Carlson enters race for Iowa secretary of agriculture
Audubon seed corn store operator Elmer G. Carlson former national corn husker champion announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination as Iowa secretary of agriculture. The Des Moines drive to remove filthy magazines from drug stores gained support from the Iowa Pharmaceutical association executive committee and State Senator J. J. Gillespie.
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Audubon
Elmer G. Carlson
Iowa
Carlson
Des Moines
The
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
J. W. Slocum
J. J. Gillespie
Swartz Found Not Guilty In Ottumwa Gun Incident
Ottumwa police court jury of five men and one woman acquitted A. R. Swartz prominent attorney and American Legion vice commander after a trial sparked by 18 sit down strikers at the Ottumwa steam laundry. Strikers said Swartz broke the door glass and pointed a gun, threatening them. Swartz testified others were armed with gas pipes.
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Ottumwa
A. R. Swartz
The
American Legion
Swartz
Des Moines Davenport chosen as 1928 Legion convention city
The Iowa American Legion executive committee announced Des Moines Davenport as the 1928 convention city by unanimous vote. The convention dates will be decided at the February 20 meeting during the annual service school and commanders and adjutants conference.
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Des Moines
Davenport
Iowa
Shank Divorce Case Tied to Prison Escape in Sioux City
Eu gene Shank seeks divorce from Fort Madison inmate after his felony conviction and escape earlier in summer. Shank was captured at his Sioux City home two weeks ago following the prison break.
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Sioux City
Eugene Shank
Fort Madison
Shank
Cornell College Little Theater Opens With As You Like It
The new Little Theater in the Cornell College hall of fine arts opened Friday night with a student cast performing As You Like It. Congratulations arrived from theatre celebrities and notable figures including Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell College Hall of Fine Arts
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Iowa Driver License Test Failure Rate Report
Ed Murray head of the motor vehicle licensing department reports that about one in five first time test takers fail the Iowa driver's license examination. In the last five months 31,331 new drivers passed while 6,192 failed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ed Murray
Motor Vehicle Licensing Department
Murray
Policemen Rescue Stranded Dog From Icy Cedar River
In Cedar Rapids two officers Patrolmen Welsh and Hines spotted a black shepherd dog floundering near an ice ledge. They stretched a plank across the shelf ice, pulled the soaked animal to shore, and warmed it at headquarters. The dog remained unclaimed by Friday night.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Welsh
Hines
Linn
Walsh
Fatal self-inflicted gunshot found near fence in Mitchell County
The body of Karl R. Callahan, 45, was found off a fence after a rifle bullet through the heart. Coroner Dr. J O Biel ruled Callahan apparently shot himself while climbing the fence during a return from a trap-line inspection trip. No inquest planned. survived by wife and three children.
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Karl R. Callahan
Mitchell County
J. O. Biel
Callahan
Mrs Parrow of Ainsworth Dead
Mrs Melissa McBride Parrow wife of J W Parrow longtime Washington county supervisor member died at her Ainsworth home after years of illness Funeral services will be Monday at 2 PM at the Ainsworth Methodist church burial in Ainsworth cemetery arranged by L A Jones funeral home She was born April 30 1868 in Frankfort Ind lived in Iown then Ainsworth and was a member of the Methodist church Eastern Star Kensington club Surviving are brother Alba McBride Columbus Junction sister Mrs Florence Stearns Ainsworth and several deceased siblings.
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Melissa McBride Parrow
J. W. Parrow
Washington County Board of Supervisors
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Edward Bellows
Ainsworth Cemetery
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Frankfort
Ind
Parrow
John S
Martha Ann McBride
Iown
Warren Parrow
Lodge
Lincoln Service Deferred a Week
Rev Vernon Carter president of the Washington ministerial association announced the Lincoln service in Washington is postponed a week. Originally set for February 13 it will now be held Sunday February 20 as a union meeting for the benefit of the A. M. E. congregation with Frey W M Berry pastor speaking.
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Vernon Carter
The
Christian Church
Washington Ministerial Association
Lincoln
Washington
Frey
W. M. Berry
Jury Trials Planned For January Term Next Week
District court resumes next week with several jury cases assigned for trial. Wolcott vs Horton or Wagner vs Marek expected to start Monday afternoon after the weekend recess as petit jurors report for the term.
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Wolcott Vs. Horton
Mild Weather Clears Washington Ice and Snow
Practically all ice and snow on walks streets and lawns disappeared last night and today under spring like temperatures and a drizzle of rain. Somewhat colder weather is forecast, however, and it is not clear what follows.
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Washington
Hitler Seizes Power in Bloodless Purge of German Regime
Berlin reports that Chancellor Hitler took supreme command of the German defense establishment after a purge that sidelined key military leaders. He relieved Blomberg and Fritsch, retired 13 lieutenant generals, promoted 38 officers, and abolished the War Ministry while forming a new supreme defense command and secret cabinet to guide foreign policy.
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Berlin
INS
Hitler
Pus ii
Werner von Blomberg
Werter Non Fritsch
Attinazi
War Ministry
Mascantine Y M C A Phalanx Chapter Formed
Ten young men organized a Washington chapter of the national Y M C A Phalanx fraternity. Merle Warner was elected Primus with L G Sutherland primus pro, John Applegate quaestor, Don Boyer tribune, Richard McCheery mentor, Leigh Soule Y advisor. Charter dinner set for next Friday. enrollment open until then. C W Tines of Keota shopped in Washington yesterday.
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Washington
National Y. M. Cc
Mascatine
Merle Warner
Primus
L. G. Sutherland
John Applegate
Don Boyer
Tribune
Richard McCheery
Leigh Soule
Donald Orr
Wayne Kendrick
Woodrow Wade
John Youslin
James Birney
Gene Trask
gardeners urged as spring nears in Washington state
The article notes residents in Washington believe the time is ripe to plant gardens. It highlights optimism for upcoming planting season and community gardening plans.
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Washington
Washington faces growing housing shortage in 1937
Washington Iowa must add about 115 new dwellings immediately to reduce a persistent shortage. Experts estimate 40 new homes yearly for ten years won t erase the gap, and 59 to 60 homes annually through 1948 are needed to reach a reasonably comfortable level. A robin sighting is noted by Mrs. Harry Drake.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Iowa
Subcommittee On Research and Statistics
Central Housing Committee
Tisticians
Car Thief Is Not a Washington Boy
Report clarifies that Robert Faulkner of Mt. Pleasant involved in a car theft is not the Washington Faulkner son of Mr and Mrs Al Faulkner. The Mt Pleasant family has no relation to the Washington Faulkners and the Washington youth with the same name was not implicated. A Mt Pleasant story names the other suspect as Van Winkle who was formerly of Washington.
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Washington
Robert Faulkner
Mt. Pleasant
al Faulkner
Marriage Licenses Issued at Court House
Thomas Joseph Cantoni and Elizabeth Jane Wilson of Washington received marriage licenses at the courthouse yesterday along with Joseph W. Fisher and Gladys M. Maxwell of Kalona.
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Court House
Thomas Joseph Cantoni
Elizabeth Jane Wi Bson
Washington
Joseph W. Fisher
Gladys M. Maxwell
Kalona
U S Allies Press Japan On Warship Size And Armament
Washington and London announce a joint ultimatum to Tokyo demanding disclosure of current and planned capital ship programs. If Japan fails to commit to limits of 35 000 tons and 16 inch guns, allied powers may build 50 000 ton battleships with 18 inch guns. A Japanese navy official rejects any compliance as incompatible with the 5 5 3 ratio. Senators urge Roosevelt to clarify foreign policy and alliance stance amid a proposed 800 million dollar naval program.
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INS
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
Tokio
London
Washington
Japanese Navy Department
Roosevelt
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Senate
Hiram Johnson
California
House
New Market for Corn Sought Through Tax-Free Gasoline
Washington February 5 A proposed congressional bill by Representative Harrington would exempt from federal taxes gasoline blended with ten percent or more grain alcohol. The move, effectively a one cent per gallon subsidy, aims to create a new corn market as alcohol blends gain traction in Sioux City and Kansas. The plan aligns with USDA policy to promote new uses for farm products. Public reception is uncertain due to federal deficits and tax concerns.
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Congress
Harrington
Sioux City
Siouxity
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
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Keeta
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House Naval Affairs Committee
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Harry Simpson
Maynard Brown
Preston Wolf
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Fred Downing
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