Iowas Republicans Endorse Hoover and Farm Relief
Iowa Republicans at Des Moines praise Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis endorsing the national platform with farm relief. A minority group tried to restore McNary-Haugen but failed 41 to 1285. Hoover urged a farm plan to restore agriculture as a major industry.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Coolidge
Congress
Frank J. Lund
Webster City
Frank O. Lowden
Hoover
Wilde
Hammill
Omaha
Pummill
Alfred E. Smith
Tammany
McNary-Haugen
Brookhart
Smith W. Brookhart
W. S. Harding
L. J. Dickinson
Boy Is Badly Cut in Harvest Field
Daryl Bell the son of Mr and Mrs Clark Bell of southwest of town was injured Tuesday while working on the Walter S Brown farm north of Washington. He was adjusting a binder that was stopped when the machine started and cut his right leg severing tendons and the small bone. Doctors expect the injury to heal with full use of the leg, though he will be out for several weeks.
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Daryl Bell
Clark Bell
Town
Walter S. Brown
Washington
Hoover Plans Farm Relief Plan En Route West
On the Hoover special train en route to Ogden Utah the Republican nominee outlines a farm relief plan for his August 1 acceptance speech at Palo Alto California. It blends cooperative marketing with railroad and Great Lakes outlet projects and reflects Coolidge administration policy while rejecting the McNary Haugen equalization fee.
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Ogden
Utah
Herbert Hoover
Palo Alto
California
United Press
Great Lakes
Coolidge
Dawes
Zimmerman
Wisconsin
Emerson
Wyoming
McMullen
Nebraska
Hammill
Iowa
Pacific Coast
Washington
Hoover
Dr M B Dicken Appointed City Milk Inspector
Mayor John W Applegate appoints Dr M B Dicken local veterinarian as city milk inspector under a 1925 ordinance amended 1927 The ordinance allows inspection of dairy premises equipment and records to ensure safe milk and milk products in Washington Iowa It requires mayoral approval of compensation and directs public notice at city hall
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John W. Applegate
M. BE. Dicken
Washington
Iowa
City of
Hoover farm relief plans endorsed by farm bureau
Chicago July 19 The American farm bureau federation will endorse at least part of Herbert Hoover s new farm relief plan. M S Winder executive secretary called Hoover s railroad reorganization and development of the great lakes outlet to the sea highly desirable while noting that intelligent opinion on his cooperative marketing plan requires full details.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Herbert Hoover
United Press
Mr. Hoover
Great Lakes
Sea
M. S. Winder
Federation
Boy Drowns After Falling Into Pool in Toledo
In Toledo Ohio July 1 funeral services were to be held for Forest Stanton age 13 at Marion Indiana following an incident where the youth ran away from home and fell into a pool.
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Toledo
Marion
Forest Stanton
Organize to Beat Al Smith in the Solid South
In Asheville North Carolina on July 19 a regional conference of anti-Smith democrats adopted plans to break the solid south for Herbert Hoover. The meeting created an executive board led by Bishop James Cannon and Dr A J Barton with two delegates from each listed southern state.
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Asheville
N. Y
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Missouri
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Texas
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Tragic Drowning Near Montour In Deep Pool Incident
A boy walking hand over hand under a railroad bridge near Montour fell into a deep pool and drowned. He could not swim and was unable to reach safety despite efforts.
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Montour
Plans for Annual Fall Festival Prepared
At a Better Washington club meeting in city hall Vening plans were laid for the fall festival with Lloyd Lytle named general chairman. Dates to be set by a three member committee, last week of September discussed but not fixed. The program will feature a parade with many floats from local firms and a music committee to work with the Washington concert band. A note of thanks from Leon Beatty post for Fourth of July cooperation was read. Officials hope for a new bridge this season and temporary paving between Washington town and Crooked Creek on primary road No 2.
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Leon Heatty
State Legion
Washington
City Hall
Vening
Lloyd Lytle
J. W. Enslin
Enslin
Carl Hedges
Frank McFarlane
Jack Westnhal
Leon Beatty
American Legion
H. W. Russel
Rock Island Railway
Sam T. Donahey
State Highway Commission
Donahey
Crooked Creek
Keokuk County
Republic
Obregon
Jose’ de Leon Toral
Callen
Calles
Cajerne
Sonora
National Palace
Avenida Madero
Emilio Carranza
United States
Bridge plans for Crooked Creek area announced
Unofficial reports state a new bridge over Crooked Creek west of town could be completed before cold weather. State Highway Commission engineer W P Rawn has no official word yet. announcements may come soon, with bids advertised within weeks and possible Ames notice before August. If true, a graded and paved approach may replace temporary surfaces this season.
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Crooked Creek
W. P. Rawn
State Highway Commission
Ames
Washington
State Board
Seven Italia Survivors Disembark at Kings Bay
Seven survivors of the Italia disaster arrived at Kings Bay Spitzbergen aboard the Krassin after nearly two months since May 25. Captain Adalberto Mariano remained gravely ill with a frozen leg amputated during the night. The group, rescued by the Crassa ship Citta di Milano, plans to depart for home as Umberto Nobile, the Italia's commander, prepares to leave for Rome amid criticism.
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Italia
Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
Krassin
North Pole
Adalberto Mariano
Citta di Milano
Umberto Nobile
Rome
Washington Country Club road to clubhouse to be resurfaced
President Fred Neiswanger announced plans to improve the surface road from the highway to the Washington country clubhouse. A barge delivery provided crushed rock for surfacing and dragging, with weather conditions guiding start and any additional material later.
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Fred Neiswanger
The
Washington Country Club
Neiswanger
Belgians Prince Alfred Loewenstein Found Off Calais
Police believe a body found near Calais is Alfred Loewenstein the Belgian prince of finance who vanished after an airplane loss over the English Channel. The almost nude corpse bore a gold wristwatch bearing the initials A. L. and was towed to Calais where the family was notified.
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Paris
Alfred Loewenstein
Boy Loses Arm In Binder Accident
Lloyd Rhodes a 15 year old farm son near Cromwell Iowa lost his right arm and two fingers on his left hand when he fell before a binder on a hard Blazek farm. He bled heavily and was shocked but expected to recover.
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Creston
Lloyd Rhodes
William Rhodes
Cromwell
Chautauqua Afternoon and Evening Programs Schedule
The Washington Chautauqua presents a multi day lineup from August 14 to August 23 featuring a range of acts. Laurant the magician Fiechtel Yodelers Anne Campbell recital National Opera and Dramatic Company lecture This Way Up The Mascot Faubel Entertainers Captain Norman Allen Imrie and more, with sermons by Dr. H B McCreary and various concerts lectures and plays.
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Washington Chautauqua
Axpzust
Laurant
the Magician
Fiechtel
Anne Campbell
National Opera and Dramatic Company
Georgze Henry Bradford
Hvaning
J. W. Zellner
Faubel
Norman Allen Imrie
H. B. McCreary
St. Louis
Charles Plattenberg
Redpath Play Company
Tommy
Herrick
George D. Alden
Harp Ensemble Company
John KE. Bockewitz
Merton Dramatic Company
Pim
Shrew
Postage Rate Changes Announced by Postmaster
Postmaster Harry McCall announces changes in postal rates now in effect. Advertising matter mailed costs drop from 1.5 cents to 1 cent per copy under two ounces, with required permit signature and return address placement. Picture post cards and private mailing cards drop to 1 cent. special delivery parcel rates set at 16 to 35 cents by weight. registered article indemnity limit rises from 100 to 1000 dollars.
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Harry McCall
Washington
Band Concert This Evening In Central Park
The regular midweek band concert is announced for eight oclock in Central Park. Thursday evening concerts this month draw a large local crowd and are popular with the community down town.
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Central Park
Hard Rain and Wind Near West Chester
Heavy rainfall and strong winds near West Chester blasted crops including corn and uncut oats, hindering harvests. Washington saw additional showers bringing total monthly precipitation above half an inch. Mr and Mrs B H White of Fairfield returned home after visiting J C Purvis. Mrs White and their daughter had stayed in Fairfield while Mr White was in Montreal.
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Washington
West Chester
8. H. White
Fairfield
Delbert Badham Starts Work at Art's Café This Week
Delbert Badham began working this week at Art's cafe, joining staff as the newest employee. The move marks a local job shift in the community, with Badham taking a role in daily café operations.
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Delbert Badham
Art’s Cafe
Obregon Assassination Sparks Arrests and Uncertain Line of Succession
In Mexico City authorities report additional arrests linked to the Obregon assassination. Officials say the killer, Jose de Leon Toral, acted from religious zeal, with trials and executions likely imminent. Calls rise to extend Calles’ presidency to stabilize the transition and avoid conflict.
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Obregon
Calles
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