Ma Turner Grabs the Star Role in Print Street Picnic Tale
On Print Street Ma Turner waits for an invitation to the annual picnic. Neighbors snub her as she faces impending poverty and a move to the poorhouse. A thief, Sam Clem, is hauled away as Ma Turner gains a final moment of pride before facing the crowd and a new audience at the end.
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A Turner
Sandy Hicks
Hyde Park
Ma Turner
Print Street
Strand
Millie Turner
Mollie Kirkham
Print
Mollie
Susie Mint
Sam Clem
Fester Worth
Sam
Justice
Sandy
Council Votes Site for New Auditorium in Sioux City
Sioux City council selects city-owned Missouri riverfront land three blocks south of the main corner for a new auditorium. The site spans 17 acres. Voter turnout and the final decision are pending further steps.
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Sioux City
Bonds Finance Project With $590000 Issue Approved Years Ago
The proposal to finance the project was approved years ago through a bond sale of 590000 dollars. The bonds were sold several weeks ago according to local records.
No License Needed For Drivers In Three States Reported
A brief item notes that Wyoming South Dakota and Louisiana do not license automobile drivers, outlining a regional policy note about driver licensing practices in those states.
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Wyoming
South Dakota
Losiana
City officials and council names listed in local notice
The document lists city leaders and department heads including Mayor Lloyd Lyth, W. H. Fulton, F. Muck, Henry Bailey, Supt. Water and Light Plant, Fire Chief H. H. Reister, Assessor A. L. Griffith, Health Officer D. C. Barrett, Park Commissioners Marian Bailey, Frank Miller, J. E. Lemmon, P. L. Jordan, Chief of Police George Baker, Policeman Mark Pratt, and Councilmen at large W. B. Dupuis, Dr. F. Boller, R. F. McFarlane, A. W. Yard, Clarence Jacobs, and Harry Montgomery.
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Lloyd Lytheee
W. H. Fulton
W. B. Dupuis
Dr. F. Boller
R. F. McFarlane
A. W. Yard
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery
Wind Plays Odd Pranks in Farming Communities
A New York Sun writer recalls Indiana tornado legends from Rush County and other storms. The feature describes a late century event that carved a farmhouse, toppled a fence, jarbed fence posts, and scattered barn and silo contents in a 30 minute, wind driven fury.
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Indiana
New York Sun
Rush County
Weight of Gravel Recorded as 2700 Pounds Per Cubic Yard
A historical note states that a cubic yard of gravel weighs 2700 pounds, establishing a standard measure for construction and material calculations.
Swiss Health Insurance Entitlements for Citizens
The policy states that all Swiss citizens are entitled to illness insurance coverage. It outlines eligibility for medical services and financial protection during illness.
Tommy Dorsey Leads Fox Weeklong Las Vegas Nights
Tommy Dorsey and Famous Trombone join stars Constance Moore Phil Regan Lillian Cornell Virginia Dale Bert Wheeler to perform at the Fox starting Sunday through Tuesday in Las Vegas Nights. The program features Dorsey’s orchestra and notable guests.
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Constance Moore
Phil Regan
Lillian Cornell
Virginia Dale
Bert Wheeler
Tommy Dorsey
Fox
Las Vegas
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