Local News Notes From Dubuque and Nearby
Carl Keck returns from the State Bankers Convention in Dubuque. Fred Geisler traveled from Muscatine for the funeral of his brother in law Frank Stewart. his daughter Mike Winifred Geisler visits. Ina McFrowell leaves for a Denver vacation. Mrs Milton White visits Chicago. Phil Weldin begins Washington National Bank vacation and plans Williamsburg visit with his parents.
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Fred Geisler
Muscatine
Frank Stewart
Mike Winifred Geisler
Milton White
Chicago
Phil Weldin
Washington National Bank
Williamsburg
John Weldin
Birthday tributes and social calls ripple through Washington
Local notes recount Mrs. J. Pennell’s eighty fourth birthday visit in Sigourney, plus relatives from Davenport, Denver, Casper, and Iowa City arriving for weddings, school events, and family gatherings. Shoppers see discounts at Wards and fashion at Whillips Yorny Store as summer plans unfold.
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Will Dupuis
Ruth
Sigvourney
Pennell
Sigourney
June sale at Wards offers one dollar deal
The notice describes Ward and 5 promoting a sale in June offering one dollar worth of merchandise for 79 cents. It mentions Mrs S K Orrie returning from Ainsworth, visits by Charlee Logue and family, travel by Mrs Schneider from Seattle, and various local movements and engagements including weddings, education leaders, and visits from Spokane to Miami, Florida.
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Charlee Logue
Estherville
Lews
N. J. Berglund
Harve Wilson
E. Schneider
Seattle
Washington
Newspapers Defend Crime Coverage In Mexico City
Mexico City reports say local papers retaliated against police after publishing crime data in April and May. They claim crime rose to about 102 daily incidents in early May and cite records from the prosecuting attorney and penitentiaries detailing thousands detained or imprisoned in 1924.
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Mexico City
Refrigerator stock for every home and size available
We offer a range of refrigerators to fit any household need from compact models to larger units. Clear advantage for summer use and lasting satisfaction from a new refrigerator.
Iowa coal dealers to supply state institutions contracts
Iowa coal dealers will furnish about 82 000 tons of fuel for state institutions under the Board of Control. All but 15 000 tons have been let at a cost about 375 000 dollars, saving roughly 25 000 dollars versus last year.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Board of Control
Lowa
Defense Day idea for July Fourth urged by Omaha headquarters
Emphasize Defense Day observance on Independence Day by combining programs with Army events. Major General Duncan's Seventh Corps area at Omaha suggests street parades and military maneuvers with patriotic societies. Col. Tenney Ross noted 18 000 letters mailed to mayors 10 000 to reserve officers and 2000 to Legion posts.
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Des Moines
Lasher
G B. Duncan
Seventh Corps
Omaha
Tenney Ross
S. A
Lightning kills Ashton farmer near Sioux City
Sioux City reports farmer Cecil Eldridge was killed by lightning near Ashton. Other items note a Davenport interurban car strike injuring four and killing one, a body found shot in Linn Junction field, and political notes from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids activities.
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Sioux City
Cecil Eldridge
Ashton
S. D
Davenport
Fred van Epp
Cedar Rapids
Linn Junction
Gov Hammill to undergo last attempt to save Gaber Simons
Muscatine report states Gov Hammill will be operated on in a final effort to save Harlan Gaber Simons from danger over the murder of Orton Fergen, a resident of Atlanta Michigan, during the tourism camp grounds visit at West Liberty Indiana last year.
Judge Wade Taken Home From Hospital in Iowa City
Judge Martin J. Wade, who collapsed in court here and spent weeks in hospital, will be taken to his home in Iowa City today for rest and recuperation.
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Les Moines
Martin J. Wade
Iowa City
Wade
Entries for Iowa State Fair set records early
Des Moines reports show Iowa State Fair entries arriving earlier and in greater numbers than any prior year. Secretary A R Corey’s office released the figures yesterday. Sioux City tax reform discussion stresses surtax minimum of 15 percent. Mondell urges fixed tax structure before national tax reform. Sioux City E F Kistner elected president of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association. C H Gregoir named treasurer.
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Des Moines
A. R. Corey
Sioux City
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
E. F. Kistner
Waterloo
Iowa Funeral Director's Association
C. H. Gregoir
Dubuque
Plane crash cuts power to eight towns in Burlington area
An aircraft struck a high tension line last night causing a blackout for eight nearby towns. Neither the pilot nor the student aboard were seriously hurt. In Monticello, rescuers found Mrs. Charles Speake drowned in a storm swollen stream near her home.
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Burlington
Monticello
Charles Speake
Mount Pleasant Klan Organizer Holds Meeting Despite Conviction
Ku Klux Klan figure E B Shellhouse appealed to the supreme court after a Wayland meeting conviction. On Tuesday night he conducted another gathering there defying authorities. No disturbance occurred.
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Mount Pleasant
E. B. Shellhouse
Supreme Court
Wayland
Iowa Bonus Board Disapproves 102 Claims in Meeting
Des Moines reports the Iowa Bonus board disapproved 102 claims this week while eight initially denied were reconsidered and paid. One claim was permanently rejected and about 180 of 196658 eligible remain undisposed of. Total cancellations reach 202 since veterans became eligible.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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