Farmer Believes He Holds Long Renting Record Near Fort Dodge
A column notes Andrew Johnson, a 66 year old farmer, claims a 50 year rental tenure from the Maher family. Johnson first rented at 16, outlived his first landlord CC W. Maher, and has spent 35 years on the current farm while serving as a tenant for 59 years. Both Johnson and his father were formerly hired men for Maher.
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Dodge
Andrew Johnson
CC W. Maher
Johnson
Maher
Dean Seashore Receives Honorary Yale Degree
Dr. Carl Emil Seashore, dean of the graduate college at the State University of Iowa, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science at Yale University commencement. Ten other degrees were conferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Seashore
Yale Iowa Citty
Carl Emil Seashore
Graduate College of the State University of Iown
Yale University
Burglary Report From Waterloo Home Theft Case
Waterloo reports a burglary after Barnett Schultz and family left for Minneapolis. On return, he found $200, diamond earrings worth 500, a diamond watch worth 125 and other property missing, police noted.
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Waterloo
Barnett Schultz
Minneapolis
Pallbearers Carry John Weigert in Unusual Funeral
Pallbearers substituted for six, bearing farmer John RK Weigert to his grave. Weigert weighed over 40 pounds and measured 4 inches around the waist. Coffin had to be carried through a double window due to a too small hearse, and it was quarried.
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Manson
John RK. Weigert
Weicert
Woman Escapes Injury as Gas Range Explodes
Ames resident Mrs E M Taylor escaped injury when a gas range exploded. The blast shattered several windows and ripped two doors from their hinges as escaping gas was ignited by the primer.
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Ames
E. M. Taylor
Shelter House of Stage Line Still Standing
The old Harding stage house, a pioneer era stop two miles south of here on the Hen TY Reeman farm, remains in good repair. Built by Dave Harding nearly two centuries ago for weary travelers, it lacks the deep feather beds of its heyday though still stands as a historic rest stop near Kanesville.
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Harding
Kanesville
Hen- TY Reeman
Here
Dave Harding
man asks police to escort him home in Des Moines
A man, recounting conflicts with his wife, pleads with officers to take him home. Lieut McClelland questions him as the man explains his wife had previously thrown dishes at him. The man says he sent his hat home in a text and she replied by returning it.
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Des Moines
Lieut J. Or. McClelland
Deutenant
Grinnell delegates hear world court proposal at college
Dr. Ernest Fremont Title of Swanston Tl pastor told delegates at Grinnell College's international relations conference that a world court like the U.S. Supreme Court could help abolish war.
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Grinnell
Grinnell College
Ernest Fremont Title
Swanston
United States Supreme Court
Defendants Named in $5 Million Patent Suit
Davenport Glen Lenardo Williams inventer of Retten dorf formerly of Metroit Michigan sues here for 5 900 000 from 18 Davenport firms for altered patent infringements.
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Davenport
Glen Lenardo Williams
Rettendorf
Metroit
Mich
Here
Adults must master self discipline to curb child wrongdoing
Dr Miriam Van Waters superintendent of the state reformatory for women Framingham Massachusetts told a conference lecture in Iowa City that children will cease to go wrong when adults express belief in truth integrity and justice through their actions and arts.
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Iowa City
Miriam van Waters
State Reformatory For Women
Framingham
Mass
Chemistry
Questions Motives Behind Mitchell Charges In Senate Hearing
Convicts in Kansas Prison surrender motive behind charges against Mitchell are aired as he testifies before the senate commerce committee. Mitchell attacks the procedure against Cone and defends his Leviathan criticism while Roosevelt defends the US Lines arrangement.
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Kansas
Ewing Mitchell
Department of Commerce
Federal Shipping Board
Mitchell
Senate Commerce Committee
United States Lines
Roosevelt
Hoover
Shipping Board
International Mercantile Marine Corporation
Two Killed in Textile Strike at Monarch Mill
Two men were killed during strike violence at the Monarch textile mill. An unauthorized walkout led to a noon shutdown and clashes outside eateries as tensions flared.
Oldest Union Member Dies in Davenport
Henry Lienau, 97, retired cabinetmaker and the area’s oldest trades union member, died after a long illness in Davenport.
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Davenport
Henry Lienau
Free Butter-Nut Coffee Giveaway Through Classifieds
The Journal offers pounds of Butter-Nut coffee daily for two weeks via classified ads. Random names from the subscription list will call at the Journal Office to claim a 35 cent coffee gift, courtesy of Pax ton and Gallagher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Paxton & Gallagher
Carrier Boys
Senate Accepts Changes in Bill
The Senate approved the Clark amendment to the social security bill by a 51 to 35 vote, allowing employers to maintain their own pension plans if federally approved. The House also struck out compulsory holding company abolishment in the Wheeler-Rayburn public utilities bill, proposing instead SEC control over holdings. A public works program costing 173 million was recommended by the House appropriations committee, part of the 224.5 million deficiency bill, to fund defense projects and district buildings, to be debated in the House tomorrow.
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Washington, DC
Clark
Wheeler-Rayburn
House
Interstate Commerce
Roosevelt
Senate
Securities Commission
House Appropriations Committee
Hawaiian Islands
George Wiegman Pilots Own Plane
George Wiegman plans to keep a new three place airplane at the Columbus Junction area after returning from Des Moines. He recently moved from Des Moines to live with his father southeast of town and aims to license the aircraft before keeping it on the home farm.
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George Wiegman
Des Moines
Columbus Junction
Henry Wiegman
A. Ruebsam
Mr. Wiegman
George
Will Mackey
Murray
Nebra
Wiegmann
Heavy Four Day Rainfall Caused Crop Losses Across County
The county recorded 5.55 inches of rain in four days with creeks rising and bottomlands flooded damaging corn and pastures. Farmers note weed growth and potential issues with church bugs while noting some vegetation growth from moisture. Cooler June weather returned with a 48 degree low and travelers report widespread water in fields and creeks, including Crooked Creek and Skunk River, though crests are expected to recede if the rain stops.
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Fieureshie
Crooked Creek
Washington
H. J. Sethoonover
R. L. Keyser
Frank Snider
Three-Quarter Century Club Dinner Invitations Mailed
Invitations were mailed to 205 enrolled members for the Three-Quarter Century club dinner on June 28 at the Washington Country Club. Members over 75 may enroll by mail or in person at the Journal office, with transportation from the Journal office provided to the club. The newest member is L. B. Ward born June 2, 1860 in Sigourney Keokuk County. Schedule to be announced. program begins about 11 a.m.
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Journal Office
L. B. Ward
South Eighth Avenue
Sigourney
Iowa
Keokuk County
Washington Country Club
Journal
Court session moved to July 4 in Washington
Clerk R R Noonan announces Judge Hamilton changed the district court session from Tuesday July 2 to Saturday July 4 in Washington. The decision affects all parties and local filing schedules.
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R. R. Noonan
D. W. Hamilton
Washington
Mud and High Water Slow County Dirt Road Traffic
Mud and high creek water hinder travel on county dirt roads, forcing detours and delays for rural motorists. Officials warn of ongoing washes and urge drivers to seek alternate routes and proceed with caution.
Legislature Adjourns Sparks Celebration in Hollywood
The writer notes California lawmakers adjournment brings spontaneous celebrations akin to Armistice Day and predicts broader relief once Washington follows. He mentions being asked to give a commencement address but admits his pupils know more about politics than he does.
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Hollywood
Cal
Washington
Financial Problems Aided Church Seeks School Aid
The Lutheran church Missouri Synod opened its triennial convention in Cleveland amid fears that financial difficulties could force the closure of several colleges. Delegates from 4,500 congregations in the U S Canada and South America meet to discuss measures to prevent school closures. The opening service marked the start of the gathering.
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Cleveland
Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
United States
Canada
South America
Shoe stores report rubber boots main demand yesterday
Vendors noted rubber boots topped sales yesterday as the main demand, reflecting weather or work-season needs. Retailers observed strong interest in durable footwear with height and waterproofing features.
Iowa streams recede after flood. Des Moines River drops
Des Moines reports flood waters retreat as the Des Moines River falls back within banks. Charles City logged the heaviest rain at 1.70 inches while statewide showers continued. Temperatures ranged from 45 to 73 with a corn crop one to two weeks late and farmers battling weeds after the rains. Mrs Huston and daughter from near Wyman shopped in town.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles Dr. Reed
Tracy
Charles City
Clarinda
Estherville
Forest City
Reed
Concessions All Refused By Officials
347 convicts in a Lansing Kansas coal mine mutiny surrendered after barricading hours. They destroyed timbering and set fires, causing substantial damage but no injuries. Officials reversed ventilation to extract smoke and later moved prisoners to the surface under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State Penitentiary
Lansing
Kan
David Parker
Heil Packing Attacks Federal Hog Processing Tax in Suit
Heil Packing Co files in U S district court challenging the constitutionality of the federal hog processing tax as part of AAA. The company argues the levy creates artificial scarcity of hogs and seeks judicial relief.
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ST. Louis
United States District Court
Heil Packing Company
AAA
Gun Kills Boy as Brothers Play with Father’s Gun
A two year old boy and observer recall a fatal accident at the Talbert Randolph home five miles southeast of Riverton. The gun, left accessible by parents, fired while the boys played, killing Charles Randolph who could not explain the shot.
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Sidney
Charles Randolph
Talbert Randolph
Riverton
Charles
Shot Ends Life of Bridegroom in Buchenas County
A 59 year old Dan J Thompson farmer, living in Buchenas County, died from a self inflicted gunshot wound shortly after marrying his second wife. The tragedy occurred within hours of the wedding.
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Dan J. Thompson
Buchenas County
Modernizing Crane Slaughter House and Local Happenings
The Crane slaughter house installs a new refrigeration system as part of facility upgrades. Harrison Dodder cites wallpapering methods at the Al Baldrige home. Century of Progress feature highlights height reduction. Hal Reister works in the picking department with a harsh method affecting White Leghorns. Dick McCleery and Al Brown beat rivals at the Y in a ping pong friendly following a Y's Men's meeting. I Rothschild discards crutches.
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Crane Slaughter
Harrison Dodder
al Baldrige House
Hal Reister
Hal
Dick McCleery
al Brown
I. Rothschild
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James L. O'Neill
New York
NRA
Supreme Court
Lacey M. Simpson
Lacy Simpson
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Kansas State Prison
Lutheran Church
Mrs. M. ©. Huston
Helen
Wyman
Wheat
Midwest
G. G. Graham
Wichita
Kas
Ercome
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