Iowa asks for extra funds to combat chinch bugs
Secretary Hay Murray of Iowa seeks an additional 100000 dollars from Washington for creosote oil to fight chinch bugs in Iowa. Fourteen carloads have been allotted to Washington county, the largest oil allotment to any county, as crews distribute fuel to protect corn fields.
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Washington County
W. J. Roudabush
Farm Bureau
H. Aaberg
Iowa
Sill More
Washington
Brighton
Kalona
Roudabush
Old Age Pension Funds Increase Reported in County
County Treasurer Marion reports total old age pension payments rose to 2647 dollars for the week. He notes receipts from Crawfordsville and trips by deputy treasurer Burl Pringte to Ainsworth and a schedule of stops in Brighton Riverside West Chester Kalona Wellman Rubio with a one dollar per person tax due by July first.
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Marion
George
Crawfordsville
Brighton
Riverside
West Chester
Kalona
Wellman
Rubio
Wilma Walker Sings for Dudley Buck Audition
Miss Wilma Walker receives an audition with Dudley Buck of Chicago and leaves June 23 for the opportunity. Buck is famed for the Festival Te Deum, a leading sacred work. Walker is a Iowa University music graduate and former student of Carolyn Hamilton.
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Wilma Walker
Dudley Buck
Chicago
Puck
Walker
Sopranag
University of Iowa
Carolyn Hamilton
Wind Storm Ravages Western Iowa Counties
Des Moines report details a severe wind storm that began in western Iowa and swept eastward causing damage in Cass Shelby Dubuque Ringgold and Allamakee counties. Light showers cooled the area overnight with high temps around 100 degrees in Lamont and later easing to under 90 statewide.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mississippi River
Cass
Shelby
Dubuque
Ringgold
Allamakee
Lamont
Farmers Lure Oil to Repel Pests in Corn Fields
Small grain fields become battlegrounds as farmers deploy oil barriers to stop pests. Reports say the chemical kills bugs in the corn fields and keeps them out, though constant vigilance is needed as wind blows barriers and debris across gaps. Farmers show faith by accepting government Farm Bureau distributions.
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Farm Bureau
Myron E Tinnes Taken By Death
Myron E Tinnes age 26 died last night in a Davenport chiropractic sanitarium after a long illness. He was born July 2, 1907 near Talleyrand and lived most of his life in Dutch Creek township. Surviving: his widow Evelyn Frederick and infant daughter Jeanette. parents Nick and Emma Tinnes. grandmother Mrs. Margaret Tinnes. brothers and sisters Luella, Kleen, Leroy, Nona, Cloyce. Burial in Keota cemetery after funeral Saturday at Valley St Pauls Evangelical church.
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Myron
Tinnes
Davenport
Davenport Institution
Sherman
Valley St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Carl W. Klein
Keota
Keokuk County
Clear Creek
Jeanette
Dutch Creek Township
Margaret Tinnes
Thei
Luella Tinnes
Silver Act Provisions Begin As Government Buys Silver
Washington June 21 The United States government is carrying out the Silver Purchase Act and aims for 25 percent silver in the monetary reserve. Substantial purchases have been made in New York and London for the government's account. Morgenthau confirms a large stabilizing fund bought silver in both cities, with unofficial estimates around 65 million ounces, using gold that reportedly vanished from the stocks.
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Washington, D.C
U.P
United States
Henry Morgenthau
Treasury Department
New York
London
Morgenthau
Stabilization Fund
England
Correll to Speak at Tabernacle Tonight
Rev. WJ Stevens announces Sidney Correll will speak at the Tabernacle on South Marion Avenue this evening. The service begins at 7 50. Correll, a Kenosha Wisconsin businessman, is manager for Aimee Semple McPherson.
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WJ Stevens
The
Foursquare Gospel Church
Sidney Correl
Tabernacle
South Marion Avenue
Mr. Correll
Kenosha, Wis
Aimee Semple McPhersou
Irvin Cobb Comedy on Set Reflects Postwar News
In Hollywood Irvin Cobb entertains as usual while joking about France and England pressing the United States to use influence to make Germany pay. The talk turns to Congress adjourning and Armistice Day memories as ticker tape in New York runs a foot long.
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Hollywood
Cal
Irvin Cobb
Irvin
Will
England
France
Germany
Congress
New York
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Newell in Columbus Junction
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Mary P D Newell pioneer resident at Pleasant Grove Bethel church with Rev F E Heltibridle and Rev Jesse Huddle officiating. Burial followed in Indian Creek cemetery. Attendants included Fay and Harlan Foster and others.
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Columbus Junction
Mary PD. Newell
Pleasant Grove Bethel Church
FE. BK. Heltibridle
Grundy Center
Jesse Huddle
Wapello
Fay
Harlan Foster
Clair Clark
Laurence Kathe
Clyd Torode
Ruby Lieberknecht
FE. C
Jesse
Hugh
Thomas
Robert Newell
Rudolph Schlichting
Indian Creek
Clara Feldman
Wallace
Robert
Dickie Direks
Joyce
Ruth Powers
Phyllis Lukenbach
Ann
Kay Ellason
Jean Beth
Shirley Kerr
Marjorie
Betty Johnston
Frederick Feldman
Adam McNarton
Lois Lee Lambert
Frances Orris
Jeanette
Betty
Marguerite Moran
C. E. Simpson
Cedar Rapids
H. F. Northey
Four More Expense Accounts Filed in Washington County Primary
Nine candidates filed their primary expense accounts in Washington County with the county auditor within the 30 day deadline. Four additional reports include A. K. Sands who had no expenses, Fredd Shoemaker reporting 7.95 for notices, Harriet Coulter spending 12.20 for transportation and notices, and H M Putnam noting 55.27 for extensive newspaper advertising.
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Washington County
A. K E. Sands
Fredd Shoemaker
Harriet Coulter
Recorder
H M Putnam
Summer Begins As 1994 Heads Toward Longest Day
Iowa City reports that summer starts at 8 48 p m Iowa time marking the solstice. Prof Charles C C Wylie from the University of Iowa notes the season changes with the sun at its zenith near New Guinea, the longest day of the year by only seconds.
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Iowa City
Guinea
Charles CC. Wylie
University of Iowa
State Checkers at Court House Offices
Three state checkers are at the court house this week to inspect the books and records in various offices. They are W. M Shaw I. G. Williams and ff G. Kichelberger. They are expected to stay for several weeks engaging in the annual account check.
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Court House
W. M Shaw
I. G. Williams
G. Kichelberger
No Sales Tax for Casual Sales in Iowa
Des Moines board of assessment and review issues ruling on casual sales exempt from retail sales tax. Casual sellers are exempt, but farmers selling tangible personal property regularly to consumers must pay the tax. Each case must stand on its own facts.
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Board of Assessment and Review
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Restrictions Lifted on Harvesting Seed Crops Under Corn Hog Rules
A Farm Bureau bulletin reports a revised interpretation of the corn hog program removing restrictions on harvesting contracted acres of timothy, clover, alfalfa and similar pasture crops. Grass seeds are not to be treated as grain under the new ruling.
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Farm Bureau
Rule of reason cited in good faith adherence discussion
A legal brief cites good faith as a prerequisite and states that the rule of reason will be applied to evaluate conduct. The statement frames intent and standards for judging economic behavior under antitrust scrutiny.
Air corps plans mass Washington to Nome flight
The air corps, facing criticism over air mail services, plans a mass flight from Washington to Nome Alaska to prove flying ability and test 12 Martin bombers. About 40 pilots and crew are expected to participate to promote goodwill with Canada and demonstrate pilot skill.
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Washington, D. C
United States Air Corps
Washington
Nome
Alaska
Air Corps
United States
Canada
Dillinger Reward Offered as Public Enemies List Looms
A $25,000 reward for John Dillinger was expected to be posted soon amid news that a new list of public enemies was being prepared.
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Dillinger
Washington, D. C
U.P
John Dillinger
Lst
Treasury chief urges employees to quit party offices
Secretary Morgenthau declared that treasury staff cannot hold political party positions. He ordered all employees under his jurisdiction to relinquish any political party offices immediately.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
United States
Henry Morgenthau
Department
Man Killed by Mob in Newton After Confrontation Claim
In Newton Texas on June 21 John Griggs a Black man was taken by two deputy sheriffs and fatally harmed by a mob. His body was later found hanging from a tree in front of the box factory where he worked.
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Newton
Texas
John Griggs
Three Men Rob Ohio Bank Near Toledo
Three bandits in overalls robbed the West Unity bank this morning near Toledo, taking $1.00 as they forced four employees and one customer to the floor.
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Toledo
Ohio
West Unity Bank
Here
Rescue 975 on Wrecked Vessel Off Norway Sinks
The German ship Tavager struck a submerged rock near Tavager Norway with 975 holiday makers and 280 crew aboard. It turned over and sank early today with five women confirmed dead and about 12 injured. Many suffered exposure. likely only a few more casualties remain after a full check. The 14,000 ton North German Lloyd liner Maer may be total loss.
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Tavager
Norway
Dresden
Here
Lloyd Maer
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