Grain market doctors meet after steep declines in Chicago
Executives at leading grain exchanges convene in Chicago to diagnose market ills after a price plunge linked to the Farm Board's plan to end purchases at the market. In Washington the Senate Agriculture Committee delays Nye's resolution calling for an investigation, seeking input from Secretary Hyde and Farm Board Chairman Legge.
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Chicago
Mar
Chicago Board of Trade
Federal Farm Board
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Nye
Hyde
Legge
Farm Board
Heartbroken dog fosters three piglets in cashmere wadth tale
Lassia the dog, grieving for her pups, crawled into a box with three piglets being bottle raised. She became their foster mother, offering care and companionship in a touching animal bond scenario.
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Lassia
Barker Addresses Men and Boys on Fatherhood
Dr. Charles Barker delivered the final address to a large audience of men and boys at the high school auditorium. He spoke on A Father's Responsibility to his Son, urging readiness for a successful life in youth and stressing duties men owe to their sons.
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Charles Barker
Rotary Club
Pickle with a history displayed in New Lexington
In New Lexington Ohio Marion Fletcher shows a cucumber pickle seven inches long preserved since 1877. The artifact was initially placed in alcohol 56 years ago by Mrs Martha Newton and remains a notable relic of local heritage.
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New Lexington
Marion Fletcher
Martha Newton
Robber Escapes With Money After Sermon at Memphis Pastor Home
In Memphis Tennessee a pastor preaching on Giving the Devil His Due heard a noise and found his home robbed. The intruder took cash and valuable heirlooms before fleeing unseen. No injuries reported. Police seek suspects.
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Memphis
Tenn
Oscillograph fingerprints static to identify interference
Iowa State engineers J. K. McNeely and P. J. Konkle have perfected an oscilloscope style instrument that records sounds of electrical disturbances. The device matches static patterns to known noises to locate fault sources such as improvised or malicious devices, aiming for municipal use to diagnose radio interference.
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MES
J. K. McNeely
P. J. Konkle
Iowa State College
McNeely
United Press
Knokle
Statis
Dorans Bay Restaurant Purchases Mumston's Cafe
Doran and son Charles Dor an have bought the North Iowa avenue cafe formerly Mumston's and plan to reopen this week if possible. They will redecorate and remodel the interior to create a pleasant new dining spot.
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S. A. Doran
Charles Doran
Iowa Avenue
Mumston
Indulgent Father Targeted by Telegram Fraud
Dr C A Boice wired $190 after a forged telegram from Myrtle Anderson claimed a fire. The scam used a stolen mailbox letter to pose as a son in law at Sheridan Plaza hotel. Western Union and Chicago investigators pursue the impersonator while Mrs Boice warns others to beware.
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C. A. Boice
Chicago
Sheridan Plaza
Anderson
Western Union
Wheels of Justice
Boice
Delay Seen in Enactment of Tariff Bill
Washington March 4 Senate finance committee stands by eliminating the 59 cent a ton coal retaliatory duty. Coal state senators prepare to push to the floor extending the 11 hour sessions and possibly missing the March 10 target. Smoot foresees no earlier enactment as tariff debate, prohibition, wheat problem, and unemployment topics fill congressional committees and the senate floor.
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Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Watson
Smoot
Finance Committee
Airport meeting in Washington to discuss training school
Washington residents are urged to attend a city hall meeting Thursday evening at eight to discuss the municipal airport. Proposals include a pilot training school to help cover rental and sustain the airport, and the potential plowing of a premier field this spring if action is not taken.
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Washington
Coolidge Dedicates Dam Named After Him at Globe
Crowds greet former president Calvin Coolidge as he dedicates a new 4.5 million dollar concrete dam on the Gila river near Globe Arizona. A 220 foot high structure hosts a luncheon atop the dam overlooking 50 000 irrigated acres. The ceremony includes a peace pipe with Pima and Apache leaders.
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Coolidge
Globe, Ariz
Southwest
Calvin Coolidge
California
Gila River
Northampton
Stewart Named Health Unit Head in County
At a Washington county health board meeting Dr C W Stewart was elected county health officer for the year beginning April 1, as the county enters the health unit plan with Rockefeller Foundation aid. He will tour Tennessee counties operating the plan to study methods and return to guide local work. The foundation emphasizes prevention and early treatment, aiming to improve health nationwide and assist expectant mothers and children. An ounce of prevention is...
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Washington County Health Board
C. W. Stewart
Rockefeller Foundal
Stewart
Nashville
Tenneseee
Tennesee
Rockefeller Foundation
South
Wll
Hoover Ends First Year as President
Washington March 4 U P Millions marked Hoover’s first inauguration anniversary as a routine workday for the president. He rose, exercised, and followed a full schedule from 9 a m to 6 p m with meetings and a White House dinner, underscoring a normal routine rather than celebration.
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Hoover
Washington
U.P
White House
Mr. Hoover
Cabinet
Two German youths pull furniture van using teeth
Two German youths wagered they could haul a furniture van from Walsim to Mannheim by walking backwards and using their teeth only. The stunt highlights endurance and risk as they attempt the unusual feat.
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Walsim
Mannheim
Burlington Versus Washington Clash Sets State Bid
Washington and Burlington junior college teams collide at Muscatine Wednesday for the runner-up spot to accompany Albia to the Maquoketa state tourney. A telegram from Mason City confirms only winners and runners-up advance, making the winner a key Southeast Iowa representative. Washington previously beat Burlington 43 33 at the district meet, and a hearty crowd is anticipated. Referenced officials Fim men and Harrison will referee.
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Washington
Burlington
Muscatine
Albia
Maquoketa
Iowa
James Ray
Mason City
Wiaashington
Fimmen and Harrison
Health unit study by Dr Stewart visits established county area
Dr Stewart undertakes a field study in a long-standing county health unit to observe operating methods in a locality where the plan is already an established institution. The move aims to glean proven practices and assess long-term effectiveness within familiar structures.
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Stewart
Floods Devastate Southwest France Drowning Dozens
Torrential rain and melting snow flood the Tarn valley and much of the French Midi. Twenty people in Castries and three in Saint Antonin are reported drowned, with many more presumed dead as towns like Lavaur are swept by rising waters. Authorities allocate funds to five affected departments.
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Paris
France
Castries
Saint Antonin
Lavaur
Saint Antonio
Languedoc
Andre Tardieu
Washington Demons Face Ottumwa in Sectional Opener
Washington high school clashes with Ottumwa in the sectional tournament opener at Fairfield Thursday night. The Demons, coached by Jim Shultz, aim to prove they are the better team after a 2-1 Little Six season series with Ottumwa. If they win, they would meet Farmington and then Fairfield in the finals, with games starting at eight, seven, and nine respectively.
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Jim Shultz
Washington High School
Fairfeld
Washington
Ottumwa
Shultz
Farmington
Fairfield
Keosauqua
Eldon
Brighton
Mrs Greenfield Injured in Auto Fender Strike
Mrs Greenfield suffers bruises and lacerations after being struck by a car fender yesterday. Her injuries are not described as serious.
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E. E. Greenfield
Mrs Hay Resigns Hospital Post to Run for County Recorder
Mrs. G. W. Hay formerly secretary and head of office work at Washington county hospital resigned March 1 to devote time to her campaign for nomination as county recorder, which she announced weeks earlier.
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Hay
G. W. Hay
Washington County Hospital
Miner's Home Fire Kills Three Children in Seymour
In Seymour Iowa three Evans children Marie 14 Helen 12 and Glen 10 perished when a blaze at their home trapped them upstairs. Their father Lewis Evans escaped, reentered to rescue others but was badly burned. Mrs Evans escaped with minor injuries after the stove perhaps overheated. Firefighters later found the children’s bodies burned beyond recognition.
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Seymour
U.P
Lewis Evans
Marie
Helen
Glen
Evans
Artisen
South Dakota
S. D
Billy Bechard
F. A. Bechard
Mardi Gras Opens in New Orleans Today
March 4 in New Orleans marked the start of Mardi Gras as thousands of masked revelers filled the streets while businesses suspended operations in the historic celebration of the season.
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New Orleans
Old City
Three candidates seek school board seats in Washington election
Washington annual school election leads Monday afternoon with three incumbents running for three board seats. A. E. Atchison seeks a three year term, Dr. P. L. Etter for a full term, and George Breitenbach for one year. Lee Holland runs for district treasurer. Polls open noon to seven in the city hall community room.
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Washington
A. E. Atchison
P. L. Etter
P. G. Ahrens
George Breitenbach
E. E. Stutsman
Dr. Stutsman
Lee Holland
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