Trading in Chicago Board of Trade futures halted past September
The Board of Governors suspends trading in future grain deliveries beyond September contracts pending Illinois legislature action. The market reports committee is instructed to make no delivery provisions past September 30 1927 until further notice. This prevents December futures resumption while the proposed bills loom.
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Springfield
William D Fishburn of Crawford Dies at 78
William David Fishburn 78, longtime Crawfordsville area resident, died at 5 15 am at his son Stanley Fishburn’s home three miles west of Crawfordsville after a year and a half of heart problems. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday at the Stanley Fishburn home conducted by Rev W C Porter. Burial in Crawfordsville cemetery. Born March 10, 1849 in Delaware County to Ezra and Martha Anderson Fishburn, he married Cynthia Bailey in 1880. she died in 1919. Surviving: Mrs May Roth of Washington Clyde Fishburn of Wellman and Stanley Fishburn. four grandchildren Alice Irene Louise Evan David.
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William David Fishburn
Warland
Crawfordsville
Stanley Fishburn
W. C. Porter
Crawfordsville United
May F. Roth
Washington
Clyde Fishburn
Wellman
Stanley
Alice
Irene
Louise
Evan David Fishburn
Iowa Leads Nation in Farm Radio Set Installations
Iowa tops the nation with 99,990 farm radio sets, followed by Illinois 65,838 Indiana Missouri and Nebraska. nationwide farm radios total about 1,252,126 with a 126 percent gain since July 1925.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Nebraska
Lowden Campaign Organized by Iowa Conservatives and Progressives
In Des Moines on May 7 a permanent body formed to back Frank Lowden's presidential bid. F L Lund of Webster City elected chairman amid liberal vs conservative factions. committee to organize across Iowa and pick a delegation for the Republican national convention. A Gustafson named campaign secretary.
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William O. Payne
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United States
Smith W. Brockhart
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Lowden
A. ©. Gustafson
House of Representatives
Quiet Clean-Up Week Aims to Spruce Washington Community
Washington residents respond to Mayor John W. Applegate’s call for a special clean-up week. The observance runs from Wednesday through Tuesday with daily focuses from fire prevention day to church cooperation and painting homes. Debris from winter is being cleared as garbage collectors start summer runs.
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Washington
John W. Applegate
Early Peace Near in Nicaragua as U S Forces Standby
Washington officials report Henry L. Stimson’s firm stance may force Nicaragua liberal revolutionists to disarm and allow U S marines to police the country until American supervised elections in 1928. A truce until Saturday and a drawn line between armies set the scene for potential de facto settlement with Diaz and his opponent.
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Henry L. Stimson
Coolidge
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Stimson
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Sacasa
Moncada
Department
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School Safety Week Promoted By Railways
Railway safety campaign designates next week as School Safety Week to educate children about crossing dangers. Agent H W Russell and Supt J Hl Peet coordinate an essay contest plan and urge cooperation from schools and the public.
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Rock Island
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J. Hl. Peet
Second Attempt to Test Brookhart Lovrien Law at Keokuk
Keokuk Iowa May 7 a second challenge to the Brookhart Lovrien law creating a state sinking fund to pay public deposit claims was filed for injunction to stop the State Central Savings Bank from paying the city's interest on public funds. The suit by John W. Rovane and the city names State Treasurer Ray Johnson Lee county treasurer H A Skyles and the bank and seeks to block fund payments. A Davenport district court hearing followed a similar argument yesterday as challengers contend the law is unconstitutional for diverting interest on public funds.
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John W. Rovane
Ray Johnson
H. A. Skyles
Lee County
Davenport
Audubon County Seeks Bond for Road Paving
Audubon county aims to secure state highway commission approval for a bond issue of about 1.9 million to pave primary road No 7 and federal highway 71. Local boosters argue bonds offer relief as graveling may not occur under the commission due to depleted funds and the three year program.
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Probing Letters Urge Iowa Medical College Investigation
Medical college students at the University of Iowa ask the state board of education to start a thorough inquiry. They cite resignations of Dr. J Rowan and Dr. F Rohner and criticize college leadership. Johnson County Medical Association joins in demanding an investigation and presents a resolution to the board.
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Start Graveling Johnson Co Road Near Iowa City
Reports from travelers show Johnson county began graveling road No 1 from the Washington county line toward Iowa City. The contract was awarded weeks ago and the graveling should finish within a month or two, improving travel in all weathers.
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Johnson County
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Itowa City
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City finances strained as funds diverted to deficits
Deprives the city of money it counted on to meet expenditures and causes increased taxes to cover deficits.
Government Moves Today To Rehabilitation Of Flood Areas
Treasury officials and bank directors from New Orleans, St. Louis, Omaha and Wichita discuss creating finance corporations to rehabilitate farmers in Mississippi river flood zones. Agencies plan Arkansas style corporations and loan funds to farmers as relief accelerates.
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Washington county flood relief drive surpasses goal
County Chairman J Reade McCrory sent 400 to Red Cross in St Louis bringing total county gifts to 1050 Kalona gave 200 Wellman 623 Ladies Alds elody of Haskins 52 40 West Chester C C class 5 Legion Auxiliary 10 Women s Foreign Missionary Society 2060 P E O Society 2060 expected more from other sections Washington residents urged to donate through banks or to McCrory to aid flood victims
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Junior High to Stage Evening Exhibit and PTA Meeting
A big evening is planned at the Junior High next Monday beginning at 7 40 PM. A combined Parent Teacher Association meeting and an exhibit of school handiwork will be open to the public.
Riverside fundraiser planned for flood relief in the south
Riverside residents raise a relief fund led by H. K B. Doud and Miss Alma G. Ott with donations accepted at the First State Bank. A home talent play is planned for mid May with all receipts to flood relief via the county Red Cross chapter.
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Delhi
Lake Providence
Mer Rouge
Riverside
H. K B. Doud
Alma G. Ott
Miss Ott
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First State Bank
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Riverside Leader
Washington contestants delayed in state music contest
Early reports could not confirm if Washington High School entrants remained in the running for the state music contest. Preliminary results were not announced. finals in solo and boys small group were due this afternoon after morning eliminations. Crawfordsville’s fish school orchestra earned second in Clase C, with 17 members. Other class results listed include glee clubs and school acts.
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Thora Warner
Washington High School
Clifford Brady
Clifford Baker
Dave Springman
Harvey Burham
Crawfordsville
Fish School
Burt
Traer
Coggan
Ruth T Hurtquise
LeMars
Williamsburg
Real Oak
Storm Lake
Recital Pleases Large Audience at Washington Methodist
Washington residents packed the Methodist church for a recital by soprano Miss Jeanette Rothschild and pianist Miss Carolyn McCleery. The program, part of National Music Week, showcased Rothschilds graceful voice and McCleerys flawless technique with Sara Welner of Iowa City providing the accompaniment.
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Methodist Church
Jeanette Rothschild
Carolyn. McCleery
Miss Rothschild
Carolyn McCleery
School Event Calendar Notes in Auditorium
In the manual training shop Robert Badger serves as instructor for the program. The entire program including the band concert play and exhibit will be in the school auditorium starting at 7 50. Mrs Charles Thomas will preside.
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