Delays Hit Paris Flight as Atlantic Weather Stalls Aviators
Storms and fog over the Atlantic ground Clarence Chamberlin Lioyd Restand and Charles Lindbergh delaying their attempt to reach Paris. The Fokker carrying Byrd and others was not ready adding to the postponement. Navy search for Nungesser and Coli ends due to bad weather while a Newfoundland sighting claim emerges.
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New York
Atlantic Ocean
Paris
Clarence Chamberlin
Lioyd Restand
Charles Lindberg
Lone Wolf
Fokker
Richard Byrd
U. S.N
Navy
Washington
Coast Guard
Nuncesser
Coli
New England
Philip Andres
Boston Navy Yard
Wilbur
Finis
West Chester High School Junior Senior Banquet Held
The West Chester high school Junior-Senior banquet occurred at the Methodist church on May eleven. Attendees enjoyed a garden theme with silver and rose decorations, a candlelit menu, and a Student program featuring Welcome and Response, with music and readings by students and faculty. Thirty six places were set for seniors juniors and faculty as mothers prepared the dinner and sophomore boys served.
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West Chester
West Chester High School
Methodist Church At
Dynamite Mud Holes and Twister Hit Johnson County
Farmers around Seton near Owa City use dynamite to dry mud holes after weeks of heavy rain. A small twister west of town uprooted trees and damaged transmission poles, with no major damage reported.
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Johnson County
Owa City
Seton
Here
Senator Critiques Newspapers and Coolidge in Iowa Speech
Des Moines dispatch reports Senator Daniel F. Steck urging unity for a strong Democratic Party in 1928 while denouncing the press and President Coolidge. He says a 1924 style convention would wreck the party and backs voting for Smith or McAdoo if nominated in an orderly, harmonious rally.
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Des Moines
Coolidge
Daniel F. Steck
United States
Down
Steck
Polk County
Ek. T. Meredith
Wilson
Smith
McAdoo
Denby
Harding
Cal
Spinx
Iowa
Brighton Legion Auxiliary Seeks Clothing for Mississippi Flood Sufferers
The Brighton Legion Auxiliary will canvas the town for clothing to aid Mississippi flood districts. Donations will be shipped to Des Moines headquarters Saturday then to distributing stations in the South. Cash contributions are urged as part of the county’s $2000 relief fund, with local reception options uncertain. C G Schmeeller returns from a business trip near Lees Summit Missouri.
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Brighton Enterprise
the Legion Auxiliary
Mississippi
Des Moines
Brighton
Juniors Plan Notable Evening for Litchen Helpers
The text credits Miss Hints and the Juniors for planning an enjoyable evening, noting that assistance in the kitchen afterwards was greatly appreciated by the cooks.
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Miss Hints
Great War Ten Years Ago Today Reported
United Press recap notes Renate defeats censorship item 48 to 4 and Cummins amendment blocks cereals in alcohol production, with Bi 77 to 6 victory by date ten years prior to the current war coverage.
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United Press
Renate
Esepionige Bi
Cummins
Wind Tornado Destroys Barns Near Keota Farm
A severe wind storm about three o'clock yesterday afternoon struck near Keota, demolishing a large barn, corn crib, and hog house on Will Sheets farm and damaging Lon Burris property. No serious injuries reported, a few minor bruises to Mr Sheets. Rain and hail accompanied showers in Washington with .59 inch rainfall and a bright rainbow after.
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Keota
Here
Will Sheets
Lon Burris
Pare
Sheets
Sheets Farm
Dameter
Quackenbaum
Washington
Brighton Furniture Sold to Keota Men
R N Reedy has sold his furniture and undertaking business to A G Richardson and Rh M Hamilton of Keota who will take possession soon. The sale includes the Reedy home with possession July 1 as the Reedy family moves to Claremont California. Hamilton is an embalmer with twelve years experience. his assistant previously worked at a Keota bank.
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Brighton
R. N Reedy
A G. Richardson
Rh. M. Hamilton
Keota
Reedy
Heacocks
Claremont
Calif
Official Vote On Hard Surfacing And Bonds In Monona County
The official vote from yesterday's special election shows 2,774 for hard surfacing and 890 against, and 2,708 for bonds with 922 opposed. The Monona county board of supervisors reports the results.
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Onawa
Monona County
Board of Supervi
Des Moines College Alumni Protest Consolidation Effort
Des Moines Iowa May 14 Alumni of Des Moines university adopted a resolution urging the board of trustees to withdraw from the proposed merger with Drake university They argued funds now being raised should meet current obligations to prevent the college from closing and restore the status quo They called for summer school opening and a fall plan and 150 alumni attended the meeting last night
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Des Moines
Des Moines University
Drake University
Mrs Amanda Crawford Dies After Stroke at Washington
Mrs. Amanda Crawford widow of James Crawford died at 1 40 this morning at her daughter’s home 715 East Harwon street where she had lived for months She suffered strokes in January and last Sunday Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM at L A Jones funeral home with Rev J Reade McCrory and Rev F W Sutton Burial in Tyrone cemetery Mrs Crawford born August 31 1844 in Keokuk county Iowa Married April 15 1871 to James Crawford Surviving children include Mrs Earl Campbell Mrs Charles Freek Mrs J T Moore and Ralph Crawford with six deceased One brother Wesley Hollingsworth remains near Rubio emphasized her Christian faith and church membership
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Amanda Crawford
James Crawford
J.T. Moore
East Harwon Street
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
J. Reade McCrory
First United Presbyterian Church
F. W. Sutton
Church of Christ
Tyrone Cemetery
Washington
Mrs. Crawford
Keokuk County
Rubio
Jeremiah
Catherine
Amos) Hollingsworth
Keota
Crawfordsville
Mr. Crawford
Crawford
First United Presbyterian C Ehurch
American Petroleum opens oil store on East 2nd Street
The American Petroleum Co. main office in Davenport opens a new store at 113 East 2nd Street and will operate permanently. John M O'Brien is named local minister. the store will stay open evenings and on Saturdays and Sunday until noon. The notice notes the arrangement and hours.
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East 2Nd Street
American Petroleum Co
Davenport
EK. 2Nd Street
John M O'Brien
O'Brien
Clay Township Seeks County Road Upgrade
Residents petition for a new county road from Al Mor fan corner north to Rubio arguing the Legislature increased county road funds and that the northern area deserves a better north south route under local supervision.
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Brighton Enterprise
Clay Township
al Morfan Corner
Rubio
Martha Killian Visits Titus With Friends
Martha Killian travels this morning to Titus with friends for a visit that will last until Monday.
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Martha Killian
Titus
County to Approve Election Vote and Advertise Bids
Officials will meet Monday to approve the election vote and proceed to advertise bids after plans are adopted. Primary No. 15 will be paved south from the line to Onawa and primary 141 south from the line to Mapleton.
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Sors
Onawa
Mapleton
Sugar Bowl flood evacuees flee Louisiana as levee fails
In Louisiana the Sugar Bowl lands flood after the Bayou Des Glaises break. About 100000 residents deserted farms as Big Bend levee breaches sent water over 700000 cubic feet per second. Evacuations extended to Melville and Tensas Basin while Red Cross feeds 20000 in three parishes. Governor Simpson warns marooned families face serious conditions.
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Big Bend
Avoyelles Parish
St. Landry
Great Lake
Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Melville Melville
Atchafalaya
Tensas
Natchez
Miss
Margaret Butler
Red Cross
Simpson
Wyman High School Holds Graduation Commencement
Wyman high school held its commencement on Thursday evening in the school building. Seven students graduated: Margaret Graves, Feryl Gipple, Lena Davis, Kenneth Rees, Kenneth Ross, Clarence Davis, and William Williams. Dr. F W Eastwood delivered the principal address and diplomas were presented by the Board of Education.
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Wyman
F. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Margaret Groves
Feryl Gipple
Kenneth Rees
Amesburg
Rev
Keota Area Gravel Plans Stated by County Board
The Sigourney Review quotes Chas Snakenberg of the county board detailing gravel projects: No. 2 east of Sigourney to the county line, No. 7% into Keota, No. 85 into What Cheer, plus a four mile stretch north of What Cheer this summer. The contract will be let so work can begin in July. What Cheer hoped for state aid, as Keota did briefly, but will likely rely on gravel funding.
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Keota
Sigourney Review
Chas, Snakenberg
County Board
Sigourney
What Cheer
Eight Men Trapped In West Virginia Mine Blast Near Welch
May 4 workers were trapped by an explosion in the Shannon branch mine of the Central Pocahontas coal company near Welch. Rescue teams were rushed to the scene as authorities confirmed the blast and began efforts to reach the trapped miners.
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Bluefield
W. Wya
Knight
Shannon
Central Pocahontas Coal Company
Welch
New Restaurant Opens in Winfield Smouse Building
Charles Baker and son Clif ford opened a new eatery in the Winfield Smouse building between Mayo's bakery and Witting's harness shop on East Washington street. Harvey Burham assists them as breakfast and lunch crowds gather.
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Winfield Smouse
Mayo
Witting
Harness
East Washington Street
Charles Baker and Son
Clifford
Harvey Burham
Farm relief fairness amid conflicting interests
The quoted remarks compare seeking universal farm relief to chasing a white black cat, while a second quip notes man’s struggle to keep his head above water, reflecting cautious skepticism about equitable policies and economic pressures.
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el Paso Times
Irregular Procedure Ends Robbery as Bystander Tackles Thief
A Boston bystander tackled a robber who had just stolen a fret bin, briefly hindering the suspect before authorities arrived. The robber appeared overly excited, and details of the incident remain under investigation by local police.
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Boston
Earthquake in Herzegovina Reported by Belgrade Courier
A severe earthquake in Herzegovina was reported today with many deaths. Trebinje Mostar and Stolac suffered severe damage and communications were cut off as relief workers were dispatched to the area.
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London
Herzegovina
Belgrade
Daily Mail
Trebinje
Mostar
Stolac
Flood Relief Benefit at Christian Church
The public of Washington is invited to attend an entertainment next Monday evening in the Christian church hosted by the Ladies Aid society and the 1st Noble Grand circle auxiliary of the Rebekah lodge. A one act comedy will be staged with music and other features. Proceeds go to flood sufferers fund. Admission is 15 cents.
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Washington
Christian Church
Ladies Aid Society
1St Noble Grand Circle
Rebekah Lodge
Illiteracy Estimate Cited by Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes an estimate of 5,000,000 illiterates in the United States alongside a larger group unable to read traffic signals, highlighting a broad literacy challenge in the nation.
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United States
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Betting as a Means of Getting Something for Nothing
A contemporary cites Punch in noting betting is often a way to obtain nothing for something. The quote frames gambling as a flawed pursuit where expected value tends toward loss, highlighting the disparity between theory and practice in bets.
Proposal Declined in Witty Rebuff by Daisy
The speaker asks for marriage but Daisy responds with sharp humor, signaling no use for a husband and dismissing the proposal. The exchange reveals Daisy’s independence and playful rejection.
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the Invader
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PD Press
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Missouri
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Mr. Sheets
Keota Men
Des Moines College
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Kreckur
Washington Counties
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Marksville
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