Corn belt export boom seen for United States
The Foodstuffs Division of the Department of Commerce projects a future where the United States exports up to one billion bushels of corn annually. It notes the U S as a premier corn producer in the corn belt and urges expanding shipping capacity and using St Lawrence and Mississippi River routes. It mentions hotel room taxes in Vienna as another example of rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Department of Commert
United States
Chicago
St. Louis
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
St. Lawrence
Misssissippi-Illinois
Local Scoldings and Fines Highlight Day
In India girls wed at ten while here girls start courting at thirteen. Contractor Al Blizzard received a $500 fine and thirty days in jail for releasing empty cement bags into the streets. He reportedly got off easy.
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India
al Blizzard
RIPPLING RHYMES BY WALT MASON
The poem mourns the death of William Wadsworth Wise with a playful tribute. It recalls his generous nature and habit of speeding to mock speed laws, concluding with a somber note at his grave and the loss felt by friends and community.
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Walt Mason
William Wadsworth
Bill
William
Tie
Pete
Mike
Lull in Politics as Orators Guide Next Moves
In a quiet political mood, observers note leaders await commencement orators to shape steps ahead. A morning sighting shows a boy with a new wristwatch, comparing it to Stephen’s regulator. Sherm Welch credits Frank Brinton as the first implicator of the flying machine.
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Stephen
Sherm Welch
Frank Brinton
Hoosier Girl Marries After Brief Dance Encounter
A college dance leads to a marriage report device showing an average marrying age of 25 for women and 28 for men. An 88 year old man jokes that long life comes from hard work and meals, while a shy exchange reveals a West Indiana Hoosier identity and an awkward prior silence.
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The
West
Indiana
Hoosier Girl
Barber Shop Phone Call Follows Mock Inquiry
An African American man enters a barbershop to use the phone and engages in a mock phone call with Mistah Johnson. The caller pretends to hire a man, then the barber scolds Mose for not getting the job five days earlier while Mose claims he already phoned to check his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Wilson
Mistah Johnson
Harrison Avenue
Bothah
Mose
Prevaricatorn Club Brief Mention and P. C. Degree
A fragment notes Leigh Hunt Wallace appearing this morning in a cast after a night of suspense. It records that the P. C. Degree is conferred today upon P. J. Crail and reflects on Washington streets and paving history around the square.
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Leigh Hunt Wallace
P. C
P. J. Crail
Washington
Square
Unclear town visit hints at weather and radio talk
An unnamed speaker notes a man arriving from Iowa City just before rain. The piece mentions the idea that fortune finds you, and a remark where Mike Robinson claims to be an electrician when Charles Barker was born, while Charles teaches him to build a radio setup.
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Mike Robinson
Charles Barker
Charles
Inexperienced Driver Cites Baby Hazard With Chauffeur
An amateur car owner warned his chauffeur he hates to run over a baby. John replied that feeding bottles cause trouble with tires, reflecting on the dangers of early driving and child safety.
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John
Superstitious woodpecker and a hammer mishap
A woodpecker is described as superstitious, always knocking on wood. The narrator notes the vast size of the English vocabulary yet confesses thinking of only one word after hitting a thumb with a hammer.
Smile Sparks Noted Furore and Hopes
The verse notes a woman’s bright smile causing a public stir and expresses hope the charm endures despite skepticism. It emphasizes enduring optimism and social reactions without detailing events or locations.
Curious musings on fate and desire amid a piano man
Mr. Lloyd the robust pianist muses on whether a man who falls 2000 feet is dead before reaching the ground. He concedes no firsthand knowledge and wonders if demise occurs upon impact. The aside includes a lunch counter exchange and a quip about yearning for an automobile.
Hat in Mud Reveals Rider Under It at Street Corner
A traveling man sees a hat in the mud at a street corner and discovers a farmer beneath it, standing on a load of hay. The farmer lives west of town and was hidden by the hat. The odd scene ends with surprise at the find.
Chicken Thieves Receive Severe Penalty in Iowa
In Ottumwa Iowa on May 18 Chester Jackson Harry Swanson Walter Wagner and Everett Brady were sentenced to the state reformatory for chicken stealing. Thirteen suspects over two weeks include both youths and adults. Jackson must return to Eldora for parole violation. Elwood Jackson is sent to the state school but paroled to his father for good behavior. Willie Wagner is paroled to his father. James Gideon sent to an aunt in Missouri. Johnnie Maria bound over to the grand jury. Chicken stealing described as a common pastime in southeastern Iowa by those caught.
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Ottumwa
Chester Jackson
Harry Swanson
Walter Wagner
Everett Brady
State Reformatory
Eldora
Elwood
Willie Wagner
James Gideon
Missouri
Johnnie Maria
Iowa
Black Hawk County to pave Grant Highway across county
The Black Hawk county board of supervisors voted to pave Grant highway over 17.17 miles. Bids for the project will be received June 6. Mrs. Del Skinner of West Chester spent yesterday at the Ed Wells home.
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Waterloo
Black Hawk
del Skinner
West Chester
Ed Wells
County Auditor Seeks renomination at June Primaries
Candidate pledges faithful devotion to duties of county auditor to continue service to the county. If nominated and elected, the applicant believes their experience qualifies them to deliver needed quality of service in this important office.
Strength of the Pines at the Fox Theatre
A Fox picture starring William Russell titled Strength of the Pines shows a young man in a forest rescue amid a family feud with timber pirates. The film, adapted from Edison Marshall, is directed by Edgar Lewis and praised for its scenic forest imagery in Northern Oregon.
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Far West
Fox
William Russell
Yrngay
Russell
Oregon
Edison Marshall
Edgar Lewis
Lydia E. Pinkham's remedy praised by Everett woman
In Everett Washington Mrs J M Sispert reports relief from back hip and leg pain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims improved health and urges others with female troubles to try the medicine, noting it helps with fatigue and discomfort.
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Everett
Washington
Lydia E. Pinkham
Aving
J. M. Sispert
High St
Ottumwa Boy Charged With Passing Altered Bank Bills
Howard Taylor an 18 year old Ottumwa resident waived to the grand jury after being charged by U S Commissioner E R Mitchell with attempting to pass counterfeit money at a local carnival authorities say he raised a $1 bill to a $10 bill and tried to pass it
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Ottumwa
Howard Taylor
United States
E. R. Mitchell
Mrs Ben Walker Visits Miss Eleanor Walker
Mrs. Ben Walker of Corydon visited her daughter Miss Eleanor Walker at the Cunningham home last evening.
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Ben Walker
Corydon
Eleanor Walker
Cunningham Home
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Evening Journal
East Main Street
Mutual
Sie
Vienna
Abe Martin
Brinton
F. K
Prevaricatorn'’S Club
Omary
Iowa City
C. M. & F Clothing Co
Black Hawk CO
Physicians and Surgeons
D. Lik
Stombaugii Osteopathic Physician
Arthaud
A. John Droz
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner
Farmers’ Union
Washington, IA
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Saninguee County
O. F. Boller
D. D
City
Washington St
R. W. Gregg
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison
Brookhart Bros. Law
Jean
Door W
Opera House
Mutual Phone
CO. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Austin Sutherland
R. R
T. B. Carpenter
Harrisburg
Tate Lim
Westi
Cagdy
H. W. Russel
Lie
J. C. McKay
Lo West Lim
Kureday
Lo'west Lim
John Park
Washington Lodge
UH. T. Carris
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus Chapter
W. C. Bell
H. P
Zeredatha Council
S. M
J. Elliot Grayson
M. Arthur Goodin
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
Kerr
B. C
UO. KB
Belva Carris
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Commercial Club
Katheryne H. Beatty
Susie B. Edgington
Worthy Scribe
Amos Chapter de Molay
Ira Jones
G.C
Frank Langworthy
Washington Lodge No. 1205
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
I. EB
Mitchell
Elmer McFadden
Covenant Lodge No
North
Iowa Ave
W. F. Murdock
Noble Grand
Russell Goodin
Brighton
Iowa Avenue
B. E. Nicholson
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