Five Vacancies in Congress Being Filled
Voters across scattered localities decide which party will control the House as five seats are filled today. Democrats lead 214 to 213 with two more vacancies in play. Key contests involve New Jersey New Hampshire and several districts including Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania and New York with party prospects shaping expectations for Congress meeting December 7.
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Washington
House ‘of Representatives
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Congress
Farmer-Labor
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Hoover
New York
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
Michigan
Sto
Pennsylvania
October Rainfall Above Normal in Washington
Official observer reports October precipitation at 5.9 inches across fifteen rainy days. Temperatures ranged from 22 degrees to 87 the first severe freeze of the season was not yet reached. Miss Nellie Dewitt completes commercial course and replaces Miss Elizabeth Goodlander at Tucker Eicher garage due to illness.
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Washington
Mente
Nellie Dewitt
American University of Commerce
Chicago
Elizabeth Goodlander
Tucker & Eicher
Des Moines Reports Tax Cut Of Twelve Million Impact
Iowa taxpayers will pay about ten dollars less next year due to a state tax reduction. Dr J W Reynolds, head of the board of assessment and review, notes the rising tax curve has turned downward. The plan includes reducing state levies and valuations, with further savings projected from consolidation and lower government costs. Governor Turner’s push for economy aided the cut, officials say.
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Des Moines
J. W. Reynolds
Iowa Board of Assessment and Review
Reynolds
Avanta
State Board of Assessment and Review
Turner
Overnor
Red Cross film returns to State Theatre on mercy theme
The Red Cross Picture at the State Theatre, billed as symbol of Mercy, will be shown again as an added attraction. Word from St. Louis had said Fox theater, but Pratt confirmed it appears at the State. If demand grows, the film may be held over into Wednesday. The Washington County chapter thanks Pratt for cooperation.
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Red Cross
St. Louis
Fox
Pratt
Four Bandits Rob Bank in Clara City Minnesota
Four bank robbers in farmer disguises looted the Citizens State Bank of Clara City of 10000 dollars in emergency funds and fled eastward. J. W. Long of Wyman was a visiting patron today.
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Four Bandits
ROB Bank
Minnesota
Clara City
Minn
Citizens State Bank of
J. W. Long Ot Wyman
City Council Tackles Hoboes Welfare Plan
Wash ington city council discusses how to handle transient tramps ahead of winter. Thirteen vagrants lodged in the city jail as officials debate work for food, with plans to be refined by Councilman Glenn Mace on the county unemployment relief committee. Local needs take priority over transient relief as plans develop.
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King’s
Glenn Mace
Washington bank campaign reports $60,000 stock pledged
At headquarters for a new Washington bank replacing the closed Commercial Savings, subscriptions to capital stock and surplus total about $60,000. The canvass to subscribe stock proceeds steadily as the special committee is encouraged by responses. They hope to reach $100,000, indicating strong local interest. Depositors in the closed bank have subscribed to the new bank’s stock.
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Washington
Lee County Men Resist Cow Testing
In Fort Madison Iowa Sheriff Henry Manstony requested Governor Dan Turner to send militia to enforce bovine tuberculin tests. A crowd of about 150 to 200 farmers blocked Beeding farm testing, while veterinarians from Des Moines county proceeded under protection. Testing continued in Augusta and Danville townships, with Lee county plans then clarified as testing only a few herds without militia involvement.
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Fort Madison
Towa
Harry Manstony
Dan W. Turner
Lee County
Peter Malcolm
Seaounty
Des Moines
West Po
Malcolm
Turner
W. H. Bailey
Roscoe S. Jones
Nou
Governor Ofice
Henry Man
W. Hi. Bailey
Ington
Iowa
Hey
Here
LeRoy Meller
Ary
Justee
W. E. Carr
Meller
Carr
Augusta
Danville
Red Cross Roll Call Urged Across Community
Clubs and organizations across the county urged to join the Red Cross roll call starting November 12. The goal is 900 members with contributions of five to fifty dollars from each group to help Washington County reach its quota.
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Rged
Red Cross
Washington County
Will Rogers on Mexico City and world affairs
In a reflective dispatch from Mexico City dated November 3, Will Rogers muses on national perspectives and isolation. He notes people claim independence yet cling to home sports and routines, while global affairs move swiftly beyond their grasp.
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Mexico City
Pia
Re-Election of Washington County Hospital Head
Hospital board in Washington County re elects Margar et Hales Rose as superintendent for another year. Rose has led since September 1829 and the hospital maintains high standards set by the American College of Surgeons. The board also announces a voluntary ten percent wage reduction accepted by Rose and staff. Rose’s report shows a $4,120 operating expense cut for the first ten months of 1831 compared with the prior year.
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Washington
American College of Surreors
Ers
Reisters Add New Employees At Plant Expansion
Reisters plant adds twelve workers as it expands to ship Kens to the eastern market. More hires expected later to meet current needs. The Kelster house resumes dressing chickens and parts in cooler weather, a key winter department. Poultry prices rise and business improves, signaling a stronger market for dealers.
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Bescar
Kelster House
Railways cut down expenses across the country
Railways have implemented drastic cost cuts to preserve service. Milwaukee station transfers reduce clerical staff by using telegraph operators, creating a tighter waiting area. Freight duties shift rooms to aid agent Bell while freight work remains tied to the freight department. Passenger business declines as railways compete with trucks buses and private cars amid soft demand. NATIK Mass elderly carpenter Louis R Avay aged 84 celebrated by shingling his home roof on vacation.
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Milwaukee
Tansferein
T Kent
Wilder Bell
Railways
Pas
Senger
Root Natik
Mass
Louis R Avay
Tax ruling warns against giving away homemade cigarettes
Washington official clarifies that it is legal to buy tobacco and roll your own cigarettes for personal use, but selling or gifting them violates the law. Internal Revenue Commissioner Warren warns stores to stop selling or giving away cigarettes produced during demonstrations.
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Washington
Ternal” Revenue
Taird
Waird
Washington High School Concert Opens Season
The Washington High School band and orchestra announce their opening concert for Tuesday, November 10 directed by Milburn McKay. Tickets are offered at special low prices. proceeds benefit the music fund. The program includes band and orchestra numbers with soloists Helen Melinski Vel Parcell Vanda Herren Ruth Sartorsar Adrienne Waneray performing in a engaging high school musical evening.
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Washington Igh
Milburn McKay
Weil
Helen Melinski
Vel Parcell
Vanda Herren
Ruth Sartorsar
Adrienne Waneray
Muse Fund
Hoover urges Armistice Day observance nationwide
President Hoover issues a proclamation inviting all Americans to observe Armistice Day on November 11, 1931. He calls for flag display on government buildings and remembrance of those who sacrificed for peace, pledging to perpetuate world peace and friendship among nations.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Herbert Hoover
United States of America
Death of Five Months Old Boy in Chicago
Mr. and Mrs Edd Hansen of Chicago mourn a five months old son who died of broncho pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs Wilbur Schantz and children visited Jacob T. Wenger near Washington on Sunday. Ira Brooks family from Cedar Rapids were Hay guests at Ethan Brooks home. J J Rich and W R Eicher joined Rev. Miller to Muscatine for a church meeting.
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Pringtown
2 Widmer
Edd Hansen
Chicago
Wilbur Schantz
Jacob T. Wenger
Washington
Ira Brooks
Cedar Rapids
Ethan Brooks
J. J. Rich
W.R. Eicher
Rev. Miller
Musca
Meson Wittig
Nation Sees Prosperity Returning Amid Wheat Price Rally
Chicago and New York report mixed wheat trends as prices ease a cent from record highs. Federal officials cite justified farm prosperity while traders note heavy profit taking. Drifts in world supply and speculation reflect broader economic optimism.
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Chicago
United Press
Ashington
Carl Williams
Federal Farm Board
Willis J. Kulley
Federal Re Eive Bank
Hoover
York
Arthur W. Cutten
Tim
Russia
Mrs P Davison Taken by Death
Izabeth Shively Davison widow of Perry who died in 1920 passed away about two o'clock this afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs W J Hill on South Marion avenue. The body was taken to the L A Jones funeral home to be prepared for burial. Services will probably be held Thursday afternoon at the funeral home. Mrs Davison had been staying with a daughter at Cedar Rapids returning here about a week ago in apparent good health though her age and declining health had been noted in the community for years.
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Izabeth Shively Davisom
Perry
Biaughter
W. J. Hill
South Marion Arena
L. A. Jones
Cedar Rapids
Hoover budget keeps dry enforcement at 2500 agents
Washington November 3 The Hoover administration plans to extend its economy program to prohibition enforcement by maintaining the dry force at 2500 agents under Federal Prohibition Director Amos W. Woodcock. The budget to be submitted to Congress shows no increase in personnel.
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Washington
Hoover
Amos W. W. Wood
Congress
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