Gifford predicts end of depression and coming prosperity
Salem Mass November 25 Walter S Gifford president of the American Telephone and Telegraph company says the current business depression will end soon and a sustained period of unprecedented prosperity will begin He spoke at the site of Alexander Graham Bells first experiments saying the low mood will pass and prosperity unlike any seen before is coming to the county
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Salem
Mass
Walter S. Gifford
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Alexander Graham Bell
Gifford
Funeral today for Mariah Milrath in Sherman chapel
Funeral services were held at the Sherman chapel this afternoon for Mrs Mariah McIlrath Mellrath born June 3 1849 in Lee County Iowa. She married Fulton Donabey in 1867. four children survive. Later married John Mellrath she leaves extended family in California Ohio and California. County hospital death November 24 followed by Sherman chapel rites led by Rev A A Vinz with Woodlawn Cemetery burial.
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Sherman Chapel
Mariah McIirath
Mariah MeIlrath
Lee County
Iowa
Charles
Maria Timmins] Bolles
Fulton Donabey
Elmer
Leoubsiana
David Blankenhorn
Washington
Harry Johnson
Dan W
Missouri
John Methati
Ivo
Bor
Robert
California
Fred Richards
Ohio
J. H. Kimble
Fair Oaks
Trout
Mellrath
The
Christian Church
Kimble
Will Rogers Says Save or Spend Debates the Nation
Will Rogers argues against saving during tough times urging people to spend instead of stashing money in banks. He says saving delays recovery and mocks the idea of thrift as a national vice while urging action over caution.
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Beverly Hill
Einstein
Robbers Escape With About 1000 From Mingo Bank
Mingo Iowa reports three men robbed the Mingo Trust and Savings Bank yesterday noon and fled with about 1000. They left the bank in a Chrysler coupe, abandoned the car near town, and escaped in a Studebaker coupe.
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Mingo
Mingo Trust and Savings Bank
Levine Released Today on Bail in Coin Plot Case
Vienna witnesses Charles A. Levine freed on $7,000 bail after secret exit from civil courtrooms adjoining the jail. The release occurred at 3 15 p m and a crowd gathered outside the jail unable to see him. It was understood he paid the bail in American dollars.
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Vienna
Charles A. Levine
Levine
First cold wave to push Des Moines temps down to ten to fifteen above zero
Des Moines reports federal meteorologist Charles D. Reed predicts temperatures will fall to ten to fifteen degrees above zero as the first winter cold wave arrives. Light flurries may occur tonight and tomorrow in the east central areas, with northwest regions dipping to about 15 and the rest near 10 above.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Winter blizzards sweep wide across nation
A harsh cold wave and blizzards spread from the Midwest to the Atlantic coast with Chicago area temperatures near 20 above and Ohio feeling the chill today. Forecasters warn the northern half of the country will stay frigid through Thanksgiving while deep snow and travel delays affect Nebraska Colorado and Wisconsin amid stranded motorists and coal ship incidents on Lake Michigan.
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Chicago
Atlantic
Middle West
Rockies
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Chicako
William S. Seb
Lake Michigan
Green Bay
Wis
Coast Guard
Nebraska
W. J. Panek
Kearney
Kit Carson
Colo
Rocky Mountain
Walsenbure
Hoover Opposes Expansion of Federal Racketeering Laws
President Hoover rejects calls for broad federal criminal laws to curb local racketeering. He urges strengthening local enforcement and public support for anti racketeering efforts, noting states already have ample laws. He warns against federal overreach and cites ongoing cooperation to prosecute racketeers in Chicago and beyond.
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Washington
Hoover
Hood
Vic
Congress
MF Hoover
California
Chicago
Department of Justice
Treasury Department of Justice Offiel
Jim Pennel Home Destroyed By North Avenue D Fire
An overheated stove caused a blaze in the frame building at the end of North Avenue D, destroying Jim Pennel s home shortly after 2:00 pm. Owned by Herman Wallace, the elderly timer had been working nearby when the fire was found. flames were beyond control when firefighters arrived and the structure burned to ashes.
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North Avenue D
Jim Pennel
Herman Wallace
Pennel
Washington
Journal
Federal radio commission extends Kent license decision
The federal radio commission today extended the Kent license in a November 25 statement. The action affects broadcasting permissions and compliance status, with further details pending.
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Washington
The
Federal Radio Commission
Waterways touted by congressmen as Midwest prosperity path
ST LOUIS November 25 three congressmen urged immediate action to finish the inland waterways system within five years to boost Midwest prosperity. E Edward H Campbell Iowa cited unemployment relief and farmer aid while J H Sinclair North Dakota warned no public improvement yields lasting benefits and W Nolan Minnesota linked canal completion to regional industrial growth. Officials pledged rapid work but a five year deadline drew opposition from a resolutions committee member.
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ST. Louis
Tenentississippi Valley Association
Middle West
Eaward H. Campbell
Iowa
Great Plains
J. H. Sinclair
North Dakota
Heid
Ww. I. Nolan
Tinnesota
Panam Canal
Asia
Panama Canal
Nolan
Hurley
Axle Brown
W. P. Kavanaugh
Resolutions Committee
Missouri
Lower
Mississippi
Lac ‘and Macleay
Association
Congress
Credit Given In Training School
Washington County standard leadership training school runs December 1 to 5 with no examinations for credit. One hour credit per student, ten periods, twice daily, instructors include Prof Reed Parsons College and Rev Carman. Enrollment fee one dollar. optional textbooks or meals extra. Leith W. Soule holds KTNT radio extension until December 31.
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International Council Religious Education
Pitty
Washingon YW
Las Vessons
Stent Trust
Thirsues Jule
Reed Dolvisor
Lenox
Law
International Colat Religious Education
United Presbyterian
Ala. Vint
Leith W. Soule
Program For Tonights Radio Meeting At High School
A two hour program is planned for the Washington Radio Council meeting at the High School Auditorium this evening. Doors open at seven with seating at seven twenty before pictures. The lineup includes moving pictures Interference and Cure, Why Washington Should Have a Radio Council, a talk by Hubert Anderson, demonstrations on appliances causing interference, and committee reports plus election of directors if formed. Burlington railroad will show the film Magistellowstone tonight.
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Orga Hn
Washington Radio Council
Washington
Radio Council
Hubert Anderson
Associated Radio Counents
Radioneil
Radio Gomnelti
Cor
Burlington Railroad
Europe Endures Floods After Severe Storms
Paris and broader Europe faced extensive flooding after a powerful storm. The Seine rose nearly 20 feet, Belgian lowlands flooded about 600,000 people affected, Bergen-op- Zoom harbor wall collapsed, and Dutch shipping disrupted. Firemen evacuated suburbs as officials strengthened embankments and safeguarded archives.
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Paris
France
Regium
Europe
Seine
Belgium
Antwerp-termonde
Holland
Bergen-op-zoom
North Sea
Court Petitions to Name Receiver for D A Dobry Co
Several actions seek receivers for D A Dobry Securities Standard Shares Holding Davenport Investment and related firms, with 1250000 capital total. Horatio D Smith filed via E C Willis in district court. An Illinois securities license show cause audit is demanded by David H Jackson. Local remarks mention a funeral, Yellowstone praise, and a film program at 7:30.
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D. A. Dobry Securities Company
Davenport
Daveport Democrats
Standard Shares Holding Company
Davenport Investment Company
Horatio D. Smith
E. C. Willis
Dobry Co
David H. Jackson
Securities Department of
Ilinois
Gwen Moore
Beat This Two TURNERS 16 Sins in Potatoes and Turnips
The Journal prints a letter from a Washington area farmer claiming 348 bushels of potatoes from two acres and two turnips weighing 16 pounds each. The writer notes Ferdi’s small town pride, a long Evening Journal subscription, and encourages continued readership.
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Washington
Ferdi
Wall Street expects 1931 business upturn in spring
New York reports Wall Street leaders optimistic for recovery in 1931 with a spring upturn and stronger prospects as the year advances. Automobile leaders foresee improvement early next year and steel to gain from auto recovery. The item notes ongoing Y W C A sale and mentions Kerr’s steamed date pudding at Johnson’s with a ten-portion serving.
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New York
Y. W
Kerr
Johnson's
Farm groups back administration on farm board support
Washington November 25 The administration secured apparent backing from major farm groups to protect the federal farm board from tampering as another trial of Chairman Alexander Legge’s program to ease agricultural distress looms. L J Tasker head of the national Grange pledged support and said no amendments to the Agricultural Marketing Act would be pursued this session. Chester Gray and S H Thompson of the American Farm Bureau voiced similar views.
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Federal Farm Board
Far
Alexander Legge
McNary
Senate Agricultual Committee
L. J. Tasker
Natonal Grange
Chester Gray
Thomp
American Farm Bureau
Gray
Farm Board
Congress
Farmers Union
C.F. Hut
Snell
House
Norris
Repub
Neun
Nebraska
Notre Dame Northwestern Dominate Mythical All Western Lineup
Notre Dame and Northwestern share top honors on the mythical All Western football team chosen by United Press in Chicago. The first team includes Notre Dame, Northwestern, Michigan, Purdue, Ohio, Nebraska and Haskell. Notable picks include capt. Comley and Frank Baker at ends, Wesley Fesler of Ohio State as alternate, and Notre Dame quarterback Frank Carideo leading a 17‑game winning run.
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Plac
United Press
Chicago
Notre Dam
Northwestern Airee
Michigan
Purdue
Ohio
Nebraska
Haskell
Capt. Comley
Frank Baker
Wesley Fosler
Ohio State
Big Ten
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Fesler
la Willaman
Frank Carideo
Marcy Schwartz
Weller
Haskell Inian
Missouri Valley Reston
Red Russell
Northwestern Fallek
Middle West
Bert Metzger
Trish
Metzger
Wade Woodworth
Northwest Iern
Woodworth
Rhea
Vanbibber
Wera
Riva
Ate
Maynard Morrison
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KTNT
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Whic
Ministry of His Works
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Saint German Island
Foreign Office
Sidips
D. A. Dobry Co
Claude Poltick
Darline
Oelwein
John Metlrath
Gardiner
Cody Road
Yellowstone National Park
Evening Journal
Wall Street
Grange
Farm Bureau
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