Sixty Percent Corn Safe From Frost In Iowa Report
Iowa's Oct 1 corn supply reached 377,913,000 bushels of the total 2,603,437,000 as the state weather and crop reports show 60 percent of the crop safe from frost. The overall yield is projected at 34.5 bushels per acre, with 75 percent of normal conditions and rapid growth offset by regional early-season setbacks. Oats total 192,896,000 bushels and rye, barley, hay and potato crops provide further detail on state agriculture for 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau
Ndt
Mark G. Thorncurh
Iowa
Bne
United States
Federal
Rebel leader Gomez still at large as 10,000 troops pursue
In Mexico City officials expect news on General Arnulfo Gomez by week end. His small band of about 20 rebels evades a 10,000 man federal pursuit through rough terrain and Vera Cruz mountains. About 600 surrendering rebels are in military prisons with officers facing possible dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Arnulfo Gomez
Gomez
Vera Cruz
Hector Almada
Roberto Cejudo
Mrs Grayson Defers Flight to Copenhagen
Mrs Frances Wilson Grayson postpones her amphibian plane flight to Copenhagen due to bad weather. The Dawn will not depart from Old Orchard until late today at the earliest, and perhaps later in the week, officials announce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard
Frances Wilson Grayson
Copenhagen
Denmark
Slight Rise In Infantile Paralysis Cases Across U S
Public health service reports a slight weekly increase in infantile paralysis cases for the week ending October 8. Officials say the disease has not shown heavy spread except in a few sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Public Health Service Today
Brighton Couple Shop In Town This Morning
Mr and Mrs O H Frazier of Brighton visited the town this morning for shopping. They were seen touring local shops and browsing merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Frazier
Brighton
Warren County Seeks Election on Highway Bond Issue
Warren county in Iowa plans a December vote on a $1 200 000 bond issue for paving seventy miles of roads. The state highway commission will request formal approval at a Monday meeting after the county board of supervisors met with officials last week and gave initial backing to the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Indianola
State Highway Commission
Warren County Board of Supervisors
Highway Commission
Davenport Wets Will Hold Meeting
In Davenport October meeting seeks to organize opposition to prohibition. Northwest Davenport Turner Society sponsors. 2 p m Sunday at clubrooms. The society, once raided, yielded beer and was fined. The call urges liberal citizens to speak out and act against prohibition.
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Davenport
Northwest Davenport Turner Society
Wlukis
Hold Woman Driver for Death of Man in Des Moines
Flora Hunt 42 of Des Moines was held on manslaughter and drunken driving charges after her car struck a vehicle driven by W. C. Robinson of Newton, fatally injuring iron worker E. Spangler 49 as he was alighting. Spangler suffered a fractured skull in the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Flora Hunt
Sr. E. Spangler
Spangler
Hunt
W. C. Robinson
Newton
Coolidge Speech Highlights Prosperity Use at Founders Day
President Coolidge addressed Carnegie Institute Founders Day in Pittsburgh urging Americans to apply prosperity to religion education and art. He credited industrial peace with growth and praised labor relations while noting ongoing societal support for religion colleges and painting through public wealth and opportunity. The talk linked economic progress to cultural advancement and cited museum and exhibit figures. The piece ends noting a shift from jinrikisha to motor taxis in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Mallon
Eee Institute
Pittsburgh
Coolidge
Carnegie Institute
Gary
Ind
Brookings
S. D
Hi-Life 1928 Plans At Washington High School
At a Washington high school assembly plans for the 1928 Hi-Life yearbook were announced Ruth Wilson is editor in chief Maurice Meyer business manager and Merritt MebDaniel advertising manager all seniors Three juniors assist as editors and managers with seven senior staff members including Thelma Long as typist Faculty adviser is Richard McCleery The election of the best looking girl and other studs will be held October 21 with ballots and booths to simulate a real campaign
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Washington High Schoor
Hi-Life
K-Life
Ruth Wilson
Maurice Meyer
Merritt MebDaniel
Margaret Alice Stewart
Charles Long
John Westphal
Anna Mavie Anderson
LeRoy Pratt
Frances Boyd
Richard Pratt
Dwight Booth
Lucy Bruty
Thelma Long
Miss Thelma
McCleery
Richard McCleery
Althea Montgomery
Washington High School
Executioner of Bamberg Proudly Claimed 1600 Executions
The executioner of Bamberg the last Prince Bishop boasted of having put to death 1600 people.
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Bamberg
Executions Accused in Calles Mexican Rebellion
Laredo Texas report cites Felix Palavicini editor of El Pensamiento and founder of El Universal describing a week of executions during Mexico's political revolt. Deportation from Mexico City preceded his arrival and statements to United Press. He offered no timeline for the revolt's end.
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Laredo
Tex
Calles
Mexico
Felix Palavicini
el Pensamiento
Mexico City
el Universal
United Press
Serum for infantile paralysis announced by Indianapolis firm
An Indianapolis firm and Mayo Foundation scientist Dr Edward Rosenow report a polio serum tested in sufficient cases to show value. The serum, produced with 10,000 units sent to affected cities, is derived from horses and may prevent or mitigate paralysis if given after diagnosis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ee and Company
Pharmaceutical Chemists
Edward (. Rosenow
Mayo Foundation
Ruth Elder Rescued at Sea by Dutch Tanker near Azores
Ruth Elder and pilot George Haldeman were rescued after a forced landing caused by a broken oil line aboard the Barendrecht 140 miles southwest of Lands End. The Olympic relayed the claim Elder and Haldeman were safe. Barendrecht was expected to reach Baytown Texas on November 6.
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Ruth Elder
Horta
Azores Islands
Barendrecht
Azores
LE Bourget
France
Renveiz
George Haldeman
Ben
Lands End
England
Renvoir
Bayano
S. S. Barendrecht
Haldeman
Radiogram New
Olympic
New York
Baytown
Texas
Tragic Death of 14 Year Old Pauline White
Pauline White, 14, daughter of Mrs Joseph Lukavsky, died at the county hospital after kidney surgery failed. She lived eight miles north of Ainsworth in Highland township and attended Pine Grove school. Survived by mother, stepfather, brother Ervin 12, sister Lillian 8, and half-sister Anna Lukavsky 17 months. Funeral plans pending word from a relative in the west.
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Pauline White
Joseph Lukavsky
Ainsworth
Highland Township
Henry County
Ervin White
Lillian
Anna Darlene Lukavsky
Bethe, Presbyterian Church
Pine Grove
Lukayvsky
Brighton notes on building, church, and local events
Brighton Route 1 reports Chas Griffith digging a cellar and planning a new home. Black Hawk school reopens after diphtheria closure. Clay Sunday school expects strong turnout for next Sunday church rally marking the 25th anniversary of the present building. Roads hold up well despite rain. Al and Ray Woodford brought a Hampton hog from Clarence Sunnepel farm. Donald Duke recently under doctor care. J W Frazier spending time away.
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Brighton
Chas. Griffith
Black Hawk
Clay
New Brighton-Richland
Ray Woodford
Clarence Suneppel
Iowa City
Hampton
Donald Duke
J. W. Frazier
Wallace Savage
Ralph Woodford
Helen Pringle
Tracey Farm
Mrs. Pringle
Homer Brinton
R. I
Chicago
Stannard
Keithsburg
Seetens
Charley Robb
Clay Township
Mary Esther Woodford
Wilbur Day
Washington
Wilbur
Washington High School Band Trips to Muscatine for Football Support
Washington high school plans a road trip to Muscatine to cheer the Demons on against Muscatine. The group seeks car contributions if roads stay decent, aiming to replicate last Armistice Day showing. Coach Rice supervised a tough mud workout as seniors receive lineup help from Hamilton and Zeck.
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Washington High School
Muscatine
Washingston Demons
Milburn McKay
Burlington
Washington
Rice
Hamilton
Zeck
Seats Tonight at High School Door
A large reserved sale for Aunt Lucia was followed by box office options allowing some additional seats tonight. Extra chairs may be installed to fill all usual seats, with a full house anticipated tonight and tomorrow. The dress rehearsal showed strong cast preparation and the show is expected to be an unusually hilarious affair with a matinee for schoolchildren at four this afternoon.
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Lucia
Cars Collide on East Washington Street
A Mayo bakery delivery car pulled from the curb into East Washington Street and collided with a Crawfordsville car near Mayo bakery and Brown tire shop. The Mayo vehicle mounted the curb and struck Brown’s car-watering stand, breaking the pipe and equipment. both cars were not badly damaged. The passing car is reportedly registered to Mrs J C Huston of Crawfordsville.
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East Washington Street
Mayo Bakery
Brown Tire
Mayo
Crawfordsville
Local notes on travel, health, and cornition updates
Ray earned travel on the Hampshire boat with extra to justify attendance despite mud and rain. Wm. Morgan visits from the far west. Holly Torrence’s family quarantined for diphtheria. Dickinson Brothers filled their silo. Southern Utilities erecting new poles for west town line. Wet weather disrupts clover hulling.
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Ray
Hampshire
Wm. Morgan
A J
Far West
Holly Torrence
Dickinson Brothers
Southern Utilities Company
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Mr. Coolidge
George Washington
America
Maurtion Meyer Busi
Ness
Radio Corporation of America
Anniston
Ala
J. O. Elder
United Press Today
Legionaires
le Prourget Field
Nate
Paris
Barton K. Yount
Pauline
Tiegheaans
Prody Astorkoski
Acgtom‘ Pany
E. Washington Street
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