Eckens Changes Plan For Airship Cruise Thursday
Commander Hugo Eckener of the German dirigible Grated officials at Scott Field announce a revised inland landing plan for the airship on its cruise. Eckener states the ship will likely land at Scott Field instead of continuing toward inland destinations. A landing crew will be prepared to hold the ship on the field for a few hours if needed. The flight now slated for Thursday, October 2.
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Scottfield
Scott Field
Sentfield
Soldier of World War dies at home
Cassie B. Taylor, 33, dies Sunday at 4:30 PM at ALS East Third Street after illness. A World War I veteran, he spent time at ExCe Springs and Veterans Hospital, buried at Ainsworth cemetery after a service at Odin funeral parlors. He leaves Dorothy Statford Taylor, Maxine, and C. M. Taylor, plus siblings.
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Cassie B. Taylor
East Third Street
Tory
Veterans’ Hospital
Odin
K. W. W. Bowers
Ainsworth
Jefferson Barracks
Maxine
Washton
C. M. Taylor
Albert ‘Taylor
Keota
Glen Miller
Silica Uses Highlighted in Geological Survey Note
The geological survey notes silica occurs naturally with economic importance in sand and related materials. It is suitable for glass making and used in paint wood filler wood polisher and in china and porcelain manufacture. It also serves as an abrasive scouring agent and is involved in heat resistant applications.
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Geological Survey
China
Centipede House Fly Enemy Reported Worldwide
A fragmentary note describes the centipede as a widespread creature with Scutigera Forceps as a common U S species cited three years ago in relation to killing house flies. The text hints at a larger organism’s impact and mentions the nest remaining concealed during an event or process.
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United States
Just Fishin Professor Poem Fragment From Vancouver Province
A fragmentary narrative tone marks a youth at a stream as a playful dialogue on adolescence. A professor figure teases with a cryptic line about art and enticement while a boy responds, I am fishing. The piece evokes a quiet rural setting and a simple pastime amid youthful inquiry.
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Vancouver Provence
Presidential Campaign Enters Home Stretch Tonight
Campaigns race to the final weeks with Hoover slated for a Madison Square Garden speech and Smith resting in Albany. The week saw sharp attacks on economic policy and oil aid scandals, while rumors and suspicions circulated about corruption and misdeeds in political circles.
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Herbert Hoover
Madison Square Garden
Gov. Smith
Albany
Treasury Mellon
Smith
Hoover
Gos. Bilbo
Missisippi
Pennsylvan
Hoy
Season's Biggest Mrs. E. C. Clark Game Here Friday
Mrs Emmett Clark dies in South Dakota at 42. Her husband Emmett Clark works at a seed house in Des Moines. Her father Samuel Martin of Oskaloosa and siblings in Kansas City and Oskaloosa survive. Funeral plans set for Washington, with burial in Washington after arrival. Football era story notes Fairfield and Washington high schools meeting Friday at 2:20, previous seasons near misses and recent ties and scores.
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Washuski High School
Weington
Emmett. Clark
Trout
South Dakota
Washington
Clark
Ner
Oskaloosa
Mr. Cla
Des Moines
Brookii
James Clark
Washingon
Samuel Martin
Oskatoosa
Kansas City
Order of Easier
Brookings
Richard Gaines Injured in Early Morning Crash Near Lone Tree
Richard Gaines of Pairfield suffers severe cuts and head injuries after a Saturday evening collision eight miles north of town at Morning Corner. The driver, Mr Brown of Field, lost control at a soft, sharp turn. Gaines was rushed to Washington County Hospital with deep facial lacerations and a heavy blood loss. Brown escaped with minor injuries and continued home after aiding Gaines. Gaines’s wife, Mrs Fred Jones of Washington, was summoned to the bedside. Lone Tree team reports 52 points at homecoming context, with Gaines known in local games. infection risk noted for both teams in the aftermath.
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Pairfield
Washington County Hospital
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Imp
Lone Tree
Gamnes
Tn Washington
Fred] Jones
Washington
Brown
Burr
Raskob Attacks Digest Poll as Inaccurate
In Albany and New York, John J. Raskob, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, challenges the Literary Digest poll on Hoover. He cites errors and asserts Hoover’s strength, contrasting with Smith’s mounting campaign and extensive tour plans along the East Coast.
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Perwin Herbert Hoover
John J. Raskob
Democratic Tional Committee
Raskod
Literary Digest
Hoover
Sears
Hean
Raskob
Setor Borah
Mahe
Boral
Democraic
Gene’ Tunney
Gov. Smith
Wellman High Beats North English in Football Thriller
Wellman High School defeated North English with a 15 point win after a strong offensive show. Wellman led 6-0 at halftime as North English battled to five straight first downs and a late touchdown. Glasisfor Wellman burst 76 yards for a late touchdown as Wellman added two points.
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Welth
Wellman
Invaders
North Buglish
Glasifor Wellman
Weil N
Longevity of Robins in Banding Studies
Longevity of robins remains uncertain with estimates around ten to twelve years. Birds in the wild have seen little study, though banding programs now under way promise valuable data from captive and wild populations.
Science of Geology Explains Earth Crust Formation
A study outlines how the earth's crust formed and evolved. It traces past changes shaping the present surface and discusses ongoing processes altering the planet's outer layer.
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Mventi Bates
Isolated Island in Vermilion Parish Faces Isolation
An isolated island between White Lake and the Gulf in Vermilion parish Louisiana spans about 15 tiles across marsh east to west. Its population of some 400 relies on a mail boat from Abbeville, which makes a weekly run to reach the outside world.
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White Lake
Gulf of Mexico
Vermillion Parish
Louisiana
Abbeville
Tuesday's Best Radio Features From 1928 Listings
Funeral services for Mr. Jane Carson were held Friday at Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth cemetery. Music by a quartet from the Ainsworth Methodis choir. Pallbearers were former Ainsworth neighbors.
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Mes Carson
Jane Carson
Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodis Choir
Alnswerth Neizh
Dog Barred From School Pet Dox Incident Enlisted Over Four Months
A local school district barred a dog from campus after a pet dox incident, triggering policy reviews over a four month period. Officials cited safety concerns and ongoing evaluations of animal access.
Hoover Address To Be Broadcast Over NBC Chain
New York reports Herbert Hoover to address the nation via a NBC chain reaching WIZ WHAM WE RWB WSM WHEAS WEEE RYOO 1A WREN AV WS8 ROW WEAL RSE KPO AGO REE KEW KOMO and KU, with dates and stations listed for the broadcast.
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New York
Herbert Maddison
Chainy Atte
WAZ
Hoover
WIZ
WHAM
Wat WE
Epworth League Convention Attendance in Keokuk
The Burlington district leased Epworth Church members attended the annual Epworth League convention held in Keokuk on Friday and Saturday. Officers Wilbur Quinn Tons Tucker Dora Haney Kat Howard Jenn attended. Kat was elected second vice president for the cabinet of the local chapter. The convention featured a talk by Totto all associated editor of the Epworth Herald and included a visit to the dam and power house.
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Epworth
Burlington
Keokuk
Wilbur Quinn
Tons Tucker
Dora Haney
Katt
Howard Jenn
Kat
Totto
Eoworth Herald
Missing Ford Car Found In Greenfield After Borrowing
A Ford car left in front of a Greenfield store on North Lawn Avenue was reported missing Sunday around 10 PM. It was located on the east side of the square and appeared to have been borrowed and returned. The vehicle belonged to Woody Dawson of the Armsworth community.
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Greenfield
North Lawn Avere
Von
Woody Dawson
Armsworth
Autumn Rain Returns With Steady Drizzle Across City
The autumnal rains persist as clouds linger after a week of mixed showers. A steady drizzle resumes tonight with occasional showers continuing through the day. Weather officials urge residents to carry umbrellas and drive cautiously on slick streets.
Plans for Fortnightly Club Children Book Week event
Four member Fortnightly ela committee sets observance of children’s book week in November. Prize design contest invites junior high and lower grade pupils to submit book or reading related posters by 4 20 PM Friday. An aving contest asks children to choose from favorites like The Care of the Hawks and The Best Story. Details to be published.
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Sts. W J. Masson
G. W Rudiger
Anna Dawson
Peter
Thar Chindren
Imgt Ratiede
Dex
Bea
Beer Ae
Purether
Comets' Reappearances Rank by Periods
The naval observatory notes among comets seen more than once Eneke's returns every 238 years, while Halley's recurs about every 78 years.
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Naval Observatory
Eneke
Halley
Loss Prom Rust Use of Metal Eroded by Time
A fragmentary note discusses rust consuming metal yearly and estimates that paint or coatings merely slow the decay. It hints at a broader need for advancement, mentioning economic costs and the challenge of finding effective protection.
Mongoose Fierce Fighter in Indian Snake Threat Arena
A compact description notes the mongoose as a small, agile predator in India, famed for its speed and biting prowess against snakes. The account highlights the creature’s quick reflexes and lethal bite as core traits in its battles with venomous serpents.
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India
Hoover Confidence Rise In New York Campaign Tour
Herbert Hoover meets with New York party leaders and previews a late campaign push in Governor Alfred E. Smith’s home city. He forecasts victory with praise for Republican allies and plans a major address before about 20 000 in the Waldorf area. The event follows quiet, intensive conferences with GOP leaders and a large luncheon among workers.
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New York
Herbert Hooer
Alfred B. Smith
Alonson B. Hough- Albert Ote
Ambass Omi
Ato
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
Mt Madi
Waldorf Hotel
Minister Turns Prophet in Prison
Des Moines report describes Rev. Lawry Day, jailed ninety days for liquor selling, emerging as a minister and seer. He claims liquor sales aimed to protect youths, and foresees political events including Alfred E. Smith's election, state officers, and a murder case in Colorado.
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Des Moines
Lawry Day
Day
Shepler Inquest At Burlington Today
An inquest into the death of Max Shepler was to be held in Burlington La. Preliminary hearing on the murder charge will follow. Zippe and Higgens were arrested in Tucson Ariz after Shepler's body was found buried near Zippe's home on Huron Island in the Mississippi River. Higgens reportedly confessed to shooting Shepler twice saying he did not want him to suffer.
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Max, Pler
Jake Zippe
John Higgens
Higgens
Tuscon
Ariz
Shepler Twics
Economy as a Fundamental Public Duty and Waste Elimination
Undersecretary of the Treasury Elucidates that economy in government builds responsibility and a spirit of selfless service. The aim is to elevate public duty by reducing waste and enshrining thrift as a core principle.
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Ogden L. Mills
the Treasury
Conomy
Erie Atte
Speirs
Tammany Thinking Big From Alfred Lewis Novel Scene
In a dramatic line spoken by Tammany leader Joan Kennedy the character advises caution and self interest. He urges thinking of oneself as the whole toolbox and warns against giving more than one receives lest one fall into bankruptcy or Bloomindale. The passage reflects the pragmatic edge of Tammany Hall as depicted.
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Joan Kennedy
Alfred Lewis
the Hoss
Lankruptcy
Bloomin'dale
M. R. Werner
Hooverism the best teaching not done out of a hook
A fragment from a discussion on education titled Hooverism argues that the best teaching emerges from practical relevance rather than rote hooks. The note hints at a teacherly philosophy valuing engaged learning and meaningful connection with students.
Robert Custer Dies at Hospital at 69
Robert Smith Custer 69, long plagued by heart neuralgia, died Saturday at Wal ington County Hospital. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Goodin funeral parlors with Dr. W W Bowers. interment Elm Grove cemetery. Born May 4 1855 in Virginia, husband of Mary Buchanan, he lived near Monmouth and Washington before settling at 727 South Third Avenue Washington. He leaves a large family including siblings George of Selma Ohio and eight surviving children.
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Walington County Hospital
Goodin
W. W. Bowers
Elm Grove
Mr. Custer
Virginia
Henry
Ellen (Dickens) Custer
Mary Buchanan
Monmouth
Winds
Washington
South Hird Avenue
Custer
Renton
Steins
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Letts
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Howard
Charles Custer
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George Custer
Selma
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