Union organizer beaten in South Carolina assault
Clea Tessner 24 of Kings Mountain says three men stripped him from bed in Charlotte and beat him in a roadside wood in South Carolina then warned he would be killed if he returned. He says the attackers from Gastonia planned to “clean out the unions” and hang members. Tessner is the second organizer mobbed after Ben Wells was whipped in Gastonia last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
U.P
Clea Tessner
Kings Mountain
South Carolina
Tessner
Gastonia
Ben Wells
Wells
Synthetic rubber like crust yields for young women
A San Francisco Chronicle quip notes that many young women in the country create a product reminiscent of Germanys synthetic rubber, humorously likened to st ple crust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
San Francisco Chronicle
Two Kinds of People Dominate Advertising in Newsrooms
A witty Mesa Arizona Journal Tribune remark contrasts those seeking free newspaper ads with others. The quip highlights newsroom marketing tensions and the push for free publicity in press culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa (Ariz
Journal Tribune
Kalona Happenings Include Visits And Moves
Mrs W H Plank and son Stanley along with Mr and Mrs A R Stutsman and Mrs Ida Phillips visited Cedar Rapids on business. Dora Randall returned to Iowa City after two weeks visiting relatives here and at Lynch laws. Mildred Grady will start nurses training at Mercy Hospital Town City this fall. Sol Roup visited Cedar Rapids Thursday. Henry Bender family moved to southwest Kalona. Harry Bigelow family moved into Ferdin and Myers estate property. Rev S P Apfel will move to Mediapolis to lead the Methodist pastorate. Veda Ehrenfelt of Iowa City visited the Ehrenfelt home. Marie Apfel and Ed Niffenegger married last Wednesday. Mollie Gingerich and Grace Grecian entered a course in a business college in Iowa City.
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Kalona
W H. Plank
Stanley
A. R. Stutsman
Ida Phillips
Cedar Rapids
Dora Randall
Iowa City
Lacy Laws
Mildred Grady
Mercy Hospital
Town City
Sol Roup
Henry Bender
Harry Bigelow
Ferdinand Myers
Rev
S. P. Apfel
Mediapolis
Tom Lahey
Theodore Pratt
Washington
W. H. Jackson
Marie Apfel
P. S. Apfel
Ed Niffenegger
Sarah Niffenegger
Mollie Gingerich
Grace Grecian
Iowa
Cty
Thursday's Five Best Radio Features
United Press synopsis lists five radio features for Thursday across networks WEAF WARBC WABC and WIZ. Programs include Sunshine hour at 6 CST on WEAF, a detective drama on WARBC at 7 CST, Hank Simmcens showboat on WABC at 8 30 CST, and a singing segment from the Sei berling singers on WIZ at 7 CST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
WEAF
NBC
Sunshine Hour
WARBC
CBS
WABC
Hank Simmcens
WIZ
Seiberling Singers
Murphy the Hobo King Dies in University Hospital
Iowa City reports the death of James Speed Murphy known as Murphy the Hobo King. He spent years wandering the roads and performing in circus and comedy acts before using his money to aid the sick and destitute hoboes. He died after a week in University Hospital, his origins and early life remaining largely a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
U.P
James ‘Speed’ Murphy
Versity
Murphny
Sam
Pital
P. T. Barnum
Valley Notes Include Family Illness and Local Events
In Valley on September 17 readers learn of a prolonged illness of an eleven year old girl treated for acute appendicitis at Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield. The letter covers fairs visits, town residents at the state fair, a Ford pickup purchase, and school opening with teacher Stella Ryals and twenty four pupils.
Senate records show scant public interest in tariff bill
Washington reports a sharp drop in public messages about the $600,000,000 Republican tariff measure as the Senate weighs the bill. Only six petitions arrived in two weeks, far fewer than the 10,000 received during committee drafting, signaling weak citizen input on tariff actions. A separate fight over regulating air transport under government rules also heated the Senate debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
United States Senate
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Swimming Meet Between Muscatine Washington At Local Y Pool
Thursday night swimming meet between Muscatine and Washington high school junior high and grade school boys at the local Y pool. About fifteen boys from each town will compete in diving stunts relay races and other events. Admission 20 cents. Public invited.
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Muscatine
Washington
Baby Returns Home After Ten Day Trip
The baby came home Saturday night from a ten day visit to relatives in Kansas Shenandoah and Delta with Mrs Klett's parents. Mr and Mrs Edward Engle and baby spent Friday evening at the Altenbernd home. The Ladies Aid met all day at the church on Wednesday Sept 11 with eleven members, quilting. It was decided to meet again during the Fall Festival in Washington. An all day meeting with ten members was held with Mrs Doc Engle and Nona Times as guests. They planned to pay 159 dollars pledged to the minister's salary and install a sink in the basement kitchen. Lee Henry bought corn from WW A Scott and shelled Friday. Francis Feltz and W J Pfiefer sawed wood Thursday. Nellie Pfiefer stayed at the Pfiefer home Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hotle and baby visited there Sunday. Rev Klein, ill with quinsy, could not lead services. Mr Soule led. A large crowd attended hoping for a future visit. Mrs Will Brinning is ill with infections in both hands. Mrs Francis Feltz assists. A light frost Friday night caused no damage.
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Baby
Kansas
Shenandoah
Doc Engle
Nona
Nick Tinnes
Walter Sheets
Lee Henry
Healthy financial conditions prevail in Iowa
Des Moines reports that banks and representative houses show better collections this year than since the world war. L A Andrews state commissioner of banks says Iowa is in the best financial shape since the war and credits improved credit judgment and the expansion of chain banking along paved roads and cars.
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Des Moines
U.P
Iowa
L. A. Andrews
Andrews
Brookhart Predicts Equitable Tariff for Farmers Union
United States Senator Smith W. Brookhart spoke at the Iowa Farmers Union convention in Des Moines forecasting an equitable tariff bill with a debenture clause to make rates effective. He said the farm tariff could place farming on par with other industries and expected a Senate vote by late October with enactment in an extra session.
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Des Moines
U.P
United States
Smith W. Brookkhart
Iowa Farmers’ Union
Brookhart
Senate
Iowa
Restaurant Fire Damages Holman in Iowa City
Fire of unknown origin in Iowa City caused £18,000 damage to the Holman Restaurant and damaged three adjoining buildings in the downtown business district.
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Iowa City
Holman
Expert Tattooing By The New Zealanders Illustrated
The article highlights New Zealanders who create elaborate tattoo designs on skin, noting the artistry and beauty of the patterns. It emphasizes craftsmanship and the striking effects achieved through skilled inking.
Rainy weekend cools as residents share updates
West Chester area notes recount a cooler Monday after Sunday rain. Lee Ralston visited his daughter in Rock Island while Grandma Ralston recovers from a broken limb. D K Brumback traveled to Ollie Iowa, and Dannie Rohrer moved his family to the James Walton place. Mrs Stover sold her restaurant to Mr and Mrs Cartear and will relocate.
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West Chester
R. 1
Lee Ralston
Doyle Smith
Rock Island
Grandma Ralston
Ollie
Iowa
Hewett
Dannie Rohrer
D. KE
Frosts Ease Threat to Iowa Corn and Wheat Crops
Des Moines reports show most southern Iowa corn is now frost safe as cool weather continues. Charles D. Reed notes over half of state corn free from frost with prior frosts on Sept 10, 12, and 14 damaging some low ground vegetation. Winter wheat seeding largely unstarted due to hard soil. In northern and central Iowa a heavy frost ruined nearly all fruit. Reed records a light southern frost with minimal crop impact.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Federal
Weather Observer
Reed
Towa
Charles D Reed
United States
Iowa
Henry IV Emblem Flower Motto Forget- me-not
Henry IV of England reportedly used a forget me not flower as his emblem and motto Souviens de moi meaning Remember me this emblem gained recognition as a symbol in his era. The article notes the plant's association with the king and his recollection theme.
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Henry IV
England
Judgment: Readers form impressions beyond written words
Buffalo News notes that intelligent people judge a writer by explicit statements while critics infer meanings from implied subtext, highlighting how interpretation differs between straightforward reading and reading between the lines.
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Buffalo News
Horses and mules kept healthy by exercise and sun
Working horses and mules in coal mines stay healthy due to regular exercise and rest in sunshine, counteracting the effects of long hours spent underground.
Fall festival guests flock to Washington from area towns
Grace Walker of Ainsworth attends the Washington fall festival with local friends. University of Iowa students Richard Haney and Harold Reid visit Oscar Haney home in Washington for the festival. Crawfordsville's C. M. Strain and family join the celebration. Chicago visitors Mr. and Mrs. Miles Shelton stay with Fred Turner and take in the festival. Anita resident Frank Carter spends days in Washington visiting friends. Henry Hughes travels from Albany Missouri after his mother's passing. John C. Graber and sons of Wayland arrive for the festival. J C Rhea and family from Crawfordsville join the day. Wayland’s Mrs Victor Wenger and son Jesse visit J T Moore's home in town. James Daniels and Keota Ezra Eckerman also attend the festival at the Moore residence.
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Grace Walker
Ainsworth
Washington
Richard Haney
Harold Reid
University of Iowa
Oscar Haney
C. M. Strain
Crawfordsville
Miles Shelton
Chicago
Fred Turner
Frank Carter
Anita
Iowa
Henry Hughes
Albany
R. A. Hughs
Albia
John C. Graber
Way
Lang
J. C. Rhea
Victor Wenger
Jesse
Wayland
J. T. Moore
Wenger
James Daniels
West Chester
Ezra Eckerman
Keota
Seven Gastonia Mob Members Released on Bond
Seven men identified as Gastonia mob members charged with conspiracy to kidnap and kidnapping plus assault and false arrest were released on 7500 dollar bonds each. Judge T N Shaw found probable cause against the seven in the kidnapping of C D Saylors C M Sell and Ben Wells from a Gastonia boarding house to a back country road where Wells was beaten. Lack of evidence was found against seven companions including politior John Carpenter.
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Charlotte
N. C
U.P
Gastonia
T. N. Shaw
C. D. Saylors
C. M. Sell
Ben Wells
Wells
John Carpenter
Concessions and Carnivals Energize Washington Fall Festival
The Washington fall festival square buzzes with clutter of tents and shows. I B Lupton, chairman on concessions, notes the event draws income from rides and stalls while visitors enjoy free arts and band concerts despite cool weather.
Frost Thin Frost Regarded Harmless to Crops
A light frost occurred last night with a low of 32 degrees. Officials report little or no crop damage in the area as conditions return to normal.
Peet Addresses P T A At Chester
West Chester on September 18 Supt J H Peet told the Parent Teacher Association at the school house that West Chester must keep up with the parade while outlining plans for a new school building The program opened with America the Beautiful and Marguerite Auld sang Just a Cottage Small by a Waterfall Over sixty attended in a meeting moved from Tuesday to Monday due to the fall frolic followed by an informal reception with refreshments.
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West Chester
Lindenmeyer
P T. A
Marguerite Auld
Burdock
Peet
Washingtons Fourth Fall Festival Opens With Bigger Exhibits
Washingtons fourth fall festival opens with record farm product displays, larger livestock and poultry shows, and a surprise Burlington steam engine parade feature. The two o clock parade draws crowds as entrants far exceed previous years, with trains and automobiles bringing visitors. Judging begins for farm products, quilts, and home furnishing exhibits with 1929 awards anticipated.
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Lael
S. Carolina
Tak
Flapper
Veda Ehrenfelt
M. B. Ehrenfelt
Murphy
Hobo King
University Hospital
Dutch Creek
Fairfield
Eicel Maye
Richard
Daryl Redlinger
Joe Hartnell
Doyle
Tommy
Johnny Augustine
Will Brinning
Merle
John Redlinger
J. FE. Deal
Zeno Tinnes
Oskaloosa
Schultz Motor Co
Richland
Irelan
Tinnes
Stella Ryals
Eda
Ada Baumgartner
Ariene Churchill
Gerald Feltz
Dorothy
Rubio
Francis Feltz
Clover Hullers
Warren Carris
Ed Stoutners
Lawrence Carris
Near West Chester
Bratton
Dem
N. M
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Farmers’ Union
West Chester, R
P. F. Smith
Frost
Gastonia Mob
I. B. Lupton
Chester
Ted
Burlington
Harry Ramseyer
Ramseyer
International Building
Iowa Avenue
City
W. D. Booth
Lemmon Building
Helen Mauthe
Elsie Moser
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