Prohibition Reform Theme Leads Gallagher Campaign
I P Gallagher Williamsburg newspaper man and Democratic candidate for Congress in Iowa's Second District presses repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and changes to the Volstead Act. He faults city crime enforcement as a failure, treats temperance as a moral issue, and opposes reviving saloons while proposing mild alcohol forms with government liquor taxation. He also backs tariff reform farm relief and inland waterway development.
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Associated Prese
Des
Moines
I. P. Gallagher
Williamsburg
Congress
Gallagher
Hard Boiled Boys Escape From Jail After Estherville Transfer
John Welch and Frank Smith, awaiting trial for the June robbery of George Groves, escaped from their jail cell in Immettsburgh Iowa after sawing through two sets of bars. Police in a dozen cities investigate a stolen car report from Whittemore and a Minnesota night watchman’s claim of seven shots at a dim car in Mankato. Both men, with long criminal records, were moved from Estherville to Immettsburgh on July 21 and fled July 26. Welch is wanted in Aurora Illinois for breaking and entering while Smith is an escapee from the Utah state penitentiary.
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Immettsburgh
John Welch
Frank Smith
Estherville
George Groves
Leare
Whittemore
Here
Welch
Smith
Groves
Aurora
Hiiness
Utah State Penitentiary
Cheerful Farm Loan Reports From Western States
Reports for crop and business conditions in Iowa South Dakota Wyoming and Nebraska were summarized by farm loan officials in Omaha They noted most farmers were working hard and crops were fairly good A F Beck of Ottawa Iowa elected president with P F McCaffrey Nebraska and T Ralph Miner Iowa as officers
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Assoc
Omaha
Nob
Spee
Iowa
South Dakota
Wyoming
Nebraska
Rational Farm Loan Associations
Federal Farm Loan Bark of
A. F. Beck
Ottaw Wa
Weidner Heads to Fairfield for Vacation at Aunt Hiek’s
Mrs. Wanita Weidner departed this morning for Fairfield to spend her vacation at the home of her aunt Mrs. Laura Hiek.
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Wanita Weidner
Fairfield
Laura Hiek
Acclimation Claim Among Chinese Compared To Other Races
A historical note asserts that Chinese people adapt to climate changes more readily than other races, reflecting outdated racial generalizations about physiology and environment.
State Board of Education Seeks Big Budget Increase
The Iowa State Board of Education asked for over 14.196 million dollars in appropriations from the 42nd General Assembly for the University of Iowa and four state schools. The request covered operations, maintenance, and capital expenditure including new buildings land and equipment with specific totals for each institution.
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Preea
Des Moines
State Board of Education
Iowa General Assembly
State University
State Agricultural College
State Teachers College
State Schools For
State House
University of Iowa
State College of Agriculture
Lowa State Teachers College
Lowa School
Colonel Brookhart Blames Papers for Debate Stance
Colonel Brookhart told the Burlington Kiwanis Club he would address Claude Porter’s challenge for joint debates later after blaming Iowa papers for farm relief publicity. He urged eastern lawmakers had been misled by metropolitan advertisements, citing a parable used in a House committee on the Haugen bill.
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Associated Pre
Burlington
Smith W. Brookhart
Berg
Kiwanis Club
Claude R. Porter
United States Senate
Burlington Kiwanis Club
Brookhart
Congress
Lowa
Republica
Miners in Pabst mine survive five days underground
Forty three workers trapped since Friday in the Pabst iron mine near Ironwood Michigan were rescued and taken to Grandview hospital. They described eating corn cob pipes and bark to endure the siege and one man Ottomán attempted suicide with dynamite but was stopped by others. Most are fit to leave hospital or return home today.
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Associated Press
Ironwood
Mich
Pabst
Grandview Hospital
Florine Stolich
County Institute Under Way With Large Attendance
The Teachers' Institute opened this morning amid unfavorable weather with about 234 teachers reported by County Superintendent Mrs. Winnie Palmer. Madame Beyea delivered the morning address on Future Citizens of America, a Scotland native with broad experiences. Rev. Blaine Hyten will speak this evening on How to Live A Hundred Happy Years, followed by a 30 minute high school orchestra prelude at 7 20. Public invitation extended.
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Winnie Palmer
Madame Beyen
America
Madame Beyea
Scotland
Blaine Hyten
First Christian Church
Trudy Ederle to Appear in Des Moines Exhibitions
English channel swimmer Trudy Ederle will visit Des Moines next Wednesday to judge two women’s swimming contests declared state championship events. A contract for her appearance was signed today.
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Associated Presa
Des Moines
Djor
Trude Ederle
Miss Ederle
Milo A Kelly Dies in Columbus City Iowa
Milo A Kelly died September 29 1926 at his home in Columbus City Iowa after months of declining health He was 80 years old Born July 24 1846 in Pittsburgh he moved to Columbus City at age ten He enlisted as drummer boy in the 25th Iowa Infantry and served until 1865 He was Columbus City Postmaster for six years and later Louisa County treasurer for fourteen years He survived by his widow two sons Edward and Amor two grandsons and two great grandchildren One son Harry died in 1913 Funeral services Friday at 2 30 from the home led by Rev W E Ruston Burial in Columbus City Cemetery.
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Milo A. Kelly
Columbus City
Iowa
Mr. Kelly
Pittsburgh
Columbus Ciy
Co. F., 25Th Iowa Infantry
Rachel Allbaugh
Kelly
Louisa County
Wapello
Nik
Edward
Amor
Harry
W. E. Ruston
Dayton Takes Short Business Trip To Mount Pleasant
F O Dayton traveled to Mount Pleasant this morning for a brief business visit.
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Dayton
Mt. Pleasant
Died Yesterday Charles M Clendenning of Webster City
A telegram informed Mrs. J. Clendenning of the death of her son Charles Mitcehall Clendenning at 7:20 p.m. He was born in this community in 1876 and lived in Webster City since age 16. He married Ruth Hall of Webster City and they had one daughter Ola Mae. He was ill ten days. Mrs. Clendenning and son David left for Webster City to attend the funeral.
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Clendenning
Charles Mitcehall Clendenning
Webster City
Ruth Hall
Ola Mae
David
Service stations to close earlier in city evenings
City service stations will close at eight each evening during the week. Saturday hours extend to four o'clock after October. Lat.
Ministers Elect Officers For Year In Washington County
At the regular monthly meeting of the Washington County Ministerial Association on September 27 Rev W B McCrory was elected president for the coming year HW G Kreider was elected vice president and Dr F W Eastwood secretary treasurer The outgoing officers were Willard Wylie P R Gray vice president and Rev John D Kern secretary treasurer The president elect appointed a program committee consisting of Rev Willard Wylie Rev Stockwell and H G Kreider The association meets the last Monday each month and attendees included Malcom Rev Stockwell Rev W M McCrory W Sutton Rev Jry Willard Wylie Rev John Pp Willard Wylie Dr F W Kastwood and Dr W W Bowers H G Kreider.
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Washington County
Willard Wylie
Mr. Stockwell
H. G. Kreidrt
Mallcolm
Stockwell
W. Or. McCrory
W. Sutton
J,ry
John Pp
FW. Bkastwood
W. W. Bowers
H. G. Kreider
West Liberty Woman Dead in Suspected Suicide
The body of Mrs. Paul Skriver, 50, of West Liberty was found in a cistern by her husband at about 5 am. She had suffered bouts of melancholy for two years and is believed to have taken her own life between midnight and early morning.
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Aseofated Press
Paul Skriver
West Liberty
Myra. Skriver
Sigourney Man John Frederick Dead in Sigourney
John Frederick died in Sigourney Tuesday at 6 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM in the Christian church in Keota with Rev. F W Sutton of Washington in charge.
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Sigourney
John Frederick
Christian Church
Keota
F. W. Sutton
Washington
Festival Plans Advance as County Fair Nears
Organizers forecast sunny October days for the county festival with promises of dances free acts and agricultural exhibits. A beauty contest offers 100 for Miss Washington County aged 15 to 26 with the winner to be crowned queen. entries welcomed via Mayor George Maxwell. Parade floats are under construction as prizes are posted for parade features.
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Howard Clark
Claude Porter
Washington
Washington National Park
Q George Maxwell
Washington County
Hearst urges Iowa marketing and research agencies in state plans
In Des Moines on September 29 th Hearst president of the Iowa Farm Bureau argued for creating a state marketing department and a bureau of agricultural research to combat misinformation, aid marketing of products and bolster farming amid hog cholera and corn pest threats. He warned that neglect could erode agriculture as Iowa’s base.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Bureau of Research
State Board of Education
Bey Charles Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Hearst
Iowa State College
Agnes
Towa
Bureau of Agricultural Research
Wearst
Sherman
Iowa State Dairy Association
Iowa Manufacturing Association
Bailey Undergoes Operation at County Hospital
Theodore Bailey was operated on at the county hospital this morning and is reported to be getting along very nicely. He was brought there Sunday afternoon after falling ill while in Iowa City to attend the University. His mother Mrs Marsh W Bailey was in Houston and came this morning to remain until he improves.
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Theodore Bailey
Iowa City
Marsh W. Bailey
Hoston
Mrs Bart Gregory Visits Mrs Hilton at County Hospital
Mrs Bart Gregory called on Mrs Hilton who is currently staying at the county hospital to visit and wish her well.
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Bart Gregory
Yeater
M. Hilton
RoseLavehdin Visits Town City Home of Davidsons
RoseLavehdin arrived Tuesday evening for a brief stay with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Davidson in Town City.
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RoseLavehdin
R. J. Davidson
Keota A C Ready for Opening Game vs Iowa County Tigers
Keota A. C. prepares to host the Iowa County Tigers of Williamsburg at 2 30 p m with a strengthened forward wall led by Chez and Britton from Kalona and Blumenstein and Lewis from Wellman. Coach Landis expects a strong semi pro level performance.
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Keota
Keota A. C
Iowa County Tigers
Williamsburg
Chez and Britton
Kalona
Blumenstein
Lewis
Wellman
Tuberculosis Eradication Meeting Planned in West Chester
A TB eradication meeting is set for Friday evening at the West Chester schoolhouse. Strodtman of the U S Department of Agriculture will discuss county area eradication plans. A free movie Out of the Shadows will be shown. all interested residents are invited.
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West Chester Ilay
Fi. Strodtman
United States Department of Agriculture
Jury Awards 1250 to G W Grecian in Steels Case
After an all night session the jury found for GW Grecian against Milo M Steele in the Grecian Steele case. The verdict awards 1250 dollars with the court judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff. Mrs Grecian, center of the dispute, had died months earlier.
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Grecian-Steele
GW. Grecian
Grecian
Elmira E Steele
Milo MM. Steele
Milo M. Steele
Jesuse J_ Miller
Sioux City Has Real Bridge Fans
Sioux City features bridge fans from mild to ardent, with a notable group meeting daily at the Elie Club during noon. A prominent Sioux City businessman often rides by taxi to join the session, ensuring punctuality for the others. The article notes the Northwest Iowa conference of Methodist Episcopal churches in session at Grace Church with ordination of ministers and two addresses by Bishop Titus Lowe.
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de Associated Press
Elie Club
Sioux City
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Titus Lowe
Singapore
Straits Settlement
China
Chicago Visitors Return After Midwest Visit
James F Branhan and Mr and Mrs Fred Gustafson and their son Walter returned to their Chicago home last evening after visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Knass.
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James F. Branhan
Fred Gustafson
Walter
Chicago
J. J. Kna Hiss
Henrietta Wilson Visits Columbus Junction Parents
Henrietta Wilson goes to her home at Columbus Junction in the evening to spend a few days’ vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wilson.
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Henrietta Wilson
Columbus Junction
Ma. J. M. Wilson
Business Callers Visit Local Market
Roy Blankenhorn and the son of Alnaworth visited the local market today as business callers, meeting merchants and discussing trade opportunities.
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Roy Blankenhorn
Alnaworth
Porter Demands Debates for Iowa Senate Race
The Democratic nominee Claude R. Porter challenges Republican Colonel Smith W. Brookhart to a series of joint debates across Iowa districts. Porter attacks Brookhart for ridiculing Iowa, harming its credit, and lacking constructive agricultural plans while urging voters to compare records in public discussions. Brookhart was scheduled to speak in Burlington today.
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Iowa
Claude R. Porter
Smith W. Brookhart
Porter
Brookhart
Mr. Porter
Lowa
Bicycle Races Set for October Eighth in Washington County
The notice announces bicycle races on October 8 open to riders of any age under 21 with prizes including gold and cold strap watches. Events feature parade prizes for best float, two 220 yard sprints, endurance, plank ride, and a newspaper throw. Entries via M C A or school forms. no entry fee. Sponsored by Calehhradea of America Inc and local organizers.
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BW Detri
Anyona
Washington County
M. C
Cale Hrradea of America, Inc
New York
George Stew
L. Stewert and How
Mrs. Howard Freshwaters Visits From Keota
Mrs. Howard Freshwaters came today from Keota to spend the day with her parents.
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Howard Freshwaters
Keota
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