Farm Ownership of Autos Grows Hopeful Sign
Chrysler official J W Frazer cites rising rural automobile registration as a sign of relief for farmers. He argues motor power, tractors, and trucks boost productivity, reduce horse use, and lift farm incomes, noting a 5 percent rise in rural car ownership and lower transport costs since 1913. The piece frames autos as key to broader agricultural progress and living standards.
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United States
J. W. Frazer
Chrysler Sales Corporation
Chrysler
Frazer
Truck Built for Hardest Service by Graham Brothers
The Graham Brothers two-ton road builders truck features a rugged six-cylinder engine and heavy duty four-speed transmission. It emphasizes minimum weight with strength, offering 60 percent greater pulling in first gear than older three-speed models, Lockheed hydraulic four-wheel brakes, and easy control for heavy service use.
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Graham Brothers
Black Hawk teachers institute to hold Sept 5 6
The Jewett Gutlines Institute announces a two day Black Hawk county teachers’ meeting in the West High building on September 5 and 6. County Superintendent A E Jewett says all teachers in the county are expected to attend with Waterloo teachers joining Monday. Julius Boraas E W Goeth C A Fullerton and Eulalie Turner make up the faculty.
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Black Hawk County
Teachers’ Institute
West High
A. E. Jewett
Waterloo
Julius Boraas
Department of Education
St. Olaf’s College
Northfield
Minn
A. Fullerton
E. W. Goeth
Eulalie Turner
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
General Assembly
W. P. McCormick
C. A. Fullerton
Eulelien Turner
EB. W. Goeth
Boraas
Marital Woes Stir Divorce Suits In Waterloo Area
Louis C. Larsen of East Waterloo Township filed for a divorce from Irene Larsen claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. They wed August 22, 1918, and separated January 21, 1926. Vera Christiansen received a divorce from Henry Christiansen by Judge George W. Wood on her cross petition, gaining custody of minor Ethel Katherine and $5 weekly child support.
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Louis C. Larsen
East
Waterloo Township
Irene Larsen
Waterloo
Vera Christiansen
Henry Christiansen
George W. Wood
Ethel Katherine
Records Reveal August Was Cool and Wet
August weather was cooler than normal with only one 90s day and a high of 95 on Aug 6. The average daytime temperature hovered around 75 degrees before a rapid evening drop, while the night of Aug 9 fell to 41, near the frost line. Rainfall totaled 2.75 inches, with frequent showers throughout the month.
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Ralph B. Slippy
Los Angeles Adds 20 Buicks to Police Fleet
Los Angeles expanded its police fleet with 20 Buick touring cars, boosting total Buicks to 65. Capt. C. J. Sweeney said the cars excel in all weather, keep patrols constant, and can carry multiple officers with gear during emergencies while I. W. Birnbaum touted the move as historic progress in policing.
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Flint
Mich
Los Angeles
Buick
J. Sweeney
Los Angeles Police Transportation Division
I. W. Birnbaum
Los Angeles Police Commission
State Iowa Parent-Teacher Convention planned in Council Bluffs
Plans for the state biennial convention of Iowa parents and teachers are set for Council Bluffs on Oct. 26 to 28 with the theme Educated Parenthood. The program centers on seven home and school points, led by Miss Mary McSkimmon, and includes a parent-teacher institute by Frances Hayes of Washington, D C, and road table conferences.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Mary McSkimmon
National Educational Association
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Oakland
Cal
Frances Hayes
Washington, D. C
Miss Hayes
Unique Swimming Act At Labor Day Event
Andy Gault plans a dramatic Labor Day stunt at the dam, swimming with hands and feet tied, tow line attached, and a boatload of passengers. Dressed in army uniform with an overcoat and pack, he says the idea came from France with the 64th infantry band, where he also conceived playing his cornet in deep water. he is a country editor and printer by trade.
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Andy Gault
Clinton
Andy
Gault
France
Sixty-fourth Infantry
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Jewett Gutlines Institute
A. m. General Assembly
Fullerton
Carl Bickley
Pioneer Bank
Scholls
Waterloo Drug CO
Interurban
Mike Gauss
Black Hawk
Min Ntheren
Amme
Fish Auto Wrecking & Supply Co
Mark
General
Generals
Standard Tire Company
West Fifth and Jefferson
General Tire
Dodge
Pontiac
Cadillac
Jordan
Ajax
Migs
Russell-Lamson Garage Wholesale and Retail Distributors
Commercial St
Lambert
Pharmacal Co
Dept
St. Louis
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