Industrial Nation Debate Echoes in Cedar Falls Meeting
Former Governor Lawden of Illinois argues the U.S. has similar industrial potential as England once did, urging focus on agriculture and self sufficiency. The piece notes Newark North Carolina plans for multistory drive up shops, a parking garage and rising urban mobility, plus obituaries, politics and road river talks across Iowa with emphasis on infrastructure and textbooks in Texas.
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Gov
Lawden
Illinois
Cedar Falls
United States
England
Lowden
America
Farmers gain as wheat prices soar and hold grain
Chicago reports that farmers who kept their wheat off the market amid a sharp rise on the Chicago board have gained millions as European demand increases and prices climb. Analysts note that speculators profited heavily last year while many farmers delayed selling, boosting potential returns for those still holding spring wheat.
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Chicago
Pfarmats
Chicago Board of Trace
United Press Today
Europe
H. W. Moorhouse
American Bureau Federation
Salla
Moorhouse
Amierica
Vst
Budget Director Hogue and State Engineer Dean Visit Shenandoah
Des Moines December 4. The budget director Hogue and state engineer Dean left for Shenandoah Iowa to study paving problems. City officials are reported to be deadlocked over materials for street repair.
Margaret seeks help from Good Fellows Club for Christmas
A six year old girl writes to the Good Fellows club asking for aid for her family as her father is unemployed. She requests a doll and doll buggy for herself and essentials such as socks and shirts for her brothers, with her infant sister and school routines noted. The Waterloo club pledges to help needy homes within funds, and appeals for donations via the Evening Courier.
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Margaret
Mr. Goodfellow
Santa Claus
Tam
Good Fellows Club
Waterloo
Evening Courier
Weather alarm from Smithsonian forecast shocks local interview
Short Interviews With Home Folks quotes Wred C. Repass on a Smithsonian forecast predicting extreme weather next year that could complicate food production. He urges agricultural planners to favor hardy crops while noting limited immediate business impact.
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Smithsonian Institution
Wred C. Repass
London Fog Disrupts Transport and Roads
Thick fog across southern England disrupts rail and road transport. Collisions clog streets in London with injuries including a serious taxicab crash. ships near Dover and in the Channel face port delays amid costly economic losses estimated near a million dollars daily.
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London
England
Decies
Borsleaux
Dover
Backworth
Orangeness
Losovsky
Oil Station Manager Elopes With 13 Year Old Waitress
Warrants issued for M. E. Claver Collins oil station manager after charges he eloped with 13 year old Helen Lovelass of Villisca cafe. Officials say he took month's cash proceeds from the company safe before fleeing with her in a touring car Saturday night. Search efforts have found no trace. Claver formerly lived in Bedford with his wife and two children.
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Villisea
M. E. Claver
Collins Oil
Helen Lovelass
Collins Oil Company
Claver
Bedford
Wine Tunnel Fire Endangers 25 Men in Colorado Mine
A fire in the Cardinal tunnel of the Fairview tungsten mine near Nederland Colorado endangers 25 miners 00 feet underground. Mine inspectors warn the blaze could exhaust oxygen in the funnel as crews work to control it.
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Nederland, Colo
Cardinal
Fairviewing Company
Opposition Looms Over Reappointment of lowan on FTC
President Coolidge faces a senate clash over a wave of appointments after Congress opens. An independent bloc suspects Coolidge is stacking commissions like the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Trade Commission with loyalists. Thomas F. Woodlock’s ICC nomination stirred earlier resistance, while Charles W. Hunt’s reappointment to the FTC is likely to be opposed despite Cummins’ efforts to rally support.
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Lowan
Federal Trade Commission
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Senate
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
Shipping Board
Tariff? Commission
Uff
Thomas F. Woodlock
New York
Twias
Charles W. Hunt
Towa
Commission
Cummins
Iowa
Hunt
Newton Industry Booms as Maytag Leads Growth Push
Newton Iowa shows rapid industrial rise with four washing machine firms led by Maytag and a plan for a modern six story hotel. The Chamber of Commerce notes 300 new homes needed next year to accommodate growth. payrolls rose to 2473 by Oct 1 1925 and annual factory payrolls total over 4.2 million.
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Newton
Chamber of Commerce
Maytag
Woodrow
Delivery window notice for Courier and late delivery process
The notice states Courier delivery should occur before 5 30. If not received by that time due to carrier error or other cause, plan 5160 and a copy of the paper will be sent. One call must reach the office before 7 30 p.m.
Large Blaze Damages Waterlow Hardware Building
Fire at 727 Lafayette Street caused an estimated 26 000 in losses with 10 000 on the building 15 000 on hardware stock and 1 000 on tenant goods. Three firemen were injured as tenants in nightclothes fled across the street from the Waterlow Hardware blaze that burned from midnight to 3 a m.
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Ray Tiller
Waterlow Hardware Company
Lafayette Street
Ray Garrabrant
Ross i Baldwin
W. J. — Quackenbush
Ucl
F. J. Fowler
Fowler Company
Tiller
Alll
Nate
Thom
Baldwin
Briilie Andrews
Fairshorn
Garrabrant
Quackenbush
John Hay
Willie
Tay
Hartong
Paso
Jeaner
Erhy Kent
Mra. Mae
Derby
Police Department
Angel Temptress Angers Oil City Couple in Nebraska Tale
Alyce McCormick dubbed the prettiest girl in Nebraska known for church work is labeled a temptress by Mrs. Miller of Oil City Pennsylvania. Mrs Miller seeks a divorce from her wealthy husband a Bible school teacher after a year of marriage.
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Alyce McCormick
Nebraska
Angel of Mercy
Menlo Man Wins Swine Awards in Livestock Show
In Chicago at the International Livestock Show B F Davidson Menlo Iowa won senior and junior boat championships in Yorkshire Swine class. Walter B McCoy Washington Court House Ohio took senior boat in Poland China class and reserve sow championship. Ze rbert Vincent New Holland Ohio earned senior sow championship. Amy Footprint owned by State College Farm was grand champion. Clydesdale mare She was reserve junior and Cedric Baroness owned by F L Sinders on Ross Indiana was senior grand champion mare.
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Chicago
B. F. Davidson
Menlo
Walter EB. McCoy
Washington Courthouse
Poland
Z Lerbert M. Vincent
New Holland
Amy Footprint
State College Farm
Clydesdale
Cedric Baroness
F. L. Sinderson
Ross
Two Iowa City Men Freed One Held in Chicago
Frank Browner and Lawrence Probsek, Iowa City men, were released in Chicago after arrests by federal agents. Harry Secor, the third member, remained jailed on a $1,500 bond. Secor’s car contained 121 gallons of alcohol when seized. Browner, a former Iowa City police officer, was dismissed during his absence. Flo will not regain his beat, say officials.
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Iowa City
Frank Browner
Lawrence Probsek
Chicago
Harry Secor
Secor
Browner
A. W. OO
L. Flo
Couple's Fifth Baby Weighs 14 Pounds
An infant girl named Shenan was born to Mrs. John O. and her husband, adding a fifth child to their family. The mother and baby were reported in good condition as the couple balances family growth with work on the highway maintenance crew.
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Allbaby
Shenangirl
John
Autos to Drive Up to Top of Building in Newark
A million dollar motor up to your own office plan is to be erected in Newark. Tenants will be able to drive up to their offices via a series of ramps to the various floors. A central garage will be a feature of the design.
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America
Newark
N. C
Atice
N. J
Brand of republicanism put on grill before elections committee
Seattle December 4 AP The King County grand jury indicted County Auditor D E Ferguson on misconduct in office. He was arrested and released on bonds. The indictment charges he peddled names of marriage licensees to a San Francisco firm for five cents per name.
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Seattle
Wash
King County Grand Jury
D. E. Ferguson
Ferguson
San Francisco
Witness Takes 47 Days for One Question in Nebraska
Omaha reports comptroller Solon Burkhart of Cold Packing took 47 days to answer a single accounting question in a hearing between Dold and Skinner packing firms. The record cost about 5000 dollars and 58000 exhibits were introduced while 3000 pages of shorthand were produced by reporters.
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Omaha
Neb
Solon Burkhart
Cold Packing Company
Dold
Skinner Packing Companies
Dold Packing Company
Cold Company
Heavy Coal Vein Found Near Cleo Donald Farm
A six foot eight inch semi-anthracite vein with a 26 foot cap rock and 12 inches of slate was found by Albia drillers on the Cleo Donald farm southeast of Seymour Iowa at a depth of 93 feet. Local capital financed the work, 300 feet from an oil shaft, with geology experts calling it the largest vein in southern Iowa and the only deposit of its quality outside the southern states.
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Seymour
Towa
Cleo Donald
Albia Omae
Iowa
Denver Editor in 50 Years Leaves Estate of 320 600
Captain James Tmith longtime editor of the Denver Times and Rocky Mountain News died in Denver on Tuesday. His will filed in county court shows an estate of 320 600 with half in liberty bonds and the rest in mining and oil stocks. He reportedly never missed a paycheck in 50 years of service.
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James T. Smith
Denver Times
Rocky Mountain News
Izhor
Denver
Colo
James Tmith
Taining
Liberty Bonds
Smith
Man Sets $10 to Compound for 1000 Years in Colombia
Henry JG Granger of Princeton N J reports he has placed $16 at interest to accrue for 1000 years. The accumulated sum will be managed by the U S president and Colombian officials at the end of the term.
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Texas
Lone Star
Dan Moody
Ferguson
Textbadk
Princeton
N. 1
Hewry JG
Granger
Colombia
United States
Coolidge Praises Morrow Air Board Report
President Coolidge stressed aviation as a defense priority while praising the Morrow Air Board report. He noted aviation’s growing science and welcomed its usefulness for national security, indirectly signaling approval amid criticism of Col. William Mitchell’s recommendations. The board, led by Dwight W. Morrow, received strong commendation.
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Coolidge
Morrow Air Board
Washington
DD. G
Der
INS
Morrow Aircraft Board
Willian Mitchell
Isstead
Dwight W. Morrow
Fot Morgan & Co
Brookhart contested Iowa senate race hearings continue
Iowa Republican Brookhart's allegiance and campaign actions are scrutinized as the Senate Election Committee weighs charges of fraud and party loyalty. Des Moines reporters and state central committee officials present testimony while debates focus on Brookhart's support for La Follette and clashes with Coolidge.
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Lestamenuy
Col
Brookhart
Coolidge
Republican State Central Committee
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Senate
Brook
Nuuts
Central Continitee
Brookhart Ig
Sen
Bri
Steck
State Central Committee
la Follette
BB Burnquist
Sweet
Washington
Waterloo
Washington,d
C. ¢. Clifton
Des Moines
Senate Election Committee
Jlc G. Green
Carl Stuart
Clitton
Spangler
Brookfart
R. Baldridge
Republican State Central Committee of
Emmetsburg
Follette
Yaldridge
Coolitge
Baldridge
Bronk- Hart
Blair Coan
Raional Republican
Wheeler
Mitchell
Batitdge
Jana
State Committee
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Iowa Good Roads Association
Wally Concerto
Th Vandeville
New York Symphony
George Gershwin
Jacob Demasel
Charles, Frederic Robert Rowe
Pythian Sisters
eivele _ Choral
Isndangers
Twarvester
San Fette
Henry George
Martin Clears
Monight
Waterloo Hardware Co
Legger
Reporters Before Elections Committee
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