Iowa county fairs report shows record turnout and aid
Des Moines reports for 1920 show 94 fairs statewide with record stock and horse exhibits. State aid reached 113013, up 22504 from 1919, while total fair attendance and receipts rose, offset by higher costs, with music and attractions the largest expense. State aid underpins ongoing fair operation and local community impact.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Fair Managers Association
Savery Hotel
State Department For Agriculture
Corey
Ff “Watry
Cannefax Opens Defense in Three-Cushion Final
In Chicago on December 7 the world three-cushion billiard championship finals begin with Robert Cannefax of New York defending against John Layton of St. Louis Augie Kickhofer of Chicago and Clarence Jackson of Kansas City, the top three from preliminaries. Cannefax ran 20 in a private contest, Layton scored a 12 in the preliminaries, both strong performances as the tapering field narrows.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Cannefax
New York
John Layton
St. Louis
Augie Kickhofer
Clarence Jackson
Kansas City
Cannefax
Layton
Mayr Wonderful Remedy Promises Relief for Stomach Ailments
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured stomach trouble and gall stones after expensive doctor visits. The ad asserts the prep removes mucus and inflammation, easing stomach, liver, and intestinal issues, with a money back guarantee after one dose. Wangler Bros and Hansen & Hansen advertise locations and druggists carry the product.
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Mayr
Wangler Bros
Hansen & Hanysen
Boy of 19 Was Robber at LeMars
Sioux City Iowa December 7 postal theft case reports a mail pouch stolen at LeMars while transfer from Northwestern to Illinois Central. Checks totaling about 4000 dollars and later found money orders led to the arrest of Stanley W. Ellis 19 of Gehring Nebraska. He confessed and implicated a second man who fled LeMars.
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Sioux City
Northwestern
Illinois Central
LeMars
Mankato
Minn
Stanley W. Ellis
Gehring
Neb
Heis
Ilinois
Three Sioux City Firemen Injured In Ladder Fall
Sioux City Iowa December 7 Slight improvement noted in two of three firemen injured in a three story ladder fall during a blaze at Bain Kerley Grocery 317 Fourth street shortly after midnight Rockenfield the ladderman from No 3 house remains in precarious condition with a broken left leg left arm fractured right arm ribs broken Fehrman ladderman on truck No 1 fractured right knee bruises Donovan driver of No 1 ladder cut face and bruises as the ladder slipped and pegs failed to hold the fall sent the men to the sidewalk with Rockenfield trapped under the ladder The trio were on a ladder near the third floor when it slipped
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Sioux City
Bain- Kerley Grocery Company
Fourth Street
R. Rockenfield
Samaritan Hospital
Adolph Fehrman
No. 1
T. D. Donovan
Rockenfield
One Gun for Every Rabbit Estimated in Dubuque Environs
Dubuque county game wardens estimate 2500 rabbits in the area. Auditors show 2238 hunting licenses issued to nimrods. The market, once bustling with game, now shows a poor display with rabbits priced at 45 cents each. Restocking is lacking amid constant hunting.
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Dubuque
Barrett Convicted of Manslaughter in Pool Hall Case
In Council Bluffs Iowa the jury found Clifford Barrett guilty of manslaughter after a 20 hour deliberation. Barrett faced murder charges for the February pool hall holdup in which two accomplices and a spectator were killed. He survived severe wounds from a pistol duel and is 24 years old. Turkeys are found only in Central and North America.
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Council Bluffs
Clifford Barrett
Barrett
Central and
North America
Jol' les of 1921 minstrel show thrills Waterloo crowd
The Jol’ les of 1921 Elks minstrel show at Waterloo theatre pleased a capacity audience. Walter R. French led the minstrel segment and impressed as host county attorney in a prevarication contest. Harrison and Tiller starred in the musical comedy section with Miss Alice Brown receiving strong applause for a novelty dance. The Elks quartet and other acts drew praise as the revue promises further performances tonight and tomorrow.
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B. P. O. Elks
Waterloo Theatre
Walter R. French
Mr. French
Mr. Shores
Mr. Gleason
Harrison
Tiller
Tate J.harrison
Tommy Tiller
Marion Kenneally
Mr. Harrison
Mr. Tiller
Heaven
Jack Campbell
Harry McCoway
Russell DeGon
Bite Bybank
Alice Brown
Elks
Herman Wagner
Charles Felsing
Henry Iblings
Harry McCowan
Will Radium Open the Door to the Great Unknown
Advert The Radium Appliance Co offers a Degnen Radio Active Solar Pad claimed to improve circulation and relieve various ailments from constipation to nervous disorders. The ad promises a risk free test proposition with affordable pricing and requests readers write for full information at 573 Broadway Building Los Angeles CA.
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Radium Appliance. Co
Bradbury Bidg
Los Angeles
Calif
The Bird of Paradise at Waterloo Theatre Returns Cast
The Waterloo Theatre resumes Richard Walton Tully’s The Bird of Paradise with the same cast as last season led by Florence Rockwell as Luana. The Hawaiian life saga, famed for its melodies, again draws steady crowds described as never-dying in appeal.
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Faradiso
Richard Walton Tully
Tully
Florence Rockwell
Luana
Waterloo Theatre
The Crystal Theatre and Cycling News Blended
A fragmented note describes a film at the Crystal Theatre with Mary Miles Minter and other stars amid production notes. It also reports a six day bicycle race in New York where Coburn and leaders covered 547 miles with nine teams tied after sessions.
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Mary Miles Minter
Arthur Wing
Priave
Anguish Smunitivita
Agepealing Eye
Crystal Theatre
Thipas Dasa
Titsa
Mary Miles Mineter
Mims Minter
BSCR
New York
Dec
Land Coburn
Madison
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Poglhall
Waterloo
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William. Farnum
Drag Harlan
Song Publishers
Nit Tomorre
Nizht
Elas
Alwiys
Perry Die Foo
Shin Ataichs
Llaman Crook
Wallace Reid Ulmpelf
Hollywood
Palace Theatre
Pessersby
Horbert Rawlinsor
J. Stufre Clackton
A. Haddon Chambers
Radium
Wallace Beld
Dr. Hobson
Hobson
Dr. Bell
Wallace Reid
Margaret Loomis
Eddy Berry
MR. Fatima
Ethyl Clayton
Rezanne
Ciaurden
Rawlinxon
Thiscreat
Oqdawras
Goersid du
Lavendar Ghystal
Wattle
Mary
Moore
Correctional Jronutions
Willian B. Hart
Atlas Candy & Fruit CO
Com’ Sts
Waterloo Theater
Busby Broas
Return of the Peverlte
Bes Paradise
Wola
Hawahan
EAR Singers & Players
Ale Naloni
Sks
Singing
Hawaiiians
Theate Busey Bros., Mapaters
Minstrels
United Theatre
Tango Shoes
Vudeville
Thomas
Long & Perry
Gram Opera
Jaze
Murray K. Hill
Valentine Vox
Utra
Club Man
Wrloo
Aramount
William Shari
Kelly
France
Ann Little
Thomas Santschi
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