Hoover warns 1.6 million European children face death
Des Moines reports Herbert Hoover, addressing 500 bankers at Hotel Fort Des Moines, warned that without American food aid this winter 3,500,000 children in central and eastern Europe would starve. He outlined the European Relief council, its nonpartisan mission, and partnerships with major organizations to maximize aid. He urged a December 19 drive to raise 23 million dollars for food and 10 million for medical services, praising Iowa’s expected support.
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Des Moines
Herbert Hoover
Hotel Fort Des Moines
America
Europe
European Relief Council
American Relief Administration
American Red Cross
Quakers
Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Federated Council of the Churches of Christ
Knights of Columbus
American Relief Council
Hoover
Iowa
Bankers’ Club
W. B. Lutz
Girl Sues for 25000 Over Electric Iron Injury
Red Oak Iowa Dec 8 Miss Elizabeth Herzog 18 of Red Oak files a 25000 personal injury suit against Red Oak Electric Company. She alleges an electric iron delivered a heavy voltage current threw her to the floor causing permanent injury. Plaintiff claims the company negligently allowed high voltage on service lines and failed to warn users.
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Red Oak
Elizabeth Herzog
Sait
Red Oak Electric Company
Herzog
Found Dead in Bed in Mount Apr Woman Dies of Angina
Mrs Margaret Sparks was found dead in her daughter’s residence in Mount Apr Iowa on Tuesday morning. She had been in good health. Death caused by angina pectoris. A census notes Denmark covers one third of Wisconsin area and has over 5 400 900 fruit trees.
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Mount Apr. Ia
Margaret Sparks
Chris Lightshoe
Denmark
Wisconsin
Mother Gray
Sam Trent Refuses Parole to Save Family in 10-Year Gilberts Ro bbery Case
Nevada, Dec. Sam Trent, about 28, claimed Des Moines roots and faced 10 years for robbing the Carlson home in Gilberts, stealing a shotgun and a flashlight. He refused to reveal his identity to the parole board, saying his family must remain untouched. If he had disclosed his name, he could have been released after 11 months.
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Nevada
Sam Trent
Des Moines
Trent
Carlson
Gilbert
Board of Parole
Dinner Bell Nut Margarine Word Contest Opens
The Glidden Nut Butter Co of Chicago offers cash prizes for Waterloo children who submit the largest list of words formed from the letters in Dinner Bell Nut Margarine. First prize 100 dollars, second 50, plus many 10 5 and 1 dollar awards. Contest closes December 20 at Palmer Butter Co 709 Jefferson St Waterloo.
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Glidden Nut Butter Company
Chicago
Christies
Waterloo Shoys
Palmer Butter Company
Jefferson Street
Waterloo
Palmer
Young Exhorter Cannot Be Found in Mason City
Mason City ia December J W Schondelmayer wife Mary J Schondelmayer at 515 Twelfth street northwest missing since Friday evening after promising to preach near Nora Springs. He represented Iowa Life Insurance with Hans B Madsen at State street and Delaware avenue. No trace found. wife notified police Monday night. Books and accounts in order. no domestic trouble reported. foul play suspected. Brother H K Schandelmayer from West Liberty arrived to aid search.
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Mason City
J. W. Schondelmayer
Mary J. Schondelmayer
Twelfth Street
Iowa
Schondelmayer
Hans B. Madsen
State Street
Delaware Avenue
Iowa Life Insurance Company
Nora Springs
Schandelmayer
H. K. Schandelmayer
West Liberty
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Rapid Indigestion Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion. It claims tablets neutralize acidity instantly, relieving pain, sourness, heartburn, and belching without delay. The ad urges readers to buy a box and enjoy favorite foods again at little cost.
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Pape
Insurance HORSEDRAWN VEHICLE case ends in missing man report
The brother told his wife he would meet her in Nora Springs after planning a trip to Clarksville. The missing man, Schondelmayer, last seen at the post office with Madsen, wore a black suit with a white stripe and a dark overcoat. He is about 24, 5 feet 7 inches, 120 pounds, grey eyes, from Mt. Auburn, la, a former ministry student and hardworking local resident. The insurance company head reported their books sound. the proth ar will relocate his wife and child to West Liberty. Police across the country are being alerted about the disappearance.
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Clarksville
Nora Springs
Nora
Schondelmayer
He Madsen
Lince
Mt. Auburn
Prothar
West Liberty
Automobile collision disrupts Vinton streets in La
A chaotic accident on Fourth Street and a Avenue in Vinton Louisiana left Mr. Quot and Mr. Wan injured after their vehicles collided at the intersection. Both parties settled the matter the next day in a manner satisfactory to all. Also noted is a livestock judging trip with Swift & Co participant Miss Eleanor Mabreck marrying Carle Rogers daughter of Mrs James.
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Vinton
Fourth Street
Mtr
Bryan Grocery
Mewlor
Swift & Co
Wilerd
Eleanor Mabreck
Eugene Mabcock
Carle Rogers
James
Chin
Geome
Hey
Teanee
Taprue
Vite van Rasael
Myron A
Shetishers
Paunid Mas
Petacete
Akon
A. J. Budi
Maya's Wonderful Remedy Advert Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Maya's Wonderful Remedy for rapid relief from bloating and gas with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Uhlan cigars, claiming every size is worth the price and urging readers to ask their dealer for them.
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Maya
Vince
Town News Briefs and Court Update
Community notes describe a wedding around Shellsburg with local families and schools involved shaping post ceremony plans on a farm near the area. The district court reports juries being seated slowly as several cases are settled or dismissed. Easton is released in the manslaughter case involving Harold Standix in Sioux City after a police inquiry.
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Easton
Sioux City
Cecil “Sandy
Harold Standix
Boston
H. W. Stowe
W. E. Gabrielson
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Parole Board
John
Cs Vicks
North Woods
Klinefelter Barn Park
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Jefferson
Vinton Streets
Roan
Massice
Eddie
Bill
Hamilton
Camera Shop
Ecaules Kodak
Bridge Street
Peninsular
East Fourth Street
Harmile
Hebe Laboratories
N. Hermitage Ave
Cascara
Tom
la Grippe
Hill
France
Coty, Houbigant
Kerkoff
Piper
Rigaud
Raueelen
Hudnut, Palmer, Woodworth
Melba
Bradley
Heconomy
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