Famine toll rising in Armenia Georgia transcaucasian Russia report
Relief reps returning from stricken regions warn of heavy loss of life without prompt aid. Grain failures in Russia and Asia deepen famine in Armenia and Georgia. Black Hawk county farmers urged to donate corn and food products. Local drive led by W W u and Rev RB C with state and township organizers. Workers Miss Gertrude Army and Mrs Amy Hurt describe starvation and decimated villages, recalling flour distributions in 1920 near K-1 and snowbound isolation.
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Georgia
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Amy Hurt
Berkeley
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Marfan
Turkey
Armenia
Transcaucasian Rus
Conatinople
Anthony
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Tamienia
Armenia’s childhood in peril amid relief efforts
Fragmentary OCR notes describe chronic hardship in Armenian orphanages as relief programs attempt to address widespread suffering. The text hints at broader social distress and the continued impact on vulnerable youths in the region.
Great Western Dismisses Suit Over Tax Valuation
Des Moines report states Attorney General Ben J. Gibson announced the Chicago Great Western railroad suit against the executive council for reducing its tax assessment from 40,000 miles to 5 80 per mile was dismissed without a hearing after a motion to dissolve the restraining order. The decision implies the state will gain about 236,500 more in taxes from the road than previously claimed. seven of fourteen railroad suits have been disposed of, with seven remaining.
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Des Moines
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Chicago Great Western Railroad
Executive Council
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Great Western
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Orphean Chorus Gaves Cantata at Wartburg Auditorium
In Waverly Iowa on December 22 the Orphean chorus of six voices from Wartburg normal college and local singers performed a Christmas cantata The Story of Christmas by St Alexander Matthews. Directed by Prof O Hardwis with Prof B G Heist as accompanist soloists included Mrs Herbert Coddington Mrs Frank Holloway Herbert Coddington and Prof Alf W Swennen This marks the chorus second season with plans for an Easter program next.
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Herbert Coddington
Alf. W. Swennen
Orphean Chorus
New Nicotine Parlor Offers Half-Price Pipes This Christmas
After months of fussing with chickens, L failed as a farmer and Mitch took over the New Nicotine Parlor at Fourth and Water. Tam sells pipes and smokers' supplies at half price to clear overhead, inviting customers to drag away bargains anytime.
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Vourth
Man Denied Right to Bend Law Sunday Movie Ban
Centerville Iowa story notes county attorney Tom Fay denying a man the right to bend the Sunday law for a movie show. C. Smith questioned arrest timing while arguing the law prohibits Sunday pictures. Smith preferred arrest after the show to pay a fine and still earn a small profit.
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Centerville
Dee
Tom G. Fay
C. Smith
Jie
Smith
Smiut
Wartburg College Begins Two Weeks Christmas Vacation
Wartburg College in Waverly announced a two weeks Christmas vacation starting December. The college will close for holiday break and resume classes after the period, with students returning in early January.
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Waverly
Kidney Trouble Relief Promised by Foley Pills Ad
Suffering from backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and fatigue a Lucasville Ohio reader says ten years of kidney trouble improved after taking Foley's Kidney Pills. The ad notes the product is sold everywhere and credits a single bottle with restoring health.
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J. T. Osborn
Rk. F. OD
Lucasville
Thad
Foley
Wartburg College enrolls students for winter term
Yesterday at Wartburg college the greater portion of about 200 students enrolled have departed for homes in various parts of the state and adjoining states. A reduced last day rate has encouraged students from other states to spend their vacation at home. A special winter course begins January 3, with many new students expected to enroll.
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Wartburg Normal College
The Sheik Thee Shor at Stran Theatres Notable Run
The Sheik Thee Shor features in picturized form at the Stran theatres drawing crowds. The show tours Hadatph entite and Agnes Arbes amid lively city attractions. It has shattered attendance records since opening on November 20.
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Che Tewchius Elisa
Hadatphentite
Agnes Arbes
Charlativ waregy and the Pathe STIUAN aTHPATRE
The Crystal screens a busy program starting today headed by Pearl White in a reel entitled Hayotid Mrsiee. The feature runs with a variety of acts including Tapiey pot the Day and others. Wealth is recalled and Wallace off is noted for the performance.
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Peark White
Porhayes
Ana Cyet
Waery Garey
Tory Morrow
Ethel Hig
Wis
Wallace
Jcington
Heaton
Talach
Rebenchment Cuts Iowa Falls Train Service
The Chicago & Northwestern reform policy reduces the Iowa Falls division service, halving two daily trains and affecting Eldora Owasa Iowa Falls and Aiden. Residents seek reinstatement of the abandoned trains as the public loses steady service under the new rulings.
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Lowa Falls
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Eldora
Owasa
Lows Falls
Aiden
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