Germany’s postwar building boom signals shifting wealth
International correspondent reports a year of rising construction across Germany. In Berlin and provinces, permanent work thrives with new banks, railways, and lavish homes rising while paper wealth fuels luxury classes. Farmers prosper with modern tools as currency reforms loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menott Saunders
International
Berlin
Germany
Uch
Unter den Lindau
Friederickstrasse
Russia
Negro Father of 23 Forced to Hold Two Jobs to Keep Them
Fort Dodge Iowa December 22 1924 a Negro father Ike Lomas 52 works as a station ary foreman in the M and St L roundhouse from 4 to 12 and hauls ashes eight more hours weekly. He is father to 23 children with six dead and seven at home the youngest six months old. He and his Louisiana born wife support a large brood amid strained finances and the mayor affirms he may work without a license. Christmas party and gifts at Bishop cafeterias end the item.
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Fort Dodge
Ike Lomas
Lomas
Louisiana
Findlay
Alaskan Scene Features Toy Lion Amid Icey Peaks
A window display at the Y M C A shows a miniature Alaskan landscape with snow capped mountains and a frozen stream. A small toy lion perches on a chilly crag as passersby feel the cold wind and bright whiteness of a recent storm.
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Northland
Ford Will Carry Coolidge Dubious Help
William Jennings Bryan condemns Henry Ford's endorsement of Calvin Coolidge, arguing the move harms Coolidge by aligning Ford with big business and the wealthy. He warns Ford loses prominence as the campaign nears and shifts boost to Coolidge, stressing class tensions between high and low income voters.
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FORD
Coolidge
Associated Press
Miami
Pla
William Jennings Bryan
National Democratic
Henry Ford
Mr. Coolidge
Coglidge
Roumania and Russia Trade Talks Focus on Commerce
In Bucharest on December 22 a Roumanian and Russian commission negotiates a commercial treaty confined to trade matters. The talks come amid reduced emphasis on the Bessarabian issue and indicate Roumania’s stance on the territory ceded under the armistice with Soviet Russia.
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Bucharest
Tiraspol
Roumania
Soviet Russia
Roumanian
Arthur Hummel Confined Long After Street Accident
Arthur Trummel suffered numerous cuts and bruises when he was struck by a car at Washington street and Park avenue. Injuries are severe, and he will be confined to his home at 108 South for some time. Police have not learned the identity of the driver, and investigators continue examining clues after the hit-and-run.
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Arthur Trummel
Mobile
108 South
Washington Street
Park Avenue
Movies Shown at East High During Vacation
Two motion picture programs will be shown at East High during Christmas vacation with two daily showings at 2 30 and 7 30 p m One program on Friday December 28 features the eight reel The Good Provider and a Buster Keaton two reel comedy The Scarecrow The Sky Pilot will be the January 4 feature accompanied by a two reel educational Abraham Lincoln and a Buster Keaton comedy Neighbors.
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East High
Buster Keaton
Sky
Abraham Linco
Neighbors
Longtime Waterloo grocer Reuben Brown retires to Long Beach
Reuben Brown 70 receives a gold watch and traveling bag at Smith Lichty Hillman Co for 33 years as a salesman. He will move with wife to Long Beach Cal, ending a 40-year Waterloo grocery career begun in 1882 with varied firms and a brief partnership. His son Burr Arthur Brown is city attorney in Long Beach.
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Lonot
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Coa
Reuben S. Brown
Brown
Long Beach
Cal
George E. Liechty
Jhhain
Rubens
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co
RSB
Reuben § Brown
Pennsylvania
Waterloo
Henry §. Brown
Seventh
Sycamore Streets
Reuben
George B. Lichty
Shook & Walker
Brown & Duffee
Brown & Fisher
Tlingis
Albert
Iowa
Mr. Lichty
Watersloo
Burr Arthur Brown
Widow and family relocate to California after loss
The article notes the death of a predecessor and mentions Mrs. Maran, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R Brown, who live in Los Angeles. It states that both children are citizens and that the family intends to move their home to California.
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Maran
R.§. Brown
Los Angeles
Police Notes From The City Headlines
Police notes report Patrolman E J Margratz off duty sick at 1 am. A gum machine at B and O fruit store smashed. LeRoy J LaFrentz, 17, sought for mother’s critical illness. Warrant issued for W S Bird for false checks, bond 100. Boulevard lights stay on until 11 am during holidays. Two wheel push cart and two bicycles reported stolen. overcoat lost from mail wagon. Emil Stelfin returns from 210 days vacation to study crime detection. Hobo roundup planned. five suspects brought in. police court not needed today.
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E. J. Margratz
LeRoy J. LaFrentz
Yayenport
W. S
Bun) Bird
Emil Stelfin
Identiscation Bureau
Chicago
PL Ee
Walker
Crude oil prices rise in Pittsburgh dealers announce 15 cent hike
The Joseph Seeph agency, buyers for Standard Oil, announced a 15 cent per barrel price increase on certain crude grades in Pittsburgh. New prices list Cabell 1.35, Somerset Medium 1.26, Somerset Light 1.45.
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Pittsburgh
Joseph Seeph
Standard Oil Company
Cabell
Somerset
St Ansgar grows world famed onion cabbage and ginseng
From Mitchell County Iowa comes a feature on St Ansgar’s truck farming. Bohemian Sedlacek cleared 40000 yearly from onions and other crops while A O Gilbertson harvested 21 barrels of ginseng valued at 51400 and seed offers at 22000. Ginseng roots fetch high prices in China. soil suits many crops. area thrives on hemp and cabbage with varied profits beyond corn.
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United Press
St. Ansgar
Lovel Prairia
Mitchell County
Iowa
Mr. Sedlacek
Gibertson
Sedlacelli
Gilbertson
Thia
China
Niversifeation
Railroad patrons to receive Christmas cards on board
Passengers on the Illinois Central system will be handed a Christmas card today as they board. The card bears a greeting from I C President A Markham and is distributed by conductors as tickets are collected. The card features a cheerful message and the President’s signature.
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Ivory
A. Markham
Markham
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Bryan
Roumania Dickers
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Eastman Kodak
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Cal J. Miller
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I. C
Sheffield Plate
Ludwig the Jeweler
West Side
Auto Radiator Repair CO
West Park Ave
California Fruit & Confectionery
East Fourth
Florista Tel. Delivery
Sherwood
Park Ave
Jefferson
Saturday Evening Post
Phonea
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Standard Battery & Electric Co
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Meringues
Merily
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National Relish Mfg. Co
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