16000 Members Pledge Grain Co op Growth in Iowa and Nebraska
Eagle Grove Iowa reports 16000 pledges to market grain through a national co operative system under Growers Inc. by year five. Growth across eight states adds 2199 new members. Iowa and Nebraska sign significant elevator affiliations as weather and roads improve campaign progress. Lieutenant Governor John Hammill noted among large landowners signing contracts.
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Eagle Grove
Dee
Farmers’ Company
Towa
Nebraska
Iowa
Farmers’ Elevator and Grower Association
U. Ss
Oklahoma
Gev
John Hammill
Brit
Soldier Will Contested in Court Over Age Rule
In Mahaska County Iowa the will of Clifford E. Evans a World War I soldier killed in France is challenged after a district court ruled the 19 year old was not of full age to dispose of personal property under a simple statute. The case centers on whether service in the United States Army grants age eligibility for making a will and has drawn attention from veterans of Evans unit the 151st Machine Gun Battalion.
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Oskaloosa
Dec
Cligard E. Javang
D. W. Hamilton
District Court
Mahaska County
Clifford B. Evans
France
Evans
Clifford
United S
Point
Aetoaltates Army
Ted
United States
Co. 8
Hatter
Erwin
Sunday Schools of Iowa Gift to Near East Work
In Des Moines on December 23 nearly 1,506 Iowa Sunday schools joined in a Christmas drive to aid starving boys and girls in the Near East. Officers at the Near East Relief headquarters reported gifts of funds clothing and food collected through school efforts across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dex Moines
Near East End
Near East Jar
Armenta
Women Share in Heavy Work With Men in Russia
Amid shortages and conscription, women join men in labor across Petrograd. Street scenes show women carrying loads and working in factories as the city endures wartime strain and mobilizes for the army.
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Russia
Two Women Hurt In Morning Crossing Collision
Two young women were injured when their car struck a G W L locomotive at the Union Street crossing near Union Station at 3 30 am. The car, driven by Geprea I Meier, burst the windshield and caused minor injuries treated at Presbyterian Hospital. Frost on the windshield and a stationary locomotive were blamed for the accident.
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G.wl
Wirth Streets
Union Station
Geprea 1
Meier
Fourth Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Miller
Martin John obituary and funeral notices in Waterloo
Obituary notices report John Martin a Rath Packing Company cattle buyer for 20 years who died at home after a year long illness. Services set at 2:00 p.m. at the First Evangelical church following private family rites at 1:30 p.m. He was born in Germany on August 5, 1835, arrived in America in 1861, survived by his widow, eight children and many grandchildren. Also listed are infant Frances Wilson and Grace V Conrad death notices, with funeral and burial arrangements in Waterloo area.
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Foun Martin
John Martin
Rath Packing Company
Buver
Yester
J Smote
Bossx Street
Jill
Martin
The
Evangelical Association
Waterloo
First Evangelical Church
Germany
America
John W. Martin
Louis
H. Martin
John Knott
Winnie FE
Marlin
Waterina
George
William Martin
Los Angeles
Cal
Edward Martin
Santa Ana
California
Manine F
War tax repeal to cut passenger fares across railroads
Cheaper passenger fares will be available on all railroads effective January 1 due to repeal of the war tax on railroad tickets. The reform will apply to Paltnum fares with a straight 3.4 cent mile rate. new tariffs and rates have not yet reached local agents.
Miss Marion T. Ransier Heads to New York for Study
Miss Marion T. Ransier left Vasa last evening for New York where she plans to spend a month or more in study and pleasure. The note cites travel to the city for assorted personal purposes and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marion’ T. Ransier
Vasa
Christmas Charity Warmth From Waterloo Police Aid
City prisoners released post Christmas after police conference. One ex-service man freed without bonds, another fined earlier for liquor transport. a heavily intoxicated man found with a stolen bicycle. Robbery report from Joe AHoway remains unsolved due to delayed filing. Chief Walker receives holiday gifts. Police Matron Myrtle Tarr distributes candy and nuts to officers’ families. Business and Professional Women’s Club reports a community tree fundraiser feeding over 1000 needy children with gifts, stockings, toys, and sweets donated by local businesses and individuals.
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Eliy Jal
Hier
Windker
Antwip Pookie
Ducldad
Americ
Walter Freeman
Maynard Davis
South Ta —Iy Street
Palice
Aken
Joe Ahoway
Commercia Street
S57
Roado
Su Pm
W Christmas
Ther
Charles Luam
Wizzard
the Smith, Lights & Hillman Co
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Chief Walker
Myrtle Tarr
Nolice
Women’s Club
Ruby Elam
Lila Marecham
Edna Lieb
Inzabeth Kenney
W. J. Ives
Mryrtla Barr
Kalnsird Warker
Arthur Fowler
Uendar Oty
A. J. Marin
Elliott Wise
Boston
Sinnard Bas
West
Hrult
Waterloo Hult Company
A. C. Wilford
Fowler Company
United Nit Company
Nuts
James Black Company
Kompspen
Mout
A. J. Wittick Market
Margadant Bros
Brakery Rxoods
Campoely Yinkery Seompanys
wAltstadl & Langcias
Yankee! Bakery
Wired
Livartys Bakers
Evins Ulack
Rickanhaeh i _ Toys
Allint Wise
Clas. Warwick
Ananual
AMS
Comiparty
Hawk Coffee & Spice
G. Lanninc
Waterloo
Nuk
Boy Confesses To Stealing Yule Trees With Hounds
Jovy and Duke of the Waterloo bloodhound kennels trailed Christmas tree thieves from G. E. Hemetrest nursery on Rainbow drive Cedar Falls to a boy’s home where an 18 year old confessed and implicated three others. The theft was not due to poverty. parents faced the incident.
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Jovy and
Duke
Waterloo Bloodhound
G. E. Hemetrest
Rainbow Drive
Cedar Falls
Submarine Row Hinders Early Arms Pact Hopes
The article notes submarine demands from Japan and France complicating hopes for an early arms accord. French restraint aims to preserve U S frie nship, while Britain questions Briands motives. Japan’s demand for 400 thousand tons risks blocking Hughes ratio and shifting talks back to the original 54,000 tons plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Balfour
France
Hal
Briand
Christmas Eve Freeze Hits City Strongest Since Winter Began
Christmas day saw limited snow and a sharp cold snap as the government thermometer dropped to 14 below zero. Stores and offices closed for holiday observances while families enjoyed dinners. Prisoners remembered with gifts from Sheriff Wagner and Kiwanis volunteers delivered meals and cheer to 35 homes.
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Jen W. Bjorris
St. Francis Hospital
H. P. Wagner
Santa Claus
Kiwanis Club
Hadi Kiawani
Madalynne Obenchain links Christmas to jail cell hope
United Press reports in Los Angeles that Madalynne Obenchain, jailed for the Belton Kennedy murder case, sat among gifts and tears asking for Kennedy’s memory. Her cell, once Louise Peete’s, overflows with wrapped papers, ribbons, and tinsel as visitors come and go.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Madalynne Obenchain
John Belton Kennedy
Belton
Medalynne
Fler
Louise L. Peete
Jacob Denton
Madalynne
Ralph Ollenhain
Christmas Day Fire Alarms: Waterloo Horseplay Ends
Waterloo had a quiet Christmas with firemen on duty and no alarm. A small wool fire at Dr. T. R. McCoy's home at 706 Fourth Street East occurred at 8:36 a. m. and was extinguished quickly. An incidental ad promotes Bronson Insurance Agency.
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Waterloo
Altho
T. R. McCoy
Fourth Street
Four Men Shot After Christmas Party Turns Violent
United Press reports in New York that four men were shot and one critically injured after a gun battle at a halfway house last night. About fifty shots were exchanged. Garage owner Thomas Monteforte was twice shot near the heart and is believed to be dying. The clash began over which guest would drive the auto transporting revelers home.
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United Press
New York
Thomas Monteforte
Borrowed car crash claims two Noblesville lives
A car borrowed by Day skidded on ice near Noblesville, plunging 10 feet off a road embankment. Ralph Pay, 26, and Ruth Robinson, 19, were killed. William Kattness and Cher Was hurt. Miss Robinson died beneath the wheel. Day died en route to hospital. Miss Wright escaped injury.
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Noblesville
Ind
Ralph Pay
Ruth Robinson
William Kattness
Cher
Rille Wright
Day
Anderson
Robinson
Christmas Storm Downs Ferryboat in San Francisco Bay
United Press reports a fierce Christmas wind storm in the San Francisco bay region killed Louis and Elgin Silverman near Maynard and injured several others. The Garden City ferry, with 100 passengers, failed to land at Alameda and grounded half a mile down the bay, forcing all aboard to walk two miles to Oakland amid widespread damage.
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United Press
San Francisco
Bay
San Francisco Bay
Louis
Elgin Silverman
Maynard
Oakland
Garden City
Alameda
Iroke
Union Leaders Released on Bail After Miners March
Keeney and Pred Mooney district officials of United Mine Workers and William Blizzard subdistrict president, held on indictments tied to the Logan county armed miners march, released from jail about midnight and posted $10,000 bail each. They were to surrender to Logan officers in Huntington. Earlier both had been held in relation to Tug River district troubles.
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Lythe Associated Press
Cherleston
Keeney
United ‘Mine- Workers
Mooney
Logan County
William Blizzard
Huntington
Logan
Keener
AM Inzo County
Tug River
Man Cannot Visit Mother as Package
A Los Angeles man asked to be sent by parcel post to Dallas Texas so he could spend New Year’s Day with his mother. The post office refused the request noting he did not reveal his name and could not afford travel by other means.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Los Angeles
Dallas
Tex
Parce
Pest
Omara Cops Fight Gun Battle With Trio Of Burglars
Three men were arrested after a pistol fight with Omara police in Ousha Nebraska. Acting Captain Jamea M Mac Donald was wounded. Over 100 shots were exchanged. Suspects named George White and Harry Carter of Chicago and Richard Emerson of Kansas City. A lookout was issued for Emerson as police pursued him.
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Associated Press
Ousha
Neb
Polies
Jamea M MacDonald
Hea
Smfe
Bulieta
George White
Harry Carter
Chicago
Richard Emerson
Kansas City
Lave
MacDonald
Davis Appeals for Jobs Held by Child Labor
Secretary of Labor Davis urged employers to end child labor in factories mines quarries and farms. He said eliminating child work would open about 1.5 million adult jobs and improve life chances for children. A survey by the Children's Bureau supported the concern over persistent child labor amid high unemployment.
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United Pressy
Washington, D. C
Davis
United Ess
Children’s Bureau
The
Department
Three Die In Auto Crashes In Cincinnati Area
Early morning automobile crash in Hamilton county leaves three dead and two others hurt from the same party. G. F Pillera and Miss Addie Schaeffer were seriously injured while Henry Gullerman, 58, was killed after stepping from a car and struck by a passing vehicle.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
G. F Pillera
Addie Schaeffer
Henry Gullerman
British Arrest 62 India Nationalists
Allahabed India Dec 26 six ty two more nationalist volunteers and members of the allindia congress have been arrested and nine sentenced to three months imprisonment each The editor of the Allahabad Independent was sentenced to a Years imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Allahabed
India
Allindia Congress
Allahabad
Lloyd George Goes to Cannes for Rest
London dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George sailed to Cannes France to rest before the January 4 supreme council meeting. In other news four horses were shot by police due to ore and smoke exposure and icy injuries. A Bard’s Waterloo theatre vaudeville program featured Waldo the acrobat Murray and Ana and a duck mind reader as the star act with a comedian and burlesque acts completing the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
London
Lioyis George
Cannes
France
Supreme Council
Kurt-Reinhart Fuel & Transfer Co
Charles Sherwood Company
Bard
Waterloo
Waldo
Murray
Ana
Howard
Delno
Phelix
Duck
Choire Company
Waterloo Theatin
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Warner
Venregrind
Petrograd
Fotlowlie
We Daily
Iran
Franco
Gt Russ
Fifth Street West
Grace V. Conrad
Agenc
Daugh Carl Havens
Hes Moines
Nistner Funeral Home
Roe KK
Kuernee
Fae It
Kuehnic
Nora Spring
Burink
Sakagten
Prisoners 'B. & P
Owivers
Isay
Comeciihes
Boy
Tolmston
Mercury
Bronson Inruranos
Fhoue
Louis Frank
Jobastan
Frisco Bay
Omara
Lloyd George
Ragabond’s Orchestra
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