Hudson-Essex Cars Show New Speed and Style
Hudson and Essex brands unveil speed upgrades and elegant designs marking their twentieth Detroit factory anniversary. The 1929 Hudson line reaches 92 hp and 80 mph, Essex Challenger up to 55 hp and 70 mph, with 140 improvements, reduced prices, and new features like an electric oil and gasoline indicator. Local dealer at 523 Franklin Street, manager W H Barker, touts coupe sedan and landau models in Hudson scope and Essex coupe coach sedan offerings.
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Hudson-Essex Company
Franklin Street
W. H. Barker
Hudson
Detroit
Brother and sister to be buried at Shell Rock
Shell Rock IA Dec 28 Commitment services for Mrs Libbie Borthwick 80 who died in Des Moines and her brother Charles Hummell who died Sunday will be held tomorrow at Shell Rock cemetery Both formerly resided in Independence Pneumonia was the cause of death
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Courier
Shell Rock
Libbie Borthwick
Des. Moines
Charles Hummell
Shell Rock Cemetery
Borthwick
Independence
Liquor Injunction Issued Against Two Women
Judge R W Hasner signed injunctions restraining Bessie Howlett and Bonnie Monroe from liquor law violations. The county attorney had requested the injunctions.
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R. W. Hasner
Bessie Howlett
Bonnie Monroe
Salvation Army Party Delights 366 Waterloo Children
The Salvation Army hosted its annual Christmas party at Army headquarters on Mulberry Street and Park Avenue. Three hundred sixty six Waterloo children attended, each receiving a sack of candy nuts and oranges as songs and recitations accompanied by a large decorated Christmas tree provided festive cheer.
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Waterloo
Salvation Army
Army
Mulberry Street
Park Avenue
Doctor from China to lead Iowa psychiatry staff
Dr. Andrew H. Woods, formerly with the Peking Union Medical College in China, will become director of the psychopathic hospital at the University of Iowa and professor of psychiatry starting January 1. He succeeds Dr. Samuel T. Orton, whose resignation takes effect year end.
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Town City
INS
Andrew H. Woods
Peking Union Medical College of China
Psychopathic Hospital
University of Iowa
Samuel T. Orton
Allison Still Seriously Ill At La Porte City Home
David Allison commander of Robert Anderson post Grand Army of the Republic remains seriously ill with sciatic rheumatism at his La Porte City home. Mrs Allison also ill in the same household.
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Allison
LA Porte City
David Allison
Robert Anderson
Grand Army of the Republic
Youth Confesses Theft of Pelts in Iowa Thefts
Homer Evans of Marshalltown confessed with a companion to stealing 81 skunk pelts from a Zearing trapper last Wednesday night and bringing them to Waterloo to sell. He was taken to Nevada for trial on grand larceny, with 21 mink pelts left behind and 100 pelts total reported. Pelts were recovered. Schultz bought 52, but payment failed. Zirka and Tobasche lost 74. Officers seek Evans' partner.
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Homer Evans
Marshalltown
Zearing
Waterloo
Evans
Nevada
R. W. Nebergall
Story County
Harry Allen
B. Schultz
Tobasch & Zirka
H. T. Wagner
Schultz
Tobasché
Zirka
Home Building & Loan Association Moves to New Ground Floor
Tomorrow will be moving day for the Home Building and Loan Association as it vacates offices on the third floor of the Pioneer national bank building after 11 years and relocates to 529 Commercial street. The remodeled Commercial street site, formerly occupied by A. A. Asquith & Bros., features a new front and bank-like fixtures. Assets have grown from 10,193 in 1906 to over 1,900,000 at year end 191? The average annual gain since 1911 has been about 100,000. A. G. Reid is president and J. E. Dempster is secretary.
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Home Building and Loan Association
Pioneer National Bank
Commercial Street
8. A. Asquith & Bros
Commpany
A. G. Reid
J. E. Dempster
Fettkether Funeral Held in Fairbank Iowa
Frank Fettkether died from a skull fracture after his coat was caught in tractor gears. He was oiling the engine when he was pulled into the machinery and thrown to the ground in Fairbank Iowa on Wednesday morning.
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Courier Special Service
Fairbank
Frank Fettkether
Fettkether
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Essex
Becky
Laura Frazer
Hannibal
Mark Twain
Becky Thatcher
Tom Sawyer
China
Iowa City
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Gordon
Fourth St
Ladies & Stouts
Dressel
Gordon's
Coats
Coate
Saddlery Company “Leather Headquarters
Sycamore
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