Cummins Favors Surplus Marketing Plan at Iowa Conference
The Iowa agricultural conference discussed Senator Albert Cummins proposal for a government surplus marketing commission. It would identify surplus crops, buy at foreign prices plus duty, then sell abroad at a loss, with taxes to repay losses. Brookhart indicated openness if an expert cooperative plan backs it.
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Des Pfaines
Albert 3. Cummins
Iowa Deakers' Association
Iowa
Congress
Ceolidso
Jardine
Corn
Cummins
Coolidge
Te’ Woo
Brookhart
Keptics
Brookso
Supervisors Plan 14 Mile Gravel Road Program for 1926
County supervisors work on a 14 mile gravel road plan for 1926 to improve snow clearance. They weigh rotary snowplow purchase at 2900 dollars against snow fencing and push plows, but fencing delays hinder progress. Heavy early snows overwhelm equipment, leaving 73 miles of primary roads slow to open after each storm.
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Page Oxe Dions
Iowa Highway Commission
Nevar
Des Moines
Johston
Coolidge Pursues Corn Sugar Plan in Parley
President Coolidge weighs corn sugar as a national policy. Representative Cole explains corn sugar chemistry and its physiological edge over cane and beet sugar, noting dextrose equivalence and potential domestic production gains. The plan aims to cut imports and boost home use of corn products.
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Coolidge
Cory
White House
Cole
Farm bankers call for plan to unite Iowa agriculture
At Des Moines a large Iowa Bankers Association gathering heard L J Dickinson demand a federal farm surplus solution and criticized President Coolidge. Speakers urged coordination among many farm groups to market crops orderly and boost farmer information. Governor Hammill was absent amid snowbound travel.
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Washington
Iowa
Hammill
Miller
Webbles
Irvin J. Green
Davenport
Iowa Bankers Association
Green
Fort Dne
Betel
G.E. Beman
Oskaloosa
Fewa Bankers Association
James KH. Howard
Clemens
American Farm Bureau Federation
John D. Aue
Burlington Hawkeye
Iowa Press Association
Iowa Good Roads Association
W. E.G. Saunders
Bree Boxer
A. H. Bergman
Newton
B. W. Miller
Waterloo
State Banking Board
John P. Wallace
Wallaces
Cres
Town Bankers’ Association
Treen
Bankers’ Association
Ukra
Middlewest
Coolidge
Des Moines
L. J. Dickinson
Dickinson
Dod
Emil Weebles
Burlington
Wheat Soars After Hoover Price Comparison
Chicago December 29 AP Secretary Hoover said Wheat is worth more per bushel than rubber, triggering a 7 cent rise in wheat futures. December delivery high at 1.86 and May at 1.85. OSPF bid for Savage store: one bid at 2,700 for stock and fixtures amid cautious auction.
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Chicago
Hoover
Englund
OSPF
Savage
Lavage Drug
Waterloo Drug
Drs. G. Bickley
Waterloo Woman Killed After Car Flips On Icy Road
Mrs Ethel Johnson 28 of Ferndale Michigan dies in Cedar Rapids hospital after a December 31 car somersault on an icy Linogla highway near Mechanicsville Iowa. Her husband William C Johnson and 18 month old son William Jr were uninjured. The party was en route from Detroit to Waterloo to visit Hans C Johnson and planned to move to Florida. The body was brought to Waterloo and funeral plans are pending her mother's arrival from Tulsa.
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Waterloo
Ethel Johnson
Ferndale
Mich
Ice’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Mechanicsville
William, Jr
Johnson
Detroit
Florida
Henrietta Ethel Bergen
la Crosse
Wis
East High School
Walter C. Johnson
B. M
Thompson
Tulea
Okie
Joseph
Bergen
Indianapolis
Ind
H. R. Nielsen
Mulberry Street
Tulsa
Waterloo Woman Wins Divorce Over Husband's Lingerie
The Waterloo wife, Mrs. Vanerstrom, obtained a divorce from her husband in Chicago after discovering gowns, perfumes, and Silk Angelie in his apartment while she was away. A Chicago operator was identified as the other woman. Custody of their son was granted to Mrs. Vanerstrom along with $265 monthly alimony. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kagley, are Chicago residents.
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Prise
Wanerstrom
Vanerstrom
Waterloo Gil
Fire damages clothes closet for $200 at residence
Fire of unknown origin damaged clothing and bed clothes in a cabinet at 193 Thirteenth Street West, weeded by Sam Shapiro and owned by Harry Kresk. One room heavily damaged by fire and water. no one was at home when Bremen arrived. Boiler damage from a separate 1727 WW explosion. Additional roof fire caused $a damages at Mrs Hanamh McKeever's home on Columbia Street. Mary Butterfield attends a New Year’s horror party.
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Thireenth Street
Sam Shapiro
Harry Kresk
Bremen
C. B. Bewith
Walnut Street
Holdup Man Comes Back and Invites Victim to Lunch
Omaha report details Frank McGee who fell into a bootlegging trap set by three accomplices. One conspirator hid his face, robbed McGee of 27 dollars, then invited him to lunch. The trio later arrested as police weigh charges and McGee realizes he was duped.
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Omaha
Neb
Frank McGee
Couneil Blais
U'Le
McGee
Chens
Mortuary notices for Cathryn Berend in Waterloo deaths
Funeral services will be held for Cathryn Berend, 86, Waterloo resident, who died yesterday evening. Officiating will be Rev. J. M. Molloy at Sacred Heart Church at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday. Born in Siegen Germany September 17, 1845, she came to the United States at age 12. Surviving are five daughters H Behren Mason City Walter J. Ryan Waterloo Anna Hackbarth Moline T R Sawyer Waterloo and Tressa Berend Waterloo, plus two sons Nick Berend Waterloo and Jack W. Berend Chicago. Twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Rosary to be recited tonight at 7:30 p.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Also noted is the death of Howard C. Jenkins, 60, formerly of Waterloo, in San Mateo California. Surviving are five sisters and three brothers. Burial plans not yet announced.
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Cathryn Berend
Waterloo
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
J. M. Molloy
Nick Berend
Jack W. Berend
Chicago
Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters and Daughters of Isabella
Nome
Calvary Cemetery
U S May Abandon Effort To Settle Tacna Arica Row
Washington reports indicate the United States may withdraw as arbiter in the Tacna Arica boundary dispute with Chile and Peru. Pershing may return to the United States due to ill health, with a possible replacement planned if needed. Officials note no impasse and aim to avoid straining Latin American ties while considering Chile’s protest and League of Nations démarches.
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Washington, D. C
United States
State Department
John J
Pershing
South America
Coolidge
Ale
Washington
Chile
Peru
League of Nations
Gen. Pershing
League
Oy Coolidge
Kellosg
Wild cats and black squirrels signal cold spell in Connecticut
Hartford reports show wild cats and black squirrels increasing as a harsh winter looms. Dr. R A Stewart, superintendent of the state hospital for the insane, addresses Kiwanis in Independence, noting treatment methods while the region endures a record surge in wild animal activity. Dogs attacked by wildlife. poultry reliance rises as farmers contend with expanding territories. The sighting downtown amid Hartford’s skyline underscores the unusual season.
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Connecticut
R. A. Stewart
State Hospital For the Insane
Independence
Hartford
Conn
Fish
Commission
Miller Fined in Traffic Court for Blocking Car
Leonard Miller was fined $3.50 and court costs by Judge T W Gwynne for passing a street car that had stopped to discharge passengers last Thursday night. A second charge of blocking traffic was continued pending Judge J W Gwynne's review of Losan avenue to determine if cars can yield to let a street car pass.
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Leonard Miller
T. W. Gwynne
Miler
J. W. Gwynne
Losan Avenue
Miller
January jury panel picked for city court
The city municipal court selected a January jury panel from a pool of 70 Waterloo residents by lot. The jurors were drawn from a sealed box containing last election voters. E W Koepke, Judge Gwynne, and C McKuay oversaw the process.
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Waterloo
Lot
Municipalourt
E.W. Koepke
Muuicipal Court
Gwynne
Municipal Court
C. McKuay
Snow Plow Clears Roads in Frang County Start Today
Snow plow crews begin work in Frang County as heavy snowfall and poor road conditions are reported. Pavements are being cleared to restore travel while officials monitor the improving conditions.
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Frang County
Tiere Bey
Fragmentary Des Moines notice reports fainting spouse事件
Fragmentary AP copy from Des Moines details a wife who faints at the sight of her husband and believed to have remarried, with garbled names and dates making precise facts unclear.
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Des Moines
Dev
Mere
Foot Dennis Alvke
Fevivert
Mudd
Bankers Life President George Kuhns Hospitalized
Des Moines details reveal George Kuhns, president of Bankers Life, is critically ill in Methodist Hospital. He was admitted several days earlier with an infection arising from a boil and doctors hold grave doubts about recovery.
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Des Moines
INS
George Kuhns
Bankers Life Company
Methodist Hospital
Aken
Minneapolis Orchestra to Play for Legion Dance at Forum
Chris Mandy leads an eight member Minneapolis orchestra set to perform for the American Legion dance at the Forum tomorrow. A large number of legionnaires and their ladies are reportedly unable to attend due to cancellations.
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Chris Mandy
Minneapolis
Wll
The
American Legion
Legiona
Travels 1000 Miles for a Hardy Pear Seed
Dr N E Hansen of Brookings South Dakota secretary of the state horticultural society told at the Minnesota horticultural convention about traveling through bandit infested China during a revolution. He crossed 900 miles by foot and wagon seeking a hardy pear seed that could resist blight and save American agriculture.
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South Dakota
China
N. E. Hansen
Brookings
South
Dakota Horticultural Society
Ihal Nhesota State
Asia
Brower
Hansen
Northwest
Sizty
California
Russia
Hiss
United States
Ai Tho
Manchyriat
Suantira
Hani
Embezzlement Case of Benton Steward to Be Heard Here
Benton county court hears embezzlement case involving John Mat land former Bentoncourty steward. Indictment returned at last session. venue change requested by Benton County attorney J D Nichols and scheduled for next term in Kansas City Missouri. Family ties and settlement discussions noted as case moves toward trial.
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Benton Steward
John Matland
Benton Courty Farm
Wag
Kansas City
Frank Eee
Venus
Mack Uarry Gibbons
Emmother
Aghes Gibbons
Jan Jefferson Street
Lyle
Gibbons
Chicaza
G. W. Wood
Holland
J.D. Nichols
Benton County
WA. Cook
TIRE CLOSES PACKING PLANT IN ELGIN
The Kerber Packing company in Elgin closed after a Jamonia tank explosion damaged a large building and halted operations. About 200,000 feet of freight were affected by the incident this morning, with authorities investigating the cause.
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TIRE
Elgin
Kerber Packing Company
Miners and Operators Seek Agreement in Coal Strike Talks
In New York representatives of coal miners and state operators resumed negotiations to end the Atlantic City strike. Maj. W W Inglis and John L Lewis arrived as talks opened at the Union League Club, with initial sessions continuing at the Waldorf and Cadillac hotels. Operators pressed for workers to return pending a wage scale settlement and a five year deal, while miners favored Gov Pinchot plan including checks on sublem, price assurances, and five year contract with potential increases if profits justify.
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New York
UPJ
Atlantic City
W. W. Inglis
John L. Lewis
Middlewest
Waldorf Hotel
Cadillac
Ea Union League Club
Dp, DL
Gov. Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Wotor Freight Line Proposed Between Waterloo Waverly
A hearing before B M Richardson of the state railroad commission examines L C Shepherd's petition for a certificate to operate a freight motor line between Waterloo Janesville and Waverly. Objectors include Illinois Central and Chicago Great Western carriers. J E Jordan testifies for the petitioner. C A Heisell represents the Trans Central opposition.
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B. M. Richardson
State Railroad Commission
Black Bank County
L. C. Shepherd
Waverly
Waterloo
Janesville
C. P
Illnois Central
R. J
Chicago Great Western Railroad
J. E. Jordan
C. A. Heisell
Fort Dodge
Trindis Central
Grand jury adjourns today in Black Hawk county
The September grand jury of Black Hawk county was expected to adjourn late this afternoon. Some 80 true bills naming nearly 100 persons have been returned by the jury. A specially called grand jury will convene Jan. 18 under a plan to hold monthly grand jury sessions. Divorce granted Helen EB. Dubbert awarded custody of two children and alimony after alleging abuse by R. A. Dubbert.
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Black Hawk County
Helen EB. Dubbert
R. A. Dubbert
Donald
Dorothy
Dubbert
Boies
Cedar Rapids
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Thomas J. Preston, Jr
Grover Cleveland
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Teave
Smith W. Brookhart
Dick Simson
Edmund WV. Miller
the Commercial National Bank
J. O. Bernbrock
Carleton Sias
Watertoo
Mrs
Ytel Johnson
Hove
Mary Butterfield
Te- Ban Avenue
Dubuque
Holdup Man
Victim
Howard C. Jenkeons
Howard QC
Jenkins
San Mateo
Calif
Rir
Jienkins
Pacific Coast
A. Wish
Logan Avenue
A. B. Baum
Glenn Avenue
George Cone
Burton Avenue
Alice Hummel
Jefferson Street
Anna Michael
Clifton CG. Jenkins
Argyle Street
Wey
F. E. Jenkins
Los An-Geles
U.S
Tagni-Ariga Row
State Hospital
City Court
Springfield
Milion County
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Legion
New Mexico
J. F. Winkle
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Wotor
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