Army morale praised by Baker at athletics convention
Secretary of War Baker declared the Army during the war was the most moral in history, attributing it to soldier sports and recreation. He urged building a new army that is attractive and serves as a training school for youth, educating and recreating him as a citizen and soldier. He noted soldiers’ confidence in the U.S. future despite older generations’ fears.
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Narva Fighting Forces Soviets to Cross River
London dispatch reports heavy bombardment by Estonian forces as Bolsheviks cross the Narva River. Soviet authorities say the Bolsheviks now hold Bakahamit and Alexandrovsky with over 100 prisoners taken and pursuing Admiral Kolchak's troops.
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Binder Twine Likely to Disappear Says Hemp Man at Hearing
Hemp merchant Michael J. Smith of New York testified at a hearing on Mexican affairs. He warned that unless action is taken United States farmers may lack hemp binding twine in a few years due to monopolistic Mexican authorities. He cited over 112 million dollars in excess prices from 1916 to 1919 and said planters were robbed and near bankruptcy.
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Higher Child Labor Limit Advocated at Work Law Assembly
Grace Abbott of the Federal Children's Bureau urged raising the world age limit for child labor from four to twenty six years at the thirteenth annual convention of the American Association for Labor Legislation. She urged ending night work and unhealthy jobs for children.
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Wisconsin real estate brokers face license rule in 1920
Matilson Wis Dec 30 The Wisconsin real estate brokers card lists Tom Mason L Wildner Elmer Grimmer and G Packer now in season for licensing Beginning Jan 1 all brokers and salesmen in Wisconsin must obtain a license or face fines or imprisonment The rule applies to out of state buyers bringing deals into Wisconsin to ensure licenses are secured from the board Also mention Craig Kennedy and an embassy clerk report from Santiago Chile by AP.
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City in Brief and Local Notices Summary
Buchanan for Glassen and Y Bidg est end Fourth street bridge. M Van Hoesen opened a few days in Charles City on business. 46 instruments filed for record. 18 permits for concealed public safety items. Dr J H Styles Jr and wife return from Kirksville Mo. Miss Marjorie Lizer Leet to play Margareta at Spanish fleata tonight. George Afendrukies Co postpones Varfes Candyland opening. Atlas fruit and candy store to open. Cutler Hardware annual dinner at Hotel Russell Lamson. 40 attend. Knights of Pythias supper. degree work featured. Joint installation with Pythian Sisters Jan 12. Hi Y Club resumes after vacation. Verle Reed announces Bible study. lunch 25 cents. Overland ansan company name changed to Overland Waterloo company Jan 1. Sunnyside Country club to hire Chicago architect. plans billiard room and bowling alleys. Letter from St Elizabeths hospital notes David 3mail, former teacher in Black Hawk county, is patient with mental illness. DC government to care for him. George Goodfellow arrested for forgery. no bail set. He endorsed a check for 300+ to gain cash from a bank using Hedard’s name.
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Rail Bill Dispute Parts Ahead of Conferees Body
Washington December 30—Labor ratemaking and regional consolidation provisions of the Esch and Cummins railroad bills remain unsettled and will not be reached before next week. Conferees agreed on car distribution supervision and administrative differences. unions oppose strike restrictions and favor two years of U S control to test federal operation.
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Iowa State college displays at state poultry show Forum
Exhibits cooped at the poultry show in progress at the Forum occupy the past two days with a strong Iowa State college extension department presence at Ames. Demonstrations on culling profitable layers and poultry housing models, plus talks on feeding sanitation and disease treatment, highlight the display. Judging begins tomorrow.
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More Farm Machines Urged at Agrarian Engineers Session
Chicago, Dec. 30. The American Convention of Agricultural Engineers continued with speakers urging wider use of machinery and labor saving devices on farms. Raymond Olney, retiring president, warned that prohibitive labor wages and scarce farm workers require maximum mechanical use to sustain profits.
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Oppressive Measures Seen in Tips Given by Industrial Meet
Luther C. Steward, president of the National Federation of Labor Employes, criticized the president’s industrial conference recommendations. He said the federation helps rebuild government machinery on a historical basis and expects fair treatment, not oppressive measures, noting the federation’s constitution prohibits strikes by its members. Franklin County lump. W. 4 Bryant & Sons Go. Fhone 367
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Skunk Resents Insult of Hunter Pursues Him
Waukegan New Jersey December 30 Theo odore Jensen vows not to chase rabbits after an incident while hunting a striped creature charged him. He retreated as the animal followed close behind and he left behind a torn pair of trousers on a barbed wire fence.
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Sultigentating Damages For Wife Affection Suit
Vern Thompson of Cres ton, Iowa, sues P O Joint of Fontanelle in Adair county district court for 30000 dollars claiming alienation of his wife's affections. Thompson alleges Joint influenced the wife to seek divorce in Des Moines, while Thompson works for the Lumington railroad. Joint is a wealthy Fontanelle real estate and automobile man.
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Marital Woes and Sigma Nu Officers Elected
In a district court decree Judge J B Williams orders Elmer Heskett to receive 1109.20 of a 2000 judgment from 1917 and to have it disbursed to cover farm tools bought on sworn dealer statements. A note for 740.80 is to be paid from the fund and 166 to Heskett’s attorney. Sigma Nu frater m ample elects Judge George Wood as president and officers include LeClaire Martin and Pressey H Frank after a banquet with about twenty members.
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Franklin County Tamp and Brysut & Sone Ad
S.A. ANE Ens WIN STRIKE. By the Ananciated Treas. Buenos Aires, Dec. 30. An agreement has been reached between the harvest hands and the employers, favorable to the former, at Trear Arroyos, Buenos Aires, the center of unrest.
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Mortuary notices and obituaries from Waterloo area
Several deaths are reported with burial plans and survivors. Mrs J K Chapman of Waterloo dies at 40 at home at Chautauqua Park after a long illness. funeral at Petersen Bros. chapel. Seth Redmond, 61, of Waterloo dies of heart disease. funeral Thursday at Walnut Street Baptist Church. interment in Fairview. Mrs Gertrude Adams dies in Yankton SD after living in Waterloo. survivors include three daughters and two sons. services Wednesday at Fritz church, Bennington cemetery. Mrs Adame Rosgen of Waterloo dies at 75. survived by husband and six children. funeral arrangements pending. J C Scarbrough dies at Marshalltown. Civil War veteran formerly of Waterloo. body to be moved for burial in Walker, Texas. Donald L Skinner infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Skinner dies. funeral tomorrow at home, burial in Fairview. Adeline Waldroff of La Porte City death misreported yesterday. services conducted today. Martha Scott appeals after district ruling on police matron appointment. case reaches supreme court. Marriages listed include Earl J Barr and Mildred V Sherrard. Roy G Owen and Heler Shellhamer. Barry J Blades and Dorothy D Thomas. New York considers municipal purchase of car lines after same-day board vote.
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Nashua
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Elmwood
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Bluff Streat
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St. Francis Hospital
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Births Reported for Roy James Smith and Others
In a local births notice, Roy James Smith and Bart Richard are listed as parents. A daughter was born December 28 to Mr and Mrs Charles E B Shook at 414 Gudle.
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Illinois women join price fight and pledge boycott
Illinois women launched a campaign against high prices with a 400000 pledge to economy in purchasing. Housewives organized under Mrs. Joseph T. Lowen will survey grocers for profiteering, urging a boycott of stores that haggle and eliminating candy from tables. An honor emblem will mark pledging households.
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Christmas News From Finchford and Littleton
Christmas notices from Finchford speak of family visits and a sale, with plans to move to Waverly by March. The Finchford Cemetery association schedules a New Year dinner at Finchford hall. In Littleton a baby boy Carlton born December 22 prompts congratulations, and local families share seasonal gatherings and travel news.
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