Lemmings of Norway at Waldorf Astoria Fascinating Tale
New York reports the Lemmings of Norway arriving at the Waldorf Astoria, then heading to the Museum of Natural History for a thousand year exhibit. Carveth Wells explains their strange life cycle, migrations every twenty years, mass feeding, and suicidal sea voyage.
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New York
N. Y
Norway
Waldorf-Astoria
Waldorf
Flo Musewin
Carveth Wells
Norc
America
Mr. Wells
jJump
Wells
Atlantis
Former Private Gave Orders to General Pershing
Jincoin Neb Jan 7 Gen John J Pershing took orders from a former private while hunting at Red Deer ranch Cherry county Nebraska The man claimed to be Pershing’s former private and described fighting together in the Sioux campaign at Fort Niobrara The Woods brothers Lincoln capitalists hosted the outing inviting Pershing and the old comrade to shoot ducks on land nearby
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Jincoin
Neb
John J. Pershing
Red Deer Ranch
Cherry County
Net
Mark W
George J. Weeds
Lincoln
Mark Woods
Phig
Gen
Pershing
Black
Jack' Pershing
Seventh Cavalry
Fort Niobrara
Gen. Pershing
Woods Brothers
US Mines Bureau to Seek Potash Deposit in New Mexico
The United States Bureau of Mines will drill near Artesia in southeastern New Mexico to explore a potash deposit. The joint Commerce Interior report urged development of domestic potash to reduce reliance on imports. Relatives mourn Pardee Mo Stovall, 92, who died at Evening Shade Arkansas.
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U. S. Mines Bureau
N. M
Banta Fe. N. M
INS
Uncle Sam
Artesta
New Mexico
United States Bureau of Mines
Yaat
Federal Departments At Commerce and Interior
United States
Aire
Parddee Mo Stovall
Evening Shade
Ark
New York Dems Back Gov Smith as Presidential Hope
At a National Democratic Club dinner in New York City about 1,500 attendees heard Senator-elect Robert Wegner promote Governor Alfred E. Smith as a national leader. Wegner and Major James W. Walker urged Smith’s presidential candidacy while leaders from New York, including George McCluskey of Tammany, attended. Smith himself was not present.
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New York
Gov. Smith
Robert Wegner
National Democratic Club
Whener
Alfred F. Smith
James W. Walker
Tudgs Wagner
Democralia
New York City
George MhClvaney
Tammany Paul
Hold Up Men Shoot and Rob in Fort Madison
Three holdup men entered Jim Aloore's Fort Madison home and shot him wounding Moore and robbing about 200 dollars in cash and 800 dollars in Liberty bonds. Sheriff Wisenjin of Lee county assisted Burlington police in the manhunt. Moore exchanged fire with the bandits. one was shot and a blood pool appeared in the doorway. The bandits fled in an awaiting automobile. all were masked.
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Burlington
Ina
Dan
Jim Aloore
Fort Madison
Moore
Wisenjin
Lee County
Haldup
Pollie Klurphy
Waterloo Scout Summons 1927 Efficiency Drive
A Waterloo scouting note outlines the 1927 efficiency program kickoff with 64 scouts and six troops, centering on patrol method study and new trophies for best overall and best single patrol. It praises Edward Andersen and La Verne Bachtoll, recalls past leaders, and lists January events from patrol leader conferences to court of review, with a focus on training and troop meetings.
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Winterloo
Vrepliiies
Becker Chapman Legion
St. Mary's
Vercelas
Quathes Stout
Lafayette School
Edward Andersen
Beccame
la Verne Bachtoll
la Verne
Kenneth Hoover
Suevesa
Ruouings
Elreloy
Herken
Coolidge Wis
Congress
Annapolis Novil Zding Academy
Ale Mart
Waterloo
Charles
Frederick
Robert
Charles Jin
First Congregational Church
Fl Presbyterian Church
Toenh
Merk Wade Elass
Jm Nahin
Red Cross Service aids 98 in December report shows actions
Monthly Red Cross home service summary by executive secretary Mrs. George B. Worthen notes 98 cases carried over from November and December total, with 8 new cases. The office logged 255 interviews split among veterans and families 103 others 14 telegrams 121 outside calls. The secretary sent 189 letters and received three inquiries from the veterans bureau. Back compensation awards reached 2129 dollars. Headquarters operated in the office during the annual drives and seal sale period.
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Home Service
George B. Worthen
Worthen
Ey. S. Veterans’ Bureau
Meieatlon
Nnanejal Akl
Threr
Joatlog
Mien
Mate Tae
Three Mins in Taa Petitions Rrluoy Court
Oliver W W Leayer of Cedar Falls filed a petition seeking bankruptcy adjudication. The petition lists debts of about 8, and assets with exemptions totaling 40, excluding $2,000 in merchandise. Harry M Staith, a farmer near Wilson, filed a petition noting debts of 6,342.07 and assets of 1,482.60 with $410,504 claimed exempt. Mathew J Rewind, a tenant near Waterloo, filed a related filing.
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Oliver WW. Leayer
Cedar Falls
Jordan
Fogorthens Towa
Lokal Sas
Wim
Harry M. Staith
Bankruptcy Petition Referred for Adjudication in Court
A bankruptcy petition was referred to J. J. Jordan, referee, for adjudication. The debtor schedules debts totaling 2,586 dollars and assets valued at 643 dollars. Liabilities include past due rent, notes, and open accounts.
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J. J. Jordan
Iowa Gasoline Tax Revenue Reported For 1925 26
Des Moines figures released show the two cent gasoline tax raised 8 249 297 85 from April 1925 to December 31 1926. After refunds and expenses 2 683 144 40 goes to primary road fund and 5 506 288 50 to county and township road allotments. Refunds totaled 176 025 78 for individuals, 60 80 for municipalities, admin costs 16 256 42.
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Des Moines
Ray
Johnson
State Highway Commission
Naan Se
Tt Wis
Des Moines Life & Annuity Agents Convene at Russell Hotel
About 25 to 30 agents from Des Moines Life & Annuity Company gathered at Hotel Russell in Iowa today for a convening. The event focused on agency coordination and outreach efforts within the region.
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BES Moines Life & Annuity Company Agents
Convenic
Des Moines Life & Annuity Company
Thruoent Iowa
Russell-uarrison
Ritual Conference Highlights Company Officers Meeting
The event featured W. E. Bulheimer of St. Louis addressing life insurance topics. A luncheon at the hotel Dill provided an hour of entertainment between morning and afternoon sessions. Officers J F Shambaugh and H B Bassett of Des Moines along with S R McCormick of Waterloo attended as officers.
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W. E. Bulheimer
Bro
Erill
Sion
Bitoni
J.4 F.shambaugh
Des Moines
H. B. ‘Bassett
Des. Moines
Is. R. McCormick
Waterloo
Reichtfertig Granted Divorce in Buffalo NY Case
Martha Reichtfertig wins divorce from Mark G. Reichtfertig on cruelty grounds. Custody awarded to Mrs Reichtfertig with minor children Dorothea and Georgs. Alimony $20 semi monthly rising to $22.60 on Jan 1 1928, plus $3474.35 in property and $100 attorney fee. Case heard by Judge H B Boise in Buffalo New York.
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Martha
Reichtfertig
Mark G. Reichtfertig
Dorothea
Georgs
Ipis
Divorces Clarified By License Bureau Notes And Legacy
In brief notes from Washington and other places, divorce can be finalized by a license bureau letter. Reuben Bland of Robersonville NC, aged 72, a twice married father of four, was introduced at the White House and in Congress as a champion, previously presented as Georgia’s father of 28. Adolph Manfon earns 130000 yearly in films after a contract dispute with John McKeen. Montpelier mentions no new precedent for gubernatorial inaugurations as John Weeks prays before his inaugural address. Berlin reports two Germans totaling over a ton forming the backbone of a new fat man’s club.
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Associated
Washington, D
White House
Congress
Legader
Genile
Georgia
New York
Adolph
M&nfon
John McKeen
Montpelier
John Weeks
Berlin
Raymond News Notes Tardy Party and Stockholders Meeting
Raymond Ta Jan 7. Special There will be a party Sunday evening in Raymond hall. Maywood Telephone company stockholders will have their annual meeting Tuesday evening at the Charles Prangley home.
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Raymond News
Raymond, Ta
Raymond Hall
Maywood Telephone Company Stockhoolders
Charles Prangley
Mother of La Porte and train wreck victims
Dysart residents Mr and Mrs Gunnerman were returning from visits in Washington when a wreck near Missoula, Montana, killed Mrs Gunnerman and severely injured her husband. Their son Gunnerman, who lives near town, and another son John, also reside locally.
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la Porte
Tadrew 'Gunnerman
Missoula
Mont
Jacob Gunnerman
Champ Clark Jr. 3 Undergoes Operation
Champ Clark Jr. three year old grandson of Champ Clark and Mrs Wilbur Marsh, 408 South Street, is reported making a good recovery at Presbyterian Hospital after an operation for a mus toid trouble performed last evening. The child, named Clayton, Ma, has been visiting his grandparents here.
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Champ’. Clark
Champ. Clark
Wilbur Marsh
South Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Clayton
Henry R Williams Improves After Five Weeks Illness
Henry R Williams of 528 Pine Street, long hospitalized at St Francis, showed slow improvement today. Though very weak, he managed to sit up in bed for a short period as attendants relayed news of his condition.
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Henney Williams
Henry R. Williams
Pine Street
St. Francis Hospital
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