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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1925
Page
8
Secretary Gribben warns Iowa farmers that despite high corn prices the state may import corn this year due to a reduced crop and higher feeding needs. The discussion comes amid Senate maneuvers on the Norris operation, Underwood bill, and Jones amendment as lawmakers debate policy directions.
Washington dispatch notes pressure over Kellogg replacing Hughes and the narrow two member cabinet after the resignation. It cites Coolidge’s timing and motive, compares Kellogg to Hughes, and recalls the "Nervous Nellie" label revived in Minnesota politics.
In San Francisco on January 14 Miss Edith Gillespie washed her hair with gasoline and gave it a scalp massage. Friction sparked by her fingers ignited the gasoline, causing fatal burns.
Harry St Snodgrass known as the King of the Ivories signs off from WOS Jefferson City tells of a farewell program featuring his favored pieces and a final prison orchestra performance The plan includes a cross country ride in a bumper automated gift from prison mechanics and a bankroll around 6000 dollars Gov Baker warns against further prison contacts as Snodgrass begins a new life as a paid artist with a mandecule tour starting at Evansville Indiana on January 1 The entourage includes his wife and 8 year old son plus manager and an announcer at 150 dollars a week
Hugh Robbard aged 70, recently pardoned by Governor Kendal after 30 years of a life sentence, intends to remain at Fort Madison prison. Robbard and Leon Hardy were convicted in 1854 for the slayings of railroad policemen Theodore Frith and Henry Taleott. both deny guilt. Hardy, 55, was freed yesterday and headed to Texas to pursue writing.
Washington reports 1924 calendar year foreign trade favoring the United States with a total surplus of $977,285,000 in commerce department figures. The report details the nation’s annual trade position and related figures for the 12 months.
Berkeley scientist Dr. Herbert M. Evans reports a glandular nutrient called Vitamin X that, when injected under the skin or into body cavities, can convert normal guinea pigs rats and tadpoles into ants or antlike forms.
Paris dispatch reports interallied conference signing the Agreement regarding distribution of Dawes payments with Roumania and Italy reservations removed. The pact, 27 clauses in five chapters, limits claims, and outlines Ruhr, occupation costs, and future reparation financing. Kellogg hailed progress. Britain and France led in moderation toward settlement for all powers including smaller states.
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Des Moines reports Gov. W N E Kendall retires to begin a world tour with Mrs. Kendall. His record includes a first complete budget measure, Rockefeller foundation funding for a medical unit, consolidation of boards, public utilities and gasoline tax laws, funding for normal training, and tax timing changes. His tenure also features seven hangings, expanded state parks, women on boards, child welfare, and a state printing saving of 100000. The administration fought the Pittsburgh plate and supported agricultural relief and blue sky laws.
Alfred Severin long time Cedar Falls post office carrier had an operation at Sartori Memorial hospital yesterday and is reported to have rallied in satisfactory manner.
The Senate adopted the Underwood bill to dispose of the Muscle Shoals project for the second time in a week. The final tally was 46 to 35 with Norris opponents, as Jones offered a commission substitute later rejected 43 to 38, keeping the Underwood measure in place.
Iowa Farm Bureau secretary Ray Gribben cautions that 1925 calculations must reflect reduced crop yields and higher costs. President Hearst pays tribute to Henry C. Wallace and stresses agriculture gains through thrift and data from Wallace’s department. A meat and corn price basis for 1925 is deemed insufficient. Opposition to an $85 million road bond plan grows among county farm bureaus with concerns of urban profits and funding.
Twenty seven additional patients were moved to Cerro Gordo county home in Mason City yesterday when a delegation of inmates from the Cherokee state hospital were brought to the facility.
Thomas Jerdee of 436 Dawson Street barely escaped drowning after stepping into a hole in the ice above the Mullan Avenue bridge. The nine foot deep water was avoided only by clinging to the ice until he could crawl to safety and retrieve dry clothes.
Two suave bank examiners robbed Farmers State Bank of Chenoa of 75000 after taking over the bank late yesterday. They waited while staff left, bound J F Kelly, and raided currency, gold, and bonds totaling 75000. Police statewide hunted the suspects.
The Monarch, built in 1911 and a participant in the Battle of Jutland, was towed to an undisclosed Atlantic spot to be sunk by the British Atlantic fleet as part of secret experiments under the Washington treaty.
Father J. S. Ricard of Santa Clara University predicts an earthquake during the total solar eclipse on January 24. He explains a sun solor alignment will cause a greater lunar tidal pull, triggering seismic activity especially over oceans and large waters. He notes sun spot activity will not materially affect the outcome.
Lawrence Kansas January 14 H Windtey resumes duties as chancellor of the University of Kansas after the state board of administration in Topeka ordered reinstatement following request by Governor-elect Ben Pavlen The event followed a December removal by Governor Davis prompting loud demonstrations, cheers from students, and a serenade by the band.
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