Europe Shows Gains as War Aftermath Fades
London reports a broad European recovery with improved finances and trade under the Dawes plan. Britain nears a small budget surplus as unemployment falls, while France Germany and Italy show mixed, hopeful trends. Hungary Greece Romania and Portugal post varying surpluses and deficits amid postwar readjustments. Belgium Hungary and Austria outline gradual gains, but Spain Portugal and Austria face deficits and high costs.
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London
Europe
Great Britain
France
Germany
Ruhr
Russia
Italy
Qast
Belgium
Hungary
Jeremiah Smith
Boston
League of Nations
Greece
Roumania
Spain
Portugal
Austria
Folland
Weather Talk Through the Strangers Pickups
ABE MARTIN recalls a casual pickup exchange about weather with a stranger. They discuss dry cold versus damp cold, forecasted cold, and the appeal of winter snow for walking, wheat needs snow, and a preference for dry chill over milder days as they part near Braugh Minnesota.
Europe recovers as trade and budgets improve
The article notes better trade and monetary conditions in Europe. Switzerland trims deficits and unemployment, Scandinavia grows prosperous, Sweden returns to a gold basis, and overall Europe shows healthier conditions than a year ago. The piece projects gradual improvement unless a catastrophe occurs.
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Switzerland
Sweden
Hiurope
Europe
Des Moines Auto Fire and Theft Rates Revised
Des Moines announces a general revision in automobile fire and theft rates with reductions for some cars and small increases for others. In Sioux City Fords are cut about a third while Dodges and Cadillacs rise proportionally. Hupmobile rates fall slightly. Des Moines rates rise slightly overall with Dodges and Cadillacs up about a third and Fords down a small percent. The $15 penalty for no approved locks is removed though credit for having one remains 15 percent and 20 percent for factory installed. Open and closed fareials rates are now the same and the fire extinguisher credit is eliminated. Rural rates stay similar.
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Des Moines
Towa
Sioux City
Marie Moore
Wilcox, Howell Hopkins & Mulock
Miss Moore
Tareer
Boy Scout Court of Honor Set for Friday Session
The March Boy Scout court of honor is scheduled in the auxiliary courtroom of the Lafayette building at 7 30 p m Friday. Several merit badge applications and rank advancements have been received and more are expected this week. All applications must be in Thursday. A special committee meeting will follow the session to act on reinstatement of an out of town eagle scout whose eagle badge was recalled at camp last summer for conduct unbecoming a Boy Scout.
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Lafayette
Court of Honor Committee
Auto Driver Begs for Speeding Ticket Card After Proposal
Des Moines March 9 J R Henle a former Fort Madison newspaper man now in Des Moines was so thrilled his girl promised to marry him that he begged two motorcycle cops for a speeding summons card He sped down Grand avenue with his bride close beside him and shouted I am tickled pink my girl just promised to marry me The officers, amused by his mood, congratulated him and wished him luck
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Des Moines
J. R. Henle
Fort Madison
Henle
Grand Avenue
Erving Boylan of Bristow Dies After Brief Illness
Bristow Iowa March 9 Erving Boylan 61% lifelong Bristow resident died at the family home two miles west after a brief pneumonia illness His death followed his brother Johns death from confluent smallpox February 21 The four single brothers and sister and their aged invalid mother 84 lived with the family He is survived by three married brothers Willis Marion Hriston and Charles Funeral was held at the home with Rev Mr Gowan conducting burial at Onk Tin
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Bristow
Erving Boylan
John
Erving
Sam
Del
Alta
Willis
Marion
Hriston
Charles
Dumont
I Mr. Gowan
Onk Tin
Noted Surgeon Sees Cancer Under Control Soon
Philadelphia March 9 Dr Charles H Mayo Rochester Minn leading surgeon told a Philadelphia forum that cancer would be under control in a few years not cured or preventable but more amenable to treatment with slower progression He based this on a germ theory of cancer and on the Wasserman test which Berlin reports suggest is practical though unconfirmed
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Philadelphia
Charles H. Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Philadelphia Forum
Mayo
Berlin
Stop Itching Eczema With Zemo Treatment
Cure claims for eczema and related skin conditions using Zemo liquid and Zemo Soap. Advertises viral bottle 35e and large size $1.90 with all druggists carrying the product. Claims quick relief and universal effectiveness for skin troubles.
Brethren Church in Orange Center Damaged by Fire
Fire at the Church of the Brethren in Orange township six miles south of Waterloo threatened Sunday morning after an overheated pipe ignited a partition wall. Firemen arrived after 8:04 p.m. and extinguished the fire. sun porch walls burned through with a section torn out to reach the seat of the blaze. Insurance covered the loss. Waterloo firefighters also handled multiple alarms, including roof and chimney fires on Fifth and Ninth streets, and minor incidents at several residences with modest damages.
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Church of the Brethren
Orange Township
Waterloo
Picenton
Waterloo Fire Department
C. R. McClure
Fifth Street West
W. ©. Mathews
Ninth Street
Martin Barth
Locust Street
Fred Opgerman
Mitchell Avenue
Fourth Street
W S Williams, Former Rock Island Agent, Dies
Wy. 8. Williams former freight agent for the Rock Island here died yesterday in Des Moines after a long illness. He had been a resident of Waterloo for many years and served as a key railroad official in the region. The death notice notes his prior role and his Iowa ties.
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W. S. Williams
Rock Island
Waterloo
Williams
Des, Moines
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Substitute
Thousands seek a safe laxative in Dr Edwards Olive Tablets said to be a mild, quick-acting liver aid. The olive colored pills claim to improve digestion, clear dull headaches, and lift sluggish, heavy feeling without harming teeth or gums as calomel can. Priced at lic and 30c.
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Edwards
Noted railroad man dies after stroke in Waterloo
The death ends the life of a Dakota division freight agent from Estherville Ia who served Waterloo from 1899 to 1906 before moving to Cedar Rapids. During the war he worked at the division freight office in Spokane Washington then was transferred back to Estherville. His widow survives.
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Wis
Dakota Division
Estherville
Waterloo
Fourth Street
Cedar Raplds
Spokane
Wash
Ustherville
Scouts to Attend West Point Film at Crystal Theatre
Registered Boy Scouts of Waterloo, led by Arthur F. Jury and Jack Smith, plan a Saturday morning theatre party at the Crystal Theatre to view Classmates. The special showing centers on West Point Military Academy and Scouts will meet at Lincoln Park.
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Boy Scouts of
Waterloo
West Point Military Academy
Crystal Theatre
Arthur F. Jury
Jack Smith
The
Crystal
Lincoln Park
Dont Fuss With Mustard Plasters Musterole Works Without Blisters
Musterole offers relief from sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache and rheumatic pains without blistering. Made from oil of mustard and other ingredients this white ointment replaces mustard plasters. Also available in milder form for babies and children as Children’s Musterole. Jars and tubes priced 86c and 66c.
Boute Parade Through Business District Before Show
At 9 a m Saturday a parade of attendees will proceed through the business district before entering the theatre after checks upon registration.
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Bcoute
Police kill robber in Jersey City siege
An unidentified robber who entered a house was shot and killed after a pistol battle with officers who had a cordon around the dwelling. The incident occurred today in Jersey City as police pursued the armed suspect who had been seen entering the property.
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Jersey
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