Iowa's coal mines employ thousands across state
Des Moines reports Iowa's large coal field spans about 19 000 square miles with 246 mines in 22 counties. Monroe, Polk and Appanoose counties dominate output, employing over 15 000 workers and producing more than half the state's coal. The U S Geological Survey estimates a total original supply of over 29 billion tons, lasting beyond two millennia.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Monroe
Monroe County
Appanoose County
Polk
Appanoose
Marion
Weapelle
Mahaska
United State Geological Survey
Adams
Tay- Aboiana Or
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Engine Worker Files Bankruptcy Petition
Lawrence D. McClellan of Sheldon Engine Company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition before Judge Jordan, showing debts of 1932.53 and assets of 150.50 in cash and furniture. Judge Jordan presided in Parkersburg at a creditors meeting for Harm Lewerke, a tenant farmer. Trustee Gregory was appointed. Lewerke farmed land owned by State Exchange Bank.
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Lawrence D. McClellan
Oloye
Sheldon Engine Company
Tr . Jordan
Jordan
Parkersburg
Harm Lewerke
MV. Gregory
Lewerke
State Exchange Bank
Dove mother endures snowstorm care amid ruined nests
In Boston in February a dove built nests on an office ledge and sheltered two squabs from a storm. The harsh weather turned to ice, killing the hatchlings. The mother remained, shielding the lifeless bodies as bystanders offered warmth. The tale ends with hope for a new brood.
The Woodshed Treatment in Finchburg Mass
The commissioner of public safety endorses the woodshed treatment as a cure for juvenile delinquency per the Sentinel. It reflects a lost art from early New England days, now obscure to the present generation. It is rooted in parental care and affection, opposing indulgence, with mottos urging obedience and discipline. The piece questions who would deny the rod's memory as just punishment for misbehavior.
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Finchburg
Mass
Commissioner of Public Safety
the Sentinel
Southeast trip begins for WJ Atkinson
WJ Atkinson left this morning for a five day trip in southeast Iowa on business. Paul Howard of 418 Bayard street was a victim of bicycle thieves with his wheel stolen from the east library rack last evening. Herman Lempke, a farmer northeast of the city, will move to the Ralph Carter residence at 121 Irving street on June 1. Doris and Edna Fiteger ald Fitzgerald daughters have gone to Colorado Springs and other points for an extended visit. Waterloo Gun club plans a practice shoot at Byrnes park grounds at 3 pm tomorrow. Patrolman William Urie, who shot himself in the foot two weeks ago, reports for duty. the wound is healing with no permanent damage. George Shannon pleaded not guilty to intoxication. released on $26 bond for trial tomorrow at 9 am. Mr and Mrs Joe Kliegl of Emmetsburg are visiting. Miss Lillian Mixdorf recovering after operation at St Francis hospital, now at her sister 157 Madison street. Albert Meyer of Grundy Center reported a $40 robbery at a north city house. investigation found no money or suspect. A large flock of wild ducks rested near the dam and Sans Souci bridge in the river today, an unusual sight observed by pedestrians.
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WJ. Atkinson
Paul Howard
Bayard Street
Herman Lempke
Ralph Carter
Irving Street
Waterloo Gun Club
Byrnes Park
William Urie
George Shannon
Bar of Justice
Joe Kliegl
Emmetssburg
O. F. Teeter
Klieg
Teeter
Thes Board of Supervisors
Lillian
Mixdorf
St. Francis Hospital
Sans Souci Bridge
Rainbow Veterans to Address Legion Here Friday Evening
Rainbow Veterans Matthew Tinley and Lloyd Ross, former colonels of the Rainbow or Forty second division, will speak to Waterloo’s young men Friday evening in the armory and share intimate pictures of Western Front war activities. Becker-Chapman post American Legion invites over 1,000 local youths. admittance by card. A luncheon for visitors is planned at the Greater Waterloo association, with Howard J. Rouse and John N. Jacobsen handling arrangements. Plans also discuss Town National Guard encampment, inviting commanding officers to bring the summer event to Waterloo.
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Matthew Tinley
Lloyd Ross
Becker-Chapman Post
Amercan Legion
Greater Waterloo Association
Noted labor leader speaks here tonight
W A Williams from St Louis, a Chamber of Commerce member and carpenters union executive, will address an open meeting of the Central Labor body at Carpenters hall at 8 p m tonight. He has spoken in Waterloo before at a state carpenters convention where his ideas on employer and employee unity to resolve differences drew favorable remarks.
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W. A. Williams
St. Louis
St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
Carpenters’ Union
Central
Carpenters’ Hall
Waterloo
Carpenters
Made to Make Good Advert: Garland Floar
A Miami Oklahoma report states J C Goins of Galena Kansas traveled to Miami after reading a newspaper that his wife was held on murder charges. He denied involvement and said he had not been slain. The wife, 18, had separated and reconciled before.
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Garland Floar
Miami
Okla
J. C. Goins
Galena
Ken
Infant Isabelle Heinz Dies of Pneumonia
Isabelle Margaret Heinz infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Freinz Eagle Center died at St Francis hospital yesterday afternoon of pneumonia. The child was born in 1920. Body rests at O Keefe and Towne funeral home until funeral arrangements are complete.
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Isabelle M. Heinz
Isabelle Margaret
J._T._Freinz
Eagle Center
St. Francis Hospital
O'Keefe & Towne
Vineyard Day Delivers Unlikely Bond Between Nan and Bill Jones
Nan slips into a vineyard to escape social pressure and ends up sharing lunch and time with Bill Jones, a cheerful temporary worker. Their easy banter over heat, habit, and convention leads to a growing connection as Nan contemplates the impact of village rules on personal happiness.
Bees with his Ears Providence
Paul Donehoo, a blind lawyer and musician visiting from Atlanta, travels the United States unaided by sounds. He navigates streets by hearing walls posts and other obstacles, following sidewalk lines, judging sidewalk width, and detecting changes in terrain without sight.
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Providence
Paul Donehoo
Atlanta
United States
Iind
Doneboo
George Frost Dies at 64. Grady County Farmer
George Frost, 64, prominent Grady County farmer and longtime county supervisor, died at his Grundy Center residence after months of illness. He owned about 2,900 acres in Iowa and Minnesota, rented on shares, and served as M E Sunday school superintendent for 14 years. Survived by widow, mother, son Albert Frost of Atkinson, Neb., daughter Mrs Clyde Wilhelm, west of town, and three grandchildren. Funeral held Tuesday at his residence with Reverend Fred Fisher presiding.
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Grundy Center
Board of Supervisors
Frost
M. E
Iowa
Minnesota
Albert Frost
Atkinson
Clyde Wilhelm
Fred Fisher
M. E. Church
Gloves for Mrs. Harding Spark a Jacksonville Credit Confusion
Mrs. Harding, wife of the president elect, sought gloves. Jesse Smith, her contact, asked St. Augustine merchants for help and called a Jacksonville store. The clerk replied there was no Mrs. Harding and that the woman could not be charged, creating a puzzled miscue in the glove hunt.
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Jesse Smith
Harry Daugherty
Jen Smith Reassigns Gloves From New York
Jen Smith was obliged to obtain Harding's gloves from New York, where she is better known, as orders on credit by telephone were refused.
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Jen Smith
Harding
New Yo
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Boston
Mess
Doris
Edna Fitegerald
T. J. Fitzgerald
Colorado Springs
London
Rainbow Veterans
Legion
Bill Jones By
Jack Lawton
Bob
Nan
Claud Barnett
William Launcelot
Naneey Tucker
Tuckersville
Iman
BU Jones
Bul Jones
Tilly
Fillie
Bill Jones
Nan Turley
Wilkins
Rod
William
William Jones Launceot
Gerlend Picur
Mads
Miami, Fla
Frank Bros
Commercial
Waterloo, Iowa
the Clothcraft Store
George Frost
Grundy CO
Cascara
Quinine
Oe” la Grippe
Hill
Lloyd
Marshall B. Lloyd
Mr. Lloyd
Lloyd Leon
The
Lloyd Manufacturing 1G Company
Dept. N
Menominee, Mi
Loyd Mfg. Co
Menominee Michigan
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