Pick Harmon As State Champion
West Branch Ia Nov 7 Buel Hermon of Malvern was the favorite to win the 1629 Iowa state corn husking championship as Harmon sought a second title. Harmon led preliminaries with the largest total among contenders, far above last year's 1633.7 pounds, and aimed to reach the national tourney in Platte City Mo on Nov 15. The final 14 finalists included Jon Pullen Truman Straight Henry Bartman Howard Rea and others who husked over 2,270 pounds to qualify.
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West Branch
Buel Hermon
Malvern
Iowa
Harmon
Platte City
Wallaces
Des Moines
Abe
Jon Pullen
Page Comity
Truman Straight
Taylor County
Henry Ebartman
Wapello County
Howard Rea
Montgomery
Jes Carey
Laurel
Harry Allard
Galender
Jack Viers
Cole
Clarence Bockes
Grundy Center
Ralph Keppy
Davenport
Charles Pederson
Lee Toyne
Muscatine
Clyde Tagne
Guthrie County
Victor Switt
Marshall County
Cadet Resigns Over West Point Marriage Restriction
Boston reports a romance at West Point ends with Cadet Paul Capron resigning after marrying Miss Marguerite Gillespie in Brewster New York. The disciplined cadet violated a rule against marriage and was dismissed following the New Haven Army Yale game. The couple hid their marriage for 24 hours before informing Colonel Gillespie.
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Boston
Mass
IRS
United States
Military Academy
Paul’ Capron
Naval Acamedy
Westle
Weat Point
Capron
Marguerite Gillespie
Alexander. Gillespie
New Haven
Brewster
Gillespie
West Point
Quart of Water Cleans Kidneys as Saintly Remedy
An article promotes drinking two quarts of water after meals and four ounces of a rad salts mixture nightly to flush kidneys. It claims fluids neutralize acids, reduce pain, ease urinary symptoms, and prevent bladder weakness by stimulating kidney function and purifying the blood.
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Yo Ilan
Drake Co-Eds to Be Protected on Trip to Chicago
Des Moines Nov 7 Drake University to escort co-eds to the Drake Notre Dame game in Chicago with women-only transport and supervised movement from departure to return. Drakes Dean Mary C Craig announced that goods may attend only if accompanied by parents or guardians. Men students would not be supervised in their movements.
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Des Moines
Urih
Cosches
Drake Univerality
Chicago
Mary C. Craig
Drake
Students May Force Two Week Vacation At Christmas
Burlington school board faces a walkout threat from about 10 high school students who demand a two week Christmas vacation instead of one. The students drafted a petition late yesterday and hinted at action if their request is denied. Faculty members extended the meeting to discuss the issue. GRIDDENS TO FLY. Reno football team heads to Los Angeles to face Southern California Saturday, with the squad flying out tomorrow.
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Burlington, In
U,ri
Burlington School Board
Reno
University of Nevada
Los Angeles
Wolf Pack
Southern California
Four Hundred Pay Tribute to Two Youths Killed in Train Crash
Four hundred friends and relatives gathered at O'Keefe & Towne chapel for the double funeral service of Rex Edward Simmons 16 and Ray Eugene Starkey 17. The youths died when a Central train struck their automobile Sunday afternoon in Raymond. Rev Joseph Wates offered comfort with scripture and memories, noting the youths’ loveliness and praying they would rise again. Caskets lay among chrysanthemums and roses, with flowers from the Illinois Central shops and families.
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Rex Edward Simmons
Atr
H. G. Slmmons
Lafayette Street
Ray Eugene Starkey
Walter Starkey
O'Keefe & Towne Chapel
Christ
Rex
Ray
Thnols
Fam
George H. Anderson locomotive engineer memorialized
George H. Anderson a locomotive engineer described as a staunch friend of the boys died in a crash as he was in the cab of the engine that struck their car. Blarkey, employed in Lag Illinois Central shops, and the two young men were buried in Memorial Park cemetery.
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George H. Anderson
Anderson
Blarkey
Tllinois
Memorial Park Cemetery
Pheasant Hunters' Jail Sentence Costly for County
Grundy Center Iowa reports three men Charles Welch Percy Welch and Russell Johnson formerly of Quincy were jailed for pheasant shooting after failing to pay fines. Welch and son 60 days Johnson 120 days. Wives in Reinbeck faced charged groceries totaling 35 dollars. Parole granted to three with three weeks corn husking and county to take earnings after paying the 35 dollar bill.
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Grundy Center
Charles Welch
Percy
Russell Johnson
Quincy
Usl
Welch
Johnson
Reinbeck
Mary Gardens New York Concert At The Plaza
Soprano Mary Garden gives her sole New York appearance of the year in a recital at the Plaza Hotel today. The performance showcases her rich operatic repertoire and draws music lovers from the city.
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Mary
New York
Mary Garden
Hotel Plaza
Courier-Paramount Newsreels Shown to West Hi-V Club
Courier-Paramount newsreels depicting events from the past four months were shown to West Hi-Y members and guests at First Baptist Church. The screening included coverage of an Illinois Central freight wreck near Raymond, a St Ansgar filling station blast with three fatalities, a Washburn motorcycle hill climb, and Belgian highlights from the 1929 Dairy Cattle Congress.
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Courier
Paramount
West Hiv Club
Friendship Club
First. Baptist
Ilinois Central
Raymond
St. Ansgar
Washburn
Prince Albert de Ligne
United States
Hynderick
Belgium
Projector
Eeresa
Seehawk
Relief From Curse Of Constipation
A Battle Creek physician states constipation causes great misery but Rexall Orderlies provide relief. The tablet pulls water into the colon to soften waste and promote natural movement without dependency. Take one nightly. next day relief. Available at Rexall Drug Stores listed.
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Battle Creek
Rexall Drug
B. W. Schuneman Co
Wilkson
West Side
Rexall
Tanlac Claims Stomach Trouble Relief in Kans. Ad
Stomach troubles, headaches, and dizziness touted as healed by Tanlac. Testimonial from Mrs. Maud Jennings of Junction City, Kansas, claims eight years of stomach trouble cured, weight gained, and improved strength. The ad asserts Tanlac tones digestive troubles, relieves gas and pains, boosts appetite and sleep, and costs under two cents a dose with a money back guarantee.
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Taniac
Maud Jennings
14Th &T
Junction City
Kans
Tanlace
Tanlac
Obituary: Rev F W Oberbroeckling dies at 84 in Dubuque diocese
The Rev F W Oberbroeckling, 84, oldest priest in the Dubuque diocese, died here after six years in retirement due to ill health. He came here fifty years ago to begin his ministry at the Luxembere parish, which he served exclusively. Funeral is set for Saturday.
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F. W. Oberbroeckling
Dubuque
Luxembere
Settle Damage Suits in Fort Dodge Exposition Cases
Fort Dodge Iowa November 1 settlement out of court has been reached in three damage suits totaling 35200 brought against the Exposition.
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Fort Dodge
Amusement firm ties to auto crash case in Kansas last July
Fort Dodge figures Frank Wovell and William Greenwold linked to a Caney Kansas auto accident last July. Oklahoma spouses C Smpls and Mrs Richard Staines appear in the matter.
Committee Gets Stock In Hawley Insurance Firm
Des Moines reports the Great Western Insurance Company holdings of the late Henry F. Hawley, its president, will transfer to R. D. Emory, W. C. Tallman, Vi E. B. Nutt, and B. Ow.
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Des Moines
Great Western Inssurance Company
Henry 5. Hawley
R. D. Emory
W. C. ‘Tallman
Eb.‘ Nutt
B. Ow
Hartley’s Will Values Labor Slards At 358 Dollars
In accordance with the terms of the will Hartley assigns ownership to the Labh slards valued at 358 dollars. The document outlines the distribution and appraised value as part of estate settlement.
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Gross
O. By Hartley
Police Station Unsafe in Town City Ia Novi
Deputy Marshal John T McQuiston questions headquarters safety. Car left yesterday near the police station was later found two blocks away. Authorities note concerns about parking location and potential security risks.
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Town City
Novi
Altho Hla
John ‘T', McQuiston
Mtg
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