Alfred Morris 8000 Mile Motor Tour Ends Home
Alfred Morris returns to 208 Fifth Street East after an eight thousand mile motor tour through fourteen states with his 12 year old grandson Robert Leuenberger. He left May 29 touring seeding to harvest crops, visited Washington and Florida two months, and drove a Ford four cylinder car without any repairs.
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Louis Rehbock Dies at Cedar Falls at 81
Louis Rehbock aged 81 died at his residence 915 Main Street Cedar Falls at 10 a.m. today after months of illness. Born March 28 1844 in Germany he long worked in Rock Island freight yard and served on the city police force. He leaves a widow and two sons William Savannah Jr and Fred Tacoma Wash with funeral plans pending arrivals.
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Iowa
Towa's Healthiest Girl at Stock Show
Audubon Iowa Nov 28 Allee Burkhardt 15 who won Iawats healthiest girl title at Des Moines and Sioux City fairs this year with 99.59 percent now in Chicago to compete in the national health contest at the Boys and Girls Club Congress during the International Livestock Exposition.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Chicago
Apfel Sporting Goods Moves to Fourth Street East
Apfel Sporting Goods will open at 313 Fourth Street East on Monday morning, with stock removal from 510 Lafayette Street begun today and to be completed by Sunday. Founded in 1899, Apfel has long operated from the same building, and the new site was previously Glaw Shoe Company.
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Waterlooo
Sussman Not Named in Liquor Injunction
The Courier mislisted Esther Sussman in a liquor injunction against H. Stewart. The decree did not indict the property at 1313 Commercial Street or its owner, who says Stewart moved out and she sold the property.
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Pioneer Mary Maust dies. funeral set in Orange township
Mrs. Mary Maust died yesterday at her daughter Mrs. W H Libbys home in Orange township from infirmities of age. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a m Sunday at the Church of the Brethren in Orange township with Rev A P Blough officiating. Burial will follow in Orange cemetery. Maust, a pioneer of Orange township, settled there with her husband the late Samuel A Maust in 1881.
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President coolidge and jardine pledge relief work for towa
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge and Secretary Jardine ready to aid Towa Channel and discuss a workable relief program at a Chicago meeting next Tuesday. McNider plans to attend. Iowa bankers and officials receive invitations from Jardine for the session.
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Hanford Province Co
Sioux City
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Des Moines
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Fort Dodge
S. K. Mitchell
Clyde Brenton
Iowa
National Bank
Des Moines; ©. C. St
French Humor Still Holds Sway in Quarter Cabarets
Paris reports that the Latin Quarter cabarets retain charm for Americans visiting Paris, though the jokes rely on French knowledge. Shows at Follies Bergere and other halls draw tourists, but older stars prefer familiar audiences and continue with well loved acts.
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Cuban trade push cited by new ambassador Sanchezaballi
Washington reports the new ambassador Rafael Sanchezaballi vows to expand Cuba United States commerce, aiming for greater activity and stronger ties between the two nations.
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Eecthem
State thru in Ryan case ends as jury to hear final day
Burlington Indiana November 28 The state closed its case against Bunker Ryan charged with assaulting J. T. Tracy Garrett editor of the Hawkeye The case was expected to go to the jury today or soon after per AP report
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State to Improve Primary Highways Under New Law
Des Moines, Nov. 28. The state highway commission expects to list primary roads eligible under the new federal aid law taking effect Nov. 30. About 2,570 miles may be gravelled and 35 miles hard surfaced, with thirteen routes to be completed in three years. East west roads include No. 9, 19, 10, 5, 7, 24, 8. north south include Council Bluffs to Sioux City, No. 18, Jefferson, Red Ball, and Dubuque to Keokuk corridors. The law creates a primary road development fund managed by the commission to match federal aid.
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Keokuk
Blate Highway Commission
Death Valley Scotty Runs Fruit Ranch Near Grapevine Canyon
Walter Scott known as Death Valley Scotty expands from gold fame to ranching in Death Valley California. He produces large quantities of grapes apples pears and peaches at Ranchero Inferno near Grapevine Canyon while joking about old nuggets. Nearby mining figure John G Kirchen visits and notes Scotty’s enduring mystery and hospitality. Dan Dutcher elected District Pastor Councillor of the Order of De Molay in Iowa City.
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Walter Scott
Death Valley
John G. Kirchen
Nevada
Scotty
Kirchen
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Demolay
Iowa City
Dan Dutcher
Order of de Molay
Iowa insurers report strong growth and sound finances
Des Moines says the annual report by W. R. Kendrick, Iowa commissioner of insurance, shows all Iowa companies gained in insurance in force and remain financially sound. Total securities on deposit with the department rose to 204,554,372.65 dollars, up 17,073,612 dollars for the year.
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Des Moines
W. R. Kendrick
Iowa
Tennessee academy calls for repeal of evolution law
The Tennessee Academy of Defense unanimously adopted a resolution at its annual meeting at Vanderbilt University urging the legislature to repeal the evolution law, arguing it marks a backward step in national progress.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Academy of Defence
Academy
Vanderbilt University
Storm Lake Sheriff Probing Farm Fires
Storm Lake Iowa November 28 two farm fires of mysterious origin are under sheriff Merritt Wolfman investigation. A fire at the McCullough farm destroyed a large barn and crib valued at six thousand dollars. Another blaze at the Shellenberger estate burned several outbuildings and twenty five thousand pounds of popcorn. A firebug may be at work in the area.
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Police Chief Fires Legger A W O Z
Iowa City police officer Frank Browner dismissed for absence without leave after arrest with two Idaho residents in Chicago while transporting 121 balloons of alcohol. Captain could not locate him until morning papers reported federal agents nabbed him.
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Frank Broyner
Bf Thei
Iowa City
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Browner
Colladay Receives Polk County License No 1 for 1926
Des Moines reports that Colladay, superintendent of the state motor vehicle department, will receive the first 1926 automobile license in Polk County. Allen Munn, county treasurer, announced the event. The county auto department will begin issuing new plates Dec 1 with Rank Lasee to receive No 13. About 43,000 licenses will be tested in Polk County.
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State Motor Vehicle Department
Polk County
Allen Munn
County Automobile Department
Daughter entertains for silver wedding Mr and Mrs Trusty
Mrs Hert Purinton hosted a six oclock dinner in Ida Grove Iowa on Thursday night for the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William D B Trusty Their 1148 Newton street home welcomed twenty relatives and friends then another group arrived for a surprise visit refreshments and silver gifts followed. Thieves hungry Ida Grove Iowa November 28 local authorities seek suspects after Roy Stewarts farm was robbed of poultry potatoes corn and honey from bee hives while owners were away
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Green- Wood Avenue
Wiliam
Trusty
Newton Street
Mra. Trusty
Ida Grove
Roy Stewart
Betting to win Rhinelander suit over interracial marriage
White Plains N Y November 28 AP betting odds favor Leonard Kip Rhinelander to win his annulment suit against Alice Jones Rhinelander daughter of a taxi driver with Negro blood. The trial reopening Monday may feature sensational testimony including witnesses to probe reconciliation prospects and past events surrounding the marriage and family background.
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White Plains
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Isaac N. Mills
Mills
Alice Jones Rhinelander
George Jones
Jones
England
Opening of K and P Cafe Postponed
Opening of the K and P cafe formerly the Green Tearoom has been postponed to Tuesday due to delay in equipment installation. The room was redecorated after a recent devastating fire and all new kitchen and dining-room equipment is being installed.
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Puesilay
Independent church service for Mrs. Enoch Retland
Mrs Enoch Retland who died Wednesday after a week of illness was remembered at funeral services held at Immanuel Lutheran church Independence conducted by Rev Alvin Zejmeer. She was born in 1877 near Westgate to Frederick Klaewner and his wife and married Rupec Hetland in 1899, survived by husband and children among others Christina Case J W Robine Rev Albert Klargmer and Fred Mlammer.
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Independence
Im-manuel Lutheran Church
Alvin, Zejmeer
Enoch Retland
Ste
Westgate
Frederick Klaewner
Rupec Hetland
Christina Case
Lexington
Balboa
Pantama Canal Zone
Albert. Klargmer
Inn
Fred Mlammer
Mora
Silun
Denver man builds Tiny Town as diversion attraction
A Denver businessman creates Turners Tiny Town in Turkey Creek canyon thirty miles from Denver. The miniature village spans several acres with electric lights a real rail system a miniature lake steamship mines and smelters and farm scenes. George G Turner began the project more than a decade ago to provide outdoor diversion near his summer home.
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George G. Turner
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