Wheat Farm Troubles Loom Into Next Decade
Washington report outlines agriculture facing a decade of distress after wartime oversupply. High freight rates, uncertain transport cuts, and Europe’s market shifts strain farmers. Secretary Wallace opposes fixed price schemes, urging broad farm policy while noting wheat’s plight mirrors wider agricultural trouble.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Agricultura
Wallace
Washington
Arain
Great Lakes-St. Lawrance
Middlewestern
Mar Rall Ratas
Telias
Wallace Balisves
Europe
Germany
Burl Jong
Great Britain
United States
Revolt near Berlin crushed as Ruhr unrest grows
Reports from Germany describe martial law in the Ruhr and Rhineland as authorities fight separatist factions near Berlin. French troops intervene in Duesseldorf to restore order after clashes at Hindenburg hall, with casualties reported among the crowd. A separate marriage license appears for Lucilla Robinett and Ricare Robinett in Waterloo, Iowa.
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Gessler
Stressmann
von Kahr
Duesseldorf
Simon
Hindenburg Hall
Herr Mathes
Igniing
Germen
Ruhr
Rhineland
Berlin
Rhine
Cologne
Harding Idea for Peace Lives on in People's Hearts
The article argues that Harding's peace plan endures in the public mind, despite its failure, praising his antiwar stance and vision for a world governed by law rather than force. It outlines a two-region world council approach, with Europe and the American-Pacific regions handling their own affairs under a global restraint system. The piece defends continued leadership and a shift from the League of Nations to a stronger world community to enforce peace.
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I Harding
Uthat
America
League
Atlantic
Borr
Jose
Jearo
Community Council
Mediterranean
Harding
Friends of Progress
Ama
Perler
White House
Americas
Islands
Pacific
Japan
China
Australasia
New Zealand
Philippine
Tate
Europe
New World
Ameri
West
Council of the World Community
Mayors Invited to National Recreation Congress in Springfield
Chicago mayor William Dever extended a personal invitation to about 193 000 mayors and public officials nationwide to attend the tenth National Recreation congress in Springfield October 11 and 12. He cites playground expansion as vital to curb juvenile delinquency and shape better citizenship by promoting wholesome recreation and shared community investment.
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Chicago
Stovery
United States
National Recreation Congress
Springfield
Wiliam Bi. Dever
Iowa
Dover
Daver
Hong Kong Quakes Felt In Noon Tremor
A small earthquake lasting nearly a minute was felt in Hong Kong at noon today. The tremor registered on the observatory’s seismograph, prompting a cautious note from authorities.
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Hong Kong
Inflation and farm policy in coming campaign
The piece examines the currency inflation issue as a potential campaign topic, noting fears of rising prices and the influence of foreign questions. It reports on Democratic leaders’ stance, suggesting they will attack Republican tariff policy and promise to lower prices for farmers if elected, while avoiding direct current positions.
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League of Nations
International Court
Itat
Bryan
America
Newark Tribuney
Dench Polling Places Targeted in Oklahoma Crisis
Oklahoma Attorney General George F. Short defended the upcoming election as constitutional and not to be blocked by any official. Governor Walton, asserting no action can stop the vote, vowed to resist with all means, denouncing past Ku Klux Klan intimidation and warning of a grave crisis in the state.
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Oklahoma
George F.short
Iman
Walton
Short
Executive Mansion
Tittle
Ku Klux Klan
Governor Denies Impending Election Amid Interview
The governor, visibly fatigued, spoke with difficulty and warned there will be no election. He claimed to have blocked a legislature attempt to convene at the state capitol to impeach him, repeating that there will be no selection.
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Papa
Maxim
Mama
Train hits car in Cedar Falls no injuries reported
In Cedar Falls a Chicago Great Western passenger train struck a southbound automobile at South Barclay Street crossing at 3 18 am. The car was demolished and two men escaped unharmed. The driver stayed with the car while two passengers fled. one man driving the third occupant disappeared. Police searched the area, the car later dismantled for removal. The crossing recalls a fatal accident at the same spot over a year ago involving Ralph Jameson.
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Edward Halverson
Jr. Larsen
Cedar Falla
Naine
Chicago Great Western
Barclay Street
Strick
Halverson
Larsen
Ralph Jameson
Salverson
Rainfall in September at Watertown Waterloo Record
September brought damp weather as Dairy Castle Congress closed with overcast skies and showers. Watertown recorded 6.67 inches of rain over 12 days, heaviest on Sept 20 at 2.65 inches, with highs near 80°F on Sept 3 4 and 5 and lows above 36°C on Sept 12 and 14. October begins under similar clouds.
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Waterloo
Dairy Castle
I Mercury
al Tho
Max Min
Fai
Heavy Fall Of Rain In September Across Iowa
Des Moines reports Iowa received 11 inches of rain in September, 1.66 inches above the 46 year average, with September rainfall in several prior years exceeding seven inches. Lightest Septembers in recent memory were 1948 and 1908, while corn development suffered due to cloudy weather. Town corn steadied for 30 days and will need warmer weather to mature before the first killing frost, expected between October 6 and 11.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States Weather Bureau
Charles D. Reed
Bureau
Save
Thas
Becaues
Fire on board freighter Tiana Dollar near Manzanita
Los Angeles Oct 1 The freighter Tiana Dollar of the Robert Dollar line reported distress off the Mexican coast near Manzanita as its 60 crew members fought a blaze in the hold and struggled to save the ship and themselves.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tiana Dollar
Robert Dollar Line
Manzanita
Obituaries: Fowler Jacobs Garcia Roe in Waterloo vicinity
Notices report Roy H. Fowler of Waterloo died at Hill Sanitarium Des Moines after long illness. Paul H. Jacobs of Waterloo died at Presbyterian hospital of pneumonia. Jeronimo Garcia infant died at birth. services held at Petersen Bros. chapel. Mrs. Frank Roe to receive funeral rites at O'Keefe Towne with burial at Fairview.
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Faul H. Jacobs
Paul H. Jacobs
Presbyterian Hospital
Spirit Lake
Marsine Hetn
Waterloo
Facobs
Eagles’ Lodge
Electrical Workers’ Union
North Waterloo Electric
Frank Roe
O'Keefe & Towne Funeral Home
Robert N. MacDonald
Fairview
Yellow Cab to Cut Big Dividend Plan
Chicago October 1 declaration of a 106 percent stock dividend and a 33 1 3 cent monthly dividend on Yellow Cab Company stock was recommended by a board committee. The plan awaits stockholders approval to start January 1. President John Hertz announced surplus of 2.259 million dollars and 2,259,258.97. The company purchased 42 new cabs this year and expects 2,550 in operation by January 1. There is no funded debt.
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Chicago
Yellow Cab Company
John Hertz
Ainsworth Heads 88th Division Association
Maj. LW Ainsworth of Des Moines was elected president of the Eighty-eighth division association at its third annual Omaha convention. Next year’s meeting place and war status were not decided. Other officers named include Walter H. Schlosser and J K McDermott. The division during the war drew members from Illinois Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Nebraska and Missouri.
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Omaha
Neb
Ainsworth
Des Moines
Eighty-eighth Division
Walter H. Schlosser
Jamestown
N. D
J. K. McDermott
James Barley
Mount Pleasant
E. E. McKnight
Illinois
Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Sixteen Airmall planes keel to meet in St Louis flyout
Sixteen Airmall planes prepared to depart Iowa City at 11:10 to fly 260 miles to St Louis for a national meet. The formation flight aimed to cover the distance in about two hours and depart by 16:15 according to morning reports.
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Iowa City
Ort. 1
St. Louis
Nebraska Pig With Elephant Trunk Born at Kin Farm
Fremont Neb Oct 4 Abert Erickson reports a pig abnormality born in a litter of six on Kin farm. The pig was larger than average with an elephant like trunk and hairless except lashes and neck hair. It died 16 minutes after birth as Erickson challenges others to produce a bigger freak.
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Fremont, Neb
Bert Erickson
Bern
Rotary Club hears Rev. Swisher on optimism and faith
Rev Leonard A Swisher of Waterloo spoke to the Rotary Club urging belief in God and the future of America despite criticism of church government and moral strain. He said the new day would come through character love understanding and industry rather than spectacular events. Nora Austin Burt invited Rotarians to observe machinery operations at the dam west gate.
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Leonard A. Swisher
Ouu Wa
Bent F F. Swisher
Waterloo
Rotary Club
Wangeil
Europe
Segmn
America
Nora Austin Burt
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
One Car in Bridge Wreck Still Holding Its Victims
Casper Wyoming October 1 rescue teams struggle at Cole Creek after a Burtington passenger train plunged into floodwater. Five bodies recovered. one car still submerged with likely majority of victims. Crews push to search before nightfall as debris may wash into the Platte River.
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Casper
Wro
Burtington
Cole Creek
Platte River
Officer Goes West to Bring Back Banker Wanted at Clinton
Des Moines Oct 1 Requisition papers issued by Idaho authorities for J W Rethman Clinton county banker indicted for embezzlement He is believed to be in Idaho A special agent has been dispatched to bring him back Heidman was president of the Peoples Savings bank Grand Mound Ia indicted on three counts last January charging mis appropriation of 1073 48 dollars
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Des Moines
Idaho
J. W. Rethman
Clinton County
Rethman
Heidman
People’s Savings Bank
Grand Mound
Harvester Co Files Dissolution Answer in U S Court
St Paul Minnesota October 1 attorneys for the International Harvester company filed in the U S district court an answer to the attorney general's petition seeking division. The firm argues that further division would raise prices for farmers' implements and that wartime dissolution conditions have created full competition under the Sherman act.
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St. Paul, Minag
International Harvester Company
United States District Court
Rail profit claims settled by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission closed out per cent earning guaranty claims for three railroads. Grand Trunk railway of Canada receives 136000, Grand Trunk Western railroad 1171000, and Detroit Grand Haven Milwaukee 1156000. Payments cover U S lines only. Meanwhile Chicago hosts the American Oil Men's association annual convention to discuss industry stability curb overproduction and end price wars as delegates arrive.
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Washington
DD. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
Grand Trunk Western Railroad
Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee
United States
Chicago
American Oil Men's Association
Newcomers Listed as 16 City Moves and 63 Changes
Waterloo realty notice records thirteenth new homes established in the city and lists newcomers with addresses such as Thomas J. Johnson 226 Kingsey and M Primer 1528 Fifth West. It notes 16 families moved into the city and 63 changes of abode in the past week from transfer company reports to the Waterloo Real Merchants association.
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Waterloo Reall Marchants’ Association
Thomas J. Johnson
Kingaey
Million in Bank Taxes Involved in Des Moines Case
United Press reports millions of dollars in national bank taxes in Iowa are at issue before the U S Supreme Court. Des Moines National Bank seeks tax deduction for federal securities while contesting whether taxation targets stock or bank, with broader implications for banks and private capital.
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United Press
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Supreme Court
Gibson
Max O'Brien
O'Brien
Washington
Des Moines National Bank
Thomas Fairweather
District Court
State Supreme Court
National Bank
Richmond
Ind
Supreme Court
Bank Corporation
Towa Cass
Towa
Testimony in Navy Inquiry Into Fleet Disaster Nears End
San Diego Calif Oct 1 The naval court investigation of the destroyer disaster off Honda Cal Sept 28 was to be completed today with recitals by two commanding officers Lieut Commander Richard H Booth captain of the U S S Chauncey and Commander William H Gaddis commanding officer of the U S S Somers Both ships wrecked in the district The board said the testimony may stretch into a fourth week but expected completion by Friday night
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San Diego
Cail
Naval Court
Honda
Cal
Richard H. Booth
U. S. S. Chauncey
William H. Gaddis
U. S. S. Somers
Discharge in $500,000 Seymour will case ends after 24 hours
The Seymour will trial in Fort Dodge ends with jurors discharging after a day’s deliberation. John Stevenson Seymour of Des Moines claimed Dr. Frank Seymour was mentally unsound when he left his estate to his 30 day bride Creston. The brief notes a pending ordinance to require front and rear lights on parked cars.
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Fort Dodge
John Stevenson Seymour
Des Moines
Frank Seymour
Creston
Keith
Shenandoah
Sarah Swift
Woodford County
Illinois
John Hammill
Rooth
Sioux City, Jr
Auditor of State
Bert L. Halligan
American Legion
Argonne
H. Polk
Brussels
Belgium
Beyea
Cedar Rapids
Legionnaires
Fred McClain Leads Strong Field at Golf Meet
Fred McClain, star golfer, extended his string of victories at a regional golf meet with 150 players from within 100 miles. McClain defeated Jim Banks Liffring and Moore 3 and 2. Hig Moore staged a late push but faltered on the last three holes. Dunshea edged McClain earlier, one down with a dramatic finish. The day drew large crowds despite poor weather. Cropper beat Dunshee 1 up on the twelfth green. Other flight winners included Burr Lichty Waterloo and Dunshee Cedar Rapids, plus Osage, Domloa, Ricker Wagner, and several named players across divisions.
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Fred McClain
Tarloo
McClain
Cedar Ra
Jim Banks
Liffring
Moore
Hig Moore
Dunshea Ye
Larga Gsas
GC. K. Cropper
W. F. Dungshee
Burr. G. Lichty
Waterloo
H. Dunshee
Cedar Rapids
el Osage
al Dom ‘Loa
W. M. Ricker
N. T. Wagner
County Board Approves Hudson Route in Pavement Plan
By a five to two vote the county board approved the Hudson to Waterloo road via Sixth and Jefferson streets, sending the agreement to the highway commission. J A Paulson will survey the route. if rejected the town must pick another street. Hudson businessmen favored the route through the business district. Mayor Brandhorst urged Jefferson street to better handle traffic.
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County Board of Supervisors
Hudson
Sixth
Jefferson Streets
Highway Commission
J. A. Paulson
Big County
Washington
Page Sentenced to Ten Years for Forging Bonus Warrant
James IL Page a colored veteran was sentenced by Judge E B Stiles to ten years in the reformatory for forgery He pleaded guilty to forging the names of Ralph Newell and Percy Bartlett on a World War II veteran bonus warrant The incident involved breaking and entering in Anastomosa City.
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James IL. Page
E. B. Stiles
Page
Ralph Newell
Percy Bartlett
Anamosa
Iowa Daily Press association to host eastern visitors
Des Moines reports the Iowa Daily Press association will entertain Chicago and New York advertising representatives October 21 and 22. The guests will learn of the general needs of the Iowa market as eastern manufacturers and jobbers see Iowa as a rural consumer market. Grain exports from the United States totaled 3,160,000 bushels, down from 4,602,000 the prior week in Washington.
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Des Moines
Iowa Daily Press Association
Wilil
Chicago
New York
Iowa
Beliave
Washington, D. C
United States
Dr I H Dillon Eyes Ears Nose and Throat Practice
Dr I H Dillon succeeds Dr E H Knittle in a practice limited to eye ear nose and throat and fitting glasses. Office: 509 510 First National Bank Blog, phone B67.
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I. H. Dillon
E. H. Knittle
First National Bank
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