Wheat Growing Might Be Passed To Canada As Farmers Talk Troubles
In Washington this week farmers’ representatives discuss distress patterns. They cite high costs for nonunion labor, rising city wages, and overcapitalized western farms. They warn Canada could take over wheat as American growers face low prices and debt.
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Canada
Marx Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Washington
South
West
United States
North Dakota
America
Europe
Middlewest
Minnesota
Courier delivery deadline notice
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 6 30 o'clock. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier delay or other cause, please phone 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Woman Fights Divorced Husband for Her Children
Mrs. Virginia Bruce Loney Gamble, heiress to a $1.5 million share, orders lawyers to pursue custody of Catherine Bruce, three, and Robert Howard Jr., two, claiming they were kidnapped from her Was ington Oklahoma home by her former husband. The case follows a court award granting custody to the mother, as Gamble, Ensign Robert vard Gamble, once with the naval flying corps, supports the bid.
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Robert H. Gamble
Milsionaire
Jacksonville
Catherine Bruce
Robert Howard, Jr
Wasington
I. T
Gamble
Virginia
Bruce Loney
Robert Vard Gamble
Naval
Ife
Prinde & Whiter
New York City
Convicts Reply to Machinegun Attack at Eddyville
A bar rage at the Kentucky state penitentiary in Eddyville saw three convicts barricade themselves in the dining hall after an attempted escape. National guards and prison staff, numbering 25 and 34 respectively, engaged the fort with machine guns and rifles, firing about 1,600 rounds. no surrender occurred and plans for a second assault involving gas and bombs were discussed.
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Associated Press
Eddyville
State Penitentiary
Grieving Runaway Found After Radio Aid
A 15 year old boy missing from Stewart Ta and presumed in Omaha was located in Fairbury Neb after a Jad broadcast. He was identified via radio pieck here and is held pending word from relatives. He fled after his sister's death in an automobile accident which he blamed on himself.
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Fairbury
Neb
Osborne Couch
Stwart
Jad
Omaha
Pieck
Couch
Washington to be home for National War Mothers
The National War Mothers' Association voted to move headquarters to Washington at its annual convention. New officers include Mrs W W MecCluer of Kansas City as president and Mrs Carrie Root of Gardiner Alabama as first vice president. The organization aims to eradicate state prejudice.
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Kansas City
Washington
National War Mothers’ Association
National Capital
Indianapolis
WW. S. MecCluer
Carrie
Root
Gardiner
Blanche A. Bellak
Philadelphia
Thomas. Spence
Kenosha
Wis
Rose Sargeant
Sacramento
Cal
Vic
William C
Ham
Lexington
Kyaioteans
Lynn Bord
New Castle
Inil
Carry Avery
Washington, D. C
W. A. Wilcox
Omaha
Frank DeKay
Blackfoot
Idaho
Hull Takes Shot at G. O. P. Old Guard
Cordell Hull, Democratic National Committee chair, expressed strong optimism for a Democratic victory in the next presidential election while in Chicago. He blamed the Republican old guard for harmful financing that benefits manufacturers and elevates tariffs.
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Hull
G. O. P. Old Guard
Pras
Chicago
Cordell Hull
Sur Feass
Macletion
Lashwieght
Wolk
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Five in Mailtrain Thefts
Cedaw Rapids Iowa October grand jury sessions ended after indictments on mail train thefts. John L Allen a Town Falls post al clerk faces three counts of larceny from the mails for stealing sacks and valuable letters. Dick Collins Thomas Murphy and Robert Stever of Chicago charged with stealing thousands of cigarets from a Rock Island train. John Samo Jr Beaman farmer indicted for fraudulent indemnity claim of 244 dollars on a registered letter.
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Cedaw Rapids
Federal Grand Jury
John L. Allen
Town Falls
Iowa Falla
Des Moines
Dick Collins
Thomas Murphy
Robert Stever
Chicago
Rock Island
John Samo, Jr
Beaman
Samo
Garage Argument Ends with Wounding and Arrest
In Des Moines Ort a 3 am dispute at a garage led to Manuel Moberly being shot in the leg and a man named B Myers, a former deputy sheriff, being arrested. Myers says he acted when Moberly and his companions attempted a hold up after an earlier assault on Harvey Lowell.
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Des Moines
Ort
Manuel Moberly
Boone
B. ©. Myers
Moberly
Myers
Melvin
Harvey Lowell
Lowell
Five Miners Rescued Alive After Nine Days Entombment
In Palkirk Scotland Oct 4 five of 41 miners trapped by a coal pit explosion were rescued in fair condition after nine days underground. Relatives hold hope for others. rescuers redouble efforts. The men, who had only water after bread ran out, asked for cigarettes. Seventy were entombed, twenty nine escaped via a disused shaft.
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Palkirk
Scotland
Man-Girl Thompson Acquitted of Tesmer Murder
Fred G. Thompson was acquitted of the June murder of insurance broker Richard S. Tesmer after a three hour, four ballot trial. The verdict prompted cheering in court and Thompson resumed wearing feminine attire immediately after release.
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Chicago
Fred G. Thompson
Richard S. Tesmer
Thompson
Des Moines Auto Fatalities and Injuries Rise Since New Year
Police report 21 people killed and 640 injured in Des Moines by autos since January 1, a higher toll than all of last year when 20 died and 447 were injured. The notice appears amid miscellaneous ad copy and jittery typesetting.
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Des Moines
Leg Moines
Felix Deutsch and Utah Senator Discuss Fate of Nation at Berlin
Felix Deutsch meets with Utah Senator in Berlin to discuss Germany's economic rise and the threat of Bolshevik influence. The talks focus on national progress, potential policies, and future alliances amid rising geopolitical tension.
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Felix Deutsch
Utah
Berlin
Minstrel's Lost Purse Restored After Stage Performance
A Budhuy Plaga theatre minstrel comedian mislaid a purse containing $45 amid a lively show last night. He recovered the loss quickly but the incident spurred a note to the courts. The performer, Daly, received help from a theater audience as the purse remained missing until a stage ring brought a caller with news.
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Budhuy
Plaga Theatre
Wis
Paty
Mar
Daley
Pady
Flor Ry S. D. Weyer
Jones Lowall
Berlin
United
Mra
Ti Lour
Russia
The
Dieux
Felix Denisch
Capi
Daly
Phiza
Germany
Dalysade
Miurgiais
Tost
Deutsch
German Electric Company
Europe
Altho
Wing
France
Flood Strikes Council Bluffs Crowd as City Cleans Mud
Council Bluffs Iowa residents battle flood mud from a cloudburst and tornado. West-side blocks lie underwater up to five feet as engineers race to drain water and prevent further flooding. Authorities warn against unsafe well water while assessing unseen property damage.
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Qinternationual News
Council Bluffs
Broadway
Ri Tr
T.K. Spelman
Sixteenth
Pinchot attacks liquor law violators sparks nationwide dispute
Washington Oct 4 Gifford Pinchot launches a drastic campaign against liquor law violators, challenging federal enforcement of Prohibition. The move sparks fury among drys blaming the IRS chief Bish for most enforcement trouble, draws in the justice department, and signals a looming congressional clash over Prohibition enforcement this winter.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Gifford Pinchot
Walstead
Internal Revenue
Bish
Haines
Department of Justice
Congress
Mystery in Death of World War Vet Shafer
Hurley J Shafer a World War I veteran was found dead in a woodshed with a small caliber rifle still clenched in his hand. Neighbors and relatives offered no motive and said he had no enemies, while investigations noted trauma from war scars and a planned move to his cousin’s home in Waterloo.
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Burton L. Shafer
Cousin
Hurley J. Shaver
Hester Ciel
Black Tawi Road
Eddy
Weil
Santer
Cirpenter
Tie
Shafer
Jodur Street
Ube
Westfield
Adilf Mthon
Gigi
Sharer
Mack Hawk Road
Ehaokert
Knerlel
Aworth
Waterloo
Gasoline in Dallas Cheaper Than Water
Gasoline in Dallas is described as cheaper than water, with reports of various retail outlets charging low prices per gallon. The text notes price cuts and storage concerns, mentioning the Standard Oil Company and a mix of local price observations amid unclear details.
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Dallas
Seagis
Pricy of
Kornaseie Wis
Inday Uirdoul
Rupprecht Rumor Roils Bavarian Crown Pursuit
Reports suggested Rupprecht could be king of Bavaria, but the Bavarian legation denied any truth. Ex Crown Prince Rupprecht led a Germ army reminiscence meeting as Royalist movement gains pace, while August von Taublir, Bavaria’s premier, becomes commissioner general of Ravana with dictatorial powers.
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Bavaria
Pringy Upprecht
Vrines Kupprechit
Bator
Ae Group
Germ
Publieks Bites Kile
Moriet Museisti
Royalise
Ig Wahite
Honkney
Wieviurda
Imunly
Otaosen Rink
Garemaby
Ferar Xy
Kingdon
August von Tyablir
Cormer
Ravana
Fox
Nas
Berlin
Ida B Wise Smith Re elected Head of WCTU for Iowa
Ida B Wise Smith was unanimously re elected head of the Iowa Women’s Christian Temperance Union. The meeting in Shenandoah Iowa lasted about 15 minutes with a remonstration from some group members. The convention decided to discontinue the general temperance department and shift legislative work to state officers.
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Ida B. Wise Smith
W.C.T. U
Iowa
Siwnandtonk
Idi
Wise Smith
Towa Women's Christian ‘Pemper- Qnce Union
Anak Edward
Wis
Mer Kinericanizaon
Davenport Grand Jury Indicts Bootlegging Ring
A Davenport federal grand jury indicted several defendants in a bootlegging case. The proceedings marked the first federal indictment in years to be concluded locally with arraignments underway.
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Finvenpork
Fuslise Martin Sais
Diavernort
Wade
Wartburg Synod Elects Newenecarze as President and Step Toward Unity
Wartburg synod re elects Newenecarze as president amid a gathering of sixty two delegates and church officials. Attendees include lay leaders and educators from multiple benevolent institutions. News notes shifts in meat exports with U S Department of Agriculture backing fresh pork shipments to the Netherlands and France. A tragic note reports Mrs Edward Caldwell a Louisville society woman killed herself in Santa Barbara California.
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Guitenders
Chi
Tre Tey
RY Neumann
Turlington
Warte
Washington
Doe
State Department
Department of Agriculture
Witter
Wallace
Netherlands
Park
Busland
France
Society
Santa Barbara
Cal
Edward Caldwell
Stella Paterson
Wwoasuan
Louisville
Predict Light Frost for Northern Iowa
Des Moines weather bureau forecasts light frost for northern and central Iowa tonight with little damage expected.
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Iowa
Nes Moines
Fureau
Lowa
Gompers Holding Reasonable Rein On Labor Unions
Portland reports say the American Federation of Labor convention will address Gompers influence, with mine workers uniting to back conservative leadership. Leaders expect John L. Lewis to arrive as factions seek harmony amid debates on Soviet recognition and industrial union consolidation.
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Pyesey
Ore
S i Federation OY
Vas
Russia
Resolutions Committee
Upchl
Wfairs
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
Amert+ jeu
Mine Workers United
International News Wire
Portland
United Mine Workers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Rassion
John L. Lewis
Frank Faryington
The
Illinois Union
Althe
Gonmeil
Max J. Sillinsky
Union
Wiliam FF
Donne
Trades and Labor Council
Butte
Mont
William Zane Foster
Butte Bulletin
Departments of Justice
Dunne
Tand
Executor of Estate Files 500 000 Bond
The First National Bank of Sioux City as executor of the $759,000 estate of W. B. Lower has filed in district court a bond of $560,000 the largest ever in the county and perhaps in Iowa. The bank also filed a $35,000 additional bond in place of a specific bequest.
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Sioux, City
First National Bank of
Sioux
W. B. Lower
Sioux City
Towa
Lower
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