Tragic Iowa Crash Claims Dretson as Driver Dies
Des Moines reports describe a fatal auto collision near a town with a machine crash scene. Dretson, 38, Boone, was pinned under a vehicle after swerving to avoid another car, dying en route to hospital. Several others injured or treated. Valley June Donovan, Ames and Nevada residents named among occupants. John Bromley, Mason City farmer, critically injured with neck and skull injuries after being pinned beneath his car.
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Boone
Autoen
Des ‘Moines City
Lmn
Miller
Valley
Donan Town
Ray S. Samuelson
Ames
George "H. Cook
Nevada
Drésson
Nito- Mobile
Midler
Merwin
Gaity
DeSoto
Tows State College
Fair Today
Carty
Farmer
Mason ‘City
U.R
John Bromley
Mason City
Bromley
Dane Prosperous Dairy Trade Highlighted by Waterloo Tourist
B. B. Eheou, a Waterloo engineer at 121 Cortlandt Street, returns from a Europe trip praising Denmark for prosperity based on dairying. He notes Denmark exports butter to England and Germany, cites Norway’s timber industry, and observes similarities between Danish and U S conditions during his visit. He also comments on rising Danish tourist trade and impressions of Germany.
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Denmark
B. B. &Ehou
Cort- Randt Street
Tlitids Central
Europe
Norway
Germany
England
United States
Veterans recall World War I travels and cautions from officers
A former soldier recounts two years in World War I service including France and shared memories of places and experiences. He notes an officer warned against captivity by American forces, suggesting the consequences would be dire.
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France
United States Army
World War I veterans recall German prisoners and future peace
A speaker recounts prisoners returning and German soldiers losing fear of surrender. Veterans from the world war express hope to avoid another war and urge efforts to curb war debts. They note U S entry shifted mood from neutral to disappointed among Germans, while praising U S friendship across nations.
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Germany
United States
Denmark
Immigrants and U S Policy Face Framing Critique
A fragment notes tension over immigration policy and how the United States is perceived. The speaker suggests hostility arises from the framing of immigration on a quote basis, reflecting concern about policy rhetoric and international reception.
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United States
Nebraska Quilt Top Made by 88 Year Old Mrs Dikeman
Mrs David Dikeman, aged 88 of Royal, sewed thirty thousand pieces of cloth into a quilt top after moving to Nebraska. The project began in 1871 and covers two acres of ground.
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David’ Dikeman
Nebraska
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Scholl
Knox
Kathryn Meek Hat Shop
Coats
Mendoza
Caan Shop
East Fourth St
America
Court House
Lafayette
Park Avenue
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