Byrd Sails South for Antarctic Expedition
Comander Richard Byrd leads the C A Larsen from San Pedro bound for New Zealand and the Antarctic as part of a four-ship expedition. The crew, including pilots Bernt Balchen and Deedon Smith, plans two years or more of field study in icy wastes, with hopes to reach the south pole by air. Byrd’s secretary Charles Lofgren learns his mother has died as farewell ceremonies unfold.
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San Pedro
Cal
Richard F. Byrd
Antarctic
C. A. Larsen
New Zealand
Ross Sea
South Pole
Floyd Bennett
Tsorih Pole
San
Harbor
Whistling Harbor
Byrd
R. E. Byrd
Winchester
Harry Byrd
Richmond
Storts
oThe’ Telephone Company
Basten
Pole
Los Angeles
Charles Lofgren
Benjamin Rother
Russell Owen
New York
William Vanderveer
and Lofgren
New Lien Placed on Anne Dodge Trust In Iowa Case
In Council Bluffs Iowa a new lien of 3000 dollars was added to the Anne Dodge trust established by Gen. Grenville M. Dodge. Clarence A Kimball won a 3000 dollar judgment against the estate for rents on a house in Northeast Harbor Maine. Earlier judgments totalled 12000 dollars for grocer butcher and similar bills. The Dodge home is closed and Miss Dodge resides in New York and Washington.
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Council Bluffs
U.R
Anne Dodge
Grenville M. Dodge
Clarence A. Kimball
Kimball
Due Lim
Northeast Harbor
Miss Dodge
Wheeler
Dodge
New York
Washington
Poy Makers Meet in Des Moines Convention Opens
Des Moines October 11 manufacturers of carbonated beverages gathered for the annual convention with state president John Fuchs of Ontumwa presiding. About 150 manufacturers attended. Building permits list a one story frame dwelling at 342 Pall valued at $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John Fuchs
Ontumwa
Ftate
Hoover Trend in Country Marked, Observers Opine
The piece notes strong Democrat fundraising and precinct campaigns across multiple states, citing radio influence from Merlin H. Aylesworth of NBC. It also covers President Coolidge’s lingering popularity, ongoing White House handshakes, and a domestic split between Kathleen Norris and Charles G. Norris over Hoover versus Smith.
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Hoover
Nadio
Merlin H. Aylesworth
National Broadcasting Company
Radio
Paing
United States
White House
Aylesworth
Communist Party
Workers of America
Aytesworth
Hoover-Smith
Kathleen’ Norris
Charles G. Norris
Kathleen
Charles
Smith
I the Big
Endicott-Johnson Boot and Snock
Binghamton
George F. Johnson
William H. HI
Childt Hoover
Zeppelin Brings Atlantic Storms in Flight to New York
Graf Zeppelin prepares for its trans Atlantic voyage from Friedrichshafen with a list of notable passengers including Lieut. Commander Charles E. Rosendahl of the U S Navy and officials from American media. The crew supplies a banquet of veal pork chicken vegetables fruit and beverages for the journey as rumors swirl about stowaways.
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Zeppelin
New York
Lakeguarst
Charles E. Rosendahl
U.S. Wnl
Los Angeles
Frederichshafen
U.P
United States Navy
Robert Reiner
Weehawken
N. J
Frederick Gifiian
Lucerne
Switzerland
Minster of the Interior
Albert Grzesinski
Kreuger
Benkendorf
Count Zeppelin
Karl von Welgand
Drummond Hay
anAmerican
Walter Kieffel
Thea Mateoko
Ralph Brandl
Meany
Ludwig Detlman
Robert Hartman
Mort Rock
Telefunken Wireless Company
Herr von Sehilitz
Zeiss Opteal Works
Colonel Herrero
Spain
Herr von Tysuka
Herr Maym
Pend
Faces Burned by Hazing At Alta High School
Freshmen at Alta High School suffered severe facial burns after an initiation when small quantities of antiseptic liquid were placed in water. Older students allegedly increased the amount saying the cut was not strong enough. Medical treatment was sought. officials have not decided on an investigation.
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Alta, Ta
Alta High School
Temperatures for the Day and Night Forecast
A weather notice lists temperature readings for Wednesday maximum and Wednesday night minimum. It provides forecasted temperatures for Thursday at 1 am and 3 pm with unclear timing and garbled station data labeled by Ktvureday and astabea hie.
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Ktvureday
Astabea
Richmond Campaign Tour Opens With Tumultuous Reception
Alfred E. Smith Democratic presidential nominee arrives at Broad Street station Richmond to a tumultuous crowd as his Smith-Robinson special rolls in. The tour covers Virginia North Carolina and Tennessee with stops in Raleigh Greensboro Salisbury Charlotte and Louisville for three major speeches October 16 19 and 21. Smith wears his third campaign derby and gears up for a 10 day trip across the South before Kentucky.
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Richmond
Alfred FE. Smith
Broad Street
Smith
North Carolina
Ort
Louisville
Sedalia
Chicago
Mwe
Albany
Virginia
Tennessee
Alabama
Kentucky
New York
Byrd Raleigh
Greensboro
Salisbury
Charlotte
N.C
Stevenson
Chattanooga
Nashville
Tenn
Packing Houses Seek Intrastate Freight Rate Cut
Des Moines hearing before the Iowa railroad commission sought substantial reductions in intrastate freight rates on meats and packing house products. Packers were represented by Walter McCornack of Chicago and town counsel. An additional hearing covered a reduction for crushed shells, with Crushed Shell company of Muscatine as plaintiff, represented by J. L. Behrens.
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Des Moines
Tawa Railroad Commission
Tawa ‘Packers
Walter McCornack
Chicage
Abe
Crushed Shell Company of
Muscatine
J. L. Behrens
Change of name for Cedar Falls Christian Science society
Society's name changed and amendments to articles of incorporation filed to rename the Cedar Falls group as First Church of Christ Scientist. Officers designated include Glenn B. Dennison as first reader and Mrs. Margaret A. Gabley as second reader with a slate of presidents vice presidents trustees and clerks listed.
Visitors from Hollywood stay with Waterloo relatives
Mr and Mrs Charles Battles of Hollywood California visit Waterloo to see their nieces Mrs J G Clark and Miss Naneen and Marian Davis at 492 Western Avenue. They are lodging at James G Clark residence 330 Columbia Circle during the stay.
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Hollywood
Charles Battles
Cai
J. G. Clark
Naneen
Marian Davis
Western Avenue
Waterloo
James G. Clark
Columbia Circle
Mortuary Notices for Mrs Wilbur and Mrs Meyers
Two Waterloo area obituaries note the deaths of Mrs H C Wilbur 77 of Black Hawk County and Mrs Philip Meyers 61 of Waterloo from anemia and paralysis. Mrs Wilbur, widow of FH C Wilbur, died at her daughter's home with five children and other relatives listed. funeral plans pending arrival of her son. Mrs Meyers, a native of Volland Kansas, had lived in Waterloo nine years. survivors include three daughters and two sons with eight grandchildren. burial arrangements to follow after services in Moline Illinois.
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H.C. Wilbur
FH. C. Wilbur
Black Hawk County
Frank Austin
Eighth Street
Frank Wibur
Winnebago
Minn
G. OR. Wibur
Ausin
Thomas McCarthy
L. P. Foral
Waterloo
Izaac Betts
Wymore
Neb
Louisa Green
Fairbank
Grace
Alice Betts
Lycoming County
Weaterloo
Wilbur
O'Keefe & Towne Acertiary
Frank
Philip Meyers
Virginia Anderson
Sycamore Street
Meyers
Moline
Volland
Anderson
Louise Phillipson
Los Angeles
Cal
Sarah McLean
Casper
Wyo
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
Erst Moline Il
Tormorrow
Grayson Elected by Spanish War Vets in Havana
Grayson William L Greyson of Savannah was unanimously elected next year's commander in chief of the thirtieth annual encampment in Havana. Otto Rough of St Paul was senior vice commander in chief, Frank Shea of Hartford was junior vice commander in chief, and Rev Arthur O Sykes of Rochester was chaplain in chief. All were elected without opposition. The Cuban veterans presented the American organization with a Cuban flag and a resolution of thanks was adopted.
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Havana
U.R
Savannah
Otto Rough
St. Paul
Minn
Frank Shea
Hartford
Conn
Arthur O. Sykes
Rochester
Ritchie Attacks Religious Politics in Smith Campaign
Chicago Oct 11 Governor Ritchie Maryland assails religious bigots injection of faith into campaigns before 19000 plus radio audience. He attacks prohibition intolerance and warns pulpit politics harm church. Hints at Republican ticket ties to Ku Klux Klan and anti Catholic groups while criticizing the eighteenth amendment enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Smith
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Mabel
Mabel Witlebrant
United States Attorney General
Ritchie
Republican National Ticket
Sku Klux Klan
Curtis Heads East From Janesville Campaign Circuit
Senator Charles Curtis the Republican vice presidential nominee left the northwest after three days of campaigning. He turned southeast toward Janesville Wisconsin for his final address before moving to the eastern seaboard and southern states.
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Curtis Gar
Janesville
Wis
Charles Curtis
Seaboard
Cedar Rapids Wins Postmasters Convention Presidency
Cedar Rapids secured the 1929 convention host at the Town Association of Postmasters closing session. Sioux City’s WH. Jones was elected president with G. N. Crawford of New London as vice president and W. H. Lake of Bedford reelected secretary-treasurer.
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Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Town Association of Postmasters
WH. Jones
Sioux City
G. N. Crawford
New London
W. H. Lake
Bedford
Rossberg Manley United In A City Ceremony
Beulah Manley and Paul Rossberg were wed at 2 PM at the bride’s mother home. Rev. Edwin Boardman Jr and attendants Miss Emma Rossberg and Kermit Hoard. A luncheon followed. couple to reside in this city as Rossberg works at Rath Packing.
Brain Tests And Opposites From Evening Post Society Page
A syndicated intelligence test features a list of words with opposites, asking readers to provide the best antonyms. The puzzle includes examples like OLD versus YOUNG and directs readers to submit answers on the society page.
Hoover Denial of Oil Lands Ownership Stirs Debate
New York October 11 John J Raskob Democratic national chairman said he tried to stop a speech alleging Herbert Hoover owned oil lands in Colombia and Mexico. Henry Clay Hansbrough claimed such holdings and urged Hoover withdrawn from the race. Hoover aide Henry Allen denied the charge as baseless.
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New York
John J. Raskob
Henry O. Hansbrough
North Dakota
Minneapolis
Hansbrough
Herbert Hoover
Colombia
Mexico
Raskob
Dean
Washington, D. C
Ord
Henry Clay Hansbrough
Alfred E. Smith
Hoover
Henry d Allen
Republican National Committee
Allen
Republic of Colombia
United States
Repub
Politician Denounces Malicious Campaign Tactics
Hansbrough accuses opponents of a slanderous campaign and urges Republican publicity chief to consult oil industry sources. He claims the charges are based on fact and cites maps trade reviews and oil publications as references.
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Anas
Ris
Allen
Hansbrough
Republican
Suspension of Tama County Treasurer Elston
Toledo Oct 1. Judge Cooper signed an order suspending J E Elston from the Tama county treasurer post pending trial on October 29 for ouster action filed by the county attorney. The order arrived by mail at a county board meeting after a telegram from Attorney General Fletcher. Elston withdrew his name from the Republican ticket for re election and the party committee will nominate Monday at 10 a.m. Otterman, Elston’s deputy, admitted embezzlements totaling 7165 and stated methods used in the office in two state agent interviews. Russell, Elston’s attorney, questions the legality of the court order signed by Judge Cooper though Cooper had been designated to hear the ouster case.
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Toledo
J.E. Elston
Cooper
Winterset
Fletcher
J. H. Willett
Elston
F. A. Johnston
Republican Central Committee
Otterman
Izaak Walton League Convention Set for Fort Dodge Dates
Annual state convention of the Izaak Walton League of America will convene in Fort Dodge on Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23. State president A. C. Willford announced the change after the arrangements committee, led by Judge George W. Wood of Waterloo, asked for more time to perfect the program.
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Izaak Walton League of America
Fort Dodge
A. CG. Willford
Committee On
George W. Wood
Waterloo
Hoover Warms Eastern Campaign With Prosperity Theme
Washington report outlines Herbert Hoover and campaign directors planning a large scale eastern push until November 6. The strategy centers on a prosperity appeal to offset Alfred E. Smith’s wet stance, with Hoover to headline speeches in Boston and New York and a Mellon radio address launching the drive.
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Washington, D.C
Herbert Hoover
East
Alfred E. Smith
Wet
Boston
Madison Square Garden
New York
Althout
Hoover
Hoover to Speak Four Times More Before Election
The text suggests Hoover plans four additional speeches before election day. It notes discussions among Democrats and opposition leaders about the remaining campaign efforts. The suggested venues include the East, Midwest, and California, emphasizing wage issues and vote seeking across regions.
Ida B Wise Smith Re-elected President of Iowa WCTU
Mrs Ida B Wise Smith was re-elected president of the Iowa Woman's Christian Temperance Union at the fifty fifth annual state convention in Toa City Oct 11. All state officers were re elected including vice president Mrs Laural L Thornburg and recording secretary Ruth Whyte. Carrie B Lewis Storm Duke named branch secretary of the young peoples branch. Gertrude Walton re elected branch secretary of the Loyal Temperance League. Thornburg also re elected editor of The Champion organ.
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Towa City
Ida B. Wise Smith
Towa Women's Christian Temperance Union
Laural L. Thornburg
Des Moines
Carrie L
M. Ballenger
Council
Bluffs
Ruth MM. Whyte
Goldfield
Sicille W. Shadle
Carrie B. Lewis
Storm Duke
Young People's Branch
Gertrude Walton
Loyal Temperance League
Thornburg
Champion
Insurance Policies for Air Dedication At Waterloo Airport
Insurance totaling 126000 covers liability 100600 property damage 26000 and rain 1900 for Chapmans Field dedication on Grant highway Saturday. Seven army planes will participate three from Selfridge Field Mount Clemens Michigan and four from Fort Omaha Nebraska. Visiting pilots are arriving for ceremonies with several locals and aviation enthusiasts expected. Capt Eddie Rickenbacker will give the address.
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Herman CG. Miller Insurance Agency
A .B. Chambers
Waterloo Airport, Inc
Chapman ‘Field
Grant Highway
Selfridge Field
Mount Clemens
Mich
Fort Omaha
Neb
Yeady
Gibson Craig
Monmouth
Ray Devenour
Ase
Gus Lambert
Chicago
Mort’ Mackey
Toll
W. D. Swaney
Fort Dodge
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Anne Dodge Trust
California
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J. H. Lawless
Chestnut Street
H. W. Williams
San Francisco
Ann
Harry Cohn
Rost Rotman
Warloo
Herbert WH. Willams
Adaza
Lena Palmer
Independence
Paul Schroeder
Mariel Messer
Lockridge
Paul Rossberg
Bensh Zennite Manley
Mke
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Episcopal
Pace One
Zeppelin Company
Dixie
Grayson
Curtis
Fale
Chyld
Davenport
Jean McGrath
Evening Post, Inc
Society
Denies Hoover
North Dakotan
Tama
Ike Walton
Sid Sha
U. Head
Iowa
Iowa City
The
Waterloo Savings Bank
J. E. Johnson
Garle A4
Wayne E. Smith
Consias
Miller
R. W. Waite
Nathan Northey
A E Glenny
J. J. Miller
Harry G. Northey
Frangis R. Labarre
Aisi, Caskier
R. W. Waite L. W., Witry ¢G
R. Davis
Quarleton
Walter E, Johnson
C. T. Wilson “, E. Ogle
E. Johnson W. B, Small
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