Boy Recovers Stolen Fayette Mail Pouch From 1926
In October 1926 the Fayette station in Ta., reported a missing mail pouch after the door was cut open. Inspectors and local police investigated with little to go on until a farmer’s son found the pouch in a sand pit near Maynard. Much of the mail was destroyed but salvage was sent to addressees. contents included 30 drafts to Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids, one valued above 1,000 dollars.
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Fayette
College Town
Fayette County
Oelwein
Ralph Gillmer
Maynard
Gilmort
Charles S. Parker
Parker
H. D. Allen
Waterloo
Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapids
France Expands Naval Program Amid Budget Fight
Paris reports the French government plans to raise naval expenditures by half a billion francs next year, with Parliament yet to approve. Only a fifth funds new construction. the rest covers higher wages and aviation. France currently builds nine cruisers and dozens of battleships, with prior programs largely due to be completed by 1933. Socialists and radicals oppose the increase. Pool tables fetch $100 at an auction in Waterloo.
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Paris
Orl Aviation
France
Fifth Street East
R. G. Wilkins
Waterloo Roofing Company
Trade revival aims voiced by South China merchants
Canton delegates from Kwantung province chambers of commerce, with 300 representatives, discuss a coordinated push to revive commerce after a lean year. The slogans emphasize promoting native industries, cooperation with the government to curb communism, harmony with labor, and reducing reliance on middlemen as Canton's merchants seek prosperity.
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Canton
South China
Kwangtung
Buddhists Fight to Save Temples in Peking District
Buddhas in Peking district vow to resist temple confiscation after reports that Kuomintang officials planned seizure. The Peking Buddhist association appeals to Nanking to defend religious freedom promised by the nationalist government, highlighting welfare programs run by the temples.
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Peking
Kuomintang
Peking Buddhist Association
Nanking
Nationalist Party
United Lutheran Church Approves Hospital Plans
The Inner Mission board of United Lutheran church in America approved a plan for the Iowa synod to take over Presbyterian hospital in this city, announced at the sixth biennial convention in Erie, Pennsylvania. Delegates will meet Waterloo leaders soon with Dr H G Huffman Dr J F Fedders and William Freas assisting the local committee. Also, J J Miller of Waterton Savings Bank visits relatives in San Antonio Texas for a week.
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Inner Mission Board
United Lutheran Church In America
Iowa Synod
Presbyterian Hospital
National Organization
Erie
F. H. Moehrmann
Trinity American Lutheran Church
Waterloo
H. G. Huffman
Cowellsville
J. F. Fedders
Milwaukee
Wis
William Freas
New York
Texas
J. J. Miller
Hammond Avenue
Waterton Savings Bank
San Antonio
Tex
Madrid approves amateur gramatics
Madrid records an official note that amateur acting has achieved a great vogue, reflecting growing interest in home talent and local theater activity. The item notes the approval or acknowledgment of amateur dramatic efforts, highlighting a cultural trend.
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Madrid
Spain’s workers form dramatic societies across sectors
Among the young men and women of Spain banks, department stores and factories organize dramatic societies by the employees. Apart from societies whose members hold well paid positions there, these groups reflect a cultural initiative within the working classes and illustrate how diverse workplaces foster creative expression.
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Spain
Amateur actors class forms among workers and residents
A class of aspiring amateur actors drawn from laborers and local residents forms a new scene. The initiative gathers diverse community members, offering acting practice and performance opportunities while strengthening neighborhood cultural life.
Jones Piano Co offers free Ross Conservatory scholarships
E Paul Jones announces free scholarships at Ross Conservatory for ten students as part of a factory sale. The Jones Piano Co. expands to Waterloo Iowa, promoting Mason Hamlin, Knabe, Chickering and other brands with a piano factory purchase sale. Personal instruction by Prof. Pred Mrs Toss highlighted, with affordable payments on uprights.
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Prof
Ross
Mr. Jones
Jones Piano Co
Iowa
Selzer
Wees
Wim
Jones
Waverley
Ross Conservatory
Mason & Hamlin
Knabe, Chickering
Wurlitzer
Kingslcen
Estes
Commercial St
Waterloo
Courier
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BAYER
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Mission Board
Presbyterian Institution
Imadrid
Ill
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Ward
Ond Man
Winchester
Remington
Western
Big Ben
Wilbert
Edelson's
Coats
E. Paul Jones
Samu
Toss
Pute
Silk Hosiery Sale
Carter Underwear
Jersey Knit
Cal
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