Record Cold Sweep Hits Midwest States
Des Moines reports a heavy snow blanket with temperatures at Webster City down to 1.5 below zero. Ames notes snow and danger to harvests as October records fall across Iowa and neighboring states. Rapid City and Neligh report deep subzero readings and widespread cold in Nebraska and the Dakotas.
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Des Moines
Webster City
Ames
H. Stevenson
Iowa State College
Lowa Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Mason City
Mercury
Clinton
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Midhwest
Rocky Mountain
Missouri
Ilinois
Indianas
Milwaukee
Colorado
Helena
Mont
Havre
Kansas
Omahha
Rocky
Mountain Region
Plains
Great ‘Lakes
Nebraska
Omaha
Oet
Valent Bo
Northwestern Railroad
Black Hills
S. D
Lincoln
Rapid City
Norfolk
Neb
5. D
United States
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
South Dakota
Guster
Phillips
Presho
Deadwood
Bonesteel
Final Chance to Join League Seen by Partisans
Partisans warn the final chance to join the league is near as debate over European cooperation intensifies. They argue a self-sufficient Europe could reduce US imports and challenge American business, while others doubt the league’s survival or value.
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League
Question of league adherence or world court certainty
The piece argues for joining international bodies like the Hague tribunal, favoring cooperation with Europe. It notes Europe’s economic and political motives for joint action and warns the United States as a creditor outsider.
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League
United States
America
Europe
Copsright
Red Cross Parley Details Postwar Service Fund
The Red Cross will use the endowment fund's income for national service programs. The organization spent 4,977,000 on postwar service last year, with 1,700,000 net from Total Roll. Judge Utterback noted the gap between spending and receipts came from interest and a reserve fund. Mrs. Jennie I Berry of Cedar Rapids led a Linn county chapter discussion on evolving postwar service amid changing aid laws and interpretations.
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DNL
Red Cross
Utterback
Toa Roll Wall
Jennie I. Berry
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Greater Waterloo Auction Proceeds Hit 3500
Proceeds from the Greater Waterloo association auction totaled about 3500 dollars. CG A Hanson served as secretary. The event, held at the Connard building, included the purchase of three billiard tables and one pollable item.
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Greater Waterloo Association
A. Hanson
Eid Clu
Conard
Community Chest Campaign Plans Move Forward in 1926
Plans for the Commins Chest drive advanced as meetings were scheduled with committee heads including Alfred G. Dionth and Tander Grehanm. The drive aims to solicit gifts with breakfasts at the YMCA and a formal start to the campaign, while a Women's division is being organized.
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Ak Hs
Syzinuy
Meerings
Vaneigh
Alfred G. Dionth
Armerer
Tander Grehanm
Black
Dutes
Wien
Ptadt
Old Man Winter Arrives Early in Black Hawk County
Cold morning across Black Hawk County with temperatures dipping to 7 above zero and rising to 13 by 7 am. Snow melts in exposed areas as cars slide on slick streets. Jail inmates suffer as courthouse heating plant fails, forced to wrap in blankets. Temperature 2% by mid afternoon.
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Black Hawk County
Towa Engineer Lands Major Florida City Project
A Iowa graduate named Glende A. sduate of college at the University of Iowa has been appointed city manager in Miami Beach Florida. He will oversee proposed improvements costing 8 000 900 dollars and is returning to his home town for the role. Local sources indicate the appointment was arranged by Miami officials. A separate item notes a building permit issued today to Bester Wo Miller for a dwelling on Littome Park boulevard with an estimated cost of 26.00.
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Glende A
Biversity of
Towa
Alice
Manigee
Miami Beach
Fla
Miami Oilerats
Bester Wo Miller
Littome Park Boulevard
Homer Family Obituary From Cheyenne Wells
The notice details the death of Homer Homer who died in Cheyenne Wells Calo Ont and was buried at Fairview Cemetery after services at Peter and Brothers chapel led by Rev Star. He lived in Bennington township Black Hawk county Iowa then moved to Cheyenne Wells to live with his son. Survived by a wife and several relatives including son Homer, daughter Adele Highland Ottario and a sister.
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Hearty Pilea Flamer
Aga
Cheyenne Wells
Calo
Peter and Brothers
Star
Fairview Cemetery
New York
Bennington Township
Black Hawk County
Chez Wells
Homer
Tiod
Hobert
Andiyn
Adele Highland
Ottario
Horman
Beady
President coolidge urges south america as peace model
President Calvin Coolidge cited South American statesmanship as a key path to international peace and prosperity in a Washington speech. He praised General San Martin and highlighted the Americas as a tested example of republican governance over monarchies, urging leadership toward progress and fellowship.
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Washington, D. C
Get
INS
Coolidge
South
Argentina
Jose de San Martin
President Coolidge
San Martin
Judiciary Square
Honorio Pueyrredon
United States
Wupus
Americas
Republi
America
George Washington
Radio heated overcoats predicted by London expert
London expert Professor Lew forecasts near future clothes heated by radio. He envisions pocket radio prisms gathering heat from the air to warm the body and guard against coughs and colds in a yet unseen wardrobe advance.
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London
Weil Sae Njan
A. M. Lew
Lew
Europe
GOOVY PRICES AT PARAM SALE NEAR REINBECK
Prices and items from a param sale near Reinbeck include horses chickens and oats listed with various prices. The listing mentions McCormick binder and farm equipment, along with a note about nurse examinations by the state board of examiners in Des Moines and the state capital.
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Param Sale
Reinbeck
Reigbeek
Oet
Iy McCormick
Laver
Clyeine Meltin
Mitchell Case Sheds Light on War Theatre Bias
Col Mitchell faces charges of criminal neglect and almost treasonable administration of air service amid claims of bias in the Mitchell court martial. Gen Summerall, accused of bias, withdrew as president after being challenged by Mitchell and counsel. The court adjourned after long readings, with Maj. Gen. Sum eral later chosen to head the panel.
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Titompetente
Gnd Navy
Mitchell
Summerall
Col
Colone
Ims
Reid
Air Office
San Antonio
Tex
Air Service
Asa
Col. Mitchel
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Military Academy
War Department
Pioneer Priest of Dubuque Is Dead
Rev. Patrick A. Walsh a long serving archdiocese priest died in Dubuque Ia at age 68 after ordination in 1880 in Waterford Ireland He served churches in Gaxton Lycurgus and Waukon and his funeral sermon will be delivered by Very Rev Thomas Con vy president of Columbus college tomorrow morning.
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Dubuque
Patrick A. Walsh
Gaxton
Lycurgus
Waukon
Archdiocese of
Ireland
Dubnane
Waterford
Thomas Convy
Columbus College
Iowa Unitarians to Name New Officers
The forty-eighth annual Iowa Unitarian association conference in Sioux City will close with the election of officers. Rev. George R. Dodson of St. Louis will deliver the principal address as the Judy foundation marks its role in the proceedings.
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Sioux City
Iowa Unitarian Association
First Unitarian
Arthur Markley Judy
Debt settlement plan wrecked by Pan American crisis
The tentative Anglo French debt settlement plan is wrecked by the Pan American crisis according to officials in London. No belief that the Locarno security pacts will be affected. The crisis committee met to discuss the Damascus situation and the French German political crises.
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London
Oet
Far
Crhinat
Damascus
Illinois Court Fails to Rule in Smead Case
The Illinois Supreme Court ended its session without ruling on whether Gov. Sovadl owes roughly 1.09 million in invested funds while he served as treasurer. The dispute moves to the next term as weather-related plane accident and a wreck are noted but no injuries reported.
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Illinois
Sprivesfield
Supreme Court of Witnois
Fire alarm reports chimney fire on East Street
An alarm was received from the home of Lod Gyerman at 58 East Street where a chimney was burning out. There was no damage. Contact Faye Milley at phone 2404 for further advertisement information.
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Lod
Gyerman
Light of World pageant rehearsed for Saturday show
The Light of the World pageant, produced by Black Hawk County Sunday School association, completed its first full rehearsal at the Dairy Castle Congress Hippodrome. Final rehearsal is Friday at 7 30 p m under Prof H Augustine Smith of Boston University.
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Black Hawk ‘County
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Lester W. Miller
Association
Miller
Urge Continuance of Present Board of Taxation
A plea to retain the current board of tax appeals for at least two more years was urged before the house ways and means committee to speed finalization of tax controversies. Maurice Darling of New York and Charles Henry Butler of Washington urged uniform administrative changes in tax laws.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Board of Tax Appeals
House
Ways and Means Committee
Maurice Darling
New York
Charles Henry Butler
Washington
American Bar Association
Americans Ordered Out of Damascus as Fighting Rages
The State Department announced Americans should leave Damascus due to ongoing fighting between French forces and Syrian tribesmen. Vice Counsel James Keeley said conditions are so serious that all Americans must depart until hostilities end. Two American destroyers now at Alexandria may not be needed at Beirut or Damascus but will stay in reach if danger persists.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Damascus
State Department
James 4. Keeley
Department
Alexandria
Egypt
Beirut
Keeley
Woman and Girl Burned When Lican Explodes at Stove
Marshalltown Iowa October 25 Leota Williams thirteen and her mother Mrs Wilbur Williams Rhodes were burned Leota badly while attempting to pour kerosene into a stove to rekindle the fire. The mother suffered burns to arms and hands while trying to beat out the flames. Leota was taken to a hospital where her condition was described as encouraging.
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Marshalltown
Leota Williams
Wilbur Williams
Rhodes
Leota
River Freezes Early as Upper Mississippi Seals October Winter
Little Falls Minnesota reports the Mississippi River iced over for the earliest freeze up since 1889. Only twice previously has ice formed in October and officials fear the river may stay closed until spring. The region logged 15 degrees above zero as river men note the unusual advance of winter.
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Little Falls
Minn
Mississippi River
Ohnce
Drink Costs Girl All Her Jewelry
Des Moines reports Miss Tillie Russell awoke with her jewelry missing after a party involved giving her a drink to cover her share. Police were notified and she refused to surrender additional items. Also noted is the funeral of Eveline Me-2 McRae, formerly of Waterloo, held in Clarks, with L F Potter and Mrs Hetts in attendance.
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Des Moines
UPJ
Tillie Russell
WRAE
L. F. Potter
Eloward Hetts
Clarks
Eveline
Independence
Witches Hold Halloween Party at Y M C A
Witches and sprites planned a Halloween fete at the Y M C A building in Waterloo with more than 300 invited youths. Participants in costumes and masks visited downstairs rooms with eerie decor while the gym hosted stunts and a wire around the pool guarded against pranks. The third floor featured booths run by comely maids and the boys' department held a separate 7 15 p m party with refreshments served at the side entrance.
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Hallowe’en
Y* and
Waterloo
William Thompson
Ortho phonic Talking Machine Debuts in Waterloo
The Victor company introduces the ortho phonic talking machine at Davidson Furniture in Waterloo. The new unit, based on American Telephone and Telegraph Co. improvements, claims about twice the range and clearer fidelity than older phonographs. The cabinet showcases fine craftsmanship.
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Victor Company
Waterloo
Davidson Furniture Company
American Telephone & Teletranh Co
Society Women Robbed of Jewelry Valued at 54000
Detectives followed secret clues in a Los Angeles robbery of three society women returning from a theatre. Victims include Mrs. B M Smith wife of the Pacific National Bank president, Mrs. J M McAdam, and Mrs. H H Clark. Losses center on a 60 inch pearl string valued at 20000 plus other pearl strands, diamonds, and a heart shaped four carat diamond set in platinum and onyx.
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L0s Angeles
Cal
Get
Los Angeles Society
B. M. Smith
Pacific National Bank
J. M. McAdam
H. H. Clark
Robebery
James Miller Hurt in Reinbeck Train Crash
James Miller 73 of Reinbeck remains in critical condition after a train automobile crash near Reinbeck Monday morning with a fractured skull. Wesley Koch also improved after a broken left leg and both are at Allen Memorial Hospital. Elwood Miller, son of James Miller and a third victim who died yesterday, is being prepared for funeral arrangements at Kistoer’s funeral home as relatives travel from Heinbeck.
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James Miller
Reinbeck
Wesley Koch
Allen Memorial Hospital
Miller
Elwood Miller
Kistoer
Heinbeck
Johnson Barred From Ring in New Jersey
Floyd Johnson once a topnotch slashing heavyweight was barred from fighting again in New Jersey by the state boxing commission. The action followed a bout against Harry Wills in which Johnson was knocked out in the first round after about two minutes.
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Trenton
Floyd Johnson
Topnotch
New Jersey
New Jersey State Boxing Commission
Ohnson
Harry Wills
Nesto
Tohnson
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