Legislative plan for compulsory education faces district friction
In Des Moines this week a rough draft for compulsory education is debated by educators and lawmakers. It would require children ages 6 to 12 to attend full time and those 12 to 14 to attend at least twelve weeks yearly, with penalties for parents and employers. The Northwestern Banker highlights rising bank robberies across Iowa and calls for tougher action to catch and convict criminals.
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Des Moines
Hopernon
Northwestern
Iowa
Iowa Association of Bankers
Butler Farmers Institute Seeks February Meeting Date
Butler county farmer's institute leaders urge towns to decide on hosting the next meeting, likely in February, with state funding of 850 for speakers and local towns covering hall, music, and incidental costs. Officials include President George Adair, Secretary J B Ressler, Treasurer Nate Leavyens, and an executive committee listed with members from Greene, Dumpnt, Parkersburg, and Clarksville. Public warns of house to house silk dress pattern scams by thieves posing as detectives and notes a Webster City man narrowly escaped injury when a tin flew from a vendor and flames burned his trousers during a runaway horse incident. Hardin county agricultural society sets fair dates for Eldora with November 19 to 22 as proposed dates.
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Butler Farmers Tnatttuter
George Adar
Buteler
George Adair
J. B. Ressler
Nate Leavyens
John Monroe
Greene
K. C. Brown
Dumpnt
J.J. Burnham
Parkersburg
M@Mather
Clarksville
Hardin County Agricultural Society
Eldora 'Rhursday
Railway Gives $1,000 to Oskaloosa YMCA for Building
The Town Central railway company donates $1,000 to the Oskaloosa Y M C A toward a new 40,000 dollar building. The gift signals seasonal support from a local railway firm to a community organization.
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She Railway
Town Central Railway ‘Company
Oskaloosa Y. M. C. A
Old railroad policy blamed for more accidents in Chicago era
A Dubuque resident says railroads cutting older workers from service has increased accidents tenfold. He argues seasoned conductors keep trains safer, while younger staff lack experience in emergencies. Clarence Cole of Geneva returns from Chicago with trophies after fending off three attackers on State Street, a bold display amid the city’s rough street life.
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Dubuque
Crilala Ag
Clarence Cole
Geneva
Chicago
Qule
State Street
Mr. Cole
Eldora Herald: four foot coal vein located in land
The Eldora Herald reports a four foot vein of coal located on the surveyed land with a claim of successful discovery. A second vein was mined and used in the area, noted during the present developments.
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Eldora Herald
Plein Air Review of Father Gleary Lecture on Oberammergau
Ackley residents praised Father Gleary for a two hour lecture on The Passion Play at Oberammergau. His vivid paint ing of the setting and people, and analysis of actors and Old Testament tableaux, drew deep interest from a large audience. The evening honored by Prof. Voelker’s securing him and by the high school pupils who aided the event.
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Vather Clealy
Ackley
Presbyterian Church
Father Gleary
Oberammergin
Obmrammergau
Oberammergen
Father Cleary
Christ
Oberamergan
Oberammergan
Voelker
Christmas Observances At Local Churches In 1910s Era
Churches across the city prepared Christmas programs led by Sunday schools. Children performed songs and recitations, while a decorated tree laden with gifts was central to celebrations at St John’s and First Methodist, drawing crowds of congregants and friends. Gift distribution followed the performances.
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St Johnta
St. John's Church
Warcome
Methondiat
M. H. Church
Week in Logal Fi Ends with Tragic Water Tank Collapse
A Frankl in Belmond reports a fatal accident Tuesday morning as John Pals lost his grip while lifting a water tank. He fell forward, compressing his chest, and died almost instantly. The article notes his familiarity among locals and references weddings and saloon endorsements in Franklin.
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John Pals
Belmond
Eighty Four Years Old Mrs Frick Dies at Local Home
Mrs Frick, aged eighty four, died Friday after a brief illness. Born in Germany, she and husband moved here thirty five years ago. Survived by son Julian Frick, funeral held at St Johns Evangelical church, interment Ackley cemetery. James McGuire near death in Greeley. sister Mrs Fite and brother Christ McGuire notified. Avends, mother of Rite Avends, dies at ninety in Avends home. Frank Belzer and bride from Colorado visit, plan to remain through holidays. Black Hawk county praised as rich. local editor notes large contracts and public demand for rapid rail service.
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Iere
Meltizer
St.Joh's Evangelical Church
Ackley
Uloliag
Nebraska
James McGuire
Greeley
Christ McGuire
Fite
James McGuiré
Frank Belzer
Colorado
Merry
Reg Belzer
Ay Ray
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F. Belzer
Mies Asmas
Wm. Klenenberger
Rock Rapids
Calatives
Christmas services and programs at local churches
Readable excerpts describe St Marys Catholic church services with Mass and communion at 7:30, a sermon by Rev Father Meagher, plus Immanuel church Christmas tree and Sunday school events, and Evangelical, Presbyterian, and other church programs with carols, recitations, and decorated trees for the holiday season.
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St. Mary's
St. Mary's Catholic
Ray
Father Meagher
Immanuel Church
Firet Evangelicus
Themberstop
Hirst
Freight and Passenger Run Dangers in Railroading
The text recalls risky practices on freight and passenger runs and the pressure to meet schedules. It notes engineers facing dangerous decisions, the fear of accidents, and the mental strain on crews, including mentions of a careful operator named Dave Rehan and the uncertainty of whose turn comes next.
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Pyerry Ville
Dave Rehan
Voters in Franklin County asked to sign pledge on saloon issue
County solicitors have worked two weeks seeking endorsements to permit saloons. Grant and Osceola townships favor the proposition. about a dozen voters abstained at the recall election. Others who opposed have endorsed. The plan is to present the petition to the board of supervisors at the January session. Indictments were returned previously but six Bampton druggists were not convicted for illegal sales.
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Franti County
Franklin County
Grant
Osceola
Board of Supervisors
Bampton
Rebedah Fair delights Ackley crowds with lectures and music
The Rebedah Fair in Ackley ran Tuesday to Thursday with a lecture by Jerry Green on Odd Fellowship, a chicken pie supper and local talent, and a grand ball drawing about seventy couples. Net proceeds after expenses were about 260. A hand injury from a firecracker at a celebration near Geneva injured Henry Sebriber, who was treated by a physician. Other notes include Dr. Trev Mulatosh’s talk in Philadelphia and a forthcoming wedding of Q Rechtmeier to a partner from Albion.
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Jerry Green
Odd Fullowshp
Order
Firocyacker
Henry Sebriber
Mr. Sebriber
Genava
Louis Hirth
Henry
Tr Olley
Trev
J. S. Mulatosh
Philadelphia
Iuwa Synoa
Presbyterian Church
McTotosh
National Conference
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