Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley Dies at 60
Union News Service reports James Whitcomb Riley died at 10:60 p.m. July 22 at his home after a paralytic stroke earlier in the month. He had learned to write with his left hand and remained unmarried with sister Mary Payne of New York as his closest kin. The body lay in state at the Indiana State Capitol from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and funeral services were private and simple at his home. Riley, a True poet of the provinces, sang the joys sorrows and humors of Midwest life in dialect, gaining wealth and broad recognition from his verse and early sign-painting work in the Ohio Valley.
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New York
Indiana State Capitol
James Whitcomb Riley
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Ohio Valley
Tighten knot about Villa in Nazas engagement
Dispatches from El Paso report Carranciste troops tightening a cordon around Villa and the remnant of his forces along the Nazas river in northern Durango. They say Ramos Garcia and Lares pursue Villistas up the Nazas headwaters, with a likely capture imminent. A German border merchant said Chihuahua merchants refusing Carranza currency were forced to work on the streets, risking ruin.
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Reward Offered for Arrest in Parade Bombing
San Francisco mayor Jas Rolph Jr offers a five thousand dollar reward for the arrest of the person who planted a bomb amid parade watchers. Six people were killed and more than forty wounded in the blast. Forest fires rage near San Francisco as Mount Tamalpais blaze expands prompting urgent regional firefighter response from Mill Valley, San Rafael and neighboring towns.
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Thurston Improves After Illness
Ned-John M. Thurston, former United States senator, rests easier yet remains in serious condition. Hospital reports show he is better this Saturday than since his illness began, indicating a gradual improvement from prior seriousness.
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United States
Gibbons For War Training In Maryland
Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons on July 23 marked his 2d birthday at Union Mills Carroll County declaring universal military training the best for America. Sioux City two killed and many injured as a Milwaukee freight wreck near Tripp South Dakota injures emigrants en route to harvest. Ottawa Canada evacuates tens of thousands of soldiers as war department announces mobilization plans.
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World News Briefs From Early War Dispatches
Ten thousand Canadian soldiers to go overseas soon. British forces confiscated first class mail en route to New York. Russia orders halt to emigration to the United States via Archangel. Russians open offensives in the Carpathians, Riga sector, and near Jablonitza. French capture 2,900 prisoners and trenches in Picardy. British recapture ground lost in Haig’s sector. Russians cross the Carpathians and threaten Austrian rear. backed by Petrograd dispatch. 24 women elected to the Finnish diet, 12 percent of members. Russian troops continue fighting in Turkish Armenia and Saloniki front. Belgian troops reach Lake Victoria Nyanza, capturing German commander. Teutonic allies retreat on the Lipa causing Galicia panic. New Russian reinforcements land at Brest to bolster the western front.
Deadly Infantile Paralysis Rise Reported by New York Health Dept
The New York health department reported a sudden rise in infantile paralysis cases with 121 men infected and 2 deaths, contrasting with 85 cases and 14 deaths the day before. Flood toll reaches 17 deaths, now totaling 2, with rivers receding toward normal in many areas. An accident near Sea Girt, New Jersey left one barge crew rescued after a collision with the Comus, while three youths died in an automobile overturn near Kewaunee, Wisconsin and a fourth occupant is hospitalized with leg injuries. A robbery at Host National Bank in Alpha, Michigan netted 6,000 dollars with only the cashier present.
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State Executive Council keeps tax levy at 4.5 mills
The State Executive Council completed a review of Iowa tax situation and announced no increase in the general revenue levy. Total levies will approximate 4.5 mills, split between general and capital extension funds, totaling about $4,218,600 with the capital fund at roughly $150,000. County auditors will receive notices detailing the 1916 levy.
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Rural Mail Carriers Elect Iowa Officers at Convention
The rural mail carriers of Iowa closed their convention and elected officers. President M J Gordon of North Liberty, Vice President J C Avenell of Storm Lake, Secretary A F Parkins of Atlantic, Treasurer M E Whitney of Waterloo, Director H Marshall of Casey for three years. Delegates to the national convention include William H James of Cornell Bluffs O H Pierce of Shell Rock Rudolph Snyder of Dixon Lewis C Main of Mount Ayr and W C Farslow of Winterset. Cornell Bluffs will host the 1917 convention.
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Atlantic
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Casey
William H. James
Cornell Bluffs
O. H. Pierce
Shell Rock
Rudolph Snyder
Dixon
Lewis C. Main
Mount Ayr
W.C. Farslow
Winterset
Two Plagues in America Plague Iowa Service
Major D. F. Fair chief surgeon of the Iowa guard notes two great plagues tuberculosis and cancer. In examining five thousand young men for military service in Iowa only two had tuberculosis and none had cancer. Rejection rate in the Iowa guard runs about five percent, lower than any state reported. Hernia heart lesions and flat feet accounted for most rejections.
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Federal Buildings for Iowa List of Allocations
Des Moines reports from Washington that federal building appropriations are set for Iowa cities. Sioux City 235000, Shenandoah 40000, Fairfield 50000, Marengo 30000, Newton 65000, Oelwein 40000, Algona 45000, Corning 231000, Eagle Grove 85000, Harlan 36000, Knoxville 40000, Indianola 2000, Mount Pleasant 7500.
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Algona
Guards Must Serve Under Federal Oath Decision
District Judge Charles A. Dudley ruled that men over 118 who enlisted in the national guard and later took the federal oath cannot be released from service on grounds of lacking parental consent at enlistment. The Hag an case involves Thomas and Mrs Eagan of Patterson seeking release for their son in Company A, Third regiment.
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Patterson
Infantile Plague Reaches Iowa in Dubuque Farm Death
A 14 month old girl, Mable Thorp, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Thorp, died near Dubuque after an illness under a day. Doctors diagnosed spinal meningitis though symptoms resembled infantile paralysis. An investigation will be conducted.
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Vote For New School in Jesup Bond Issue
Bond issue of 85000 authorized by Jesup consolidated school district voters. Board plans locating the building on an eight acre tract near Jesup in the district’s largest consolidated area.
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Defeat of Ottumwa School Bond Issue Surges in Vote
The proposal to issue 125000 for a high school addition was defeated by 337 votes for the second time this year. Women voters turned out in large numbers and helped drive the defeat as suffragists had campaigned against the measure amid board of education support.
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Newhall Fire Destroys Business District in Two Hours
A gas stove explosion sparked a blaze that swept the Newhall business district along the main street within two hours. Seventeen stores burned, about 150000 dollars in damages, leaving only a bank Milwaukee Station a barn and two garages. Residents survived with little to eat as flames forced a desert-like holdout.
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Plonser Iowan Dead in Chariton Doctor J A McElveen 80
Dr J A McElveen aged eighty died at his Chariton home after over fifty years in Iowa. He practiced medicine for decades and served as a railroad surgeon for the C B and Q for twenty four years. He led pensions medical boards under Harrison, presided three terms of the Iowa State Medical Society, sat on the Iowa Board of Health seven years, including presidency, and attended the British TB congress in London in 1908.
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Man Killed by Bees Near Brayton
Michael Smith, an 80 year old farmer living east of Brayton, died within twenty minutes after being stung by a honey bee while sitting at a neighbor's. He had previously been stung twice, nearly dying both times. The final sting occurred directly over the right eye.
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Drownings In Kanawha Lake Prompt Rescue Attempts
Jewell Charley Hawthorne of Renwick and nearby Kanawha drowned in Wast Lake while fishing on a raft. A storm rose as he swam to shore. he remembered his shoe was on the raft and tried to return but could not. He was from a prominent family in Renwick.
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Revive Flying at Grinnell
Grinnell will become the Iowa center of flying when C. W. Timm replaces the late Billy Robinson and completes a new biplane. The machine has extra strong construction and a Grinnell type 100 horsepower engine. Timm plans exhibition flights and an exhibition tour starting around August 1.
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Land Srings High Price
Land Srings High Price Duncombe Eighty acres of unimproved Webster county land recently sold for 180 per acre. This is regarded as a good price for unimproved land. In the southern part of the state improved land has sold this season for 140 to 150 an acre.
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Webster County
Vote New Schools Nevada Bond Ruling Tightened
The South Grant consolidated school district approved bonds of 21 000 dollars for a new school by a 79 to 23 vote. The North Grant district also voted 20 000 dollars in bonds for a new consolidated school.
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Gotch Breaks Leg While Traveling With Circus
Frank Gotch world champion wrestler broke his left leg above the ankle while reaching for a hold during circus travel. He caught his leg between gym mats, snapped, and fell to the mat. He was taken to a hospital where the fracture was reduced and he could not leave for several days.
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Plague bulletins drive Iowa disease warnings and action
Iowa health authorities report rapid demand for Infantile Paralysis pamphlets since July, distributing thousands to doctors, nurses, and newspapers statewide. Dr. G H Sumner leads coordinated case reporting, quarantine, and prevention efforts amid cautious optimism no epidemic will develop this year.
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Iowa
State Health Board
Ottumwa
van Horn
Goldfield
Denigon
Tawood
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Pleasant Valley
Summer frocks charm with georgette and satin
A fashion piece describes white georgette summer frocks with green and white satin bands, cape collars, jabots, and sheer sleeves. It highlights the durability of georgette, decorative satin trims, and coordinating collars and neckwear as essential for hot weather. It notes how fresh, cool clothes boost a woman's presence in summer and advises practical wardrobe choices.
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Shaw
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Wight
Fragmentary note on washing soap and water test
A garbled passage describes a test comparing washing with and without soap. It mentions attempting to rinse and the belief that there is no better proof that the air or water wash was insufficient, with confusion over whether soap was used or remained in use.
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