Vast Skunk river drainage project to reclaim 25000 acres
Polk Story and Jasper counties push a 400000 dollar drainage district plan along a twenty mile Skunk river stretch. Petition filed by 25 landowners seeks river channel straightening or enlargement with levees. Engineers to study viable schemes as land values rise with flood protection.
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Des Moines
Middle West
Iowa
Polk Story
Jasper
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Polk County
Story
Grinnell Man Elected President of Iowa Elks
Edward C. Brand of Grinnell was elected president of the Iowa Elks at the annual meeting. Davenport will host the next gathering. Other officers named include First Vice President Clement Welch of Denison, Second Vice President Lindley Coon of Newton, Third Vice President Paul Schmidt of Iowa City, Secretary Frank Kiest of Des Moines, Treasurer A Henigbaum of Davenport.
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Grinnell
Iowa Elks
Iowa City
Edward C. Brand
State Association of Elks
Davenport
Clement J. Welch
Denison
J. Lindley Coon
Newton
Paul G. Schmidt
Frank J. Kiest
Des Moines
A. Henigbaum
Army Worm Ravages Northern Iowa Crops
Reports from Plymouth and Sioux counties north of here describe army worm damage to crops. A Lawton farmer burned ruined oats to protect nearby fields as experts from Iowa State College at Ames are dispatched to investigate and recommend action.
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Sioux City
Plymouth
Sioux Counties
Here
Lawton
Iowa
State College
Ames
Big Apple Crop in Marshalltown Sparse Market
Marshalltown reports a bumper apple crop with heavy loads on trees from early varieties. Trees are breaking under weight and some fruit is fed to swine. The market is stocked with early apples and prices are so low they are not worth picking.
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Marshalltown
Thia
Youth Killed By Train Near Council Bluffs
M. D. McMahon aged 22 son of Mrs. M. D. McMahon of Manilla died in a hospital after being struck by a train while driving from Aspinwall to Manilla. He was described as a well to do farmer. Surviving relatives include his mother and three brothers.
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Council Bluffs
M. D. McMahon
Manilla
Aspinwall
To Dedicate $75,000 Church in Waukon
Waukon plans a September dedication for the new 75000 church of St Patrick’s Catholic Church. Munich stained glass windows are en route from Germany and expected soon.
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Waukon
St. Patrick’s Catholic
Munich
Germany
Sioux City man jailed for bootlegging under new law
Mike Flanagan of Sioux City became the first Iowan sentenced to the penitentiary for bootlegging under the new law. He received a one year term after his conviction.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Mike Flanagan
Iowa Crops Gain Good News From Des Moines
Reports from Des Moines indicate a solid harvest with hay and grain in good condition and minimal losses. The year sees above average yields in many fields, boosting outlook for farmers despite prior concerns.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Polk County School Enrollment and Teacher Wages
Polk county totals 32854 pupils with Des Moines and Altoona showing gender splits. Des Moines reports 12971 girls and 12814 boys, rural areas show 2575 boys to 2416 girls. There are 850 teachers, 776 women and 14 men. Rural teachers average 80.73 for women and 113.90 for men. Men in smaller towns 119.31 vs women 86.75. Des Moines leads in wages with men 123.38 and women 88.48.
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Polk County
Des Moines
Altoona
Four Iowa Falls Men Escaped Fatal Auto Crash
Four Iowa Falls men narrowly escaped death on a Geneva to Iowa Falls trip when a turning maneuver sent their car into a ditch. The vehicle rolled over and pinned Surls, Goodenough, and Benshoof under water with Charles S. Steers driving. The other car failed to stop as Surls called for help. Surls suffered a broken arm and Benshoof internal injuries.
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Iowa Falls
Geneva
Surls
D. D. Goodenough
Benshoof
Charles S. Steers
Benshoot
Minton Action For Humboldt Independent Plant Granted
Judge D F Coyle orders administrators of the late Albert M Adams to turn over the Humboldt Independent plant to Minton. The suit claimed a contract by Adams for Minton to receive the plant upon Adams' death. Plant valued at about $7,000.
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Laweult
Humboldt
Minion
Albert M. Adams
D. F. Coyle
Humboldt Independent
Adams
The
Independent
Minton
New Parcel Post Stamp in Des Moines
Des Moines reports a new eleven cent parcel post stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin in dark green. The stamp aligns with parcel rate needs and applies 11 cent charges for 7 pound parcels in zones one and two as well as four and seven. notable rate shows 11 cents for 2 pounds in zone four and 11 cents for 1 pound in zone seven, while the 11 pound parcel reaches 1 11 in zone seven.
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New Parcel Post
Des Moines
Benjamin Franklin
Parcel Post
Upper Iowa Conference Session Opens in Dubuque
The Upper Iowa conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will convene at St. Luke's church in Dubuque on September 13 under the presidency of Rev. Bishop Homer C. Stuntz D D resident bishop of Buenos Aires Argentina. The session runs through September 20 and is expected to attract four or five hundred visitors with about half the attendees being clergy.
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Upper Iowa
Dubuque
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Luke's Church
Homer C. Stuntz
D. D
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Coolest Summer In 40 Years Across Des Moines Area
Des Moines reports the coolest summer in 40 years per Iowa weather service data. From May 1 to August 16 the average daily temperature shortfall is 3.9 degrees, with 1891's May to August average at 3.8. Cool weather has driven the perception of a wet summer, as June and August rainfall trail the average.
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Des Moines
Iowa Weather Service
Large cattle shipment from Iowa to Chicago market
One of the region’s largest cattle shipments was loaded here by farmer William Sprele. The consignment included sixteen carloads of fat steers totaling over 300 head, averaging 950 pounds. Two hundred head sold for 38.90, the remaining hundred for 8.10, illustrating a substantial export move to Chicago.
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Tracr
Moe
Iowa
Chicago
William Sprele
Miner Killed by Ton Rock at Fort Dodge Mine
Andrew Johnson aged 58 a driller for United States Gypsum company was killed when a rock weighing one and a half tons fell in the Fort Dodge mine. He had worked in mines for thirty three years and is survived by his wife and three children.
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Fort Dodge
Andrew Johnson
United States Gypsum Company
Johnson
Road surface movement criticizes state highway plan
The hard surfaced road movement in County Supervisors’ association convenes to discuss agitation for concrete brick or asphalt roads. The convention condemns the state highway commission for alleged excessive expenditures in 1914 and urges reduction of public costs and expenditures.
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B County
Superviani Oh
State Highway Commission
Comweston
Jis
Brutal Murder Confession Tells Of Uncle's Death Near Boone
Arthur Lumley an 18 year old Des Moines youth confessed to killing his wealthy uncle Thomas J. Smalley at the Smalley farm near Boone. He said he acted for money, set a fire, hid a pocketbook, and later pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree. Smalley, 78, valued between 70 000 and 100 000 dollars, was found burned in his room after a brutal assault.
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Boone
F. W. Gance
Arthur Lumley
Des Moines
Thomas J. Smalley
Smalleey Farm
Lumley
Young Lumley
Walt
Smalley
Will Smalley
Booneboro
Bart Lumley
California
Model School Burned in Grant Township
Incendiarism is suspected after a fire damaged the new $15,000 central school in Grant township Kossuth county. About sixty men fought the blaze for an hour and a half, starting in the basement over the boiler. The building, recently completed and unfurnished, held $12,000 insurance, with opening delayed. The school was designated a model rural consolidated school by the State Superintendent. Archer C. Miller was appointed United States commissioner for Keokuk, reviving the office after being absent since 1905.
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Algona
Grant Township
Kossuth County
Towa
Deyoe
Large Drainage Project in Jefferson District 104
The Gransneack area district No 104 in Grasne:agame Ay undertakes the largest drainage project to date with about 10,000 acres to be drained. The open ditch contract was awarded to K. J. Phelps of Davenport and the overall project cost is estimated at $130,000 with Jefferson Cement Products Co. handling the file at $58,555.40.
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Jefferson
Grasne
Jefferson Cement Products Company
K. J. Phelps
Davenpore
Jericho horn case in Chelsea motor stop
Patrolman Helmuth charged Mrs B Frost of Philadelphia with an auto horn violation at 110 South Dorset avenue Chelsea. Recorder Gaskill imposed a five dollar fine and warned to mute the Jericho horn to preserve city quietude, while Mrs Frost denied breaking the antispeed law.
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Jericho
Helmuth
B. Frost
Philadelphia
South
Dorset Avenue
Chelsea
Joshua
Recorder Gaskill
Jericho Horn
New York World
New Minnesota Iron Mine Opens With 40 Million Tons Ore
A new iron mine in Minnesota is now being operated with an estimated ore content of 40,000,000 tons. The mine will be developed using the open-pit method prevalent in the state.
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Minnesota
Sea sleds for coast defense craft tested by navy
Navy experiments with a half motor boat half hydroplane craft that skims the surface. A 24 foot model reached 36.5 miles per hour in tests. Officials hope for 55 to 60 mph capability and potential production of up to 200 units at the cost of one scout cruiser.
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United States Navy
Navy
Waterproof Matches Hint for Camping and Fishing Par ties
A practical tip explains making matches waterproof by dipping in very hot melted paraffin. After cooling, they work as usual and remain protected from dampness, aiding camping and fishing trips.
Novel Billiard Tables On Solid Rock Island Home
Billiard tables mounted on concrete pedestals extend through floor openings to bedrock, making the tables as solid and vibration free as the island itself on a Puget Sound island home in the San Juan archipelago.
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San Juan Archipelago
Puget Sound
Tribute to the Candidate I One Morning Interview Teaser
A vivid bluffing interview scene with congress candidate Tom Shipp in Indianapolis. An eager admirer phones to arrange a meeting, claiming lifelong devotion and insider status while Shipp juggles schedule details and a crowded day. The caller insists on a lobby meeting at the Claypool Hotel to identify him.
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Tom Shipp
Congress
Indianapolis
Shipp
Tom
Makes Up for It. A Second Lesson from Adversity
A quip about furnace smoke rubs in a moral: Mrs Jiggs asks if the furnace smokes. the reply shifts blame to the husband. The line closes with a caution to heed adversity to avoid another lesson.
Sea fight spoiled forever by modern naval trends
Truman H. Newberry notes that sea battles of the past thrill and art are fading as modern ships fight at long range or hide in the sea. He warns that armor has fallen behind gunpower, with submarines reshaping naval warfare and reducing historic stand up battles to scrap iron shambles, reshaping legends of Perry and Dewey.
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Truman H. Newberry
Jones
Perry
Farragut
Nelson
Dewey
Lawful Procedure and Dimming Lights Quip
A magistrate questions a defendant who says he blocked a man’s eye to dim his lights as required by law. The exchange pivots to a remark about European battles in Belgium and England’s interest in labor-saving devices due to farm labor shortages.
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England
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