Mondamin Exceedingly Successful Consolidated School Exhibit
Mondamin consolidated school named one of four to exhibit at the state fair from 176 consolidated districts. The school highlights include large classes in domestic science and manual training, a four year agricultural program, a five acre experimental farm, and a social center role. The district reports a seed corn test of 2,660 ears and mentions broader rural education progress across Iowa.
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SAVE STATE MONEY State Purchasing Agent Eyes Central Warehouse Plan
Des Moines. State Purchasing Agent Harry Shropshire studies central warehouse for supplies to 16 state institutions. Carload shipments to central Des Moines could cut freight costs and allow bulk discounts. Also notes Iowa quarry potential and rail switch proposals, plus other state fiscal items.
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State Board of Control
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Shropshire
Board of Control
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Des Moines Mulet Tax Aims at Liquor Sellers
Three hundred dollars mulet tax will be assessed against every building where intoxicating liquor is sold in Des Moines. County Attorney George Wilson and Safety Superintendent Woolgar back the tax as the best way to curb sales. Owners of properties linked to liquor sales will bear the tax burden. Five hurt as bleachers collapse at Ft. Dodge May fete, injuring about 200 spectators.
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H. Wathet Alexander
Sac City
John L. Conroy
J. Bhimon
Pocahontas
John H. Craig
Webster City
James A. Hendrick
Arnolds Park
Frank A. Johnson
Remsen
William Louden
Fairfield
James B. Moran
Davenport
Andrew M. Morrison
Dubuque
John H. Plank
Broomfield
Frederick W. Schipper
Remmer H. Sletsema
Little Rock
Jesse FB. Willson
Louis W. Witty
Waterloo
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Iowa
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Fred S. Hird
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Centerville
Will Agseas
George Wilson
Safety Woolgar
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Ft. Dodge
Woman Golf Champion Jennie Jones Killed in Accident
Bloux City reports Miss Jennie Jones aged 26, former state women’s golf champion, was killed when a Dolce automobile struck her father’s car. Jones was thrown against the curb as the car wrecked. Her father L A Jones suffered light injuries. Jones had been champion four years ago at Des Moines and played in eastern tournaments.
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Mise Jones
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Iowa Prosperous With Record Deposits and Town Growth Ahead
Des Moines notes show Iowa banks hold record deposits as bank clearings rise over last year. Nonagricultural sectors stay healthy with high wages and thriving trade. Farmers profit from stock sales and cheap feed, while towns report building, water and electric improvements despite high materials costs. Auto sales remain strong with demand outpacing supply for lower priced models.
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Iowa
State Banking Department
PLAN BIG CHURCH CAMPAIGN IN IOWA CONFERENCE
Davenport comprehensive plans for church work in Iowa outline a five year constructive campaign aiming to add 25 000 members increase funds to 200 000 and strengthen laymen and youth groups. The plan predicts 10 600 new Sunday school enrollments by 1921 with half of the fund staying in Iowa and half spent nationwide.
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Davenport
Iowa
Congregational’’ Conference
Electrician Survives 2200-Volt Shock At Plant
Mason City report says Cecil Lacore, electrician at the People's Gas and Electric plant, received a full 2 200-volt current while behind the switch board. He rose and his body touched live wires, but he survived with only a burn across his back.
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Mason City
Cecil Lacore
People's Gas & Electric Plant
To Dedicate New Church in Newton Lutheran Edifice
A large gathering of Lutheran pastors and state laymen will dedicate Newton’s new church building on Sunday June 4 with Rev John Bright as pastor. When finished the church is expected to become one of Iowa’s finest Lutheran houses of worship.
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Iowa
Arsenal to Add 2000 Men at Rock Island Plant
Plans are underway at Rock Island arsenal to hire hundreds more workers after Congress appropriated 1 250 000 to expand the local plant. The facility already employs about 2 000 men, making it the government’s largest manufacturing arsenal.
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Rock Island Arsenal
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Boone Jones couple marks sixty sixth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Richard Jones of pronest Iowa observed their sixty sixth wedding anniversary recently Their health troubles limited celebration as Mrs Jones who suffered a stroke two years ago remains unable to travel or attend events The couple have endured six and a half decades of marriage in difficult times and continue to share a quiet life together
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Richard Jones
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Jones
Buena Vista College Endowment Drive Reaches Milestones
The endowment campaign at Buena Vista College has begun with 100000 pledged and 9000 already raised. Promises total 20600 and the fund aims to support the school’s future. The initiative aligns with the Fort Dodge presbyteries and the Iowa synod. The college has educated thousands of students through its history.
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