Des Moines Desires Iowa Million Dollar Farm Pack Plant
Capt. Fred Larrabee proposes a cooperative million-dollar packing plant to be owned by farmers and stockmen with Des Moines as the likely location. The plan targets keeping meat production in state, using Kelley as a prime site due to rail access and proximity to Iowa State College.
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Des Moines
Frederick Larrabee
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Kansas City
Omaha
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Chicago
Larrabee
Burlington Hawkeye
Southwest
Canada
Mexico
Stemer
Ames
Iowa State College
Kelley
Capt. Larrabee
Greatest Poultry Show in Town at Ames
The Ames Poultry Show runs January 7 to 10 at the Armory opera house and Cole's Coliseum. Secretary Fowler reports rising entries from Story County and neighboring towns with judging starting Tuesday noon. Coops must be in place and entries limited by January 4, showcasing high value birds including pens worth 250 and 200.
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Ames
Story County
Fowler
Northwest
Armory Opera House
Cole’s Coliseum
Pete Olsen
Mr. Fowler
Mr. Olsen
Pilgrimage of Extension Forces Gains Pace in Iowa
Extension department members returned from Mt. Pleasant to showcase a bustling program. Winter lectures and demonstrations will travel to Red Oak Avoca Storm Lake Manchester Marshalltown with courses from Jan 13 to Feb 929, featuring stock and corn judging.
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Iowa
Mt. Pleasant
State Teachers’ Association
Red Oak
Avoca
Storm Lake
Manchester
Marshalltown
New Corner Stone Box Preserves Church Archives
Old corner stone box of the Methodist church found badly decayed with weather damage. New box laid with items from the old box plus many 1907 era documents including minutes programs and donor lists.
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Methodist Church
the Intelligencer
Chicago
Advocates
Christian Advocate
N. W. Christian Advocate
Conference Minutes
Ames Intelligence
Des Moines
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Central Christian Advocate
Epworth Herald
Ames Intelligencer
Ames Times
Church Bulletin
World Wide Missions
C. M. Soper
Brown and Davis
J. P. Gier
Be, Bohn
C. Commack
Governor Drake’s Birthday Noted In Obituary Timeline
Francis Marion Drake, sixteenth Iowa governor, born Rushville Illinois December 30, 1830, led a wagon train to California at twenty two, fought Pawnee Indians, served as lieutenant colonel in the Thirty-sixth Iowa, amassed wealth and donated for education, elected 1895, died Centerville November 20, 1908.
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Francis Marion Drake
Iowa
Illinois
Rushville
Plains
California
Thirty
Drake
Centerville
Soldier Statesman and Philanthropist General Drake
General Drake of Centerville born Rushville Illinois December 30 1830 rose from farm boy to brigadier general and later governor of Iowa He served in the Civil War earning his rank and helped build railroads coal and banking ventures His philanthropy funded Drake University Centerville library and a Christian church He supported education at home sending a student to Drake University and paid a girl’s college education His death prompted proclamations from Governor Cummins and a Drake University delegation at Centerville.
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F. E. King
Ames
General Drake
Rushville
Illinois
Centerville
Iowa
Lee County
Ft. Madison
California
Indian Tribes, Bringing His Beef To A Ready Market In the Gold Diggins
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Cape Horn
Appanoose
Wapello
Monroe
Kirkwood
Elkins’ Ford
Marmaduke
Mark's Mills
Drake
Keokuk and
Western R. R
Drake University
Christian Church
Cummins
Freshman Falls From Second Story at College Lab
Verne Westfall a freshman in electrical engineering at the college fell from the second story of the Chemical Laboratory while washing windows. He suffered a broken left leg in two places and a broken left arm with facial bruising and possible internal injuries. He was brought home by stretcher. Dr Harriman treated and indicated hopeful recovery.
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Verne Westfall
College
Chemical Laboratory
Harriman
Verne
Dyer Nominated for G A R Commander Amid Musical Backing
Fred Tilden seeks his old army comrade H A Dyer of Mason City as G A R commander. Dyer, former department adjutant, is popular statewide and part of Col Dave Palmers quartet. Musical rival Will F Muse promotes the candidacy and even offers to sing at the next encampment while Dyer shakes hands.
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Fred Tilden
H. A. Dyer
Mason City
Dyer
Dave Palmer
Jefferson Davis
Poultry Show Promises Record Exhibit at Iowa Event
A pen of chickens valued at 250 dollars will be shown at the Poultry Show. The display promises the greatest variety of poultry ever shown at one time in Iowa, highlighting a wide range of breeds and specimens for visitors to inspect.
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Iowa
Prairie Jim Wilson Emerges as Lieutenant Governor Candidate
Des Moines area political figure Prairie Jim Wilson, trustee of Iowa State College and longtime activist, enters the race for lieutenant governor. He has strong ties to the Ninth District and Casey, with a history as sergeant at arms and private secretary to state officials, shaping multiple campaigns and state offices.
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Wilson
Iowa
Smith
Clark
Iowa State College
Casey
Des Moines Tribune
John Herriott
Herriott
Col. Martin
Fire department quick to respond to Adams home blaze
The volunteer department set a speed record Wednesday night rushing to a fire at Mr. M. J. Adams home at the corner of Douglas Avenue and State Street. Frank Morris fastened the team and leaped onto the wagon as the alarm sounded, bringing fire protection on the scene.
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M. J. Adams
Douglas Avenue
State Street
Frank Morris
Frank
O'Brien McMillan Marriage Sealed Amid Ames Ties
Floyd O'Brien and Florence McMillan wed in Marshalltown in a ceremony described by family as a happy match. O'Brien, a law student and Ames line, plans to finish his degree at the University of Iowa while considering a return to Ames for practice. Florence McMillan, daughter of Hon. H. G. Men and prominent Iowa figure, brings a distinguished background in law, politics, and stock breeding. The couple honeymooned at the Gulf and will likely settle in Ames as relatives express high hopes for a stable home and future.
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Floyd O'Brien
Florence McMillan
Floyd B. O’brien
George W. O’brien
Story County
Ames
Florence McMifflan
H. G. Men
Republican State Central Committee
U- 8
Northern
Iowa
Farmers’ Tribune
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Marshall Town
McCord
Floyd
Lincoln
Neb
Gulf
P. O’brien
McMillan
O'Brien
O’brien
University of Iowa
United States
Florence
Young O'Brien
University of Town
Pittsburg
Iowa Day would honor Governor Kirkwood, MacLean says
President George E. MacLean of the States University writes to the Intelligencer in favor of making December 20 Iowa Day to commemorate the dirt day of Iowa's Governor Kirkwood. He notes the suggestion is good and regrets not acting sooner at the university.
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George E. MacLean
the States University
the Intelligencer
Intelligencer
Iowa
Kirkwood
the &Tion
Short Course Opens Next Week At Ames For Registration
The Ames short course opens next Tuesday for registration. A large attendance is expected. Work will begin New Year's Day. The school will close Jan 11.
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Ames
Fire department response saves home as fire alarms distract
The lines the team was hooked on and away the team sped as firemen struggled to mount. Horses are described as green yet the crew performed like old wheel horses. Fire alarms caused fear of reduced service while damage to Mr Adams home was limited by prompt department action.
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Gyorris
Department
Adams
Hall
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Co-Operative Packing Plant
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Rock Island
Iowa Central
Illinois Central
Great Western
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Polk
Northwestern
MR. Wilson
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