Good Roads Convention Opposes State Highway Commission
At the Story County Good Roads Convention in Nevada Iowa delegates debated the Des Moines plan for a state highway and county engineer. They adopted resolutions protesting House File 131 and any bill creating a state highway commission, insisting on local control and practical road work.
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Court House
D. Ward King
Missouri
State Highway Commission
Des Moines
General Assembly
Scott
J. T. Handsaker
Sherman
M. W. Templeton
Franklin
Templeton
King
Ransom
Jackson Township
Hardin County
Hadley
Iowa
State of
Whitney
Board of Supervisors
Boards of Supervisors
Story County
Nevada
State of Iowa
H. W. Stafford
Stafford
Ames and Boone High School Debate Planned
Ames High will meet Boone High in a dual debate on Friday March 24. A separate home debate with North High of Des Moines is set for Friday March 10. A Dennison High debate will occur on a to be chosen date. The tax question asks if a graduated income tax under $5 000 should be a desired federal reform. Proponents are Sherman Holden and Hauser. opponents Buckton Flint and Taylor.
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Ames High
Boone High
North High
Des Moines
Dennison High
Dennison
Lewis Sherman
Dave Holden
Will Hauser
LaVerne Buckton
Allan Flint
Clare Taylor
Old Fashioned Country School Meeting Feature
Friday evening the Dissenters entertain the Juntos and high school teachers in The Old Fashioned Country School. Program includes music by the High School Orchestra, organization of the country school, a duet by Calvin and Carl Ringgenberg, an oration by LaVerne Buckton, a song by Male Odette, and a debate on whether dissenters should bring a Junto with Alfred Stephenson Lewis Sherman Dave Holden and Norman Ackerman listed as participants. Spelling match.
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Calvin
Carl Ringgenberg
LaVerne Buckton
Odette
Alfred Stephenson
Lewis Sherman
Dave Holden
Norman Ackerman
Ten Per Cent and the Soul in Heaven Rhyme
A humorous verse about a diseased man nicknamed Ten Per Cent. The speaker notes he earned more than he spent and sent more as he died, implying his soul ascends but may collect rent for harps in heaven. The quip ends with a pun about heaven’s music fees.
Open Sunday Library Attracts Many Readers
The Oskaloosa Globe notes Sunday openings draw crowds with filled reading rooms and a wide array of magazines and newspapers. Open Sundays from 3 06 to 5 00 p m, no loans, but returns credited, making it easier for those who cannot visit on weekdays.
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Oskaloosa Globe
Sylvester Named New President of Ames Savings Bank
W. W. Sylvester elected president to succeed the late A. J. Graves at the Ames Savings Bank. W. D. Meltzer and S. A. Beach named directors, L. B. Spinney as vice president. M. A. Manning remains cashier and J. R. Harrison as assistant cashier. Resolutions paid to Graves memory.
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W. W. Sylvester
Ames Savings Bank
A. J. Graves
W. D. Meltzer
Graves
S. A. Beach
A. T. Irwin
Wyoming
L. B. Spinney
Mr. Sylvester
M. A. Manening
J. R. Harrison
Ames
Manning
Sylvester
Wall Lake retention urged by Ames man W A Bevan
W A Bevan of Ames issues a letter to Secretary A Davidson urging retention of Wall Lake. He argues lakes should be conserved and improved with limited outlay, despite engineers opposing retention due to vegetation. Bevan contends open water won’t breed wild game, supports birds for pest control, and notes public support for saving Wall Lake ahead of a re hearing before the executive council.
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W. A. Bevan
Ames
A. Davidson
State Executive Council
Wall Lake
Bevan
Iowa
Wail Lake
Executive Council
Sammis Old Friend of Griffin Describes Political Lingering
H L Griffin, an old friend of Jas Urich Sammis from Polo Illinois, sought to lobby in Des Moines after Sammis announced his U S Senate candidacy. Urich, a school newcomer, faced initial bullying but later disciplined the whole school on the next day.
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Sammis
Griffin
Jas. Urich Sammis
U. S
H. L. Griffin
Des Moines
Polo
Illinois
Urich
Interurban Line Proposal Reopens in Story City
F E Foster of Iowa Falls asks Story City to join a proposed interurban line between Iowa Falls and Boone. The Commercial Club secretary seeks detailed information for a formal presentation once received. The Herald notes the issue is revived and urges readiness to address interurbans anew.
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Story City
F. E. Foster
Iowa Falls
Boone
The
Herald
Commercial Club
Ashford Becomes Boone County Bank President
T L Ashford purchases A J Barkely owned Boone County Bank of Boone and assumes presidency with plans to reorganize the bank under a state charter. Ashford previously retired as cashier of Boone County National Bank and now takes a more responsible role.
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T. L. Ashford
A. J. Barkely
Boone County Bank of
Boone
Postoffice Hours on Washington's Birthday
On Washington's Birthday February 22 the post office opens until 10 30 a m The city carriers make one complete delivery Rural carriers serve windows 8 30 to 10 30 The office closes at 10 30 for the rest of the day.
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Washington
Boone Saloons Increase Taxes and Civic Debate
A reader letter in the Boone Democrat argues saloons raise taxes and cites Muscatine York and Lincoln as examples of cities thriving without saloon revenue. The piece compares Boone’s current 94.2 mill levy to prohibition era 56 mills and calls for a one year trial before restoring licensed saloons. It notes George D. McDell of the Industrial Welfare Department will speak at the Y M C A on Sunday.
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Boone County Democrat
Co League
Citizens’ League
Boone
Muscatine
M. L. Cox State Municipal Examiner
York
Nebraska
Buteman
Lincoln
City Treasure of
George D. McDell
Industrial Welfare Department of the West
MecDell
Intelligent Dairying Shows Profit From Herd Test
James Anderson north of Mason City tested his dairy herd. Twenty three of thirty five cows lost money, so they were sold. Now with twelve cows he earns a clear net profit, valuing intelligent dairying. His sons, butter-makers, prompted the test and supported the result.
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James Anderson
Mason City
Concert Draws Largest Webster City Crowd for Schumann-Heinck
Claude Campbell reports a huge Jewell turnout to hear Ma dame Schumann-Heinck the world s greatest contralto at Webster City. The Jewell Record notes the audience was fully engaged and the performance exceeded expectations with high praise for the singer s reputation.
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Claude Campbell
Jewell
Webster City
Schumann-Heinek
Cook
Madame Schumann-Heinck
Schumann-Heinck
John Zumwalt Dead in Watseka Ill Home
News reports the death of John Zumwalt after a period of illness at his Watseka home in Illinois.
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John Zumwalt
Watseka
Ill
Agriculture Lecture Course by Wilson Alpha Zeta
The Wilson Chapter of Alpha Zeta Fraternity announces a three part lecture course open to the public. The first talk by attorney F. F. Fayville is next Thursday February 23 at 4 pm in Assembly. Dr. J. G. Lipman of the New Jersey Experiment Station speaks March 20. Ex Governor Hoard of Wisconsin will close with a talk in late April or early May with date to be announced.
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Wilson Chapter
Alpha Zeta Fraternity
F. F. Fayville
Ames
Fayville
J. G. Lipman
New Jersey Experiment Station
Dr. Lipman
University of Nebraska
Hoard
Wisconsin
Dairyman
Carl Little Named Secretary of Chautauqua Summer School
Carl L. Little has been chosen by the Chautauqua Association as secretary. The selection brings strong qualifications and promises a winning summer school with solid contracts and a robust program.
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Carl L. Little
Chautauqua Association
Little
Iowa City to Boost Music With May Festival Chorus
The University of Iowa Choral Society held its first practice for the annual May Festival. The Music Council aims to involve city singers, hoping for at least two hundred voices. The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra will again perform, promising a splendid show. Rehearsals take place each Thursday at 7 30 p m in the University Auditorium as city singers are urged to join.
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Iowa City
University Choral Society
Music Council
Choral Society
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
University
Whalen Promoted to Los Angeles SP Superintendent
Supt. W. H. Whalen receives a promotion to oversee the entire Los Angeles division of the Southern Pacific. He will base his headquarters in Los Angeles and move his family soon. Whalen previously led the Northwestern in Boone, later resigning to join SP and stationed at Tuscan, Arizona.
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Whaler
Los Angeles
W. H. Whalen
Southern Pacific Company
California
Mr. Whalen
Northwestern
Boone
Southern Pacific
Tuscan
Arizona
Spanish Treasure Swindle Circulates Across the Ocean
A wave of old Spanish treasure letters reaches Americans through diverse towns including Boone Story City and Webster City. Recipients like W. J. Dixon P. T. Nelson and Ericson dismiss the scam after reading claims of a hidden fortune and a prison release that would share riches with the reader.
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America
Uncle Sam
W. J. Dixon
North Western Avenue
Spain
Mr. Dixon
Boone News-Republican
P. T. Nelson
P. T. Nelson & Sons
Story County
E. Lb. Ison
Ry City
Russia
Ericson
Webster City
Madrid
Dove Visits Nevada Church During Sunday Service
A dove attended a Methodist church service in Nevada, perched on a pew and near the organ as worshippers prayed. The bird touched gilded pipes with its bill and then flew out a window, leaving attendees moved by the moment and the pastor’s kind removal.
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Nevada
Methodist Church
David
Jordan
Scarlet Fever Closes Culver Academy. Students Off to Des Moines
Culver Military academy shuts down for a month due to a scarlet fever outbreak. Ed and George Mason sons of Mr and Mrs Edward Mason and Everett Cheshire son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Cheshire are sent to their Des Moines homes to await further safety arrangements.
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Culver
George Mason
Edward Mason
Everett Cheshire
Thomas Cheshire
Des Moines
Culver Military Academy
Storky City Growth Report in Story City Area
Over recent weeks Story City shows population rise as the stork’s activity is noted. La Fayette Young township also expands by several dozen residents, signaling growth in the region.
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Storky City
Story City
Lafayette Young Township
Dixon Family Visits From Des Moines
Hon W J Dixon arrived from Des Moines for an over Sunday visit with his family on North Western avenue.
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W. J. Dixon
Des Moines
North Western Avenue
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Polo, Ilinois
Boone Saloons
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Alpha Zeta
Carl Little
Monte Cristo
Causes Congregation
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