New York City Jubilee Exhibit Chronicles Changes Since 1898
New York celebrates a six year jubilee at Grand Central Palace with a city fair that compares 1898 to present. displays show sewers and garbage disposal, license offices, streets and Bowery shifts, maps, relief diagrams, and a giant 32 by 84 foot map noting precise urban growth. A revolving nickel globe illustrates a five cent fare and millions of nickels saved, claimed to pave Fifth Avenue if laid end to end.
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New York
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
Staten Island
Isid
Grand Central Palace
Hylan Down
Central Park
Fifth Avenue
Bankers Discuss Iowa Branch Bank Issue At Ames
In Ames Iowa June 18 members of the United States Bankers Association at the annual Iowa State Bankers Association meeting debated branch banking. Some favor legislative action to clarify statutes as the law is silent and AG rulings vary. E N Baty opposed branch banks and spoke as a key figure in the movement with J L Edwards Grant McPherrin A C G Smith and C E Bale listed among leaders.
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Ames
Iowa
United States Bankers Association
Iowa State Bankers Association
M.e.tate
Keokuk
Tate
Attorney General's Office
E.N. Baty
J. L. Edwards
Burlington
Grant McPherrin
Des Moines
A. C G. Smith
Clinton
C.E. Bale
Manson
Obituary for Mary Stengel who cared for family for decades
Mary Wenzilick Stengel, longtime resident of this community, died Saturday morning June 2 at her home. She spent her life in the care and devotion of family and friends, remained faithful to her religion, and was loved by many. Funeral services were held at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church with a Requiem Mass. She is survived by a husband, one son, one daughter, and eighteen grandchildren. Two infant sons preceded her in death. Mary Wongligh, born near Pilsen, Bohemia in January 1864, came to Town City with her parents at eight, married Joseph Stengel, and raised her children until her passing.
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Mary
Wenzilick) Stengel
Ito
SS. ‘Peter and Paul's
Catholic Cchurch
P. N. McDermott
Bedi
Mary ‘Wongligh Vyash
Pilsen
Boherhia
Foxeph
Stengel
Radio to Be a Feature of Farm Course of Future
Ames Iowa June 13 The Associated Press reports interest in using radio for college courses for farmers. Lectures and agricultural information could reach rural students, expanding beyond weather and market reports. Farm families would also benefit from entertainment programs as broadcasts extend with the next school year. Iowa leads in farm telephone use, with about 80 percent of farms connected, while other states trail.
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Associated Press
Ames
Iowa
Bome
Radio
Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Agricultural Department
South Carolina
VFW Candidates Lead Drive For State Commander Post
Vets of Foreign Wars set third annual encampment in Dubuque on June 22 23. Sioux City candidate Ernest Boughey and Dubuque rival Paul Richards top the race for state commander. Local posts mobilize for spirited convention floor fights. National Commander Tillinghast Euston invited to attend. Mayor James Alder to welcome delegates and wives. over 100 attendees expected.
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Dubuque
Ernest J. Boughey
Sioux City
Paul J. Richards
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Boughey
Tillinghast Euston
Dubuane
James Alder
Ces
Verle Gipple Wins Wedding at Atlante Church Parsonage
Anita dune reports Verle Gipple and Ruth Pearson wed at the M E Church Parsonage in Atlante. The ceremony linked C Gipple and Ruth Beaton as families. Edith Johnyiths attended as a guest while plans for the couple’s life were noted.
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Anita
Jed
Verle Gipple
Gipple
Misa Ruth Pearson
Will Beaton
The
M. E
Atlante
Sias
Edith Johny Oniths
Ago Veil
Dos
Des Moines Notes and Local Movements
Miss Mildred Walker returns from Idaho where she taught last year. Virginia Frazier of Brooklyn visits Mrs. I. H. Sheeler. Dr. Sheeler attends a media course in Iowa City. Dr. Mikkelson leaves for summer practice. The Paving Co begins brick work on Main Street west end. cement mixer delayed by bad roads. I. G. Voorhes and H. C. Faulkner in Oklahoma City. Faulkner retired, Voorhees to stay. James Morgan and daughter return from Chicago after mother’s death. Enid Wagner and Dorothy Chinn to Des Moines University. Baby girl born to J. E. Wilbourn and wife of Lincoln township dies and is buried. Max Campbell’s birthday surprise party held. Mrs. M. M. Burkhartt in arm-bandages from garden poisoning. Geraldine Kiehl returns from Indianola. C. E. Blakesly goes to Kansas seeking Bellevue department store position.
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Paving Co
Main Street
I. G. Voorhes
H. C.faulkner
Oklahoma City
Faulkner
Voorhees
James Morgan
G.’ Hi
Chicago
Mr. Morgan
Enid Wagner
Dorothy Chinn
Des Moines
Des Moines University
J. E. Wilbourn
Lincoln Township
Evergreen Cemetery
Max Campbell
M. M. Burkhartt
Geraldine Kiehl
Indianola
C. EB. Blakesly
Kansas
Bellvue
Tulsa Water Plant And Oil Refineries Flooded by Swollen River
Arkansas river fresh floodwaters surge over Tulsa causing water plant shutdown at 8 00 am leaving the city with minimal fire protection. Major oil refineries in the area submerged as thousands homeless and power plant efforts continue amid rising waters.
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Tulsa
Associated Press
Okls
Arkansas River
Kansas
Miner claims Uguld spray stops mine explosions and purifies air
After nine years of testing in Asputria Cumberland, a miner asserts discovery of Uguld spray that renders mine explosions nearly impossible and cleanses underground air. The inventor says it improves safety and air quality for workers.
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Asputria
Cumberland
Device improves straightening of distorted railroad car sills
A new push and pull jack has been developed to straighten enter sills on the draft gear end of railroad cars. It targets steel gon Gola cars that distort under heavy use by pushing apart and pulling together bent sides.
Drouth Eased in Northeastern Iowa Corn Growth Slow Statewide
Rec ent rains have greatly benefited counties in northeastern Iowa and partially relieved the drouth. Statewide corn condition is below average with slow growth in many areas. Wheat oats hay and pasture are progressing. fruit prospects are poor.
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Iowa
Associated Press
Des Moines
William Rowe Announces Nephew as Manager of Goods
Public notice states W G Sampson is in charge of baggage and transfer, reachable at Co operative store or Green 268, for business continuation during illness. William Rowe requests ongoing support and service from customers.
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G. Sampson
Co-operative
William Rowe
Knights of Columbus to Hold Regular Meeting
The Atlantic chapters of the Knights of Columbus will hold a regular meeting at the K of C hall Wednesday evening. 2012.
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Atlantic
Knights of Columbia
K.of C.hall
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Metropolis
Josephine
van de Grift
NEA Service
Bowery
McGurk
Sar
Artis E.R. Higgins
New
York City’s Fair
Masonic
Maine
Sunnyside
United States
U.S
Garside Motor Co
Mullins Tire & Battery Station
Wilken Monument
News Telegraph
Nainsook Union
Albert, Johnson & Sons
Walnut, Iowa
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