West Virginia Prohibition To Take Effect At Midnight
West Virginia’s statewide prohibition law becomes effective at midnight, ending public bar access for thirsty residents. The measure drew mixed reactions from women prohibitionists, Governor Hatfield, and the legislature as the state braces for enforcement. Local ads note a blue serge suit for $20 from Nelson & Grulke.
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United Press
Charleston
W. Va
West
Nelson & Grulke
Iowa Hen Tops Southern California in a Shopping Spree
An extended comparison imagines the industrious Iowa hen converting the state's output into cash to buy California dried fruits, raisins, grapes, wines, olives, oil and vegetables. The text notes California’s 1909 dried fruit value at 1.5 million dollars and asserts Iowa could buy substantial portions of California crops multiple times over, concluding with the notion that combined outputs could fund a sizable share of Iowa’s corn crop.
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Southern
California
Iowa
Egorc
Came to Iowa for Its Soil Wealth
Narrator recounts a life of travel and work across the United States before settling in Iowa in 1895. He claims Iowa’s wealth appeal, citing endorsements from New York and California, and urges others seeking opportunity to move to Iowa to share in its prosperity and spirit.
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Iowa
Illinois
Kansas
Michigan
United States
New York
California
Iown
Black Hawk speech marks Fort Madison celebration in 1838
An Iowa State Historical Society researcher found an account of Fort Madison’s July 4 1838 celebration when Iowa Territory government began. Indian chief Black Hawk toasted guests and spoke of peace, friendship, aging, and his memories of the Mississippi River.
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State Historical Society of
Iowa
Fort Madison
Territory of
Black Hawk
Blackawk
Mississippi
Tiver
Highland Visitors and Local Travel Notes
Highland residents hosted and visited relatives including Frank Sisler Walter Sisler Tra Bowen Lester Bowen Jay Ben Grace Bowen and Miss Carpenter and Johnson. Ed Brown from Brayton visited Highland. Mrs William Schultz and daughter called on Earl Cochanour and children. Peter Smith and son visited Atlantic last Wednesday. Earl Cochanour and children departed for Oregon to join her husband. Hazel McDermott attended a dance at Mr Berg's. Benham family from Winterset visited Mrs Ben Gochanour. Heavy rains blocked several local bridges causing mail delays along the route.
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Frank Sisler
Walter Sisler
Tra Bowen
Lester Bowen
Jay
Ben
Grace Bowen
Carpenter and
Johnson
Lewis
Ed Brown
Brayieun
William Schultz
Earl Cochanour
Peter Smith
Atlantic
Oregon
Hazel McDermott
Mr. Berg
Mrs. Benham
Winterset Sare
Ben ‘Gochanour
Irish Home Rule Bill Seeks Second Reading in Lords
London June 30 Lords receive the Irish home rule bill for its second reading following Lord Crewes announced plan. The measure aims to grant home rule to Ireland and advance in Parliament today.
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United Press
London
Lord Crewe
House of Lords
Mid-Summer Hat Sale At Collins Hat Shop
Collins Hat Shop offers mid summer sale July 1 to 3 with ladies hats priced at 2.98 1.98 and 0.98 and children's hats at 0.98. Includes new hats with unprecedented low prices and a note about pony votes.
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Collins Hat Shop
Dentist Br. W. U. Hammer Highlighted in Store Visit
Br. W. U. Hammer, a local dentist, was seen at Ever Ransky's store, noting community health awareness and professional services available to residents.
Rich Oil Deposits Underlying Iowa
Rich oil prospects in Iowa tied to B H Temple of Pittsburg and the Iowa Texas Fuel Oil and Gas Co with 40 000 acres in Texas and southwest Iowa planning four to nine wells. Drill depth around 1000 feet favored. forecasts of oil verification amid nearby Shenandoah alfali yield and rising land prices. Population growth east of Mississippi trails westward gains, highlighting a developing oil boom in Iowa.
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B. H. Temple
Burington
Pittsburg
Iowa-Texas Fuel, Oil & Gas Company
Chariton
Texas
Iowa
Rere
Bert Doane
Shenandoah
C.F. McCleinahan
First Settlers in Iowa Name French Land Grants and early sites
The article recalls the first permanent European settlers in Iowa, three French landholders under Spanish grants. Julien Dubuque near Dubuque, Basil Giard at McGregor in Clayton county, and Louis Honore or Tesson at Montrose in Lee county established cabins and farms. It notes their land grants and early activities from 1796 to 1810, with references to the 1799 grant and Sac and Fox territory.
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Iowa Country
Mississippi River
Julien Dubuque
Dubuque
Waver
McGregor
Clayton County
Basil Giard
Ises
Louis Honore
Tesson
Jacob van der Zee
Towa
State Historical Society of
Local Dinners Shared At Mrs Spry Home
A fragmentary social note lists Mr. and Mrs. H Tando and children Maxine and Ermine, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cornell and daughter, Mr Gladys, Mr. and Mrs James Tourick and Julia, and Mrs James Boyer at Mrs D T Spry’s home for dinner and supper. Miss Julian Bentrick Teasbert engaged in sewing and games.
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H. Tando
Maxine
Ermine
Jerry Cornell
Gladys
James Tourick
Julia
James Boyer
Audubon
D.T. Spry
Alk
Julian Bentrick Teasbert
Shelby Man Stricken With Sudden Gastric Hemorrhage
Shelby Ta June 30. Saturday night about 7 o'clock Savage was taken suddenly at his home. He suffered a severe stomach hemorrhage and fainted, carried indoors where a physician attended. After some time he regained consciousness and is resting comfortably under careful observation to prevent another hemorrhage.
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Shelby
Savage
St. Louis Bond Vote To Finish East Approach of Free Bridge
St. Louis on June 20 votes on a 2.75 million bond to finish the east approach of the municipal free bridge. The project stalled for seven years due to fights over approaches, franchises, unions, and funds. Taxpayers have paid daily bond costs with little return as petitions push the council to seek another bond.
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United Press
ST. Louis
Tlinots
Wells Fights Tonight for British Empire Title at Olympia
Bombardier Billy Wells battles Colin Bell of Australia in a twenty round heavyweight championship bout at Olympia. Bell, a favored pull fighter, aims to upset Wells for the $10,000 purse with Eugene Corri refereeing. Bell recently impressed against Toe Jeanette in strong form.
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United Press
London
Jome
Bombardier
Billy” Wells
England
Colin Bell
Australia
Olympia
British Empire
Bell
Toe Jeanette
Eugene Corri
Public Health Discussed By Colorado Sociological Conference
Boulder Colorado June 30 public health and kindred topics filled two days of sessions at the Colorado Sociological Conference under University of Colorado auspices. President Livingstone Ferrend opened with One Public Health, Prof John B Ekely spoke on the pure food law, with later talks on training of public health officials mental hygiene and rural hygiene. Dr Charles Henderson of the University of Chicago and Leonard Ayres of the Russell Sage Foundation Education Division will deliver the principal addresses tonight.
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United Press
Boulder
Colo
Colorado Sociological Conference
Oustees
University of Colorado
Livingstone Ferrend
University
John B. Ekely
Charles Henderson
University of Chicago
Leonard Ayres
Division of Education
Russell Save Foundation
Atlantic Realty Co. Seeks Land and City Property Listings
ATLANTIC REALTY CO. H. RATTENBORG invites sellers to list land and city property. The notice encourages buyers and traders to consider properties for sale, signaling a brokered sale opportunity.
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Atlantc Realty CO
H. 8S
Rattenborg
German Teachers Meet In Chicago Session Opens Tonight
The National German Teachers association begins a three day session at La Salle Hotel Chicago with Rein berg of the Chicago board of education and officials to extend a welcome Dr Lea Stern of Milwaukee the association president will respond Forenoon sessions and afternoon sightseeing tours are planned The notice ends with an advertisement for Farmers Savings Bank offering cash profits for accounts.
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United Press
Chicago
National
German Teachers’ Association
la Salle
Reinberg
Chicago Board of Education
Lea Stern
Milwaukee
Pueblo Vote on Return to Mayor Council Government
Pueblo Colo June 30 after a year under commission form of government residents vote today on whether to restore government by a mayor and city council.
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United Press
Pueblo
Colo
Kimballton Construction Co Ad at Atlantic Iowa
A fragmentary ad notes building materials and a full line of merchandise at reasonable prices from Kimballton Construction Co in Atlantic Iowa, with streets Second and Walnut referenced for location.
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Mater Nas
Walnut
Kimballton Construction CO
Ae Atlantic
Iowa
United Sportsmen of Pennsylvania Meet in Pittsburgh
More than 2000 sportsmen gathered in Pittsburg for a two day session featuring canoe racing revolver and rifle shooting power beat races fly and bait casting and other events. Discussions covered fish and game laws and proposed improvements to meet a new coach.
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United Press
Pittsburg
United Sportsmen of Pennsylvania
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