Corn Campaign in Schools for Seed Crop
Town school children will be used next fall in the largest seed corn drive in the state. A M Deyoe the state school superintendent will assist urging every pupil to participate in the campaign by the agricultural extension department at Iowa State College. If each pupil stores a bushel of seed corn two thirds of the state acreage could be planted and over 100 million dollars value of corn produced.
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A. M. Deyoe
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Iowa as Nature's Masterpiece in Herbert Quick Article
In the July American Magazine Herbert Quick extols Iowa as a garden spot, describing its geology from ancient seas to rich black soil. He portrays a divine craft shaping Iowa with layers of lime, gypsum, clay, coal, sandstones, and soil fertility built over millions of years.
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Iowa
Herbert Quick
Israel
Canaan
McGregor Electric Line Extends Toward Luana and Postville
Grounded poles and wires extend the Mc Gregor Monona transmission to Luana and Postville. McGregor Electric Light and Power will buy power from Upper Town Power Co. and supply Mc Gregor Monona Luana with it while steam plant at MeGregor stays for emergencies.
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Monona
Luana
Postville
McGregor Electric Light and Power Company
Upper Town Power Co
McGregor Company
McGregor
MeGregor
Judge Arthur Heads Masons and Grand Lodge Meeting
Judge Thomas A. Arthur of Logan was selected Master of the Grand lodge of Town Masons at Davenport. Waterloo won the 1917 meeting site. Dues rose from 75 cents to 1 dollar and the charity fund increased from 5000 to 88500. Other officers elected include George L. Carton Des Moines senior grand warden P H Schaeffer Burlington junior grand warden Newton R. Parvin Cedar Rapids grand secretary C L Civerly Ames grand treasurer T P Bence Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Arthur
Logan
Grand Lodge of Town Masons
Davenport
Waterloo
Grand Lodge
George L. Carton
Des Moines
P. H. Schaeffer
Burlington
Newton R. Parvin
Cedar Rapids
C. L. Civerly
Ames
T. P. Bence
Bloomfield
Wool Guild Sells Big Wool Lot for Profit
The Greene based Sheep and Wool association with twenty five members sold its 1916 wool for 2500 dollars to M. B. Williams of Shell Rock. They moved 935 fleeces totaling about 7500 pounds at an average eight pounds per fleece for native stock, earning higher prices than small lots.
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Sheep and Wool Association
Greene
M. B. Williams
Shell Rock
Farmer Killed by Lightning Near Fredericksburg
George Freeman of a farm 144 miles east of Fredericksburg was struck by lightning last week Wednesday. He had been working in the field and sought shelter to put his horses in the barn when the bolt struck him on the head, ran down his left leg, burned it black, and tore off his shoe.
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Geo. Freeman
Fredericksburg
Mr. Freeman
Ben Bear Company Organizes in Decorah Iowa
The article profiles key figures in the Ben Bear Company organized in Decorah Iowa in 1916. It highlights Adolph R. Lee born in Decorah and active in the business for 32 years, Ben Bear senior founder, and long time associates John P. Alstad born in Norway who joined in 1910, plus biographies of early staff who shaped the store’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bear
Decorah
Iowa
Fatal blasting accident at Marshall quarry injures Chicago worker
Albert Schmidt, 46, a Chicago blacksmith for Dolce Bros, was fatally injured at quarry near Marshall county after 17 000 pounds of dynamite exploded. A rock the size of two fists shattered his shop and tore away his left leg below the knee as he worked nearby. He died at a hospital.
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Albert Schmidt
Chicago
Dolce Bros
Chiago
Northwestern
Quarry
Marshall County
Schmidt
Accident Ends Life of Local Hardware Firm Leader
R. D. Jewell, a prominent Arlington hardware firm Jewell Moyer & Handy owner, was found dead in the warehouse behind the store. He entered the building reporting a large rat and drew a shotgun to shoot it. The blast struck him under the heart during a climb over warehouse keys, an accidental discharge suspected.
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R. D. Jewell
Jewell. Moyer & Handy
Arlington
Ladder fall injures man painting tower house
Austin Sprinkle of Manson suffered severed arteries in his wrist when a ladder rung broke causing him to fall five feet. His farm window shattered as he toppled into the tower house while painting. He was rushed to Fort Dodge but weakened by blood loss upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Sprinkle
Manson
Fort Dodge
Fire destroys Mealey Hotel at Oelwein
The Mealey hotel in Oelwein was completely destroyed by fire on the 16th. Loss is estimated at 840000. The quick action of the fire department prevented a wider disaster as the hotel stood in a dense business district.
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Mealey
Qelwein
Farmers Press Poll Location Inquiries In Clayton County Letter
Prominent Clayton County resident writes to Attorney General Cosson noting farmers asked where polls were located and where the $100,000,000 roads bond issue was being voted on during the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton County
Cosson
Weather Bureau Forecasting Backed by Scientific Rigor
The Weather Bureau is praised as a key helper for farmers and transporters of perishables. Its predictions are valued though not perfect, with authorities agreeing weather can be forecast only in the short term. The piece urges reliance on Bureau conclusions based on careful science.
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Weather Bureau
Little Fellow Nearly Drowns In Watered Bridge
Charles Kenyon narrowly escaped drowning after wading a flooded east Main street bridge. The current swept him off his feet and he clung to the railing until Mr. Martinek arrived to pull him to safety. The boy recovered with no apparent aftereffects.
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New Hampton Tribune
Charles Kenyon
James McEwen
East Main Street
Martinek
Hampton house mover buys two giant Oregon fir logs
T. C. Freeman of Hampton purchased two large Oregon fir pieces likely the county’s biggest kindling sticks. Each log runs forty two feet long and twelve inches thick with fourteen inch width, containing five hundred eighty eight board feet. The pair cost over fifty dollars.
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T. C. Freeman
Hampton Housemover
Fine Herd of Holsteins Shipped to Floyd County Farm
A shipment of forty grade Holstein cows yearlings and two year olds along with a fine herd was sent to the Dave Martin farm three miles from Colwell Floyd County The cattle were bought near Mt Horeb Wisconsin and promoted by J A O Ruste to boost Floyd County dairying industry.
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Dave Martin
Colwell
Floyd County
Mt. Horeb
Wis
J A. O. Ruste
Boys Make Fly Traps in Mason City
Pupils in Mason City grade schools prepared ninety eight large fly traps for the city health department this spring. City supplies funded the materials while manual arts shop work was guided by Professors Wilcox and Fowler. The traps were returned to city hall after a district parade.
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Mason City
City Health Department
Wilcox and
Fowler
City Hall
Fatal fall at Ed Meiritz barn backs fatal injuries
Friday morning a serious accident at the Ed Meiritz home saw four men shingling a barn fall from the roof. Walter Phillips sustained a spine injury and died from his wounds later. Gaylord Aspel suffered a head cut and minor bruises. two others escaped with a bad shaking.
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Riceville
Ed. Meiritz
Walter Phillips
Gaylord Aspel
Mr. Phillips
Robbery during church service at Riverside Methodist
Thief rifled three pocketbooks during Sunday services at Riverside Methodist Church in Ft. Dodge. About 85.85 was taken from the collection, while the morning sum remained on Rev Stephen Lumley’s desk. Entry was gained by cutting a hole through a latched screen door.
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Stephen Lumley
Riverside Methodist Church
Ft. Dodge
Mr. Lamley
Dandelion Picking Contest Draws Fort Dodge Youths
The Junior League of the Women’s Clubs city beautiful department led a district wide competition that harvested 2800 pounds of dandelions with 480 pounds collected by a single lad. The event will be repeated next year.
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Fort Dodge
Junior League of the Women’s Clubs City Beautiful
Widow of deputy gets home in New Hampton
The Herzog memorial fund committee bought a home for Mrs. Herzog and her children at 1800. Herzog, deputy sheriff of Chickasaw county, was shot while trying to arrest an unidentified man suspected in looting the Northern Lumber Company. The suspect killed himself upon seeing a posse.
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New Hampton
Herzog
Chckasaw County
Northern Lumber Company
Boy Bitten by Dog During Country Visit
Wilford, the son of Joseph 'Til of Hellevae, about the -year mark, was severely bitten about the head by a large dog while visiting friends in the country. The dog knocked him down and chewed at his head as his mother heard his screams. He was rushed to a physician and the wounds were cauterized.
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Wilford
Joseph ‘Til
Hellevae
Storm hits barn near Oelwein. two dead in collapse
A storm struck a barn two miles from Oelwein before it was braced, causing the structure to collapse. Two men were killed, another fatally injured, and fourteen people sustained minor injuries.
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Oelwein
Stomach Troubles and Constipation Remedy Endorsed
S H Murphy Wellsburg N Y endorses Chamberlains Tablets as the most satisfactory stomach trouble and constipation remedy after thirty four years in drug store service. Adv. sold by R A Engbertson. Also notice claims less than 10 percent of criminals are women and recommends Dean’s Regulats 25 cents at all drug stores.
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S. H. Murphy
Wellsburg
N. Y
R. A. Engbertson
Highway Commission Savings For Iowa Farmers Debunked
The Greater Iowa Association argues the highway commission profits taxpayers, citing 1913 1915 county contracts in Sioux and Clinton counties that saved money. It claims repealing the law would only save about twenty five cents per farmer statewide.
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Towa
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Greater
Greater Iowa Association
State of
Pitt
Harrison County
Taxpayers’ League
Greater Towa Association
Board of Supervisors
Sioux County
Board of Supervisors of
Sioux County Board of Supervisors
Clinton County
Clinton Bridge Co
Harts Mill
Clinton
Mr. Doran
Why a 40000 Man Got Fired Story
A Midwest company doubled an officer’s pay to 40000 a year then dismissed him after two years. The boss overheard the remark and said the firm wants no workers whose ambition is satisfied, warning that contentment harms profits.
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Woman's Home Companion
Middle West
Mothers and Daughters of Iowa Advised on Health
Centerville Iowa advertisement extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for female health and nerves. It features a testimonial from Mrs Frank Burns praising recovery after use and promotes The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser and a home doctor book offered by mail.
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Centerville
Iowa
Washington St
Buffalo
N.Y
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Judge Arthur
Masons
Iszé Ben Bear CO
Hohenbach
Wurtemburg
Germany
America
Decoral
Decorah Institute
Bear
Adolph R. Lee
David Lee
Linnevold & Ole
Adolph Gjevre
Ben Bear Company
Centennial Clothing Store
Bet Company
Louis Hl, Kohn
Ederheimer, Stein Co
Valders
Norway
John P. Alstad
Mr. Alstad
Fred J. Rosenthal
Iver Skjeie
Geo. P. Oole
Edward Beal
Christopher Qualley
P. Alstad
Big Timbers
Ingveldstad Lumber Co
Aew
Prairie du Chien
Elusive
Highway Commission Saves
Commission
Mothers and Daughters OF
McMasters
K. D. Fisk
Winneshiek Hotel
Winnebago Street
the Economy Drug Store
A. J. Sorenson
Reardon
James Reardon
RUD Bros
Smokey
DENT
Minnesota King
Minnesota
Adams Seed CO
West Water St
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