Floods Damage Iowa Crops Reported In Weekly Bulletin
The Iowa Weather and Crop Service notes heavy rains caused widespread crop damage on bottom lands across many counties. The past week was warmer than average except in the northwest, with heavy downpours and fruit losses. Apples, pears, plums, grapes and other fruits show declines, and corn and other grains face damage in affected districts.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service Department
Bedford
Charitan
Cornssuf
Sis
Fragmented county berry totals report unreadable
Obscure OCR lists fragmented county totals for blackberries with multiple location names such as Winneshick Bremer Clayton Hancock and others. The figures appear garbled, leaving the extent of the harvest unclear and the place names only partially legible.
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Winneshick Bremer
Clayton Hancock
Pula Alto
Franklin
Lmi
Des Moines
Lee
Conditions Favorable in Nearly Four Sections of Crop Report
The report notes warmer regions show generally favorable crop conditions with good growth in central valleys and lower Missouri area. Rain and moisture are widespread along Gulf and Atlantic coasts improving corn prospects, while parts of Missouri valley Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota report slower growth and need for cultivation. Some northern areas and upper valleys show mixed results and pressure from rank growth.
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Washington
Tarreau
Rocky Advancaing
Andigo
Mt Law
South Pacific
Missouri
Mois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Teaus
Tngland
Ullaas Aml
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Minnesota
Hiner
Ohio Valley
Jiddie
South Atantic
East Gulf States
Silent Piano Plea at Kimball Plan Player Demo
In homes across towns, pianos sit unused as life changes. The Kimball Piano Player offers an easy way to revive music, inviting visitors to 526 Walnut Street for daily demonstrations. The House of Kimball showcases affordable musical enjoyment through this Plan Player device.
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Gan
Theo
Jsoud Mu
Kimball
Walnut Street
Great House of
Boston and Return Excursion Tickets Offered
Ohio Northwestern railway announces sale of excursion tickets to Boston and return at one fare for the round trip on dates June 11 13 and 13. For war tickets and details call stall ticket officer Fourth and Walnut streets or passing station Gorge Eberhart C PL Teo y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ohio Northwestern Railway
Fourth
Walnut Streets
Gorge
Eberhart, C. PL Teoy
Council Debates Dismissal of Reynolds in Three Way Clash
Des Moines aldermen Brereton Van Dyke and Mayor Brenton clash over removing foreman Reynolds from the street sweeping gang. Board of Public Works defends Reynolds as one of the best for the job while political patronage is criticized. Stout notes civil service not yet in place and confirms Reynolds’ solid performance amid calls to keep him or promote him.
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Brereton
van Dyke
Brenton
Reynolds
dames /reynolds
Air
Bunz
Stout
Board of Public Works
Miyure
Trenton
Brereten
Umwugh
HH. Mawid
Cancers Sark
Aml
J. Buchanan
Gun’ Appuintmens Sobinii
Board of Son
Cheitman
She Sith
Mr. Reynolds
Greveton
Des
Aequale
Civ Service
Civil Service
Des Moines
Department of the Board of Public Works
Kimball's Grand Piano Sale Ends Soon at 520 Walnut
Kimball Co advertises extensive store alterations and heavy discounts on pianos organs and piano players. Includes chalked prices from $35 to $350 with easy payments and open evenings. Limited time sale ends Saturday with many units described as bargains and quick-moving inventory.
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Gale
W. Kimball CO
Walnut St
C. B
Aldermen Debate Saloon Permits and Street Paving
Moor and Alderman Brereton spar over past political favors as Day Bros win consent to run a saloon at 200 East Fifth Street while a similar permit for George Judd at East Fifth Street is approved after a vote. The council also approves paving on East First Street Locust to Grand and Des Moines from Sixth to Ninth and sets July 7 for objections hearing. Heads of departments gain Saturdays 1 pm closings through September.
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Ion
Day Bros
East Fifth Street
Jost
Brereton and Smith
Cherry Street
Tommy Crooks
First
Locust
Rand Avenue
Second
Grand Avenue
Des Moines
Sixth
Ninth
Whitney
Brereton
George Judd
Judd
Fast Fifth Street
Court Avenue
Le Var Files Bankruptcy Petition in U S District Court
Charles D. Le Var of the Seeley Howe Le Van firm filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S district court. He lists liabilities of 29232.50, with about 6500 on accommodation paper and the rest on unsecured accounts. no assets are scheduled. Seeley and Howe, fellow stockholders, have filed but await discharge. All three petitions are expected before Judge McPherson June 14 on referee reports.
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Charles D. le Var
Seeley- Howe-Le van Company
United States District Court
Messrs
Seeley and Howe
McPherson
Bargain Straw Hats and Knit Neckwear Sale Catalog
Inventory snippet lists straw hats with stiff brims at 3.00, mackinaws with splits, straw alpines at 1.00 to splits, Porto Ricos, night robes at 1.00 En and 0.50 trimmed, French neck elegant for night robes. Neckwear at 0.50, typical summer prices, golf stocks ranging 0.25 to 1.50.
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Porto Ricos
IKE BRAFFORD ON TRIAL AND COURT RECORD SUMMARY
In a dirt court session a jury was impaneled on highway robbery charges against Brafford and co defendants including Maze and Sonny Brafford with Maze pleading guilty and receiving twenty years. A receiver was appointed for the One Minute Coffee house after petitions by Davidson & Brothers, with Paul Patti designated to take possession. The docket also reports verdicts in Kantor vs Des Moines Life and Leyner vs Leyner, plus a continued business assignment for Larson Brothers.
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Brafford
Robert Maze
Ike Woods
Sonny S Brafford
Indi
Ted
Maze
Sonny Brafford
Con
Grover Brindley
Ora Allen
East Sixth
Grandaven
Davidson & Brothers
One Minute Coffee House
J. B. Bouldine & Co
George Teck
Sto W Fifth Street
Paul Patti
Oxford
Nelson Royal
Evic
Frouty
Kantor
Des Moines Life Insurance Companys
James C. Greendyke Ve
Hair Vigor Ad Claims To Restore Hair Color
An advertisement promotes Ayer's Hair Vigor as preventing hair loss and promoting growth while restoring color to gray hair. A testimonial from Mrs. Mary A. Keith of Belleville cites forty years of use and abundant soft brown hair at age 91. Listed price and distributors in Lowell Massachusetts are noted.
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Ayer
Mary A. Keith
Belleville
Alléregpiets
Averco
Lowell
Mass
Legal Notices and Orders From Receiverships and Attachments
Multiple docket items listed include writs of attachment, notices, replies, and orders. Cases involve Flora I Coleman, T A Coleman, Marian L Steele, Oliva A Shivers, Town Loan and Trust Company, D J Peters, Christy Coal Company, Rosa I McBride, George Noldefer, and Read & Read. Orders approve reports and discharge receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora I. Coleman
T. A. Coleman
KE. Steele
Marian L. Steele
Marquardt Sevings Bank
Oliva A. Shivers
Town Loan and Trust Company
D. BH
Peters
AL x Denman
George Noldeferusithan
C. F. Hemenway
Christy Coal Company
Hugh E. McBride
Rosa I. McBride
D. Js. Peters
Read & Read
Richmond
Des Moines Set for Plymouth Church Organ Recital
City musical circles anticipate a landmark event as Plymouth church inaugurates its new 31000 organ. Des Moines previously offered varied instrumental programs but will now hear organ master Arthur Dunham render the instrument believed unequaled in the country. The Thursday concert promises a memorable entry in the city’s musical annals. reserved seats available at Shissler Chase Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Church
Des Moines
Chicago
Arthur Dunham
Shissler-Chase Company
Walnut Street
Stone change debated for Kew Court House construction
Local board of supervisors debated whether to switch building stone from Cleveland to Bedford for the Kew Court House. Two members favor Cleveland, two favor Bedford, with a fifth member undecided. Contractor Schlueter bids were equal for both stones. Bedford favors more quarry work. Also in Albany, the court of appeals affirmed John Most's conviction for publishing.
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Board of Supervisors
Court House
Cleveland
Bedford
Cleveland Stone
Bennett
Schlueter
Most
Albany
Court of Appeals Today
John Most
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Iowa Association of Opticiana
National Association
Tsila
Kee Aces
Bani
Council
van Dykes
E. Tlin Sh Rees
Dnear
The
American Kola Co
Towa
Plano
Emerson
L & A&a. Friedlich Ge Alica Uethitts
Insi Grocers and Butchers
Madras
Ike Brafford
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