Iowa News Items From Across the State
The Iowa Editorial association wrapped its twenty sixth convention with a river excursion to Keokuk hosted by the Burlington Commercial Exchange. Highlights include a Mis sissippi power dam tour, a banquet, notable deaths, bequests, farm meetings, and local incidents across multiple counties.
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Iowa Editorial Association
Keokuk
Burlington Commercial Exchange
River Power
Power Company
Lucila Burke
F. A. Burke
Dexter
Siater
H. FL Palmer
Harsham
Cedar Falls
American Home Funding Association
Ottumwa
Marie Belbe
Creston
Iowa
Marshalltown
Maorewall
Hardin
Story
Grundy
Black Hawk
Polk
Jasper
Toma
Poweshiek
Benton
Towa
Linn
Wood
Albion
Wintons
V. C. Remington
Frank Leaming
Dallas County
Commissioners of Insanity
Clarinda
Holiness Association
Rock Island
Government Bridge
Davenport
Belle Plaine
F. H. Henry
Chicago & Northwestern
Belle Plaine Canning Company
George Broughton
Maquoketa
Delolt
Reorganized Church of Latter Day
Noewton
John H. Action
Oskaloosa
Hoe
Minneapolis
John Kuch
Willamsburg
Frank H. Armatrong
Chicago
John Leigh
Presbyterian Church
Mount Vernon
A. M
Ort Dodge
Bankers of State
H. McNider
Mason City
C. A. Larson
New Hampton
J. L. Edwards
Burlington
J. A
Prospective Crop Conditions Favor Great Yields in Iowa
The report notes favorable soil and climate across the Misassalopi Valley and Iowa, predicting bumper crops in winter wheat oats and corn with high yields. Temperature and rainfall have supported growth, though local heat or cold hurt some crops. hay shows uneven growth but overall potential remains strong.
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Misassalopi Valley
Des Moines
Lowa
Mississippi Valley
Towa
Old Mormon Shaft in Utah Memorial at Topsfield
A plain weathered red sandstone shaft in Topsfield Cemetery commemorates George A. Smith and descendants for ancestors of Joseph Smith. It notes Samuel Smith born 1714 died 1785, great grandfather of Joseph Smith, and Asaybel Smith nicknamed Crooked-neck Smith. The article traces two Joseph Smiths, father and son, and Hyrum Smith, linking Topsfield to early Mormon history and noting changes over 40 years.
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Topfield
Utah
Topsfield
George A. Smith
Salt Lake City
Joseph Smith
Carthage
Samuel Smith
Asay
Bel Smith
Asay Bel Smith
Asahel Smith
Tunbridge, Vt
Topnfeld
Mormon Church
Weather Cat Forecasts Heat Relief for Driggsvale
In Driggsvale Colorado M C Tischbirek owner of a general store notes his cat acts as a weather oracle. After a sharp temperature drop the cat lay by a fireless stove. He fetches an overcoat and predicts no warm days until the cat resumes her position by the window sill where a cool breeze blows.
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Driggsvale
Colo
M. C. Tischbirek
Tischbrick
Dangerous Strawberries Endanger Passengers on Channel Steamers
A British report warns that large quantities of strawberries emit fumes as strong as alcohol, making voyages hazardous. Ship owners refuse passenger passages from Plougastel to Plymouth, explaining crews must stay on deck and passengers would be unsafe for health.
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Paris
Brittany
Plymouth
Plougastel
Parboiled Man Lived Years in Pottsville Accident
A Pottsville man survived decades after severe burns when a steam radiator exploded while he was seated nearby. Becker suffered extensive flesh damage described as parboiled in many parts of his body. Remarkable willpower reportedly kept him alive through a long, painful ordeal.
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Pottsville
Z. T. Becker
Becker
Lord Helps Those Who Help Others
A concise saying emphasizes divine support for acts of goodwill toward others. The message frames assistance as reciprocal, highlighting moral duty and communal harmony in everyday life.
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