Uniform Rail Statistics Committee Recommends Changes in Chicago
Des Moines reports the Committee on Uniform Railway Statistics met in Chicago with Dwight N. Lewis in attendance. The group adopted recommendations on uniform state reports, tonnage classification, and delaying fiscal year changes until October. The agenda includes preparations for November’s national convention in Washington.
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Des Moines
United States
Committee On Uniform Railway Statistics
Chicago
Dwight N. Lewis
Iowa Railroad Commission
National Convention of
Railroad Commissioners
Washington
New York
Maine
Iowa
Ohio
Connecticut
Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lewis
Iowa Official Register Distributed to Public Schools
Secretary of State Hayward distributes 15000 copies of the Red Book to public schools statewide. Each school receives a copy, with supplies sent to county superintendents for distribution. Of 40000 printed, sixty go to each legislator, about 1000 go to newspapers, and one is sent to every public library.
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Iowa
Hayward
Embryo Drug Men Pass Examination at Ottumwa
Seven pharmacists passed the state examination at the Ottumwa convention. K. W. Hind of Red Oak joined Len E. White Arch McPhee of Des Moines Charles L. Clamputt of Laurens CG J. Cowman of Adel Clifford J. Thoma of Fairfield and D. J. Hanson of Williamsburg also succeeded. Iowa reports 531 912 in purse up about 200 000 from last year due to higher tax levy valuation and large inheritance tax receipts.
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Ottumwa
K. W. Hind
Larson
Red Oak
Len E. White
Arch McPhee
Des Moines
Charles L. Clamputt
Laurens
J. Cowman
Adel
Clifford J. Thoma
Fairfield
D. J. Hanson
Williamsburg
Iowa
City Council Increases Des Moines Levy Four Dollars Per Thousand
The Des Moines city council met with Solicitor Brennan and raised the property tax levy by $4 per thousand over last year. The new rate will be about $40 per thousand, up from roughly $36.40.
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Brennan
Des Moines
Mary Bates Pioneer of Iowa Dead at 86
Mary L. Bates, 86, longtime Iowa pioneer and seven year resident of the Home for the Aged, died at the home of paralysis. The body was taken to Crocker for burial.
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Mary Bates
Iowa
Mary L. Bates
Crocker
First Arraigned Over Train Drinking Freed in Polk Case
Henry Van Vandervort and George Common of Pella Iowa the first men arraigned in police court under the ban on drinking on trains were released by Judge Stewart because the alleged eye-openers were not taken in Polk county.
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Henry van Vandervort
George Common
Pella
Stewart
Polk County
Taft to Visit Des Moines on September 20
Taft will be in Des Moines all day Monday September 20 arriving from Indianapolis on a Northwestern special train. He will depart to begin his western trip on September 15 and stops are noted with plans announced by the Commercial club. Dr. J. F. Jamieson of Monmouth Illinois will assume pastor duties at Elmwood United Presbyterian church arriving September 1.
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Taft
Commercial Club
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Northwestern
Everly
Jamieson
J. F. Jamieson
Monmouth Ill
Elmwood United Presbyterian Church
Indians in Iowa Struggle Over Education and Governance
The article describes Iowa Sac and Fox and Winnebago Indians, facing strong elder opposition to schooling. It notes illiteracy among adults, a history of government intervention, land held in trust, and disputes over chieftaincy. It recounts Chief Push-Eto-Nekequa’s Washington visit and efforts to enforce schooling rules.
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Iowa
Push-E- to-Nekequa
Washington
Joseph Tisson
United States
Cummins
Indian Bureau
Push-E-to-Nekequa
Weeping Sinner Palisade Rock Beauty at Iowa Falls
A striking Iowa Falls scene along the Iowa River features Palisade park where a huge rock extends into the river. Water flows from the rock in a small cascade, the rock covered with trees creating a notable landscape feature.
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Iowa River
Iowa Falls
Ner
Palisade Park
University of Iowa President to attend Leipsic anniversary
President George E. MacLean will represent the University of Iowa at the five hundredth anniversary of the University of Leipsic. He sailed for Europe recently and earned his PhD there.
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George E. MacLean
University of Iowa
University of Leipsic
MacLean
Europe
Leipsic
Postal business grows at Iowa City post office in 1909
The Iowa City post office reports a total of 25 330 in receipts for the year ending June 30 1909 up from 21 779 in 1908 an increase of 3 551. Postmaster Westcott's report notes rapid growth in mail business during the year.
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Iowa City
Westcott
Greater Iowa Movement Formed To Boost State Industry
The Greater Iowa Committee has formed in Des Moines with P. J. Clancy as president and E. B. Hill as secretary. Iowa leaders like F. E. Crowell and J. Barrell help organize branches to boost farming profits and attract factories, with bureaus for publicity immigration freight and manufacturing. The group aims to improve roads promote intensive farming and develop commercial interests statewide.
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Iowa
Greater
Des Moines
State
P. J. Clancy
E. B. Hill
F. E. Crowell
James Barrell
Ernest Hausberg
R. A. Cottrell
H. E. Jacobson
C. A. Watrous
H. H. Stipp
J. W. Roovart
Walter St. John
Iowa conservation chief leads new resources commission
Al C. Miller of Des Moines is president of Iowa’s new commission on conservation of natural resources and waterways. He has long advocated deeper waterways and making Iowa rivers navigable, and will devote substantial time to the commission’s preliminary work and surveys of streams.
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al C. Miller
Des Moines
New Commission On Conservation of Natural Resources
Iowa
Pheasant Collection Grows At Cedar Falls
William Benton of Cedar Falls raises a fine lot of Chinese and English pheasants. The 36 chicks are energetic and cared for by bantam mothers. Plans include releasing birds this fall to establish populations along the Cedar River woods for future sport.
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William Benton
Cedar Falls
Cedar River
Rhodes scholarship examinations set for October 19 and 20
The Rhodes scholarship exams are scheduled for October 19 and 20 this year in Iowa City under the committee of college presidents. This date is earlier than usual as exams had previously been in January. Notices with exam dates and Rhodes terms will be sent to all colleges in the state to invite competition.
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Iowa City
Defiance Starch Promoted As Safe For Fine Fabrics
The piece extols Defiance Starch as free from injurious chemicals and safe for delicate fabrics. It claims its great stiffening strength allows using half the usual amount, delivering a finish equal to when the goods were new.
Among Women in Society Bridge Club Dispute
A lively exchange centers on a quarrel during a bridge session as one member worries about children. The other argues the concern affects the game, prompting tension among the players in a social club setting.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Mrs Ema Wheaton of Vienna West Virginia credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing chronic illness after years of Doctor treatment. The ad touts cures for female ailments and invites readers to write for confidential advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Vienna
W. Va
E. Pinkham
Ema Wheaton
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Uie
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