Uniform Railway Statistics Plan Discussed in Chicago Meeting
Des Moines reports that the Committee on Uniform Railway Statistics met in Chicago with Dwight N. Lewis present. The group advanced recommendations on state report uniformity and tonnage classification, delaying calendar year changes to the October meeting due to conflicting statutes.
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Committee On Uniform
Chicago
Des Moines
United States
Committee On Uniform Railway Statistics
Dwight N. Lewis
Iowa Railroad Commission
National Convention of
Railroad Commissioners
Washington
New York
Maine
Iowa
Ohio
Connecticut
Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lewis
Iowa Officials Send Out 15000 Red Book Copies
Secretary of State Hayward distributes the Iowa Official Register to public schools under the law each school receives a copy. He forwards a supply to county superintendents, with 40000 copies printed. sixty go to each legislator and about 1000 go to newspapers, plus one for each public library.
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Iowa
Hayward
Embryo Drug Men Pase Examination At Ottumwa
Seven candidates passed the state pharmacy examination during the Ottumwa convention. Winners include W Hind of Red Oak, Len E White and Arch McPhee of Des Moines, Charles L Clamputt of Laurens, C J Cowman of Adel, Clifford J Thoma of Fairfield, and D J Hanson of Williamsburg. Iowa reports 531 912 in funds due to higher valuation and inheritance tax. about 200 000 more than last year.
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Ottumwa
W. Hind
Larson
Red Oak
Len E. White
Arch McPhee
Des Moines
Charles L. Clamputt
Laurens
C. J. Cowman
Adel
Clifford J. Thoma
Fairfield
D. J. Hanson
Williamsburg
Iowa
Des Moines Council Votes $4 Levy Increase Per Thousand
City council members met with Solicitor Brennan and raised the tax levy to four dollars more per thousand than last year. The new rate will be about forty dollars per thousand, up from roughly thirty six dollars and forty cents per thousand.
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Brennan
Des Moines
Mary Bates Pioneer of Iowa Dies at 86
Mary L. Bates aged 86 died at the Home for the Aged after paralysis. She had lived there seven years and her body was taken to Crocker for burial.
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Mary Bates
Iowa
Mary L. Bates
Crocker
Mary J. Kempton
Mercy Hospital
James Webb
Des Moines
H. W. Kempton
E. G. Kempton
Topeka
Kans
A. 8. Kempton
Seattle
Wash
Railroads to Appeal Chicago Rates Ruling
Following a Chicago conference of Des Moines to Chicago railroad representatives, the railroads will appeal the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling lowering freight rates to Des Moines. Rock Island is most affected, but all lines plan a fight.
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Chicago
Des Moines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi River
Rock Island
Van Duyn Praised for Child Labor Reform Efforts
A letter to State Labor Commissioner E. W. Van Duyn commends his outspoken defense of the Iowa child labor law. The praise comes from Owen R. Lovejoy of New York, general secretary of the National Child Labor Committee and a prominent reform advocate.
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Iowa
National Protective Legion of Waverly
N. Y
State Insurance Department
National Fraternal Congress
New York Company
First arraigned under new train drinking ban released
Henry Van Vandervort and George Common of Pella Iowa were first men arraigned in police court on violation of the new law forbidding drinking on trains. Judge Stewart released them noting the incident occurred outside Polk County.
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Henry van Vandervort
George Common
Pella
Stewart
Polk County
Taft to Visit Des Moines on September 20
Word to the Commercial club states President Taft will spend all day Monday in Des Moines. He travels from Indianapolis on a special Northwestern train. Taft’s western trip begins September 15 and includes his Des Moines stop. Dr. J. F. Jamieson of Monmouth Illinois accepts the Elmwood United Presbyterian Church pastorate and will begin September 1.
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Taft
Commercial Club
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Northwestern
Jamieson
J. F. Jamieson
Monmouth Ill
Elmwood United Presbyterian Church
Indians in Iowa face schooling barriers and tribal disputes
The article notes widespread language barriers among Iowa Indians with few adults fluent in English and elders opposing education. Chief Push-Eto-Nekequa, his council, and others pressed grievances in Washington as state and federal authorities handled land titles, chieftaincy disputes, smallpox cleanup, and school enforcement.
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Iowa
Push-E- to-Nekequa
Washington
Joseph Tisson
United States
Cummins
Indian Bureau
Push-E-to-Nekequa
Beautiful Palisades of the Iowa River at Iowa Falls
A description of Palisade park near the Weeping Sinner feature along the Iowa River in Iowa Falls. A huge rock extends into the water with a small stream cascading into the river, its surface covered by trees, creating a notable scenic spot.
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Iowa River
Iowa Falls
Ner
Palisade Park
MacLean to Represent Iowa at Leipsic Anniversary
University of Iowa President George E. MacLean will attend the 500th anniversary of the University of Leipsic in Europe. He recently sailed abroad and earned his PhD at Leipsic, highlighting the ties between the Iowa institution and its historic rival.
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George E. MacLean
University of Iowa
University of Leipsic
MacLean
Europe
Leipsic
Postal business grows in Iowa City post office report
The Iowa City post office reports a 1909 year end total of $25,330, up from 1908 by $3,551. Postmaster Weatcott notes rapid growth in receipts and overall business for the year ending June 30.
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Iowa City
Weatcott
Greater Iowa Movement Formed To Boost State
The Greater Iowa Committee outlines aims to raise agricultural profits, attract more factories, and expand housing and commercial interests. Headquarters in Des Moines with branches statewide, including a publicity, immigration, factory, and freight bureau. Promotes roads, farming, and home manufacturing for Iowa residents.
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Iowa
Greater
Des Moines
State
Iowa appoints Miller to new conservation commission
Al C. Miller of Des Moines is named president of Iowa's new commission on conservation of natural resources and waterways. He advocates deeper waterways and making Iowa rivers navigable and will dedicate substantial time to initial work and river surveys.
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al C. Miller
Des Moines
New Commission On Conservation of Natural Resources
Iowa
Fine Pheasants Raised by Cedar Falls Man
William Benton of Cedar Falls shows a fine lot of Chinese and English pheasants including three energetic chicks. Eggs hatched by bantam chickens. mothers proud of the birds. Fall plan to release several birds along the Cedar River woods for sport.
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William Benton
Cedar Falls
Cedar River
Rhodes scholarship exams set for October 19 and 20
Examinations for Rhodes scholarships will be held October 19 and 20 in Iowa City under the direction of the committee of college presidents. The date is earlier than usual, with notices and terms of the Rhodes testament to be sent to all colleges in the state to solicit competition.
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Iowa City
Defiance Starch Promotes Safe Finishing of Fine Fabrics
An ad copy touts Defiance Starch as free from injurious chemicals and safe for fine fabrics. It claims its great stiffening strength halves the amount of starch needed while delivering a finish as perfect as when the goods were new.
Among Women Bridge Conversation Over Spare Time
A fragment shows a domestic exchange during a bridge game where one woman worries about children and another urges not to let it affect the card game. The dialogue hints at social dynamics and subtleties of leisure culture.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Emma Wheaton
Mrs Emma Wheaton of Vienna West Virginia credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of illness after doctor visits failed Her testimonial claims the product relieves cramps inflammation and nervous prostration and invites others to seek free confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts
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Epa
E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Emma Wheaton
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