Ames Short Course Draws Strong Attendance and Interest
Despite snappy weather on Monday and Tuesday, registrations in the Agricultural and Domestic Science departments surpassed one hundred and then reached 300. The course, led by Ames, drew people from all ages and classes, with lively lectures and demonstrations on cooking, embroidery, and corn cultivation, promising growing enthusiasm and higher yields in Jefferson County for years to come.
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Ene Optaion
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Etareer Ames
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Domestic Science Department
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Acre
Holden
Cornfferson County
Interest in Domestic Science and Agriculture Short Course
Strong student interest as Forty entries were made by school children in essays on Why I Like to Be a Farmer and Why I Should Be a Farmer. Despite bad roads and cold weather, the public attended every session. corn exhibits will be auctioned Saturday in the library basement, the seed corn is pure bred and high quality.
Finish of Great Piano Contest Promises Final Standings
The Tribune prints the last standings and declares no more announcements until winners are published by standing order with vote tallies. Contestants report heavy Christmas shopping driving votes, with 10 votes per $1 cash purchase, and expect this strategy to remain strong as the contest nears its close.
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Lucile Wisecarver
Minnie Booth
Meta Laughlin
Cecil Hinshaw
Chloe Miller
Frank Carlson
Frances Spence
Bessie Gaumer
Ella Clinkenbeard
Ona Birt
Lillian Litton
W. J. Kennedy
Anna Gilbert Cora Jones
Myrtle Baker
Florence Loehr
Elsie Peterson
Alta Schafer
Carrie Speilman
Maggie McGuire
Hulda Peterson
City Council Deadlocked Over Light and Water Ordinances
After multiple meetings the council cannot break a tie with the mayor’s vote. The flaw in proceeding to the second reading prompted Chief inquiries and a plan to restart proceedings from the first reading. Mayor James investigated the issue and a Monday council session discussed restarting the process.
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James
Eight Miles of Japanese Welcoming the American Fleet
Glenwood Iowa reports Rosa Mintle, a missionary in Japan, describing Tokio welcoming the American fleet with unusual enthusiasm. Children lined the shore with both Japanese and American flags in a display eight miles long, reflecting strong public cordiality toward the visiting ships.
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Glenwood
William Mintle
Rosa Mintle
Japan
Tokio
Labor famine facing Akron and rising labor need
Akron Ohio, Dec 3 The labor famine grows as rubber manufacturers report 2000 additional workers needed soon and auto tire plants run day and night to meet orders. The scene follows a renewed business surge with thousands seeking work and many workers already employed, while final contest updates and participant lists appear in a separate note.
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Jefferson County Breeders Win at Fat Stock Show Chicago
Jefferson County exhibitors Maasdam Wheeler and C D McPherson took prizes at the International Fat Stock Show in Chicago. Maasdam Wheeler won multiple Percheron prizes and sold six mares to a eastern millionaire. McPherson placed third in fat steer calves and first in Shetland pork class, with Kezzie the spotted mare also a winner.
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C.D. McPherson
Jefferson County
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Mexican landowner Gonzalo Gorozpe attends Iowa Short Course
Luis Gorozpe of Mexico City, owner of 30 000 acres and 8 000 cattle, attends a Short Course in Iowa. He helps educate his people, supports Mexican government interest in spreading agricultural knowledge, and collaborates with Diaz’s son. He maintains a school on his estate and plans to advance corn culture in Mexico with Prof. Mosher and Holden’s work translated into Spanish.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
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Guthrie Center
Omaha
Nebraska College
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Linder Divorce Case Heats Jefferson County Courtroom
Harriet C. Linder sues to recover ownership of about 500 acres of Jefferson county land claiming it was hers before marriage. John Linder denies the claim arguing the property belongs to the marriage. The case draws wide local and state attention with a large legal team and trial set for Friday.
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Linder
Jefferson County
Uirt
Harriet C. Linder
John Linder
Lutheran Church Concerts and Services at Corner of 2nd and West Briggs
The Lutheran Church at 2nd and West Briggs announces prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7 30 p m. Sunday services morning at 11 and an evening sacred concert at 7. The series features Rev Bright selected songs and brief sketches with choral sacred music. Luther League meets Sundays 6 p m. Quarterly Communion December 27. Prospective members may join at any regular service.
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W. Luther Bright
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Luther League
Mrs A J Contee Dies After Long Illness In Fairfield
Mrs A J Contee died at her Fairfield home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 AM from her residence with Rev C L Tennant officiating. Survived by husband A J Contee two sons Charles R and John R two daughters Mrs C F Long and Mrs Fred Rohr. One daughter died in infancy. Farewell note mentions Beatrice Nebraska and lifelong Fairfield residence. She died peacefully after years of suffering and strong faith in Christ.
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M. E. Church
A. J. Conlee
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Tragedy in Ialesburg Leaves Nine Children Fatherless
Brighton man M. Fireck dies after being struck by a train in Ialesburg UL. Fireck, a former Brighton resident, is buried in a Polish Catholic cemetery after immediate burial in Hton. The crash leaves nine children without both parents, the mother having died two years earlier.
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Odd Fellows Buy Burying Ground in Des Moines
Ten acres in Glendale cemetery will be sold by Des Moines to Fort Des Moines lodge No. 25 LO O F as a burying ground. The city council set the price at 200 dollars per acre and the lodge accepted. Contract to be drawn for payment of half the purchase price upfront.
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