Post Office String Tying Save Faint War Economy
A wartime practice by Postmaster General Hayes to save string by having clerks tie and roll unused jute strings during leisure hours is cited as a minor saving. The piece condemns broader government waste, noting seeds and speeches sent without postage, franked mail, and the sale of ships as larger misuses while praising the string-saving measure as pennywise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Tribune
Postal Department
Christendom
Farmer Wants Timely Weather Forecasts For Farmers
A Davenport Democrat letter from a Scott County farmer criticizes the Weather Bureau for serving city readers over rural communities. He urges wider dissemination of forecasts and maps, proposing telephone-linked distribution to rural exchanges so Iowa farmers can know weather probabilities promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Davenport
Hay vs. Gasoline at 28th National Association Convention
Placards at the Chicago convention urged use of horse drawn vehicles over autos with the caption feeding a horse for 35 cents a day. Hay producers advocate a broader return to horse power in business, betting it will not win favor in Detroit or Akron.
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National Association
Chicago
Detroit
Akron
Motor car outruns horse in modern commerce say Sioux City Journal
The Sioux City Journal argues that motor vehicles offer faster and more reliable delivery than horses, despite affection for the horse. It notes gasoline costs and slow horse-drawn transport hinder business, while modern methods expedite commerce and the horse cannot match the car’s efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbin
Sioux City Journal
Singing Cheer Into the Hearts of the Sick
A Mt Pleasant paper recalls volunteers who braved a storm to sing to the sick and infirm. The blind man praised the angelic carols, and the piece urges Fairfield's talented singers, especially young women, to bring cheer through song and lift weary hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Chautauqua and Advertising Clash in Iowa Towns
A Knoxville Express reader note contrasts Chautauqua promotion with a carnival in Washington Iowa. The piece suggests heavy carnival advertising boosts attendance while Chautauquas advertise little, risking losses this year. It questions whether increased advertising could improve Chautauqua profits and reach gate years amid wartime concerns.
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Washington
Ioywa
Iowa
Knoxville Express
Robert Bruce Gobble the Strong Man of Abingdon
A humorous biographical sketch profiles Robert Bruce Gobble of Abingdon, noting his early prowess, athletic misadventures at Parsons College, and a mix of strength and community work. The piece contrasts his power with a playful biblical likeness and ends with light anecdotes about family life and local affairs.
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Samson
Robert Bruce Gobble
Bogus
Abingdon
Bruce Gobble
Bruce
Fairfield
Burlington Railroad
Ma Gobble
Virginia
Parsons College
Parsons
Robert Bruce
Gobble
Ross
Gilbert
County Superintendent Lists Twelve Teachers Without Schools
The county superintendent still maintains a list of twelve teachers who do not have assignments or schools. The names previously mentioned include Grace McNiel Elizabeth Harreld Elizabeth Murphy Lena Horton Eldra Hopkirk Thelma Billingsley Carrie Roach Pearl Reed Alice Glenn Frances Fisher Frances Millane Florence Taylor and Mrs Lelia Black Mrs Mable Northcut and Mrs Gertrude Anderson.
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Ie Pen Tyee
Grace’ McNiel
Elizabeth Harreld
Elizabeth Murphy
Lena Horton
Eldra Hopkirk
Thelma Billingsley
Carrie Roach
Pearl Reed
Alice Glenn
Frances Fisher
Frances Millane
Florence Taylor
Lelia Black
Mable Northcut
Gertrude Anderson
T. Biddle
Palimpsest recalls Iowa Citys 1856 rail arrival banquet
Mrs. Sarah Ellen Graves now in California recalls the January 1856 Iowa City celebration when the first railroad train arrived. She helped frost pound cakes for the banquet in the old state capitol representatives hall and describes the tables decorations and unique illumination using laths and candles in windows from basement to cupola. LeGrand Byington presided as speakers were introduced.
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Sarah Ellen Graves
California
State Historical Society
Iowa City
Thetown
Capitol Building
Mississippi River
LeGrand Byington
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Eea
North Main St
Fria
the Tribune
Second Street
Burlington Railway
Chautauqua and Advertising
Eee Rey Ey
Irobert
Harding
Senate
Sigourney Review
I. R. Knott
Fairview, Iowa
Gump
Mason City
Pennsylvania
Great Britain
America
Lincoln Park
Corr
Fremont
Heath
Margaret
C. W. Moore
John Moore
J. A. Haines
Kathryn
Rebekah Lodge
Kirkville
Rev. Heath
Ottumwa
R. W. Moore
Moores
Sioux City
Mr. Harding
Fairfiedl
Burlington
Des Moines Register
D. D. Proper
Omaha
Fairfield Rendering Works
Shores Mueller Co
Cedar Rapids
Ed Bloomquist
Light’s
Birmingham
Ala
Joe S. Hawk
F. F. Gardner
Hampshire
W. E. Speer
Paras
Orpheum
Dorothy Gish
Aor Walton
Debibiente
Marshall Neilan
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