Quarantine Urged by Iowa Health Board Against Infantile Paralysis
Iowa's state board of health launched a strong drive to curb infantile paralysis with new regulations. The plan calls for reporting all cases, quarantining for two weeks, disinfecting premises, and using hydrogen peroxide sprays. The move follows a statehouse experts conference stressing public awareness of the disease.
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Iowa
State Board of Health
Des Moines
Board of Health
State House
Arrangements for Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Sessions
Des Moines hosts the Knights and Pythian Sisters with plans set for September 6 to 8. J D Stewart led talks, securing the Coliseum for Knights on September 6 evening and September 7 all day. Pythian Sisters meet at the YMCA on September 6 afternoon and September 7 and 8 mornings and afternoons.
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Grand Lodge
The
Knights of Pythias
Des Moines
J. D. Stewart
Geis Botsford
Commercial Club
Coliseum
Knights
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Knights
Blind Iowa exhibit at state fair led by Hartzler and Whitcomb
BE. J. Hartzler of Pulaski will head the booth for Iowa’s blind at the state fair under the state association. Miss Eva Whitcomb of Des Moines has helped collect and arrange articles for exhibition. The display features the two oldest blind women in Iowa with Mrs Brower 78 and Mrs Lewis showcasing fancy work and quilts from the past five years.
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Riggs
Theodore Roosevelt
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
John F. Riggs
Bishop
Minneapolis
William A. Scott
Wisconsin
Sweeny
Thomson
Hefferan
Chicago
P. P. Claxton
Knoxville
Ten
W. FB. Webster
Q J. Kern
Rockford
Trigender
Buffalo
G. W. Conn
Woodstock
Hill M. Sell
John F. Rives
Arthur FE. Bennett
H. HE. Blackmar
BE. J. Hartzler
Pulaski
Iowa
State Association
Eva Whitcomb
Brower
West Nineteenth Street
Farmer Sues for Back Wages on Underwood Farm
H. N. Underwood is named in a district court suit by 8. W. Farmer who alleges he was paid only 15 dollars for six years of labor on the Underwood farm. He seeks 2,102.84 dollars as unpaid wages and asks the court to recover the amount owed for his labor.
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H. N. Underwood
W. Farmer
Underwood
Rail lines assure No Delays for State Fair Freight
Officials say shipments will arrive on time as railroads centered in Des Moines guarantee freighting exhibits directly to the grounds with no delays.
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Des Moines
Iowa Classifies Forty One Railroads In State Listing
Des Moines reports Iowa has twenty seven class A five class B and nine class C railroads per A H Davison secretary of the executive council. The list includes interurbans with a detailed roster of prominent lines and terminals followed by news on the Des Moines Orpheum theater opening and its vaudeville circuit affiliation promising top attractions from Europe across eighteen major American cities including Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. H. Davison
Executive Council
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Cedar Rapids & Towa City Railway & Light Co
Cedar Rapids & Marion City Railway
Omaha Bridge & Terminal Railway
Oskaloosa & Buxton Eiectric Railway
Sioux City Terminal Railway
St. Paul & Des Moines
Tana & Toledo Electric Railway
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Terminal Railway
Waterloo
Cedar Falls & Northern Railway
Wabash Railroad
Albia Inter- Urban Railway
Colfax & Northern Railway
Des Moines & Western Railway
Inter-Urban Railway
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Orpheum Theater
Orpheum
England
France
Europe
America
Henry Sonnenberg
New York Hippodrome to Perform at Des Moines Coliseum
The New York Hippodrome is set for eight days at Des Moines monster Coliseum during the Iowa state fair from August 28 to September 4. An audience surpassing 50,000 is anticipated. Signor Lombardo will lead an over eighty piece orchestra with six renowned operatic voices, a standout feature acclaimed in eastern musical circles.
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New York Hippodrome
Coliseum
New York
Plan for Big Army Show at Des Moines Military Tournament
Final arrangements for the Des Moines military tournament set for September 26 to October 1 were made by the Commercial club military tournament committee. General I A Smith and Captain A J Christie, arriving from Omaha, will oversee the 5000 troops and the program arena. Dr Rood's Will Is Filed in district court by Probate Commissioner James F E O'Brien.
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Des Moines
Commercial Club
I A. Smith
A. J. Christie
Omaha
General Smith
Department of the Missouri
Christie
Mayor Phillips Ousted by Judge Wilcockson
Judge Wilcockson at Sigourney ousts Ottumwa Mayor Thomas Phillips for willful neglect of duty and intoxication on April 30. The ruling removes Phillips from office citing disregard for duties and state of intoxication during official conduct.
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Phillips
Wilcockson
Sigourney
Thomas Phillips
Ottumwa
Mayor Phillips
Des Moines Silo Company Announces Immediate Capacity Doubling
Officers announce instant expansion of the Des Moines Silo plant with a new structure sized 50 by 100 feet. Construction starts at once to increase production capacity.
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Des Moines Silo Company
Divorce Petition in Capital City Case
Minerva Jackson sues for divorce from E. Jackson alleging cruel treatment and desertion. The petition references her twin babies and mentions the death of J. C. Richards, 48, an engineer for the city, from cancer at his home on South Ninth Street and Bell Avenue. Simon Casady appointed receiver for Agar Packing Company of Des Moines by Judge Ma Pherson in Kansas City.
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Minerva Jackson
E. Jackson
J. C. Richards
South Ninth Street
Bell Avenue
Simon Casady
Agar Packing Company
Des Moines
MaPherson
Kansas City
Embroidered linen gown styles with braiding and peasant chic
A sewing guide describes summer gowns using white or colored linen with braided or embroidered details. It highlights a rose colored linen with white braid, black neck accent, and removable gold buttons. The piece explains pattern transfer, strap and sleeve edge dots, belt motifs, and braiding as a quick, stylish home dressmaking project.
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Paris
Watch Fob Craft For The Dainty Wardrobe
The article suggests making lace watch fobs using remnants of Irish or Cluny insertion. Folded over gold or brass catches form pointed ends finished with a white silk tassel. Lighter fobs are lined with ribbon and small oval buckles, often from hat trimmings, or bought cheaply to match belts and stockings.
Ismit Embroidery The New Shadow Stitch Trend
Ismit embroidery, rivaling the once fashionable shadow stitch, grows popular for summer fancy work. By working on sheer materials and turning the shadow embroidery inside out, the smit stitch appears as if it is from the orient.
Eyelet Embroidery Care Tip for Longevity
Instructions suggest punch through eyelets with an embroidery stiletto after washing to restore shape. Centers, waists, and skirts may look worn. this method aims to make the eyelets appear as good as new after laundering.
Black hat with plumes showcases timeless elegance
A model presents a large black hat featuring a wide brim slightly rolled on the right. The ornamentation is three white ostrich plumes, combining simple lines with refined flair.
Lace Over Gold Jewelry Adornment Idea
An original idea suggests sewing or crocheting fine lace tightly over large gold collar pins and other flat gold or silver pieces such as belt buckles and hat pins. Open patterns on hand painted china pins could also become attractive. The method could transform inexpensive pins into valuable decorative items.
Popular soft tints Cypress Green and Pewter Gray
Cypress green pewter gray and delicate fawn shade are soft tints gaining popularity. The article notes these colors as preferred choices for interiors and fashion palettes.
Four Drown in Cedar River Capsize In Floyd County
Four youths and two young women from prominent Floyd County families die when a Cedar River boat capsizes near Charles City. Victims are Marie Williams Pearl Muchler Frank Vaughan and Cal Shaffner. Shaffner worked as a printer at Charles City Press Vaughan as a machinist. Authorities report no witnesses and the cause remains unknown.
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Charles City
Cedar River
Marie Williams
Pearl Muchler
Frank Vaughan
Cal Shaffner
Shaffner
Charles City Press
Vaughan
Miss Williams
L. P. Miner
Floyd County
Miss Muchler
Des Moines Exonerates Yeager as Police Chief
The Des Moines city council, with one vote against, declared George Yeager not negligent in duties and reinstated him as chief of police. The resolution states that despite ongoing city law violations, Yeager fulfilled his duties faithfully and is absolved of charges filed by W. C. Barber of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League.
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Des Moines
George Yeager
C. W. Schramm
John MacVicar
Yeager
W. C. Barber
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
J. R. Morrison Ends Life In Des Moines Office
Des Moines reports the suicide of John R. Morrison a 66 year old insurance agent found dead from asphyxiation in his office at 513 Youngerman building He is said to have arranged his affairs over the past week and then turned on the gas while seated at his desk before collapsing.
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Des Moines
John R. Morrison
Youngerman Building
Northwest forest fires devastate towns in Pacific Northwest
Over fifty persons known dead and 100 or more missing as Wallace suffers near total destruction. Injuries may reach about 200 with half the town swept away and warnings that several small towns face similar fates. Thousands flee to safety amid the largest forest fire crisis in the region's history.
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Northwest
Spokane
Wash
Wallace
Pacific Northwest
Robbers Steal Tombstone From Eggum Grave
Mason City Iowa August 23 reports no clue yet to who stole the monument over the grave of Thomas Eggum in Thompson cemetery.
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Mason City
Thomas Eggum
Thompson
Braniger Dies of Paralysis at 27 in Waterloo
Frank W Braniger aged 27 cashier of the Citizens Savings Bank died of infantile paralysis in Waterloo Ja on Aug 23. Both legs and the right arm and the muscles of respiration were paralyzed. He leaves a wife and parents.
Webster City Man Droops Dead at Home
Webster City Iowa Aug 23 J H Long a prominent longtime resident dropped dead at his home from an attack of heart trouble.
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Webster City
J. H Long
A Perfect Love Becomes Eternal Possession
A reflection on love that remains a sacred, peaceful possession even after loss, suggesting enduring contentment born from deep, lasting connection. The quote attributes the sentiment to Hitchcock.
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Hitchcock
Cleverness and success count little in life quotes
A reflective remark from Romanes emphasizing that goodness and character matter more than cleverness or attainment in a meaningful life. The line highlights virtue over worldly achievement.
The One in a Thousand View on Others
A reflective line notes that a man who sees himself as unique tends to discount the rest as mere numbers, framing others as faceless ciphers rather than individuals.
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National Live Stock
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Ney
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Jackson County
Missouri
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Chas. K. Smith
Lock Box
Sweet Springs
Henry County
C.E
Lankford
Creighton, Mo
Channing
New York Hippodrome Co
Tom Sharkey
SIG. Lombardo Symphony Band and Operatic Concert Co
W. F. Ganong
Post
Postum Cereal Coo., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
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