Big School Fund Apportions $4.79 Million to Iowa Counties
Iowa's 684,746 school children are listed in a state auditor's breakdown showing the permanent school fund totals $4,788,817.56 with Polk County leading receipts at $7,540.50 and Winnebago, Wayne, Sioux, Plymouth, O'Brien, Lyon, Keokuk, and Decatur counties among others receiving six-figure shares. Rent on unsold lands adds $103 to be apportioned, while the overall rents and interest total $107,915.73, with Polk County auditors to apportion $4,809,935 to schools and only $275.56 remaining unpaid.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County
Woodbury
Scott County
Linn
Dubuque
Winnebago County
Wayne
Sioux County
Plymouth County
O'Brien
Lyon County
Keokuk County
Decatur County
Butler County
Mancock
Monona County
Knights of Pythias elect officers and lodge results
The Knights of Pythias announce officers led by Grand chancellor Dr J Fay Cole of Oclwe in and others across Iowa including Grand vice chancellor Louis A Wineke of Cherokee and Grand master at arms Emery E Spillers of Redfield. Dubuque wins 296 to 221 over Ottumwa for the 1911 grand lodge session.
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Knights of Pythias
J. Fay Cole
Oclwein
Louis A. Wineke
Cherokee
Hugh E. Martin
Iowa Falls
John H. Merckens
Fairfield
Exchequer
H. Toenningsen
Clinton
Emery E. Spillers
Redfield
David Steele
Cincinnati
A. J. Riggs
Hiteman
William P. Fitchpatrick
Nevada
C. W. Hoyer
Iowa Grove
Dubuque
Ottumwa
Grand Lodge
Grace Eichelberger
Fairbank
Grand Temple of the Pythian Sisters
Iowa
Echelberger
Laura Skinner
Winterset
Stella Harris
Effie Anderson
Dayton
Ora D. Rogers
Boone
Nellie BE. Corlis
Independence
Margaret France
Tipton
Belle Latham
Des Moines
Grand Guard
Ida Hamlin
Maquoketa
Supreme Court Set to Open Fall Term
The Supreme Court will begin its winter work on Tuesday September 20, inaugurating the September term. Justices will maintain a constant workload from then until the next summer.
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Supreme Court
Supreme
Moisture Abundant But Needs Sun to Save Corn Crop
The Iowa weather and crop service reports ample rainfall has matured the corn. Forecasters warn that four weeks of sunny, warm weather are needed to push the entire crop beyond frost danger.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Parole Board to Meet in Anamosa and Fort Madison
The state board of parole will hold its next hearing at Anamosa on Monday October 3 and will travel to Fort Madison to the state penitentiary afterward.
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Parole Board
State Board of Parole
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Bulletin on infantile paralysis offers history, rules
Des Moines Sept 13 Secretary Sumner of the State Board of Health issues a detailed bulletin on infantile paralysis. It outlines disease history symptoms and the board rules, with a county by county case table and a request for interested readers to request copies. The bulletin notes the disease began in 1784 and lists 186 total cases with 29 deaths across Iowa. It also reports new armories in Clarinda and Fairfield and upcoming King’s Daughters convention in Des Moines with speakers from New York and Detroit.
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Des Moines
Sumner
State Board of Health
Black Hawk
Boone
Buena Vista
Butler
Calhoun
Carrol
Cedar
Cerro Gordo
Chickasaw
Clayton
Crawford
Dallas
Delaware
Dickinson
Emmet
Fayette
Floyd
Franklin
Fremont
Arundy
Guthrie
Hancock
Hardin
Harrison
Jasper
Johnson
Keokuk
Lee
Marion
Marshall
Monroe
Mustatine
O'Brien
Pocahontas
Polk
Pottnawattamie
Poweshlek
Scott
Story
Tama
Taylor
Wapello
Webster
Winneshiek
Woodbury
Worth
King’s Daughters
State Organization
King's Daughters
L. Libby
New York
Beatrice Whitney
Detroit
Mich
Central Presbyterian Church
Capital City Items
Des Moines property owners will pay the same tax rate next year as this year. Levies total 87.1 mills. Hon. Johnson Brigham, state librarian, prepares a complete Des Moines and Polk county history. Fred Blakeslee, a Des Moines young man, was killed in a railroad wreck at Dennison, Ohio. Des Moines schools received $103 of the $500 awarded for school prizes at the fair.
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Des Moines
Johnson Brigham
Polk County
Fred Blakeslee
Dennison
O. Deg Moines
Parisian Gowns and Traditional Silks Described
A description of two Parisian gowns detailing the lefts of pure mauve figured voile. The first features a plain skirt with a long princess tunic draped at the waist and bordered in mauve silk, a white lace quastron, and a bow. The second gown uses straw-colored crepon with a Russian blouse and full skirt trimmed with pastel bands, a blue motif, and a silk cord waist tie.
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Batiste
Glories Of The Negligee In The Modern Wardrobe
The article traces the negliGee as fashion evolves from the Mother Hubbard wrap to tea gowns and current sacques. It notes ready made garments cost less, sewing talent is scarce, and modestly priced, well finished sacques with belts and kimono fronts are popular for morning wear.
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Mother Hubbard
Jewels That Need Proper Care from Gentle Handling
Practical care tips for fine jewelry owners describe cleaning methods for gold, silver, diamonds, pearls, opals and other gems. Advice covers soapsuds with a soft brush, lemon on silver, careful diamond edge cleaning, avoiding water with pearls, ashwood storage, putty on opals, and a home soap lather with sal volatile for clear gems.
Fall Hat of Peau de Soleil With Soft Feathers
This stylish fall headpiece features peau de sole fabric and soft feathers in shades of old rose. A chic, wearable accessory highlighted by its refined texture and subtle color palette.
Roses and Rosettes Fashion in Borderie Anglaise Hats
Big white borderie Anglaise roses accompany a borderie Anglaise hat over white straw. The brim is finished with a narrow black velvet band. Hundreds of tweed and leather hats come trimmed with leather scarves or buckles in various colors.
Gingham Gowns and Plaids in Bright Tone Accents
Gingham gowns in gray or blond shades pair with bright plaids for charming frocks. Fabrics feature flowered striped or plaid materials, piped in vivid blue red or green with added accents like belts or bowls of the same tone.
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Harper's Sarar
New Silk Weave for Dresses and Coats
A new silk liberty shower proof weave is introduced for dresses and coats. The silk is 33 inches wide and described as Tyrian textured, making up delightfully into dresses for all occasions.
Iowa Dairy Show to Exhibit Five Hundred Cattle at Waterloo
Final arrangements set for the Iowa Dairy convention in Waterloo at Chautauqua Park Coliseum from October 10. The event will feature about 500 head of cattle, dairy machinery, and creamery exhibits, with a large premium fund to attract exhibitors during a week that also hosts the buttermakers and dairy men's convention.
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Chautauqua Park Coliseum
Waterloo
Mississippi River
Chautauqua Park
Buttermakers
Dairy Men
Rural Carriers Elect Officers in Ames Session
Iowa rural carriers met in Ames to elect officers W S Roxner Lyons as president W E Hoor Amég as first vice president W H James Council Bluffs as second vice president B B Childs Nevada as secretary F F P French named a three year board member Delegates to the national convention are W H James W S Hoor B B Childs F French and Roy Harmon Des Moines will host the next convention Carriers oppose plans to outsource rural delivery service under contract
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Ames
Iowa
W. S. Roxner
Lyons
W. E. Hoor
Amég
W. H. James
Council Bluffs
B. B. Childs
Nevada
F. F P. French
W. S. Hoor
F. F. French
Roy Harmon
Des Moines
Iowa City Woman Sues For Damages Over Slur
Mrs Louisa Hahn wife of Henry Hahn a pioneer sues Henry Lumpa for 10000 damages alleging vile slander. She claims he attacked the legitimacy of her son and linked her name with a prominent Iowa City businessman.
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Iowa City
Louisa Hahn
Henry Hahn
Henry Lumpa
Grand Opera House to offer reward for dynamiters
Burlington reports that John Cort, new owner of the Grand Opera house whose interior was wrecked by a bomb, will post a large reward for a clue to the identity of the dynamiters responsible for the attack.
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Burlington
John Cort
Grand Opera House
Foreman Crushed by Falling Concrete Slab
Fort Madison editor reports a fatal accident at a building site where foreman Fisher and worker Boyle were struck by a 10 by 12 foot concrete slab. Fisher was killed and Boyle sustained internal injuries.
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Fort Madison
Ed. Fisher
Fred Boyle
New Monticello Feather Duster Factory Nears Completion
The Feather Duster factory at Monticello is under construction with concrete and brick walls and is slated to be finished in two to three weeks. When complete it will rank as the largest feather factory in the world.
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Monticello
Lightning destroys barn on Lee Clark farm in Neola
A lightning strike hit a large hay and stock barn on the Lee Clark farm northwest of Neola, causing total destruction of the barn and its contents.
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Neola
Lee Clark
Wreck suit filed over Green Mountain disaster deaths
George W. Garretson as administrator sues the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad for $5,000 for each of Rose Brown, Leonore Brown and Eva Brown who died in the Green Mountain wreck near last March. Alfred X. Brown, Pure Food Candy Kitchen proprietor, also died in the wreck. The Brown family was largely wiped out, with Vera and Dora Brown relocating to Kansas City.
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George W. Garretson
Rose Brown
Leonore Brown
Eva Brown
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Green Mountain
Alfred X. Brown
Pure Food Candy Kitchen
Vera
Dora Brown
Kanas City
New Disease Among Cattle in Logan State
A disease has appeared affecting cattle herds across western Logan state. Early signs include fever, loss of appetite, and rapid weight loss. In advanced cases the mouth ulcers and swollen tongue appear, with occasional foot involvement. Observations suggest possible contagion and that stamping out may be achieved by isolating affected animals.
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Logan
Vaccination Is Scored At Missouri Valley Meeting
The opening session of the Missouri Valley Medical society featured Dr. L A Merriam of Omaha asserting there is no scientific proof for vaccination and that he disbelieves in the operation. Dr George Howard Hoxie of Kansas City argued against the view and urged the press not to mislead the public. Merriam also linked meat eating to impure blood and mind, criticizing sedentary workers who eat fried or stewed meat.
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Council Bluffs
Missouri Valley Medical Society
L. A. Merriam
Omaha
George Howard Hoxle
Kansas City
Finds Pure White Sparrow Near Marshalltown
John Chinn, a farmer southeast of Marshalltown, wounded a snowy white sparrow from a flock of English Sparrows. The bird, identical to a common sparrow except its pure white color, is being saved by Chinn for possible transfer to a scientific society to determine its species. No prior record of a white sparrow in the area is known.
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Marshalltown
John Chinn
Mr. Chinn
Damage Suit for $10,000 Against Rock Island Railway
Iowa City resident John C. Driscoll filed a district court suit against the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway seeking $10,000 damages. He alleges his leg was amputated after a fracture on Rock Island tracks due to negligent fast freight service while he tried to remove a hand car from the rails.
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Iowa City
John C. Driscoll
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Rock Island
Potato Days Festival Grows in Reinbeck This Year
Reinbeck celebrated its annual Potato Days harvest festival with an elaborate and expansive celebration. The event showcased local culture and community turnout, highlighting the town’s agricultural heritage and festive spirit.
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Reinbeck
Slough of Despond Drained Near Fort Dodge
The Slough of Despond seven miles north of Fort Dodge between Humboldt and Webster counties has never dried since settlement began but a county ditch has drained it and it is now dry.
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Despond
Fort Dodge
Humboldt
Thin Eilly
Thresher Killed Near Manchester in Grain Stack Accident
Charles Schmidt was killed near Manchester when he slid down a grain stack and was impaled on a stake while working on a threshing gang. The incident occurred at the threshing site, with authorities investigating the mishap.
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Manchester
Charles Schmidt
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