Local notices and farm notes from Lenox column
A Lenox column reports on Mrs Van Nice caring for a daughter, Arthur McKay's operation, and travels to Shenandoah. It notes residents moving houses, silage interest, Hessian fly warnings, and late summer advertising importance. Also mentions Miss Gladys Hopkins's visit, weather, moisture needs, and a letter from Tom Preston visiting Washington, D C.
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National Cemetery
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Iowa Band Leaders to Perform at State Fair Event
A list of two high class Iowa bands to play at the Iowa State Fair from August 26 to September 4 includes the Landers Fifty-fifth Iowa Infantry Band from Clarinda and T. Fred Henry's Band from Des Moines. Mr Landers has long been a successful band leader, gaining renown during the Spanish American War era.
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Landers
Iowa Infantry
Clarinda
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Tes Moines
Henry's Band Leader Ered in War Era Iowa Spotlight
ERED HENRY, LEADER, overshadowed by a proposed change to cancel engagement in the Mexican War era. Landers pressed for a change. Henry's Bind was a popular Iowa band, enjoying a successful engagement at the Iowa State Fair last season.
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Iowa State
Women and Children Building at Iowa State Fair
At Des Moines during the Iowa State Fair, the new Women and Children's building highlights efforts for women and children's welfare. It features restrooms, a day nursery with trained nurses, amusements for children, a babies health contest, a 700-seat auditorium, and extensive exhibits including a model school and domestic arts displays.
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Women and Children’s
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Hamilton Promises Economy in State Government
The article notes Democratic nominee John T. Hamilton pledging a businesslike, economical administration and opposition papers urging a sharp stance on high taxation. It highlights Clarke supporters urging tactics while Hamilton says he will address taxation without gloves, with no partisan entanglements foreseen.
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Sioux City Tribune
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Draft Horse Futurities Exceed Expectations at State Fair
At the live stock pavilion the draft horse futurities drew large crowds and steady betting as heaviest entries competed for top ribbons. Spectators watched the youngsters perform with notable vigor while judges and officials tallied prizes, including a payout reaching thousands.
Connolly Hails Hamilton for Curtailing Extravagance
Congressman Maurice Connolly lauds John T. Hamilton as best suited to curb state extravagance and deliver economical, businesslike governance if elected governor. He urged Iowans to elect Hamilton and others on the Democratic ticket, noting Harding’s possible GOP bid for 1916.
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John T. “Hamilton
John. T. Hamilton
United States
Council Bluffs
Iowa
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