Iowa's Big Colleges Change Name to State Teachers College
The State Teachers College replaces the old Iowa State Normal School name to allow faculty eligibility for the Carnegie pension fund. Educators and professionals long associated with the institution note the removal of the old “normal school” label from buildings, books, and stationery under President Seechey.
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Iowa
State Teachers’ College
Iowa State Normal‘school
Iowa “Normal
Carnegie Pension Fund
Normal School
Seechey
State Teachers’ College of Iowa
The
Normat
Farm Notes on Fruit Orchards and Dairy Standards
Agricultural guidance covers crop rotation alfalfa fruit production and spraying schedules. It notes single germ beet seed research, horse handling tips, and pasture management. The piece discusses spraying benefits for orchards in Orleans and Niagara counties and outlines Pittsburgh dairy sanitation rules for milk quality.
Stanton Chimes and Campanile at Iowa State College
On the Iowa State College campus at Ames a tall brick campanile with four clock faces stands as a memorial gift from Secretary Dr. W. Stanton to his wife. Stanton, long a college secretary, will relinquish his post when the college transfers to new hands in July.
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Iowa State College
Ames
W. Stanton
Stanton
Webster City Post Office Opens In Fine Building
The new Webster City post office occupies a premier building noted as among the finest of its size in the state. Costing about 375,000, it features top quality woodwork and modern fixtures. A standout element is a solid mahogany door valued at 1500 dollars, a point of pride for local residents.
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Webster City
Secret Service Chief Shares Payroll Day Photo Tale
John E. Wilkie, head of the Secret Service, recalls a Washington office visit by an English party with two young women. An enlarged five dollar bill prompts Wilkie to explain how money appears to the average man before payday, leaving the English guests puzzled and silent before they depart.
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John E. Wilkie
Secret Service
England
Washington
Treasury Department
Wilkie
SY. H. Moran
Moon Bill Sparks Iowa Saloon Controversy and Limits
A Democratic senator from Wanello county introduces a far reaching Moon bill affecting saloons in Iowa. The act limits retail licenses to one per 1000 population, permits retainment of existing consents under certain conditions, and adds penalties including a five year ban after conviction. The bill outlines council powers, consent transfers, and safeguards against unlawful sales.
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G. Moon
Wanello County
Iowa
Moon
Carroll
Cnde
Indefinite Request Abrupt C Sign Off to Tomorrow Morning
A terse exchange reflects mounting urgency as a clerk confirms a forthcoming brief wrap up. The dialogue hints at an imminent deadline and formalities guiding the orderly termination of the matter.
No Doubt Astonishment Shown By Rivalry Quote
A terse exchange hints at rival disdain as one suggests the other would be shocked by his thoughts about him. The remark portrays a charged dynamic between two figures in a public or sports context. The dialogue implies a challenge to credibility or composure in a competitive setting.
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Pittsburg
Defiance Starch Promotes Softer Laundry Work
An anecdote contrasts rising living costs with laundry woes and praises Defiance Starch for its strength allowing thin application. A second item recalls Princeton president Francis Patton shaving his whiskers and asking his wife for her verdict, revealing family debates over appearance.
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Francis 0. Patton
Princeton University
Everybody’s Magazine
Smoother Then Debutantes Praise Defiance Starch Quality
A playful piece notes debutantes massaging cheeks and remarking on romance while praising Defiance Starch for its safety and strong stiffening power. It claims Defiance is free from injurious chemicals and preserves fabric finish with less starch.
Marvel Love at Comiskey Park Shocked Baseball Scene
A Chicago baseball game scene shows gatekeeper hurrying to Comiskey Park with Umpire Hurst and two friends. Comiskey reacts in disbelief as the moment unfolds, reflecting a curious clubhouse incident from Hyvery body's Magazine.
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Chicago
Comiskey
White Sox
Hurst
Hyverybody's
Division of Musical Labor in a Confused Kitchen Scene
A quirky exchange joins a cook singing about her work while a daughter also sings about her own efforts. The piece hints at family roles and shared performance within a domestic setting.
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Bocker
Why did you marry replies from a party scene
A witty exchange notes marriage motives with one speaker asking why and another answering for sympathy. The reply confirms success in obtaining affection from party friends, reflecting social pressures and humor.
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Pty
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Moon Law
Puzzler
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Fabrica
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