Irrigation progress and world notes from Alexandria to New York
A compilation notes experimental irrigation plants in Egypt at Meads near Cairo. discusses sun powered pumps and Nile water use. Also covers diverse items: German theater in New York, Eiffel Tower wireless effects, City of Detroit II and Great Eastern, tungsten production, foreign study plans, Panama rail costs, Sahara railroad efforts, Moscow growth, mail betrothal, Nashville rails, U S savings deposits, and Porto Rican carts.
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Hull Index
Sawyers
Ssee
Iowa
Alexandria
Meads
Cairo
Nile
Egypt
Milwaukee
Andreny Uipedl
Unite States
Antlia
New York City
Germany
Absence of Steward Triggers Iowa School Missing Case
Robert Stewart, chief bookkeeper at the Leaf School, is missing for a week. Authorities search the Bonding Camp for him, noting accounts and bondmen deny shortages. Stewart, about 40, from Atlanta, joined the school less than a year ago and was a social leader. Separately, temperance advocates push licensing by high bids, and Iowa state officials prepare for staff changes with the upcoming session.
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Uludis
Fin
Robert Stewart
Stewart
Thir Lawa School
Kebert
Stewarts
Omashaw & Junel Glails
Fyft
Bondirgr Campans
Stews
Atlanta
Righty
Echool
Teen 4
Local desperado sentenced to 30 years in Fort Madison
A local figure known as Dave Geiger received a 30 year term at Fort Madison penitentiary for his role in a drunken confrontation aboard a boat south of the city last summer. The incident led to a murder tied to a prior parole context.
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Desperado
Fort Madison
Dave Geiger
Giel Yrisunm
Iowa News In Brief Highlights From Across State
A sprawling Iowa roundup notes incidents in multiple towns. Reports include an attack case in Des Moines, burglaries in Eldora and Boone, a fatal crash in Boone, a skating accident in Des Moines, and a bank acquisition by Shaffer brothers in New Hampshire. The item mentions court actions in Iowa Falls and staff appointments at the University of Iowa.
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Des Moines
Det Motier
Hugh Bvernnun
Kender
Wlre
Supreme Court
Hender
Shaw Challenged by Rivals as Big Systems Take Stage
In a disorderly filing, Shaw accuses rivals and creditors of Atlantic ordbrand and the receiver of manipulating the case. Judge Arthur orders continued sale proceedings while Shaw submits affidavits on financial strain and contested claims from Tiger creditors amid a contentious legal fight over the estate.
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Atlantic Ordbrand
Arthur
Curt Tesia
Aleaesi
Jurdis
Allegler
Bie Nirexuy
Shaw
Archhdavits
Asd
Ruthie
Tiger
Guaney
Aioe Shaw
Ross Fomtinne
Iowa Anti Pass Law Court Ruling Prompts Debate
A court decision on Iowa anti pass law is reported with references to El i Shultz and Wy, detailing an arrest linked to attempted badge use. The ruling suggests the law may face higher judicial scrutiny and potential appeal to federal authorities.
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Iowa
Plem
S. da
Depe
EL i Shultz
Lyot
Ridine
iNraels Central
Stibu - Litt
Pte. Lutaretoe
Toluda Ak Iz
Eherny
Unite States
Bugerenibis Amgtrel
Des Moines Daily News Miscellany of 1920s Inquiries
Centenarian and descendants noted as living. Des Moines judge rules immorality case, Kender appeals. Deaths from Villisca atrocity recalled. a gun accident claims a youth. Road-cost simplification bill prep underway. Aunt Mary Oungst, mother of "Hound Dog" author, suffers a broken leg.
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Moines
Mary Oungst
Webb Oungst
Champ Clark
Ltkhart Township
Des Moines
Mary
High School Senior Crushed Under Truck in Iowa
In Council Puffs Iowa an error prone report states a high school senior Arthur Peterson was crushed under a heavily loaded truck, dying within a half hour. Separate items note Oliver Johnson of Quarry Marshalltown Ta dying after a trestle collapse injuring workers, and Lt Corbit S Hoffman reassigned to lecture at Town State University for military duties.
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Council
Arthur Peterson
Marshalltown
Oliver Johnson
Quarry
Peter Londy
Lundy
Hoffman
University Washington
Pet
Corbit S. Hoffman
23D Infantry
Town State University
Local News Roundup From Across Iowa and Beyond
A chaotic OCR fragment presents a wide set of notices and brief items from several towns. It mentions college events at Leewon State College, building contracts, a fireproof structure, council notes, a wedding in Denisan, a criminal indictment of a youth, agricultural talks, a major plant fire in Durcove, a masked robbery attempt in Manning, a contested election report in Des Moines, accidents in Monticello and Cedar Rapids, candidate announcements in Cedar Rapids, Puruk e ambulance incident, Milwaukee station work in Charles City, a western low poultry show in Lemars, a barn man found near Iowa City, a Dunlap hardware change, and a Beatrice creamery fire in Dubuque.
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Alony4amin
By AL Tirstis
Jasat
Miasowil
Orsen
Lowa
AL Peterson
Eure
Ernitts
Mearty
Lie
J. A. Aliddérson
Connacht
Hutfs
Anierson Abd
Dil
Durcove
Nra
Chedimagtrice Chenderyompany
Aifelirian
Barey Werdero
Werder
Des Moines
Jasper County
Pred Sellman
David Meredith
General Assembly
Monticello
R Rhinehart Tobiason
Wayne Township
George A. Tuincein
Joseph
Bittner
Marshalltown
Levi ML. Briggs
Soldiers
Boone
Indiana Infirmtry
Ames
Ignace Allende
University of Buenos Aires
Argentine Republic
Lows State College
United States
Arwentine Puruque
Marcia Lambert
Dubuque
Charles City
Milwaukee
H.W. Smith
Minneapoli
Lemars
Western Low
Sioux Ciy Farvers
Sioux City
Opening of New Hotel Gardnerston at Rocortoaf Street
The new 5 story hotel rises on a cliff above Sevtreoll street with 60 foot wide frontage and 85 feet tall. Ground floor houses dining room billiard parlor and shop. Financed by Home Investment Company with Gardner and Johnston as leading stockholders and managers. Formal opening set for December 15 after a November 24 opening.
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Gardston
Be Metiervilh
Tae
Rocortoaf Shonu
Leen Ata
Lutlithig
Will Musage
Gardner and
Dulnstan
Teeth Ae
Book on Iowa Weeds Soon Issued by State Board
The Iowa Geological Board will print a new book on Iowa weeds prepared by Professor Lees and H Pammel. Over 200 weeds are described with photographs, leaves and flowers. Maps show statewide distribution, aiding veterinarians and physicians. The work follows Professor Pammel’s earlier Manual of Poisonous Plants.
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Gres Moines
Ta. Dee
Iowa
Towa Geological Board
Lees Inis
H. Pammel
Jowa
Pammers
Right to shoot trespassing dogs debated in Iowa
In Des Moines on December 4 a AG decision was sought on whether a farmer may kill dogs found on his land after warning the owner. The code allows killing only if dogs are worrying or killing domestic animals or attacking a person, leaving the broad right contested.
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Ee Moines
Fatally Injured by Wheel of Engine in LeMars
Ronald Siddle aged 20 was fatally wounded while operating a gasoline engine. A piece of wood in his hand was drawn into the flywheel causing two large holes in his intestines. He was operated on but recovery is unlikely.
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LeMars
Ronald Siddle
Auditor and Recorder Refund Excess Copying Fees
Clinton county officials settled graft cases by refunding $350 to the auditor and $200 to the recorder for excess copying fees. Since the first indictment last April the county has been refunded $23,000 by officials.
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Clinton
Clinton County
Prisoner Persists In Fast After Auto Theft Arrest
Logan Iowa December 14 Will Elshire the youth held by Officers Rock and Myers for alleged theft of auto supplies from the Kennedy garage on a previous September is starving himself. He refuses to eat or drink despite three meals set before him, creating concern over his condition.
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Lau
Iowa
Saigon
Alan
Ar Imach
Salsons
Webster Ty
Fiesta
Wah
Arial Feedd
Paul Preetiy
Poon
Pless
Livudirky
Diana
Carney Ugack
Fiat
Gurney
Tgat Mopuasserby
Logan
Will Elshire
Rock and Myers
Kennedy Garage
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Pheathe Briehes
Russ
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Elifel Tower
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City of Detroit II
Great Eastern
Bureau of Foreign Affairs
Hupeh
Peking Daily News
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Sahara Desert
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India
J. F. Slee
Nashville
Averaginer
Gureies
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Hugh
Teatsatead
Sventignbion
Ulney
Ate Articke
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Cammissdon
de Tion
W. S. Allen
Watkins
Aileen
Iowa News
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Amer
Oliver
Porte
Darius Boa
Teages
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Btatr University
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Warnet Nebraska
Leswarn
Tinsraie
Ted
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Alanania
Tesa Cos
Silvers
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Dean CL
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Charles Mellarine
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Ared Hopkis
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Elkhorn Lodge
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Sickhorn
Phipps
J. S @udahack
J. Hyde
Paul Cox
Sentinel
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Iowa Falls
Offics
Stumm
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Macade
Robert Raff
Hilnois Sentral
Uient
Morgan
Walton
Raff
Rudd—Shaffer Brothers
New Hampton
Rudd Sayings
RLF
Devon
J. B. Sanders
Shaffer
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Warthaw & Brooks
John Schultz
BL Prautzman
Clarence Murphy
Council Bluffs
Robert Adams
Here
Satlake City
University of Iowa
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W. 8. Allen
Aft State
Charles G. Watttles
Cedar Mnapids
BIG Systems
Suc County
Court of Final Resort
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Ventemby
Squyere
Kate
J. AL Almsinger
Fermin
Garaliel
D. Frecekham
Mant
J. G. Moore
Georzala
Haduhn Gluck
Benjamin Block
Henry ©. Saimpson
AMNS
Gisguimel
Ie Tlew
Leewon State College
Urstibutioua
Aden
Jaavenpert
Wenn Frigke
Steed
Hosters
Aliss Bapebin Dindivy
Hus
Donner
Denisan
Ate
John al Peterson
Fingene Bhatia
Dintuatriad
Coto
Stedcue
Lake
Theodore Senauer
Owatonna
Mini
Bisauearth
Dougherty
Suckwell
Iowa City
Jesse Hill
D. V. Moore
District Court
Craft & Davis Hardware and Implement
Dunlap
Dubugue
Beatrice Creamery
Webster Cownty
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