Curious London Notes on Orchids and Oddities
A London World column blends quirky science on flowers with tales of a Granville Iowa wildcat sold to Akron Ohio for five dollars. It cites factory morale, farm schools, and a debate on the wing design of planes, plus brief notes on London inns from the 11th century and naval submarine tests in San Francisco.
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London
Harden
Louse
J. H. Brower
Granville
T. Atwater
Akron
Ohio
Mr. Brower
Express
San Francisco
Scotchmen Heaviest Among British Subjects on Average
Spain plans a national congress on Viticulture in July to be held at Pumptena. The report notes that Scotchmen are the heaviest on average among British subjects.
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Spain
Pumptena
Rural Life Workers Schedule Progeny Week at Tuwa State College
Rural Life Week at Tuwa State College features Rev. M. E. McNutt as head, with Dr W J Wilson and Mrs Virginia Meredith among speakers. Other authorities include W L Selgon, Mr Nelson, Dr H Wibard, and Prof Lyles. Focus spans rural church, schools, and community life across regions.
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Amos
Tua
Tunet
Solidifie West
Tuwa State College
Dura
M. EB. McNutt
Illinois
Gaal He Ually
Department of Church and Country Life
Presbyterian Church of the United
Amoys
W. L. Selgon
Altanotte Ioatale Guard of Agriculture
Weary
Nelson
Atr
Keern
Br. J. Ma- Hangah
Af Senould
William J. Passons
M. OG. A
Breddageen
Shale
Wialzip
Laws Rural
FL H. Wibard
Department of Eco- Vermick
Hwatate Collcge
PL CL. Fashap
Entlege
CL G. Lyles
Lugan
FL A. Smith
Ghuregh
CL. Gaxter
Meétho- Hist
Eluifsa
Litley
Et Meekwk
Iowia Christian Gornyiilion
Pether Joseph Kuenpastor
Suécenstul Cathulle AL Carron
Iscesmed
Drowning Picnic Tragedy Near Stella Neb
Three picnickers drowned when their boat capsized on the Nemaha river near Stella Nebraska on June 2. Wilson Else 24 Grace Else 13 and Minnie Haith 8 died. Misa Nellie Weddle 18 escaped by grabbing the dredge anchor rope while Else tried to help his sister. The nearby picnic party mistook cries for help as a joke. Bodies recovered last night.
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Stella
Neb
Neméha
Wilson Else
Grace Else
Minnie Haith
Misa Nellie Weddle
Else
Man Killed Near Omaha Tracks Identified as Oscar Irandie
A body found Saturday north of Sibley on the Omaha right of way belongs to Oscar Irandie of Minnesota. Relatives have possession of the body. Authorities suspect freight train No 18 caused the death. Whalen remains under arrest on forgery charges as five checks with forged names are recovered.
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Tr. Omaha
Sibley
Omaha
Oscar Irandie
Minn
Mason City
Whalen
Milwau kee railroad bids and notable Iowa items
Local Iowa briefs report Milwaukee railroad bids for double truck work between Coan and dls, plus a flood of short notices. Highlights include Creston cow Dolly Bodkins milk yield and fat, James Kidd saving a boy from Des Moines River, Iowa City drowning identity confusion, a Dillan divorce case, a church dedication in Dayton, and various town notes on crime, property and local projects.
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ULV
Millwaukee Railroad
Coan Bape
Anne
James Kidd
Des Moines
Hiverview Avenue
Harry Doller
Woovearauld
Bil Flawsels
Sayler
Witerd Dollen
Kidd
Dollen
Fort Dodge Water Power Company Formed for Des Moines River Dam
Fort Dodge has incorporated the Fort Dodge Water Power company with 50 million dollars capital to build a Des Moines River hydro plant near Fort Dodge. Officers include G. L. Tremain and EB. J. Virean with a 32 foot head dam planned and work to start July 1. A municipal hydro project faces political contention amid bond election petitions.
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Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Water Power Company
W. We
D. Mf. Stearns
Humboldt
Des Moines River
Port Dodge
G. L. Tremain
EB. J. Virean
Fort
Tell Dulin
Petiions
Shaw obtains funds for Atlantic North & South railroad
Des Moines June 24 reports Lealie M Shaw arranged European financing for bonds to extend the Iowa & Omeka road from Council Glory to Des Moines and full details will emerge after Shaw returns from Brussels. The syndicate aims to invest 5.9 million dollars in the Dea Mulne to Invila road project as part of a larger effort to gain control of Atlantic North & South property.
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Shaw
Atlantic Road
Des Moines
Atlantic North & South Railroad
Iowa & Omeka
Council Glory
Lealie M. Shaw
Klta
Brussels
Déa Mulne
Invi & Umelia
Treynde
North & South
Revelver'n Hale
Gallrt
Manning Wins Cup at Carroll Tournament
Manning team won the cup at the Carroll tournament in Ta. This is their third cup win in four years. Marshing will send its team to the state Meet at Sioux City to defend the cup last year won by Manning in Des Moines. Frank Kemp of Sioux City was a member of the Manning team for four years.
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Des Moines
Clinton WN. Tioward
Little Grant
Rochester
Cedar Rapids
State Central Committee
Citb
Malcolm Smith
Sinclair Packing Company
Manning
Carroll
Marshing
Sioux City
Frank Kemp
Marion
al Thompson
Court House
Hawarden
Sioux County Institute
J. EB. Stout
Grinnell
Frost
L. C. Rusmisel
Omaha
Arthur — Brisbane
Hearst
Greater Des Moines
Brisbane
Manson
Migs Rose Sartor
le Mars
Manson High School
Miss Maeroley
Chergkeer
Cherokee High School
New York Jewelers Association
Chueroree
Perrimm Ice’ Ca
Ity
Boone
Paul Patterson
Burlington
Aerie of
Hades
Sam Swift
Dubuque
George M. Carlin
K. Kirkpatrick
Deg Mecines
Adolph Angst
Davenport
Harry Parrall
Iowa City
Ed Isninweil
FL A. Hassel
Burting
Odebolt
Whaley
Palo Alto
Cal
Odebolt Public Schools
J. E. Voris
Woodbine
Samma Collan
Tomahawk
Wis
Durant Jones
Perry
Davison
Ellett
Jones
Clear Lake
Wiedner & Son
Harpers Ferry
Kansas City
Mason City
J. A. Skinner
Odd Fellows
Cooperstown
Dentson
Emil M. Hugg
Misa Amanda
Crawford County State Bank
Tohlin
Remsen
Ames Experts Explain Cause of Apple Failure
Ames faculty on a Harrison county visit explain reduced yields in Ben Davis and Gano apples. Late 1910 freeze, drought over two years, last year's overproduction, local canker, and a hard winter are cited as factors. Leading horticulturists join the investigation to determine why these varieties have not been productive.
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AMES
Missouri Valley
Harrison County
Des Moines and Iowa Notices From A Turbulent Run
Iowa area dispatches report deaths in Mason City and Des Moines politics as well as public notices. Arsenic linked death of Miss Elizabeth Maitland and fiancé grief, Des Moines delegation to Baltimore convention, Leslie M Shaw delaying railroad payment, and public safety concerns in Fort Dodge and Hawarden amid July 4 plans.
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Elizabeth Maitland
Tracey
Arsenile Yids
Bigine Asher
B Martland
Blarry Cambbell
Down City
Des Moines
Baltimore
Chicago
Iowa
Rennett Hotel
Judge Wade
Towa City
W. W. Maresh
Waterloo
DES Molines
Leslie M. Shaw
Atlantic Northern & Southern Railroad
Tom Arthur
Shaw
Brussels
London and Southwestern Bank
Hoa
Boy Dien
Moyden
Gare
Hayden
Anthony Spaske
Hinux Center
Sheldog
Inwood
T Hoyden
Council Blupps
Thomay
Rome
Here
Rangackéed
Glace
Thomas Fairy
Mason Cit
Waddell
Fun
Hoek Teland
Mason City
Miller
Arbara
Arlington OW
F. Lake
Ewer
Arlington New
L. Gordon
Auburn
Treoeewell
Mer. Gordon
Laks
Wil Davote
Fort Chodces
N. Magowan
ROCE
Charles Brown
Mr. Brown
Rapids
Newton—Lernice Meyers
A. W. Meyers
Pes Moines
Trades and Labor Assembly Hall
Picnse
Rock. Rapids
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. J. Bushnell
Rock Island Bids Des Moines Short Line Trade
Des Moines to Mason City rail link sale confirmed with Rock Island taking over July 1. Reported price exceeds 5 million dollars with speculation the Allerton branch valued much higher. financing details remain undisclosed. Association trophies awarded at Maple Valley meet highlight results for Holstein and Lake City while weather brought hail later in the day.
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Des Tomes
Buanacs
Angrton
Rock Island
Jack Island
Frork Island
Des Moines
Mason City
St. Paul
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Philadelphia
Nationa Farm School
Farm School
Krauskupt Hsia
Clyde
W. J. Vanderblit
Mehr
Want River
New York
Stresta
Sevelle
France
Soid
St. Albans
England
Holywell
Qgne
Baron Trenck
Trench
Lond Ion
State College
Parole Board
Crow
Missouri
Wall Lake Victor
Wall Lake
Odehbolt
Berg
Beeler
Lindsay
Kelly
Gaffney
Iowa News
Washington
K W. Logkwood
Strofeswor Stockwood
Blaine Asher
Alarsilalltown
Mateer Alichael Miklewou
Tenry
Mibtesun
Stern Lake
Bes Moines
Alarion AL Pisheer
Ehis City
Ble
Ain Aha
Melirary
Wile
Phéy
Ian
Jy Man
Pinner
Luterana
Dayton
N. J. Kron
Wee Ineeramental
Youngs People's Society
Borer Peatura
Suratalan TD Witer
John
Bagglainl
Lee Wil
Auguste Vietoris
Brunk O'Brien
Civer
Bert Orton
Orton
Atete
Webstir City
D. Eilers
Fore Dodge
Fred Wachs
Rock Island Railway Company
R. P. Howell
District Court
Fort Madison
Counch
Blufes
Citizen's State Bank
Qakiand
Fort Dodgh
Nelson W. Webrhan
First Congregational Church
Hartwick
Mr. Wehrhan
Marshalltown
William Kesler
Era
Grundy County
Geo. HE. Haney
Calhoun County
Charles Welson
Duncombe
Araby
Colo
Anna Herrick
North Des Moines
Paris
University of Paris
Ifort Dodge
Corporation
Gould'a
Mapple
G. M. Gilman
Manchester
Independent School District
Association
Holstein Wall Lake
Maple Valley Wiremen’s Association
Ligistern Tor
Lake City Wes
Haywire
Ida Groves
Arthur
Holstein
Ral
Maple Valley Fremen
Lake City
Sac City
Ahelay
Holsteim
Paz
Themigen
Bec H Tan
Smith Tan
Indi
Alftler
EdVanee
Bach
Ate
Walt
Sioux Cley
Hamaf Smith
Miler Gu
den Moines
Lowa
Fa Ati
Spoony
H. F. Kammer
Rockwell City
Dove Doyle
Osceola
Union Station
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