Flag Day Observed Across Iowa with Emblems on June 1
A governor proclamation orders flag day observance statewide on June 1 with services planned in schools and organizations. The notice urges reverence for Old Glory and marks flag day as a unifying national symbol amid calls to curb its use for advertising.
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Iagaell Woedure
Ceorresponderty
Moines
Cunsuing
Gettine
Witter
Jane ‘Vay
United States
Albert B. Cummins
Town
Towa Chosen as Next Meeting Site by Presbyterian Assembly
The General Presbyterian Assembly, meeting at Winona Lake Indiana, selected Towa as its next meeting place despite strong urging for Columbus. Towa’s representative faced adverse circumstances but secured the decision.
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Towa
General Presbyterian Assembly
Winona Lake
Lnd
Columbus
Government Rate Making Sparks Western Farm Debate
Chicago May 86 Professor Mayo J Meyer of the University of Chicago warns that government ownership and regulation abroad could harm the western farmer and manufacturer. He cites rail rate practices, export discounts, and through shipments that favored Atlantic seaboard interests, arguing the Interstate Commerce Commission lacks balanced control and could impede American industry and agriculture.
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Chicago
United States
Mayo J. Meyer
University of Chicago
Meyer
Titers Shire Calumeree Gontaissiant
Amucroan Park
Atlantic Seaboard
Hsrd- Hing
Elieybers
Ronune
Minovsala
New Yorke
Lily Commerce
Premie Court
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Hutiog Steamships
Europe
Tiypork
Daport Rabes
Liverpool
New York
Chicigzo
Furparkers
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tiathe
Commission
Jotevesia
Tnterstate Commerce
American Seaboard
Athletic Seaboard
Enc
Tnterstate
Commerce Commission
G. Nositiy
Monte Carlo Gamble Burns Family Bankroll in Riviera Scam
Henney records a failed Monte Carlo escapade with his father and a Dakota gambler. They travel from Chicago to gamble large sums, dream of wealth, and recruit a plan to rob the casino. The scheme collapses as losses mount and the trio ends broke, the narrator left to face hardship and a bleak future.
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Prise
Dad
Liay
Monte Carlo
Pad
Siennery
Pierpont Morgan
Dutton
Tila
Dakota
Winjoasen
Europe
Black Hills
Pari
Cabla
Myr
Bara
Yad
Henney
Comedy as serious business seen from stage
Joseph Jefferson quotes Sam Bernard on comedy demanding intense presence. The article paints a vivid theater scene with box parties and audience archetypes from front-row nighters to balcony patrons, detailing how seating dynamics affect performers and a shared goal of eliciting happiness.
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Joseph Jefferson
Sam Bernard
Chicago Chronicle
Bronte
Stoullfinder
Kay
New York
Urges Study of Botany and Beards Draw Criticism
A Ames professor urges botany as crucial to agriculture highlighting bacteriology and seed testing, while noting wheat and corn breeding advances. A separate Iowa health official calls for doctors to shave beards to prevent germ spread, praising the practice seen in Germany during epidemics.
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L. H. Pammel
Ot Ames
Iowa
Ass Lincoln
Nobbe
Germany
Harape
Hays
Minnesota Agricultural College
Tropkins
Tlinois
Ostertowa Notes Add New James Callanan Homestead Buyer
Des Moines residents Dr. Gresham H and associates purchased the James Callanan homestead in the western city area and plan to open July 1. A separate notice reports Gov Croning received a letter from Germany about a man named Sosch who allegedly died and left 4 000 000 to heirs, warning a cross continental cash grab. The state health board notes tuberculosis is not notably helped by climate change. Portage area capitalists propose an electric trolley extension from Boone northward, tapping coal fields in the Boone river valley.
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Ostertowa
Gresham H, HI
Des Moines
James Callanan
Gov. Croniing
Germany
Sosch
Tenton
Decries Anti-Saloonists By Des Moines Cleric
Rev. Dr. J. A. Sandell of Des Moines denounces state anti-saloon groups as more political than religious and defends alcohol as a gift of God that can be enjoyed without harming others. The remarks, delivered before the Des Moines Ministerial association, sent shockwaves through the city.
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J. A. Sandell
Des Moines
Wolf Control Report From Franklin County
A report states that W. C. Rice has been rata ing wolves for the two dollar scaly money, with details coming from Franklin county authorities.
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W. C. Rice
Franklin County
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Prohibition Committee
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Ames
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George M. Adams
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Fairfield
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Ater
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Mayer
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Wisconsin
Joseph B. Bowles
South Clark Street
Monaco
North Dakota
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State Board of Health
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