Bart Cartoon Service to debut in New Era weekly
The New Era announces a weekly Bart cartoon starting October 6 drawn by Charles L. Bartholomew of Minneapolis. He will illustrate for Buckbee Mears Co. and the Des Moines Capital carries his work. Wayne county readers will see exclusive Bart cartoons, with first installment October 6.
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Bart
Era
Charles L. Bartholomew
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Journal
The
Journal
Buckbee-Mears Co
St. Paul
Iowa
Des Moines
Wayne County
American Review of Reviews
America
New Era
Bartholomew
Iowa and nearby news notes from Corydon and Des Moines
Corydon hosts county fair plans with a $15,000 incorporation aim and an executive committee to seek subscriptions. Corydon Times-Republican notes city traffic measures around the square, directing vehicles to keep right. Des Moines Capital reports a $60,000 first Town Congregational hospital structure under roof with a second building planned, the state’s only hospital run by the Congregational church. A feature previews Civil War veteran Palmer leading a 1865 parade reenactment in 1915 Washington.
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A. A. Thompson
Chariton
Dee Moines
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Saratoga Springs
Corydon
Corydon Commercial Club
C. W. Steele
R. C. Poston
A. T. Dotts
D. L. Murrow
H. B. Bracewell
J. A. Rice
C. G. Davison
Lewis Miles
Miles Bros. Corydon Times-Republican
Des Moines
Congregational Hospital
Congregational Church
Milo Tournament Highlights From Humeston Victory
Humeston won the Milo Tournament defeating Milo as four fast teams competed. Polson started for Milo, Reese pitched well, and Humeston ace Wheeler was noted for studying Milo batters. Clyde Jarnigan’s decisions were praised as the event yielded a small surplus to fund new bleachers.
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Humeston
Milo
Polson
Reese
Humelaton
Pella
Melcher
Wheeler
Clyde Jarnigan
Homes to be Sold at Auction in Value Property Sale
The homes of H. E. Lewis and A. A. Thatcher will be sold at auction on Saturday October 2. The Lewis property includes a good house barn and other improvements and six acres of land. It is well located in a very valuable piece of property. An ad on another page gives full sale details and is expected to attract a good crowd.
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H. E. Lewis
A. A. Thatcher
Lewis
Ferries Visit Ends After Ten Days In Tampico Region
Mr and Mrs Albert Ferrie of Tampico Illinois left for home Saturday after a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs Noble Ferrie. The two gentlemen are brothers and they were highly impressed with the locality.
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Albert Ferrie
Tampico
Illinois
Noble Ferrie
Fairbound trips for Indiana Silo Co executive
W McCoy left Monday for Sioux City to attend the fair in connection with Indiana Silo Co. He will then proceed to Waterloo for the state dairy convention and pare food show, continuing his official duties.
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Sioux City
W. McCoy
Indiana Silo Co
Waterloo
Seed corn warned as frost risk looms over Belt
The Des Moines weather bureau warned of a killing frost potentially injuring this year's corn crop in northern Belt sections. It urged farmers to select and save the best ears for seed, emphasizing securing seed before uneven maturation complicates harvest.
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United States
Iowa
Cfief
Weather Bureau
Washington
Des Moines
Still Two Cents a Week for This Paper
A nostalgic note defends the newspaper price, arguing that if it rose with other living costs it would near ten dollars annually, yet readers still receive a reliable paper at the same old rate and are invited to join with their families.
Church Sells House Note Purchaser Albert Bevard
Albert Bevard buys small residence owned by Congregational church from the church at an undisclosed price. The report notes the sale completed but does not reveal the amount.
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Albert Bevard
Congregational Church
The Hen’s Cackle and a Farmer’s Profit
A practical adage extols the hen’s cackle as a sign of egg production and profit. It urges proper feed and care, study of egg literature, and planning for winter price increases to maximize returns from the flock.
Blind Boone Heard From in Columbia Vacation
Blind Boone the negro musician is in Columbia for a two month rest from concert tours. He spends hours daily practicing and finishing a rhapsody of African folk songs. Boone notes the collection blends southern tunes and prepares for his winter tour. He is five years old, weighs 257 pounds, and has lived in Columbia twenty five years while owning several houses and wearing diamonds.
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Blind Boone
Columbia
Boone
United States
How to Get Rich and Build a Steady Habit
A motivational exhortation urges diligence and persistent saving starting today. It advises using brains and hands, avoiding wasteful spending, and staying in a town with future prospects. The piece warns against reckless living that leaves nothing for the future and erodes friendships.
Mogul 8-16 Tractor touted as economical farm helper
The advertisement extols the I. H. C. Mogul 8-16 kerosene tractor as a light, economical, and reliable farm worker. Carlton & Keller, local agents, offer full information on this efficient farm assistant for farmers seeking a big money maker on the field.
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I. H.C
Carlton & Keller
Big Picnic Saturday At Garden Grove Corn Jubilee
Garden Grove corn club gears up for the tenth annual corn jubilee picnic at Alexander park six and one half miles west of town. J W Jarnagin of Des Moines and H M Havner of Marengo headline as speakers with a busy program of music, dinner, exhibits, and an auction to support the club. Premiums list covers ears of corn wheat oats potatoes and fruit with judging by Frank Bone of Grand River.
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Garden Grove
Hameston
J. W. Jarnagin
J. G. Duling
J.5
Hasbrouck
Leroy
Frank Bone
Grand River
Corn Club
J. J. Hasbrouck
Treasurer's Office Busy Place in Wayne County
Wayne county taxpayers bustle the County Treasurer Paul Miller and his assistant as they settle the last half of the 1914 assessments. By October 1 penalties attach per law and unpaid lists incur a one percent revenue increase monthly, a mandate regulated entirely by legislative acts.
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Wayne County
Paul
Miller
Ite
Acta
Ault Heads to Canada for Two‑Month Farm Stay
J. F. Ault left Wednesday for Seamans Sack Canada to oversee his interests for two months. He owns a 40 acre farm nearby and will be away from his hometown during the period.
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J. F. Ault
Seamans,Sack
Canada
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Bart Cartoon Service
Leon
Washington, D.C
Palmer
Church
Marengo
Alexander Park
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