Clash of the Fords Causes Major Crash on Merrill Street
In a Monday evening collision at Merrill street and the highway near Preston, John Otten and companions Charles Marron and Joe Hulsbrink were in a Ford that was hit by Emil Behr in another Ford. Behr was unaware until too late. Otten’s car rolled over twice and ended in a ditch. Behr escaped injury. Marron suffered deep cuts and a wounded hand, while Otten and Hulsbrink had minor injuries. The Preston Times reports the incident with no fatalities.
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Rery
John Gtten
Wee
Charles Marron
Joe, Hulsbrink
Ford
Emil Behr
Preston
Merrill Street
Otto
Otten
Rehr
John
Joe
Charley
Emil
Preston Times
Ice cream prices plummet in three north end shops
In Dubuque a radical price drop hit ice cream with two for five cents in three north end stores within 24 hours. The cut began Friday with five cents off, another shop offered ten cents off, and the leading price cut surpassed them all at twenty five cents per quart.
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Dubuque
Ice Cream Cones Sold At Five Cents At Tavo
A vendor cut and advertised ice cream cones at Tavo for five cents. The price remained in effect Saturday with all sales continuing at the low rate.
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Tavo
Ail
Editorial staff named for Daily Towan at Iowa
Editor-in-chief Cloyce Huston of Crawfordsville announces next year’s Daily Towan staff with board approval. Maurice Van Metre of Waterloo named managing editor. Margaret Brady of Fort Dodge associate editor. Barry W. Page of Maquoketa sports editor. Carl B. Kreimar of Ottumwa forensic editor. Reba D. Kelly of Waterloo society editor. Ulysses S. Vance of Laurens, Gen. H. Gallup of Jefferson, Geo. E. Seigle of Maxine, and Ray W. Flaherty of Moorland named night editors.
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Daily Towan
University of Iowa
Cloyce Huston
Crawfordsville
Maurice van
Metre
Waterloo
Margaret Brady
Fort Dodge
Barry W. Page
Maquoketa
Carl B. Kreimar
Ottumwa
Reba D. Kelly
Federal Aid Roads Rule for Earth Graded Paths
Washington June 11 The chief of the Bureau of Public Roads says of 22030 federal aid miles built or under construction more than two thirds are earth graded sand clay or gravel and cost less than one third of the total expended while nearly 50 percent of the estimated cost applies to hard surfaced roads. A local conditions study by a bureau engineer is required before a road project may receive general aid.
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Washington, D. C
Bureauu of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Buckeye Girl Narrowly Escapes After Inhaling Powder
A Buckeye girl nearly loses control of a dangerous powder she had hidden in her possession. Mr Smith had bought the chemical for potato use and the girl was applying it when a doctor arrived, removing the improvised powder. No serious injuries expected, per Preston Times.
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Matt, Smith
Buckeye
Camp Roosevelt Offers Summers for Chicago Boys at Lake Michigan
Camp Roosevelt enters its third season on Lake Michigan shores near Musketen Mach under Army and education, Red Cross and Scout leaders. It accommodates hundreds of boys with high school courses, ROTC, Scoutcraft, lifeguard training, and year round athletics. Four two week sessions start July 3 with a $16 two week fee. Headquarters at 630 South Clark Street, Chicago. association invites families to enroll deserving boys.
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Camp Roosevelt
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Musketen
Mach
United States Army
Bse
Theaxe Board of Education
American Red Cross
Boy Scouts of America
Red Grass
South Clark St
Camp Roosevelt Association
Had Warning Enough West Norwood Poet in Magistrate Case
A West Norwood man described himself as a peer before a magistrate after claiming he was twice knocked down by a motorcyclist. The Punch mocks the claim, suggesting he should have quit poetry after the first incident.
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West Norwood
Lendom
Amperfections Have Use in Human Effort
Fragmentary text discusses imperfect humans being valued for their flaws as divinely given, contrasting humane effort with mental limits, suggesting a moral point about acceptance of imperfection.
Good Roads and Gravel Roads as Economic Highways
Wisconsin highway engineer Hirst argues gravel roads can gain service life with wider construction and continuous maintenance. He states traffic assessment is limited, uniform loads and proper design matter, and maintenance is the keystone of pavement service.
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Alt. Hirst
Wisconsin
Srivel
Tve
Mr. Hirst
Hirst
Remove Blots On Highways Resolution Calls Action
The National Association of Gardeners passed a resolution at its last meeting urging stricter removal of litter on highways and private property. Le Roy Cady of the university farm at St. Paul advocates more resolutions and action against landscape blots.
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National Association of Gardeners
le Roy Cady
Univeresity Farm
St. Paul
Motortruck factor gains as food prices brace
A crude note indicates motortruck operation is starting to influence food prices, with efficiency improvements expected to lower transport costs. It suggests transportation will bring a decided advantage to all motorists and consumers relying on nearby markets.
Third Five Years Ago June 27 Measles and Trials
Measles have kept city children in bed, Frankie Keck recovers from a hard trial. St Mark's Episcopal Society plans a new parsonage this season. July 4 buggy accident on North Main ends with a demolished buggy as Mr. Billis releases reins. July 6 Sheriff's sale secures 30 acres to Jackson County Fair Association for $6,000. July 18 trees planted north of Decker House, bandstand planned, and fire‑bell tower roof improved. July 25 storms topple crib, kill hogs, lightning strikes cow. July 28 storms hinder hay saving. new street to South Summit. Wm. Thomas finishes a house on W. Platt. vault for First National Bank to be built. July 29 Charlie Trout’s son excels in Minneapolis jewelry house. Hotest day in MQuoketa near 98 in shade. George Perham visiting. Ryal House updated. fifteen cows grazing on Main and Quarry.
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Frankie Keck
O. K
St Mark’s Episcopal Society
James Ellis
Hooker's Hill
Jackson County Fair Association
G. L. Johnson
L. W. Decker
Senti Tel
Decker
Main Street
Ben Phelps
John Perry
Wm. P. Thomas
W. Platt Street
Leonard
Sievers
Summit Street
Thomas
Wm. Hancock
First National Bank
Charlie
Thes. Trout
Minneapolis
Muquoketa
Untitled Local Confrontation After Speeding Fine
A Kentucky judge fined a family doctor and associates for speeding then sentenced him to three days in jail. He declared intimate friendship could not shield him from justice and warned of consequences from others who claim influence.
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Kentucky
Tam
Dee
Fae Sentinel Ad Sparks Community Debate
A short advertisement in the Fae Sentinel prompts readers to discuss a new local program. Community leaders weigh costs and benefits while residents express diverse views on implementation and oversight.
Hunting Gazelles by Auto in Moroccan Desert
Fragmentary account describes gazelle hunting at speed using automobiles in a Moroccan desert. Traditional horse hunting noted to tire animals before pursuit ends.
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Aups
Desort
Moroced
Bird Film Artist Seeks Screen Job Amid Odd Tale
In New York a peculiar bird tale unfolds as a feathered creature attracts a film director’s eye. The bird’s striking white plumage draws attention from a Terge flon company head, who envisions it appearing in film scenery. The bird earns a good salary.
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New York
Baw
Terge Flon
Hinds
Mutler Exults Over Hen Rights In Rural Quarrel
A bizarre note from Harpers recounts a claim by Badiy Behaved Hens Little Ismeth from the cjty who visited the country for one day. She asserts property rights and reacts against rival hens demanding control of grit and meals, shouting Mutler and Mother as she confronts neighbors over ownership and access.
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Cjty
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