Iowa Women Workers Underpaid In State Inspector Report
A state investigation interviewed 3,914 Iowa women workers finding 39.7 percent earn under seven dollars weekly and 18.4 percent under eight. Laundry workers and telephone operators report long hours, strict rules, and high stress, with many lacking previous industrial experience. Morality notes suggest some hardship but most resist temptations due to strong community values.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Ellen M. O'Rourke
Prominent Iowa Pioneer Dies At 67 In Guthrie Center
Guthrie Center Iowa mourns as veteran editor and political figure H Gri sell age 67 dies at home. He first came to Iowa in 1867 and returned later in 1880. He edited the Menlo Gazette from 1893 and purchased the Guthrian in 1899. He served as director of the county fair and secretary of the agricultural society for fifteen years.
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Guthrie Center
Alexander H. Grisell
Iowa
Ohio
Menlo Gazette
Gutbrian
Dog Gausés Hunting Accident Feared Fatal
In Oskaloosa Wilbur Kentfield may die after a hunting accident where his own dog caused a shotgun to discharge. He held the gun cocked as the dog struck the trigger. He lost a hand and suffered neck injuries, and doctors warn of possible death. Nearby, A J Brown of Council Bluffs boasted of a long career in corn farming, having grown 1,450 bushels on rented ground this past season and turning 73 next March.
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Oskaloosa
Wilbur Kentfield
Kentfield
Council
A. J. Brown
Counel Blufis
Lorn
Mr. Brown
Girl Bound and Gagged in Algona Shed
Ruth Stump a fifteen year old girl was found gagged and bound to a table in a shed behind her Algona home. She said a man with gray whiskers who asked for food attacked her. Nothing was stolen and no trace of the assailant was found.
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Algona
Ruth Stump
Study of liquor issue to be offered by state college
Ames will offer a spring term course titled Social Welfare and the Liquor Problem. Prof G H Von Tungern will lead with Harry S Warner texts as Iowa moves toward statewide prohibition January 1. The course reflects student interest amid the era’s liquor debate.
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State College
Ames
Iowa
G. H. von Tungern
Harry S. Warner
Death of Iowa Pioneer in Pasadena Home
George W. L. Alexander, 62, Iowa pioneer and longtime adjutant general, was found dead in his Pasadena home. Born September 11, 1843 in West Point, he enlisted early in the Civil War, later served as Iowa adjutant general under Governors Gear, Sherman, and Larrabee, and was paymaster in the regular army before retiring to California.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Geo
W. L. Alexander
Pasadena
Cal
General Alexander
West Point
Wesleyan University
Thirteenth Iowa Infantry
Chariton
Jenn H. Gear
Sherman
Larrabee
McKinley
Start Short Course Tour Ames Three Special Trains
Three special trains with three crews nine cars and live stock valued at 12000 have left Ames for a four month state tour by Iowa State College extension. Each crew has seven men and two women carrying equipment for a week long short course in a baggage stock and exhibit car. Live stock includes prize animals from Singmaster R F French R B R O Donnell C F Coverdale and other breeders.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Singmaster's
R. F. French
R. BR. O Donnel
C. F. Coverdale
Petition Seeks 250000 Bond for New Mason City High
A petition asks the Mason City school board to call a special election to raise 250000 for a new high school. A similar measure previously passed but was invalidated in district court on technical grounds.
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Mason City
Kelley
Prohibitionist C Durant Jones Critically Ill at Home
C Durant Jones head of the Jones Chautauqua system is critically ill at his city home with neuritis. His health has been poor for months and he has been forced to give up work and remain bedridden.
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C. Durant Jones
Ll Perry
Improvements Progress in Mt Ayr Paving and Projects
Mt Ayr completes its first street paving with 17 blocks finished. The broader program includes water works, a $37,009 school house, a new $29,000 Baptist church, and dedicated December 12 for a white wa project.
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Mt. Ayr
Mt Ayr
Fire in Maquoketa destroys business district
A major fire in Maquoketa's business district caused an estimated loss of 100110 dollars. Investigators believe the blaze started from defective electrical wiring.
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Maquoketa
Waterloo to Open Nation’s Only Painters and Decorators Trade School
Waterloo will host the United States first public expense funded painters and decorators trade school. J W Parry of Iowa State College says classes start January 3 and run four weeks under John W Luthe, famed trainer from Cleveland, who will oversee instruction. The course will cover various branches of decorator trade.
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Waterloo
United States
J. W. Parry
Engineering Extension Department
Iowa State College
John W. Luthe
Cleveland
Iowa fairs show growth despite weather and deficits
A report by A R Corey shows 93 county and district fairs in Iowa cost 521 599 90 with attendance of 1 115 605 up from 1914 led by state aid reaching 47 509 83. Forty four fairs earned profits while 37 faced deficits and total receipts rose to 564 419 49.
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Des Moines
A. R. Corey
State Department of Agriculture
Iowa State Fair Board
Fair Board
Fair Association
Department of! Agriculture
Quarantine difficulties in foot and mouth outbreak
Dr J J Gibson state veterinarian warns enforcement of strict quarantines is the hardest part of eradicating foot and mouth disease. Public misunderstanding and malice hinder containment, delaying long term eradication efforts. Also notes potential abandonment of the Chicago Anamosa and Nor railroad and auto plate contract delays prompting state officials to seek action.
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Chicago
J. J. Gibson
Chicago, Anamosa & Nor
Federal
Juldze J. H. Henderson
Commerce Counsel
Dubuque
Deyoe Appointment Urged to Board of Education
Governor Clarke urged appointing A. M. Deyoe, superintendent of public instruction, to the vacant board of education seat after A. B. Funk resigns to become industrial commissioner Jan. 1. Backers say the move would align the two departments and improve coordination.
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Garst
Warren Garst
Clarke
A. B. Funk
Spirit Lake
Des Moines
State Board of Education
Funk
Board of Education
Deyoe
Clarke Fis
A. M. Deyoe
Few Escapees Sought in Anamosa Penitentiary Booklet
A new reform school booklet from Anamosa details every escapee and parole breaker still at large. Notable fugitives include John Austin who escaped in 1903 and Gilbert Hall who vanished after 1904. later escapees include John Stransky in 1905 Ward Clair 1907 and George Kinner 1912. Parole violations show rising enforcement with several paroled in 1908 1909 and 1910s still sought.
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Amamosa
Anamasa
John Austin
Austin
Reformatory
Gilbert Hall
John Stransky
Ward Clair
Mike McAnna
Major Waltz
Charles Higby
Claude Fisher
George Kinner
Joseph Claveau
Frank Rance
Old Bridge Is Abandoned After 44 Years Of Service
The Keokuk and Hamilton bridge draw span, opened in June 1871, ends its 44 year run with the Beardstown as the last passing boat. The span swung roughly 130000 times, to be replaced by a new double deck structure by February 1, 1916.
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Adj
Guy E. Logan
Iowa National Guard
Iowa Guard
Iowa
Keokuk
Keokuk and Hamilton
Beardstown
Woman Prisoner Escapes From Muscatine Jail
Mrs. Adam Mohr alias Mrs. Anna Koch, a suspected swindler with operations in several western states totaling about 15000, escaped after feigning illness. She slipped through an open door on a tower floor aided by a jailers wife, then fled to freedom. Mohr was later arrested at Burlington for swindling Rev. L. M. Kettlecamp of Muscatine out of 3125.
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Muscatine
Adam Mohr
Anna Koch
Champion Gopher Catcher in Harrison County
Logan-Joe Simmons, champion gopher catcher and tran inventor of western Towa, has trapped 3,439 gophers in Harrison County this fall and cashed in with the county auditor. Last year his Harrison County total was 4,608 gophers. Pottawattamie counts are not yet announced.
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Logan
Joe Simmons
Tran
Western Towa
Harrison County
Pottawattamie County
Grief Ties Cause of Guthrie County High Student Death
Miss Elizabeth Robinson, a Guthrie County High School student, died after a night of unconsciousness following grief over the death of schoolmate Miss Clarissa Campbell two months earlier. Her sorrow and nervous condition preceded the collapse and death.
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Panora
Clarissa
Campbell
Elizabeth Robinson
Guthrie County
Miss Robinson
Raw Food Faddist Decision Causes Bride’s Despair
A three months' bride sobs that her husband criticized her cooking and announced a vow to become a raw food adherent. Her mother doubts the claim, while the bride insists there is a real basis for fault. The judge remains unnamed in this excerpt.
Hands Like Velvet From Daily Use of Cuticura Soap
The advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a nightly hand treatment for red rough chapped sore hands. It offers a free one night treatment sample by mail with 32 page Skin Book from Cuticura, Dept XY, Boston, and notes availability everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept XY
Boston
Doan iss Smith and Mittah Johnsing Exchange
Dialogic fragment shows Doan iss Smith asking about a presentable shewing while Mittah Johnsing replies with praise of cuticle. The sparse text highlights a playful language exchange centered on aesthetics.
After the Movies always Marine Your Eyes
Older looking tired eyes can age you more than gray hairs Learn to keep eyes young and bright to maintain a youthful appearance after watching films The advice emphasizes eye care and self presentation with a light promotional tone
Does Hill Get Along Very Well
A brief cartoon caption discusses Hill and the idea that his real bill keeps him moving, implying he stays active or busy as a result.
Convalescing Jack Receives Book Gift Question
Genevieve and Gertrude discuss best book gift for Jack who is convalescing. Genevieve rejects religious picks and suggests selecting appropriate reading material. Judge involvement implied in dialogue.
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Genevieve
Jack
Gertrude
Wisdom Comes With A Price In Shelbyville Cafe
A youth travels far to ask how to gain real wisdom. The venerable man offers a sly reply: pay $2 for a copy of his book as a tribute to his business instinct. He jokes that the sage business is not for health.
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Shelbyville
Large Boys Club Promotes Upright Life in Roxbury
The Boston Globe urges Roxbury to support a new large boys club aimed at steering youths away from distractions. It notes boys are eager, curious, and waste energy. the club offers a handsome, well equipped space to channel enthusiasm into manly achievement and useful life.
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Boston Globe
Roxbury
Manly
Hard to Drop But Many Drop It
A California wife recalls struggling to quit coffee for Postum and notes calmer nerves, better sleep, weight gain, and improved health after switching. She cites a friend who quit coffee and saw headaches disappear, then returned to coffee but avoided insomnia after returning to Postum. Postum products and prices are listed by The Postum Co. Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Grocerm
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