Good Roads Plan Argued for Big Bond Drive Over Small Levy
Howard H. Gross argues against piecemeal road building. He endorses bonding to fund extensive multi mile projects with expert supervision, state aid, and combined earth or macadam roads, claiming bonds yield more road for less annual tax and reduce waste. He warns against impractical, fragmented efforts and urges a coordinated, large scale campaign.
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Howard H. Gross
Pacific Slope
Central West
Tlinois
Hainois
Telinois
Tlmois
Paper Metal Armor for King George IV Coronation Pageant
A forthcoming coronation pageant next June will feature armor crafted from a material called paper metal. Exact copies of historic armor will be created with this material, which is waterproof, strong, and cheaper than plaster. It is touted for future outdoor decorations and its ability to mimic various metals without damage when stepped on.
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George
George IV
Englang
Planning the House on the Lava Sphere
Gifford Berrington cheerfully claims the plans for his new lava sphere house are finished. The architect is satisfied, and Mrs. Berrington had already approved layout choices, with cupboards and wardrobes set before construction. A lighthearted exchange highlights their collaboration and humor.
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Gifford Berrington
Nono
Cleveland Plain
Degler
Stone Free from Insane Ward as Warden Doubts Authority
John W. Stone, who killed Frank Kahler thirteen years ago, is to be released from the Anamosa Reformatory after years of mental improvement. Warden Barr defers action pending a legal ruling on his authority, while County Attorney Guthrie and others seek guidance on a formal court order.
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John W. Stone
Frank Kahler
Carl Kahler
Kahler
Walnut Street
State Reformatory
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Stone
Alamosa
Guthrie
Sterne
Callery
Desiriuz
Barr
Warren
Warren Feels That He Should Be Given His Freedom. Yet Warden Barr
Ttorney Gereral Cosson
Warder
Supervisors Plan Meeting for State Association Convention
Des Moines reports that Frank T. Morris and Sam Sommers arrange the annual meeting of the state association of supervisors to be held in Mason City in August. They will finalize the convention program and date in nearby Mason City, with road improvement topics slated as a major discussion. In Schaller, two storms caused fires and damage including a lightning strike that destroyed the Kuntz elevator and burned the Eden creamery, with hail and heavy rainfall causing further destruction.
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Mason City
Des Moines
Frank T. Morris
Polk County Board of Supervisors
C.be. Sammers
Cerro Gordo
State Association of Supervisors
Morris
Sommers
Matda City
Schaller
Kuntz Company
Eden Creamery
Iowa Luther League to Convene July 18 20 in Iowa City
Iowa City and North Liberty Lutheran groups host the Iowa State Luther League convention from July 18 to 20 with representatives of Norwegian Swedish English Danish and German churches. Rev Dr Charles R Foss of Augustana College to speak. Also Des Moines report notes National Conservation Congress set for Kansas City September 23 to 25 with expected attendance by President Taft and ex President Roosevelt.
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Iowa City
North Liberty Luther League
Iowa State Luther League
Charles R. Foss
Augustana College
Des Moines
Henry Wallace
National Conservation Congress
Wansas City
Taft
Roosevelt
Former State Representative Dead in Seattle Visit
Mount Pleasant June 27 Joseph W. Satterthwaite aged 77 years died in Seattle where he had gone to visit a daughter. He had been a druggist here for twenty five years and served three months in the First Town infantry. He was elected State representative in 1869.
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Mount Pleasant
Joseph W. Satterthwaite
Seattle
Wash
Man Killed by Iowa Central Train at Chapin
Hampton June 27 Sophus Nielson Latimer was killed at Chapin after attempting to jump onto a rushing Iowa Central train while intoxicated. He fell under the wheels and his body was strewn for two miles along the track.
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Hampton
Sophus Nielson
Latimer
Chapin
Iowa Central
Clear Lake Girl Hurt In Auto Crash Near Here
Clear Lake girl Vera Mammott is hospitalized with several broken ribs and a punctured lung after an auto accident near here last evening. The car rolled over, driver George Johnson suffered cuts from the shattered windshield.
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Clear Lake
Mason City
Vera Mammott
George Johnson
Decorative Art Prompted Warden Exchange Over Wall Clutter
A visitor asks the warden to cultivate wall beauty and plant decorative touches. The warden responds that porch climbers exist and promotes a starch brand Iron and Defiance Starch promising home laundry stiffness and less wear, with no sticking to the iron.
Real Optimist and Cheerful Dogaya Market Scene
Vintage ad style copy features a Chihuahua style dog mascot and a bold claim for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children teething. It highlights gum relief inflammation and wind colic with a 25 cent price per bottle.
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