Greater Iowa Association launches road campaign in 1915
The Greater Iowa Association marks one year since its road campaign began on August 10 1915. It details prior spats, state efforts, and public response, noting Governor Clarke set up a Better Roads Commission and farmers’ concerns over bond issues while defending the association’s stance against broad paving mandates.
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Greater Iowa Association
Iowa
California
Association
Vitalissté
Clarke
Better Roads Commission
Tate
Binte
Highway Commission
Dowa
Towa
Petit Jurors Listed for September 1916 Sioux County Court
A roster of petit jurors for the September 1916 term of the District Court of Sioux County Iowa is published. Names span several towns including Hawarden Rock Valley West Branch and Sheridan with jurors such as M Gregg J Kleinbesselink Wm Hubbeling John Doherty Bert Van Zin Floyd Rickers Harm Nibelink Henry Smit and others scheduled to appear Monday September 11 1916 at 10:00 A M.
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District Court
Sioux County
Iowa
Two
M. Gregg Hawarden
Charles Reimars Capel
G. Kots Sherman
Ben Weidernbolt
J.A. Kleinbesselink
Worcester
Wastington
John Rougenbaxe Jr
Henry Smit
Maurice Iowa Council Proceedings August 7 1916
The Maurice Iowa council met in regular session with Mayor Geo H Elskamp and councilmen Wm Heusinkveld John Schaller D Vander Berg present. Absent Wm De Jong Wm Duven. Minutes approved. Bills allowed for labor and drayage with sums listed and a cement approach ordered at John Roghair crossing. Water outlet to be provided by Great Northern and west railroad crossing repair authorized. Levy rates set for 1916 Corp tax Electric light Improvment Corporation road. Meeting adjourned.
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Maurice
Iowa
Geo. H. Elskamp
Corneilmen
Wm Heusinkveld
John Schaller
D. Vander Berg
Wm de Jong
Wm Duven
Arnold Langerack
van der Weill
John M Mierras
Peter van Pearsem
Ale Jager
John Roghair
Great Northern Railroad Company
He Leadeth Me Poem Fragment in Pastoral Voices
A fragmented poem reflects faith and trust in divine guidance through troubling times, with imagery of light and darkness. The speaker recalls the Master’s presence during storms and weary paths, affirming guidance toward a promised peace beyond struggle.
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Green
Desert
Lana
Air bubbles shield El Segundo pier from pounding waves
El Segundo California uses an experimental method to protect its lengthy pier. A four inch perforated pipe set about 145 feet offshore feeds air to two compressors creating bubbles that break up 15 foot waves. The system shields the 4909 foot structure at a fraction of full repair cost.
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el Segundo
Cal
California
Boston Sailor’s Last Salute Marks Museum Ship Status
The cruiser Boston fired a final salute to celebrate its transfer to Marblehead as a training ship for the Oregon naval militia in Portland reports. Once part of Dewey’s Manila fleet the Boston’s machinery failed and it will be scrapped after years at anchor.
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Boston
Marblehead
San Francisco
Oregon Naval Militia
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Portland
Ore
Dewey
Manila
Manila Bay
Olympia
United States
Woman in Business Bonds Demand Clarification
In a terse exchange the Banker states new bonds will be issued in various denominations. The Woman requests that all parties accept the Bantist bonds to ensure proper denomination.
KEEP UP FIGHT ON WEEDS IN FARM FIELDS
Farmers are urged to remove weeds grass and overgrowth to protect crops from grasshoppers chinch bugs Hessian fly and other pests. Weeds and volunteer plants near fields and along canal banks provide hibernation and breeding sites aiding insect outbreaks. Late sowing and unmanaged volunteers increase vulnerability.
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Say
Ate
Chanculintte
Helds
College Men in Business The Romance of World Wide Trade
The largest American bank invites universities to double the number of students in financial training. About 450 college applicants respond, signaling a strong demand for trained minds in foreign exchange and international trade as wartime needs expand.
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United States
Mneathy
Tom Reeve Pelle
Thrilling War Demonstration At Minnesota State Fair
Intrepid aviator De Lloyd Thompson, ranked among rear sensations, plans a preparedness display at the Minnesota State Fair September 4 to 9. He will mimic an aerial invasion dropping bombs on major buildings from a large war plane and perform two daily flights including inverted maneuvers and bomb throwing tricks.
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Americas
United States
de Lloyd Thompson
Minnesota
Thomson
New York City
Washington
Boston
Snring
Thompson
Fair Grounds
Husky Heroes Highlight at Minnesota State Fair Dog Show
An exhibit of hero dogs with Carnegie medals will feature at the Dez Show during the State Fair. A Sioux Falls owner’s purebred Husky, tied to Nome Alaska racing lore, was bid at 5900 and refused. The event includes daily judging and dog team highlights amid a distant Nome to Candle Stick run note.
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Minnesota
Han Dos
Sanedo
Z. 0
Lewis
Sioux Falls
Arhnah Cox
Nome
Alaska
Rees
Candle Stick
iGa
Esmiistery Remoési Peinted
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Greater
Iowa Ass
Petit Jurors
Nassau
Hawa
Jabsworth - Nassau Sheridan
Floyd Lage
City Rock
Nassau Reading Reading Inden
Carfield
Rock
Boyd Nassau
Shington
Nassan
Council Proceedings
John M Mieras
Clerix
Geo. H. Hiskamp
Anonymous
Wooman
College Men IN Business
Linmpoe
Bucios Materia
J. Ik. Queal & CO
Maurice, Lewa
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