Iowa Sportsmen Meet to Advise on Game Law Changes
Des Moines Iowa sportsmen plan a meeting August 28 at the fair ground game preserve to discuss proposed state game law changes to be sent to the next general assembly. The Iowa Sportsmen association calls for limits of 12 quail and 12 prairie chickens per day, extending closed seasons for imported birds, aligning with national migratory bird laws, and granting the commission broader powers over nets and seines.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Fair Ground
General Assembly
Iowa Sportsmen’s Association
Hinshaw
Commission
Clarinda Grants Nine Miles Of City Street Paving
With this week's completion of the street paving contract Clarinda now has nine miles of paved city streets two of which are noted for double parking in western Iowa. The Clarinda boulevard system is complete spanning twenty blocks of concrete paving and a central twenty foot parkway creating a modern sixty foot street through two miles of residence area.
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Clarinda
Iowa
Freaks In Horticulture Ackley Snowball and Bridal Wreath
H. J. Smith owns two unusual plants in Ackley a snowball bush that bloomed twice this season with mids May first blooms and a bridal wreath bush that flowered unusually early in early June both showing abnormal flowering patterns.
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Ackley
H. J. Smith
First Accident Under New Law in Manchester
Manchester reports its first injury under the workmen's compensation act. Isaac Hammond, on the third floor of the First National Bank building, lost a thumb in an iron pulley. He will receive 300 dollars for the loss plus all doctors' bills under the new law.
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Manchester
Isaac Hammond
First National Bank
Hammond
Wrong Person Arrested in Fremont County Case Mixup
Sheriff J G Edgar reached Sidney and found the Mrs Greek Beatson arrested on his order was not the one wanted for passing a worthless check and forgery. The Sidney Beatson is described as a highly respected young woman of good family.
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Marshalltown
J. G. Edgar
Sidney
Fremont County
Greek Beatson
Lake City Unveils $500 Fountain Donation And Park Plans
Lake City shows a grand fountain gift of 500 dollars to be erected in the city park with donor name kept private until completion. New electroliers brighten the town while the First National bank building nears completion. Spring paving plans are under consideration.
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Lake City
First National Bank
Farm sale near Indianola fetches high price
J M Graham sold his 212 acre farm northeast of Indianola, once the G Igo place, to W H Downey for 260 dollars an acre. The property includes two improvement sets, one with modern conveniences, within city limits.
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Indianola
J. M. Graham
Igo Place
W. H. Downey
Plans for 70 by 140 foot business block on Allamakee street
Mike Barthell presents drawings for a new business block on Allamakee street in Waukon. The 70 by 140 foot building will include two business apartments and will also house the armory and opera house in a single structure.
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Waukon
Mike Barthell
Allamakee Street
Eldon Pioneer Dies at 80 in Iowa Obituary
Robert Johnson aged 80 a bass drummer for the Nineteenth Iowa for three years and long active as such died and was buried in Birmingham Iowa. he was well known across southern Iowa.
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Eldon
Robert Johnson
Iowa
Ayer
Birmingham
Fire devastates two Ottumwa downtown stores
Owners of the Iowa Clothing and Shoe company estimate losses at 10000 dollars while the Towa Cloak and Millinery company tallies a 30000 dollar burn. Fire damaged their three story Ottumwa store, with substantial damage to merchandise and building structure.
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Ottumwa
Iowa Clothing & Shoe Company
Towa Cloak & Millinery Company
Denison Barber Invents New Ball Bearing Barber Shears
Denison barber R. J. Henderson has invented a ball bearing barber shear and ordered a pair for demonstration, signaling a potential revolution in the scissor trade.
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Denison Barber
Denison
R. J. Henderson
Girl Shoots Self in Eye In Air Rifle Accident
Grundy Center Frances Hummel 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Hummel accidentally shot herself in the eye with an air rifle. She was taken to Waterloo for specialist treatment.
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Self
Grundy Center
Frances Hummel
Joe Hummel
Waterloo
Named County Attorney Appointed to Fill Vacancy
Marshalltown attorney B O Tankersley named county attorney by the board of supervisors to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of E N Farber. Tankersley is formerly of Des Moines and is now in this city.
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Marshalltown
B. O. Tankersley
Nes Moines
Board of Supervisors
N. Farber
Atlantic conference of Methodist Episcopal Church in Atlantic
The Des Moines annual conference convenes in Atlantic on September at 9 o clock. Bishop Frank M Bristol of Omaha is ill and will be replaced by Bishop Charles W Smith of St Louis. A F E Griffith of Des Moines chairs the board of examiners meeting Tuesday. Two new district superintendents will be appointed to succeed Baxter and Collins, likely causing many pastorate changes across districts.
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Atlantia
Des Moines
Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlantic
Frank M. Bristol
Omaha
Charles W. Smith
St. Louis
Bristol
Lake Okoboji
A. F E. Griffith
C. Il. Baxter
Council Bluffs
A. R. Collins
Creston
Enrollment Growing at State University in Iowa City
Iowa City reports rising enrollment at the State University despite Depression caused by the European war. Advance registrations and registrar inquiries indicate a fair increase, with a predicted total enrollment not less than 2,800 as the term progresses.
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Iowa City
State University
Iowa
State Fair Board
Crocker Post
A. R. Corey
Auto accident costs life in Spencer
William Gritten died after a car crash near Green ville while visiting his uncle on a farm. The vehicle, driven by a 16 year old boy, overturned and pinned Gritten beneath it. He was removed unconscious and died almost immediately at the scene or shortly after.
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Spencer
William Gritten
George Gritten
Greenville
Gritten
Good Roads Leaders Visit Ottumwa to Organize Wapello County
Des Moines officials Joe L. Long and his brother David Long spoke to Ottumwa directors outlining the Iowa Good Roads federation aims. They visited to organize Wapello county into the movement and explained plans for broader road improvements.
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Ottumwa
Joe L. Long
Des Moines
Iowa Good Roads Federation
David
Commercial Association
Theong
Barn Fire Destroys Darnell Farm Southwest of Pleasantville
A large barn on the Charles Darnell farm southwest of Pleasantville burned, destroying three horses two mules an automobile farm implements machinery and substantial hay and grain. The total loss is estimated near five thousand dollars.
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Pleasantville
Charles Darnell
Fined for Selling Extract in Local Restaurant
Clarinda L. Williams, proprietor of a local restaurant, was fined $100 and costs for selling lemon extract. This marked the first conviction on the charge, and Williams has filed notice of appeal to the district court.
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Clarinda
L. W. Wiliams
Wiliams
Letting a New Concrete Arch Bridge at Marble Rock
Ames Floyd county awarded a $23,150 contract for a concrete filled spandrel arch bridge spanning the Rock river at Marble Rock. Concrete work price averages $9.63 per cubic yard.
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Ames
Floyd County
Rock River
Marble Rock
Makes Valuable Violin From Audubon Visit
Frank Adams of Audubon crafted a violin during a Boston visit. The instrument impressed many musicians and a Boston music store owner offered 100 dollars for it.
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Frank Adams
Boston
Electroliers Under Way in Denison Lighting System
Denison begins installing a city lighting system with business leaders funding poles and installation while the city provides the electricity for illumination. The project marks a significant upgrade in local street lighting as work progresses.
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Electroliers
Denison
Aged Woman Burned to Death at Son's Home
Mrs. E. J. Brasher aged 86 was burned to death Sunday at her son James Hinton’s home. W. A. Hinton of Des Moines is another son. Six sons and one daughter survive.
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E. J. Brasher
James Hinton
W. A. Hinton
Des Moines
Brasher
Lynnville Editor Weds Miss Minnie White in Quiet Ceremony
Lynnville Leader editor L H Bufkin aged 71 quietly married Minnie White of Lynnville in Des Moines last week. Bufkin formerly edited the Blairstown Banner. The bride is notably younger.
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Lynnville
Des Moines
L. H. Bufkin
Blairstown
Minnie White
Sioux City Bank Closes After Suspension of Services
Sioux City reports the German American bank a small private institution with $23 000 deposits has suspended business. Officers say depositors will be paid in full.
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Sioux City
Iowa Sportsmen to Meet at State Game Farm
Des Moines reports a meeting of the Iowa Sportsmen association inviting all Iowa sportsmen to attend Friday afternoon August 28 at the state game farm on the state fair grounds. The agenda includes discussion of a legislative program.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Sportsmen Association
State Game Farm
State Fair Grounds
Child Burned to Death in Gasoline Fire
A match dropped on a gasoline saturated floor from a kitchen stove caused the death of 5 year old James Moore in Muscatine. The tragedy underscores the danger of stored fuel and careless handling in homes.
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James Moore
Iowa North Gains In Sweet Corn Pack As South Drought Shrinks Yields
Iowa officials report a split crop season with northern counties seen to increase sweet corn packs for canners due to favorable rains while southern counties face drought reducing yields. Experts note rapid southern maturation may shorten harvest. northern fields stay green with strong canner demand.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. T. Erwin
Iowa State College At
Ames
W. B. Barney
Erwin
Manifesto of Austria-Hungary Fires World War
The document presents Emperor Franz Joseph I declaring war on Serbia, blaming Serbian hostility for the conflict, and urging unity and duty among Austro-Hungarian subjects as Europe leans toward a broader war. It frames the actions as necessary for preserving the monarchy’s honor and security amid growing tensions.
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International News Service
Vienna
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Russia
Germany
Austria
France
England
Joseph
Count Sturgkh
Kingdom of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serva
Castles to be blown up in Namur as German advance looms
In Namur, Belgium, Maurice Gerbe reports from Chicago News of German prisoners, taxed quartermaster supplies, and ill morale. German cavalry razes farms and post offices while large trees and grand villas are blown up to hinder artillery. Belgian troops fortify trenches aided by factory workers. officers and men show high fighting spirit amid nervous anticipation of battle. French troops in Luxemburg Province number about 120,000 and are greeted with joy as they march, sing, and decorate their guns.
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Namur
Belgium
Maurice Gerbeciult
Chicago News
The
Meuse
Luxemburg
Antwerp Attack Drives Belgian Retreat in Early War News
The Daily Mail reports Belgian forces retreating from Louvain after heavy losses near Brussels while Antwerp holds. German gains on Ghent and Alost are noted, with a tax imposed on Brussels. Paris reports a great battle looming as Germans press north toward Antwerp and Dinant fallen to French troops.
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Moncton
The
Daily Mall
Alest
Belgium
Brussels
Louvain
Daily Mail
Antwerp
Fairholme
Legation
France
Ghent
Alost
Wetteren
Big Brothers to War Strikes a Chicago Picnic
Lotta Krell fourteen and her mother Augusta sit with her four brothers Peter Ludvig Joseph and Louis in Jackson Park Chicago for a last family picnic. The brothers plan to fight for the Kaiser citing their father as a brave soldier and the German consul is told of their resolve.
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Lotta Krell
Europe
Peter
Ludvig
Joseph
Louis
Augusta Krell
Jackson Park
Chicago
Lotta
Crier
Panic of War Feared in Paris Gay Capital
Paris faces strike like panic as money loses value. Prices rise and hoarding silver grows. Restaurants and hotels refuse paper money while the government hoards banknotes, leaving many with large sums but unable to buy essentials or enjoy life.
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France
Paris
Formidable shock to unfold on Belgian soil in great war
French military experts warn the coming clash between German Austrian main force and Allied Belgium France Britain will be decisive on Belgian soil. Belgian entry into Brussels saw no shots fired and communication severed after withdrawal to Antwerp which braces its fortified defenses. Reports claim German ships damaged Baltic harbor works and other Baltic and Chinese theater moves hint at a broader European crisis.
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Paris
Petit Parisien
Belgium
Dinant
Antwerp
Berlin
Meuse
Huy
Audun le Ronan
Department
Meurthe and
Moselle
France
Britain
Brussels
Hango
Finland
Libau
Baltic
Japan
Germany
Kaio-Chow
China
Rotterdam
la Croix
Kannengiesser
Istein-Glotz
Baden
Gumbinnen
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