Quarantine Talk Over Foot and Mouth Disease In Midwest
Des Moines reports state veterinarian Dr. J I Gibson weighing quarantine against Missouri Nebraska and Kansas amid rumors of a new foot and mouth outbreak in cattle. Officials seek confirmation from Kansas City and Omaha as a protective step to prevent Iowa's recurrence of the epidemic that cost farmers over 250000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Des Moines
J. I. Gibson
Kansas City
Omaha
Iowa
Gibson
Chicago
Colorado
Miller
Chase County
Union
Chiago
Clinton
Iowa Draft Horses to Exhibit at International Show
Gaynor O'Brien of the state fair department travels to Chicago to prepare the Iowa exhibit for the International show. Breeders from Keota Hud son Ankeny Fairfax Ogden Newton Liscomb Storm Lake Ames Beacon Malvern and Iowa City will display horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Gaynor O'Brien
State Fair Department
Chicago
Iowa
Singmaster & Sons
Keota
William Crownover
Hudson
Charles Irvine
Ankeny
Henry Lefebvre
Fairfax
C. G. Good
Ogden
Crawford & Griffin
Newton
Harry Early
Liscomb
H. Harris Ford
Storm Lake
Iowa State College of
R. W. Holt
Beacon, Co
Employees Granted $12 Weekly Raise at Iowa Dairy Separator
Iowa Dairy Separator company announces a $12 weekly raise for about 600 employees to cope with high living costs. Waterloo officials cite inflation as the motive, following earlier salary boosts like a 10 percent raise at Waterloo Cement Machinery and additional increases in other factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Waterloo Cement Machinery Corporation
Emma Wilson Pioneer of Iowa Dies at 83
Mrs Emma Wilson died in Des Moines at 83 after living in Iowa for over seventy years. She moved to Poweshiek county at age 12 and spent her life among settlers and native people near their pioneer cabin before Chief Poweshiek departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Montezuma
Emma _ Wilson
Des Moines
Poweshiek County
Poweshiek
Ames May Prevent Stock Showing at Chicago Show
Iowa State College department of animal husbandry received notice from the Angus and Shorthorn associations to withhold all stock shipments to the International Stock Show in Chicago due to foot and mouth disease risk. Four cars of show stock were planned, including twenty cattle, potentially canceling the student stock judging contest at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Department of Animal Husbandry
Iowa State College
Angus and Shorthorn
Chicago
Meredith named to national chamber committee on Adamson law
Des Moines E T Meredith is named to a special chamber of commerce of the United States committee to study the Adamson eight hour law in New York on December 11. The panel will prepare a referendum asking business leaders to express their views on the measure and its impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith
Des Moines
E. T. Meredith
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
New York
Plans Poultry Campaign In Iowa Statewide effort to cut losses
Des Moines reports that W B Barney Iowa dairy and food commissioner plans an educational campaign for farmers and dealers in small towns to reduce waste in poultry and egg handling. A government education car with devices and expert lecturers may tour Iowa next summer. Iowa faces 20 500 000 annual egg crop with about 1 000 000 lost in marketing inefficiencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
W. B. Barney
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Barney
Chance to Enter West Point
Des Moines reports soldiers aged 19 to 22 with one year of army service may gain appointment to the U S military academy at West Point after passing a qualifying exam. Proficient students in algebra geometry and history have good odds. The process emphasizes strong school work and general knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Des Moines
United States Army
Military Academy
United States
Iowa State stock judging team heads to Chicago show
The Iowa State college stock judging team, chosen after tryouts, will represent the college in the stock judging contest at the International Livestock Show in Chicago from December 2 to 9. Seventeen teams and eighty five college students will compete, the largest entry in the show’s history. Ames’ squad includes Jonn L. Evans Des Moines J M Buoy Corydon L V Wilson Grinnell F F DeButts Melbourne L E Wheeler Fairfield and Chris Christenson Humboldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
L. V. Wilson
Grinnell
F. F. DeButts
Melbourne
L. BE. Wheeler
Fairfield
Chris Christenson
Humboldt
Iowa State Fair Dates Set For 1917
Des Moines reports the Iowa state fair will run August 22 to 31, the first time in years the event ends in August. The schedule avoids September conflicts with nearby fairs in Minnesota Nebraska Wisconsin and South Dakota to allow cattle and horse owners to show at major midwest expositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Middle West
Road grading cuts Tama county hills to safer grades
Over the last year Tama county laid more than eleven miles of roads at a six percent maximum grade with a few spots slightly steeper. Grading costs exceeded $25,000 and about 130000 cubic yards of earth were moved at roughly 20 cents per cubic yard. Land was cleared to straighten curves and remove unsuitable crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Tama County
Latta Tops Chicago Hog and Cattle Market
Logan Col. F. F. Latta of near Magnolia tops Chicago markets for hogs at ten dollars per hundred and cattle at twelve dollars per hundred or about nineteen seven per head. In a prior shipment totaling ten thousand dollars he again led Chicago hog sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Logan
F. F. Latta
Magnolia
Chicago
Mr. Latta
Texas Raises Barrier on Midwest Livestock Imports
Texas imposes embargo on all livestock imports from Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska Illinois upon order of the livestock sanitary commission. The ban lasts until foot and mouth disease concerns in the Midwest are cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ames
Texas
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Leon Postmistress Resigns to Enter Advertising Field
Caroline Young Smith, Leon post mistress, resigns to move to New York City to work in advertising with her brother. Her resignation takes effect December 165. Her appointment was made by the Democratic state organization amid protests from Leon Democrats who argued she resided in Des Moines. In two years she organized the post office thoroughly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon
Caroline Young Smith
New York City
Iowa Banks Safe Cedar Rapids
Frank Warner secretary of the Iowa Bankers association says there is little chance for yeggmen in Iowa banks. He notes banks are well prepared with burglar proof round door safes and detectives vigilant against any break in across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Frank Warner
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Jefferson City Sets Record Expenditures for 1916 Improvements
Jefferson reports total spending of about 560000 for city improvements in 1916 plus 80000 for an unbuilt schoolhouse. Seventy new homes, 5 miles of paving, and six sewer extensions led the year’s growth. Kendall-Stidwell and Jefferson Produce added modest new structures, while Greene county courthouse nears completion. The town population stood at 8184 in 1915 with few empty houses remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Lincoln Highway
Kendall-Stidwell
Jefferson’ Produce Company
Greene County
Champion Corn Grower Ames Leads State Contest
18 year old William H. Cale of Valley Junction Polk county is named champion corn grower of the state for this year. In the boys acre corn contest at Iowa State College Ames he raised 125.5 bushels per acre. This yield is over 290 percent above the ten year Iowa average and achieved in an unfavourable year. Cale spent 26.88 dollars per acre yielding 21 cents per bushel. At 60 cents a bushel he netted 39 cents and at 80 cents a bushel his profit rose to 59 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
William H. Cale
Valley Junction
Polk County
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Iowa
Cale
Chassel Named Railroad Commissioner for Des Moines
Edward D. Chassel of LeMars, a former state binder and noted Iowa businessman, appointed by Governor Clarke to fill the late James H. Wilson’s railroad commissioner vacancy. He will serve two years from January 1 and earns a $3,000 salary. Chassel previously ran for secretary of state as a Republican in 1896 and 1907–12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chassel
Des Moines
Edward D. Chassel
LeMars
Clarke
James H. Wilson
Menlo
W. S. Allen
Land Bank Districts To Be Announced By Fed Board
The federal farm loan board will soon reveal the twelve federal land bank districts and the cities to host them. It is believed Iowa is unlikely to be included in the locations, though Sioux City and Des Moines had been suggested as suitable sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Federal Farm Loan Board
Federal Land Bank
Sioux City
Des Moines
Steele contest aims to overturn Scott election in Iowa
Congressman Tom Steele announces a contest to challenge the election of George C. Scott as Congressmen elect. Democratic leaders for the eleventh district meet to pursue the challenge citing errors in the vote count as the basis for the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Sioux City
George C. Scott
Tom Steele
Nelson in British trenches in France as Canadian engineer
Washington reports former local youth Frank W. Nelson now serves in British trenches in France with a Canadian engineering corps. An Iowa native who moved to Canada eight years ago, he became a British citizen and volunteered at the outbreak of war. his mother, Mrs. Alex Miller, receives his letters detailing war zone experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowana
Washington
Frank W. Nelson
France
Alex Miller
Nelson
Iowa
Canada
Federal Reserve Cautions Banks On Foreign Treasury Bills
The Federal Reserve Board warned banks and the public against purchasing short term foreign notes. It urged caution to avoid locking funds in short term forms that may require renewal and could threaten stability if banks must absorb foreign securities faster than investors can absorb them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
United States
Treasury
Arabs Kill 20 000 Italians in Tripoli Uprising
Dispatches received in Constan tinople estimate that twenty thousand Italian losses occurred in the Arab uprising in Tripoli. The report adds fighting has spread to Tunis, held by France, with Turkish rule said to be reinstated in Tripoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tripoli
Constantinople
Tunis
Hughes Returns to Law Practice in New York Firm
Charles E. Hughes announced in Lakewood New Jersey that he will resume the practice of law on January 1 as a member of the New York firm Rounds Schurman Dwight located at 96 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lakewood
N. J
Charles EE. Hughes
of Rounds, Schurman & Dwight
Broadway
Distilling Firm Dissolved in New Jersey
The Distilling Company of America an $85,000,000 corporation with a New Jersey charter filed articles of dissolution in Trenton on November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Distilling Company of America
New Jersey
British November Losses Reported in London
British casualties for November totaled 74 650 with 2 351 officers among them a daily average of 2 488 for officers and other ranks The report shows a notable decline from October when the daily average was 3 452 indicating reduced losses per day that month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marshalltown Population Rises in New Directory
A new Marshalltown city directory estimates the population at 16,682, up 517 since the 1915 state census. The book is twenty pages larger than the last edition and marks the largest directory increase in fifteen years by the publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Quake Recorded 1,600 Miles From Washington
The Georgetown University seismograph recorded an earthquake 1,600 miles from Washington. The tremor lasted from 10 22 to 11 40 with the strongest shaking between 10 38 and 10 84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Washington
Georgetown University
Washington
Huntsville Jury Convicts Overton of Judge Lawler Murder
David D. Overton was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Probate Judge William T. Lawler, his political opponent, in Huntsville Alabama. The court scheduled the hanging for January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
David D. Overton
William T. Lawler
Missouri Packer Slain in St. Joseph Shooting
Mathew B. Dugdale who ran a packing plant in St. Joseph Missouri was shot and killed on Tuesday by D C Fogelsong whose son in law is said to have been discharged by the packer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Packer
St. Joseph
Mathew B. Dugdale
Fuesday
D.C. Fogelsong
Packer
Teuton advance halves Roumanian line near Bucharest
Berlin reports Teuton and Austro-Hungarian forces surround and push Roumanians from Alexandria and surrounding areas. Prisoners, cannon, and munition stocks captured. Danube ports seized. Russian Emperor Nicholas heads toward Kiev to meet King Ferdinand at the Roumanian frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Alexandria
Bucharest
Danube
Orsova
Krafft von Delmunsingen
Alt
Wallachia
Topolog River
Rustebuk
Teuton
Copenhagen
Sofia
Vossische Zeitung
Nicholas of
Russia
Kiev
Roumanian
Ferdinand of
Roumania
Vienna envoy denied safe conduct by Britain
London reports the Foreign Office has refused safe conduct for Count Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow, newly named Austro Hungarian ambassador to the United States. The refusal cites repeated diplomatic overreach by Austrian and German missions, justifying withholding consent for travel to its post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
London
Foreign Office
Adam
Tarnowski von Tarnow
U S Orders 29 Submarines For Coast Defense And Fleet
Secretary Daniels awarded contracts for 27 coast defense and two fleet submarines. Electric Boat will build eighteen coast defense subs at 697000 dollars each, Lake Torpedo six at 694000, California Shipbuilding three at 698000. Fleet submarines go to Electric Boat at 1189000 and Lake at 1195000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
Electric Boat Company
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
California Shipbuilding Company
Lake Designs
The
Lake Company
German fleet raids English coast with torpedo boats
German naval forces struck the east coast of England. The squadron, comprising torpedo boats, reportedly sunk one ship with its entire crew. Lowestoft was among the towns bombarded by the German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Lowestoft
Mint chief urges 2 1/2 cent coin for nation
Washington December 2 the director of the mint releases an annual report urging a law to authorize coins of two and a half cents. The move follows calls for smaller currency to ease everyday purchases and reflect price levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mint
New U Boats Reported by German Navy
Copenhagen reporting on December 2 indicates Germany has introduced super dreadnought war submarines. Fishermen claim U boats reach about 400 feet in length and some exceed the size of ships they attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Germany
Want James as Senate Head in Pro Tempore Shuffle
Washington December 1 reports early arrivals among Democratic senators name Senator Ollie James as possible president pro tempore to replace the late Senator Clarke of Arkansas. The move reflects talks within the party as the chamber begins selection discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Want James
Senate
Washington
Ollie James
Senator Clarke
Arkansas
Oil workers granted 60 percent wage increase
New York December 1 ten thousand workers at Standard Oil Company of New Jersey receive a 60 percent wage rise with the new pay scale effective Friday. The substantial boost marks a major labor gain for the firm and its blue collar staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Chemung Sunk by German Sub Near Cabo de Giza
The American steamer Chemung, sailing from New York November 8 for Genoa and Naples, was torpedoed near Cabo de Giza. Crew landed at Valencia, towed five miles inland by a U-boat, then rescued by the Spanish steamer Giner. American consul reports all aboard saved and not endangered by alleged contraband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lidyd
Cabo de Giza
New York
Genoa
Naples
Faval
Azores
Harby Steamship Company of
Buffalo
Valencia
Giner
Reuter
Chemung
Lloyd's Asting
Atlantic & Pacific Coast Transportation Company
Union Drydock Company
Harriss Magill ‘Steamship Company
Hardy Steamship Company
John L. Duffy
Duffy
Washington
Lansing
William P. Fry
Germany
Zeppelins Shot Down Over English Coast
London reports a German air raid on Tuesday injuring four people including a woman fatally. Two Zeppelins were shot down during Monday night raid on the northeast coast. both crews perished as flames sank them at sea after aerial attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
War Office
Auto crash near Detroit leaves three dead
Three people died and three were injured when a speeding interurban trolley car struck a car near Detroit's northern city limits on Sunday. The dead are Mrs. Laura Wilkemeyer, 24. Joseph Wilkemeyer, 8. Roy Hayes, 24. Those injured include Russell Winterstein with a fractured skull and Elizabeth R. Marchese with a fractured skull, both listed as probably fatally hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Laura Wilkemeyer
Joseph Wilkemeyer
Roy Hayes
Russell Winterstein
Elizabeth R. Marchese
U-Boat Sinks Three Ships in British Fleet Raid
A German submarine attacked the Brixham fishing fleet, sinking three British trawlers. The subs shelled other vessels. all crews were saved per a Lloyds dispatch from London dated December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brixham
Lloyds
Mechanician Dies in Race Crash in Arizona
Mechanician Drennan of Amarillo Texas, driving with R B Armstrong in a hundred miles race on the state fair grounds track, was killed when the car plunged through a lance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Drennan
Amarillo
Tex
R. B. Armstrong
State Fair Grounds
Blame on Strikers High-Profile Coal Shortage Debate
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania November 20 coal operators via their bureau of information issued no statement declaring that much of the alleged shortage of hard coal is due to petty strikes in the regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Bureau of Information
Estate of Governor Hammond Valued at $139,181
The estate of the late Gov. Winfield S. Hammond in St. Paul Minnesota is appraised at $139,181 subject to Minnesota inheritance tax. The filing occurred on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
St. Paul
Minn
Winfield
Minnesota
Villista capture of Chihuahua city sparks horrors toll
Reports from Juarez and San Antonio describe Pancho Villa's forces taking Chihuahua City with 8500 Carranza troops captured. Survivors report looting and executions, with generals Trevino Murguia and Ozuna wounded and civilians subjected to violence and mass executions at the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Mex
Chihuahua
Ozuna
Trevino
Chihuabhua
Gonzales
Military
Qarranza
Murgula
Horcusitas
Chihuahua City
Nombre de Dios
Borquez
Maltos
Carranza
Murguia
San Antonio
Tex
Pancho Villa
Villa
U S Martial Law Declared in Santo Domingo
The United States proclaims martial law in Santo Domingo citing deplorable conditions. Capt H S Knapp, in command, reports the military government took effect at 4 pm November 29, with arms restrictions and salary payments to officials resuming immediately. Proclamation was well received and conditions deemed normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Republic of Santo Domingo
Navy
Daniels
Santo Domingo
Navy Department
H. S. Knapp
San Domingo
Jellicoe Becomes First Sea Lord as Beatty Succeeds
London December 2 Admiral Sir John R Jellicoe commander of the British fleet is named first sea lord of the admiralty. Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty who led the battle cruiser squadron at Jutland takes over command of the grand fleet. Admiral Sir Henry Bradwardine Jackson moves to head the Royal Naval College Greenwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Beatty
London
John R. Jellicoe
Admiralty
Jutland
Henry Bradwardine Jackson
Royal Naval College
Greenwich
Jackson
The
Lord Fisher
Pittsburgh Papers Raise Price to Two Cents
Pittsburgh papers announce effective December 1 the price of their editions will be doubled to two cents and all subscribers must pay the higher rate starting immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Archduke Eugene Promoted to Field Marshal
Archduke Eugene of Austria is named field marshal and chief of the Austro Hungarian forces in succession to Archduke Frederick. London reports the promotion dated December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
London
Archduke Eugene of Austria
Archduke Frederick of Austria
Head of Film Studio Shot in St Louis
George Helmrich head of a motion picture company and school for actors in St Louis was shot and seriously wounded by the studio superintendent. The incident occurred on November 29 causing critical injuries and prompting a police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
George Helmrich
Honor for Late U S Woman
London on November 29 held a requiem for Mrs. Almerica Paget formerly Panine Whitney of New York. Wounded soldiers served as pallbearers recognizing her war service and charitable labors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
London
Almerica Paget
Panine Whitney
New York
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Plans Poultry Campaign
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Vienna
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U.S. Martial Law
Domingo
Jellicoe Sea
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