Iowa State House Dome Repairs and State Transport Network
The article notes a planned 80000 dollar interior dome restoration funded by the last general assembly. It details the Iowa Railway Commission data on 11651 miles of for hire passenger and freight service, with 6257 miles on bus routes and 6394 miles by trucks, and a 1000 mile increase in routes. It lists 32 passenger bus companies operating about 250 buses and 102 freight carrier firms.
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State House
General Assembly
Iowa Railway Commission
Daniel Maroney
Rock Island
Des Moines
Dan Maroney
Dan
Jim
Rock Island Road
Matt
T. P. Maroney
Valley Junction
Record corn yield by E. W. Drake near Griswold
The largest Iowa yield by area came from E. W. Drake near Griswold Cass county with 35 acres producing 101 bushels per acre. planted May 2 and 3 under cold weather. Seed was Reid's Yellow Dent stored to avoid freezing all winter. Stand described as almost perfect.
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Iowa
E. W. Drake
Griswold
Cass County
Reid
Des Moines Crowd Hears National Negro School Founder
Large Des Moines church hosts Prof. Laurence Jones founder of Piney Woods Negro School Mississippi. He outlines school plans and new building while highlighting Iowa ties and local donors including Finkbine brothers who contributed land.
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Des Moines
Laurence Jones
Piney Woods
Mississippi
Jones
Iowa
Marshalltown
State University
Towa
Finkbine Brothers
South
Annals of
Trapped Animal Fangs Bite Hand. Fatal Rat Fever Follows
A man lifting a trap by its chain was bitten when the animal climbed the chain and fastened its fangs into his hand. He paid little heed to the wound, and soon contracted rat fever, a medical term for rat bite fever, leading to his death.
Three men found guilty of spearing muskrats near Estherville
Three men were found guilty of spearing muskrats in their houses near Four Mile Lake, violating state game laws. The houses were destroyed and each offender was fined $100. Trapping had slowed, so spearing was used, with disastrous results.
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Four Mile Lake
Estherville
Jesse James Jr Visits Bedford Court For Estate Settlement
Kansas City attorney Jesse James Jr. called at the Bedford courthouse in Taylor County to settle the estate of Jesse Engle of Sheridan Missouri, famed breeder of the Beau Blanchard strain of Hereford cattle. James, son of the infamous outlaw, was there representing a client in the matter.
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Jesse James, Jr
Kansas City
Court House
Bedford
Taylor County
Jesse Engle
Sheridan
James
Icebound Traveling Show Draws Leon Curiosity
A Hammond brothers troupe展示 a Eskimo igloo canopy trailer with dogs and sleds in Leon, while their Arctic lecture and film act draws crowds. The article also notes Iowa farm incomes, apples near Logan, and historic local landmarks tied to W C Moody and Senator Dolliver.
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Leon
Hammond
Wilkins
Recalls Early Days in Northwestern Town Town
M. W. Fitz, president of the Farmers Savings Bank at Manson Calhoun County, recalls the early days in the town, reflecting on its founding, development, and key figures who shaped its growth. The account highlights local history and Fitzgerald's perspective as a leading banker in the community.
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Fitz
W. C. Moody
United States
Jonathan P. Dolliver
M. W. Fitz
The
Farmers Savings Bank
Manson
Calhoun County
Soil quality boosts grape industry in Council Bluffs area
Strong soil quality supports a thriving grape industry in Council Bluffs with robust orchards in Mills and Fremont counties. The ad section highlights quick results via Want Ads for buyers and sellers seeking farming and orchard opportunities.
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Council Bluffs
Mills
Fremont Counties
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Iowa News
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Hawkeye State
Southland
Onawa
Monona County
Virgil R. Moen
Edward Moen
City
Beloit College
George Collie
Logan Museum
Algerian
Frederick Kahlstoff
Monticello
Jesse James
Texas
Leslie M. Carl
California
Harrison County
Logan
Chicago
New York City
Missouri River
Iverson
J. J. Hayes Undertaking
Kaynee
Bradley
Lumber
Wilson Bros
Cheney
Stahlers
Wilson Brothers
Lin
Gasolene
Cities Service Organization
Cities Service
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