Telephone workers heroically shield Mississippi flood service
Across a thousand miles of flood lines in the Mississippi valley telephone crews held vital communications under waterlogged streets and raging currents. They repaired lines from boats and elevated boards, installed emergency stations on levees, and kept emergency traffic moving to save lives during Hoover led relief efforts.
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Mississippi
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Army of Relief Workera
Cairo
Gulf of Mexico
Itox
Red Cross
Flood Relief Commission
Poydras
New Orleans
National Guard
McCrea
Autry
Scholarships Awarded to Iowa Farm Boys for 1925 26
Iowa State College awarded 104 scholarships of 100 dollars each for a three month agricultural training period during 1925 26. One per county with extra for the five largest counties and 83 counties funded by donors. The state adds 60 dollars in fee exemption. a revolving fund was started by last year’s winners to loan more students.
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Iowa State College
Iowa Farm
How to Reckon Your Cousins The Pathfinder
The article explains cousin terminology from first cousins to first cousin once removed and beyond. It notes that children of siblings are first cousins, while the children of first cousins are second cousins, and clarifies common local variations in usage.
Iowa State expert warns: bulls vary in danger
John M. Shaw of Iowa State college says gentle bulls tempt risk while mean bulls are controlled. He advises using a staff when leading any bull and stresses vigilant handling to prevent harm.
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Ames
John M. Shaw
Iowa State College
No Bonds Leave Counties With Little Road Aid
Jefferson Bee notes counties not voting bonds will receive state funds but lack enough to finance real road work. Anamosa dispatch reports Hartland Reynolds, 14, son of Mr and Mrs W L Reynolds, vanished after tying his team and heading toward the city nearly two weeks ago. He is about 5 feet tall with light complexion blue eyes and wears a black cap gray work shirt overalls and heavy shoes.
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Jefferson Bee
Anamosa
Hartland Reynolds
W. L. Reynolds
Locher Music Store Sells 18 Used Pianos in Great Shape
The Locher Music Store announces a sale of 18 used pianos in very good condition with prices starting at $75. The deal offers affordable options for musicians and students seeking quality instruments.
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Just
Locher Music Store
Colorful clothes for middle aged women prompt advice
A Iowa State College expert urges middle aged women to select colors that flatter their aging skin. She says softer grayed pastels enhance youth and charm, while overly bright hues should be avoided to prevent signs of aging.
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Katherine Cranor
Iowa State College
Miss Cranor
Woman’s traits and warnings from an old ad rhyme
A vintage Locher Music Store line advertises goods with advice on women’s conduct, comparing a woman to fruit and wind, noting weak counsel, constant chores, and strength of speech, with a price range starting at $75.
Highlights of the Iowa State Fair at Des Moines
The 73rd Iowa State Fair opens August 24 for ten days at Des Moines with Sousa leading a 70 member band in three daily concerts and horse racing totaling $20 000 in purses. Auto races on two Fridays draw top dirt track stars, plus 15 circus and hippodrome attractions, a grand fireworks show The Fall of Troy, six bands and ensembles, society horse shows, whippet racing, and multiple contests. A new 350 000 amphitheater accommodates 12 000 spectators.
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Kentucky
Troy
Value of Local Cooperative Creameries
An advocate argues creameries boost local dairy markets and land values. Local coops raise butterfat prices 3 to 10 cents above outside buyers, encouraging dairying and increased farm productivity, with land values tied to proximity and market access.
What Kind of Borer Is It
Iowa State College entomologists report daily inquiries about borers affecting corn oats wheat potatoes and tomatoes. The common stalk borer is a weed insect. identify by four brown stripes and a band around the body. They note no European borers in Iowa but request specimens to enable rapid control if an outbreak occurs.
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Iowa State College
Iowa
Ames
Ames Tours Attract Thousands To State College Visit
Delegations from 37 counties have toured Iowa State College at Ames with two more trips planned this month and two in August and September. An estimated 7 000 farmers plan to visit, many staying overnight. Marshall county sent the largest group at 400 and Guthrie county about 350. The Northwestern railway offers a 4 75 round trip from Clinton, with regular one way fare 6 50, and talks continue to arrange other discounted routes.
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Towa
State Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Iowa State College
Ames
Marshall County
Guthrie County
Northwestern Railway
Clinton
City Council Proceedings July 5 1927 Monticello
The Monticello council met July 5 1927 with all members present. Minutes approved. Treasurer's report and various fund tallies for May and June 1927 filed. Sewer extension Maple street to tourist park authorized pending agreement. Pay rates for sewer labor set at up to 90 percent of 70 cents per hour. Meeting adjourned to July 18 1927.
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Hanssen
Wilkinson
Hayes
Bates
Rockstad
Bell Telephone Co
City Clerk's Fund
A. J. H. McNeill
Cross Hardware Co
J. F. Kellum
W. Waggoner
Marsure Cee Pacers Ortiger Tolenat
R. Echternacht
Cemetery Fund
Maple Street
Tourist Park
Ray Echternacht
B. E. First
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Los Angeles Times
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Cedar Rapids
Gus Knock
Williamsburg
Knock
Hadsell
J. W. Hoult
Monticello
Council Proceedings
Harry Soule
W. Corbin
Towa Electric Co
Linn Co. Frosting Co
Fire Fund
5 Phones Truck Co
Thompson car _Linn Co
Eclipse Lumber Co
Iowa Steel & Iron Works
A. E. Hanssen
St. Anthony & Dakota Co
Oce Ieee
Eee
T. S. Carson
General Fund
Taxos Jessie
D’autremont
Williamsburg and Riverside
Sunday Register
Barrington Tall Coffee
Kash & Karry Grocery
H W. Skelley
USCO
United States Rubber Company
Uscos
Eggers
Tire and Battery
United States
Iowa Electric Company
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