Water sites eyed by Iowa survey as state weighs value
Iowa state geological survey plans a summer investigation into water power sites to curb private grabs and assess full value and potential. Other projects include road and concrete materials study, underground water research, and glacial condition work continuing across the state.
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Des Moines
State Geological Survey
Iowa
Byer
Ames
James H. Lees
Crawford County
Road tax threatened by Iowa Attorney General Cosson
Des Moines Iowa Attorney General Cosson warned road supervisors to levy the drag tax this year or face prosecutions He instructed Hancock county to sue township trustees who refused the levy saying the law must live for good roads Cosson warned courts may delay until 1918 but trustees must act.
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Des Moines
Cosson
Hancock County
Iowa
Saloons in Des Moines Face Moon Law License Cut
Des Moines will cap saloons at eighty six and raise licenses from 1200 to 1500 dollars per year, forcing sixteen closures on July 1. Mayor Hanna and city solicitor Brennan say the Moon law limits licenses to one per 1000 inhabitants and note Cedar Rapids Waterloo Creston have raised rates.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
James R. Hanna
Robert O. Brennan
Hanna
Brennan
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Creston
Purely Feminine Fitting Up Nursery Furniture
A Chicago Inter Ocean inspired column argues for child centered nurseries with simple substantial furniture and sanitary rugs. It urges low sturdy tables matching chairs and washable hand woven or Wilton rugs, and plain washable curtains to create a healthy, pleasant environment for children in their own world.
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Scotland
Chicago
Inter Ocean
High Efficiency In Public Expenditures Under Knox Guiding State
The article praises Secretary of State Knox for using a $100,000 1909 appropriation to secure more than $200,000,000 in concessions and major projects. It notes new offices and experts across divisions, with key successes including Argentine naval equipment, Chinese railway finance, currency reform loans, and a large Asia Minor railway concession. Only 64 percent of the first year’s funds were spent, with remaining balance returning to the treasury.
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House
State Department
Knox
Congress
Department
Bureau of Trade Relations
China
Asia Minor
Constantinople
Movement hard to start reforming federal expenses
The piece argues that reducing federal expenses requires reorganizing government operations and faces widespread waste. It suggests individual congressmen see leaks and mismanagement everywhere in Washington, deterring bold cuts and leaving cost control as a daunting, discouraged task.
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Ufe
Congress
Washington
Httle
House
Senate
Tie
Des Moines Court House Robbery Case Ends With Hung Jury
The James O Callaghan trial in Des Moines ended without a verdict after a long deliberation. Jurors were split six to six on breaking and entering connected to a planned Polk County courthouse vault robbery and conspiracy involving Tom Hatch Peter Juhl and Al Rhoades.
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O'Callaghan
Des Moines
James O’callaghan
Bradshaw
Polk County Court House
Drys Win Saloon Fight in Marshalltown Vote
The saloon consent petition fell 129 names short, and the drys secured victory in Marshalltown after a two week campaign, according to the board of supervisors announced yesterday.
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Marshalltown
Board of Supervisors
Humeston Church Dedicated on June 25 in Humeston
The new Christian church in Humeston, built over the past year at a cost of 9000 dollars, will be dedicated Sunday June 25 with suitable exercises. Rev I N Mc Cash of Cincinnati Ohio will deliver the sermon.
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Humeston
New Christian Church
I. N. McCash
Cincinnati
Ohio
Thousand-Dollar Pearl Found by Mississippi River Worker
Bellevue reports Benjamin Williams, a climmer, while dredging the Mississippi river unearthed a dam containing a pearl valued at $1000. The pearl weighs 31% grains and the finder received the prize news.
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Bellevue
Benjamin Williams
Mississippi River
Saloon Licenses Increase in Creston City Council Action
Creston city council voted to raise saloon licenses from 1500 to 2100 dollars annually. The new ordinance takes effect July 1 and affects license holders citywide.
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Creston
Altoona Youth Killed by Train at Missouri Valley Yards
Logan reports 25 year old J. Bisting of Altoona was run over and killed in the railroad yards at Missouri Valley last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Logan
J. Bisting
Missouri Valley
Democrats In Congress Face Textile Schedule K Verdict
The passage critiques lawmakers for mixing wool and politics in schedule K, predicting a poor quality article that will not wear well over time and suggesting insufficient awareness of the issue among Congress.
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Congress
Contract Let for Y W C A Cedar Rapids Project
A contract has been let for the new Y W C A building in Cedar Rapids with a cost of about $60,000. The June 10 action identifies the project scope and budget, awaiting further development and construction progress.
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Cedar Rapids
Grimes Farmer Fred Kohls Dies in Runaway
Grimes June 10 Fred Kohls a prosperous retired farmer and old settler is dead after a runaway. He was about 66 years old and well respected by all who knew him.
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Grimes
Fred Kohls
Kohls
Wilson denies seeking nomination in public tour
A report notes Woodrow Wilson states he is not going about the country seeking the presidential nomination. The item suggests this may be circumstantial evidence of consultation with Mr. Bryan, who has experience in seeking nominations.
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Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Hotel Men to Spirit Lake Convention Dates
Spirit Lake June 10 The Iowa State Hotel Men's association will hold its annual convention here July 10 11 and 12 It is expected there will be about two hundred hotel men in attendance.
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Spirit Lake
Iowa State Hotel Men's Association
Eldridge Blacksmith Henry Schwed Hangs Self
Henry Schwed aged 63 a blacksmith in Eldridge hanged himself in his shop this morning after weeks of poor health. His wife found the body when she went to wake him for breakfast.
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Eldridge
Henry Schwed
Remensnyder Elected President of Lutheran Synod
Washington June 10 Rev Dr J B Remensnyder of New York was elected on the first ballot president of the general synod of the Lutheran church.
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Lutheran Synod
Washington, D. C
J. B. Remensnyder
New York
General Synod of the
Lutheran Church
Eyes on the Democrats as Taft extra session tests party
The piece notes a large Republican abstention in the last election allowing a Democratic House and gains in several state legislatures and Senate seats. It argues the Taft extra session reveals the present day Democratic program and potential policies if unified control returns.
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House of Representatives
Taft
Alarm Among Businessmen Over Democratic Legislation
The business men of the country are alarmed and expect hard times from free or increased imports. They foresee mill closures and hundreds of thousands idle, losing savings, cutting spending, and forgoing luxuries and many necessities of life.
Could They Carry Even Texas
Washington correspondent cites a Texan claim that Democrats would not carry any state west of the Mississippi in 1912 except Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas, with stockmen alarmed by potential discrimination against cattle and meat industries.
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Texas
Washington
Mississippi River
Oklahoma
Arkansas
San Antonio
Tex
Wages of Farm Labor Rise to New Highs in 1910
American farm laborers earned an average $27.50 per month in 1910, a peak in 45 years. With board the average was $19.21. Nevada led with $54 monthly, Montana and Washington at $50, while South Carolina paid $16.60. New England averages were $33.19, Massachusetts $37.20, with board at $21.65.
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Department of Agriculture
Nevada
Montana
Washington
South Carolina
New England
North Atlantic
Massachusetts
Board
Optimism Cited as Reward in Tariff Debate
The Philadelphia Record labels optimism as a reward and criticizes Democratic congressmen for handling the tariff issue, warning against wasting sympathy on their approach.
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Philadelphia Record
Design Worth Copying Smart Nut-Brown Berge Costume
A vintage fashion note describes a smart nut-brown berge costume with a trim shirt, military braid at the hem, matching hat band, and quill trim. Materials listed include five yards of 46 inch sorga, four yards narrow braid, two and a half yards wide braid, four buttons, and five yards satin forming cont.
Fashion description of trimmed coat with braided cuffs
A historical garment description details a trimmed coat with shoulder drape and waist belt. It notes edges basque and wider braid on cuffs and collar with revers faced in material and fastenings formed below these.
The Power of a Mother’s Good Manners
The author argues mothers need not lament lacking education or clothes since good manners provide a lasting advantage. Politeness opens doors, earns respect, and aids social and business success, often outweighing material or educational gifts for sons and daughters.
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Hfe
Hatpins for Modest, Refined Hats Hit the Market
Plain black or white hatpins cost one cent each while newer designs in curved ivory feature plaque and diamond tops. Floral motifs and Chinese good luck characters appear in two tones with rings and dark rims, suitable for white hats. Home crafted bead tops offer round square or diamond shapes to match various caps and outfits.
Cleaning delicate waists with gasoline method
A historical cleaning tip suggests filling a two quart fruit can with gasoline, placing the waist inside, sealing the can overnight, then shaking to loosen dirt in the morning. If very soiled, rinse with fresh gasoline, hang to dry, then shake and press with a warm iron to finish.
The Feminine Wina on Dress Trends and Trouser Skirts
The piece notes a revival of ultra feminine house gowns by women amid debate over trouser skirts. It suggests a possible prearranged shift in leadership toward feminine fashion and observes that the jupe culotte has fallen from interest.
Violet Powder Nursery Powder Recipe
A historical recipe describes crushing three ounces of laundry starch and one ounce of arms root, sifting through cheese cloth, then adding perfumes of cloves bergamot and lemon oil. The mixture is sifted repeatedly to distribute scent and intended for use as a nursery powder.
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Thorne
Kenyon
Cummins
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. A. Mosely
Trowa
E. C
Wallace
T.W
State Agricultural College
State Educational Board
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Muscatine
Mason City
van Duyn
Button
Hawkeye
Henry Morton
Knoxville
Harry Newell
Newton
Toronto
Sovereign Fire Insurance Company of
Canada
Towa
State Board of Mine Inspectors
Mine Inspectors Department
Sweeney
Pitts
George A. Smith
Clinton
George EB. Decker
Davenport
State Board of Health
Carroll
Iowa State University Medical College
McKinley
Brooks
Third Army
Dr. Smith
Havana
Cuba
Smith
United States
Billings
Locomotive Conductors’ Organization
Legislative
Baldwin
Burlington Railroad
Judge Stevens
Clarkson
Hayward
Iowa Sand and Gravel Company
Oskaloosa
Capital Stock
George H. Carson
Harry F. Carson
Viking Pump Company
W. L. Hearst
Jens Nielson
J. G. Wytte
W. N. Hostrop
William Laurence
Ottumwa Queensware Company
Ottumwa
Capital
G. D. Pocock
J. Wilbur Johnson
Flagstad Farmers’ Grain Company
Flugstad
Capita
Allen J. Rhoades
Hugh Navin
Charles L. Boynton
H. E. Gooter
A. G. Jones
John G. Heffner
G. H. Huff
Farley Creamery Company
Board of Control
R. E. Stewart
Nebraska School For the Deaf
Iowa Board of Control
Mr. Stewart
Federation of Labor
A. L Urick
Iowa Federation of Labor
L. A. James
Sioux City
W. H Clifford
J. M. Leonard
Lamoni Coliseum Company
Lamoni
W. A. Hopkins
G. W. Blair
W. J. Mather
Daniel Anderson
W. A. Grennwalt
C. F. Smith
Modern Woodmen Commercial Club
Bryant
August Wessel
Jay G. Sullivan
Dan McGraw
Harry H
United
A. M. Deyoe
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Cowles-Ritter
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