Iowa City Air Route Change Rumor Sparks Cedar Rapids Interest
Government agent E M Haight visited Cedar Rapids to evaluate an air mail route shift from Iowa City. Cedar Rapids officials deny seeking concessions but seek prestige from aviation ties. The airport and night light signals on the route are for emergency use only, while commercial air routes may bring widespread town landings in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jarnagud
E. M. Haight
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
C. D. Manson
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa
Salvation Army Conducts Prison Sunday Services Statewide
Salvation Army representatives led revival services at Fort Madison Anamosa Rockwell City Mitchellville and eighteen county hostiles on Prison Sunday March 11. Major Penfold Iowa commander said the army advocates parole for many inmates and maintains ongoing services inside prisons with weekly meetings in corps cities and special evangelistic efforts during Prison Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Fort Madison
Anamosa
Rockwell City
Mitchellville
Major Penfold
Iowa
Army
Salvation Army Corps
Penfold
Small Salaries Plague Ministers in Des Moines Conference
Rev. E M Evans executive secretary of Pensions and Relief of the Des Moines conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church reports that the conference includes fifty four retired ministers and eighty one widows of deceased ministers. The average yearly pay for the retirees is under eight hundred dollars for twenty to fifty years of service. In active ministry eighty preachers earn 34 dollars or less per week and thirty earn 23 dollars or less per week. The conference also shows fifty three fewer ordained ministers than churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Evans
Pensions and Relief of
Des Moines
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Highway Commission May Straighten Roads
The Iowa supreme court unanimously upheld state highway commission authority to relocate primary roads and condemn right of way under the highway control act. The Boone county case involving W D Jenkins aimed to block shortening the Lincoln highway between Boone and Ogden. the court ruled primary roads run limit to limit, with control in the state commission, not county supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Supreme Court
State Highway Commission
Clock
Boone County
W. D. Jenkins
Lincoln Highway
Boone
Ogden
William D. Evans
Supreme Court
County Boards of Supervisors
Livery Stable at Knoxville Passes in Marion County
With the death of J. M. Amos the last livery stable equipment in Marion county and perhaps in all Town passes out of existence. Auction drew over 1,000 spectators as relics sold from ten cents to one dollar each. Twelve relics sold along with twenty three horses averaging forty two dollars and twenty cents. Landaus bid in at seven to fifteen dollars each. one survey brought forty dollars. The old city fire truck sold for twelve dollars. Five Wagons averaged sixty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Amos
Marion County
Knoxville
Old City
Amos
Prose Grain Introduced by Gardner Nursery in Osage
The Gardner nursery at Osage Mitchell county has grown a new grain called prose for twelve years as a crop cover to prepare ground for strawberries and nursery products. Prose has similar analysis to wheat and is used in Russia for bread making. A single plant produced 21 heads averaging about 500 seeds per head, totaling roughly 10 500 seeds from one seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Osage
Mitchell County
Russia
Prose
Paderewski Concert Draws Four Thousand In Des Moines
A Des Moines audience of about 4,000 attended a Paderewski recital in which the renowned Polish pianist performed to a large crowd. The article notes the significant turnout and the high regard for the artist.
Pianist’s 80 Cents of Gates Revenue Sparks Tour Details
Des Moines audience earned him a share just over $5,000 from a 2 hour 40 minute concert. The performer travels in a private car with a personal chef, valet, manager, tuner and porter, and uses a piano in the car for practice. His 68 year old wife accompanies him. Prof. George Frederick Ogden sponsored the visit. Surrounding towns within 100 miles sent large delegations. He favors the American spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
America
George Frederick Ogden
Wealthy recluse’s Iowa will leaves quarter of estate to church
Karl W. Bell of Rock Rapids says William H. McDougald died in a Kanawha boarding house leaving about 300000 dollars and 1410 acres free of encumbrance plus nearly 70000 in personal property. One fourth of the estate goes to the Northwest Iowa Methodist conference annuity fund. The conference’s share has been liquidated with 52500 dollars received by O P Miller treasurer, and 30000 of that sum invested within three days leaving the rest to be invested soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl W. Bell
Rock Rapids
Lyon County
Wm. H. McDougald
Kanawha
Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference
O. P. Miller
Miller
Bridge project eyed between McGregor and Prairie du Chien
McGregor reports a new Mississippi River bridge to connect with Prairie du Chien seems assured after a congressional franchise. Engineers prepare soil tests on shore and river bottom while St Louis and Des Moines bonding companies await the franchise to begin construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Mississippi River
Prairie du Chien
Congress
St. Louis
Des Moines
Ellsworth College Becomes Iowa Falls Junior College
At Iowa Falls voters approved transforming Ellsworth College into a junior college under city public schools. The institution founded in 1890 grew from academy to college, owned 1,200 acres and six buildings valued at 300000 dollars, and was interdenominational. The move followed efforts to transfer control to Lutheran and other denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Falls
Ellsworth College
Ames Extension Urges Garden Land Reconfiguration
The extension department at Ames urges farmers to abandon a small square garden plot and replace it with a long rectangular tract. The longer strip is easier to plow in spring and cultivate through the season, reducing hoeing for weed control and easing chores for housewives with a horse drawn cultivator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Department
Ames
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson Campaign in Des Moines
Mrs Aimee Semple McPherson the Los Angeles evangelist conducts a two week campaign in Des Moines. The large Coliseum is booked and a fine Hotel Savery suite is occupied as meetings cost several thousand dollars. Collections from attendees are expected to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles
Des Moines
Hotel Savery
Coliseum
Cooperative banks bill passes in 42nd Iowa General Assembly
The 42nd Iowa General Assembly approved a bill by Senator Charles J. Fulton to establish cooperative banks in Iowa. Only one such bank exists now in What Cheer Keokuk County. Senator Brookhart supports the system after studying European finance. The Farmers Union backs the plan and Milo Reno leads statewide lectures endorsing the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
42Nd
General Assembly
Charles J. Fulton
Fairfield
Towa
Keokuk County
Brookhart
Europe
Farmers Union
Milo Reno
Syseum
Petoskey potato chosen as Iowa’s coming late variety
Prof C L Fitch of Ames extension reports experiments support Petoskey as the upcoming late potato variety for Iowa. It belongs to Rural New Yorker stock, yields well, and is high quality though seed is scarce now. A Kossuth County farmer started with it last year and others plan planting this spring for future seed supply. The Petoskey is late but excellent for late winter and spring use. Good Friday, April 6, marks the official first early potato planting date in home gardens. Major George W Landers of Clarinda, famed bandmaster in the 52nd Iowa, author of law enabling local band tax votes, has been invited to speak before the con-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Fitch
Ames
Petoskey
Iowa
Fitch
Kossuth
George W. Landers
Clarinda
Towa
Army band bill to be defended before Congress
A letter from Bandmaster M A Quinto U S A invites Walter Damrosch John Philip Sousa and Major Landers to attend and defend the band bill. The proposed law aims to improve the army and military bands and must pass Congress to become effective within a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gress
United States
M. A. Quinto
Walter Damrosch
John Philip Sousa
Major Landers
Congress
Popcorn Growers Plan Acreage Cut to Boost Prices
Sac and Ida counties popcorn centers organize to reduce next season plantings aiming for better prices. Last season contracts ran about $1.50 per hundred pounds, now $1.25 but markets weak. Des Moines grocers sell popcorn at ten to fifteen cents per pound, prompting grower action to share profits and lift future prices for rice corn and hulless varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac and
Ida Counties
Des Moines
Ex-County Treasurer Takes State Reform School Job
Ex-County Treasurer G. W. Walker has joined the state reform school staff. Auto licenses registered to Wednesday night total 4421, with last year’s registrations at 6041. Community notes report illnesses, travel, and a low turnout at the school election. Lamb and Downing reelected to three-year terms with Miller as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Walker
State Reformatory
F. E. Carrier
Plorence Noyes Curtis
Chicago
John Lull
Alexandria Hotel
Dutton
Mary
Hubbell
Early Signs of Spring Bring Cheer Across Town
Weather hints at spring with robins singing and outdoor scenes. Boys play marbles around the circle, and farmers rejoice at an early start to tilling the soil.
The Physician
The doctor is praised as an unsung hero devoted to healing all people regardless of class or status. He gives his best attention to suffering individuals, upholding a high standard of service in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Probate Notice in Jones County Iowa
Notice of probate for Bernhard H. Tobiason filed March 5 1928 in Jones County Iowa. The court sets April 3 1928 at 10:00 a.m. for final proof and probate at the March term. Interested parties may appear and contest admission to probate. Coxsee Coxsee attorneys for the estate.
Executrix Appointed in W. L. Spiegel Estate
Public notice from Jones County Iowa states Carrie May Hutton is the executrix of the W. L. Spiegel estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa March 19, 1928. J. J. Locher represents the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Iowa
W. L. Spiegel
Anamosa
Towa
A. D
Carrie May Hutton
J. J. Locher
Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Estates
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed. A final hearing is set for April 2 1928 at 8 o clock ante meridiem before the district court at Anamosa Iowa. Interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved. The administratrix Margaret Behrends estate of Ben Behrends deceased is listed. clerk Wilma M Ruhl deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jones County
Bernhard H. Tobiason
Said County
District Court
Margaret Behrends
Ben B. Behrends
Anamosa
Iowa
March
Made in Iowa Week Set by Gov Hammill
South Dakota Democrats endorse Cor Al Smith of New York for president and Gov Dan Moody of Texas for vice president. Made in Iowa Week proclaimed March 26 to promote Iowa made products and support local employment with a campaign from March 25 to April 2 involving chambers of commerce and civic clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
South Dakota
Cor al Smith
New York
Dan Moody
Texas
Iowa
John Hammill
Monticello Council Awards Pavement Contract to Haegg Co
The Monticello Iowa city council held an adjourned session March 8 1928 to open bids for pavement curb and gutter work. Haegg Construction Company Cedar Rapids Iowa submitted the best bid totaling 31223 36 dollars and the contract and bond were approved and awarded pending final documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
B. E
W. L. Hanssen
Ray Hayes
C. E. Bates
G. P. Rockstad
W. H. Wilkinson
Hanssen
Bates
Buscher Construction Co
Burlington
Uhrrich Construction Co
Dubuque
Korneman Bros
Muscatine
M. L. Flinn Paving Co
Sioux City
Valley Construction Co
Rock Island
Ill
Haegg Construction Co
Cedar Rapids
Dearborn Construction Co
Waterloo
Monticello Express
The
Monticello Times
Haegg Construction Company
Monticello Council Approves $31 223 36 Contract and Bond
Council approves contract with Haegge Construction of Cedar Rapids for 31,223 36 and the corresponding surety bond. Bond issued by Southern Surety Company meets state requirements. Council adjourns to March 12, 1928 after roll call approval and signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haegg Construction Company
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Hanssen
Bates
Yeas
Hayes
Rockstad
Nays
Wilkinson
Monticello
Haegge Construction Company
Iowa
Southern Surety Company
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Iowa News
Highway Commission
Paderewski
Methodist Church
Washington
Anamosa Eureka
G. P. Tyrrell
Washington Avenue
Mr. Tyrrell
A. G. Hejinian
St. Petersburg
Fla
St. Cloud
Detroit
John
Lucca
W. L. Lamb
D. A. Downing
L. A. Miller
Lamb
Downing
B. G. Rees
Jones Co
Coxsee & Coxsee
Wilma M. Ruhl
Council Proceedings
Ray Echternacht
Ates
Haege Construction
B. E. First
J. B. Zimmerman
Yens
Stuhlers
Schodde
Eclipse Lumber Co
Curtis
Ist Red Top Post
Ist
Booth
Harry S, Rodman
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