End of Iowa Game Season Triggers Fines for Unsold Bird Stock
Des Moines Jan 7 state fish and game warden George A Lincoln says open season has ended and merchants have five days to sell on hand quails grouse and wild turkeys After January 5 fines of ten dollars per bird apply for any possession If enforcement proves difficult locals demand regular deputy wardens and Lincoln plans a February sportsmen meeting to discuss legislative measures.
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Des Moines
George A. Lincoln
Lincoln
Benceforth
Iowa City professor called to New York for housing study
Dr W R Patterson assistant professor of economics and statistics at the State University of Iowa has been summoned to New York city to confer with the tenement houses department under the Low administration. Robert W DeForest named administrative head in New York. Patterson will be away several weeks as the university arranges a temporary replacement.
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Iowa City
New York
W. R. Patterson
State University of Iowa
New York City
Low
Robert W. DeForest
DeForest
Seth Low
Jacob A. Riis
Edward Devine
Patterson
Foster Gives Another $10,000 for Ottumwa YMCA
Ottumwa news notes T. D. Foster of the John Morrell Co. donates $10,000 to the local YMCA for improvements including a new gymnasium. Foster, association president, has previously given $10,000 when the building was erected, aiding in making it among the finest in the state.
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Ottumwa
T. D. Foster
John Morrell Co., Ltd
Foster
Dog Rescues Farmer From Aggressive Bull in Iowa
Iowa City, January reports a farmer named Michael Featherstone saved from a bull by a loyal dog. The bull threw Featherstone near a barn. the dog sprang to guard him, preventing fatal injury until help arrived. Featherstone, an old soldier, sustained only bruises and a shaken frame on G. H. Ritts dairy setup.
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Iowa City
Michael Featherstone
Featherstone
G. H. Ritts
Cut Democrats Down in Assembly Committee Representation
Des Moines reports lieutenant governor Herriott aims to reduce Democratic seats on most committees to mirror Senate proportions with Eaton in the House likely to adopt the policy. In the Senate three Democrats may stay on Ways and Means and Judiciary, but Appropriations could drop from five out of sixteen to three. The move is urged as wise and justifiable.
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Assembly
Des Moines
Jan
Herriott
Senate
Eaton
House
Penn College Lab Explosion Causes Fire Damages
In Oskaloosa Iowa on January 7 Penn College suffered a laboratory fire after an explosion of chemicals in the second story west wing. Flames caused substantial damage before help arrived with losses under $1,000 and insured against fire and water.
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Oskaloosa
Penn College
Electric London Brighton Road Aims 90 MPH Schedule
Proposal for a new electric road from London to Brighton would run 47 miles in about 30 minutes at 90 miles per hour, promising a fast regular service. Details indicate high-speed travel plans and future infrastructure impact.
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London
Brighton
State surplus not so large in early January
Des Moines reports the general revenue fund stands at 767,673 with 125,000 to be drawn this week leaving 625,000. another 125,000 will be spent in February, shrinking the surplus toward the second month to about 500,000. Officials expect a rise to 1,000,000 by April tax collections and possible appropriation on that basis.
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Des Moines
Merriam
Gilbertson
State House
General Revenue
State Board of Control
Treasury
Not Needed in Camp Insists State Inspector General
Des Moines dispatch reports State Inspector General Colonel J A Olmsted condemns Y M C A women and settlers at National Guard camps. He calls for removing sutlers Y M C A and women from camps citing poor meals and nuisance factors and urges training to handle mail without the Y M C A. He says women should stay out of camp.
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Olmsted
Des Moines
J. A. Olmsted
National Guard
Rural Route Planned for West Branch Cedar County
Dispatches from Washington announce a 25 mile rural route for West Branch Cedar County serving 525 people with carrier Almus Mills. No operation start date is stated.
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Washington
West Branch
Cedar County
Almus Vv. Mills
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Consumers are urged to try Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and includes a 25 cent price with a refund guarantee if the remedy fails.
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E. W. Grove
Iowa Legislators View Business Before Them
Des Moines reports the Twenty Ninth Iowa general assembly will convene January 13 with a map to present for redistricting and several constitutional amendments. Proposals include extensive state appropriations and new laws on insurance meat inspection barbers divorce and crime penalties.
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Des Moines
Twenty-Ninth General Assembly of
Iowa
House
Senate
Vicksburg
State Normal School
State University
State Agricultural College
State Capitol
State Historical Hall
Prediction of wireless telegraphy across oceans at a cent a word
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Mary V. Brown
Creswell
Harford Co
Maryland
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Piesce
Buffalo
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