Ames College Plans New Agricultural Education Course
The state board authorizes a new agricul tural education course at Ames Town State College to train teachers for agricultural and domestic science work in secondary schools. Demand for trained teachers exceeds supply as schools offer rising salaries, with Prof. A. V. Storm chosen to lead the department after years in public school and college extension work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board, of Education
Town State College
Iowa
Division of Agriculture
Ames
A. V. Storm
Two Moonlight Excursions Planned by Muscatine Militia
At a meeting of Company C of the Fiftieth Regiment last evening at the local armory a plan was approved to hold two Moonlight trips on the Streckfus steamer W. W. The Muscatine military body will arrange a contract with Streckfus to use the boat on an evening in late July, with departures at 7 30 and 9 30 from the levee, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiftty
Streckfus Company
Muscatine
W. W
Hold Boys Day at Conesville Grace Church
A boys only program is planned for next Sunday at Grace Reformed Church Conesville Iowa. Sunday school teachers organized the event with Rev R T Richards leading prayers and several boys performing solo recitations songs and readings. A collection and short talks to boys are included with committees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed
Conesville
A. F. Abbott
Harold Schomberg
Rev. A
Kresge
Ira Owen
Boya’ Choir
Lyle Builia
Wayne Hawkins
Joesus
Ceel Foster
Willia Porter
Gildreo Gunderson
Xorclae
George Foor
Reuben Orr
John Coffin
Rufus Bullis
Archie Holgar
Doyn
Wealter Foor
Alvardo Mincher
Clayton Wolford
Gaylord
Coffin
Clarence Coffin
Gildrep
Wendalo Gunderson
Sam Etter
Leland Krider
Allen McCurdy
M. R. Justice
R. Marks
Rev. Richards
Ray
America
R. T. Richards
Samuel Grier
Fred Morten
Chas, Stickney
Paul Buser
LaSalle Babbitt
Art McCullough
Leonard Moyer
Jesse Pastor
University Cadets Given High Ranking
Iowa City's university cadets are ranked highest among U.S. schools by Capt. Harry M. Coates after inspecting 33 institutions. He notes the battalion would merit inclusion among the distinguished ones if a dormitory system were adopted to improve discipline. Two others are mentioned in a separate brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa University
United States
Harry M. Cootes
U. S. Cavalry
U. 1
Cootes
Coates
Iowa
Iwo
Elizabeth Amolon
Charles
Swamp Root Endorsed By Examining Physician
An examining physician for a leading life insurance company reports that many Americans suffer kidney trouble and remain unaware. He cites Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a highly successful herbal remedy with a strong cure record. The ad urges readers to try it and offers a free sample by writing Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York and noting the Muscatine Daily Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ins Ji
Panies
Dr. Kilmer, &Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Muscatine Daily Journal
Aielon Windham Injured After Dropping Tongue Incident
Aielon of Windham sustained injuries when a dropping tongue startled a team near the court causing the animals to dash down Harrison hill. The visitors were thrown from their vehicle onto brick pavement and hurt though not dangerously. They were later taken to their Windham home. Vireo Prives Away Undesirables. Fire used to remove tenants. Mrs Samuel Patterson, colored, on Maiden Lane set fire to a tent housing another colored woman and a man. They fled as fire burned the tent. no arrests. 850 Mile Drive: Charles A Wilkingon of Rocky Ford arrived in Iowa City after 30 days on the road, visiting his brother ex-Alderman J L Wilkinson. Woman Hurt May Sue: Mrs Mollie Donaldson may sue Iowa City after blood poisoning from bricks falling from a dismantled three story building at a loading corner. Clergymen for Sane Fourth: Iowa City clergymen plan a large Fourth of July picnic at the city park. Paving For 17 Blocks: Iowa City to spend about 60000 on bitulithic paving this season. council awarded bid to William Horrabin at 1.094 per sq ft, 13.5 cents higher than prior paving costs on Iowa Boulevard.
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Aielon
Windham
Harrison Hil
Samuel Patterson
Maiden Lane
Charles A Wilkingon
Rocky Ford
Col
Iowa City
J. L. Wilkinson
Mollie Donaldson
Towa
Invalid state fish law sparks test case in Iowa
A Des Moines justice ruled the state fish and game law unconstitutional and discharged a prisoner. George A. Lincoln, state warden, plans appeals to the district court and then the state supreme court. Prosecutions pause while the high court may pass on the law’s constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. F. Franklin
State House
Supreme Court
George
A. Lincoln
District ’Court
Supreme.court
Lincoln
Sipremia
Franklin
Supreme
Cosson
Muscatine Awards Bitulithic Paving Contract to Horribin
Muscatine City Council awarded the bitulithic paving project for the year to William Horribin of Iowa City after dissolving an injunction. Sub-district No 6 on Mulberry Avenue was excluded due to excessive sub-grading, leaving five sub-districts with Horribin as the lowest bidder across most. Total bids exceed 43000 dollars with Horribin leading in four districts and narrowly behind in one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine City
Counsil
Barker
Muscating
William’ Horribin
Iowa City
Tudge
House
Noran
Mulberry Avenue
William Horribin
Lucas Street
Warren, Brothers
Independent Const, Co
Cberth
William Horribin Rae Vee
Warren Bros
Wivam Horribin
Benevolent Aid Names Officers In Prosperous Year
The St Josephs Benevolent Aid society reelected all officers for the coming year, with finances reported as prosperous and membership at a historic high. John L. Knopp, treasurer, has served since 1974 in multiple roles. Officers named: President Lewis Sahwab, Vice President Jacob Hager, Secretary George W. Frey, Assistant Secretary Carl Walz, Treasurer John L. Knopp. Mrs A H Chapman and son Ray left East Tenth Street for Atousay to visit Mrs H Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph's Benevolent Aid Society
John L. Knopp
Lewis Sahwab
Jacob Hager
George W. Frey
Carl Walz
California Fig Syrup Co Elixir of Senna Ad 19th Century
An advertisement promotes a senna laxative by the California Fig Syrup Company claimed to relieve headaches colds indigestion and stomach issues with a gentle natural action. It emphasizes the product’s world reputation and states the company name is printed on each pad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Benellin
California Fig Syrup, Co
Leyda Returns From Head Camp Expects 200000 for Tuberculo sis Hospital
J A Leyda reports the Modern Woodmen head camp meeting in Buffalo was the most successful, with 788 delegates and pleasant weather. The tri annual convention authorized a $200000 expenditure to complete the tuberculosis hospital at Colorado Springs Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Leyda
Muscatine
Woodmen of America
Buffalo
Leyda
Colorado Springs
Col
Samuel Fairall Buccums Passes Away in Iowa
Samuel Fairall, a longtime attorney and son of the late State Senator Fairall, died in Town, Iowa on June 22. He practiced law in Guy and was known for his public service and municipal work. His passing is noted in local obituaries with references to his professional career and family.
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Collins Lumber Company
Bell
2D St
Tri-City Loan CO
Brady St
Davenport
Ramplea
Chickering
Gapier
Packard
Planod
Fourth Street
Theodore Wieter
L. A. McIntosh
Gorey Bros
Mulberry Ave
Ames College
Division OF Agricultural Education
W. W. Ias
Streckfus
Awill Beeld
Reformed ‘Churck
le Soldat
de Miracle.Chemical.Co
Park Ave
New York
William Horrabin
Iowa Boulevard
Justice OF the
PEACH
AID
ST. Joseph's’ Society
A. H. Chapman
East Tenth Street
Ataussa Yeaterday
H. Wright
Standard Oil
McQuesten & Sawyer Co
Keen Kutter
J. A. Leyda
Ne Hospital
Colorado
Te Rendera
Mall
Hall
Nature Fy
I. J, Cheney & Coo
Taleda
West Liberty
J. Epler
Neb
Wpter
Mra. Parmentar
Kansans
Mr. Epler
Helen Comfort
Epler
Helen
J. C. Miller
Page, N
John Kerr
North Mim Street
G. Erich
Howard Simpson
Brooklyn
Chautauqua
Florence ‘Fuller
Musecatine
Misa Bertha Fuler
Henry Eflers
Towa City
Sylvia
5. U. S. Hospital
Doretha Vetter
Pauline . Royal
Samuel Fairall Buccumds
Jate
G. H. Falfrall
Here
Town Farms
Bee Thin
F. S. Pentzer
Muscatine, Ja
Streckfus Steamboat Line
St. Louis
St. Paul
Mississippi River
Minn
Spania
W.G., Block Co
Axents
Muscatine, Iowa
J. L. Pentzer, Oph. D. the
Feyesigmae
Bank Bidg
Muscatine Vacuum Cleaning Co
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