Jasper county fair to open Sept 17 20 at Newton Iowa
The fortieth annual Jasper County Agricultural Society fair will run September 17 to 20 at the Newton fair grounds. Stands fill with fine stock and exhibits across livestock, horses, sheep, poultry, grains, vegetables, and arts. Special attractions include races, base ball, and a half mile track. Officers urge early exhibit entries to avoid crowding.
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Newton
Iowa
Jasper County
Jersey
Mississippi River
Nebraska
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F. J. Maytag
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Old Sttlers Meet at Prairie City Reunion
The Prairie City Old Settlers Association held its second annual reunion in Prairie City's public park. About a thousand people attended to hear Judge Winslow of Newton and Rev. J. A. Tool of Monroe. The group organized three years ago and elected George Ryan as president and Dr. N. Gill as secretary.
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Prairie City
Judge Winslow
Newton
Iowa
J. A. Tool
Monroe
Prairie City Old Settlers Association
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Public Schools Open Fall Term September 10
The Newton public schools open September 10 with renewed hopes to match or exceed last year’s success. The system, praised for efficiency, is guided by a businesslike board and Superintendent Beard who organized a strong staff including Misses Kingard Beard, Hattie Empersen, Thompson, Mary Harrah, Ada Baugh, Belle Smith, Mary Miller, Bertha McCalmont, Bertha Fehleisen, Carrie Jackson, Rosa Taylor, Myrtie Guthrie, Libbie Dean, Carrie Harvey, and others across eight grades plus high school. Enrollment last year reached 760, with plans for a larger turnout. the school supports a broad program and dedicated teachers across all levels.
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