Woodrow Co Advertises Central in Prospectus
The Woodrow Washing Machine Company will locate in Pella and publishes a four page prospectus for Central. It includes pictures of Jordan Hall Library Observatory Gymnasium auditorium and the Ladies Dormitory with a write up on Central’s moral and educational value. Students thank local businessmen for the large advertising effort expected to greatly boost Central’s profile from coast to coast.
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Central Ray
Woodrow Washing Machine Company
Pella
Central
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Woodrow Company
Jordan Hall
Pacific
Atlantic
Canadian
Gulf
Gratitude and Opportunity Expression Note
A brief message notes that opportunity affords help and that giving back expresses gratitude and appreciation in return, highlighting the mutual support between individuals and communities.
Central Defeats Iowa Wesleyan In Rough Conference Play
Central College upset Iowa Wesleyan 49 to 26 as Hoogeveen led with seventeen points and Neifert added twelve. Beyers and Heatherington supplied key support while Rowland anchored defense. Baker starred for Wesleyan in a high tempo, physical game on the home floor.
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Central College
Central
Hoogeveen
Neifert
Beyers
Heatherington
Wesleyan
Rowland
Baker
Ja Wesleyan
F. Sandburg
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D. Neifertf
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Hoogeven
Berry
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Hethe’tong
Tandy
Hot School Lunch Boosts Pupil Grades in Adams County
A rural Adams County school reports improved report cards after starting hot lunches. A mother notes her daughter brings home better grades and is less hungry after school. Iowa State College extension specialists assist with lunch programs and information. Nearby, J F Deems farm west of Burlington operates with power equipment and no horses or mules, using tractors, motor trucks, and electricity for all farm tasks.
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Adams County
Iowa State College
Burlington
J. F. Deems
Interurban Rail Plans and Wartime Food Service Highlight Iowa
J F Deems led the Iowa food commission during World War I and later ran for governor. Interurban railway surveys emerged from Eldora to Waterloo and Tama City to Oskaloosa, with several townships voting taxes to aid lines that never materialized. The Waverly Cedar Falls to Cedar Rapids route expanded by bus services while freight kept lines alive. Rockwell City line dropped passenger service but kept freight. Muscatine Davenport Clinton and Centerville Albia connected by service.
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J. F. Deems
Iowa Food Commission
Eldora
Waterloo
Grundy Center
Cedar Falls
Tama City
Oskaloosa
Malcom
Montezuma
Barnes City
Waverly
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Des Moines
Colfax
Perry
Ames
Boone
Fort Dodge
Rockwell City
Webster City
Muscatine
Davenport
Clinton
Centerville
Albia
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Woodrow Washing Machine CO
H. B. Allfree, (Inc
Jasper County
First National Co
First National Bank Bldg
Newton, Iowa
Iowa Wesleyan
G. W
Taylor
Fairmount
Reasnor
Monroe
Green
CA Finer Dodge Brothers Motor Car
Dodge Brothers
Boulevards
F. O. B. Factory
A. B. van Houweling Auto Co
Chicago
Morrison
M. Vander Linden
J. B. Giants
C.C. C. Hatchery
S. Eck Leghorn
Oppenheimer-Alsop CO
Iowa
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