Simple road plan could modernize Iowa, says Larson
Louis T. Larson of Stanton Iowa argues for a European style road system where landowners maintain sections of road with shared taxes. Bridges would be funded by a small annual tax and counties would own them after twenty years. If sections are neglected, sheriffs can compel repairs or hire workers with costs charged to owners. If short, a one mill road tax or prisoner labor could fund bad bottom roads. He urges representatives to push legislation for better roads.
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Osly
Europe
Iowa
Ben
Louis T. Larson
Stanton
Central College Conservatory of Music Grows Amid Department Expansion
Central College reports steady growth across its departments with the Conservatory of Music expanding under Prof. R W Deane Shure. The harmony class is the largest in the school’s history and many stars in other musical branches boost prospects for the music department.
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Central College
Conservatory of Music
R. W Deane Shure
Shure
College Notes at Ames Preview Local Student Life
College Notes recounts Tommy Livingston of Ames studying electrical engineering, party nights at Cotton Hall, a Straw election with Bryan winning straw president, and campus events. It notes visitors, picture taking, Y M C A renovations, an Oratory program, a successful college tent at the Fair, and state funds for agriculture lectures with Central College planning demonstrations for home and farm improvement.
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Tommy Livingston
Ames
Department of Oratory
Wagner
Dudgeon
Lapham
Central College
Evangelist Dr Francis at Baptist Meetings Draws Wide Hearers
The Baptist meetings featured Dr Francis of New York delivering clear sermons on John and Romans themes. He illustrated Christ’s life reflecting God and challenged listeners on salvation and the unpardonable sin. Several yielded to invitation. return dates promised. Also mentions attendees at Electric Palace programs.
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Francis
New York
John
God the Father
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
Samaria
Jesus
Rom
Chronicle awards at Lake Prairie Fair drive and stock notes
Winners include Wm H Ver Ploeg for best Shetland pony driven by a boy under 15 and T D Tice for best plate of apples from Wall River stock. May, driving G W Ryke’s four year old bay mare, wins best single driver driven by a lady. Ryke’s team may fetch $500, but he refuses to sell. The Chronicle paid premiums totaling $10.50 across seven exhibits, with limited entries. Organizers urge greater future interest and plan for an even bigger next district fair.
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Wm. H. Ver Ploegh
Chronicle
T. D. Tice
Wall River
May
G. W. Ryke
Henry Ver Ploeg
Ryke
The
Lake Prairie
Coal Ridge Baptist Church Fire Destroys Sanctuary
The Coal Ridge Baptist church burned to the ground last Sunday morning after a janitor started a small blaze on the shingles. A ladder was unavailable and the nearest water supply was 80 rods away, allowing the church to burn before aid arrived. Insurance of 800 dollars will cover about half the loss.
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Coal Ridge
Pella Poultry Show Dec Practice Tips
The note urges poultry owners to prepare for the Nec Poultry Show by thoroughly examining birds and increasing handling. It cites a breeder with exceptionally tame Rhode Island Red White Leghorn stock, able to be picked up or called in the yard, illustrating the advantage of familiarity and gentle feeding to improve show prospects.
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Nec
R. C. W. Leghorns
Roorda’s Fortieth Wedding Anniversary Celebration
The Roordas celebrated their 40th anniversary at the old home near Harvey on Oct 7 and 8, extended due to the Pella Fair. Eight of ten children attended and gave a center table as a token. They plan to retire next spring to live in Pella’s J. Van der Wilt property in Northwest Pella, joining a long history of good citizenry.
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Cotton Hall
Jade
House
J. E. Roorda
Harvey
Pella
Business Men's Meeting at City Hall Next Monday
The Commercial Association will hold a meeting at City Hall commencing 7:30 PM. Topics include the Electric Light and Water works project, attracting a canning factory, inviting the State Baptist Association to meet next year, and other minor matters. Members are urged to attend.
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Commercial Association
State Baptist Association
Exhibit Highlights Blue Ribbon Buggies at Fair
A notable display on the fair grounds featured the Blue Ribbon line of buggies by Durant Dort Carriage Co of Flint. Iowa manager W A Oldfield praised A T Brom for securing the agency, noting Brom’s concern for customers and his full line of harnesses and wagons. Henry De Geest won a fine harness in the fair week drawing at Brom’s tent.
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A. T. Brom
Durant-Dort Carriage Co
Flint
Mich
Brom
Durant-Dort Carriage ,Co
W. A. ‘Oldfield
Iowa
Oldfield
Mr. Brom
Pella
Henry de Geest
Visitor from Yucatan in town this week
Dave E. Goff of Merida Yucatan visits locally to discuss business as manager of W. M. James Importing Company. He notes their main imports furniture and heavy hardware from the United States and bent wood furniture from Austria. They also export Chickle and Henriqueut for gum and sisal binding twine. Merida has 3000 residents with only 16 to 18 Americans, a situation eased by learning Spanish.
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Dave E. Goff
Merida
Yucatan
Goff
W. M. James Importing Company
United States
Austria
Mr. Goff
Lake Prairie District Fair premium awards delayed
The Lake Prairie District Fair premium list could not be printed this week due to the extensive effort required to compile names and finalize the report. Secretary Mr. Chas Porter notes the year’s fair statement looks very good and emphasizes careful work to ensure every premium winner receives their award, supporting growth through satisfied exhibitors and new participants.
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Chas
Porter
Lake Prairie District
Grim Reaper Harvest Claims Red Rock Infant
Fern Karr died at home in Red Rock on Saturday October 3 1908 after a brief diphtheria illness. Her sister Hazel age 4 battled a serious attack of the same malady while the family mourns in Knoxville Journal.
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Fern
C. W
Gertrude Karr
Red Rock
Hazel
Karr
Knoxville Journal
Mrs Caroline Schenck Dies After Sudden Illness
Caroline Schenck a longtime resident of Monroe died Sunday night after a stroke. She would have turned 84 next month. Survived by two daughters and two sons. Funeral held at her late residence Wednesday at 2 30 PM, per Monroe Mirror.
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Caroline Schenck
Ada Shaw
Harry Deming
Monroe Mirror
Show Your Ticket Now Before You Board
This excerpt urges all aboard to present their valid ticket at the moment of boarding. It warns against riding without one or delaying purchase, noting the conductor’s expectations and the consequences of failing to show proper fare. The message emphasizes punctual, orderly travel and adherence to transit rules.
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