Iowa News Items of Interest Abounds in 1924 Local Gleanings
A survey of Iowa notes reports the film option for The Romance of Realities by Mrs. W. S. Hayward of Decorah, civic and religious leadership changes, road and postal upgrades, farm and crop data, and local events across communities from Guthrie Center to Atlantic. Notable items include civic roles, road petitions, crop forecasts, a desert of farm bureau efforts, and health education progress in Iowa schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Hayward
Decorah
A. Anderson
Hagle Grove
Northern Baptist Association
John ©. Livington
Lewis
Omaha
United States
Department of Agriculture
Page County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Pauline Thomas Hill
Guthrie Center
Sahara
Sahara Oriental Musical Company of
New York
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Federal
Federal and State Crop Reporting Service
Iowa
Tama County Farm Bureau
Commercial Club
Business Men of
Toledo
Merchants of
Ida B. Wise Smith
Des Moines
Iowa Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Cedar Rapids
Vincent R. Williams
Allerton
Carrie L. N. Ballinger
Council Bluffs
Abbie L. Anderson
Lucile W. Shadle
L. P. Preuss
Iowa ‘Tuberculosis Association
Atlantic
J. Dickerson
Gosselink's Letters Describe Summer in Near East
Excerpts from June letters recount a desert visit to Zobier with Be douins and teachers, praising the desert’s calm and Godward appeal. The narrative moves to travel from Baghdad to Hit and Palmyra, describing British roads, ancient ruins, and a view toward Beirut from Sug el Gharb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
Hit
Euphrates
Noah
Palmyra
Zenobia
Jupiter
Egypt
Damascus
Beirut
Sug-el-Gharb
TownFarm prices push higher. Iowa stores report increased buying
Business ahead in Iowa centers as Town farm product prices rise. Consumers in towns and cities statewide show stronger purchasing activity, signaling an upbeat fall market across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
The Rosary at Princess Theater Des Moines Next Week
Edward Rose presents The Rosary at the Princess Theater Des Moines for a full week starting with Sunday matinee. The play features the Gardinier Players delivering a dramatic tale of wealth, menace, a missing truth, and a priest seeker whose faith unveils the culprit and restores happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Rose
Princess Theater
Des Moines
Gardinier
Bruce Wilton
Vera
Father Kelly
Bruce
Wilton
Origin of prepaid postage in early postal system
A tale explains that before stamps the recipient paid postage. An ardent lover sent letters to a chosen lady who refused to pay. The postman proposed that senders cover postage to save trouble, and the idea was adopted.
Rock Island Train Schedule Eastbound Westbound
Wabash Time Table Howell Iowa lists passenger numbers 472 474 475 473 and freight numbers 832 831 with times 8:39 p m to 10:10 a m eastbound and 4:08 p m to 11:59 a m westbound Freight for shipment on locals must arrive at the station by 5:00 p m the evening before Both locals carry passengers and emphasize timetable details for Howell Iowa.
Valley Junction visitors with De Wit family in Pel la
Walter De Wit and his young son Lu gene visited Sunday in Pel la at the home of his mother Mrs. N De Wit and with other relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter de Wit
Little Son
Lugene
Valley Junction
Pella
Misses Augustine Visit Sister in Pleasantville
Misses Alice and Dora Augustine of Pleasantville visited from Friday through Sunday at the home of their sister Mrs. N. Van Maren and her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Dora Augustine
Pleasantville
N. van Maren
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa News
Alex Witshugh
Washington, D.C
Braddyville
Lynamlie
American Legion
Allison
Charles T. Ridewell
Guthrie County
Gedlares
Cadar Pass
Waterloo
Grundy Canter
State Railroad Commisxion
Rainbow Lines, Inc
Jack” Cunningham
Manchester
Candle Stick
Hempton
Franklin County
Bay Yard
H. Boyer
Lamont
Knoxville
Great Council of Iowa
Lapround Order of Redmen
A. N. Johnson
Eddyville
Great Sacrem
C. C. Magerman
Muscatine
Sagamore
EF. Rodgers
C. Kolb
Davenport
J. W. Dettner
Clinton
Iver Soiset
Sioux City
Robert W. Crowe
LaCrange
Great Council of the United States
Southeastern Iowa American Legion
Iowa City
Iowa University- Butler
Clear Lake
State Board of Conservation
Rogers
Raccoon
United States of America
Abraham Lincoln
B. L. Robinson & Son
Reinbeck
Robert Hunter
Royal Select Masters
Spencer
A. H. Holt
Mr. Randell
Ralph B. Slippy
A. N. Alberson
Washington
Grand Sentinel
Middle Western
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Charles Shuster
Hiberon
Tama County
Shuster
William White
Will Conrad
Melbourne
George Gosselink
Zobier
Mr. Moordyle
Miallim Jabbar
Bossah
God
Bosrah
City Electric
Mission Compound
Lebanon
Syria
Mediterranean
Palestine
Princess
Rock Island Train Service
Wabash
Howell
Beman Auto Co
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Pete van Zante
Poland
China
Monroe
Garrick Theatre
Des Moines, Iowa
Joe Levit
Rose Hill
Great White Way
Warren White
J. T. Anten
Warren S. White
Margaret White
Guardian
I. M .Reed
C. L. Zin
Republican
Frank T. Metcalf
Marion County
National Bank
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