Iowa Coal Mines Report Highlights Vast Output
A Iowa coal report by LW H Stamm shows roughly 7.46 million tons mined in the year with over 16 000 workers employed and a state industry valued at about 25 million dollars. Freight rates favor Illinois mines, shifting territory previously served by Iowa, while accidents drop and wages adjust amid broader mining growth and policy notes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
LW. H. Stamm
Stanin
Thita
Hlinois
Hino
Colorado
Wyoming
Fiat Miro
Noryilistindias
Thara- Dort
West Agri
Saloons Close in Iowa Seen Benefiting State Revenue
Supreme court official Cannell Bluffe J W Garrett declares saloon closures beginning January first will boost Des Moines and Polk county reforms. He cites Iowa revenue losses of millions and cites hospital and jail costs tied to alcohol, arguing statewide closures cut crime and delinquency.
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Supreme Court
Iowa
Cannell Bluffe
J. W. Garrett
Clark
The
Laws Supreme Court
Council Blaffa
Des Moles
Mr. Garrett
Graney County
Polk County
Kansas
Internal Revenue Department
Nquorin
Linter
Des Moines
Downs
Knoxville
Towa
Inglomiate Hospital
Bank Cashier Disappears at Farnell Savings Bank
Charles Moore, cashier of the Farnell Savings bank, has vanished and authorities report no trace of his whereabouts. Bank officials are reluctant to discuss the disappearance. Moore is married and a father of seven. his family remains at home.
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Parnell
Charles Moore
Farnell Savings Bank
Moore
Stil Tere
Prominent Physician Dead in Lansing
Dr. John W Davis longtime Lansing resident died at his home after a long life of service including Civil War surgery. His uncle John W Davis served as speaker of the house in the 1860s.
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Lansing
John W Davis
Davis
Ufe
Washington
John W. Davis
Dedicate New Church in Mount Ayn The Four Tier Protestant Body
The new four tier Protestant church in Mount Ayn is officially dedicated here. Dismissing services for the day, the congregation joined in the dedication event. The church was erected at a cost of at least $19,500.
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Mount Ayn
Circh Lax
Garage Fire Destroys New Gloyd & Hagan Building at Monroe
A garage owned by Gloyd and Hagan burned in Monroe causing about 20000 dollars in damage. Twenty two cars were destroyed, many new, with only 1000 dollars coverage. Fire officials reported the total loss and noted the insured amount.
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Monroe
Gloyd & Hagan
Saloons to Close Early in Sioux City Festive Plan
Sioux City residents debated a New Year Eve farewell carnival for saloon closures as saloon keepers opposed the event. Organizers planned no auction and aimed to close by 6 o clock. Most saloon owners reduced stocks gradually since repeal of the malt law.
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Sioux City
Two Colleges to Merge Across Denominational Lines
Des Moines Central College at Pella will merge with Des Moines college in a national union driven by Northern Baptist and American Baptist boards. The plan relocates Central College to Pella under Dutch Reformed control, while the endowment passes to the American Baptist Education Society. Des Moines College bought 42 acres in Chautauqua Park near its current site.
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Central College
Pella
Des Moines College
Te Ba
Des Moines
Des Moines—Central College
Middlewest Baptists
Board of Education
Northern Baptist Convention
New York City
Dea Malnes College
Dutch Reformed Church of America
American Baptist Education Society
Chautauqua Park
Keep off the track campaign warned by Rock Island
Rock Island issues red danger stamp on company letters to deter walking on railway tracks. The anti track walking crusade aims to reduce fatalities and educate the public about dangers. A larger stamp for envelopes and packages reads Keep off the lock. Keep your family off the deadly railway trac.
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Davenport
Rock Island
Rocksland
Farze
Trac
Raising Good Horses Through Proper Care and Feed
A writer urges careful management of mares and foals to raise strong horses. Rough handling, poor feed, and cramped quarters reduce foal survival, especially during April and May when farm work peaks. Ailing mares lead to weak milk and undersized foals with visible growth issues by year’s end.
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Cayls
Pension for Blind Opens in January in Des Moines
Des Moines Polk county will issue pensions to eligible blind residents the first week of January. Dr A Arnold named examiner by the board of supervisors. Criteria require five years state residency and one year county residency with income under 3200 annually. Maximum pension is 156 per year and applicants must not reside in a public institution. Polk County estimates about 100 blind persons may qualify.
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Des Moines
Polk County
A. Arnold
Board of Supervisors
43S
Meyer Found Guilty In Murder Trial Near Van Meter
Wintersei Fred Meyer, a Van Meter farmer, was convicted of second degree murder by a jury after 16 hours deliberation. He killed his wife at the Meyer farm near Van Meter on July 25. His mother, also indicted for the murder of the girl, likely faces February trial.
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Meyer
Wintersei
Fred Meyer
van Meter
Meyer Farm
Man Thought Dead Returns Home After Years Missing
Isaac Green returns to Knoxville after two and a half years away. Relatives believed him dead after a dune 1918 departure to Kansas harvest fields. His mother died during the absence. He says he was too busy to write. Kansas City found body misidentified as him.
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Knoxville
Isaac Green
Champion Corn Grower, Marshalltown
A 10 year-old boy claimed the $30 prize for the best acre of corn in Taylor township Cass county. Cleil Surtz, living on 2 farm-tyo, inles arth of this city, showed seventy bushels of fine fully cultivated corn. Wayne Robinson, county prize winner, raised 100
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Marshalltown
Taylor Township
Cass County
Cleil Surtz
Wayne Robinson
Orchard Grass For Grazing And Erosion Control
Orchard grass is a coarse bunching grass good for grazing in spring and fall. It tolerates rough treatment, enjoys shade, and suits woodland pastures but not light sandy soils. Seed at 29 to 60 pounds per acre for full stand, half that for pasture mixes, and plant in fall to prevent erosion.
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Wat Sands
Citizens' Water Franchise Victory in Madison Election
In Madison a special election granted the Citizens' company a long term water franchise by a 75 percent yes vote to 4132 against. The company comprises twenty five city residents and has held a franchise previously.
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lPart Madison
Citizens’ Compay
Citizens’ Company
Drake student earns Rhodes Scholarship in Iowa City
Kris Moines Norman Dunshee of this city won the Rhodes Scholarship appointment in Iowa City. This marks the second time a Drake University student has won the award. He was chosen over three other candidates.
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Kris Moines
Norman — Dunshee
Iowa City
Ihel
Drake University
Sturent
Iowa Produces Big Crops Despite Adverse Conditions
Despite tough weather, Iowa’s total crop value remains within about 11 percent of last year, according to a report from the Bureau of Agriculture in Washington. Corn dominates with roughly 43 million bushels valued crop, while other crops show small declines, reflecting a resilient agricultural year.
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Lowa
Trong
Bureau of Agingn
Wash Sineton
TV Ing Plesa
Favorie
Light and Air Essential in Stable Construction
Stable design should maximize window space to admit sunlight and fresh air, regarded as powerful disinfectants. Bacteria thrive in darkness and dirt, so a clean, dry stable is least favorable to their development. Good drainage is also essential in construction.
Grain Feeding Boosts Profit for Cattle Diets
A fragment discusses feeding grain to cattle to increase profits, noting a pound of grain supports growth and better weight gain. It mentions steer diets and implied efficiency, though specifics are unclear.
Ways of Handling Manure on Farms and Costs
The guide explains manure value varies by animal diet. It notes cow dung and urine volumes, urine nitrogen, and how urine and solids should be collected. It advises spreading horse manure on meadows and how to manage yard piles, with urine drained over the pile for nutrients.
Fill Many Little Gullies With Stored Debris Waste
Winter time offers a method to stabilize gullies by placing old buckets cans and shoes with open ends into gullies to trap sediment during rain. Barrels should be filled with stakes and tucked into the gully, brush and logs dumped beside them, gradually filling how it once was a wide gapping gully.
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Justi
Hotbed Construction in Concrete Preference Over Wood
A historic note advocates building hotbeds from concrete rather than lumber. It outlines excavation, form timber, a north south slope, and a six inch wall. claims concrete walls offer better protection and longevity, with low material costs around five cents per square foot for a six inch wall, excluding lumber.
Cheapest Way to Care For One Cow Explored
A study compares costs and outputs showing milking one cow yielding 308 pounds of butterfat yearly at lower cost than three cows producing 106 pounds each. Heavily fed cows are as costly as three light 100 pound cows, suggesting single high-output cows may be more economical.
Safe Butter Coloring Story
Butter coloring is their fresh eggs added during churning. process finished with coloring.
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