Seed corn testing urged after statewide survey
Reports from thirteen central and southern Iowa counties show urgent need for thorough testing of all seed corn for 1916 crops. Tests reveal mixed seed quality, with many samples strong yet others weak or dead, and germination rates varying from county to county amid a seed crisis. Professor A D Hughes notes more seed is available but every ear must be tested before planting.
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Towa
Hiwa
Amen van Thre
Este
Ammen
Algona
Kochuth
Wileh
Wright County
Wayaby
Bremer
Java
Muserting
A. D. Hughes
Iawa State College
Corm
Illinois
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Iowa
Des Moines Fraud Ring Busted in City and Minneapolis
An extra detective force was deployed after a break in several arc incidents. Authorities report multiple arrests and ongoing investigations into a scheme involving forged checks. One suspect, Tan, is in custody in Minneapolis where he allegedly defrauded a department store.
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Emgley
Des Moines
Tena
Charser Avith
Dat Moines
Minneapolis
Iowa Dairy State Rises Fast Yet Trails Top States
The text argues Iowa is rapidly becoming a leading dairy state, behind New York and Wisconsin, with statewide growth outpacing neighboring states. Northwestern Iowa is cited as a strong dairy region while new testing associations and grower groups push industry expansion.
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Iowa
Amesdowa
New York
Wisconsin
Towa
Darrying
Costly Blaze Destroys Major Centerville Lumber Yard
The Hawkeye Company lumber yard, Centerville’s largest, burned in a costly fire that sent sparks toward the nearby post office and Presbyterian church across the street. The structure was repeatedly struck by embers but avoided total loss as insurance largely covers the $30,000 damage.
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Centerville
Hawkeye Company
Presbyterian Church
Iowan Slain In Mexico
Edwin TL Haase son of Louis Haase local cafe owner of Mason City was killed by Mexican bandits in northern Chihuahua He was a civil engineer who had been working in Mexico and southern Arizona for several months The report arrived from late word tint tas none confirmed by official sources
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Mexico
Mason City
Edwin TL Haase
Louis
Haase
Chihuahua
Youngs Haase
Arizona
Voters Approve Bonds for New High School and Additions
Mason City residents approved bond issues totaling 800000 for a new high school and 1000 for a new auditorium. Propositions carried by broad majorities in the election.
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Magenty
Mason City
Contractor William Horrabin Wins Iowa City Bridge Bid
William Horrabin of Iowa City wins the contract to build the connecta ridge over the Iowa River in Iowa City for 77400 dollars. He says his bid is 300 dollars lower than the next lowest bid by Wiel Construction of Minneapolis Minnesota which challenges the tender as not competitive.
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Jowa City
William Horrabin
Iowa City
Iowa River
Morrabin
Wiel Construction Company
Man- Kae Minn
Man Killed in Suspected Robbery Near Farm
Dutique-Hurwinn Lutilug, 72, recluse, was found dying from a wooden splinter wound near his farm. He died soon after hospital admission. Robbery is suspected as motive due to reports of large sums he possessed and rumored hidden wealth. Two strangers were seen near his horse recently. no relatives known.
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Dutique
Hurwinn
Lanning
Luming
Stolen Mail Pouch Purloined 370000 in Drafts
Bank drafts totaling about 79000 and other negotiable papers were stolen from a city mail pouch after outbound mail left the post office. The robbers burned the pouch contents and only a small amount of money was recovered. Police note that bank drafts and checks can be stopped to prevent loss.
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Lowdon
Roblera
Pony Dispatch Alder Dead After Brief Illness at 85
Alder Dead at 85 after brief grip illness in Cedar Rapids. He rode Pony Express in 1849 rush to California and later served as dispatch rider between western frontier towns. He helped survey the Illinois Central railroad and was mail clerk on its first Sioux City run. He later worked as a traveling freight agent.
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Pony Dispatch
Aldrich
California
Bogur
Trinois Central
Lows
Sioux
City
Street Car Crash Injures Many In Sioux City
Two Morning side street cars collided on a Etheron hill incline injuring thirty six workers en route to the ice harvest. One may be fatally hurt as both cars were wrecked and contained about 130 men.
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Sioux Ciy
Morningside
Eetheron- Air
Ice Harvest
West Liberty School Board Plans Fireproof New Building
The West Liberty school board outlines plans to build a fireproof modern school to replace the recently destroyed building. Preliminary steps for a bond issue will proceed quickly, with contracts expected to be let within a few weeks.
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West Liberty
Prisoners Break Jail in Marengo Breakout
A wholesale jail delivery occurred in Marengo as three prisoners escaped from the county jail. Eugene Cahill was captured at Winteraburg while en route to Ft. Madison for a five year burglary term. Ernest Brendage and Henry Cetlin remain at large.
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Marengo
Eugene Cahill
Ft. Madison
Winteraburg
Ernest Brendage
Henry Cetlin
Annual YMCA Boys Convention Planned for Marshallstown
The city will host the eleventh annual YMCA boys conference next December. About one thousand boys aged 12 to 18 from across the state are expected to attend, per Harry Goodrich, executive secretary.
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Marshallstown
Marshallttown
Cfty
Harry Goodrich
Greenfield Awards Paving Contract for City Streets
Greenfield council approved a paving contract for 25 000 yards of asphaltic concrete at 1 58 per yard. Work to start soon will pave about eight miles of streets in Greenfield. In Sheldon C W Hentges sold seed corn at 4 40 per bushel, with last year's corn selling at 60 cents per bushel.
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Greenfield
Greenfield Council
Sheldon
C. W. Hentges
Backward Children Aid Urged By Dr Sylvester
Dr R F L Sylvester of the state University psychological clinic urges proper medical treatment and psychology laws applied through school and home to help Iowa City and surrounding areas' backward children.
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Gan
Iowa City
R. FL. Sylvester
State University
Psychological Clinic
Sylvaster
Sawa
Seed Corn Testing A Vital Winter Campaign
Farmers urged to test seed corn to avoid poor stands and losses. Experts describe a sawdust germination box method to evaluate kernels from the best 100 ears, discard weak or moldy ears, and keep seed dry and well aired for spring planting. The effort promises higher yields and long-term profitability for communities dependent on crops.
Card Club Question Sparks Tense Exchange
The dialogue reveals a tense moment as one character questions a bridge club membership for him and his wife. Another character responds with weary skepticism about the club’s progressiveness.
Cuticura Remedy Ad Promises Quick Skin Relief
An old newspaper ad touts Cuticura Soap with hot water bath and Cuticura Ointment for itching burning and disfiguring skin troubles. It offers a free sample by mail to Boston and claims faster healing even when other methods fail.
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Meil
Dept. Lb
Boston
Adr
Incompatibility Ends Qabson's Days Together
Thé Reason notes a split caused by incompatibility. He reveals the partner disliked all the moving picture stars she admired, surprising onlookers and signaling a abrupt separation.
Weather Echoes in SoCal Housing and Leaky Roofs
A southern California winter exposes common roof leaks in even the best houses. An eastern observer complains to the landlord about the bungalow roof. the landlord explains that the sun dries the shingles and repeated cycles will cause swelling, ending the worry.
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California
To Ease Her Mind The Purse Writes A Letter
In a hospital scene a wounded soldier asks a nurse to add a line to a letter for his wife. He suggests including the claim that the nurses are elderly to ease his wife's jealousy, though the nurse objects. The piece ends with the nurse noting the claim isn’t true.
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Missis
Manchester Guardian
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