Elsworth College Loses Identity After Town Vote
Town Falls electors approve transforming Elsworth College into a junior college within the public system. Originating as an academy in 1890, it expanded to a junior college in 145} and became full college in 1206. The denomination tied campus spans six buildings on 1,200 acres valued at £300,000, with a past push to place Lutheran denominations in control. The election result shows a 600 plus majority supporting the plan.
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Town Faille
Wilsworth College
Cote Trol
Prominent Des Moines Lawyer Presents U S Constitution Display
Henry L Adams a Des Moines attorney raised near Fayette Iowa presented a folded Constitution to be displayed in the county house at West Union behind the judge's chair. The 32 by 66 inch framed copy will be easily readable from a distance and was mounted under Adams' direction.
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Henry L. Adamns
Des Mais 4
AL Taft
Fayette
Iowa
United States
Cunt House
West Union
Adams
West Union resident to present on state education board
A West Union resident will present as a member of the state board of parole. Mr Adams, once an educator, taught in Fayette County where a new superintendent of schools was chosen. His campaign for state superintendent of public instruction failed at the state convention, altering his career path, and he emerged as a noted singer.
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West Union
Simpson
State Board of Parole
Adams
Nuwbor
Tevins
Fayette County
Asood Singer
Bank Robber Charles Mouse Caught After Daylight Heist
Charles N. Mouse, wanted in Davenport for a bold daylight bank robbery, failed escape as Des Moines contact Gasper, Wyoming, helped arrest him. Iowa Bankers Association offered a 1000 dollar reward for information leading to capture.
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Charles N. Mouse
Davenport
Iowa Bankers Association
Des Moines
Mouse
Gasper
Wyoming
Coal storage bin planned on Des Moines river site
The largest coal storage bin in Iowa, owned by Jowa Power & Light, lies southeast of Des Moines on the Tea Marines river. It is a water filled concrete pit 518 feet long, 211 feet wide, and 18 feet deep, currently holding about fifty thousand tons of coal to prevent heating and slacking. The facility serves Des Moines and central Iowa for uninterrupted fuel supply during outages.
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Jowa Power & Light Go
Des Moines
Vnewie Des Moines
Veitral
Iowa
Case & General Stake
Vance No 13 A Own Vocations License
Ordinance establishes licensing for various vocations in Rock Valley Iowa with mayoral control. It lists license fees and rules by vocation and sets penalties for violations. Public health morals and order are guiding factors.
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Itheke Valley
Guardan
Iowa Bird Banding Report Looks for Texas Capture
A bird banding report notes an Iowa bird captured near Gilmer Texas at a state park, marking the second banded by Dr. Roberts this spring. The prior recording involved a bronzed grackle. The item mentions Spirit Lake and Orlvans and cites EB BR as a source.
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Texas
Spirit Lake
Gilmer
Qu Dude
Orlvans
Gilwer
Roberts
Tesus
Des Moines River In Flood Control Bill
The bill authorizes an elaborate flood control program for Mississippi tributaries. It includes the Des Moines River and provides for a survey to test impounding large volumes of water via a chain of dams during flood conditions, with funding around twelve thousand dollars.
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Des Moines River
Mississippi River
Des Moines
Easter Dinner Guests and Local Visits in Plato Township
Easter and spring social notes from Plato Township recount gatherings at several homes. Little Marion and Lloyd Geyer hosted with Ruth and Inez Bfitler, Chas Gayer and family. Mrs. Will Hamann and Minnie visited Gotlob Gayer. Ernest Miller family celebrated with Bernard Splear. Joe Lynch and daughter Josephine and son John joined Walter Moore and others. Rev. A K Bretthauer and family returned from Pomeroy after a death in the family. additional visits included Mr. Tank, Catherine Miller, Edwin Miller, Ruth and Inez Miller, Mbert Klein, and Herman Dierks at the Dierks home.
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Marion
Lloyd Geyer
Ruth
Inez Bfitler
Chas, Gayer
Walter’ Moore
Will Hamann
Minnie
Gotlob Gayer
Ernest Miller
Betty
Donald
Bernard . Splear
Hame
iMrs
Joe Lynch
Josephine
John
Ta Mars
Herman Dierks
F.C. Dierks
Loiny
Doon and Vicinity News Briefs Highlight Local Visits
Doon and vicinity residents report a string of social visits and travel. Fred Englesing and wife traveled to Waterloo for a funeral. Jake Gerdes and Mason City guest returned from Parkers, Mrs Wagar Berew and children visited Beresford. Miss Peresa Schultz returned home after a parental visit. Charles Gitt of Sioux Falls was a Doon visitor. G J Miller spent Walls visitors day in Doon. Misses Lidiell and Myrtle Riveh spent Easter in parental homes. Mr and Mrs Jake Brinkhons hosted guests at the Gerdes home. Raymond Meester and others from Matlock joined Doon callers. Sunrise meeting held by the Christian Endeavor Society at the Congregational Church. badges awarded for perfect attendance.
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Fred Englesing
Waterloo
Will Dreier
Lions City
Jake Gerdes
al Pkader
Mason City
Han
Wagar Berew
Beresford
Peresa Schultz
Charles Gitt
Sioux
G. J. Miller
Ploponce Block
Rowe Prenver
Sions City
Gevvit Klock
Bionx Falls
Spear
Christian Endeavor Society
Mi Anceting
Lidiell
Myrtle Riveh
Mars
Jake Brinkhons
Gerdes
Lown Frit
Raymond Meester
Matlock
Town
Local Notes From Center-Eagle Township and Nearby
Center-Eagle Township reports Mr John Beernink fell last Saturday injuring his knee cap and remains confined to bed. Mr Simon Drkshorn returned from Town City to visit with his parents during vacation. Hannes Bones wrote two new Chevrolet coaches. Births include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Jorrey Bone on matriday April. Henry Nyhoff left for Central College in Pella after spring break at home. Mr and Mrs Alvin Karr visited Algona. Mr Clarence Hoormeman and daughter Alice and Mr Mendart Hooreman of Le Mars were Sunday guests at Gale Bergan's home.
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Eagle Township
John Beernink
Simon Drkshorn
Town City
Hannes Bones
Chevrolet
Jorrey Bone
Matriday April
Henry Nyhoff
Pella
Central College
Alvin Karr
Anya
Algona
Iowan
Clarence Hoormeman
Alice
Mendart Hooreman
le Mars
Gale Bergan Hone
Ireton and Vicinity News Social Visits Reported
Prof and Mrs Coons and daughter left Saturday for Grant Iowa to visit her parents. Mackie Boot returned from Le Mars hospital after an operation. Mr and Mrs Otis Wandering and Miss Myrtle Holton drove to Saturday. Irwin Cooper and Mrs Wm Lean traveled to Sieve Unity Saturday. Iones Houlton visited her sister in Rock Valley last week. Ray Woolridge and family from Rock Valley visited relatives Sunday. Rev and Mrs Blewart of Boyden were guests of Weaver Kary Puss day and Wednesday. Mrs Raymond Johnson and Mrs Fenny Bronkhowst travelled to Herrar den Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Maryia Gawkler and daughter Tacille visited Sioux City Tuesday.
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Ray Wooliridge
Rock Valley
Blewart
Boyden
Kary Pussday
Raymond Johnson
Fenny Bronkhowst
Herrar_ den
Maryia
Popcorn Growers Rally Amid Price War And Market Fear
Efforts by Sae and Fda counties to limit production aim to stabilize the season and secure higher prices. Last season corn sold around 1.50 per hundred pounds, but current figures show inflated prices with little market demand. Grocers in Des Moines and other cities sell popcorn and related products at reduced rates, while growers argue for a cooperative stance to support fair pricing and prevent collapse of the local popcorn market.
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Sae
Fda
Dag Moines
Hopeosa
Wat Ny
Geowers
Laymen Vote to Consolidate Cornell and Upper Town Colleges
A laymen’s vote within the conference of Meth Ministers urged consolidating Upper Town Fayette and Cornell Mt Vernon. The discussion noted Upper Town’s endowment about 426 600 debt 98 500 and deficit over 4 000. Cornell endowment 1 060 000 debt 100 000 with 4 000 deficit. Cornell enrollment 745 vs Fayette. Cornell property valued 705 274. Upper Town investment 335 000.
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Upper Towa
Conference of Meth
Upp
Lowa Conferrzica
F. Kearny
Upper Town
Fayette
Mt. Vernon
Cornelli Red
Pyramid Cement Factory Sold to Bemnsylvania Dish Cement Co
The Bemnsylvania Dish Cement Company buys the Pyramid cement plant at Valley Junction for 1,050,000 in cash, part of a 40,000,000 concern. Output will rise 50 percent from the start. plant capacity is 1,000,000 barrels annually, employing 160 people. The plant, electric and modern, sources stone weed by rail from Gilmore City. Company plans to buy 100 acres more in Pocahontas county. The deal follows years of stock selling, with prior purchasers reportedly squeezed out.
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Bemnsylvania Dish Cement Company
Pyramid Cement
Valley Junction
Mt & St. TL
Gilmore City
Pooahotas
Pyraunid
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