Former State Board member criticizes Eldora Industrial School
The Des Moines Marshall Times Republicans interview ex-board member John Downie who claims Eldora’s Industrial School sits on about 200 acres while the state owns 840 acres nearby. The article details land acquisitions since 1872, cost per boy, and plans under Supt. Drake to make the institution self supporting through diversified industries and inmate labor.
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John Cownie
Iowa Board of Control
Des Moines
Marshall Time
a-Republican
Eldora
Downie
Mt. Pleasant
Gardiner
Eldora Institution
Board of Control
L. F. Wisner
H. C. Webster
Wisner
C. B. Davis
Township 87
Drake
Town Industrial School Strives for Self Support
The article notes the old trustees aimed to cut purchases by using farm land to fund the school, a plan halted by the Board of Control. It quotes Hon. John Downie who argues the town school will not soon sustain itself despite its extensive farmland. The Herald views Downie as speaking to be heard rather than for purposeful progress.
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Board of Control
John Cownie
Downie
Good Roads Gospel Lectures in Eldora April 25
A Missouri road expert Mr Ward King will visit Eldora on Tuesday April 25 to deliver two lectures at the Opera House and demonstrate a simple King drag for improving dirt roads. Meetings at 10 30 am and 1 30 pm with demonstrations on Court avenue followed by prize plans in Nevada for best roads using the drag.
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Eldora
Opera House
Ward King
Missouri
Good Roads Gospel Train
Nevada
King
Curtiss and McDonald
Iowa State College
Whalen
Northwestern
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Farmer
Joe Trigg
Iowa State Register
E. R. Silliman
Mr. King
Business Men's League
Journal
League
Court Avenue
Oak
Pine Street
Ackley a Good Town An Active Building Season Assured
The Herald notes Ackley as a thriving town in Hardin county with a bright building season ahead. S. Y. Eggert of the Bank of Ackley and Dr. J. J. Miller each let contracts for new homes, the projects costing nearly substantial sums.
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Herald
Ackley
Germany
Hardin County
S. Y. Eggert
Bank of Ackley
J. J. Miller
Ackley Progress Report Highlights Local Growth
Ackley’s business district sees new concrete block newspaper plant and bank building plus a relocates post office. German-heritage merchants, strong trade, and low business failures mark a prosperous period. The writer praises Ackley’s institutions and populace as spring energy and health benefits are endorsed.
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Phonograph
Missra
J. H. Scales
Hotel Ackley
Ackley
Messrs
Martin & Johnson
Henry Heykens
Ina
Rath’s Exchange Bank
Breuning
Bath Exchange Bank
Iowa
Hollister prep Zea touted as rich tonic
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Hollister preparing Zea described as a tonic with claims of riches. No clear persons, dates, places, or organizations are identifiable beyond Hollister and Zea.
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Hollister
Hogs Have Tuberculosis Pulse in Iowa Swine
State Veterinarian Kato reported to the state board of health in Des Moines that tuberculosis in hogs is linked to cattle prevalence. Packers note post mortem findings in many hogs, with many regions affected as disease spreads among swine, though levels are not yet as widespread as hog cholera.
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Kato
Des Moines
State Board of Health
Dr. Koto
Iowa
Webster City Tribune
Easter visitors and local school music teacher note
Miss Lee instructor of music in our schools spent Sunday at her home in Webster City. Easter vacation sees Hal Hardin Clayton Haas and others from Grinnell at home. Karl Greer for Caesar class crossing the bridge impressed with his performance. Today an executive meeting of H.C. H.8.A. will decide if Ellsworth College preparatory department may compete and join the association.
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Miss Lee
Webster City
Hal Hardin
Clayton Haas
Grinnell
Karl Greer
Caesar
Karl
H.C. H
Milo Hunt
Ellsworth College
Association
Elias Foote Dies at Eldora Home
Elias Foote dies after a long illness at his sister's Eldora home. He had lived at the county house recently, supported himself, and remained active until a few days ago. He will likely be buried today.
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Elias Foote
Eldora
A Saloon Petition in Hardin County Prospects
Claims of 600 dollars raised to canvass Hardin county voters for signatures to a saloon petition and a 750000 offer to a local promoter raise questions about feasibility. It would be difficult to muster 65 percent of last election voters countywide or 80 percent within towns to approve saloons, making openings unlikely soon. The Ierald notes Successful Farming subscription deal and advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
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Ierald
Hardin County
Twldora
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