Iowa State News highlights local stock actions and deaths
Des Moines and Sioux City Interurban stockholders near Lake City faced legal action for unpaid shares while others dispute contract terms. The Western Electric Telephone company plans hundreds of thousands in repairs and new exchanges across Mason City and adjacent towns. Other items: philanthropic farm idea in Des Moines, Parson College staff changes, criminal verdicts, and multiple civic updates from Ames to Keokuk.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Lake City
Tocal
Gective Construction Degan
Western Electric Telephone Company
Mason City
Algona
Sibleyine
Charles City
Sheldon
True Earth
Minn
Maison City
Spencer
C. HK. Yost
Omaha
T. A. Potter
B. C. Way
Mason Fits
J. Meighan
Mason ‘City
E.G. McFarland
Estherville
J. McNeal
Osevola
McNeal
Parsons College
Miss Smiley
Winfield
Parsons
J. P. Gilmore
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Ellison
Cedar Rapids
H. H. Trimble
Keokuk Roads
Burlington
Keokuk
Board of Supervisors
Webster City
A. J. Peterson
J. A. S Stover
H. A. Fay
DeWitt
L. BE
Pretty Blouses with Yoked Crepe De Chine Styles
A description of three blouse designs featuring yokes of tucked crepe de chine with velvet, passementerie and velvet trims, plus material lists. The first uses cashmere and rose velvete, the second shows a morning style in pink cashmere with tucked fronts and embroidered edges, and the third presents a chiffon taftetas blouse with net yoke and lace cuffs.
Altering Aids For Garments And Stain Removal
Guidance on fabric alterations including tucks hems and sleeve extensions for dresses and wash garments. Tips on patching with extra fabric, cuff adjustments, and managing stains with oxalic acid cautioning on material loss and thorough rinsing.
The New Lamp Described For Tables Or Desks
A lamp with two tall brass standards upright on a metal base holds a glass shade either dome or cylindrical. The base houses a small plant in a pot such as gardenia maidenhair or a fern. It accepts an electric bulb or candle and comes with colored shades in rich reds greens blues yellows and lighter pinks greens and lavenders.
Dinner Table Centerpiece With Test Tube Plant Display
A small apartment dinner table features a fern dish with pink carnations and ferns arranged among moss. Flower stems are placed in glass test tubes sunk into the dish earth, with candle shades matching the flower color.
When to Exercise
The best time to exercise is in the morning after which you should take a rub down and a tepid or cold bath and in the evening just before bed. If you wear clothes ensure they are loose and do not impede movements.
Tweed Costume With Silk Trim and Voided Details
The design describes a smart tweed costume with a plain skirt trimmed by silk braid, a semis-fitting coat with a front panel and curved straps, moire silk revers, a black chip hat trimmed with white ostrich feathers, and material estimates of seven and a half yards of cloth, one yard of metre, braids, and silk coating.
Pique and Chamois Gloves Hold Street Fashion
Pique and heavy mannish gloves are in strong demand for street wear with tailored gowns. Pique is in good taste and practical. For winter wear there are soft thick kid gloves in natural and ivory white, which wash easily and look new after each cleaning, lasting for months.
Calls Roads Meet Focuses On One Delegate Per Township
Des Moines dispatch reports Governor Carroll calling a good roads convention for March 8 and 9. The plan delegates one from each township via county auditors, plus participation from county boards, the general assembly, mayors, and key clubs to form a working nucleus for highway legislation.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Iowa
General Assembly
Junty
Boards of Supervisors
Variaus Commercial
IF. Carroll
Admen Hear Trade Talks on Advertiser Integrity
Hon James Schemerhorn editor of the Detroit Times told the Admen's club that editors must reject questionable ads and expose advertisers who mislead with contrasting editorials and promotions. He argued it is a duty to flag such double standards in advertising and editorial content.
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James Schemerhorn
The
Detroit Times
Admen's Club
UN Triat Penman
Close to Nature Company Chartered in Colfax
The secretary of state approved a charter for the Close to Nature Company of Colfax with capital of 5000 dollars. The firm aims to produce patent hen nests and related devices to coax wealth from poultry.
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Close To Nature
Secretary of State
Close To Nature Company of
Colfax
Nature
Botsford Talks on Iowa Opportunities
Geis Botsford, secretary of the Commercial club, was a principal speaker at the Fort Dodge Commercial club annual meeting on January 12. He spoke on Iowa's opportunities and how to realize them.
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Botsford
Iowa
Geis Botsford
The
Commercial Club
Fort Dodge Commercial Club
Bank Clearings Rise in Des Moines Week
Des Moines bank clearings increased by 219,373.17 dollars over the previous year. The total for the week reached 3,775,668.03 dollars, reflecting stronger financial activity in the period.
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Des Moines
Merrill telegraph operator's 1909 spendings
In Merrill a northern state telegraph operator earned 718 in 1909. Of that, 691 paid as expenses, 26 saved, and 1 was spent in riotous revelry. A two year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles B Lindstrom at 1429 Mattern Avenue, was badly burned after clothing caught fire while playing with matches.
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Merrill
Charles B. Lindstrom
Mattern Avenue
Simpson Returns From Ohio State Fair Board Secretary
John C. Simpson, secretary of the Town state fair board, returned from Columbus Ohio where he attended a meeting of the Ohio department of agriculture and 250 county fair representatives. He spoke on the educational value of state fairs at the gathering. Gasoline Men to Meet in Des Moines. Des Moines was chosen as the next convention city by the National Gasoline Gas association and may become its permanent headquarters.
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George Roseman
Shelby County
Harlan
Iowa
Des Moines
Greater
Hascar
Creston
Mr. Hoscar
Afton
Seymour
Laplatee
Neb
Ft. Dodge
Butler School
Knlights of Columbus
Post Ofice
Wabkansa Hotel
Snell
Iowa Junior Agricultural Union
Ames
Cader Ds
Farmers’ Institutes
Amos
Carroll
Tie
Towa
Major Meigs
Mississippi
Keokuk
Hamilton
EH Thopson
Mt. Pleasant
James Cassidy
Cedar Rapids
Fieman
Dysart
Harry Lea
Lee
Frank Koube
John A. Kasson
Twentieth General Assembly
Fifth General Assembly
Raccoon Rivers
East Side
Grimes
John G. Foote
Peter A. Dey
Robert S. Finkbine
Maturin L.S. Fisher
Riggs
J. F. Riggs
Mr. Riggs
Homer Miller
Jerry Sullivan
J. A. Gunn
al Thomas
Walter St. John
Milo Ward
R. A. Marrowman
Towa State
J. H. Morgan
Lafe Young
John Wallace
National Gasoline Gas Association
County Treasurer Reports $8 645.69 in Interest Collected
George Dobson reported to the county auditor that since July 1, upon county funds, he has collected 8 645.69 in interest under the new law. J L Stevens Re-elected as Iowa Brick and Tile Association president and Boone named next convention city marking the 28th annual gathering.
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George Dobson
Hedge is New Pension Agent
Col. H. B. Hedge has been selected by Senator A. B. Cummins as pension commissioner for Iowa and Nebraska with headquarters in Des Moines. Governor Carroll announces John J. Jeffrys of Albia and R. T. Rhys of Ottumwa and Edward Sweeney of Des Moines as state mine inspectors in districts one to three.
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W TB. Barney
Hampton
Carroll
H. R. Wright
Ross
Audinhon
John Quimby
Hedge
Col
H. B. Hedge
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Nebraska
Des Moines
John J. Jeffrys
Albia
R. T. Rhys
Ottumwa
Edward Sweeney
Professor Wilson Named as Assistant in State Office
Superintendent John F. Riggs appoints Professor Daniel O. Wilson of Cedar Falls High School as assistant in the office of the state superintendent of public instruction.
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Wilson
John F. Riggs
Daniel 0. Wilson
The
Cedar Fails High School
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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