Labor Day Proclamation Sets Sept 6 as Holiday in Iowa
Des Moines August 26 Governor Carroll issues Labor Day proclamation marking Monday September 6 as a holiday to honor workers and urge factories stores and institutions to close where possible. The message stresses wage earners as key to Iowa’s progress and calls public observance of the day.
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Des Moines
Carroll
General Assembly of
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Kepford Is Again Honored By Lyceum Association
Dr A E Kepford state tuberculosis expert was asked to lecture on September 3 at Oshkosh Wisconsin but declined due to schedule conflict with lectures at the Iowa State fair.
Marital Prank Sparks Jersey City Dr ake Student's Quick Wedding
John G. Staehlie of Jersey City, a Drake student, wed Miss Anna Caldwell after a circulated rumor of their engagement. The ceremony occurred at Father Nugent's home on East Des Moines. State news reports detail campus social whirl and a practical joke turning real vows.
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Anna Caldwell
John G. Staehlie
Jersey City
Drake
Father Nugent
East Des Moines
Church union opposed by Calvary Baptist leader
Rev J W Graves of Calvary Baptist Des Moines argues a union of Church of Christ and Baptist bodies is fatal. He cites naming as a barrier, doctrinal differences on baptism Trinity salvation and church membership, and a distinctive Campbellite spirit that would hinder unity. He warns the trend toward union would be unsafe.
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Church of Christ and the
Baptist Church
Iowa
J. W. Graves
Calvary Baptist Church of
Des Moines
Campbells
Christ
Mike Christ
The
Church of Christ
Churches of Christ
Christian Church
Jesus Christ
Spree Costs Freedom for Paroled Man Lon Ellifritz
Lon Ellifritz formerly of Polk County and Fort Madison served one year of parole before a drunken spree led him to steal a revolver from Jacob Arlington. The act violated his parole and resulted in four years of imprisonment.
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Lon Ellifritz
Ellifritz
Fort Madison
Polk County
Jacob Arlington
Helped Build Capitol Designer of Iowa University Structures
The death of William Chal font at Iowa City recalls his role as designer and builder of many University of Iowa structures and the state capitol.
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William Chalfont
Iowa City
Old’ University
Iowa
Atate
Capitoliof Lowal
Favor Good Roads Modern Methods of Road Building Talked
Des Moines August 27 Rural Carriers association met at the Savery to boost good roads in Iowa and launch a campaign for better highways. Prof McDonald praised progress and farmer benefits, Swenson answered delegates questions, and officers were elected for the state group.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Rural Carriers’ Association
The
Savery
Lucius Wilson
Greater
J. J. Swenson
Mr. Swenson
W. G. Romer
Lyons
W. S. Hoon
Ames
W. H. James
Council Bluffs
B. B. Child
Nevada
IF. KF
French
Humboldt
H. BH. Jones
Rockwell City
O. W. Bryant
Lorimer
National Federation of Rural Letter Carriers
G. I. Jordan
Winterset
W. I. Hoadley
Castana
W. H. Jones
C. M. Adams
Davenport
Aames
Cedar Rapids
Committee On
Postal Savings Bank
Commercial Club
Land suits knocked out in eastern Oklahoma
Judge Ralph Campbell sustained the demurrers in suits by the United States to set aside deeds and leases made by citizen allottees in the five civilized tribes in eastern Oklahoma. The decision held no U S title to lands allotted remains and that the Indians are citizens with full rights. The suits were dismissed due to numerous defendants and the variety of transactions involved.
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Muskogee
Okla
Ralph Campbell
United States
Five Civilized Tribes
Oklahoma
Indiana
Memorial Services for Rev H Renthan Held in Oskaloosa
Memorial services in honor of the late Father H Renthan pastor of St Marys church were held in Oskaloosa. Father Nugent of Des Moines delivered the address. Many friends attended.
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Oskaloosa
Father H. Renthan
St. Mary’s Church
Father Nugent
Des Moines
North and South Muscatine railroad extension to Burlington
Announcement reported that the North and South Muscatine railroad would be extended to Burlington. The line currently runs to Birch Junction.
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Muscatine
North and South
Burlington
Birich Junction
Judge Emlin McClain to speak at Chicago University commencement
Iowa supreme court Justice Emlin McClain will be among principal speakers at the University of Chicago annual summer commencement. Exercises run from Sunday through Friday with multiple speakers and ceremonies planned.
Carroll Guest of Honor at Iowa City reception
Governor Carroll was the guest of honor at a reception in Iowa City. The Fifty-fourth Iowa band performed a concert in the university halls, Iowa State College?
Cement in Farm Scales Weighs Costly Construction Plan
A farmer shares a cement based method to install weighing scales on a farm. Dig a two foot trench, bolt scale irons, pour concrete, and use cement sills with bent wagon tires as bolting blocks. The plan supports up to four tons, costs about ten dollars, and he notes neighbors adopt it.
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Fred G. Miner
Farmers’ Review
Outdoor Water Tank Covering For Farm Stock
A Prairie Farmer writer urges building weather shelters for outdoor stock water tanks to keep water above freezing. Two large open yard tanks and early winter prep prevent stock distress, protect crops, and improve soil fertility through turnips and decayed turnip manure.
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Prairie Farmer
Turnip Crop Advocate Promotes Humus Production
A correspondent for the Agriculturist extols turnips as an unlimited scale humus crop. They are cheap, abundant, and fast to grow, often yielding a money crop when sold. On a 30 acre farm, late summer or fall sowings of turnips and scarlet clover mix yield varied results, with frost affecting last season’s crop.
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Sin
Durk
Farm youth proves value of formal training
A farmer's son graduates in agriculture, returns home to take charge, adopts new methods like hitching three horses to the plow and selecting cleaner seed. His first year yields stronger crops, the second year improves further, and neighboring farmers later earn about fifty thousand dollars more annually. Yet some claim too much education harms society.
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Pacific Unitarian
Feeding Sheep Care and Feeding Cautions
The guidance stresses dry feed and bedding, ample clean water, and clean troughs placed to avoid contamination. It warns against exciting or frightening the flock and suggests one person feeding at a time to reduce stress.
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