Wild Geese Invade Storm Lake Quiet Night
A flotilla of waterfowl disrupted sleep in Storm Lake as geese and ducks occupied the north shore for days then left in seamless formation. D C Smith, an air mail pilot, reported a collision with a large goose at 1000 feet near Iowa City. a farmer witnessed the impact and a game warden deemed the death accidental. Also noted is Miss Elisabeth Fisher learning of Julia Fisher and Missie Francisco returning from three years in Auckland New Zealand. Mrs Apsted served as a nurse in France during the war and Miss Fisher later directed at the University of Kansas City.
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Thidsandes
Storm Lake
Gieinity
D. C. Smith
Iowa City
Omaha
Chicago
Smith
Elisabeth Fisher
Julia Fisher
Missie Francisco
Auckland
New Zealand
Apsted
France
Miss Fisher
U. W
Kansas City
Davenport conference backs river barge line plan
A Davenport held conference on river navigation with many commercial groups and river experts. Col Ashburn led government river transport talks, pushing upper Mississippi barges and signaling government controlled Goltra line may be used after litigation ends. Recent barge shipments of forty automobiles from Davenport to Muscatine suggest expanding local freight traffic this season.
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Davenport
Ashburn
War Department
Upper
Mississippi
Muscatine
Indigenous sanatorium turn from school to care facility
Toledo writer Harry L. Simonds recalls a 1897 sanitarium near the Musquakies, once a school refused by children then under court rulings, now housing over seventy patients aged 5 to 18 from tribes across the Central West. Named children include Edith Big-Fire and Ada Brave-Eagle. Dr Jacob Breid heads the facility with twenty years of experience, and Miss Bidwell serves as head nurse.
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Harry L. Simonds
Toledo
Tama County
Central
West
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Edith Big-Fire
Ada Brave-Eagle
Julia Fast-Buffalo-Horse
Laura Ghost Bear
Catherine Little-Wolf
Jersey Leaf
Martina Magpie-Eagle
Josephine Prophette
Virginia Push-e-ton-equa
Ida Ten-Fingers
Nancy Walking-Cloud
Louise White-Eagle
Fanny
Clarence Bear
Norman Blue-Dog
Clarence Black-Hawk
John Black-Crow
James Black-Plume
Harry Brings
Samuel Fun- Maker
Steven Green-Crow
Levi Many-Cartridges
Ambrose Thunder- Shield
Oliver Small
Bear
Samuel Eagle-Horse
Sanitarium
Jacob Breid
Miss Bidwell
County settles with motorist after culvert crash
Guthrie county board reached a $300 settlement with A. E. Elgin of Grant township after his car, left in a ditch following a November 1921 wreck, burned in an Adair garage fire that same night. The car had been moved to the garage pending settlement and a prior $12,000 suit against the county was involved. The supreme court ruling upheld payment in full, clarifying board liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Guthrie County
A. E. Elgin
Grant Township
Adair
Supreme Court
Elgin
Rural Iowa schools urged to fly U S flag daily
E L C White of Spencer cites Jasper county findings that 31 rural schools failed to display the American flag when weather allows. Law requires the board to supply a flag and teacher to fly it on school days, with flags obtainable from the county superintendent via the Iowa Patriotic Association fund donated by Geo Schee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. C. White
Spencer
Clay County
Jasper County
Iowa
I Own Patriotic Association
Geo. Schee
Ormiston Receives Carnegie Hero Medal Posthumously
Newell D. Ormiston, a Montezuma attorney and mayor, suffocated in a sewer pit in 1920 while trying to save Lane B. Cowell and laborer Elijah Shook. The Carnegie Hero Medal Commission awarded a bronze medal to his widow, plus monthly allowances of 75 for 14 years to the widow and 35 for their daughter Betty until age 16. The medal bears a Carnegie profile and his inscription, with the reverse quoting Greater love hath no man than this.
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Newell. D. Ormiston
Montezuma
Poweshiek County
L.B. Cowell
Elijah Shook
Betty
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Ormiston
Newell D. Ormiston
Lane B. Cowell
Iowa
Wild Life School to Meet August on Mc Gregor Heights
The Wild Life School will convene August 5 to 16 at Mc Gregor Heights on the Mississippi. Faculty includes Geo F. Key UI geologist and dean, L Pammel Iowa conservation board president, H C Oberholser US Biological Survey ornithologist, Bohumil Shimek UI authority on plants, C R Keyes Cornell college Indian lore expert, and Rev Leroy Titus Weeks nature poet. Program features lectures under the big tent with stereopticon and motion pictures, hikes, motor tours, and river trips. Northeast Iowa and river scenery offer a resort for auto tourists. the area is noted for mountain trout in fast-running brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohumil Shimek
University of Iowa
C. R. Keyes
Cornell College
Leroy Titus Weeks
Mississippi
Iowa
Mississippi River
America
Costs to open highways after March blizzard across counties
Proceedings of boards of supervisors in northern Iowa show Buena Vista County spent about $25,000 to reopen highways. The figure likely represents an average cost for 20 or 30 counties in the region.
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Boards of Supervisors
Iowa
Buena Vista
Dams Planned Across Rivers in Iowa Counties
Des Moines river near Boone would get three proposed dams. Red Cedar river at Cedar county sees a dam contract let. Three dams under construction on Maquoketa river in Jackson county. Generated power to light towns and farms.
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Igawa
Des Moines
Boone
Red Cedar River
Cedar County
Maquoketa River
Jackson County
Bell from old college to be granite monument
Long guarded bell from Central University chapel is moved from the cupola and will be set atop a granite monument. Former students raise funds to honor the bell that tolled patriotic hours and a parade of 130 youths to the south during the Civil War era.
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Central University of Lawn
Southland
Old College
Wealthy farmer's letter spurs German youths' Iowa work plan
In Beriton county J F Jebe writes relatives in Germany of farm work opportunities in Iowa with good wages. Two German youths set for America, reach Ellis Island, immigration officers refuse entry. Jebe pleads to Washington as Congressman Robinson and Cyrenius Cole argue the foreign labor contract law does not apply. The board of review hears the case and weighs the evidence.
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J. F. Jebe
Beriton County
Germany
Iowa
America
Ellis Island
New York
Jebe
Washington
Robinson
Cyrenius Cole
Board F of Review
Farm Ownership Change in Schiesw County
A resident of Schiesw County now owns a 240 acre farm. The record notes a transition from prior holdings to the current free and clear title. No further details on dates or names are specified in the readable text.
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America
Schiesw
freBnton ‘County
Easter Sunrise Cross Unites Sioux City Churches
Thousands gathered at a high cliff above the Missouri River Easter morning to view a large cross erected for the sunrise service. A band and orchestra led the program as the congregation sang Rock of Ages in a citywide ecumenical celebration.
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Sioux City
Missouri River
Fire destroys farm barn and livestock in Winneshiek county
A barn on Nels Gjevre’s farm burned during the night along with 48 cattle 7 horses and farm equipment grain hay and other property. Neighbors and the family did not learn of the blaze until the following morning.
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Winneshiek
Nels Gjevre
Iowa state fair boosts premiums across several departments
Iowa state fair management announces more than 120000 dollars in cash premiums for 1923 across all departments, about 1000 dollars more than 1922. Increases are concentrated in horse speed cattle poultry and sheep, with premiums in these sections averaging several hundred dollars higher than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Fair Management
A. R. Corey
State Fair Board
Deaths by accident in 1922 nationwide and Iowa specifics
The report lists 1922 fatalities by cause: 1,487 deaths by accident nationwide and 122 by self harm. Automobile accidents top the list with 187 in Iowa and 137 railroad incidents, followed by street car crashes. Firearms 162, drowning 128, food poisoning 104, burns 116, lightning 3, exposure 12.
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Iowa
Methodist Church Notes Sunday Sermon and Attendance
Sunday was a red letter day for the Methodist Episcopal Church with large attendance and a pleasing spirit. The choir directed by Guy F Wilder sang well and the minister spoke on Divine Providence and Individual Destiny. Sunday School attendance neared 400 and the Epworth League hosted a helpful hour led by Ina Jones.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Guy F. Wilder
Epworth League
Ina Jones
Presbyterian Church
Earl White
Dan Howard
Sunda School
Ernie
Albert A. Howe
Terril
Union Baptist Church Bible School Sees Growing Attendance
Last Sunday at Union Baptist Church Bible School saw healthy growth across all departments. Junior department led by Miss Elizabeth Colt tops attendance, with Primary under Mrs Mary Rost close behind. A cordial invitation goes to all city residents to enroll and attend. junior choir provides musical weeks, and Young Sophomens meetings draw steady crowds.
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Bible School
Elizabeth ‘Colt
Mary Rost
Progressive Bible School
Arent Congregation
Youngsophens
First Church of Christ Scientist Services Explored
The notice lists Sunday services at 10 a m Bible School for all ages 11 a m Morning Worship with a pastor sermon 6 30 p m Young People meeting and 7 30 p m Evening Worship Also Thursday prayer meeting Sunday School at 10 and a free reading room Wednesday and Saturday afternoons 8 to 5 for Bible and Christian Science literature All are invited to attend and visit the reading room
Lutheran Service and Installation in German
The Lutheran Church schedules Divine Services in German on Sunday April 29 at 2 30 p m with installation of Rev A Eichmann at 2 30 p m A meeting of the voting members follows at 3 30 p m H A Wagoner V R
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A. Eichmann
Mothers Give Five Dollar Tribute From Pittsfield
An Overseas Graves Decoration Fund appeal notes a Pittsfield Massachusetts mother who thanks God that her son was returned home and contributes five dollars as a mite in tribute to fallen servicemen. The message emphasizes reverence for laws and national duty.
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Overseas Graves Decoration Fund
Pittsfield
Mass
If Drivers Forget Road Rules They Can Fall Back On The Golden Rule
If automobile drivers forget the rule of the road they can safely fall back on the golden rule. And so can ex service men.
Patriot slander and virtue in war and peace
The author argues against doom-saying patriots who malign the nation, urging belief in those who fought for democracy. They praise soldiers who faced death for right, note wartime virtue, and contrast it with earlier eras where virtue faded after victory. The piece emphasizes returning to honor and duty.
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Marius
Raspberry growing tips from 1921 season guide
C V Holsinger of Iowa State College offers guidance on raspberry care this time of year. Dormant pruning should begin before leaf-out, with red varieties headed to about 36 inches, tall types kept taller, and black varieties pruned to healthy laterals. Bearing wood should total 2½ to 4 feet. From one fourth to a full crop possible.
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C. V. Holsinger
Agricultural Extension
Iowa
State College
Garden Transplanting and Bed Preparation Guidelines
The guide stresses well drained fertile soil with abundant humus for vigorous growth. Transplant small plants by lifting with a soil ball around their roots. Rows should be six to seven feet apart and plants spaced thirty to thirty inches within rows.
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Metodist
Union Baptist Church
Rist
the Lutheran Church
H. A
Wagoner
American Legion
Colorado
Bettae
Yellowstone
Anlesis
Beapbeni
Rexall
Brick
Rexall Drug Store
J. A. Cummings
Follwing Standard Oil
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Auto Supply Co
East
Lincoln St
Tracey Auto Co
Cor. N. Ltd
Borreson & Schatka
Chas
Higinbotham
Main St
Grover
Larsen. Bros
Huntington
Towa
Huon
Mala St
Albert Myhre & Co
Mala Ake Dard
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