Graduation at State Industrial School for Girls in Mitchellville
State officials and guests attended the Mitchellville campus graduation of 14 domestic science students. J H Strief presided with speeches by Geo. Cosson and J W Jarnagin. The school houses 179 girls, 28 of whom are colored, under Miss Ray M Hanchett. Activities include cooking, baking, drills, and music as 20 diners were served by the students. The institution sits on 180 acres with a twelve acre garden and oversight by state agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchellville
Board of Control
Geo. Cosson
J. W. Jarnagin
Des Moines
Ray M. Hanchett
Beall Reports Sudden Humming Bird Sight Near Henry Spur Farm
Walter H Beall of West Union Fayette county describes that George P Schartz a nature lover on the Turkey river near Henry Spur er s farm was attracted to a patch of wild flowers about 50 by 100 feet in extent as he admired it the patch appeared to come alive with humming birds Mr Schultz estimates the number at about 100 though not precisely known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Beall
West Union
Fayette County
George P. Schartz
Turkey River
Henry Spurer
Schultz
Farmer Removes Grapevines to Defy Prohibition
An Iowa county farmer cut and burned heavy grapevines along his fences to prevent wine production and stated he would not contribute to the prohibitory law violation. The action reflects restraint against illegal alcohol manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa County
John Feehan Dies in Ottumwa Aged 79
John Feehan of Ottumwa Iowa died at age 79 born in Kilkenny Ireland. He came to the U S with his parents in 1859 and joined the Civil War at 16, fighting in 12 major engagements. After the war he served in government work and rode mail routes on the plains, including the Santa Fe Trail. He fought in many engagements under General Custer and was a charter member of the G A R at Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Feehan
Ottawa
Mr. Feehan
Kilkinny
Ireland
United States
Plains
Iowa
General Custer
Ottumwa
Iowa War Finance Chief Reports Smooth Loan Liquidation
Grant McPherrin chairman for Iowa of the War Finance Corporation says a Chicago conference with Eugene Meyer Jr. focused on expansions into the corn belt. He notes prompt loan liquidation in Iowa with no foreclosures and monthly repayments between 400000 and 1000000 dollars. He doubts ongoing service next season but expects another large corn crop to boost hog and cattle buying from outside points for feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant McPherrin
Iowa
War Finance Corporation
Chicago
Eugene Meyer, Jr
McPherrin
Meyer
Corn
Towa
Bees cause wreck and horse deaths in Iowa incident
A bee sting while driving near Wesley, Kossuth county, sent E A Wescott’s car into a twenty foot embankment. he escaped unharmed, but the vehicle was badly damaged. Near Hamburg bees killed two of Luther Hudson’s horses despite a vet’s efforts, the farmer sustaining severe stings.
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Wesley
Kossuth
E. A. Wescott
Des Moines
Hamburg
Luther Hudson
Iowa State Fair Sets Record Entries for Livestock Exhibit
The livestock department shows the largest entries in fair history with animals from horses to hogs so numerous they would span from Des Moines to Ames, 32 miles. The fair promises an extraordinary display amid favorable weather during the last week of August. Des Moines hosts military activity in August with 1,400 Nebraska Missouri and Iowa cadets at Fort Des Moines and 300 in officers training. Camp Dodge houses 5,600 National Guardsmen in government tents, with five units under the command of Col. Lloyd D. Ross and other officers.
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Des Mones
Ames
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Nebraska
Missouri
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Iowa National Guards
One Hundred Thirty-third Infantry
Lloyd D., Ross
Merle Hay Road Remains Strong Despite Repairs
Des Moines to Camp Dodge link Merle Hay Road, built six years ago of brick on concrete, shows minor repair needs after heavy traffic. A six ton inscribed boulder honors Iowa’s Merle Hay, with a 40 foot steel flag staff and half mast flag for President Harding. Swaney field at southern end houses twelve to fifteen aircraft, some belonging to the war department.
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Merle Hay
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Glidden
Harding
Merle Hay Road Road
Swaney Aviation Field
War Department
Des Moines Auto Theft Bureau Reaches 469 Recoveries
During the year ending August 1 Des Moines police Auto Theft Bureau recovered 469 stolen automobiles while 486 cars were stolen. Arrests for auto theft totaled 247 with many convicted. The stolen cars averaged $600 in value, totaling $291,600 of value recovered, indicating strong vigilance by the theft bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bueau
Des Mones Police Deparment
Popcorn Hub Odeboldt Sae County Dominates Output
Odeboldt Sae county becomes the world’s largest popcorn region with three major facilities handling 73 percent of production. Iowa counties total 17 268 acres with Sae and Ida contributing 12 797 acres, about two thirds of the state total.
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Odeboldt
Sae County
Iown
Sae
Ida
Alligators Shot Along Boyer River Stir Local Interest
In Crawford county locals debate the northward appearance of alligators after two were killed in shallow water. Ed. Watte shot one four feet long and another about two feet. The sightings prompt speculation about a continuous water route from southern swamps via the Boyer, Missouri, and Mississippi rivers.
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Boyer River
Crawford County
Ed. Watte
Missouri
Mississippi
Southland
Beekeeping in Grinnell to be tested as public nuisance
W G Ray of Grinnell reports repeated complaints about city bees leading authorities to assign city attorney Charles Manly to file a test case. The aim is to decide whether bees are a public nuisance and subject to abatement rules, matching other nuisances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Ray
Grinnell
Charles Manly
Pilot Rock Plowing Match Draws County Wide Attention
The Pilot Rock plowing match in Cherokee county, under a local association and supported by farm groups, runs September 5 and 6 with several hundred dollars in premiums. The event honors old neighborhood contests, uses walking and sulky plows, and requires participants to supply their own gear. No games of chance are allowed, refreshments supported by farmer donations, and attractions are free. In 1922 the contest drew 2,500 automobiles to Hon. H. C. Dewar’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
W. I. Endicott
Cherokee
Iowa
H. C. Dewar
Iowa Y M C A Lifesaving Efforts Noted by Fulmer
H C Fulmer of Cedar Rapids reports the Iowa Y M C A physical departments saved 71 lives in the past year and taught swimming to 7 126 boys and young men with hundreds passing life saving tests. Camp Foster and Camp Wapsie serve as leadership training camps for Leaders of Pioneers HI Y clubs and woodcraft league. August will include life saving instruction and emblem awards. Cass county leads in winter wheat with Edward Gibson mentioned.
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Iowa Y. M. C. A
H. C. Fulmer
Cedar Rapids
Association
State Movement
Camp Foster
Camp Wapsie
Leaders of Pioneers
Woodcraft League
Red Cross
Notable 40 acre farm yield north of Griswold a surprise
Miss Mable H. Kenea of Clarinda recalls Henry Webb a former slave who after war served as cook for Gen John T. Morgan and later Gen McCook for years though never mustered. Webb later cooked in hotels, served in Co K Corning during the Spanish American War and now spends his final days in Clarinda sharing memories of slavery and national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable H. Kenea
Clarinda
Henry Webb
G. W. Burns
John T. Morgan
Cook
Gen. Morgan
Webb
McCook
Burns
Co. K. of
Corning
Emerson C. Peakrs
Philipine Islands
Tennessee
Automobile license fees rise sharply in first half of 1923
W. M. Calladay, superintendent of the motor vehicle department, reports that automobile license fees up to July 1, 1923 totaled 8 361 917 73, an increase of 438 529 67 over 1922. Six month registrations show 488 011 auto licenses, 33 336 trucks, 2 691 motorcycles, 64 trailers, and 2 196 official licenses. Chaffeur licenses total 16 467 and dealer licenses 1 882.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Calladay
Motor Vehicle Department
Chaffeur’s
Iowa Crop Report Notes Strong August 1 Corn Prospects
Iowa crop data from August 1 1923 shows corn at 90 percent of normal, yielding about 39.6 bushels per acre and a state production around 412.9 million bushels. Wheat, oats, barley, rye, and hay also show varied yields and high quality, with state figures versus 1922 and 10-year averages. Charles F. Searle reports include national and state comparisons and notes rains may boost the corn crop.
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Iowa
State
Federal
United States
United ' S States
Charles F. Searle
Rock Island unloads 10000 tons coal in Estherville yards
The Rock Island railroad began unloading 10000 tons of coal at its Estherville yards for locomotive reserve. Officials say about 100000 tons are needed this division for the year and monthly averages run around 8000 tons. Coal cost at the mines runs about 4.50 a ton plus hauling, totalling roughly 700000 for fuel this year. V R. The world wants results. If you cannot deliver them attend the Mankato Commercial College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad Company
Herman Miller
Illinois
V. R
Mankato Commercial College
Mankato, Minn
County Home Construction Bids Sought in Estherville
The Emmet County Board of Supervisors invites bids for a County Home project located three miles south of Estherville Iowa. Bids due by 1 30 p m September 6 1923, in the County Auditor's office. Plans and specs by Thorwald Thorsen Forest City Iowa. The board may reject any or all bids. Plans from the architect. J J Klopp County Auditor 32w4
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Board of Supervisors
Emmet County
Iowa
Estherville
Thorwald Thorsen
Forest City
J. J. Klopp
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Eighth Infantry
Guy S. Brewer
Thirteenth Cavalry
Ralph P. Howell
One Hundred Sixty-seventh Infantry
John W. Ball
George Maresh
Jack J. Hinman
Iowa City
Cass County
Edward ‘Gibson
Griswold
Adelaide Nichols
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Pellowship
Loop
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