Vast Iowa News Roundup Mixes Local Events and Policy
A chaotic column recounts village events, law debates, and state plans. Notes include school and public figures, a fish hatch proposal in Allamakee county, seed corn shortages, and court opinions all reflecting 1920s regional concerns. Names include Major De M. Qdle and Governor Font Ghereanthc. Cedar Rapids, Spencer, and Cherokee referenced amid agricultural and legislative items.
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Jona Med Wor
Alburt
Tangers
Allamakee
JL Cl McClune
S Jte
Tin
River barge service eyed for St Louis to St Paul
Iowa towns plan a spring launch of a regular barge line between St Louis and St Paul. A fleet of shallow-draft barges is secured. Halleck W Lauman of Clinton leads the project. Washington dispatches promise market reports for states, but Iowa lacks direct access. Iowa State College at Ames will broadcast daily fall market news through its station, following a discussion with President R A Pearson.
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Nebro
Towaath
Abssaurt
Missour River
Nels
Mississippi River
St. Louis
St. Paul
Halleck W. Lauman
Clinton
Department of Commercy
Herbert Jons
Iowa
Agnes
Lews
Colleen
R.A. Pearson
Ames
Washiadon
Rad Oan
Lscover
Towa
Iowa State College
Does Your House Fit You In Travel Across Our Serious Country
An essay argues that many people pursue grand, costly houses to gain prestige but end up isolated, overworked, and unhappy. It contrasts large city homes with the burdens they impose on mistresses, noting the loss of time, conversation, and reading. It urges choosing a modest, comfortable home over appearances.
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Rae
Shane
Hud
Ayte T
Chougtte
Poone
Abie Chauge
The Shift To Small Homes And Shared Labor
The piece argues that modern living favors smaller, affordable homes over grand houses. It notes thriftier furnishings, the decline of spare rooms, and the rise of practical living spaces. It also suggests hiring and sharing housing can be economical, with workers living in smaller houses closer to families.
First Church of Christ Scientist Services and Reading Room
Sunday services at 11 with Sunday School at 10 and a Wednesday 8 pm meeting. A free public reading room opens Wednesdays and Saturdays 3 to 5 pm offering Bible and Christian Science literature and Mrs. Eddy’s works.
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Stelock
Ain Rae
Union Baptist Church Updates and Attendance Report
Union Baptist Church announces Wednesday night meetings replacing Thursdays, with five classes and bands providing food. A record turnout last Thursday prompted hopes for better weather and larger crowds. The Official Board meets after study hours. choir meets after the period. Sunday school institute enrolled seventy nine and plans form a committee to expand religious education. The pastor attended Spirit Lake for Mrs Terwelliger’s funeral. Rev McCart is ill with flu.
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Pioneers
Noa
Spirit Lake
Terwelliger
Spirit Lake Church
McCart
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Blackhawk
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Font
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High Court
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Marshalltown
Calhoun
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Htewn
Hebi Sylvinta
Rivlin
Deg Cursias
Avees
Aguas
New York City
Hested
Indawa
Estherville, Iowa
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Robert
Mary
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Union Baptist Church
Western Electric Telephone System
John Erpelding
Estherville
L. A. Andrew
I. F. Hall
Iowa Savings Bank
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