Rural population change and state fiscal notes
Rural communities show a slight population decrease with a likely more complete enumeration in the state census. Road funding for 1915 totals 4,907 74087 from direct taxation, lower than last year due to reduced county tax rates. Governor may not veto Singer bill expanding livestock quarantine authority amid industry petitions.
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Athos
Stona Cue Waterloo Ada Bob City
Albla
Otlipin
Ete Courts
Pew
Hilsinger
Animal Health Board
Road Improvement Rates by State in the United States
A survey shows only 10 percent of all U S roads have been improved. Ohio leads with 27 percent, New Jersey 23 percent, New York 17 percent, and Pennsylvania only 4 percent. The national average stands at about 10 percent.
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United States
Ohio
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Methodists Dedicate New $80,000 Edifice
Fort Dodge and other Iowa towns report on church dedication, salary disputes, and local incidents. The First Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Polee, Iowa dedicated a new $80,000 edifice with an 11 bell chime donated by Mrs. Louise Dolliver in memory of her husband, former senator Isaac Garmoe. Bishop W. A. Quayle delivered the dedicatory address. In Sioux City, Mrs. Beattie Jepson seeks divorce from Dr. William Jepson amid civil and criminal accusations. Judge Sears orders $10,000 alimony and home, with attorneys’ fees. Fort Dodge reports the sale of a ball team to Bidwell of Emporia and season plans. John Adams faces manslaughter charges after a fatal car crash. Norse women push for peace.
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Fort Polee
First Methodist Episcopal Charith
Louise PL Dolliver
Isaac Garmoe
W. A. Quayle
St. Paul
Sioux City
Jepson
Willian Jepson
Iowa State University
Sears
Niony
Norwegian Women’s Peace Association delivered to White House
H H Bryn Norwegian minister presented the Norwegian Women’s Peace Association message to President Wilson urging rejection of war dogma. The document reflected Oslo Nobel House resolutions calling for overturning war necessity.
Bishops Plan Statement of Disapproval on War
The Methodist Episcopal Church assembly will appoint a committee to draft a statement condemning the war. The group meets in Chicago to coordinate a global relief effort with the Rocketteller Institute. The resolutions urge cooperation with church representatives worldwide and praise humanitarian work in Europe and America plus proposed work in China and Malaysia.
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Tastap
Lasalle Tated
Chicago
Counress
Idaaoor
Sparitaadi
Amlit Taaser
Therties
Kpise
Apa
Roachketeller Institute
Plan for coal storage on Panama Canal route
The article outlines proposed coal storage basins at Cristobal and Bellod along the Panama Canal route. Each site would be enclosed in reinforced concrete basins, submerged underwater for wartime use, with capacities around six thousand tons per location, and government handling of all operations while private concerns may lease storage portions. It also references a New York Press report on President Wilson and a humorous telegraph anecdote about a caller to the president.
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Panama Canal
Cristobal
Bellod
Cristalad
Ratbon
Mery
Isshe
New York Press
Cotton yields by state and fiber type in California Missouri Florida
The Department of Agriculture reports that California yields both long and short staple cotton in hog pounds per acre while Missouri records 225 pounds of long staple and 205 pounds of short staple. Short staple in California is about the same as in other states, with Florida leading in long staple.
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United States Department of Aericulatre
California
Chat O
Missouri
Florida
Record Breaking Silo Site Near Epele Wool District
A site near Epele wool district, associated with John Bellewiredts, is planned as the world’s largest silo. It will measure fifty feet high and across, fifteen feet in the grout, and upon completion will store about 2508 tons of ensilage. Owner Mr Toatwards reportedly holds 000 head of cattle.
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Se Far Ag
John Bellewiredts
Epele
Dann
Toatwards
Wassity Journal
New Territory North of Siberia Discoveries Reported
Report mentions exploration beyond Siberia with hints of valuable findings. The text appears entangled, referencing unsettled claims and unclear authorities. It notes potential economic potential and questions of governance and access in northern waters.
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Siberia
Siberian
Sas Renter
Fedrographs
Pusstitu Dee Brorkees
Vobtuyer
Zeppelins described with vast sizes and power
Waigatz notes the new territory spans about 200 miles. The London Chromiete reports on Zeppelins like the Pentachinud, measuring 485 feet long and 46 feet in diameter with a capacity of 25 000 cable yards and a lifting power of 44 900 pounds.
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Waigatz
London Chromiete
Bize
Road Building in Schools Plan to Interest Oklahoma Boys
Oklahoma officials push good roads and tree planting in rural schools to involve country youths in the movement. Colonel Sitney Sires of Ardmore leads the plan with highway engineers visiting schools to survey land, secure easements, lay grade stakes, and teach road building as a path to future civic improvement. Also notes New Mexico road construction funding and several state projects, with a New York Sun joke at the end.
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Oklahoma
Good Rand
Orlane
Coronel Sitney Sires
Ardmore
Supes
New Mexico
Une Otic
Mivtveer
Santa Pe Pres
Orengy
Seoperra
Arizona
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