Odebolt’s Elm Boulevard and Driver Licensing Idea
A state news item links Odebolt and Harson Boulevard’s elm lined center to a proposed driver licensing system. It notes eastern states’ licensing laws reducing accidents, citing New Jersey and Massachusetts figures, and argues drivers would carry licenses and licenses could be revoked for incompetence or careless driving.
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Odebolt
Sac County
Harson
Iowa
Hanson
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
National service bureau opened in Des Moines for teachers
A national service bureau for state teachers associations has opened in Des Moines under Chas F Pye secretary of the Iowa State Teachers association and national committee chair. Planned at the San Francisco NEA meeting, the bureau will collect information on state association activities and provide advertising service, linking with national and state Parent Teacher clubs.
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Iowa
National Service Bureau
United States
Des Moines
Chas. F. Pye
Iowa State Teachers Association
National Committee of Association
San Francisco
Prominent Victors Die In Des Moines Streetcar Crash
June 29 tragedy near Des Moines kills Elmer Gwinn Rev P H Hawk and George Mohr while riding in Gwinn owned auto. Coroner jury finds both parties share responsibility. Paul Hawk sues Gwinn estate for 30000 alleging guests had right to safe passage. Mohr estate anticipated filing suit.
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Elmer Gwinn
P. H. Hawk
George P. Mohr
Victor
Iowa
Iowa County
Mr. Gwinn
Des Moines
Gwinn
Paul M. Hawk
Mohr Estate
Squirrel causes power outage and wire melt in Eldora
A high tension pole incident by a climbing squirrel cut electricity in Eldora and melted 200 feet of wire after a Wellsburg telephone alert. The report also notes Iowa tobacco growers and Cedar Falls Teachers College, with tuberculosis data and life expectancy trends shaping state health policy.
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Eldora
Hardin County
Wellsburg
Iowa American Legion executive committee approves four statewide projects
Four statewide projects were started by Iowa's new state executive committee of the American Legion. Plans include a cottage system to house six to ten orphans of world war veterans, now with a sub-committee. A uniform questionnaire for state posts invites civic input to boost community building, and a statewide December membership drive will feature speeches by national and state officials.
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American Legion
Iowa
Fire prevention drive aims to cut losses in schools
State Fire Marshal A J Tracy announced October fire protection week from October 7 to 18 with a statewide campaign. Some 30 000 bulletins 50 to 60 pages long will be distributed to all public and private schools detailing fire prevention lessons and science about inflammable substances. Governors proclamation will be printed on 30 000 posters and bulletins. State fire losses are about two million dollars lower than last year at this time.
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A. J. Tracy
Tracy
Chicago
Rain triggers insurance payout at Kossuth County Fair
Officials of the Kossuth County Fair in Algona failed to collect 3500 before the rain window closed. Rain insurance paid out 8500 if 0.4 inch fell between 7 am and 2 pm. A sudden cloud burst drenched the grounds at 2:15 pm, after the protection expired, and by 2:30 pm over an inch had fallen.
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Kossuth
Algona
Letter From Ames Hid Morphine for Dope Fiend
QO T Myers of Afton reports a letter postmarked Ames Iowa addressed to Jim Saxon held in Union County jail contained two stamps and hidden morphine enough for a single dose. Sheriff Fred Collings removed the stamps and flagged the package. The letter was seized and referred to state narcotics authorities.
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QO. T. Myers
Afton
Union
Ames
Iowa
Jim” Saxon
Fred Collings
Pigeon Farm in Sac City Keeps 800 Birds on Edge of Town
John Anthony operates a pigeon farm near Sac City with 800 White Swiss Mondaines. Daily, S. M. Stouffer notes four to eight new pigeons hatch, and a pigeon matures in 28 days, fueling rapid growth. Pigeons are kept in two buildings, including a 90 foot long one. Mothers brood morning and night, fathers relieve in the afternoon. Both parents reportedly secrete milk in claws to feed youngsters. Mature birds feed on a mix of Canadian peas, Milo maize, Russian millet, wheat, and kaffir corn. Pigeon meat is served in Chicago hotels at $3 to $6 per plate.
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John Anthony
Sac City
S. M. Stouffer
Mr. Anthony
Alta
Sac
Chicago
Violent Deaths Decline In Iowa July Reports
Iowa State Board of Health figures show July violent deaths at 167 plus 22 personal crisis reports, with June 156 and May 152. Drownings rose to 30 in July from 12 in May and 22 in June, while railroad deaths were 14 in July. Homicides: May three, June two, July three. personal crisis reports: May 30, June 26, July 22. In Taylor county officials found Martin Kelso, owner of 200 acres of land and $10,000, in the insane hospital at public expense for forty three years.
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Iowa
Iowa State Board of Health
Taylor County
Martin Kelso
Insane Hospital
Road work and farms drain labor supply in August
Federal report notes road building and farm work absorbed all unemployed laborers in the state during August, reflecting a tight labor market and shifting employment patterns. The statement highlights infrastructure and agricultural sectors drawing workers as unemployment shrank.
State reports mixed job trends in iron and steel sector
The Cedar Rapids Sioux City and Dubuque areas report steady employment in iron and steel with no current unemployment, while indications point to a fall decline this fall. Other parts of the state show no unemployment, with all regions represented in the statewide report.
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Avenport
Iron and Steel
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Dubuque
August prison meal costs and city arrests figures
Des Moines city records show prison meals costing four and seven tenths cents per meal for August. A total of 1,701 arrests were made that month, up from 1,185 in August 1921 and 656 in August 1920. Auto collisions reached 192, traffic violations yielded 798 arrests, and total fines filed with city coffers amounted to 4,400 dollars.
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Des Moines
Students canoe a thousand miles to New Orleans from Iowa City
Miss Lillian Danielson of Charles City and Miss Lester of Bondurant, both state university students, left Iowa City with a full camping outfit in a canoe. They aimed for New Orleans, a journey of about 2000 miles by water, taking seven weeks to reach the Mississippi River.
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Lillian Danielson
Charles City
Lester
Bondurant
State University
Iowa City
Iowa River
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Mrs Frederickson Detained by Gypsies Near Clear Lake
Mrs Frederickson fell prey to a band of gypsies passing through Clear Lake and lost 110 dollars in a promised awakening. The con artists were chased to Mason City but she could not identify the perpetrator who took the money.
Gun Stolen From Estherville Post Office Suspected in Robbery
Last week postal authorities traced a gun stolen from Estherville to Elmer Bagan, linking it to earlier Arnolds Park shooting. The weapon, marks carved off, matched postmaster supplies. Bagan may have been involved in the Estherville robbery, while other suspects Wynn Ragan and Red Welch face ongoing scrutiny and possible charges as investigators follow multiple leads across Spirit Lake and nearby towns.
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Spirit Lake
Paulsen
Elmer Bagan
Arnolds Park
Postal Department
Estherville
Bagan
Bapan
Ragan
Red’ Welch
Emmetsburg Democrat
Welch
Red” Welch
Sheldon
Marshall Donahue
Huron
S. D
M. E
Fallen attackers flee after raid near Woon socket
Tayle confronted them and they fired on officers. Van Tayle was shot three times and taken to hospital in serious condition while Mc Rae escaped unharmed. The trio fled, forced a driver to leave town, tied him to a tree near five to six miles beyond Woon Socket, then robbed a business house in Carthage. Bandidts operate from Sheldon and Sioux City into South Dakota. Welch awaits hearing asUri awaits hearing. Sheriff Paulsen to detain Mr. Bagan with new Estherville post office robbery charge.
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Woonsocket
Carthage
Sheldon
Sioux City
South Dakota
Welch
E. A. Woods
United States
Paulsen
Bagan
Estherville
Shoeton
Rise and fall of staff ranks at a major firm
A board member resigns while a junior hire, an office boy, steps in. The public focuses on the new hire, not the retirement, suggesting that careers rise from the ranks. A railroad official asks if hiring practices consider future roles. Rock Island executives all advanced from entry positions, from car checker to stenographer to yard clerk.
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America
Rock Island
Gorman
From Office Boy to Board of Directors
The Rock Island Magazine notes that four railway executives on the board rose from early roles such as office boy, stenographer, clerk, or station helper. Each was chosen by an officer who likely anticipated future leadership. The piece suggests that future board members may be found among new hires, not just top officers.
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Ie Aequoute
Eee Ae
Board of
Rock Island Magazine
American Legion notes on unity and service in Estherville
The Estherville Maurice Doyle Post A L urges leaders to set aside narrow views and work together for the city and past, to transform Estherville into a beacon for business and the community, with the post earning a place on the Roll of Honor.
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Estherville
Maurice Doyle Post
A. L
Four Men Go Hunting Then Open Fire on Ducks
Last week four men Ray Kennedy Leo Bradford Don Kirby and Mat Donovan armed with shotguns left the city and formed a skirmishing line to stealthily ambush what they believed to be ducks. They found one duck and all fired simultaneously with malice aforethought.
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Vis
Ray Kennedy
Leo Brawford
Don Kirby
Mat Donovan
Lavoptic eye wash promotes healthy sparkling eyes
A vintage advertising snippet from Jay Johnston & Co. druggists touts Lavoptik eye wash as preventing red strained eyes and dark rings with camphor witch hazel mixed in. A free eye cup is offered with purchase.
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Jay Johnston & Co
Puffians Bird's Fatal Blow Ends Curious Battle
A fragment describes a Puffians animal strike hitting a vital spot and dying instantly. The scene notes a battle that followed, but the bird's ownership remains undetermined and likely forever unresolved.
Glycerine Mixture Promoted By Drugstore Ad Claims
Ad claims a glycerine buckthorn bark mixture named Adlerika works on both upper and lower bowel. It purportedly relieves obstinate constipation and prevents appendix trouble. Metered to gas in the stomach within ten minutes, with gas and poisons removed.
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Jay Johnstond & Co
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S. B. Carter
West Union
Fayette County
Wisconsin
Teachers College
Cedar Falls
State Organization For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
State Automobile Department
Loop
Eckley
Poland
China
Leshea
Eris
Terril
Ruthven
Graettinger
W. O. Eckley
J. A. Benson and Assistants
Max Miller
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