Iowa Far Behind In Improved Roads Compared With States
A Minnesota Highway Commission report shows Iowa has 162000 miles of road with only about 1664 miles improved by permanent work. The document compares Iowa to central western states and notes eastern states lead in permanent road development. It cites state aids, expenditures, and pending funds for road projects.
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Iowa
State Highway Commission of
Minnesota
Mamadam
Athens
Momioues
Pelee
North Dakota
South Dakota
Covics
Washington
California
New York
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Rhode Island
Governor backs plan for permanent Iowa roads
Des Moines reports Governor B F Carroll unable to attend due to bronchitis but authorizes President Lafe Young to announce that he will back the Good Roads plan for permanent state roads in the January legislature. The convention also discusses bonds of 25 million dollars and a one mill road levy to start the program using auto taxes and strengthened dirt roads.
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Des Moines
Iowa Good Roads Association
Resolutions
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
Paul Carroll
funeral of Mrs. Ramsey at West Monroe home
The funeral of Mrs. W. P. Ramsey was held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home on West Monroe street, in charge of Rev. A. S. Smith. Pall bearers included Perry Hays, D. J. Ross, Harry Darbyshire, Don Hampsher, Clyde Birney, and F. M. Lytle. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Ramsey
W. P. Ramsey
West Monroe Street
A. 5. Smith
Perry Hays
D. J. Ross
Harry Darbyshire
Don Hampsher
Clyde Birney
F. M. Lytle
Elm Grove Cemetery
Thelma Dramatic Evening at Graham Theatre
Amusements announce a one night presentation of Thelma a Marie Correlli tale adapted for stage with dramatic mysticism featuring Odin Thor and a love story between Thelma and Sir Phillip Errington. Olaf Guidmar the Vikings descendant is killed by a witch aboard a fire ship as the Midnight Sun nears. Tickets 1 30 60 cents.
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Graham Theatre
Thelma
Marie Corelli
Odin
Thor
Sir Phillip Errington
London
Alten Fjord
Norway
Olaf Guidmar
Valkyre
Train Schedule Fragments Show Mixed Arrivals and Departures
A garbled listing shows various train numbers, arrival and departure times, freight and passenger services, and notes about daily or Sunday operation. The fragment references multiple lines and agents, indicating a historic timetable page with scattered routing details.
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Rps
Frank J. Wilson & Company
Iry
Minnesota High
Brown & Helwige
Casey Bros
Co. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Towa
Charles A. Dewey
Notary Public
Over Washington Co. Savings Bank
Eicher & Livingston
Offie
Edmund D. Morrison
Morrison Bldg
North Side Square
J.J. Kellogg
South Side Square
W. M. Keeley
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Crall’s
E. J. Perry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Sherman Brother
D. F. Macon
Macon
Austin Sutherland
R. Rb
el Comfo
Elrpey
Graham
P. J. Hanley
Over Kiein Kio Ko
Harry H. Ross
Foley
Bright
Lemmon’s
Aaile
Automobile
R. Oo
G. Fox
W. P.R. C. Dubois
Seay
Washington Lodge
A. F
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Lim
N . G.S. Lim
Washington Branch
Nno
HL W. Russel
Lo West Lim
Chicago
Mdae
Milwaukee Moise
Cecccsecckk Gee PF
L. Broadgate
Fasthound
So’west Lim
Saasiess So
Ble
Sever Scsaie
Bunday
Nath
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