Boy seeks shorter school day in Iowa legislation
A 9-year-old Des Moines area boy, Roland Bedell of Le Mars, writes lawmakers asking for a shorter school day. He explains teachers and a brief break would help, though he enjoys school. His uncle is state Senator T. J. Robinson, who may not take up the plea.
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Des Moines
Roland Bedell
E. T. Bedell
le Mars
T. J. B. Robinson
Franklin County
Robinson
Senate
Iowa Senate
Nation Honors McKinley as Carnation Day Observance Grows
The piece marks Carnation Day, honoring William McKinley born January 20, 1843, and the nation’s evolving tribute through monuments, ceremonies, and the simple act of wearing a carnation. It recalls McKinley’s life, beliefs, and the enduring memorabilia from Canton to Buffalo.
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McKinley
Gulf
Ous
Niles
Temple of Music
Buffalo
John G. Milburn
Canton
McKkinley
Mcinley
Marcus A. Hanna
McKlonley
Ohio
St Louis
United States
Metinley
America
Bingland
Mr. McKinley
George B. Cortelyou
Corn silage for ewes shows economic lamb gains
Iowa State tests compare rations for pregnant ewes feeding on clover or alfalfa with corn silage and show lower daily feed costs and heavier, well conditioned lambs when silage is used. Lot 3 and 4 with silage produced strong lambs, higher birth weights, and lower cost per ewe, suggesting silage as a cost effective winter feed.
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Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
College Bred Champion Guernsey Bull Draws Big Bid
Imported Rouge Second’s son, a sensational two year old Guernsey, won the national dairy show in Chicago over top competitors. Iowa State College refused a $3,000 offer, stating the animal is needed for the college herd and student instruction and could fetch $10,000. Prof. H. H. Kildee and herdsman Axel Anderson guided the champion, whose dam Imported Rouge 2nd of the Brickfield holds the world milk production record for Guernseys.
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Iowa State College
Rouge
United States
Chicago
H. H. Kildee
Axel Anderson
Rouge Second
Truman Brophy
Towa
Epithet Allowed In Switzerland Court Rules
Zurich cantonal tribunal recently ruled that calling a man an ass is lawful in anger or otherwise. The decision led to the court declining to award damages in a civil suit arising from a quarrel between two locally prominent citizens.
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Switzerland
Zurich
Insurance Baby Wins by Minute at Hospital Birth
A baby born one minute after midnight at Queen Charlotte Lying In Hospital London is cited as the first insurance baby. The maternity benefit law of $7.50 taking effect that day is noted in the report.
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Canton
Mercy Hospital
Queen Charlotte
London
Raiduight
Rural teachers sought for summer training at Iowa State
Iowa education boards authorize a six week summer session at Iowa State College from June 6 to July 25. The program focuses on home economics and agriculture for teachers seeking special training. A similar session last year proved successful and prompted demand for a permanent program.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
Board of Education
$6000 Organ to Be Installed in Dyersville Church
A $6000 organ will be installed in the Catholic church at Dyersville, marking a significant upgrade to the parish’s music program and liturgical life.
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Dyersville
Old Settlers to Erect Cabins Soon
Johnson County Iowa Old Settler Association will erect two log cabins in Iowa City to honor pioneer settlers with the spring birth. Each cabin will bear one name and about 65 logs will be donated by citizens. The group will not reuse existing cabins and Henry J. Wieneke was elected secretary, succeeding Bruce Moore who moved to California.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Johnson County
Old Settler's Association
Fair Grounds
Henry J. Wieneke
Bruce Moore
California
Charley Browns Sale Dates In Iowa and New York
A sequence of sale notices lists various horse, livestock and gear auctions scheduled in late January to February. Notable entries include Jan 31 in Wellman for CHAS BROWN. Feb 4 Moody George closing out in Washington. Feb 6 Brumback closing out in West Chester. Feb 11 Dayton Brothers closing out in West Chester. Feb 12 Dave Yoder sale in Katona. Feb 18 Tom O Flaherty with 50 head near Wellman. Feb 19 Willets Wilson near Washington. Feb 20 Everette Huber near Wellman. Feb 21 Fred Bartholomew closing out in Wellman.
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Wellman
Moody George
Washington
Brooks & Wright
E. C. Brumback
West Chester
Dayton Brothers
Dave Yoder
Katona
Tom O'Flaherty
Willets & Wilson
Everette Huber
Fred Bartholomew
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