Last gap in Keokuk dam closed amid river surge
Keokuk July 22 the Mississippi Power dam across the river at this place had the last crib for the foundation completed on the Iowa side. Superintendents Dexter P. Cooper and H. T. Herrick met at the join and clasped hands amid celebration. Water rose about four feet and will rush through archways as work continues. Engineer Cooper says the dam will be finished and electric energy distributed within a year.
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Hawthorne Election Sparks West Ventilation Debate
Paterson New Jersey July 23 Hawthorne township near the city holds an election that has created unexpected excitement as residents debate a controversial ventilation issue affecting schools and public facilities.
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Hawthorne School Ventilation Funding Contention
Hawthorne residents face a vote on a $4 600 ventilation funding to meet board of education standards. The Hawthorne school board insists cash must be approved or the three R's will be jeopardized, with two schools in town potentially affected.
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Fourth anniversary of Turkish constitutional regime observed
Constantinople marks the four year anniversary with Christian services for massacre victims and decorated Moslem and Jewish houses with colors and flowers.
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Baptists set plan for large church addition in Washington
A fourteen member Baptist committee led by Frank Sage raised 5050 dollars for a north end addition to the Washington church. Plans call for a 36 by 58 foot wing with a 750 seat main room, five classrooms, a dining room, and private spaces. Exterior stucco finish and interior upgrades aim for a late fall completion.
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Des Moines Weather Report Sees Cool Week With Heavy Rain
Des Moines reports a cool week with average temperature 6 to 10 degrees below normal and above normal rainfall except in three southern counties. Northern and central areas saw heavy rain over 2.00 inches, aiding corn, pastures, and gardens while oats lodging may hinder harvest in the north. George M. Chappel.
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George M. Chappel
Spelling Fumbles Hit Naval Academy Exam Takers
A survey of recent United States Naval Academy entrance papers reveals widespread spelling and grammar errors. Over three fourths of candidates failed the spelling section, with many miswriting common words and showing poor geography and history knowledge.
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Bosanize
France
New Nickel Face to Feature Buffalo and Indian Portrait
Secretary MacVeagh has ordered a complete redesign of the five cent piece to replace the Goddess of Liberty with a buffalo on the obverse and place the head of an Indian on the reverse. J. W. Fraser of New York collaborates with treasury officials on the new design.
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J. W. Fraser
New York
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