Farmers Inspect College Ames
A special Corn Belt Beaters Producers Association committee completed a first hand study of Iowa State College. President K A Pearson initiated the inspection to align college work with Iowa's agricultural needs and interests.
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Ames
Corn Belt Beat Producers’ Association
Iowa State College
A. Sykes
Association
K. A. Pearson
Sykes
A. L. Ames
Buckingham
H. A. Foster
Earlham
W. P. Dawson
Aurelia
Iowa Highway Case Tests New State Road Laws
Thomas Carey and Sons sue the Iowa Highway Commission in Polk County District Court seeking approval of a $4.07 per square yard bitulithic paving contract for the Des Moines Fort Des Moines road. The commission blocked the contract, arguing the new law shifts powers from boards of supervisors. The judge plans an early ruling for the May term of the supreme court. the case draws attention from highway interests, contractors, and the public statewide.
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Nevada
Highway Commission
Province of Boards of Supervisors
Supreme Court
Public Sale Dates From Journal Farm Department
Mrs. Marie Carkuff, 11 miles west of Washington, closes out sale on March 31. April 1 sale by Mrs. B. F. Boling, 1202 North 2nd Ave, State of Mousehold Goods offered.
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Marie Carkuff
Washington
B. F. Boling
North 2Nd Ave
Mousehold
Riverside
Tim Brannen
Cheaper meats week fails in Cedar Rapids reveal shopper trends
Cedar Rapids butchers report no impact from the cheaper cuts campaign as locals prefer high priced steaks and bone-in chops. They describe shoppers’ habit of choosing premium meat while discounting cheaper options, and note the public could save money if they changed buying patterns.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
H. C. L. Continues Unhindered Amid Meat Price Criticisms
Critics blame meat dealers for high prices while the H. C. L. sails on without disruption. The brief notes ongoing tensions over costs as the service proceeds.
Community Notes From Crawfordsville March 30
Mrs J B McCleary and daughter Mina visited the Ellis Kongable home in Winfield. Mrs Howard Crozier of Washington spent the day with Henry Witting. Miss Jennie Stevenson's marriage to Mr Worthington occurred March 20 and the couple will reside in California. Irene Holmes Lucile Sipe Cloyce Huston Rhue Strain and Hazel Orris returned to Iowa City to resume college. Charles McCleary is home from Camp Dodge after an honorable discharge from the U S Army.
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Crawfordsville
McCleary
Mina
Winfield
Ellis Kongable
Howard Crozier
Washington
Henry Witting
Jennie Stevenson
Gilbert Johnson Killed In Keota Electric Pole Incident
The article recalls Gilbert Johnson being killed in Keota when struck on the head by an electric light pole. He and his wife had lived here for several months, lodging at the J. S. McCleary residence during the electric system installation.
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Gilbert Johnson
Keota
J. 8. McCleary
Community expresses gratitude for kindness after loss
Mr and Mrs Jake Putman join others in thanking friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their beloved daughter. Gratitude is extended for the beautiful flowers and support from the community.
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Jake Putman
Pioneer Woman Missionary Pioneers to India Half a Century Ago
A pioneer American woman missionary, Mise Chora Sweets, became the first qualified preeilin from the Woman’s Medical College of Philadelphia and went to India about fifty years ago, marking an early entry into foreign mission work.
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Mise Chora Sweets
Womas Med +! college of
Philadelphia
India
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Masote Morena
Close OF Grain Futures
FE. W. Wagner
Iowa City
Lowa
B. Bent
D. F. Macon
Mutual
Cream Station
Green Hotel
Colenso
W. S. Reister & Sons
Washington, Iowa
Ander
Journal’s Farm Department
S .Chica Sear DE Horn
Eng
Fea Fan Aer Ca
Chicago
Washington Elevator Co
A. L. Logan
Charles Brown
Ralph Zeck
Ray C. Boyer
Washington Auto Radiator Works
S. BE. Cor. Square
So.la. Ave
J. M. Finney
South Third Street
Tr Company
Illinois
SSO A
S. M. Bixby & Co., Inc
New York
Bixby’s
Brown
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