Iowa farmers wire electric lines for homes and farms
Farmers across hundreds of Iowa communities are wiring homes and farm buildings with high tension lines from central plants. An Iowa Falls to Reinbeck line will supply Dec 1 with six crews at work, cost about 36000 dollars, serving 95 patrons and up to 190 more. Other lines from Keokuk to Burlington connect cities, guarding against lightning outages. Five damage claims totaling 70000 dollars arise from a Griswold accident, largest 25000 dollars. Ice cream use per Iowan rises with state dairy profits, and state institutions milk 783 cows for a net profit. Government aid for disabled veterans is highlighted by Dr. Frank L. Williams, with hospitals open free of charge.
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Des
Moines
Iowa
Iowa Falls
Hardin County
Reinbeck
Grundy County
Great Dam
Keokuk
Missouri
Ilinois
Burlington
Fort Madison
Illinois
Minnesota appoints J A O Preus as governor headline
The new Minnesota governor is Hon. J. A. O. Preus, son of Dr. C. K. Preus, president of Luther College. Luther College is the Norwegian institution at Decorah. Another Iowan honored is Hon. D. W. Davis, re elected governor of Idaho, formerly residing at Rippey Greene County.
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Minnesota
J. A. O. Preus
C. K. Preus
Luther College
Decorah
D. W. Davis
Idaho
Rippey
Greene County
Dubuque Boat and Boiler Works Builds Steel Barges
One of the largest U S steam boat firms is in Iowa at Dubuque Boat and Boiler Works. It delivered seven steel barges for Mississippi service between St Louis and St Paul, costing over a million dollars, towed by the steamer Eleanor, with plans for a coal and produce line in 1921.
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United States
Iowa
Dubuque
Mississippi River
St. Louis
St. Paul
Eleanor
Death of A. F. Stattler Noted English Colony Founder
A. F. Stattler, longtime judge at major American horse shows and founder of the Plymouth County English colony in 1879, died in Los Angeles. He was renowned as a premier horseman and split his time between England and California in recent years.
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A. F. Stattler
Los Angeles
Plymouth County
United States
England
California
Arkansas Legislators to visit Iowa State College for agricultural study
Between eighty and one hundred Arkansas lawmakers and governor elect Thomas McRae will come to Ames to gather material for stronger agricultural education in Arkansas. Arkansas bankers raised $15,000 to fund the trip, and the party will also tour Missouri Indiana and Illinois agricultural colleges before returning south.
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Arkansas
Thomas McRae
Iowa State College
Ames
Missouri
Indiana
Illinois
Farm Shipments From Anamosa Truck Farm
The reforma tory at Anamosa yields a large crop this season. A surplus was sent to other institutions including Rockwell City twenty bushels of onions, Woodward epileptic colony fifty bushels of onions and 1100 pounds of cabbage, and Fort Madison penitentiary ten barrels of sauerkraut and 300 bushels of onions.
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Anamosa
Rockwell City
Woodward
Fort Madison
Yankee Robinson Show Sold to Lancaster Man
Col. Fred Buchanan sells the Yankee Robinson circus to W. C. Hall of Lancaster Missouri. Hall plans winter quarters near Granger and ships the show to Missouri. Hall, a noted horseman, trains animals and built the midwest touring fame of the troupe. The original Yankee Robinson site in Jefferson Greene County is honored with annual tributes when circuses visit.
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Col
Fred Buchanan
W. C. Hall
Lancaster
Granger
Camp Dodge
Hall
Missouri
aHil
America
Buchanan
Mid-West
Yankee Robinson
Jefferson
Greene County
Orton Brothers
Dallas County
Ringlings
Postville
Allamakee County
Nebraska Leper Escapes to Wander Iowa City to City
Charles Young, Nebraska’s only leper, escaped from a Madison county home amid a nationwide search. He reportedly travels from town to town exposing others to the disease while state and federal agencies coordinate a pursuit. Young, once cushioned with luxuries, seeks a hand to mouth life. he may have contracted leprosy in the Philippines after army service.
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Omaha
Nebb
Charles Young
Nebraska
Madison County
Hawaii
Catville Islang
Young
Madison
State Health Department
Philippines
The
Nebraska University
Onaha
Iat County
Beime
Calaboose
Burt
Gasoline Versus the Red Door Punishment Change
A dated item notes a father replacing old corporal punishment with locking the garage as a disciplinary method. The brief references a home incident and a shift in approach, citing a Los Angeles Times theme.
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Los Angeles Times
Labor Situation In Iowa Not Bad Says Urick
In Des Moines November 29 There is not a large pool of idle workers but conditions show a future surplus risk says Iowa State Labor Commissioner A L Urick. He notes factory shutdowns at Waterloo Gas Engine and Dubuque Par-Par Slice plus other plants while unskilled labor persists and building trades expect layoffs after current work ends. A state survey finds 6696 needed corn huskers and evokes fear of winter storms delaying harvest of about 440 million bushels unless 3000 workers are found.
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Des Moines
A. L. Urick
J. M. Sullivan
United States Employment
Erview
Chicago
Urick
Waterloo Gays Engine Company
fari-Parr Slice Company
Dubuque
Iowa
Schwab Describes Work Poor Man in Dinner Chat
Charles M. Schwab commented at a Loretto dinner about a rich man who is work poor, constantly hampered by ongoing operations and short on funds. He quipped that such a fellow digs so much he stays in a hole.
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Charles M. Schwab
Mr. Schwab
Next Ad Club Meet Set for Ft. Dodge
The Associated Advertising Clubs of Iowa plan their 1921 convention in Ft. Dodge, possibly in September, moving from Des Moines after three years. President H M Knutson and other officers will tour clubs statewide to arrange plans, with changes to dues and a new member rule for towns without clubs. The constitution will be rewritten and exhibitions of member work may be included.
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Des Moines
Associated Advertising Clubs of
Iowa
Ft. Dodge
H. M. Knutson
Mason City
W. S. Avant
H. L. Adams
Adams
Birds and Traps Curiosity Helps Birds Feed Near Traps
Birds, rather than fearing traps, often seek them for easy feed during migration. This behavior can nuisance trapper but aids ornithologists by providing samples when birds are caught.
Healthful Laughter in Medical Perspective
A historical note argues laughter aids digestion and claims ancient customs of jesters and balloons boosted health. The author cites a physician-like tone, linking humor to bodily benefits and praising traditional practice as medically founded.
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Hutfeland
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