Iowa State Pushes Factory Education Extension
The Iowa State Manufacturers' association and the Iowa State Federation of Labor urge the state board of education to fund a $35,000 extension program from Iowa State College at Ames to teach industrially employed workers in factories and shops. Dean A Marston promotes continuation schooling ideas modeled after Germany. A hearing is planned after the October date, with manufacturers and labor backing the plan.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Iowa State Board of Education
Iowa State College
Dean A. Marston
Ames Department of Engineering
Germany
State Board of Education
General Assembly
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Athletic Field for Women at State University
Iowa City October 1 Rumors say lawmakers may approve an appropriation this winter for a women’s athletic field adjoining the campus. The plan calls for a block of land to host girls sports and to match men’s facilities. Some state board of education members favor the proposal, though success is uncertain.
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Iowa City
The
State University
State Board of Education
Rural schools to feature new architectural design
Mason City reports Cerro Gordo county will lead in rural school architecture. Superintendent Clarence Benson and Architect Trafzen plan a No 7 Lime Creek township school with a full basement and modern furnace. The 283 foot building will include an extended porch and aims to reflect creditable design and pride for pupils.
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Mason City
Cerro Gordo County
Clarence T. Benson
Trafzen
Lime Creek
Danish Baptist Church Conference Moves Dan
In the general conference at Clarksgrove Minnesota the Danish Baptist Church of America decided to move the dan part of its organization. The meeting discussed church alignment and future plans.
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Des Moines
The
Danish Baptist Church of America
Clarksgrove, Minn
Banquet Etiquette and Foibles Through Toasts and Tables
A humorous guide to banquets describing tedious toasts, costly meals, and French menu tricks. It laments surplus wit, money deficits, and chaotic endings where guests dodge awkward utensils and end with a bleary finger bowl farewell.
Des Moines Seeks Transfer of Seminary Faculty and Students
Word received today states the Baptist Theological Seminary will move from Chicago to Des Moines. The institution carries an endowment of 20000 dollars and the seminary’s students likely will relocate to Des Moines.
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Ish Baptist Theological Seminary
Chicago
Des Moines
Keokuk Chief Dismissed in City Protest
Keokuk sees Chief of Police Henry M. Schevers summarily dismissed by the city commission amid a longstanding scandal. Commissioner Gray announced the immediate appointment of John M. Kenney as chief, a return to the former administration.
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Keokuk
Henry M. Schevers
Gray
John M. Kenney
Kenney
The Girl From Reetors at Graham Theatre Friday
Amusing three year crowdpleasing comedy The Girl From Reetors presented in clean Americanized form. Curtain at 8 15 with varied prices 25 85 50 75 and 1 00. Saturday curtain 8 30. patrons urged to be seated at curtain rise.
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Reetors
America
Europe
Graham
Cartain
Guarantee of Satisfaction at Graham Box Office
Attendees are assured all attractions at the Graham will please. If not fully satisfied, patrons should call the box office at the close of the first act for a cheerful refund of their money.
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Graham
Rally Day at Baptist Church Draws 300 and Praise
The Sunday Rally Day at the Baptist church drew over 300 attendees, hailed as the best Bible school day yet. The program featured Nate Fields and J C Caner in the orchestra, Miss Pingrey's illustrated talk, Mrs Shepherdson's Bible scenes, and plans for a week of evening lectures on different lands.
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the Baptist Church
Bible School
Nate Fields
J. C. Caner
J. W. Lemley
Episcopal Chappel
Pingrey
Miller
Iowa
Washington
Township Teachers Meeting Dates Set Across County
Miss Minnie Conner county superintendent plans township meetings for teachers in Clay Marion Washington and others this fall. Sessions on Oct 8 11 19 cover No 1 Vet and Bicher schools with later dates to be fixed. Half holidays granted for attendance. reading circle books on school problems to be discussed. aim to improve rural schools.
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Minnie Conner
Clay
Oregon
Haskina
Marion
No. 1
Bicher School
Washington
Miss Conner
Sideboards and Whiskers Fad Provokes Sermon Rant
Poet Walt Mason laments a looming fashion trend as men embrace whiskers and British fire escarpes while he recalls his long campaign against sideburns. He warns that changing styles could corrupt youth and bring nationwide retribution.
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Anette Chauncey
Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Free Hair
Advertises Parisian Sage hair product offering dandruff relief and hair shine. Claims a 50 cent bottle available at dealers with Lemmon's Pharmacy as a guaranteed seller and features a girl with Auburn hair on cartons and bottles.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
White's Wonderful Exhibition: Vicious Three-Year-Old Buffalo Bulls
Promotion for a rare event featuring a man against full grown buffalo bulls, claimed to be the first of its kind. The act promises a battle royal with wild, untrained bulls and notes Mr. White's reputation for breaking horses.
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Mr. White
Buffalo Great Exhibition of Bad Horses
An event at Kalosa Iowa features a horse exhibition and handling of various misbehaving horses free of charge during the afternoon shows on October 10 11 and 12 with a 25 and 50 cent admission. A fifty dollar reward is offered for any horse not controllable. A Shetland pony ride contest promises a five dollar prize.
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Kalosa
Towa
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Ham
Baptist Church
Ance
Shepherdson
By Walt Mason
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OLD Buppalo Bulls
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Bobbi
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