Tobacco growers urged to lift profits via better methods
Washington reports Department of Agriculture officials say planters earn about 700 million dollars from a 1 billion pound crop and profits could rise with improved cultural practices. They cite rotation, adapted tobacco strains, pest control, and proper handling as key factors. Visitors Alberto Goyena and Uruguay delegates praised Iowa State College for its agricultural methods and corn quality.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Connecticut Valley
Alberto Goyena
Iowa
Uruguay
Lowa
Uruguay Delegation Visits Iowa State College
A Uruguayan government delegation of three agricultural experts and two private citizens visited Iowa State College Ames. They traveled from San Francisco via the State Fair and will proceed to Canada Europe before returning home.
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Ames
Iowa
Uruguay
U S. A
Iowa State College
United States
San Francisco
Canada
Europe
Lugo A. Surraco
Joaquin JD. Quintera
Hipolito J. Gallinas
Arturo Abella
Iowa State professor eyeing Nebraska State college chair
Prof. R K Bliss of Iowa State College extension animal husbandry may become head of a similar department at Nebraska State Agricultural College Lincoln. Nebraska's Prof. RE Barnett offered the post after the State fair and urged Bliss by telegraph. Prof. Perry G Holden may decline a five thousand dollar annual offer to head a larger Iowa movement with Des Moines business backing and several other offers.
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Ames
R. K. Bliss
Iowa State College Extension Division
Nebraska State Agricultural College
Lincoln
RE. A. Barnett
Nebraska
Bliss
Perry G. Holden
Greater Iowa
Des Moines
West Chester Church Debt Pledges Aim to Eliminate
Last Sabbath the United Presbyterian church pastor announced $450 pledged toward a $1200 debt. After the service $50 more was pledged, with hope for further pledges soon. The debt should be lifted before September 20. Those willing to help may send a pledge to Pastor WF F Graham West Chester Iowa.
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United Presbyterian Church
Wf&f. Graham
West Chester
Iowa
American Tourists Purloin Much Soap
London reports hotels facing soap shortages as American tourists allegedly steal hotel soap. A prominent manager quips that no American tourist can resist pocketing a cake of soap if unobserved, highlighting cross channel differences in manners.
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London
New Hospital at Fairfield to be Dedicated
Fairfield prepares for the dedication of Jefferson county’s new 250 bed hospital on September 17. The three story red brick building includes modern operating rooms portable telephones and a top scale sun porch for consumptives. Miss Amy Beers of Muskegon Michigan will serve as superintendent arriving Thursday.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County
Washington County
H Street
Adams
Madison Streets
Amy Beer
Muskegon
Mich
Beers
New York City
Five Million New Voters Eligible For Presidential Ballot
The Republican national committee targets first time voters this year as about 5,000,000 may cast ballots for president. Estimated breakdown shows 3,090,000 new male voters and 1,350,000 women and naturalized citizens, with total potential voters near 26,000,000. In 1906 about 14,588,442 votes were cast from 22,? million eligible, roughly 70 percent participation.
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Republican National Committee
Something Cruel About It Benevolent Party
An angler defends fishing as not cruel after three days without a bite and facing goats, wasps, a lost knife, and sunburn in the river. The exchange frames fishing as a stubborn sport despite misfortunes.
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Quick Permanent Kidney Help
An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a safe reliable remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and urinary irregularities. It claims to halt disease progression and then cure underlying causes, available in a yellow Lemmon's Pharmacy package.
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Lemmon
Philadelphia Man Breaks Neck in Staircase Fall
Lawrence Campbell aged sixty five of Philadelphia awakened for Sunday paper and slipped on the stairs after moving through the hall. He fell headlong down two flights breaking his neck and was taken to the hospital where doctors predicted he would not survive.
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Lawrence Campbell
Philadelphia
Child with eczema finds relief with Baxo Salve
Mrs E P Hook of Connersville Indiana reports her daughter’s eczema on hands improving after using Baxo Salve. She credits two tubes with full clearance and endorses the product’s germ destroying healing action. Sherman Bros Druggists Washington Iowa offer a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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E VP. Hook
17Th Street
Connersville
Ind
Sherman Bros., Druggists
Washington
Iowa
Iowa tax reforms likely as legislature nears
In Des Moines discussions point to reforms for the Iowa tax system with lawmakers expected to seek legislation when the next session convenes. The focus centers on addressing problems faced by the Iowa tax commissioners and shaping a revised framework.
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Des Moines
Boy Frightens Mine Keg Fire. Child Dies
Knoxville report details five year old William Wilfong playing near a coal mine. He lit a match to locate a dropped cap, clothing caught fire, and he fled home fatally burned after allegedly throwing the lighted match into a keg of powder.
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Knoxville
Here
Wm. Wilfong
Tragic Death of Clarence Weaver at Clear Lake
The body of eighteen year old Clarence Weaver, grandson of Iowa Supreme Court Justice Weaver, was found floating in Clear Lake. Missing since Friday, authorities suspect foul play as police investigate possible murder amid a family camping trip.
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Mason City
Clarence Weaver
Jefferson County Old Settlers Set October Reunion
Fairfield Sept 4 The Jefferson County Old Settlers Association will hold its annual reunion on Tuesday October 1. Dr J Fred Clarke secretary and Lon G D McGaw president led a planning meeting. Merchants in Fairfield pledge strong support for a standout program and celebration this year.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County Old Settlers Association
J. Fred Clarke
Lon. G. D. McGaw
Jefferson County
National Tax Conference Opens in Des Moines
The sixth annual National Tax Conference opened in Des Moines on Sept. 4 and will run through Thursday. The commission comprises tax commissioners from various states and will discuss tax issues without taking formal action. It aims to study problems and recommend reforms.
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Des Moines
National Tax Conference
Ames Enrollment May Exceed 1900 This Year
Ames reports a record fall enrollment at Iowa State College with registrar Herman Knapp noting registrations over the 1900 mark. The rise from 1911 exceeds 100, signaling the largest attendance in the college’s history and a likely standing room only situation.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Herman Knapp
Unknown man brought to Des Moines hospital near death
Police seek identit y of a man found unconscious on the courthouse lawn Sunday night. Only initials W E K MeG tattooed on his right arm. He was moved to Methodist hospital where he lies near death. initial name John Doe appears in records.
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Des Moines
W. EK. Meg
Methodist Hospital
John Doe
Court House
Hydrophobia reported on farm near Ogden
Hydrophobia is reported at the Ira Earl farm northwest of Ogden in Boone County. Several dogs are affected or have died. The animals are kept in a yard and roam the area frothing at the mouth and biting objects. Precautions prevent any person or animal from entering the yard or contact with the maddened dogs.
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Boone
Ira Earl
Ogden
Painter Falls From Scaffold At Keokuk
William Hockaday, a painter, fell three stories from a sling scaffold at 400 Main Street and landed on his back after the rope broke. He was taken to Graham hospital with a slight chance of recovery. Hockaday worked alone preparing to paint a cornice when the line parted. Several Main Street residents witnessed the accident. YT. L. Parks of Murrayville Ga was recently cured of kidney trouble and praised Foley Kidney Pills as non habit forming.
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Keokuk
William Hockaday
Main Street
Graham Hospital
Hockaday
L. Parks
Murrayville
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