How to Build Public Playgrounds Exhibit Arrives in Iowa City
A traveling social museum on public welfare opens at the University of Iowa next week. It covers housing and labor conditions, parks, family rehabilitation, social hygiene, and city utilities, with new sociological material from Chicago and other sources. The exhibit travels to Nebraska and then to Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other universities.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
University of Nebraska
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Chicago
Department of Political Economy and Sociology
Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy
Evangelical conference opens under Bishop Breyfogel in Ackley
Ackley Iowa April 5 special the Iowa conference of the Evangelical association began its first day under Bishop S C Breyfogel D D Rev L W Bock was reappointed secretary Greetings were received from Father Quass of near Cedar Rapids J M Yagey The report notes ministerial roots near the Mississippi river and recalls long service of Rev M J Miller who has died this year The conference granted credentials to G G Zellhoefer H Sasstoan and A Herzberge and licenses to preach to H Raecker Jr and A Henning Dr Heinmiller spoke on the value of man and salvation noting the high price God places on souls.
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Ackley
Iowa
The
Evangelical Association
S. C. Breyfogel
D. D
L. W. Bock
Father Quass
Cedar Rapids
J. M. Yagey
Mississippi River
M. A. Noe
M. J. Miller
la Porte City
G. G. Zellhoefer
H. Sasstoan
A. Herzberge
Dr. Heinmiller
Compromise on School Courses in State Plan
A Des Moines report describes a senate compromise on the state board of education’s coordination plan. The measure preserves home economics in all schools but limits future course control. it also restricts board members’ residency and urges rescission of the October 8, 1912 order.
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Des Moines
Senate
State Board of Education
Acts of the Thirty-third General Assembly
the Thirty-third General Assembly
Board of Education
Gracie Emmett Headlines Majestic Three Day Run
Miss Gracie Emmett the Irish comedienne headlines the Majestic for three days starting Monday afternoon in Mrs. Murphy's Second Husband. The four member sketch, noted for humor, features the Ward Bros monocled bars, Fred and Eva Mozart snow shoe dancers, Ross and Shaw musicians and comedians, and Rothe and Anthony with songs and piano. Superintendent L H Minkel of Fort Dodge schools travels home after a visit in Waterloo with his wife and children.
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Gracie Emmett
The
Majestic
Emmett
Murphy
Ward Bros
Fred
Eva Mozart
Ross and
Shaw
Rothe
Anthony
Bfil
L. H. Minkel
Fort Dodge Schools
Waterloo
Wis
Five Mile Limit Bill Passes Senate In Des Moines
The Iowa Senate passed the five mile limit measure after amendments to allow existing saloons to run until licenses expire and to preserve the brewery until a city vote abolishes it. A commission would appraise property values with a $160,000 appropriation to reimburse owners. House approval is expected. A workingmen’s compensation bill faced delays with amendments proposing a new three member commission and $20,000 to study the issue, delaying final action.
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Des Moines
Senate
Iowa City
Clarkson
DeWolf
Kimball
Council Bluffs
Kimpall
Face Care Secret Promises Youthful Skin
An advertisement touts mercorized wax as the best way to keep the face clean fresh and youthful claiming it absorbs old skin particles and avoids ordinary cosmetics. It recommends applying an ounce at night as cold cream and washing away in the morning to reveal a rosier look and diminish blemishes freckles pimples blotches and blackheads. A stronger bath with gaxolite and hazel is touted for stubborn wrinkles surpassing massage creams.
Wilson Invited to Speak in Des Moines November Visit
Des Moines hosts outline plans for a visit by President Wilson in November to address the Iowa State Teachers association in annual convention. Key organizers include Jerry Sullivan of Des Moines and Secretary of State Bryan aiding the effort. The legislature passed a bill limiting petitions for saloon reform to one circulation every five years.
IOWA PATENTS AND LOCAL ADVERTISEMENTS
Patents granted to Iowans include Harrow attachment and reversing mechanism for locomotives by Lorin W. Barger Davenport works. Other filings: articulated locomotive and traction wheel by Barger, John Blong Atkins on Travtion wheel, Harvey McFarland atkinson, Sanitary hog trough by Joseph A. Moren Grand River, Animal Oiting Review by Elsworth J Smith Hastings. Waterloo Furnace Supply Co advertises furnace and pump repair by phone 420.
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Iowa
Atkinson
Linge
Harvey P. McFarland
Mileton
Joseph A. Moren
al. Moren
Grand River
Elsworth J Smith
Hastings
Factories May Locate in City
Two new factories are expected to locate here in the coming months. The Wetmore Adding Machine Co of Milwaukee is seeking a site in a wood, while the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Co. and Co-Op factory of Ottumwa are also considering locations. Both projects target Water Town as a potential site, underscoring the city’s rising status as an industry center.
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Wreerlow
Tds
Wetmore Adding Machine Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Wireh
Atony
Chicago
Rock Isliad & Paedtie Thio
Cie
Lichty Letter to the Courier Reports Spring Farm Outlook
Zion resident Lichty writes to the Courier with news of the early spring season. He notes thawing since last Saturday, wildfowl arrivals in large numbers, and the snow nearly gone. Farmers wear hopeful smiles for another bumper crop year despite easing conditions.
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Mo. Lichty
Zion
Patna
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Traveling Social Museum
HOUSE
National Hygienic Review
Moresco
W.A. Covell & Son
Waterloo Furnace Supply Co
Lichty
Waterloo Theatre
Henry W. Savage
Matic Organization
Amos Roach
By Hettinger
First Congregational Church
West Fourth and South Streets
Paige
Glenwood
Gray & Davis
Westbrook
Brighton
Montrose
Maplehurst
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
Detroit Motor Car CO
Detroit, Michigan
Iowa Gas Engine CO
Center Street
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