Farley Voters Defeat Fourth School Bond Issue
Farley Iowa August 1 The town votes down a fourth bond proposal for a new public school building. History by Count Gibbs secretary shows repeated defeats from 6,500 insured loss in 1920 fire to 22,500 and 20,000 attempts. Women favor school. Gibbs laments lack of public will and calls for outside publicity and education to solve Farley’s school crisis. Population around 700. school district about 1,000. school children near 240. district valuation about 1 million dollars.
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Eagle Center Picnic Set for Wednesday in La.
Eagle Center Louisiana August 1 Special Annual harvest home picnic of this community, a 27 year old tradition, will be held Wednesday on the school grounds instead of Tuesday. The day features two baseball games other sports music dancing and two meals served directly from producer to consumer. All welcome for rural jollification.
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Eagle Center
Apple Growers Face Marketing Costs Shortfall
A Washington apple grower couple from Orondo writes of blues after final returns showed they owed the marketing league $131.25 from selling over 200 boxes of Winesaps. They faced high freight costs and heavy expenses but report a better outlook with an estimated 3500 boxes this year.
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Orondo
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Sunday Perfect for Picnickers in Bring Rain to Corn
A July day of sun and cirrus clouds gave way to a shower by 7 a. m. bringing five hundredths of an inch and a cool breeze. The rain will boost Iowa corn as the crop nears a critical stage. gardens also benefited.
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Prohibition Support voiced by labor leaders in Iowa assembly report
J R Crowell and A B Kale, secretaries of Ottumwa and Mason City Trades and Labor assemblies, cite improved health, food, clothing, and living conditions for workers under prohibition. They assert most laborers favor retaining Prohibition, and Superintendent Holeaple refutes wets' claim that workers lose a cherished right.
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Aplington man named bankruptcy trustee in W G Austin case
Dick Voord of Aplington has been named trustee in the bankruptcy of Walter G. Austin of Austinville. Oliver Longueville of Iowa Falls is counsel for Mr. Austin, confined by illness. The involuntary petition was filed with Referee J. B. Jordan, first creditors meeting held July 26, and liability schedules are being prepared. Also, creditors meeting for Joseph V Youngblut, tenant farmer of Bennington township, held with Referee Jordan. liabilities total 10151.12, rent claims 5600, assets 2402.50, exempt 2195.77.
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Service charge substitute at Sunny Side Country Club
Tipping banned in the clubs dining room with a 10 cent service charge added to checks. The trial over a week has satisfied members and staff, eliminating tip-related objections and improving mood and conduct.
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Nellie Sparison Granted $12.50 Weekly Separate Maintence
In Cedar Falls this morning Judge G W Wood ordered Mrs Nellie Sparison to receive 12.50 per week for separate maintenance from her husband George Davison an insurance solicitor. She sought 80 per month. They married January 13 1915 and have three children Roy Dorothy and George Jr. She alleged cruel and inhuman treatment.
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Bible Colors Conflict at Reclosed Congregation
A reported sermon asserts the Bible mentions no color for wives, arguing a man took a white college woman as his wife amid reported social backlash. The revived service center discussion centers on race, marriage, and biblical interpretation.
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Blood and Yellow at Frank Garden Theatre
The Frank Garden theatre presents the western feature Blood and Yellow with Broncho Billy last shown in Waterloo. An added two reel torture short features Edgar Jones and eV May Sport, plus music by the Hapl Iadian tuner Chief Silvertouch. A second engagement in Waterloo within no month signals strong local interest.
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Strand Theatre Presents Snowblind and Too Much Speed
The Strand shows Snowblind with Hugh Garth and Cullen Landis among cast, set against Canadian winter with striking photography. A two reel comedy and Pathe News accompany the feature, promising racing action and thrills in the theater program.
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Dusty Road Race Ends In Family Row Near Los Angeles
In a troubled event at Beverley Hike Speedway a Dusty road challenge led to a crash that ended the match. Pat’s dice and a Pakro racing deal follow the setback as family consent to a foreign buyer moves forward.
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Labor Union Heads Favor Prohibition in Iowa
Des Moines Aug 1 Labor unions across Iowa back the prohibition movement and its enforcement, a survey reported today by the Iowa Anti Saloon League shows. Union leaders statewide were asked if prohibition aided workers and whether they would vote for it again if asked. Most replies were positive and supportive.
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