Des Moines Plans Part Time Vocational Schools
Des Moines Iowa Aug 7 State superintendent J V Lin announces enforcement of part time vocational schools in about 20 Iowa cities this fall. The program supports minors 14 to 16 who work must attend eight hours of school weekly and a reduced 40 hour work week. Schools will arise in districts with 15 or more work certificates. Funding comes mainly from Smith Hughes federal funds about 69000 this year plus 40000 state aid. Curriculum focuses on citizenship technical skill and personal development with teachers visiting workshops to tailor instruction.
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Des Moines
J. V. Lin
Iowa
General Assembly
Linn
Smith-Hughes
Towans to West Point
Washington reports that Rusgelll Minty of Fort Dodge and William Joseph Becker, both nominated by senators and representatives, have been advised by the War Department that they are entitled to admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point this month.
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Towans
West Point
Washington, D. C
Rusgelll
Minty
Fort Dodge
Kenyon
William Joseph Becker
Dubuque
Sweet
War Department
United States Military Academy
Storm Damages Crops and Buildings in Littleton
A heavy wind and electric storm hit Littleton on Aug 7 causing widespread damage to farms and homes. Siloes belonging to L. V. T. Francis north of town and George Alexander to the east were blown down. a windmill wheel at E. & Miller’s farm broke off. apple and other fruit were stripped. orchards suffered. A large sattonwood tree near the Will Trebon tract blocked traffic until moved.
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Littleton
L. V. T. Francis
George Alexander
E. &. Miller
Will Trebon Tract
Hampton Building Boom Defies Handicap in Hampton Parish
In Hampton Louisiana on August 7 a special report notes high prices for materials and labor, yet a large amount of building activity continues. The survey lists improvements valued over 190000 with projects including residences, a canning company upgrade, a feeding station, nursery office, and various repairs led by local firms and residents. Details name Blaire Murphy, C F Meier, Swift & Co, and multiple property owners.
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Jdampton
Seluw
C. Murphy
Jerrigan
F. H. Dirst
Rule
N. B. Ferris
E. A. Beebe
Bert Claypool
W. H. Koell
C. Chadima
Swift & Co
C. F. Meier
Sam Dreyer
Ferris Nursery
Best oats crop reported in Grundy county
Pleasant Valley township yields top oats 46 bushels to the acre as L L Rouseman threshes 2,329 bushels from 50 acres. The feature crops a Grun dy Center dispatch notes farm activity and local deaths and sales including George Saul selling an acre farm near Buckingham for 440 dollars per acre. interconnected notices include Clyde Smith family plans, a Dakota trip, and a Moore County funeral.
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Grundy Center
Ian
Pleasant Valley
L. L. Rouseman
Clyde Smith
Iowa
Dakota
Minnesota
Jesse Hong
Whitten
M. E
Louis George
Melrose Township
Murphy
A.W. Meyer
Con. Weyer
Wellsburg
George Saul
Reinbeck
Buck ‘Ingham
Tom Udrichl
Fraer
Mr. Saul
33 Day Drought Hits Hampton Ends by Rain
Hampton Pennsylvania August reports a 33 day drought broken by a rain on Wednesday morning lasting over an hour. Last rain was July 3, with light showers in some areas. Drought harmed garden truck and late potatoes, reduced fruit, and moistened oats which yielded 38 to 40 bushels. Harvest conditions were otherwise favorable for oats and early hay.
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Hampton
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Vera Thompson
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Chicago
Phelps
Jefferson
Grundy CO
Booth-Joseph Co. Jewelers
Nat'l Bank Blig
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Kayser’s
Silken
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