Iowa May Lose Floral Heritage Warns Scientist
Iowa City with Aug 9 report notes Prairie State wildflowers face grave diminishment as farmland expands. Prof Rohumil Shimek of State University of Iowa urges conservation to protect diverse blooms once marking the plains. He describes rich spring displays fading under neglect and vandalism by tourists and collectors.
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Transplanting Aids Discussed Amid Garden Losses In Cities
A letter questions widespread plant losses caused by weed growth and vandals in urban spaces. It calls for practical care of gardens and asks if agencies can curb damage before it escalates while proposing world teaching and sane study work in public schools as a remedy with strong conservation features and strict park regulations.
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Pioneer Resident of Iowa Falls Found Dead on Porch
Parley W. Manning, a pioneer resident of Iowa Falls, was found dead in his porch chair from heart disease. He was widowed, advanced in years, and lived most of his life in the town with time spent in Mount Vernon. Survived by a brother J. H. Manning, several grown children in Mount Vernon and Bennett, Ia. Funeral was held last evening with interment in Union Cemetery.
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World War Boys to Hold Reunions
Des Moines reports that the 168th Iowa regiment will reunite at Camp Dodge on August 19 and 26 during the Iowa National Guard encampment. The Sudresmen plan to attend, with assurances of $0 to 1,000 in support. A Thirty-fourth Division reunion is set for August 24 and 26 in Des Moines, drawing veterans from Iowa and neighboring states. Major Thomas Hollowell, Fort Madison warden, leads the Thirty-fourth.
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