Probing Peach Basket Stories Across States
Des Moines and Iowa City tailed peach basket notes to trace cost at shipment. Wm Walker of Des Moines paid 3.50 per basket. inspectors computed Des Moines costs at 2.42. Mt Vernon Texas peaches fetched 2.25 per basket locally. Mt Vernon Elberta noted at 2.25.
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Des Moines
State
Wand Dairy Department
Daily Press
Wm. Walker
John Lucas
Elkron
Ark
J. S. Bittner
Food and Dairy Department
van Buren
Walker
Bittner
Towa City
Iowa City
Berry Fry
A. Kasper
Mt. Vernon
Tex
Charles Henry Paxson Buried at Manchester
Obituary notes the burial of Charles Henry Paxson in Oakland Cemetery Manchester following his death August 14 at his home. Born April 14 1871 he was son of long time community builder Charles Paxson and mourned by five sisters. Also mentions local gunboat transport to Chicago for Capt W F Grossman and several civic events upcoming including Knights of Pythias picnic Civil War veterans picnic and a union church service led by Prof Wm F Hintzman.
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Manchester
Charles Henry Paxson
Beatty
Methodist Church
Claude McCabe
First Church
Scientist
Dubuque
Oakland Cemetery
Mr. Paxson
Charles Paxson
Delaware County State Bank
Altho
J. M. Morisey
Indianapolis
Nell Hayes
Omaha
Sue Paxson
Emma
Upland
Cal
Rath
W. A
Ching
Gross
Camp Cady
Manchester & Oneida Raillroad
Chicago
Person Lodge
Knights of Pythos
Castle Hall
Hutchinson Park
Maquoketa
Kk. P
Wm. F. Hintzman
National Public Welfare League
Japanese Woman to Study Editing Here in United States
Miss Miyorko Kobeshi, proprietor and editor of Fujin Shuho, the woman's weekly, will study journalism in the United States for three years starting in August. She aims to bring back training for the journalism course at the new Tokyo Women's University led by president Inazo Nitobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOKIO
Miyorko Kobeshi
Fujin Shuho
United States
Kobeshi
Tokio Women’s University
Inazo Nitobe
County Officers Feast at Park Melon Party
About 700 Iowa county officials and families gathered at Muscatine County court house park for a watermelon feast after a day of county conventions. Prof John Brindley urged more county authority to simplify tax laws and improve state and county operations.
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Muscaline
Iowa
Court House Park
John B. Brindley
Anos
Court House
Iowa Code Committee
Brindley
State College
Code Committee
Bruntley
State Fair Board Breathes Easier as Cars Resume Runs
Des Moines report notes street cars resumed in city by 2 PM and full service returns by 4 PM with extra cars to the fair. Shuttle rail service to the grounds planned from Friday. State Fair Board President Charles E. Cameron says prospects for a successful fair are strong with full concession space and a robust program. Attendance expected near 360,000 barring bad weather. past two years exceeded 300,000, with a prewar peak around 280,000.
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Des Moines
State Fair
Rock Island
Charles E. Cameron
State Fair Board
Building Permits Reported for Several Projects
J Kash at 1120 Fifth West files permit for remodeling valued at 400.00. L J Nethbter of 306 heating plant seeks permit totaling 150.00. J H Greeks, 62 Franklin, applies for porch work valued at 350.00. HA Renz at 227 Center applies for porch remodeling at 700.00. TM M Hench, 1 Williston, shows permits with amounts 200.90 and 200.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kash
L. J. Nethbter
J. H. Greeks
Franklin
HA. Renz
Poarch
M. Hench
Williston
Cocoanut Oil shampoo advert promises splendid hair care
An advertisement extols refined cocoanut oil shampoo as superior to alkali soaps and other preparations. It claims the greaseless formula cleanses scalp and hair thoroughly, rinses easily, reduces dust and dandruff, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and easy to manage. Available cheaply at drug stores.
Deems Refuses To Help Palmer In Price Fixing Plan
Osterville Mass August 21 J and Deems former food administrator at his summer home refused Attorney General Palmers invitation to reorganize town forces into a price fixing body. He said he would help but required preparation and access to records in Washington and experienced staff to do effective work. He warned without full records relief to the public would be slow.
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Osterville
Mass
Iowa Food Administration
Washington
J. &. Deems
Palmer
Tony
Towa
Burllington
Parkersburg Man Seriously Injures Boy by His Car
Dubuque Iowa August 21 George Clark delivery boy for Avro drug store was seriously injured when struck by a car driven by H W Wilhelm of Parkersburg Iowa. He was taken to Mercy hospital with a fractured skull and other injuries. Wilhelm was arrested and released on bond pending the outcome. The boy about 12 jumped from a streetcar track and ran into the car as it approached the Hill street switch.
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Dubuque
George 4
Clark
Avro Drug Store
H. W. Wilhelm
Parkersburg
Mercy Hospital
Wilhelm
Hill Street
Murder Echoes in Iowa River Murder Case
In Dubuque Iowa James Townsend a 19 year old returned soldier confessed to killing his stepfather Frank Crees following family strife at their Catfish Creek home. He said he struck him with a window weight and disposed of the body by weighting it with a rock and sinking it in the Mississippi near Sev enth Street while his mother and seven siblings slept. The drowned man was later identified as Frank Crees.
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Dubuque
Mississippi
Catfish Creek
James Townsend
Giellis
Seventh Street
Whis
Ile
Townsend
An Invigorator Ad for Horsford’s Acid Phosphate
A vintage advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a stomach drink that relieves tongue fatigue brain fag and nerve exhaustion. It promotes the product as a tasty refreshing tonic beverage.
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Horsford
Civil War Veterans and W R C Members Enjoy Cheer Party
In Oelwein Iowa on August 21 a cheerful gathering of Civil War veterans and W R C members met at Mr. and Mrs. James Smith home at 203 Third Avenue North. A picnic supper was served as twelve veterans including Smith, Baldwin, Henshaw, Ladd, Stark, and Van Wirt attended the afternoon event.
Wartime Pals and Local Celebrations Highlight August
Fragments recount Civil War veteran J. H. Neutzer foms reunion with Comrade Smith and others, with mentions of Fourth Iowa cavalry service from Aug 15 1862 to Aug 9 1865. Social events include a twenty third wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Koch, Lutheran mission rally with Rev Daugs, and a seventh birthday party for David Stinger with games and supper.
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Laughlin
Havenshike
Putnam
Sion
J. H Neutzer
Smith
Ted
Fourth
Iowa Cavalry
Noitters
Hewes
W. H Foulk
Vicksbore
Grant
Third Sargeant
Foulk
Land
W. L. Jackson
Waterloo
Paesing
George Koch
Sixth Avenue South
Father Gerken
Eoch
A. Daugs
Monona
G. Neumann
Clinton
F. Schedtler
West- Kate
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State Dairy Department
Pathe
Brunswick
News OF Delaware CO
Phelps
Jefferson
Mothers Fant Tston
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanca
Deems
D. B. Shine
France
Germany
Dectwe
Camp Dodge
Jay Taylor
Henry Taylor
Bloomington
Wis
David Stinger
J. M. Stinger
Fifth ‘Avenue East
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
WM. Galloway Company
Novelty Wire Works
Dart Truck and Tractor Corporation
Bovee Grinder & Furnace Works
Waterloo Laundry Company
Sibert’s
White Laundry
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