Iowa Farm Publicity Plans for Next Year
Des Moines reports the State Agricultural Society board approves issuing farm subject bulletins next year funded by existing receipts. A. R. Corey to supervise bulletin production with summer publicity drive aiming at Kansan scheme but benefiting Iowans. Directors seek $125,900 appropriation to build barns and expand machinery hall, with new classes and higher premiums for fair.
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Des Moines
Agricultural Department
State Agricultural Societ
State House
A. R. Corey
Kansas
Foxhuters
Fair
Bourgeois Won't Run for President in France
Paris December 14 Leon Bourgeois former premier and labor minister in the current cabinet announced to friends that his health prevents any idea of standing as a candidate for the presidency in the upcoming election.
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Paris
Leon Bourgeois
Hide Thom
Feaner
Declares Smokers Fail In School In Wisconsin Study
Madison reports Professor M W O Shea of the University of Wisconsin says over 90 percent of boys in grammar and high schools smoke. He calls tobacco the major problem in public schools, noting smoking is often social and makes unruly students harder to manage and lowers work quality. Principals say 4 to 89 percent of high school boys use cigarettes.
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Madison
Wis
M. W. O'Shea
University of Wisconsin
Dassel Village Offers Cuticle For Ida Perdue
In Minneapolis on December 14 the entire Dassel population promised to travel for Ida Perdue a 4 year old burned and scarred girl. Her back suffered severe burn damage seven weeks ago followed by smallpox dr. chaloson noted the girl’s strong vitality and the town’s vow to donate skin grafts when ready.
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Alinneapolis
Dassel
Minn
Minneapolis
Ida Perdue
Ilda
Ida
Dr. Gilson
Remarkable Risk Of New Prime Minister Romanones
Madrid, Spain December 1 14 Count Romanones, newly named prime minister, rose to prominence despite a lifelong physical infirmity from a childhood fall. He built wealth through family business, studied law, and entered politics as deputy for Guadalajara, then Madrid mayor, minister of public instruction, and president of the Chamber, before reaching the premiership.
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Madrid
Spain
Romanones
France
Ars
Chamber of Deputies
Guadalajara
Chamber
Notable Politician Plans Liberal Continuity After Canalejas
A prominent figure pledges to advance liberal and progressive policies following the assassination of Prime Minister Canalejas, highlighting a commitment to uphold his legacy and push reforms amid political change.
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Canalejas
Taxi Driver Charged After Auto and Buggy Collision
Guy Walker, a taxi driver, was arrested on careless driving charges after an automobile struck a buggy driven by Clarence Hile. Walker pleaded not guilty at police court and the case was continued. Hile and two women occupants escaped injury as the buggy was badly damaged when Hile began turning a corner on the wrong side of the street.
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Guy Walker
Clarence Hile
Walker
Hile
Hilo
Annual Holiday Opening at Black & Garrabrani
This afternoon and tonight shoppers are invited to the annual holiday opening of Black & Garrabrani jewelry on West Fourth Street. The large manufacturing business serves Iowa and nearby states, with an expanded retail department showcasing a beautiful Christmas stock. A small souvenir will be given to attendees and music will be provided by an orchestra.
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Black & Garrahrant
Weat Fourth Street
Iowa
Black & Garrabrani
Pensile
Veil Bravty Spot Adorns Velvet Hat With Plumes
An unobtrusive white mesh veil covers a black velvet hat adorned with plumes. A single black beauty spot is positioned to align with the nose, resembling a court plaster beauty mark.
Parcel Post Explained and How It Will Work
The parcel post goes into effect nationwide on New Year’s Day with guidance on weight limits up to eleven pounds, six feet total measurements, and fragile marking. Officials describe delivery changes, substation use, wagon service, and restrictions including perishables and hazardous items, while noting maps and guides cost 75 cents.
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Postal Department
Waterloo
Chicago
Des Moines
W. R. Law
Parcel Post
Postoffice Department
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Lincoln Memorial Bill Passes Senate Unanimously
Washington D C Dec 14 Senate approved Calom s bill for a Lincoln Memorial by a unanimous vote after committee backing from Democrats and Republicans. House leaders Clark and Cannon, once opponents of Potomac Park plan, pledge support. Congress has authorized 2 million dollars for the project.
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Calom
Abraham Lincoln
Up Senate
Committee On Library
Root
Senate
House
Clark
Caele Jon" Cannon
Congress
Commission
City in Brief: Local People Travel and Changes
Reading glass cases advertised by Buchanan's. families plan California winters about Jan 1. The Scheidler Shannon Co becomes Lara Shannon Co. Several residents relocate or visit California, with others travelling to Waterloo and connections in Dubuque. A M C A boiler upgrade costs 136 dollars. Temperature ranged from 25 below to 46 above. Robe of Jesup moves to Waterloo. Sheriff Shores carries Jack Gordon to reform school after horse theft guilty plea. Christmas program planned. Mrs Thierer, 82, injured in a fall but recovering.
Luxury imports highest on record in October
Washington reports October imports of luxuries approaching a record, with estimates of about $1,000,000 daily and projected annual luxury imports near $260,000,000 for 1912. Art work reached about $14,000,000 for the month, up from $4,500,000 the prior October, as tobacco cigars diamonds and other fine goods also flowed in.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce and Labor
Reinbeck Social Notes From Minneap olis to California Trips
Reinbeck items report Robt Mollance leaving for Oklahoma, Mrs H J Watson and daughter returning from Marshalltown and Ames, Mrs Hermann Miller and Ida Copely visiting from Waterloo, Henry Mohr and Jabsus relatives in Dysart and Davenport, Walter family heading to Cocoa Florida for holidays, Noltensmeier family visiting from Driscoll, Gange and Wilson visiting from Los Angeles, a daughter born to Geo Mec wea, Gethmann Brick Co shut for winter, Lieb entertained for Knaack wedding, Meta quantar shipped cars.
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Davenport
H. E. Walter
Cocoa
Fla
Mr. Walter
Herman Noltensmeier
Driscoll
N. D
J. Wo. Gange
Nttle
D. J. Wilson
Los Angeles
Cal
Geo. Mecwea
Gethmann Brick Company
Winter Travel and Social Visits Reported
Cattle to Chicago the first of the week, Mr and Mrs H R Frei and Mrs Emil Beuck and daughter Natalie left Wednesday for California to spend the winter. W O DeWolf visits his daughter and family at Cedar Faire. Mrs James Sloss of Traer visited town relatives Wednesday. Carl Petersen spent Sunday with his brother Herman at Lake Park. Mrs J A Sibert was at Glaapro Tuesday visiting friends. Mrs A Duke visited Miss Gertrude Morrison at Morrison Saturday last week.
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Chicago
H. R. Frei
Emil Beuck
Natalie
California
W. O. DeWolf
Cedar Faire
James Sloss
Traer
Carl Petersen
Herman
Lake Park
J. A. Sibert
Glaapro
A. Duke
Gertrude Morrison
Morrison
Disorders flare in Hing Hwa China clash with troops
In Amoy China December 14 serious disorders reoccur at Hing Hwa north of the city in Fu Kien province. Several hundred government troops were sent to quell the disturbances after rebels recently routed a government detachments. A courier is sought.
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Amoy
China
Hing Hwa
Fu Kien
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