State boards seeks larger funds for Iowa public colleges
The Iowa state board of education plans to ask the coming legislature for increased appropriations for the University of Iowa Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and the State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Totals for the next two years would rise to about 3.88 million annually and 7.86 million for the period, with added needs in salaries administration, library and auditorium, equipment, repairs, and expansion.
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Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
State University
Iowa State College of Agriculture
State Teachers’ College
Tmes
Lilrary
Sista
Federal Commission
Etate Educations
State Uni
Teachers College
Bartlett
Griswold Garage Fire Causes Major Loss
A Griswold garage owned by C. T. Cocklin burned Wednesday, causing about $20,000 in damage. Seven cars were damaged or destroyed, including several new machines. insurance coverage is listed at about $1,000. A senior masquerade dance is planned for Friday evening, December 22.
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Griswold Gaa
Evers
Griswold
Bec
Eleves Aura
Weobiles
C. T. Cocklin
Iswellers
London Boehme Chemica Company
South & BR Criss
Ftaurant
Father Finds Son After 30 Years
Des Moines reports a reunion after decades as A J Thornton travels from Kansas City to Jolley and Des Moines seeking his son G E Thornton left at Jolley in 1856. After misfortune and a long search the father and son meet in Des Moines on a Wednesday but fail to recognize each other at first.
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Des Moines
A. J . Thornton
Kansas City
Fran
G. E. Thornton
Jolley
Thornton
Mansas City
Neilh
Town Man Exposes Wild Horse Deal Details
E Everett of Rolfe claims credit for exposing a scheme in which 42 men were charged with selling horses they did not own. He testified in federal court in Omaha where 11 defendants were on trial. He described losses totaling 750000 linked to fake bills of sale for wild horses near Flagstaff and Artz. Everett traced the swindle through a Des Moines ad and months of correspondence with A O Perry of Atkinson Nebraska.
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Fort Dodge
E. Everlett
Rolfe
City
Everett
Omaha
Flagstaff
Artz
Des Moings
A. O. Perry
Atkinson
Ne’ ' Perry
George Bassett
Bassett
Kansas
Arizona
Infant Drowns After Falling Into Waterpail
Monticello December 22 Monty month old son of William Michels Wayne township drowned in a five gallon pail of water. The mother was in the kitchen and the two other children played nearby. A five year old alerted her as the baby had fallen in. Michels retrieved the infant but all resuscitation failed. The child accidentally suffocated as it lay in the water.
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Monticello
William Michels
Wayne Township
Michela
Tan
Ike
Coat Shortage Forces Iowa University Holiday Closure
Iowa City authorities announce no classes during Christmas break and heating limited to prevent pipe freezing due to a severe coat shortage. Local dealers urge economical use of coats as shortages ripple through the community.
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University OF Iowa
Towa City
University At
Towa
Farmers' Lumber declares 8 percent dividend
Treated as a year end statement the board of directors of the Farmers Lumber company announced an eight percent dividend for the first year of business. The notice is terse with additional details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Parmers
Traer
Farmers' Lumber Company
Tre
Bloomy Outlook for State Guards in Crisis
Iowa National Guard faces dissolution if federal authorities fail to separate guard units from the broader militia. Colonel E R Bennett reports that under the new defense act guardsmen may have to re enlist for six years, a step many refuse. Adj. Gen. Guy Loven notes uncertainty about status after mustering out, while Bennett insists guardsmen will not take the six year oath. The unit may stay at state level, delaying reorganization of the force.
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Finley
Fort Brown i
Brownsville
Guardsmow
Jownes
Soldiaring
War Department
Adj
Guy BE. Loven
Finney
Bennett
Iowa
Waterloo Man Gains 10 Pounds After Cake and Pie
A Waterloo man reports weight gain of ten pounds after indulging in cake and pie while off work due to illness. He describes stomach pain, headaches, and fatigue before starting a tonic from local pharmacies in Cedar Falls, Clarksville, Grundy Center, and Hudson area.
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New
Cedar Fells
Falls Drus Co
Glarkeville
R. W. Sete
Grundy Center
Hudson—A.t Jader
Fatal Cattle Plague Spreads Through Henry County
Mount Pleasant December 22 The cattle disease hemorrhagic septicemia is attacking Henry county with 60 to 70 head lost. It’s reported near Winfield Mount Union New London and Mount Pleasant. It affects cattle through skin or mucous membranes and causes coma and death within hours with 80 to 90 percent fatality and no known cure.
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Mount Pleasant
Henry County
Winfield
Mount Union
New London
Henry
Dubuque Official Chooses Tuberculosis Hospital Board
Judge Robert Benson, former district court judge, was elected chairman of the Dubuque County tuberculosis hospital commission. He serves with six other Dubuque residents. The commission will oversee construction and management including procurement after completion.
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Dubuque
Robert Benson
District Court
Dubuqne County
Dubuque County
Benson
Haye
Quiet speculation on party control of the Sixty fifth Congress
Washington reports wide talk over which party will hold the majority when the Sixty fifth Congress convenes. A circulating theory claims Democrats will rewrite committee power to the speaker with independents and minor parties gaining influence in exchange for support, a move critics call improbable.
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Derhisdon News Bureau
Waterton
Washington, D. C
Ways and Means
Clark
Millard Named Major in Army Reserve Corps
Frank A. Millard of Murray Iron Works is appointed a major in the officers reserve corps. A Spanish American War veteran, he expresses willingness to serve if needed. Secretary Baker clarifies governors staff may wear uniforms, sparking state debates. Also notes push for one cent drop postage and rural route modifications after Van Meter report.
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Frank A. Millard
Murray Iron
Burlington
Army
Millard
Hull
Baker
Tews
Dowall
Kenyon
Post Office Department
van Mester
Tama county land sells at 226.50 per acre record price
Traer reports a new Tama county land record as 80 acres one mile southwest of town sold at auction for 226.50 dollars per acre. The unimproved parcel was purchased by John W. Yours.
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Traer
Tama County
Findlay
John W. Yours
Bromine Quinine Laxative Advertisement Notice
Unique remedy claim for a laxative titled Bromine Quinine promising a cure in one day. The ad urges calling for genuine full Rame LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE and features signature line B. W. GROVE along with a 250 price note.
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