Reader sketches ancient bridge piers and ice breaking styles
A Courier reader discusses bridge pier designs from Europe and Russia, comparing Roman triangular cutwaters and Greek styles with four course foundations. He argues Cedar river piers lack ice breaking capability, praises dam bricks on Fourth and Fifth streets, and notes Romans influenced modern bridges including Waterloo.
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Mullan Avenue Bridge
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Fifth Street
Willi
Independent baseball at Ft Dodge July 26 27
The Independent team will play a strong Ft Dodge club at K C park on Saturday and Sunday July 26 and 27. Local players have shown first rate form this summer and will be ready for the Athletes. On Sunday July 20 three Independents will join New Hampton for a game with Alta Vista.
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K. C. Park
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Todd Klock
Herman Wolf
New Hampton
Alta Vista
New German cruiser Seydiltz sets speed record at trials
Danzig reports the armoured cruiser Seydiltz reached a record speed of 29 knots during trials. The vessel displaces about 25 000 tons and was expected by her constructors to reach 25 1 2 knots.
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Danzig
Germany
Seydiltz
The Better Man By M QUAD A Farm Wife’s Bold Trade Turn
A year after marriage Jacob Anson, a farmer, opens a city commission shop at the railroad depot buying butter and eggs from farmers. His wife, Mary, suggests expanding to produce and groceries. quarrels ensue and she gains a windfall from an inheritance. She moves to millinery and signs farm contracts, launching a rival business with a five year lease, while villagers mock the venture. The tale follows gendered business ambitions and marital strain.
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Mary
Jake
Tola
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Produce Commission
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New York
Noted dairy speakers linked to Iowa convention event
Commissioner Barnary confirms Iowa Dairy Association plans for a convention and dairy show in October with possible keynote by Senator Albert B. Cummins. Other speakers include Dr. R A Pearson and professors M Mortensen C Larsen, with dates noted. Separate items mention Wilson nominations and Illinois Central rain along the line.
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Betel
Iowa
Iowa Dairy Association
W. B. Barney
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Albert B. Cummins
Barney
Dairy Association
Bates
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
C. Larsen
Brookings
S. D
M. Mortensen
Ames
Cumsnipe
Market Summary Chicago Wheat and Hog Prices July 18
Chicago market news shows wheat easing on forecasts of larger world supplies with selling pressure from speculators. September wheat opened at about 86 3/8, fell, then stabilized near 86. Oats and corn moved lower on local selling and rain relief in Kansas and Nebraska. Hog prices rose on higher pork and lard values, with bids from $8.65 to $9.10 for various lots. cattle and sheep receipts listed with hogs leading activity.
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Nebraska
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Kansas City
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Ee Rae
Southern Steers Sea
South Omaha
Omaha
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Texas
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Cash Wheat and Grain Receipts at Chicago Market
The report lists cash wheat prices and stockyard receipts at Chicago and nearby markets. It includes bids for 2 to 4 red and white wheats with new prices, plus cash corn and oats quotations, and Minnesota Waterloo grain prices and varied produce like butter hides lard and veal.
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