Toledo gains state run home for dependent children
Des Moines reports the state board of control will relocate Leander Clark college grounds at Toledo Indiana to establish a new state institution for dependent and delinquent children. The gift includes 2 acres with 4 buildings and 20 adjoining acres for a farm, aiming to open next spring under state supervision.
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Des Moines
Leander Clark Collage
Toledo
Leander Clark College
Coecol Tome
Davenport
Board of Control
Colege
Eldora
Mitchellville
Iowa newspaperman weds his divorced wife's twin sister
Charles Albert Spooner a 58 year old veteran newspaper man from Red Oak Iowa married Ada Wield in Omaha at her home 2007 Franklin Street. The ceremony linked a 29 year friendship begun in Minneapolis while Spooner courted his future wife Ida his ex wife twin sister whom he divorced 14 years ago. Spooner has two married daughters in Des Moines and Ada has two daughters and a son from a former marriage. One Spooner daughter and one Ada daughter attended. The wedding even included two friends of Ada representing twins making three sets in attendance. Ada's first husband died three years ago and Spooner said he heard of this and decided to renew friendship with his wife.
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Omata
Neb
Charles Albert Spooner
Red Osk
Omaha
Ada Wield
Franklin Street
Minneapolis
Spooner
Ida
Des Moines
University Receives 310000 Refund From War Department
Iowa City July 18 The war department has refunded 316000 to the university for expenses incurred during five A T C days. The return covers licensing subsistence and instruction with 230238.91 for S A T costs 80000 for the training school and about 11000 for naval students. About 1800 to 2000 S A T C boys were cared for by the university with some 1000 more in various vocational classes.
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Iowa City
Department
Student Army Training Corps
Incensed Tobacco Men Push Preachers Auto Into Ditch
In Oskaloosa Iowa on July 18, Reverend W. J. Hawk and Stephen Arthur M. Lewis were seriously injured when C L Fuller driver of a pool hall, forcefully passed their car and sent it into a ditch. The ministers, returning from Fremont, were en route to the trial of the Oskaloosa Ministerial association against cigar sellers. The venue for the case moved to a Fremont justice court. The clash arose after Fuller passed and then attempted to overtake the ministers, who had speeded up before being crowded into the ditch. The Fremont justice later ruled against the clergymen.
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Oskeloosa
Stev
Arthur M. Lewis
W. J. Hawk
Oskaloosa
Fremont
C. L. Fuller
Oskalooka
Tulniglers
Justice of Peace Court
Futler
Hem
Anie
Lao
Estees
Talks Turkey To Cops About Duty In Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Iowa July 18 charges of incident and neglect of duty were leveled by Mayor Scott at the police department after a patrol committee sought higher pay. The mayor criticized officers for ignoring bootlegger activity and street prostitution while praising traffic enforcement, and questioned why enforcement faltered around saloon areas and public parks. Chief Flattery replied defending police methods and noting the mayor had sought releases for detained women, including a provision for a 30 day sentence.
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Fort Dodge
Scottinwt
Pollee Department
Scott
Loafer
Turna
EB. M. Flattery
Aged Couple Wed in Simple Waverly Ceremony
Henry Wildhaven a 70 year old farmer and Sophia Roathe of this city were married here today. The ceremony was simple with few friends present. The couple then went to the groom's farm in an old-fashioned buggy adorned with bright ribbons and shoes, creating a remarkable sight.
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A. Waverly
Henry Wildhaven
Sophia Roathe
Big farm near Dysart triples price for 240 acres
In Dysart area land sales remain brisk with several deals closing in a week. The 240 acre McElhinney farm northwest of Dysart, originally sold for 265 per acre to Ludwig Stepanek, then 275 to Lambert and Ewing, and finally 325 per acre through Taylor-Parker, yielding a 50 dollar profit per acre for buyers Fred Wood and Herman Strahbein. The agency reports the farm again for sale and may turn a fourth time.
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Taylor-Parker
Charles McElhinney
Dysart
Ludwig Stepanek
Guy Monroe
C. E. Lambert
Arthur Ewing
Fred Wood
Herman
Strahbelin
Taylor-Parker Agency
Snow Files
Ice shortage hits Knoxville as ice company head quits
An ice famine grips Knoxville for the first time this season. William Grant, head of the local ice company, announces quitting the business. Warmer weather last winter prevented ice from freezing on the city pond, cutting off supply to ice houses and paralyzing ice cream parlors and cold goods.
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Hovavine
Dolville
William Grant
Knoxville
Coes
State towns face rationing as meat shops miss fridges fee
The passage notes frustration over an inability to obtain the fee for refrigerators in meat shops. It contrasts with other southern towns that remain in a sane state of affairs, highlighting uneven conditions across the state.
A Nutritious Diet for All Ages Quick Lunch Guide
A practical guide outlines a wholesome lunch plan suitable for home or office. It emphasizes simple, nutritious options that suit all ages, avoids imitation products, and promotes balanced meals to sustain energy throughout the day.
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Detroit Jewel
Sue Pice
Walker T. Hines
Mr. Hines
Middle Grove
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H.W. Lynch Coal Co
Barron Ford Coal Co
Battle
M¢Farlane
W. A. Bryant & Sons Co
Iyvank Coal Co
Crystal Ice & Fuel Co
Sninkelberg Lumber & Coal Co
Diamond Coal Co
Kranklin Fuel Co
RB. Heppner Hama Coal Co
Thru These Chalers Kurt Coal Co
Lininger Coal Co
Logan Ave. Coal Co
Moore & Moore Inc
Shores Fuel & Transfer Co
Watkins Coal Co
Young Coal Co
Artificial Ice & Fuel Co
Barclay & Son
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