CLEAR LAKE CARP ERADICATION MAKES MAGOON A AMERICAN CARP KING
Zeman Magoon captain of the Iowa carp fleet and a famed figure in Clean Lake efforts has completed a four year contract with the Iowa fish and game department to exterminate carp. His victory over the German carp at Clear Lake has earned him the nickname American Carp King, with plans to stock the lake and surrounding waters with millions of game fish. Magoon, a Cerro Gordo county native, rose from hardship to lead a national campaign watched by anglers coast to coast.
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Iowa
Mid-land
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New York
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World News
London
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Woman Takes Job to Paint Schoolhouses in Portland Township
Mrs D E Fitch has the contract to paint all school houses in Portland township Kossuth county and is at work on interiors and exteriors. She aims to finish by the start of the fall school term. Also noted is the development of a new Diesel oil burning locomotive in Philadelphia claiming far cheaper fuel usage than coal steam engines.
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Kossuth County
Philadelphia
Leipsic fair aims to exceed previous exhibitions
Leipsic promises a record fair from Aug 30 to Sept 9 with expected attendance near 180,000 business visitors and 14,000 exhibitors from 18 countries. Highlights include a huge underground exhibition hall, the largest German machinery hall at 21 000 square metres, expanded electro technics house, and space for new pavilions. The event splits into general and technical exhibits, totaling 50 halls and 15 halls respectively, with foreign skills displays planned in a Street for Nations.
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Leipsic
Germany
Tramps Use Mysterious Signs to Gauge Perils and Pleasures
A Towne Nylander study in The Forum outlines tramp marks used on houses roads and towns to signal hospitality danger or police presence. It details circle and cross codes for welcoming or hostile homes, jail signs including two eyes for police awareness and NG marks for bad jails, and signs denoting open or closed prohibition and religious context.
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Altho
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London Wonder What Wales Will Do When Trip Ends
London reports on the Prince of Wales future travel plans after his South American visit. It notes his role as a pivotal goodwill salesman for Britain, his past extensive tours, and expectations he will focus on preparations to become king. The piece highlights polo in Argentina and predicts strong interest at home upon his return, with speculation unlikely to affect him.
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London
Prince of Wales
South America
British Empire
Argentina
United States
Europe
Darling Returns Home From Cape Cod Operation
Des Moines July 24 J N Darling Register cartoonist is back home after weeks at West Falmouth Cape Cod Mass recuperating from an operation last spring He reports he is feeling much better.
The Shook Wanch leads Strind schedule with Dix star
THINGS THEATRICAL. The Shook Wanch at Strind today and Saturday stars Richard Dix in a tale of a wealthy man who becomes an iron worker to win his love. Also on Rialto bill are Susby’s Minstrels, Nar Brothers Creole Step, and the Big Bang Bid. The Plaza features Low Baxter and The Thief of Bagdad starting Sunday, a fantasy of love and adventure.
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Bagdad
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