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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1919
Page
13
April 1919 had only one frost day, the first of the month, with a low of 22. The month averaged 43.59 degrees, precipitation totaled 5.35 inches, and April showers were frequent though the month was unusually wet compared to 1918 and 1917. Ralph B. Slippy compiled the report noting 19 cloudy days and eight fine days.
Lyle Rader twenty five was instantly killed at his father’s home in Nora Springs Iowa after his hayrack ran away and he was crushed by machinery. He was the son of Mr and Mrs James Rader who reside in town.
Eagle Grove Iowa May 2 One progressive farmer Fred Dencklau of Vincent has built an unusual brick structure on his farm housing a bowling alley to entertain and pacify his workers. He notes his goal is to make the farm a more attractive place for the average laborer amid effort to retain help on the farm. The hollow tile crib and granary addition holds about 20000 bushels and fireproof construction enhances efficiency.
A note describes a bowling alley kept for farm workers as entertainment for the men employed on the farm and mentions Mr. Dencklan not troubling to keep help late at night after trips to pool halls and bowling alleys in nearby towns.
Independence High School of Independence Iowa won the state championship in a debate against Bedford High School at Iowa City last night. The Independence team of Lois Senior Homer Hale and Lawrence Brierly won by a 2 to 1 decision marking their third recent state debating title.
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