Iowa aims for top livestock prizes at Panama Exposition
Des Moines May 27 Iowa officials named Marsh as chairman to lead a high profile commission to ensure Iowa presents the finest pure bred livestock and best agricultural display at the San Francisco Panama Exposition. The premium list totals 460000 with promises of further inducements aimed at reaching a million dollars. The effort emphasizes support for small breeders and strong state representation in cattle horses swine and sheep through a broad committee structure led by F D Breen and Charles F Curtiss.
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Iowa Corn and Small Gracy Growers’ Association
Charles F. Curtis
Alded
G. Wo French
Davenport
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W. D. Cass
Ralph Bolton
G. W. French
Geo. F. Wilson
C. D. Cass
Ralph Belton
T. A. Black
Charles F. Curtiss
G. W. Education
Ratned Romnon
George Maw
Cjr
Marsh
Bult
Mason City Debates New Liquor Issue
In Mason City a court battle centers on illegal liquor sales and the presence of liquor on premises. G Birney faces a restraining order and possible fines as a September grand jury convenes. case involves district court scrutiny of legality and potential appeals.
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Mason City
G. Birney
Birney
Goria
J Birney
Duatice
R. S. Stanbery
Fairfield Jewelry Store Robbery Confession Revealed
Sheriff B M Cox admitted a failed Fairfield jewelry and music store raid plan with accomplices EM Pos and Harrison Lewis. The trio, alleged to have plotted the Arnold jewelry and Sax pawn shop heist, fled after police intervention and were jailed after surrendering in Fairfield. Harold Troy aided the investigation and the suspects faced district court for trial.
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Tria
Danlevy
Falsfignd
Cent Hotel
Fairfield
Andy Harrison Lewis
Cambellar
Sarure
Wekalno
Harold Troy
Yoof Oskmionss
Paisfield Mon- Oas
Arnold Jewelry and Music
Sax Pawn
Werchants
Cox
Rio
Stavers
Lewis
Francis M. Tuinter
Jett
Cote
Kuex
Parcel Post Changes and Local News From Des Moines
Des Moines May 27 reports on state parcel post policy shifts affecting semiannual tax mailings to auditors, noting millage tax increases and notices of valuation for Tass properties. The report also covers a steamer accident rescue near Keokuk, a fatal explosion risk at a summer dress, and urban fires damaging timber yards and factories with estimated losses up to 25 thousand dollars.
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Comnts
Gtate
Tyne
Conta Tates
Fort Dodge Special Station Date At Port Dodge
Fort Dodge readers hear of special session plans dated in May about port area development and land measures. City officials discuss proposed land holdings and expansion projects, with attention to a 60 acre tract and related hearings.
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Fort Dodge
River steamer mate saves lives of three
A river steamer mate rescued three men clinging to debris after they fell overboard. The perilous incident occurred near Nyort on May 27 as the steamer Jaddies searched the waters, with the mate risking his life to keep the trio afloat until rescue.
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Mateoon
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Jaddies
Man Drowns Fifty Feet Lands on Peat and Lives
Fort Dodge reports Charles Moen, an employee of Plymouth Gypsum, fell fifty feet from a roof to a paved roadway. he survived with a broken leg, a driven ankle, a hip injury, and multiple bruises after sliding down a slippery roof. In Marshalltown a former county superintendent, missing since Oct 4, 1913, was seen in Omaha. the cause remains a mystery. The community plans memorials on May 27 with parades and tributes to fallen soldiers led by local groups.
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Omaha
Morrissey
Fort Dodge
Charles Moen
Plymouth Gypsum
Moen
Rock Rapids Graduates Make Their Own Gowns
Rock Rapids graduates in the high school class crafted their own gowns in domestic science class. Dresses cost under three dollars each and were made to match. At the graduation exercises last night, the gowns were displayed on screen and addresses were given by Cowl Wassatin while music came from students. A home baking sale was set for Friday afternoon at Waterloo Furniture Store, with Helen Gould Auxiliary and American Veterans involved. Local stores announced Decoration Day closures for the weekend.
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Wassatin
Waterloo
Helen Gould
Fortnightly Banquet Showcases Finances and Plans
Fortnightly club members, about eighty guests, met at Eli Run inn for an annual banquet. Miss M Alda Tate chaired. President B J Howrey led the business session with 1914 15 officer slate announced by P E Ritz. future topics include education, parks, censorship, meat and milk inspection, eugenics, hygiene, archaeology, and modern music. Members approved yearbook placement, and a junior class performance of Mister Bob entertained.
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Eli Run Inn
M. Alda Tate
Wee A. E. Harris
J. B. Smith
S. B. Reed
Rdaward L. Corton
PL. Ritz
Frede Pettit
Mr. Ritz
Christis
East High
Mister Bob
Misa Fae Vaughn
Mildred Fairbanks
Madeline Hutchinson
Janelle Bentley
Eleanor Tones
Reed Nelson
Justin Edwards
Harold Mandeville
Lina Moore
Baseball Show Attracts Hundreds At Evening Carnival
An immense crowd packed the baseball carnival last night with about five thousand through the gates. Carrier boys toured eight attractions and praised the Trip to Mars as the best. Fantana the Show Beautiful and the Tango Girls drew large crowds, while a mechanical mouse prank later surprised attendees.
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Mars
Fantana
Mirror maze spectacle ends in chaotic exit collapse
Last night at a Crystal Maze event hundreds crowded a mirrored hall where an imitation rodent scampered across the floor, enlarging in effect as women screamed and fled. The scene culminated when the mouse collided with a glass and overturned, with spectators pressing toward exits near Waterloo Furniture Store. Helen Gould Anxillary, Spanish.
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Mr. Mouse
Store Closed All Day Saturday Decoration Day Notice
The notice from D H Drake Cash Grocer announces the store will be closed all day Saturday for Decoration Day and reminders to place Friday orders. It mentions 16,000 readers and promotes the want page professionals Hans sen & Pletcher at 215 East Fourth.
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Cash Grocer
Heart pain myths and the cause of stomach problems
Do you have pains in the heart region or a pounding heart. The text says organic heart disease rarely causes pain and most pains stem from stomach issues. It recommends Meritol Tonic Digestive for indigestion and restoring stomach function, with Red Cross Drug Co. and Henderson Drug Co. as exclusive agents.
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Red Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
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