Des Moines Public Schools Close For Summer
Des Moines and Iowa public schools end the term as summer vacation begins. The article traces Iowa education from 1830 to the 1920s, noting the 1858 establishment of a standardized state system, growth of teachers, university commencements, and efforts to aid one room schools with eight months of instruction, certified teachers, adequate buildings, and a minimum enrollment. It highlights the progression from log schools to consolidated districts and the rising school property value.
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Gaurlar Special Service
Des Moines
Imva
Towa
Wwo
State University of
Des Moiines
Iowa City
Burlington
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Jefferson Highway
Thirty-eighth General Assembly
St Ansgar Club Elects Officers for Next Year
The Study Club of St Ansgar elected Miss Claire Moe president, Mrs Alphelp Haug secretary treasurer, and Mrs Vic torine Cherney vice president for the coming year. A wolf caught in Oklahoma is reported to have killed stock worth about 1,009 dollars, belonging to a single man, with other losses noted.
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ST. Ansgar
Study Club
Claire Moe
Alphelp Haug
Victorine Cherney
Oklahoma
Adlerika Stomach Gas Relief Ad Claims Today
Don t Wait Stop Stomach Gas With Glycerin Mix Adlerika uses glycerin buckthorn bark saline to clear gas in five minutes Claims target both upper and lower bowels removing foul matter The first day relief from gas and constipation touted Sold by drug stores including Robert Drug Co and OG J Miller
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Robert Drug Co
OG. J. Miller
Veteran Conductor Fred Washburn to Punch Last Tickets Thursday
Fred S Washburn longtime Waterloo born conductor will retire after 49 years with the railroad. He started as a lineman in 1880 and entered train service in 1890. His final shift will be on Rock Island train No 64 departing Waterton at 4 50 pm next Thursday after Memorial Day.
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Rock Island
Waterton
Waterloo
Yoad
Staton
Freds
Washburn
Minnesota
Fred S. Washburn
Vicksburg
Fred, Jr
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Albert Lea
Hollend
Clarion
Devonport
Albert Sea
Minn
Mississippi River
Lfe
Bard
Columbus Junction
Cedar Falls
Tater
Davenport West
Clinton Division
Bennett
New Liberty
Cedar Rapids Depot Dining Room Ghost Story Retold
In reminiscences of Cedar Rapids rail era life, a former worker recalls the old B. G C, BR and N depot dining hall cry and the public dispute over pay. The piece recounts winter hardships on the Cedar Rapids to Clinton route, a stalled snowbound journey, and a stopover at a house where a neighbor's itchy tale forced a quick retreat to warmth.
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B. GC
Cedar Rapids
Washburn
Themen
Clinton
Amos’ Virgil
Charles Minor
Porter Frederick
AT. G, Mitchell
Dee Flen
Frock Patterns With Rayon Fashions and Organdie Accents
A catalog of women’s rayon dresses featuring pleated skirts white collars and cuffs organdie vest details and scalloped hems. Varied color options blue green red tan pink lavender peach white and black with sizes ranging broadly.
Kindness Remembered By Stubblefield Family
The passage recalls a hospitable Stubblefield family who welcomed travelers with food and shelter. After two days they observed smoke on the horizon signaling relief, and the narrator expresses deep gratitude for the generosity and friendship shown during their stay. The memory ends with a farewell and enduring appreciation.
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Stubblefield
Mrs Stephen Bonn Life Estate Probate Notice
In probate the life will of Stephen Bonn who died May 4 at Cedar Falls is filed. It bequeaths all property to his wife Kate R Bonn for life with remainder to their children Robert S Bonn Mary E Bonn and Gertrude K Bonn equally. The matter is in the office of the clerk of district court.
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Stephen Bonn
Kate R. Bonn
Robert 5
Mary E
Gertrude K. Bonn
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