Search in Cedar River for lost Vinton man Dease ends
Dragging in the Cedar River near Urbana Iowa for William Poor a Vinton automobile dealer who disappeared while on a fishing trip has been discontinued. Timber along the river was searched without result Memorial Day observances included a program at 10 am with Walter J Myrocks presiding Rev Maston to speak and a post dinner at noon. Teachers elected for the coming year include Mrs Birdie Moore Miss Davis Miss Kinser Miss Margaret Bailey Miss Amanda Schwenk and Miss Wilma Adams Superintendent McLaughlin and Principal Risinger reelected. Mrs Lida Armstrong and daughter Marjorie moved to Britt Iowa, Armstrong to teach in Atlantic Iowa next year.
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Vinton Automobile
Walter J. Myrocks
American Legion
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Birdie Moore
Davis
Kin~ser
Margaret Bailey
Amanda Schwenk
Wilma Adams
McLaughlin
Risinger
Views of the People About Vicks and Violins
A letter to the editor from Waterloo Iowa May 20 argues about violin history and viols. The author cites 1898 Chicago Concert Company at a seminary, notes viol family variants, and claims violins have seen no real improvement since Stradivarius era.
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Waterloo
North Tows Seminary
Chicago Concert Company
Fixelf
Clifford
Stradivarius
Antonius
Antonius Stradivarius
Quartet Debate Size Versus Tone in String Orchestra
A writer argues against substituting instruments for balance, comparing viola and cello tones to size. He contends the existing violin and viola tones differ but need no added intermediaries, warning that replacing with tenor banjo or Chinese tomtom would signal a musical decline.
Hammill to Speak in Cedar Rapids Thursday
Governor John Hammill will visit Cedar Rapids on Thursday May 28 for a public address. The appearance highlights state leadership and civic engagement as officials emphasize regional priorities.
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John Hammill
Mayers Red Fea Poison Kerm rela product claim
An advertisement for Mayers Red Fea Poison Kerm rela asserts the product is made from natural grain of wheat and is the natural food of rodents. It states it is not dangerous to poultry or dogs and that care will not eat it, emphasizing ease of use and a guaranteed kill, with price 85 cents and 7 cents at drug stores.
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Mayers
His Fight for the Good Roads Draws Cedar Rapids Visit
A political figure plans a public appearance in Cedar Rapids this week to address the state convention of the United Commercial Travelers association. He will speak at the gathering on Thursday as part of his campaign messaging for better roads.
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Cedar Rapids
United Commercial Travelers’ Association
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United States Leads In Music Advancement Says Century Piece
Charles Edward Russell argues in Century that the United States tops Europe in music. He notes 60 American grand orchestras in cities over 100000, 12 top American ensembles, 13,000,000 students studying music, and 1,000,000 yearly new listeners. Most US orchestras rely on private subscriptions rather than government support.
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Charles Edward Russell
Century Magazine
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Belgium
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Russia
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Bose
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Century
Governors Attend Good Roads Meet in Des Moines
Governors from six states attend the annual United States Good Roads Association convention in Des Moines along with highway superintendents engineers and commissioners from across the country. Opening session speakers include John Mahin Main mill Iowa Ben Paulen Kansas W. W. Brandon Alabama and former Oklahoma Governor D A Whitcomb. An automobile booster caravan from Canton District of Columbia and along the Custer Battlefield highway arrived with a quartet.
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Alabama
D. A. Whitcomb
Oklahoma
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