Iowa to adopt new plan for adult blind education
Des Moines board discusses a plan modeled after New York and Massachusetts to help adult blind learn trades at home for livelihoods such as tailoring weaving and furniture repair. A supervisor may be hired to direct statewide work with potential county financing, while retaining Vinton efforts for youth.
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Des Moines
Les Moines
New York State
Massachusetts
Charles &. Hayes
New York
Amparican Foundation For
Executive Council
John Hamill
Vinton
Town College For the
State Board of Education
Iowa
Hayes
Des Motes
Ames
Agricultural College
Missionary from Iowa Misses Japan Earthquakes by Hours
Miss Katherine Reynolds of Iowa Falls was en route to China to serve the Congregational church. She missed the Japan earthquakes by two hours after her ship received a Yokohama message and altered course to Kobe. The vessel then took in 1,400 refugees from Yokohama and Tokyo and offered clothing and money where possible.
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Iowa Falls
Katherine Reynolds
China
Congregational Church
Japan
O. E. Reynolds
Ho Wora
Yokohama
Kobe
Tokio
Woolly worms predict harsh start and mild midseason
An Associated Press report from Sioux City notes woolly worms forecast a severe early winter followed by a mild spell and a ferocious late bluster before spring. Forecaster Virgil Weaver cites worm color patterns as signs, with all-black ends indicating a severe winter beginning and ending, brown middles signaling milder intervals.
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Sioux City
Virgil Weaver
Weaver
Weather Bureau
Charles City Sees Record September Rainfall
Charles City reports the greatest September rainfall since 1880s with 7.12 inches, breaking records for rainfall and an early frost near September 12 1980. The frost killed vegetation and the region notes an early killing frost date around October 7. Land restoration in France is also mentioned.
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Charles City
Tean
Cascarets Laxative Ad Upset Stomach and Digestion
Advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleansing remedy for sickness, biliousness, gases, and indigestion with morning relief. Claims harmless for men women and children in 10c 25c and 50c sizes available at any drug store.
End Fire Losses Through Preemptive Fire Prevention
Waterloo chief Hay Tiller urges citizen volunteers to fight fires before they start during Fire Prevention Week. He cites guidance from the Chamber of Commerce and National Board of Fire Underwriters and promises strong local activities from the Waterloo fire department to lead in the nationwide campaign.
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Hay ‘Tiller
Waterloo
Ife
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Wraterloo
Simple home remedy dissolves blackheads quickly
A brief skin care note advises using two ounces of talc powder on a hot wet cloth to rub over blackheads for a few seconds. The method claims to dissolve the blemishes and leave skin soft, warning against pinching which can enlarge pores.
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Ad
An old time recipe promises natural hair darkening with Sage Tea and Sulphur. A downtown druggist touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as easy to use and effectively restores grey hair to a glossy dark color by morning after a few applications.
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Wyeth
Fire prevention week urged in Waterloo call to action
Chief Tiller urges locals to study practical warnings to cut fire waste. He lists rules on matches, electrical safety, heating devices, gas leaks, fuel handling, and cleanliness to prevent future disasters. Des Moines reports Iowa surpasses $115000 in Japanese earthquake relief with an $80000 state contribution.
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America
Waterloo
Chlef Tiller
Tillar
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Flack
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Kansas
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Stark
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The
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Jefferson
Tiller
Blackheads
TOWA
Ralief Fund
Fudge
Hubert Utterback
Ilawa Red Cross Council
Phoenix
Billy Rough
Chalmers, Duoford and
Wilson Bros
Stratford Clothes
Otson
Kirshbaum
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