Typhoid Infests State Hospital in Clarinda
Tracing the typhoid outbreak points to water supply contamination near the state hospital in Clarinda. Wells at Willowdale source the water. a typhoid patient upstream suggests farmhouse miscare. About forty cases at the institution, ten among employees. two or three inmates may die due to frail conditions. Reception for Col Palmer. Grocker Post plans a Des Moines welcome for Col David J. Palmer to honor veterans as Iowa hosts G A R headquarters. Cummins Will Speak. Senator Cummins seeks engagements in northern Iowa with stops at Spencer Storm Lake Emmetsburg and other towns to campaign. Chairman Larson tours the state to assess political mood and mobilize workers.
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ClarInda
Willowdale
Col. Palmer
Grocker
David J. Palmer
State House
Iowa Department
G. A. FR
Cummins
Iowa
Spencer
Storm Lake
Emmetsburg
Washington
Congress
Rarson
State Committee
School Factions At Rome Start Big Row
Mount Pleasant Sept 9 A dispute between two Rome factions near here led to two teachers being chosen for the same primary position. Board members conflict and a court suit seeks to void Miss Talbott’s election while Miss Dicus awaits contract. case to be heard in vaca tion. Ryan is sentenced to life for murder near Esthville and Fort Dodge thieves loot a plum orchard, leaving $10 behind and damaging trees. owner vows pursuit of culprits.
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Jennie Dicue
J. J. O’laughin
Fort Dodge
Frank Novak
Deer Creek
Novak
Former Iowan 88 Travels Long Road to Grant Burial
Grant Sept 5 The last earthly desire of W H Roberts aged 83 to be buried in Iowa where his wife was laid to rest led him to endure nearly forty days of overland travel from Scotts Bluff Nebraska to Grant. He rode a 19 year old mare and steadily weakened each day until arriving at his brother J F Roberts Elliott near Grant. He wished to die beside his wife.
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Grant
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Elliott
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Barney Correcting Net Weight Law Misconceptions
Des Moines reports dairy and food commissioner W B Barney is mailing letters to correct merchants statewide who think the net weight law is suspended until May 1, 1815. The letters indicate the law took full effect September 3 and require labeling of package contents.
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W. B. Barney
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Capitol
FARMER HORSE THIEF 38 GIVEN FIVE YEARS
Des Moines Sept 9 George Warren a farmer south of Mitchellville was sentenced to five years in the reformatory at Anamosa after pleading guilty to stealing a horse from L C Battles on a farm near Mitchellville Judge Avers of the district court imposed the sentence.
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Anamona
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L. C. Battles
Rural Campaign Among Churches Shows Results
A survey of 148 rural Iowa representatives launched a May to August campaign visiting 50 communities to coordinate social and religious forces. Supported by the Laymen's Missionary Movement and several state colleges, findings show farm wealth rising from 1122 to 19953 in ten years, average farm size shrinking, and church affiliation at 51 percent. Over 6000 people were reached at a cost under $1000, funded by Waterloo businessmen.
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Country Life
Colesburg
Delaware County
Stanley
Buchanan County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Russell Sage Foundation
New York City
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Towa State College
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Iowa State Teachers’ College
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America
Waterloo and Vicinity
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C. F. Fowler
H. W. Sigworth
Geo. M. Gunn
George Dunn
F. L. Benedict
W. R. Jameson
Eighmey
R. G. Keagy
Passenger rail fares eyed for possible rise nationwide
Commissioner Thorne warns Western railroads may seek a one half cent per mile hike in interstate passenger rates and similar state boosts. He notes public neutrality, urges fair, balanced coverage and cautions against one sided campaigning while acknowledging possible local adjustments amid ongoing rate scrutiny.
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Clifford Thorne
Western Railroads
Western Railway
Western Trunk Lines
Johnson
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Europe
Mr. Bryan Shrugs Off Grape Juice Deluge
A curious column notes how Mr. Bryan’s admirers flooded him with grape juice and radishes, yet he now admits a waning taste for ale or wine as his gifts slow. It mentions accompanying social notes from Des Moines and surrounding notes about local visitors and a suicide attempt tied to drinking.
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Mr. Bryan
Secretary of State
Bryan
Mark Twain
Fair Investigation Expected by Impartial Tribunal
The report stresses confidence in a fair and impartial investigation. It envisions a fully developed record by both sides before a disinterested tribunal that is free to act.
W H Bickel Takes Business Trip To Du
W H Bickel made a business trip to Du and returned to La Porte City where residents heard brief update on local commerce and travel plans.
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LA Porte City
la Porte
City
W. H. Bickel
Sewing Machines Shown At Low Prices
Sew us atoece. White Sewing Machine Co. offers machines from 4.00 to 15.00 with a sale push urging quick action. Located at 187 West Park Ave, the company emphasizes rotating claims and rapid turnover of stock.
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White Sewing Machine Co
West Park Ave
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