Consolidated schools in Buena Vista County study backs cheaper education
The state reports on consolidated schools shows costs depend on age and building status. In Buena Vista County, consolidation costs vary by district from 12 to 48 mills, with transportation identified as a hard problem. The state notes 439 consolidated schools statewide serving 4,619 pupils, and urges standardized supervision by superintendents.
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Buena Vista County
Hayes Township
Rembrandt
Judd
State Department of Public Traction
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Consolidated Hoors
P. B McClenahan
Col Brookhart At Camp Perry Rifle Matches
Col S W Brookhart arrives at Camp Perry to take part as assistant executive officer as 590 competitors compete in the Wimbleton cup and 330 teams in the Ier rick trophy on 1000 and 00 yard ranges. Winners include Capt Edgar W King in the president's match and Sergt Jens Jensen in the instructors match. The Navy Coast Artillery and U S Army units contend for regimental and civilian training team events.
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Camp Perry
Edgar W. King
Coast Artllery
Camp
George T. Shank
Tenth
United States Infantry
District of Columbia
National Guard
Eighth Corps
Smith W. Broaichare
National Rifle Association
Merchants Back Dairy Cattle Congress Efforts
Waterloo Retail Merchants' Association voted support for the Dairy Cattle Congress and pledged to decorate 21 blocks in yellow and white for visiting crowds. A country store booth will sell Cattle Congress tickets while Show preparations proceed with decorations by Harry Lewis Company of Jacksonville.
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Greater Waterloo Association
Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association
Dairy Cattle Congress
R. I. de Gen
Retail Merchants’ Association
Harry Lewis ‘Company
Jacksonville
Fplas
Lafayhamare
WHL
Merchants’ Association
Congress
Fighting Spirit Needed by Nation
Dr. Rollo I. Hurlburt of First Methodist preached on Constitution Day urging nations to retain a fighting spirit for protection. He cautioned against excessive sensitivity while endorsing a standing army and a capable navy to deter rivals. He cited providence guiding history and echoed Roosevelt’s softly spoken yet strong stance.
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First Methodist Church
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Dr. Wurlburt
Roosevelt
Providence
Hurlburt
Motorcycle Fatal Crash Alters Des Moines Street Scene
A Des Moines collision near First and Lost streets left 19 year old Berta Hiller dead and 26 year old Raymond K. Cooper seriously injured when a motorcycle struck a northbound Dodge. The noon Saturday crash occurred about 30 feet south of First Street.
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Des Moines
Berta Hiller
Raymond K. Cooper
Majo
Dodger Street
Intersection Tragedy Involving Donovan See and See Wins
Eyewitnesses recount a crash where a street car and a motorcycle collided near the intersection. Cooper suffered severe injuries as the car struck head on, Jim Hanavan notes the rider’s body and the motorcycle rider were tossed by the force. The scene unfolded at high speed with bystanders reporting screams and chaos.
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Jerry Donovan
Tte
Sabihit Cooper
Hanavan
Cooper
Lle
Frank
Antisaloon League Questions Iowa Candidates
Des Moines September 18 Iowa candidates for Congress and the state legislature face a probe from the Anti Saloon League. They are urged to answer whether they oppose legalizing beer and if elected will push prohibition forward. Candidates who dodged the league’s primary questionnaire must reply immediately or face removal from voters’ considerations.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Congress
Des Mone
Uestiog Duaire
Orhe
Antisaloon League
Antisapon Teague
R. N. Holsaple Wnounnces
Rain Lashes Night With Heavy Fall and Likely Equinoctial Storm
A thunderstorm began at 11 30 p m and dumped .96 inch of rain by 7 10 a m with near continuous downpour through the night. East winds linger, temperatures rose slowly, and meteorologists term it part of equinoctial storms. A separate report notes Beverly Binsberg, 10, injured by a car at Sixth and Forest in Des Moines, suffering a broken right leg and bruises and taken to the Congregational Hospital.
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Beverly Binsberg
Sixth
Forest Avenues
Congregationalospital
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