State schools enrollment may reach twenty thousand
Des Moines reports state education board schools open with larger attendance than last year. Enrollment grows at state university Ames and state normal in Cedar Falls. Total attendance at three main schools likely above 20,000 this year as postwar growth continues amid hard times. Hospital expansions: Iowa City state medical school additions authorized with bids awarded for children’s hospital, and bids invited for new hospital at Iowa State College Ames with construction planned through winter.
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State Board of Education
Cliases
State University
Ames
State Normal
Cedar Falls
Atats
Iowa City
Children’s Hospital
J. H. Hunsinger
Davenport
Boyce, Grinnell
Fowler
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State College
Franc Climbs as Germany Abandons Ruhr Resistance
Paris reports the French franc strengthening sharply after official word that Germany has abandoned passive resistance in the Ruhr. The franc opened at 15.99 to the dollar amid the market rally.
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Paris
Germany
Ruhr
Midwest Guernsey Entries Cut at Eastern Shows
Guernsey breeders show fewer animals in eastern contests though top type is praised. R A Holden heads the American Jersey Cattle Club booth at Cattle Congress grounds noting 77 head in the Midwest, with H T Stout Mikana Wisconsin and E J Reaping Fond du Lac Wisconsin in the east. W W Marsh herd highly regarded led by judge H H Kildea from Iowa State College set to be judged Thursday and Friday. Mountain Brothers Des Moines provide a notable get. Jon Golinvaux Waterloo another breeder keeping the competition keen.
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R. A. Holden
American Jersey Cattle Club
Cattle Congress Grounds
Mr. Holden
H. T Stout
Mikana
Wis
Jon Golinvaux
Waterloo
Guernsey Club Judging Attracts Breeders This Week
The article notes strong herds from South Dakota and Wisconsin and says Guernsey calf club heifers will be judged Wednesday. Mr. Holden plans to visit the Guernsey club booth for much of the week to meet breeders and discuss cattle breeding.
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South Dakota
Wisconsin
Holden
Guernsey Club
D A R Managers Meet in Des Moines
Des Moines Sept. 25 The state board of management of the D A R convenes with routine business including approval of town marker designs. Officers regents and members from Iowa’s eight chapters attend. Budget and apportionment discussed. Miss Amy E Gilbert Iowa regent will speak. A General Electric steam turbine generator now being built will supply energy equal to 15 400 000 men working three eight hour shifts.
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Des Moines
State Board of Management of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Iowa
Amy E. Gilbert
State Center
General Electric Z Company
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Simmons
Immons Hrass
Aiza
Perfection Oil
Rocker
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Axminster
Specifee
Blackstone
Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Co
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