First 100 Years Dallas Center, IA

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I.	Preliminary History........................................................................................................................	1
II.	Early Settlers, Century-Old Family Farms and Landmarks.............................................................	2
III.	The Beginning of Dallas Center......................................................................................................	6
IV.	Railroad........................................................................................................................................	11
V.	Retail Stores, Business Enterprises, Professions.............................................................................	14
VI.	Churches......................................................................................................................................	17
VII.	Schools........................................................................................................................................	21
VIII.	Banks...........................................................................................................................................	24
IX.	Newspapers.................................................................................................................................	27
X.	Postal Matters..............................................................................................................................	28
XI.	Municipal Matters and Public Utilities............................................................................................	30
XII.	Lodges, Clubs, Etc. .....................................................................................................................	32
XIII.	Military Matters............................................................................................................................	34
XIV.	Fires.............................................................................................................................................	36
XV.	Highways and Travel.....................................................................................................................	39
XVI.	Agriculture and Weather...............................................................................................................	41
XVII.	Recreation....................................................................................................................................	44
XVIII.	Local Statesmen...........................................................................................................................	47
XIX.	Cemeteries....................................................................................................................................	50
XX.	Senior Citizens..............................................................................................................................	52
XXI.	Miscellaneous Nostalgia................................................................................................................	54