Washington Letter: LaFollette Insurgents Threaten Party Control
In Washington Senator Robert La Follette and a small insurgent group challenge party unity over how Congress is run. The fight centers on the Interstate Commerce Committee chairmanship and a possible coalition with minority Democrats. La Follette argues Progressive measures merit fair consideration while opposition warns of disruptive power. The piece notes Civil Service Commission reports on political activity by government employees and the politics behind patronage, with various cases tied to 1920 and 1922 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Daley
Washington
Robert LaFollette
Wisconsin
Congress
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
House
la Follette
Cummins
Ilique
United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission
Chrimes Letter Sends Season Wishes From Old Town
A December 24 1923 note from Chas A Norris encloses a $2.50 check for a Times statement. He expresses appreciation for the paper and the news about friends in the old town, and wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
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C. Sheaffer
Chas
A. Norris
Hardin County Farm Bureau Plans Big 1924 Program
The annual Hardin County Farm Bureau meeting will be larger and better, with 1924 plans and project reports starting at 10 20. A new plan reserves time for business while vital issues and policies are discussed, with a report from the American Federation. The day features community singing, multiple project reports, and township debates on taxation law changes, with elections of officers to follow.
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Hardin County Farm Bureau
American Federation
A. KE. Veline
Martin Ryken
Etna Two
Emil Lettow
Buckeye
W. F. Bekermeier
Tipton
Ryken
Etna
Wm. Dreier
Hardin
Baby Beef Club
Cecil Cook
Providence
Horace Emmert
Jackson
Bernard Rash
Ruth Chaney
C. H. Gilbert
J. G.bridgens
Eldora
Neils Larsen
Alden
Chas. V. Stowe
Claude Hauser
A. C. Swain
Union
Havilin County
Hubbard
Cottage Church
Hardin Township
Chas
Gilbert
Dreier
Robert Walthall
Eldora Township
Guy Bridgens
A. E. Veline
J. &. Thackery
Veline
Alden Township
Farm Bureau
Dist. No. 2
Iowa Legion notes push membership amid tight standards
The Iowa Legion urges members to meet dues duties ahead of the January 7 meeting. State Adjutant James F. Barton announces a dues collection change: no back dues this year, but veterans with one or more years delinquent must pay all arrears plus the 1925 fee starting January 1, 1925.
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Iowa
Hanford MancNider
American Legion
Turkey
James F. Barton
Legionares
You Fell Em And The Gown Fitting Convo
A brief comic exchange features a compliment about a gown fitting well. One speaker notes how the garment fits perfectly, while the other agrees and adds a playful line about a prior fit involving someone named George and a bit.
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George
Mr and Mrs Wm Beer Celebrate Christmas in Dows
Mr and Mrs Wm Beer spent Christmas in the Carl Hanson home in Dows. The gathering included the Beer family sharing holiday cheer and greetings.
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Mrs. Wm. Beer
Carl Hanson
Dows
Alden voters to decide on school bonds
Alden Independent School District voters will decide on January 28, 1924, whether to issue up to 71000 dollars in bonds to build and equip a new school and secure a site. The issue was ordered after a district petition. residents are urged to inspect the current building and weigh the impact on future generations.
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Alden Independent School
Independent School
Alden
Hardin
Iowa
College Students Return Home For Holidays
Alden college students are home for the holiday break. Reba Kellogg and Laura Robbins arrive from Cedar Falls last Wednesday, with Donald Cady, Orville Balentine, and Gerta Harms from Morning Side College arriving Thursday. Alice Robbins joins Christmas day. John Kemp and Clifford Brotherton with Mrs Eva Kemp came from Ames Thursday. Aleta Harms attends Drake University in Des Moines and Eloise Cady, Joyce Campbell, and Lyle Palmer return from Fillsworth College on Friday.
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Alden College
Reba Kellogg
Laura Robbins
Cedar Falls
Donald Cady
Orville Balentine
Gerta Harms
Morningside College
Alice Robbins
John Kemp
Clifford Brotherton
Eva Kemp
Ames
Aleta Harms
Drake University
Des Moines
Eloise Cady
Joyce Campbell
Lyle Palmer
Fillsworth College
Teacher Resigns at Alden High School
Miss Jessie Archer handed in her resignation as teacher in Alden high school effective immediately. Miss Ena Wilson of Hedrick will finish the school year as history and science teacher, sister of former Alden superintendent D. O. Wilson. Miss Margaret Murray arrived Saturday for a holiday visit with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Furry. Miss Morcarat is chemistry and mathematics teacher in the Berta Ohio schools.
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Jessie Archer
Alden High School
Ena Wilson
Hedrick
Miss Wilson
D. O. Wilson
Alden
Margaret Murry
F. E. Furry
Declamatory Contest at Alden High School Draws Applause
The Alden high school declamatory contest was held at the Congregational church with a large audience applauding all entries. Ilba Engelking, Hazel Kreamer, Bessie Idso, and others won top honors in various classes and will advance to sub district events. Miss Ritchie, trainer, praised for her work. guests later honored her with silver spoons at the Clinker Cafe.
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Alden High School
Congregational Church
Ritchie
Ilba Engelking
Blanche Whisler
Hazel Kreamer
Hattie Lettow
Iist
Bessie Idso
Lucille Larsen
Supt. Smiley
Alden
Miss Ritchie
Clinker
Shop at Home Local Merchants Promote Community Welfare
A call to residents to support home merchants is urged to keep money circulating locally. The appeal emphasizes thriving towns, improved services, and store shelves with quality goods, inviting residents to visit and judge for themselves.
New County Agents Chosen In Hardin County
The Hardin County Farm Bureau selects Pan CC. Wiechman of Adair county as county agent successor to M. B. Olson. Wiechman, 32, has served four years as Adair county agent and helped organize the county with a program similar to Hardin's 1924 plan. Also notes Mr. Sheaffer leaves for Kansas City to visit family. Public notices and local ads included.
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Hardin County
Ust
Farmers Favor Gas Tax In Northeastern Town
Representative Ramsey of Butler county says northeastern Town farmers are nearly unanimous for a gasoline tax as part of a special session agenda. He argues motorists should help fund road upkeep and predicts most voters will back legislators who support the measure despite earlier opposition and public protests.
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Towa
Carde
General Assembly
Ramsey
Butler County
Associated Press
Iowa
Famous Bridge Replaced Near Fertile Recounts Dexter Legend
A long standing Lime creek bridge near Fertile is replaced by a new structure costing 17000 dollars. The old span, over fifty years old, is tied to lore of Jesse James who allegedly carved a star on a sign and fired at it after mocking its pace. The bridge became a shrine to bandit lore until its replacement.
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Dexter
Lime Creek
Fertile
Jesse James
James
Dexter’s
McBride Holiday Visit Spans Christmas with Mother
Mrs R H McBride of Town City visited Tuesday of last week and stayed over Christmas with his mother Mrs Hattie McBride, marking a family gathering amid seasonal events.
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Dy. Ani
R. H. McBride
Town City
Hattie McBride
News of the lawmakers in Des Moines Christmas session progress
Des Moines December 24 1923 legislators are leaving for holiday recess with few quorums. Senate passed most bills from committee, while House leaves a dozen on calendar. New business continues as amendments and legalizing acts move daily. Major effort centers on code revision under ten headings with a vast board of control bill containing 522 sections to be reviewed.
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Des Moines
Senate
Public Health
Department of Agriculture
Board of Control
Code Commission
General Assembly
Airis Blue
Remembering Home Paper Subscriptions Prompt Help
A nostalgic prompt urges readers to order the Times to an desired address, promising to add the recipient to a mailing list. It invites readers to recall the comfort of receiving a hometown paper while away and to place a subscription accordingly.
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Times ‘Gant
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Varm Bureau Notes
M. J. Olson
LeRoy Anderson
Sherman
Miss Roberts
Bertie Rbs
Sheaffer
Kansas City
Missouri
W. C. Carmichael
W. B. Miller & Son
Ltt
Famous Bridge
Jbovine
News OF the Lawmakers
G. L. Caswell
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