Fire ruins Angerer home near West Liberty
Fire swept the Angerer farm home near West Liberty, driven by quarantined scarlet fever conditions, destroying the structure except brick walls. Loss estimated over $5,000. Neighbors refused shelter, forcing the family to live in a barn during the crisis.
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George Angerer
West Liberty
Logan
G. Mahoney
Harron County
Paul Holstein
Holstein
Mahoney
M. W. Polton
Walter Niebert
Muscatine
Detroit
Mich
Peoria
Ill
Niebert
Sioux City
C. W. Harvey
Theo Winaska
Neola
John Confer
Marshalltown
Bennie Milan
Minnie Milan
Green Mountain
Milan
Council Bluts
Newhall
Vaga
Thomas Gittins
Griswold
Joseph Kabila
Solon
Town
Clarence C. Guernsey
Altoona
Mahagka County
James A. Devitt
Iowa Senate Passes Uniform Textbook Bill With Amendments
In Des Moines the Iowa senate approved the Thomas bill for county uniformity of textbooks by a 23 to 16 vote. The measure allows counties to choose uniformity by vote and seeks to reduce book firm influence, with a $1,000 penalty for attempts to sway local boards. Also noted were related bills on loan sharks, school treasurer salary repeal, and various regulatory measures.
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Des Moines
Thomas
Iowa Senate
Clarkson
Board of Supervisors
House
Jamison
Judiciary Committee
Savage
Senate
Whitmore
Robinson
Kimball
Frailey
Senator Foskett
Roe
Thirty-fifth
General Assembly
Progressiven
KHL
Jones
Montgomery County
Doran
Senator Foster
Railroad Committee
Henry Brady
Foster
Doren
Sheep Barn Wins as Child Welfare Bill Fails in Iowa House
In Des Moines the House defeated a 25000 child welfare research bill amid claims it was extravagant while approving a state fair sheep barn مشروع. Debate highlighted pride in Iowa sheep and the fair as proponents argued the barn would benefit the public for ten days yearly.
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House Appropriations Committee
House
State Fair Board
Des Moines
Iowa
Moore
Guthria
Forger Nets Large Sum in Fairfield Forgery Case
Ottumwa suspect alias Richard Wainwright was seized by Police Chief Gallagher at a Fairfield hotel after forging $900 vouchers on First National and Wallfield banks. A dresser drawer hid $2,686 in large denomination bills. Forged indorsements of Dr. Carpenter and Dr. Conner were used. cashiers identified the deception.
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M. C. Carpenter
W. H. Conner
Thoma
Pirat National Bank
Carpenter
A. G. Harrow
Ottumwa National Bank
First National Bank
Fairfield
Gallagher
Iowa City High Wins Interscholastic Rifle Championship
Iowa City high school has been officially awarded the United States championship in the Interscholastic Rifle association tournament, defeating Deering high school of Portland Maine by a close score. The Little Hawkeyes advance to compete for the Astor cup, which they won years ago.
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Iowa City
Freed On Third Trial In Decatur County Murder Case
After nearly a day of deliberation the jury found Bert Riley not guilty in the Willis Woodard murder case marking the third trial in Decatur County. Each prior jury had disagreed, making this one of the court’s longest criminal proceedings.
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Leon
Bert Riley
Willis Woodard
Decatur County
Cut In Two By Big Saw In Waukon Tragedy
Edward Fitzpatrick a 50 year old resident of Lafayette township met a fatal end when he fell into a circular saw, his body completely severed by the blade in a grisly accident at Waukon.
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Waukon
Edward Fitzpatrick
Lafayette Township
Caesarean Operation at Ana moge Sanitarium
Mrs. Michael Hogan underwent a Caesarean operation at the Ana moge sanitarium. Current reports state both mother and child are doing well and recoveries progress gravely.
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Monticello
Michael Hogan
Anamoge
Abolition of War as Path to Peace
John Haynes Holmes argues against praising war as a driver of virtue. He contends peace can discipline and inspire courage without bloodshed, citing historical figures and moral traditions. The piece urges redeeming peace by abolishing war and seeking alternatives to conflicts.
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Charles Lamb
Professor Cramb
Savonarola
Weasley
David Livingstone
Captain Scott
Jacob Rils
Pilgrims
John Haynes Holmes
Prelude to the Future in Christian Hope
This Life but a Prelude to what is to come, as present joys point to eternal bliss. Reflect with gratitude on past mercies, yet lift eyes to Christ who loves us today, offering the very best. Let praise rise in today’s view, following the revised rendering of the beloved phrase.
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Professor Cramb
Germany
England
Calvary
God Is Love Quote Card By Jeremy Taylor
An archival quotation asserts that love is the greatest gift from God and the greatest offering to God, describing love as the essence of divinity and a force that bears all good in life.
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God
Jeremy Taylor
Success in life depends upon staying power
Quote by J. R. Miller emphasizes perseverance as the key to achievement and enduring success.
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J. R. Miller
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Attie
Mason City Standard Oil
Transfer House
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Enid Shaw
August Dammiow
Iowa and
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Miss Shaw
Leslie M. Shaw
Waterloo
C. C. Shannon
Shannon
Floyd County Sunday School Association
Baptist Church
Charles City
W. H. Rockefeller
State Association
David Willard
Tama
Tim Dwan
Mason City
Minneapolis
Troy
Canada
Knoxville
Industrial Girls’ Council
Cleo Martin
Bert Goodwin
Creston
Fern Middleton
Witnois Central Railroad
Coash
Justice Nugent
Cedar Rapids
New Hampton
Marshaltown
Bronx City
R. C. Heens
Sioux City Service Company
Thomas Bill
Supervisora—Educational Board
WII
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Senate Committee
Frederic Larrabee
Senate Committee On Railroads
Railroad Commission
Ball
Stern
Farr
Clarke
Board of Control Authority
Iown
Fort Madison
Senate Cities and Towns Committee
Woodbury
Sports of Ida
Board of Parole
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Chase
Bennator Chase
Balkema
Highway Committee
Forger
G. E. Bower
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