Iowa News: Coal Crisis in Des Moines and War Prisons Noted
Iowa items report Mayor MacVicar seized coal to relieve Des Moines families amid coal famine caused by operators. Other notes cover Des Moines population rise, German prisoners at Fort Madison, Iowa City improvements, and state antitoxin savings, plus rail and military postings across the state.
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Polk County
Des Moines
MacVicar
John MacVicar
Iowa City
Iowa
Hawkeye
Fort Madison
Kiaw-Chow
Orient
America
Iowa Co-Operative
Chicago
Iowa Draft Horse Breeders’ Association
Dés Moinea
Ed Sweeney
The
State University
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Roads Commission Plan Preview Before Legislature
Advance copies of the Iowa road commission report to the Thirty-seventh General Assembly have arrived at the state house. The document, printed and soon distributed to members, offers a thorough discussion of road questions without radical recommendations, outlining methods used by other states and framing the forthcoming legislative debate. The governor may reference it in his message as officials seek context for state needs and potential funding directions.
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Clifford H. Thorne
National Livestock Shippers’ Protective League
Thorne
Lve
Lye
Interstate Commerce Commission
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Clarke
Iowa
State Board of Health
Northwestern
Bell Telephone System
Nebraska
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Third
Iowa Infantry
Funston
Iowa Guards
Iowa Engineers
Clark Les
Osceola
U. S. Bond and Brother
London Bochine Chemical Company
Smith & Ray
Reed & Bevans
Fluke Shoe Company
Shelton
Des Moines
T. G.gabrio
Meredith
F. M. Bewsher
M. Raymond
William Black
Fairfax
Stark
Cedar Rapids
Black
Daniel Condon
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Cintgn
Fottumwa
Sioux City-and-Council
Glufts
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Cedar ‘Rapids
Desip Thorpion
Norbion
Jolley
G. T. Cocksin
Griswold
Beven
Tiga Care
General Assembly
State House
E. J. C. Bealer
Vicksburg
Miss
George A. Newman
Iown Department
National
L. L. Cadwell
Decorah
Gettysburg Peace Monument
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
New York
Emory H. English
Iowa Primary Law Undergoing Major Overhaul
Iowa legislators expect drastic changes to the primary law and the non-partisan judiciary. A broad majority favor shortening the primary ballot and repealing the non-partisan judiciary. Opinions vary on keeping or moving the presidential preference primary. The state primary is criticized as costly and cumbersome and not clearly reflecting voter will.
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Iowa
Costa
Western Canada Lands Offer For Postwar Growth
The article urges farmers to expand wheat, cattle, and hog production as global demand remains high after the war. It touts Western Canada lands in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta as productive, affordable options with free homesteads, predicting land prices will rise and inviting readers to consult the Canadian agent for details. The piece frames farmers as future world food providers and stresses preparedness and investment now.
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United States
Europe
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Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewa
Alberta
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Algona, Iowa
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