Iowa Bills Aim to Speed Election Returns and State Revenue
Iowa lawmakers push hourly ballot counts and doubled election staff to speed results. A separate measure taxes corporations with annual reports and fees to boost state revenues. Debates touch service of notices in mergers and a farming correspondence school funding. Support grows for a 2 cent passenger fare with no opposition anticipated.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Cummis
Lister
State Agricultural College
Saunders Bill Bans Bogus Mining Pamphlets in Iowa
The state senate approved a law making it a penitentiary offense for corporations to publish false or exaggerated statements aimed at inflating shares or property values. Senator Saunders argued the measure protects farmers from misleading literature depicting grand offices or assets that do not exist.
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Iowa
Saunders
Senate
Offill Anti Firecracker Bill Passes House
The Offill bill to ban toy pistols as revolvers cleared the house with 84 votes for and 14 against. Leader of the opposition was D. W. Dow of Franklin County whose speech drew loud applause. The measure prohibits use or sale of toy pistols as revolvers.
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D. W. Dow
Franklin County
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Story County Iowa
Notice states on February 1 1907 the District Court of Story County Iowa appointed an administrator for William Doyle deceased and directs all persons indebted to the estate to pay and those with claims to present them authenticated for approval to the court.
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Allersons
District Court
Story County
Iowa
William Doyle
Susan M. Latham
Dora B. Coates
District Court of the State of
A. D
Arthur B Coates
Arthur B. Coates
State of
Story
Court House
Nevada
Ee H. BE. Slattery
Joseph S. J
Smith
James L. Smith
Samuel W. Smith
Wiliam T. Smith
Ralph E. Smith
Nancy M Middleton
Emma C. Hatfield
Parley Sheldon
Kelley
Ceetare
Story Comunty
Marshal Bill Advances From Senate Committee
Senator Dunham presented the marshal bill chaired by A. C. Rankin. The measure mirrors prior versions and provides for four marshals who may appoint deputies. It was sent to the committee on suppression of intemperance. Rankin expresses confidence in passage this session.
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House
Senate
Kelly
Sullivan
Dunham
A. C. Rankin
Committee On
Rapkin
Newspapers Exemption in Peterson Campaign Bill Amendment
The Peterson bill restricting corporate campaign contributions may curb press activity. The house judiciary committee on Thursday reported an amendment preserving liberty of the press and recommended passage with the exemption for incorporated newspapers.
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House Committee On Judiciary
Gillilland Bill Out Reported Favorable by Senate Panel
The senate committee on railroads Wednesday reported favorably the bill empowering the state railroad commission to require railroads to build shelter over double tracks at stations.
Senate approves embalmers and nurses licensing bill
Bills passed by the senate empower the state board of health to license embalmers and nurses and raise the salary of the secretary to 2200 dollars. A separate bill seeks five thousand dollars for railroad commission freight rate investigation set to begin in March.
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Senate
State Board of Health
Railroad Commission
Convict Labor Provision Targets State Printing Reform
The senate committee heard a bill to abolish the state printer and binder offices and require convict labor for most state printing. Secretary Davison testified on state printing, while Mr. Chassell noted the plan to shift work to Anamosa Eldora and other locations.
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Senate Committee
Davison
Executive Council
Chassell
Anamosa
Eldora
Shorter Hours and Telegrapher Exam Bills Considered
The house committee on railroads debated a pill to limit trainmen hours with rail employees backing it while rail companies opposed. A bill for telegraph operator examination and certification and another for freight reconsignment in transit were also discussed. The joint rate bill is set to be taken up next Tuesday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Representative Clarke
Jefferson
Clarke
Bat
House Committee On Railroads
Primary Bill Leads Iowa Legislature Stage This Week
A report from the special committee drafting a primary bill is due early this week and will dominate the Iowa session. The bill, agreed by subcommittees, has been written and will be reviewed Monday afternoon before final reporting to the elections committees. Action is expected Tuesday or Wednesday and could occur by week’s end.
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Iowa
Committees On
Swine Pavilion Proposal For State Fair Arouses Support
State fair organizers urged the senate appropriations committee to funds 75000 for a swine pavilion at the Des Moines fair. Advocates cited Iowa hosting the nation's greatest swine show and presented figures showing 21 years of fair spending totaling 179000 with property valued at 353000.
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Appropriations Committee
Senate
Iowa
Des Moines
Representatives Exonerate McGrew in Bank Fraud Case
In a court of equity session the house of representatives exonerated H L McGrew from alleged fraud tied to the failure of E H Skinner Co Bank in Birmingham Indiana. McGrew sat with Representative Weeks who argued his case and secured the clearing.
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Court of Equity
House of Representatives
H. L. McGrew
Bank of
E. H. Skinner & Co
Birmingham
McGrew
Representative Weeks
Political rhetoric at Washington birthday session
Senator DeWolf denounced party lines saying Washington would be a standpat, Lincoln a Cummins Republican, Jefferson a Bryan Democrat during a joint house and senate commemoration. Representative Inman led prayer as Crossley Gilliland DeWolf spoke along with Van Houten Hardin and Swift.
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Washington
Lincoln
Jefferson
Bryan
DeWolf
House
Senate
George Washington
Representative Inman
Crossley
Gilliland
van Houten
Hardinc
Swift
Don’t Trifle with a Cold Warns Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune advises prudent care for colds in autumn to avoid serious illness. Proper food ventilation and dry warm clothing reduce risk. neglected colds may lead to severe outcomes. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is recommended as safe and effective, with Judisch Bros selling it.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Judisch Bros
The Golden Rule Of Three Leadership Motto
A historical column lists three things to pursue purity honesty courage affection gentleness temper tongue conduct and more. It extols fighting for honor home and country cherishing truth beauty and good life and thinking on life death and eternity. It urges thrift industry and promptness while condemning cruelty arrogance and ingratitude. It praises love for the wise virtuous and innocent and health friends and contentment.
Amusing Incongruities In Speaking Writing And Painting
A discussion of unintended humor across social ranks highlighting the charm of spontaneous wit. Examples include mispainted religious scenes and comical newspaper slips, plus remarks on humorous signs and literary mishaps. Detroit Free Press note on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ends the piece.
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Cox
Iceland
Portugal
Spain
Isaac
Abraham
Herod
St. Peter
Fanny Crosby
Northern Marine Insurance Company
Detroit Free_ Press
Chamberlain
Electric Bitters touted by Lucama manufacturer
Wm. A. Fertwell of Lucama NC reports a dramatic improvement after using less than three bottles of Electric Bitters claiming relief from Bright's disease in the Diabetes stage and liver and bladder issues. The ad guarantees cure potential and notes a 50 cent price.
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Wm. A. Fertwell
Lucama
N. C
Bright
Chamberlains Pain Balm for Rheumatic Sufferers
The balm offers quick relief from rheumatic pain and other deep seated and muscular pains. Sufferers including those with sciatica lame back and lumbago favor the preparation. For sale by Judisch Bros.
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Chamberlain
Judisch Bros
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Offill
Ericson
Secretary of State
Hopkins
Railroad Committee
James O' Donnell
McCanthy & Luke
Rocky Mountain
L. M. Bosworth
Koha Bros
Boys and Childrens
L. O. Krebdice
Parley Sheldon B. J. Sheldon
S. A. Keenan
Story Co
AME
National Bank of Commerce
New York
Knautile, Kachod & Kahne
First National Bank
Chicago
Marshalltown
Des Moines Savings Bank
Ance
Judisch Brothers
Morrisanna Medah and
Hirano
Saginaw
Eastern Gem
Little Rock
B. A. Lockwood Grain Co
Frank N. Fowler
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