Iowa News Highlights Farm Growth and Legal Notice
Iowa farmers form Cascade Shipping Association posts $435,500 in business with 260 members. Hides and skins stock rises 11 to 186 percent by category. New sugar beet factories planned at Waverly and Belmond for 1920. Bee industry expands with 4.5 million dollar investment yet faces 450 thousand annual losses. Town Pioneer reports dairy herds with top butterfat yields. Newton suit over dog caused damages set at 2,200. Iowa State Fair to pay 132,492 in cash premiums across cattle, horses, crops and youth exhibits.
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Iowa
Cascade Shipping Association
J. F. Lehner
Peter Till
J. N. Kremer
P. Till
T. McGovern
H. Ganfield
H. Koob
J. L. Weber
Waverly
Belmond
Mason City
Texas
California
Edward Apley
Page County
Clarinda
Apley
Town Pioneer Association
McKay Bros
Waterloo Jersey
G. R. Russell
A. B. Zuck
Newton
Jasper County
Emery Dougherty
Fred Beckler
Beckler
Iowa State Fair Association
Revolt a Failure as Kiel Battles Rage Across Germany
A Kiel bombardment by the German cruiser Eckernfoerde leaves hundreds dead and many wounded while Kiel and Dresden clash as Kapp’s revolt falters. Berlin reports widespread looting and civilian deaths as Groener suggests mediation and Hindenburg contemplates new elections.
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London
Kapp
New Republic
Germany
Abert
Kiel
Eckernfoerde
Copenhagen
Dresden
Four Wohlka boys die in North Dakota blizzard
Four schoolboys sons of farmer Gust Wohlka perish in a North Dakota blizzard that hit March 15. Adolph shields his brothers by loading them in a wagon. the family finds three frozen bodies along the road. Hazel Miner, 18, sacrifices herself to cover her siblings after a wreck. she dies while saving them as rescuers find the others injured. The storm spans from Montana to Wisconsin and from Manitoba to Nebraska with trains halted.
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Bismarck
N. D
Gust Wohlka
Rider
North Dakota
Adolph
Ernest
Soren
Herman
Weather Bureau
Montana
Wisconsin
Manitoba
Nebraska
Center
Hazel Miner
Hazel
Pumping and inspecting inner tubes for tire repairs
Guidance on pre installing used or spare tubes, pumping to proper pressure, testing for leaks, and checking for sharp objects inside the tire casing. It covers how to detect punctures, temporarily seal small casing holes, and ensure correct tube placement to avoid pinches and deflations.
Grandview Fire Ravages Texas Town Destroying Business District
A devastating Grandview blaze in Texas caused estimated savings losses over 2 million dollars and left about 1500 people homeless. The fire formed a V shape, sweeping 200 homes in the residential area before shifting into Main Street and consuming eight blocks of the business district as a north wind veered.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Grandview
Main Street
Tornado kills eleven in Taney county near Branson
Eleven people died and eight were injured when a tornado struck the Turkey creek valley near Branson and Mollister in Taney county last Thursday. Seven deceased were minor children of Tan and William Box of Melva, five miles south of Branson. wives of the Box brothers also injured and not expected to recover.
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Springfield
Turkey Creek
Branson
Mollister
Taney County
Tan
William Box
Melva
Tornado Devastates Greenville Mississippi Area
A Mississippi tornado near Greenville caused multiple fatalities and extensive injuries. Reported deaths involve black residents with 25 to 35 people injured. About 25 tenant houses were destroyed in Washington County near Percy, with no further damage confirmed in other areas.
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Mississippi
Greenville
Washington County
Percy
Curb Contact Hurts Tires Says Warning
Backing into a curb running into a curb or driving too close to a curb can scrape tires and damage sidewalls. The result is shortened tire life and higher expense. Stone curbs may be tough on tires but curb avoidance saves money.
Tacks on Sign Boards Spark Roadway Hazard
An automobile owner warns drivers to swerve around tacks discarded by a moving picture theater. A village sweeper clearing a sidewalk found many tacks among the debris, which then spread into the road and caused punctures for unsuspecting motorists miles from the theater.
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Moving Picture Theater
Proper watch of ammeter in cold weather driving
In cold weather shorter runs plus frequent starter use and longer light use can drain the battery. If the dash instrument shows six to ten points on the charge side at about 20 miles per hour, trouble may be brewing.
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Absorbine, JR
W. F. Young
Springfield
Mages
Ask Fire Warden to Resign in Lincoln Neb
Gov McKelvie demands the immediate resignation of Ed Beach, chief of the fire prevention bureau, after Beach returned to the state treasury the $50 difference between his code bill statement and the previous statute. The move warns that other code bill officeholders may owe $8000 to $4000.
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Lincoln
Neb
McKelvie
Ed Beach
Beach
State Treasury
Failure to Settle Coal Issue Prompts Fresh Talks
Washington representatives of bituminous coal miners and operators fail to settle the dispute after a long conference convened by President Wilson. After the coal commission report, both sides say it is up to them to reconcile differences as they did before government intervention, and to renew efforts to reach an agreement.
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Washington, D. C
Avoid Overheating in Low Gear by Lean Mixture
When using the low gear for long periods keep the mixture leanest possible to prevent overheating that would normally occur.
Automobile Gossip Tips For Wet Pavements
On wet pavements readers are advised to prevent skidding and inspect wire wheels frequently. A small bottle of kerosene and glycerine mixed equally can clear windshield glass of rain drops for clearer vision ahead.
Dr Pierce Medicines Praised By Minnesota Woman
Mrs Mary Goodrich of 218 West Rock Street testifies that her daughters who were once delicate are now strong and healthy thanks to Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She credits Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets with relieving years of blood and flesh pains after multiple previous operations.
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Mankato
Minn
Dr. Pierce
Mary Goodrich
W. Rock St
After Motherhood Strength Restored by Favorite Prescription
Mrs. Ambrose Stein of Des Moines Iowa reports lasting relief after taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription following motherhood. She used two bottles and regained strength, overcoming troubles and remaining well since.
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Des Moines
Iowa
West Virginia Ratifies Suffrage Amendment After Deadlock
West Virginia legislature ratified the federal suffrage amendment by a 15 to 14 vote after days of deadlock. Senator Jesse A. Bloch of Wheeling rushed from California to Charleston to cast a pivotal vote breaking the stalemate between pro and anti-suffrage forces.
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West Virginia
Chaneston
W. Va
Jesse A. Bloch
Wheling
California
Charleston
Stock Yards Burn at Nebraska City Fire Devastates Yards
A blaze destroyed the Taton Stock Yards at Nebraska City in an unknown origin fire. Losses were estimated at $100,000, with several small buildings and about 500 hogs burned. Livestock value could not be estimated.
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Nebraska City
Wood listed as winning Minnesota GOP primary by large margin
Semi official returns from Leonard Wood's state organization show Wood leading Minnesota by about three to one over Senator Hirai Johnson of California.
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St. Paul
Minn
Republian
Leonard Wood
Wood
Hirai Johnson
Galfornia
Tireless tires promise puncture proof auto tech
James A. Horne of Denver showcases his tireless tires, a puncture proof, resilient tire designed to cut tire costs to about 60 percent of pneumatic tires. The system uses replaceable sections stored in a standard tool box, aiming to revolutionize tiremaking industry.
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James A. Horne
Denver
Colo
Wnto
Mr. Horne
Horne
Planned Open Revolt in Tombstone Arizona Documented
In July 1917 a nationwide auction to destabilize the U S government was cited, including Arizona's War remmbhing district. The case references Harry Woetten on trial for kidnapping tied to the Bishea deportations, presented by defense chief W H Burges in open court.
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Tombstone
Ariz
United States
Warren Mbhing
Arizona
Harry 74
Woetten
Bishea
W. Hi. Burges
Severe Winter Blocks Mississippi River 100 Days
Ice jam on the Mississippi River held for 100 days, the longest such blockage in 32 years. Authorities report the waterway finally moving free, ending a prolonged disruption to local navigation and commerce.
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Burlington
Denver Weather Storm Leaves Damage Across Rocky Mountain State
A Terrific gale swept Denver and the Rocky Mountain states from Sunday night into Monday. The wind caused heavy property damage and crippled wire service as snow slides and other hazards followed the storm.
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Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain
Legion Strength in Iowa Grows with Auxiliaries
Reports show the American Legion In Town reaching 40 000 members in Des Moines Iowa. Nineteen chapters of the women’s auxiliary have been formed signaling expanding organization and outreach in the region.
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Kert
Othera
Missouri
Moving Picture
Absorbine Sane Carmar
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