Iowa City fire damages house of justice of the peace
Fire caused by a chimney sparked $1000 in damage to the home of E. A. Crossett justice of the peace in Iowa City. Other items include bankruptcy for Bessie O Harra of Grinnell, a fatal rope accident to John Bushnell of Independence, and various regional notices.
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E. A. Crossett
Iowa City
Bessie O’harra
Grinnell
Iowa
John Bushnell
Independence
King George
England
Jubbulpore
India
John McNeel
Atlantic Iowa
A. L. Stout
State Bank
Winterset
Boone
City Gas Company
Hart Caddock
Jim Londos
New York
Annie Haldorf
Charles Haldorf
Griswold
John F. Christian
Otto W. Schenk
Omaha
Edward D. Burke
West Palm Beach
Fla
Earl Caddock
Ben
Arthur Hickman
Albert Patton
Shenandoah
Russell Sage Foundation
Weaver
Whitmore
Shaffer
Tona Tonda
Iowa General Assembly Sees Slow Start to Session
Des Moines reports the Thirty ninth Iowa general assembly has enacted little notable legislation in the first half. A March 1 recess period is set for members to return home, with sessions resuming February 25 and March 7. Final adjournment typically occurs around April 20 as routine work accelerates, while the code revision committee checks the new compiled code against source volumes, aiming to finish by March 16.
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Des Moines
Iowa General Assembly
Temple of Justice
Assembly
Cessna
General Fund
Pitt
Friends
Anti-saloon League
John B. Hamond
Manhattan
Bronx
State Highway Commission
House
Frank Young
Davis County
Senate
Young
Censors Bill Faces Strong Opposition in Legislature
A bill by Senators Greenell and Olson of Clinton County proposes state censorship and licensing of all moving picture films. Opponents press a strenuous case against it as the soldier bonus bill remains in committee, likely to pass soon with a probable unanimous vote unless unforeseen opposition emerges.
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Greenell
Olson
Clinton County
Winter car care and storage battery safety tips
This article explains keeping a car running in cold weather with antifreeze, radiator covers, and warm oil. It emphasizes battery care, proper charging, and avoiding continuous cranking to prevent damage and costly repairs. It advises using the manufacturer’s winter oil grade and seeking quick service for unusual car signs.
Social Welfare Bills Backed by State Agencies
A slate of social welfare bills is advancing in the state house and senate. Proposals include: Senate File 307 to prevent infant blindness. House File 481 setting age of consent at eighteen. House File 432 banning lewd acts in the presence of a child. Senate File 316 allowing deaf children to be educated in day school to age twelve. Senate File 373 increasing per capita aid to deaf day schools. House File 442 creating a wage commission for women. Senate 412 and House 445 regulating child adoptions and grant Mothers' Pension to grandparents and certain divorced women, up to four dollars per child weekly.
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Senate
White
Benton
Tama
House
Mayne
Palo Alto
Whitmore
Wapello
Horchem
Dubuque
Mills
Harrison
Weaver
Polk
McClenahan Ethics Charges Strengthened in Hearings
The state superintendent McClenahan faced stronger ethics accusations after the attorney general’s office testified he knew accepting lecture fees was illegal yet charged them after receiving opinion. Adjutant General Lasher faces criticism for using a state owned car personally. Most committee hearings were closed, and impeachment is unlikely.
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McClenahan
Atorney General’s
L. G. Lasher
Lasher
Beeen
Code revision bills under consideration this session
Senator Pitt may present a taxation laws revision at this session as part of a broader code revision. General talk favors a revision session next winter. Farmer lawmakers hold a house majority and warn they cannot attend a summer or early fall session without heavy personal cost.
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Pitt
First Half of Pay for Lawmakers Drawn
Members of both house and senate received the first installment of their $1,000 salary thirty days after the session began, with $500 issued to each member as the initial honorarium. No further pay will be issued until adjournment in April. A bill may be introduced to provide per diem compensation during the special session, allowing $10 per member per day.
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House
Senate
State urged to require county nurses for schools and public health
Senator Van Alstine proposes a bill to compel county boards of supervisors to hire a public health school nurse for school inspections and general public health work and to create a state director of public health nurses. Current law allows but does not require hiring a nurse.
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van Alstine
County Boards of Supervisors
No Action on Kendall Bills in State Board Contempt
Bills by Governor Kendall calling for a woman member on the state board of control remain in committee. The governor has not submitted a replacement for Mrs. W. H. Snider of Davenport after a refused confirmation. Major appropriations await recess, with only possible expansion at Oakdale tuberculosis sanatorium.
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Kendall
State Board of Control
W. H. Snider
Davenport
Oakdale
Detecting Leaks From a Car On The Garage Floor
A small puddle of water or oil on a floor after overnight standing signals potential leaks in the cooling system or related parts. Inspect for radiator hose pump packing fuel lines carburetor and seals. Tighten loose bolts at transmission differential or universal joints to prevent further trouble.
First Automobiles and Early U.S. Car Facts
A historical overview notes the first car in the Garden of Eden, 1920 grade crossing fatalities, state car densities, 1919 average passenger fee of 8.54 dollars, and widespread American car use in over 100 countries. It also mentions large 1921 Connecticut license plates, freight car needs for autos, Wisconsin motor vehicle registration, and a upcoming Mexico City auto show with major manufacturers invited.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Safe Use By Physicians
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as safe after 21 years of use and endorsed by physicians. It urges choosing the Bayer Cross tablets for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago and other pains with small tin boxes priced cheaply. Ads note the trade mark and manufacture details and warn against substitutes.
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Bayer
Diamond Dyes Advertises For Women Readers
The ad promotes Diamond Dyes with instructions to dye wool silk cotton linen or blends. It warns that poor dye results cause streaks spots fades and ruined fabrics and urges buying Diamond Dyes only with a druggist color card available. It ends with a parenting tip about encouraging children to speak sensibly.
Bly s Cream Balm Aids Nasal Relief From Catarrh
Advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion and catarrh using Bly s Cream Balm. It claims quick air passage opening, soothing of inflamed membranes, and easy breathing after a single application. The note urges readers to buy from a druggist and apply in the nostrils.
Eliminate Freckles With Othine Double Strength
Ad claims Othine double strength removes freckles with an ounce typically enough for full clearing. Apply nightly and morning for best results. money back guarantee if it fails. Includes unrelated ad lines and quotes about love and health.
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