Open War Over Extra Office Space Rages in Des Moines
Des Moines January 28. The state executive council fights to win additional office space for crowded departments as the capitol ground floor overflows with desks and filing machines. The plan to rent East Des Moines space faces Senate resistance though council insists committee rooms be reserved and departments remain in place year round.
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Minnesota Wants To Know What Her Solons Cost
Des Moines Jan 23 The Minnesota state council has asked for a full account of expenses from this state's legislative session as part of a survey of union states. Governor Hammill will urge the budget department to provide the figures for a planned reorganization of Minnesota's legislative expense sheet.
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Selling Talk Ardent Traveller to Winnie in London Opinion
An enterprising seller extols his passion for Winnie in a brisk London Opinion style. The note frames love as a premium offering no other line can match, with a promotional tone and travel imagery.
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London Opinion
Death Foiled By NEA Service
Fort Worth Texas January 22 a dramatic parachute escape saw Frank Armstrong fall 2500 feet without injury after a parachute failed to deploy. aviator Herbert Kindred dived beneath him and the plane nearly collided. Armstrong landed with a nominal jolt then urged a second jump to satisfy the crowd.
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Largest family in Mason City records eighteen children
In Mason City Iowa a census taker notes a family with eighteen children aged one to twenty the largest in town Four children are married daughters and one son works away from home The mother age 43 lives with a second husband both born in Russia and un naturalized The pair added eight children each to the brood plus two born since their marriage The note closes with an unrelated ad line about property listings.
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Dempsey Train Case Ties to 1921 Fight Film Conspiracy
Teddy Hayes trainer for Jack Dempsey was arrested in Los Angeles on a New York warrant charging him with fugitive from justice in an alleged conspiracy to transport film of the Pamper vs Garpenter fight on July 4 1921. Hayes pleaded innocence and posted 2500 bond with removal hearing set for Feb 4. Indictment list headed by George L Rickard and included Frank Flour noy Fred Quimby W H Rudolph Jasper C Muma James Daugherty and G McLeod Baynes in a broader boxing figures conspiracy.
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Tex) Rickard
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Romano and Mondt Triumph in Des Moines Wrestling Night
Michael Romano and Joe Mondt won the two heavyweight bouts at the Coliseum in Des Moines. Romano defeated Joe Bruno of Buffalo in a sensational match, while Mondt dominated Nelson, winning a hollow style after a dull session that was saved by Taswan's cleverness and aggressiveness.
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Toots) Mondt
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Seven More Yanks Sign Contracts for 1925
New York January 28 Seven more members of the New York Yankees have signed for 925 according to Edward G Barrow business manager Miller Huggins expected to arrive soon but sent word hed be in New York Friday He forwarded Steve O Neill contract and his statement he is satisfied with terms and will start training Aaron Ward and Fred Hofmann also signed Osborn Gardner Joseph E Maley Martin Autrey and Henry Cullop completed the list from various teams and leagues to bolster the roster.
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Fred Hofmann
Osborn Gardner
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Richmond
Martin Autrey
Henry Cullop
Omaha
Dempsey
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Ames Mat Men Brace for Kansans Clash
Iowa State college wrestling squad prepares for an opening conference meet against Kansas. Coach and team members emphasize long workouts to be in peak shape for the Jayhawkers visit Ames on Friday.
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Auctioneer sale dates listed for February events
A list of auction and sale dates assigns Jos M Thomson Woodrow Wallace J D McDermott Sons Joe Burke Abbott Shepard Andrew Caralon Ed Armstrong Harry Grulke Dick Odem Ross Lang and others to February sales. Combined stock and general sale dates include January 1 and February 7. Names appear with dates and firms such as Acker Wisdlér and M Cruise Ace upsides.
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Joe Burke
Abbott&Shepard
Andrew Carlaon
Ed Armstrong
Harry .Grulke
Dick Odem
Ross Lang
M. H.cruise
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Chris Slevers
Ed Dimig
John Adams
Awe
Guy Diven
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Upper Iowa Faces Penn Battle in Fayette Friday Night
Fayette Iowa January 28 John Dorman looks toward the Penn college game here Friday night with little concern as Larson, last season's high point man who broke an arm, will wear the Peacock tie for the matchup strengths and prospects.
Oldtimers star Rusie joins Giants as grounds superintendent
Amos Rusie once one of baseballs top pitchers alongside Christy Mathewson is now with the New York Giants serving as superintendent of the Palo grounds. He says his health is good and he can still throw a bit with bend.
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Christy Mathewson
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Notable seat of learning founded in Thievery province
An English royal project led by The Enverin of Gortiiogen in Thievery Prussia established a renowned center of learning. Later King George II of England, also Elector of Hanover, founded it in Itt, cementing its historic status.
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DeForest Pans Would-be Champions by Henry Farrell
United Press sports editor Henry Farrell profiles trainer Jimmy DeForest who believes there will never be another Dempsey. He recalls Dempsey's teachable mindset, critiques aspiring heavyweights, and laments managers who push quick fame over steady training. He notes Luis Firpo as a rare prospect but highlights the rebels who resist disciplined conditioning.
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Warnie Smith Knocks Out Joe O’Hara in One Round
Warnie O'Smith, Oklahoma towboy middleweight, halted Joe O'Hara of Fort Dodge and Chicago in the first round at the American Legion show in Fort Dodge. A sharp right to the jaw followed by rapid exchanges floored O'Hara for the count of ten after one minute forty five seconds. O'Hara rose, fought on, but Smith pressured with lefts and rights until the bout ended and the referee counted O'Hara out near the ropes.
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Farm Loans At 5 Percent From Wood and Savery
Wood and Savery of Atlantic Topra offer farm loans at five percent interest. Call for details and condition terms.
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Wood & Savery
Atlantic
Topra
Not Natural Cleavage in a Heartfelt Parting
Fragmentary verse notes a husband and wife parting, comparing separation to a heart cleaving. The lines hint at divided loyalties and the emotional rift between two individuals, with poetic imagery suggesting longing and unresolved distance.
Guthrie Center Track Meet Preview and May 2 Meets
Guthrie Center high school plans track practice after the basketball season ends. Coach P. G. Russell may enter teams in Drake Relays at Des Moines April 24-25 and possibly both Oriont Relays and Council Bluffs Jefferson Relays on May 2. The sixth annual Guthrie Center invitational and fields meet is set for May 9 with stronger Southwestern Iowa competition expected to break several records from last year.
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Cards Split Up for Return Jaunt
St Louis Cardinals plan the return from California training by splitting into two squads. One group will play in Texas league cities, the other will pause for two exhibitions at Ft Smith Arkansas if dates and rail bookings are arranged.
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Noted horseman may return to Kentucky
Charles Van Meter, famed Kentucky horseman, who left the Blue Grass two years ago for the Pacific coast where he managed the thoroughbred interests of Frank J Kaliv, Chicago sportsman, may return to Louisville and open a public training stable at Churchill Downs. Several brood mares and runners on the coast have already been shipped to Kentucky stables.
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Charles van Meter
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Braves Outfielder Under the Knife
San Francisco dated report says Bill Cunningham of the Boston National League club underwent an appendicitis operation yesterday. He was moved from the operating room after a half hour and pronounced in perfectly satisfactory condition.
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Britain issues challenge for Davis Cup entry
Great Britain announced a challenge for the Davis Cup, the world’s premier lawn tennis trophy, as it prepares to enter the 1925 competition. London reported the development this afternoon, with Britain listed among the five nations expected to compete.
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