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Deep history of abortion shows women harmed by unsafe practices
The article reflects on Iowa abortion history from 1897 to 1909, citing deaths of Rosa, Belle Sutliff, Trene Blydenberg, Clara Matthews, and Maude Stone, and criticizes the state’s lack of penalties in early cases. It argues the court’s view ignores past fatalities and warns Iowa women remain at risk of unsafe procedures.
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Iowa City
Rosa
Evening Gazette
Belle Sutliff
Sutliff
Irene Blydenberg
State Board of Parole
J.W. Crofford
Crofford
Lamoni
Maude Stone
Iowa
Clara Matthews
Rosa Severa
Trene Blydenberg
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