Government reorganization narrows focus on labor disputes
Governor Wilson faces heavier duties after legislative restructuring while labor friction tests state patrol limits amid Maytag and Swift strikes. Legislative adjournment marked by sober farewells as crop reports warn of backwardness and grain stocks strain price outlook, with budget control expanding to major departments.
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Nels Kraschel
Newton
Sioux City
Kraschel
State Highway Patrol
Department of Public Safety
Charles D. Reed
Secretary of Agriculture
Mark G. Thornburg
Leslie M. Carl
Readjustment Aims Move Iowa Farm to Market Program
Governor Wilson and party secure key goals with a farm to market program funded by 2.5 million dollars from primary road funds to match federal grants. Annually about 1.86 million dollars thereafter support the effort. Departments and commissions in Iowa are claimed to be reorganized and consolidated, though opponents call it a shuffle.
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Wilson
Iowa
Steps Forward in Republican Agenda Include Farm Tenancy Reforms
The proposal package labeled steps forward includes farm tenancy measures, a 1.5 million annual increase for old age pensions, promotion of Iowa dairy and coal industries, and annual publication of state employees lists with salaries. It also notes subjects Wilson highlighted in his inaugural address that the legislature failed to act on such as teachers pensions and the chain store tax bill.
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Tlowa
Wilson
Free Book From McCleary Clinic
Afflicted readers may obtain a free 35-36 page booklet from the McCleary Clinic, E-100 Elms Blvd, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. The volume explains rectal and colon ailments, warns against risky procedures, and offers helpful guidance. The clinic claims to be the world’s largest specialize in rectal and colon cases, drawing patients nationwide and from abroad.
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McCleary Clinic
Elms Blvd
Excelsior Springs
States
Canada
Clermont Local News Social rounds and local visits reported
Danny Rounds spent Saturday with friend Jackie Flynn at Waucoma while Thomas Quinn of Minneapolis visited the Quinn home here. J A Erickson had his tonsils removed in La Crosse. Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas returned to Platteville after visiting the Hackett home. Mrs Aulger Paulson and Veryle Judith accompanied the Leet family of Postville to Celwin. W C O F meeting at Mrs Frank Fay home May 11 with Mrs Frank Leehy assisting. Also a note on the Chinese carpenter carp legend and the origin of the Ash mail symbol.
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Danny Rounds
Jackie Flynn
Waucoma
Joe Thomas
Platteville, Wis
F. M. Hackett
Aulger Paulson
Veryle
Judith
George Leet
Marjorie
Postville
Celwein
Frank Fay
Frank Leehy
Early America name shifts from south of Panama to two continents
The term America originally described lands south of the Isthmus of Panama and gradually expanded to include both continents, reflecting evolving geographic understanding across early American history.
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America
Panama
Americas
Made Famous by Cicero on Fran Ca Western Slope
The passage notes a Fran ca town on the Alben hills famed for Rome’s skyline views and villas linked to Cicero. It recalls Uncle Eben’s quip about Truth rising after being crushed and a referee delaying a decision.
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Cicero
Alben
Rome
Franca
Eben
Sennibal's Coge of War Untamed war dogs described in mythic terms
An obscure historical note recounts Hannibal's legendary war dogs described as ball like insects attacking foes with fierce tearing force. The fragment hints at exotic warfare concepts tied to ancient campaigns and animal horror imagery.
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Sennibal
Hannibal
Desert cacti draw moisture from air via leaves in Boyle region
In the Boyle desert, certain cactus plants pull moisture from the air through their leaves rather than from their roots. This adaptation helps them survive arid conditions where rainfall is scarce.
Russian air hero surveys wrecked Moskva on Miscou Island
Brigadier General Vladimir Kokkinaki sits and surveys the damaged Moskva wreck on Miscou Island near New Brunswick after an ambitious flight from Moscow to the New York World’s Fair. Major Gordenko accompanies him. Kokkinaki is injured.
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Miscou Island
New Brunswick
Vladimir Kokkinaki
Russian Army
Hero
Moskva
Major Gordenko
Moscow
General Kokkinaki
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Drive Carefully Even on Dry Roads Weather Safe
Drivers assume dry surface means safety and take risks on curves hills and passing. Most accidents do not occur on wet or icy surfaces but on dry roads when conditions seem favorable. Even with clear weather and dry pavement the rule remains to stay cautious and drive steadily.
Danish royals greet crowds in first US Danish settlement
Special CFI photo by Dick Riedel captures Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Ingrid of Denmark as they wave to crowds from their train in Clarks Grove Minnesota, the site of the first Danish settlement in the United States.
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Clarks Grove
Minn
Dick Riedel
Frederik
Princess Ingrid
Denmark
United States
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