Rawson Appointment Sparks Iowa Senate Hopefuls
February 2 1922 Des Moines Iowa Charles A Rawson named by Governor Kendall to fill the U S Senate seat vacated by W B Kenyon who becomes a federal judge The move prompts debate over patronage and potential race with Rawson pledging not to run in June primaries Several candidates including Colonel Smith Bokhart announce plans to enter the field as farm interests mobilize for support in a hot primary season.
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C. A. Rawson
Kendall
Charles A. Rawson
Des Moines
U. S
Kenyon
Jess
Rawson
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
Grinnell College
Republican State Central Committee
Raw
Sun
Smith Bockhart
Washington
Cummings
Governor's rail bias hits farm interests in rowson appointment
The passage criticizes Governor's choice of Charles A. Rowson as senatorial colleague, arguing the governor favors railway concerns over agriculture. It questions Rowson's loyalty to farm interests and warns of possible missteps in Rawson's appointment, suggesting future developments may prove otherwise.
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Mit
World Trade Shifts Show Decline in 1921 Exports
The article notes total exports fell from 5.225 billion in 1920 to 4.485 billion in 1921 while imports dropped to 2.509 billion. It contrasts prewar 1913-14 trade patterns with 1921, detailing Europe remained the main market but with a drop, and highlights rising shares to Asia and other regions, including Japan, China, and the Scandinavian and Balkan states. It emphasizes the need to develop demand globally while maintaining national ideals and friendly relations.
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Europe
North America
Asia
South America
Africa
England
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Czecho-Slovakia
Switzerland
Spain
Italy
Nova Africa
Poland
Finland
Balkan
Greece
Turkey
Egypt
Persia
China
Japan
Ladies expelled from Columbia dorm for smoking
A group of Whittier Hall residents at Columbia Teachers College were expelled for refusing to quit smoking in their rooms. Officials noted rooms lack ventilation for pipes or cigarettes and the sanction targets room use rules, reflecting changing social norms.
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Columbia
Whittier Hall
Teachers’ College of
Columbia University
University
Bryan Willing for Senator But Not Nominee
W J Bryan declares he will not seek the Florida senatorial nomination but would consider the post if offered. Observers note his move to Florida may reflect a strategic political opening. Iowa Anti-Saloon League officials say candidates will be pressed on Prohibition enforcement and endorsements will follow favorable replies. A warning to Palo Alto aspirants urges frank statements on post election plans. Colonel Watterson is recalled for ancestral pride, while a settlement over injuries is reported in Sioux City. Frank W Thompson receives 300 in final settlement after a hip injury endured while working for W B Carter. medical bills totaled 475.11. settlement sanctioned by the Iowa Industrial Commission.
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MR. Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Florida
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
League
Palo Alto
Spencer Man
Frank W. Thompson
W. B. Carter
Sioux City
Nels J. Lee
Clay County District Court
Thompson
Carter
Iowa Industrial Commisson
Newse- Herald
Unrest After Wars Echoes Across Nations
The piece notes postwar tensions in the United States and Europe including southern carpetbag history, Balkan disputes, Polish Russian issues, and lingering Irish border animosity. It mentions German French distrust, the risk to police along the Ulster border, and a Boston bootlegging price drop amid nationwide production, hinting at shifting profiteering.
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United States
Balkan
Ulster
Irish Free State
Orange
Great Britain
Farewell Surprise For Mr and Mrs Rouse at Salton Home
A crowd of friends and neighbors gathered at the Salton home last Thursday evening for a surprise farewell party for Mr and Mrs R E Rouse. The event featured games music and conversation with a lunch served by the crowd. GM Drew presented a set of table linen as a token of esteem and remembrance. The Rouse couple began housekeeping near Leavens this week.
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Laurens
Salton
R. E. Rouse
GM. Drew
Rouse
Slander suit filed against A L Cheney in Humboldt county
The Humboldt Republican notes a slander suit against A L Cheney, ex-Bancroft and Algona resident, over an alleged insult to C W Comstock. Cheney connected with Bugle Grove home. The Algona Advance references Fairmont farmer Lary Lester sentenced to nine days for non support after neighbors aided the family for two months.
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Trief
A. L Cheney
Bancroft and Algona
Humboldt Republican
Bugle Grove
Cheney
Plaintif
C. W. Comstock
Algona
Fairmont
Lary Lester
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Rendall
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Iis
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Ladies’ Aid
The
Congregational Church
Omar
Low
Colonel Watterson
Kentucky
Watterson
Boston
Liggest & Myers
Cheststerfield Scie Teak Eee Couse
B. Whitney
Mike
Hampton
Corwith
SRE
Bell
Palo Alto County
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