Iowa Officials Salaries Raised In State Budget
The Iowa legislature increased salaries for state and county officers. Governor and attorney general remain $5,000 yearly, with added allowances. several top state roles rise to $4,000 to $4,900, including auditors, secretaries, and treasurers. Deputy roles gain from $1,800 to $2,400 and $3,200 for the deputy secretary of state. County officers receive proportional boosts around $300 annually.
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Moines
Iowa
W. H
H. M. Haymer
Ward House
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Field of Control
Board of Parole
New League Covenant Changes Largely Worded Shifts
Paris April 29 President Wilson stated at the peace conference that many amendments to the league covenant are mere phrasing changes, with little substance. He highlighted new features in articles 1 and 4 including signatory rules for new members, neutral-state access, withdrawal notice, and potential council enlargement.
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Paris
Wilson
League of Nations
League
Arec
Council
French workers back Wilson in Fiume stance letter
A Paris delegation from the French Labor federation gave President Wilson an open letter signed by Secretary Lement. It expresses unreserved endorsement and admiration for the president's Fiume position, calling it directed against imperialism and annexation. The letter asks Wilson to persist with his fourteen points despite diplomatic opposition.
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Paris
French Labor Federation
Wilson
Lement
Fiume
British Tug Hughli Sinks Off Nieuport In Loss Of 22 Crew
Brussels April 29 British naval tug Hughli sank off Nieuwpoort with the loss of 22 crew members. The vessel was carrying explosives for use in a gh from the O So channel. It is not clear whether the explosion caused the sinking or the vessel struck a mine.
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Brussels
Hughii
Nieuport
Othe
Hughli
Sanibar
League of Nations idea gains World progress momentum
Editorial argues the league of nations reflects democracy's expansion after centuries of struggle. It notes war's spread and argues nations should support a united framework, while acknowledging flaws and the need for gradual amendments. Illinois to Enforce Peace offers further pamphlets at 342 Monadnock Block, Chicago.
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L. Speed
Illinois
League
League of Nations
England
France
Italy
United States
The
Illinois To
Monadnock Block
Chicago, Ill
Real money at last for farmer's wife in War Savings Stamps
A farmer's wife explains how her first real money comes from War Savings Stamps. She recalls a life of limited funds spent by others, and how stamping and selling produce now let her accumulate money of her own, with pride and a cautious triumph.
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Jim
Railroad Timetables East and West Bound Details
East Bound timetable lists trains including Overland Express at 12:01 am, Chicago Local 8:02 pm, Chicago Limited 2:29 pm, Fast Mail, Chicago Limited 2:02 am, Chicago Local 9:20 am, Peoria Local 12:22 pm. West Bound shows Overland Express 6:47 pm, Nebraska Limited 12:58 am, Fast Mail, Colorado California Limited 3:56 pm, Burlington Local 6:25 pm, Fast Mail 8:23 am, Peoria Local 12:44 pm. Daily trains except 178 179 17 18 carry passengers. Rock Island trains include Ast express 8:15 am, Local Passenger 6:12 pm, Local Freight 9:00 am, Fast Express 1:10 am, Local Passenger 9:57 am, Local Freight 12:45 pm.
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East Bound
Overland
Chicago
Peoria
West Bound
Nebraska
Lim
Colo.Calif
Burlington
Vncant
tDo
Nervousness on the Degline Phosphated Iron Aid
An old style sales pitch touts Phosphated Iron as a cure for nerves overwork and worry. Aimed at Nervous Man or Woman, the ad promises stronger nerve centers, improved blood, and youthful energy with capsules sold by Gaumer Bros, warning against pills or tablets.
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Gaumer Bros
Ford car and assorted sale notices page
A serialized page of sale notices lists items for sale or rent including a 1916 Ford car overhauled with four new tires and fresh paint, a 4 room rental house, a Jersey cow, a wicker push cart, second hand shoes and a bicycle, a Maxwell touring car, a model C Universal tractor, and a story and a half house for sale. Several entries note contact phones and names, with prices and locations in Fairfield and nearby areas.
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Fairfield
Martha L. Junkin
J. E. Hickenbottom
C. L. Larson
Drake Clo. Co
FOR RENT Two Houses and Seven Acre Farm
Two good houses not modern one six room with barn and one eight room well located plus a seven acre tract with a four room house and barn See J E McClain 203 North D St Phone 3373 116 tf FOR RENT Four furnished rooms and one furnished single room Phone 2699 98 tf
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J. E. McClain
North D St
Wanted notices from early classifieds page
WANTED a modern house inquiry with phone contact 1724. Additional ads seek two girls at once for Fair field Steam Laundry and six to eight carpenters for steady work in their hometown, offering wages from four to six dollars per day with small capital required.
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Fairfield Steam Laundry
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K. Wilson
Rench
Ostend
Clifford Leon Sherman
Hazel
William
Bell Syndicate
Tne
Rock Island
Degline
EOPLE
Golumba
Jersey
A. M. Westphall
West Kirkwood St
Helen McCord Boies
G. T. McKee
Highland Ave
Maleable Iron Works
Kirkwood Street
Wm. L. Long
Gilbert
D. W. Hardie
Leggett Hotel
Mack
Exchange Beverage Works
Insurance Exchange
Raymond Terry
Civil Service Examiner
Continental
Washington
Journal Office
Shriner & Johnson
Mt. Sinai Hospital
California Avenue
the War Record Book
Jefferson County
Tribune
Battle of Date
Fairfield Tribune
Conklin
Celeste Ulm
A. C. Fisher
4Th St
Demarsh
Studio
North Main
Lucky Tiger Hair Tonic
Leggett House
Star Garage
Oldham Storage Battery Co
John T. Davies
Frank D. Kerrick
Tripune
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