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Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1917

Page

3

Personal notices from Birmingham and area city visitors

Local society notes list visitors and residents including Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Danielson of Birmingham, Mrs. J. W. Grimsley visiting Keosauqua, and B. T. Raines moving into a new East Burlington house. Also reports marriage license issued to O J Donner and Cora Hoskinson, while others plan visits to Chicago Natchez and Farmington.

Irvin Danielson Birmingham O. J. Donner Cora M. Hoskinson

Freak Bills Roil Iowa Legislature With Odd Proposals

The Iowa General Assembly faces a flood of eccentric bills among 1150 filed. Some aim to curb dog running at night to protect sheep, while others touch tax, licensing, tipping, and criminal laws. Several measures seek to shape road funding, juvenile justice, and public boards as lawmakers debate potential impacts.

Iowa General Assembly House Senate Iown General Assembly Iowa Executive Council

Suffrage Passes Iowa Senate In Joint Resolution

Des Moines Iowa Senate votes 35 to 12 to resubmit a constitutional amendment on women's suffrage after debate over Senator Kimball's proposed amendment which would have let women vote. The Parker joint resolution moves to the House and, if approved, would be sent to the next general assembly for voter consideration.

Des Moines State Senate Kimball Council Bluffs A. M. Parker House General Assembly

Legislature bills passed and killed in Senate actions

The senate considered numerous bills including H F 371 on aid to dependent children amendments H F 11 on service of notice to insane persons S F 186 on extradition liabilities S F 551 to legalize nominating papers for city offices S F 336 road oiling districts S F 342 drainage funds return to counties S F 501 licensing food establishments H F 274 defective platting prior to 1895 S F 116 indemnity for horses wrongly slaughtered S F 105 seed sales S F 311 cess pools in plumbing inspection. bills killed S F 110 licensing chiropractors ages 15 Nays 27.

Nicholson Benn Kimball Senate Judiciary Committee van Alstine Dairy and Food Committee Elwood Howard P. J. Kappelman White S. F Lytle Mitchell

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