Desolate Centerville Woman Taken to Appanoose Poor Farm
Ottumwa June 21 News tells of Mrs Alonzo Snyder of Centerville deserted by husband and shunned by kin. Destitute and near death she was moved from Ottumwa hospital to Appanoose county poor farm after traveling from Davenport to Denver with a man she had lived with. The couple was dropped off in Ottumwa when funds ran out and the man left, leaving her to await care.
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Ottumwa
Alonzo Snyder
Centerville
Appanoose County
Davenport
Denver
Iowa
Burlington
Call Off Election To Attend Circus In Iowa Town
Postville in Allamakee county postponed a special election on an electric line franchise to June 20 so residents could attend the Gollmar circus. The plan enabled showday attendance while saloons stayed closed as required by the election code. The election carried when finally held. Iowa Woman 103 Years Old Dead in Dallas Center. Elizabeth Winkley Snell, born in 1804 in England, died at 103, leaving nine children and surviving spouses, with three living descendants.
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Waukon
Postville
Allamakee County
Iowa
Dallas Center
Elizabeth Winkley Snell
England
America
New York
Snell
Dallas County
Jennie Bragg
War with Japan imminent say Nebr. chancellor
Dubuque Iowa June 21 Chancellor E Benjamin Andrews of the Nebraska University told high school graduates last night that war with Japan is sure to come. He said the Japs seek possession of the west coast and that the blow will be struck before Russia rises and the Panama Canal is completed. He warned of grave danger as Japan grows bold with recent victories.
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Japan
Dubuque
E. Benjamin Andrews
Nebraska University
United States
Russia
Panama Canal
Worms Eating the Corn Stalks in Boone County
William Le master, a leading farmer, says the Boone county corn crop will be less than half due to worm infestation. Two weeks ago the stand was good, but small worms are hollowing stalks and entire fields are dying. People south of town are replanting today. The worm epidemic defies explanation.
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Boone, In
William Lemaster
Boone County
17 Year Locusts Reach Keokuk Area
In Keokuk Iowa on June 20 the appearance of 17 year locusts was noted. The insects began their chorus Sunday morning and have continued off and on since. Only a sparse number are currently heard in the vicinity.
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Keokuk
Des Moines adopts five member commission government
Des Moines Iowa voters approve the so called Des Moines plan by a 2219 to 0 margin, opting for a central city government with a five member commission and a mayor chosen from among them. The plan provides two year terms and popular votes on franchises, with recall by petition.
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Capital City
Commission of Five
Des Moines
Galveston
Los Angeles
Iowa
John MacVicar
Charles Biggs
Harvey Ingham
Register and Leader
Ice Cream Hit By Health Board In June Bulletin
Des Moines Indiana June 24 Dr Louis A Thomas secretary of the state board of health rails at ice cream in the boards June bulletin warning that much ice cream is a delusion and a snare while noting ice and cream have roles in moderation The doctor says consumption is for those who live to eat and stresses avoiding epidemics from impure extracts and metallic poisoning during the ice cream season
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Des Moines
Louis A. Thomas
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Burlington Introduces Locked Complaint Boxes on Trains
Burlington officials announce locked complaint boxes in observation, parlor, cafe, and dining cars to gather passenger criticism. Pens and paper are provided beside the boxes so travelers can write knocks that reach higher officials, with the aim of improving safety, regularity, and comfort.
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Burlington
Chicago
P. S. Eustis
Iowa Boys Leave Trail of Crime
Cedar Rapids report follows two youths from Iowa City who began a crime spree two months earlier with the robbery of a lumber office. Investigators trace their path through multiple incidents as authorities pursue.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
William Osborne
William Mah
Robbery Pair Nabbed After Streak Across States
A pair of 20 year old suspects accused of nightly robberies across a wide territory from New Mexico to Peru Indiana were active in Collins where a general store was robbed Wednesday. Osborne was captured locally and Maher was nabbed at Mt Vernon while awaiting his partner.
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Ler
New Mexico
Peru
Ind
Collins
Osborne
Maher
Mt. Vernon
Iowa Will Try It 2 Cent Fare Rate in Missouri Case
Chicago report notes Judge McPherson ordered 2 cent passenger fares to take effect for three months in Missouri and hinted railroads may pursue the same move in Iowa and Illinois. If revenue falls short, railroads will challenge the laws in court.
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Judge McPherson
Missouri
Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Illinois
Iowa Manufacturers Push Blanket Joint Freight Rate Plan
The Iowa Manufacturers' Association has launched a campaign for a blanket joint rate on freight and express shipments in Iowa. Representatives will petition the Iowa Railway Commission on June 24, backed by widespread petitions from shippers. They seek a joint rate at 80 percent of local charges with a 25 cent minimum, and transfer charges borne by railroads. the joint express rate details to be set later. This action follows a Council Bluffs meeting outlining the strategy and urging canvassing of manufacturers and large shippers statewide.
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Iowa Manufacturers’ Association
Des Mooines
Iowa Manufacturers’ Assocation
Iowa
Iowa Railway Commission
Council Bluffs
Iowa National Guard selects 15 shooters for Camp Perry team
After a three day shoot near Fort Des Moines fifteen contestants earned spots to represent Iowa at the national Camp Perry match in August. Capt Lucas will coach the Iowa team. scores listed for each selected shooter and officers named include Col S W Brookhart as team captain and Capt W S Rankin as team spotter.
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Ft. Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
Camp Perry
Ohio
Co. M
Des Moines
Lucas
Iowa
F. S. Hird
J. L. Henessy
Bever
E. W. Fisher
James Carlson
F. A. Bonebright
E. S. Geist
I. E. Ellwood
Frank R. Fisher
L. W. Mayo
E. E. Hildebrand
Inf
Fred Stevens
56Th Inf
C. E. Gault
56Th Infantry
R. E. Kenyon
55Th
A. R. Ruehle
Ban on Coca Cola To Save Soldiers Health
Washington June 21 The war department forbids sale of coca cola in post exchanges in the department of the east after reports on its effects and an analysis at the agriculture department by Prof Wiley found cocaine and caffeine in most samples. Officers say enlisted men have discovered adverse health effects.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Department of the East
Department of Agriculture
Wiley
Drink Effect on Health and Morals Quoted
The text describes individuals consuming six or seven glasses to obtain a certain effect, noting that this practice harms health and corrupts morals.
ROW OVER Billy Sunday Evanglist Visit
In Muscatine Iowa on June 23 business leaders clashed with church members over Rev Billy Sunday set to visit in October. Merchants association passed a drastic resolution to keep him away while churches raise about $3000 to build a 6000 seat chapel for his meetings.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Billy
Retail Merchants’ Association
First Court Martial Under New National Guard Rules
Council Bluffs Iowa June 21. The first court martial under new National Guard regulations was held by Dodge Light guards Company L Fifty-fifth to discipline six members absent from drill without excuse. The panel included Captain S A Greene First Lieutenant Peterson and First Sergeant Jerry Walters. Delinquents received reprimands and notice that future unexcused absences could incur fines.
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Council Bluffs
Ila
Iowa_ State National guard
Dodge Light Guards
S. A. Greene
Peterson
Jerry Walters
Fairfield Confectionery Store Hails Fresh Daily Candies
Largest exclusive confectionery in Fairfield offers fresh daily candies and a soda fountain. Supplies parties picnics and weddings with guaranteed satisfaction. Ice cream and party favors available. located on the square. Phone 721 for orders.
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Fairfield
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