Notable Civic Debates and Global Facts Highlight Early 20th Century Dispatch
A wide array of items appears from a London Economist style digest and local notices. It notes naval remarks by Justice Goff, a warning against reformative use of the navy, and discusses concrete ice houses for farms. It also includes miscellaneous global and domestic statistics on trade, weather, railways, and public amenities, with brief mentions of individuals and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goff
New York
United Biates Navy
Burlington Road sale and bread price probe in Des Moines
The article reports on plans to buy Atlantic Road and Burlington road interests, with officials assessing the feasibility and potential competition benefits. It also covers an investigation into bread costs in Des Moines, led by Councilman Needham and Mr Morrison, to explain why loaf prices did not drop with fuel costs and whether loaf sizes should have increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Atlantic Road
Hlale
Ellie Sour
Atlanitia
de Stithig
Sid Weyh
Dug Sum Ntoda
Chitaga
Bern
Leslie M. Shin
J. J. Mesa
Shaw
Dés Maines
Des Avennes
W. O A. Needham
MM. J. Morrison
Markeitmaster
Needham
Plan to Close Up Court Receivership
Des Moines January 18 All persons with claims against the Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern railway, in receivership since June 1910, must present them today or face disallowance. Judge Smith McPherson will hear the 614 Colony Trust Company of Boston mortgage foreclosure and the American Trust Company of Boston second mortgage case, with debates ongoing for two years as the judge aims to clear the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ja Fe
Fort Doge
Gee Moines
McPherson
American Trust Company of
Boston
Uslen
Paris
Vlan Bom
Ligder
Coutte
Fuiere Wittes
Shevert Coliede
Nomalay
Dharay
Welday
Rot
W. Iinverdala
Tureau
Department of Wericuitnss
Waallugion
Alasom
Myre
Dorest
Ida
Rhe
Manilla
Hannah Opperman
Misa Opperman
Manning
Waterloo
Kagan
Iowa Hawkers' Association
Togan
Red
Omaha
Neb
Fred Fitsimmons
Lagan
Fitsimmadius
Raglin Township
Roy Fitsimmons
Fort Bodge
Northwest
R. G. Ward
R. W. Gamimot
Chicagea
H. W. Tuttle
Grinnell
Grace Jones
Gake City
Ames
City Library Book Fund
Clarion
Rowe
Marcus—Kers & Florine
PP. H. Herrington
Fielding
Marcus
Fior- Ine
Fort Dodge
E. ¢. March
Masomw City
Fortery
Anna Mlichaels
Clark
Duluth
Dubuque
John White
Waukon
Great Western
White
Chicago
Ball Magnate Foyle Dies in Cleveland at 71
Cleveland obituary reports EM Foyle former president of the Cleveland American League club died in his city after years of illness. He led the club from its early league formation through later years and remained a key figure in local baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Emfoyle
American League Baseball Club
Eastern Farmers Move Toward Iowa Model
Washington reports that farmers in Staryigud and Virginia counties plan a large meeting to discuss adopting Iowa style agricultural practices. The gathering aims to learn from Seath County Farmers' Sun and related counties offering expert guidance to improve farm management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
Staryigud
Virginia
Seatl County
Sun
Seath
Maryland
Legislature Doings Amid Turbulent Session Quiet at Times
The house and senate faced a tense day with debates on a four point agenda. Lawmakers weighed budget questions as leaders pressed for votes and decisions on key appointments.
Early Iowa Legislature Debates Social Reform Bills
Describes ongoing Iowa House and Senate discussion on sanitation tenements and child protection, a state commission for prison labor farms, and local governance reforms. Notes progress on roads and liquor controls, education, women’s suffrage, and workmen compensation with bills advancing through committees and scheduled votes.
Public School Reform and Tax Legislation Debate
A fragmented report outlines legislative efforts on public school funding and tax reform. It notes proposals to revise taxation, adjust depot and rail passes, and modify drainage and municipal corporate powers, with debate over free passes for transportation.
Bill to Abolish the Electoral College Aims for Direct Vote
A bill introduced today in the senate by Cowles seeks to amend the federal constitution via a national convention to abolish the Electoral College and elect the president by direct popular vote. The measure would memorialize Congress to call a constitutional convention for this purpose while warning against car tampering and theft with penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaile
Finn
Lulay
Darrah
Fueas
Lowa
Bo Ghangi
Rleuthem
Chac
Tls
Georgelie
Chaudeura
Senate
Cowles
BurHugtion
Whitney Bags More Game Than Any Other Member
Des Moines reports that Whitney of Woodbury Actuiliry leads in legislative output with a bill to curb sheriff graft and many other measures advancing. The public tone praises his floor handling and vigor, suggesting numerous merits and potential new laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Des Moines
Woodbury
Actuiliry
Mattes Bill Expands Powers of State Council
An appropriation bill introduced by Senator Mattus broadens the state executive council by granting authority to investigate matters before the body and to pay for those investigations. The bill envisions the council appraising property and handling late bond cases, aiming to aid state operations in multiple ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettei
Fay Jacobsen
Audihess
Sinte Paw
McVicker
Wright
Avenue sMi
G L. Hays
Tindera
Eavang
Commission On the Mayoralty
Dex Moines
Mattus
State Executive Council
I Corporation
Des Moines Bill Seeks 4500 Dollar Sheriff Salary Cap
In Des Moines on February 1, Representative Jonas of Dickinson county introduced a bill in the state legislature to cap sheriffs' pay at 4500 dollars. It is the second proposal aimed at reducing sheriff income, following Whitney's measure to cut prisoner feeding provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Bepishiture
Senate
House
Lotay
Joint Committee
House Committee
Bliss
Ringell
Senate Committee On State Educational Institutions
Klay
Sigur County
State Board of Education
Peterson
Cass County
Atlantic
Chase
Alemberdt
Jegislaturé
Tckola
Ctnee
Hamilton
Dagulge
Ube
Uekela
Bridge Lobby
Crozier
Marion County
W. S. Fraley
Polk
Ames
Jonas
Dickinson County
Tower House of the Laws
Whitney
Cherokee considers plan to employ county expert
A county plan under discussion seeks to hire an outside expert for agricultural guidance. The move aims to bolster farming support in Chopebern County and improve crop outcomes amid improving prospects for local producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetul
Alt
Meteley
Adleraih
Chopebern
God Hood
Woodbine Wins Honors in Triangular Debate
Woodbine with affirmative team Ira Crewdson Earnest Hunter and Murray Wue defeated Onawa Missouri Valley with Onawa negative Ray Ruwling Clarence Thurstan and Fing Hangén in a triangular debate held last evening at the usual public hall. The issue debated was Resolved That the state government should establish a policy of shipping subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbine
Missouri Valley
Woodbing
Alidgiuri Valley
Onawa
Woolbine
Ira Crewdson
Earnest Hunter
Murray Wue
Ray Ruwiing
Clarence Thurstan
Fing Hangén
Runaway Crash Injures Three Teens Near Tilden
Three youths from Tilden Township were seriously hurt when a team frightened by a dog caused the wagon to crash near here. Carl Wink suffered a broken arm, George Russell broke a leg above the knee, and Dan Ciabaugh sustained severe injuries to an arm and chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus
Tilden Township
Here
Carl Wink
George Russell
Dan Ciabaugh
German American Liberal Alliance Adopts New Name
Des Moines Feb 17 The German American Liberal alliance changes its name to German American National alliance. Dr Dur of Burlington is re elected president and Paul Krueger of Des Moines becomes secretary. Edward Kowalke of Wall Lake named vice president from the seventh district. Next annual convention set for Fort Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Domestic science graduate to sew her own gown
In Woodbine Iowa on February 17 girls in the domestic science course at the Woodbine normal will sew their own graduating gowns. Under Miss Aline Thurber the class proves so attractive that the graduate will be her own dressmaker rather than hiring a professional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbine, Ta
Woodbine
Aline Thurber
Remembered Sister, Forgotten Boy Surfaces in Trial
Estherville Iowa February 17 Judge D D Cayle questions a witness Amos Pingree 82 recalls being taught by the judge in Humboldt County 49 years ago Pingree remembers the judge's red headed sister but forgets the red headed boy who was also a pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
DD. FL Cayle
Amos Pingree
Thurmboldt County
Pingree
Butter Makers Protest Oleo Serving in State Institutions
Cedar Rapids Iowa February 17 members of the Butter Makers Association adopted resolutions protesting oleo margarine served to inmates and a defense of Dr A D Melvin’s claim that 94 percent of cream used is dirty or decomposed. Scores of W P Peterson Finchford and E E A Cole Lamont tied in the butter contest and will keep cup wamonits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Lphe Faws Buttermakers’ Association
A. D. Melvin
Devalutment of Agriculture
W. P. Peterson
Finchford
A. Cole
Lamont
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uae
Coumnell
Pitts
Tosti
Imetsbure
London Economist
North Slope
Mary Filldreth
Butternut Farm
Snil
Plymouth
Slag
Misa Kikieth
Hngland
Ahain
Bend
Goinfort
London
Kora
Princeas Kchnowsky
Lemdon
Pléyn
Ehlideen
Egypt
Ehthigen
Europe
Wr. EE. Gell
Aail
Kean Wall
Gaya
Fia
Es Europe
Selandia
Ole
Neliie
Aunt Mary
W. H. Lurher
Seattle
England
Ireland
Scotland
San Jose
Cal
Pennsylvania College
Ee Rere
Emma Chater
EK. W. Hathaway
Watick
Mass
United States
France
Germany
Swiss Federal Railways
Grand Central Station
Nebraska
North Dakota
Hleb
Lovelace
San Francisco
Bangor
Catholic University
PhiladelIalia
R. C. McQuillen
Bineton
St. Louis
Wilmington
Bel
Ming Stortly
Sonona Scunty
Rating & Regosg
Parmer
Uleege Baedrep
Bn & Ples
Shaw A
Willie
Bennedy
Bougiers
Capert
Iowa News
Cerhead
Gabe
Alor
geTrit Tightloe
Lows State College
Anncrease
Prahib GI
Per
Lied Chenes
Teachers College
Calatble University
Lowe College
Iowa City
J. ©. Spencer
Baers
DR. Wiley
Tarver
Murichl
Blake
Mike
Fred Jen
Goa
Senate Elections Committee
BUL
Benatar Wilson
Adikinuose
Clarkson
Riuy Ag
Senatoe Webber
Ieehuh
Dunes
Hies
Boettger
Bernbrock
Olufts
Providence
Coonneil Rebus
Alorygs
Piludy Att Hissual Alieror
M Wil
Roy
Cornell
Mmidora
Mann
Dribery
Agsaek
Ulin
nMalter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!