Republicans Rally Behind Coolidge in Des Moines Convention
The Des Moines state convention instructed four delegates to vote solid for Calvin Coolidge at the Cleveland national convention. It backed adjusted compensation for veterans, avoided Wildman Brookhart, and praised a smooth Coolidge campaign. George J. Van Buren seeks state representative circulation. Grimwood may seek renomination, with a potential contest noted. The piece also notes a murder case in Manchester and upcoming Monticello construction activity.
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Calvin
Coolidge
Des Moines
Cleveland
Wildman Brookhart
George J. van Buren
Jones County
van Buren
Song of Songs Tale Tells a Soldier’s Lost Home Rhythm
Philadelphia Public Ledger recalls a song about bananas spreading through markets and jungles while Henry James Williams reflects on a deathless song. It follows soldiers marching into battle, their hearts lifted by a universal melody that binds many tongues and nations.
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Philadelphia
Public Ledger
Beethoven
Smarkand
Burma
Henry James Williams
Mpperary
George
Chesterton on Prohibition and American Dryness
A Cedar Rapids Gazette summary discusses Gilbert K. Chesterton’s view of prohibition in America. It argues prohibition arose from labor needs and industrial efficiency, notes congressional and state support, and claims Americans favored dryness, with fewer public drunkenness incidents and a changing news landscape.
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Cedar. Rapids
Gilbert K. Chesterton
America
Chesterton
Russia
Germany
McAdoo Era Oil Tax Breaks Questioned by National Republican
The National Republican accuses former Secretary McAdoo and treasury officials of diverting hundreds of millions from the federal treasury to private oil companies via interpretations of the discovery act. It cites a special treasury board and mentions Senator Gore as a lobbyist for oil interests.
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Nationial -Republican
Republican
National” Committee
Treasury
McAdoo
National Republican
Federal Treasury
Department
gAdoo
New
Los Angeles
New York
Washington
Teapot Dome
Gore
Oklahoma
Senate
Properties
Delegates Debate Iowa Constitution Convention Move
In January 1857 at the Old Capitol Iowa City delegates debated moving the convention to Davenport or Dubuque. Reports criticized hotel hospitality and crowded spaces in the supreme court room. Some favored Iowa City while others urged adjournment to ease lodging for many tall delegates.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Davenport
Dubuque
Erik McKinley Eriksson
Yowa Journal of History
State’ Historical, Society of Town
Supreme Court Room
Dupuque
Gepsion
Old Capitol
William Penn Clarke
Masonic Hall
Odd Fellows’ Hall
George Gillaspy
Ottumwa
Delegates and Alternates Named for State Republican Convention
The list of delegates and alternates selected at Iowa's state Republican convention in Des Moines last Tuesday proceeds to Cleveland. Each district names its delegates and alternates with counties listed for reference.
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Moines
Cleveland
Ohio
Harry Weaver
Des Moinés
Joe
R. Frailey
Lee County
Je W. Kerr
van Buren
Martha’ McClure
Jeffersont County
Delagates
Chas
Grilk
Scott County
A. M. Fellows
Allamakee County
Geo
Whitcomb
Worth County
George Kessell
Howard
H. B. Spangler
Linn’ County
Tama County
Frank Northrop
Marchall County
G. Frink
Cedar County
C. K. Needham
Poweshiek County
Homer
Harris
Wapello County
T.D. Stockman
Keokuk County
Virginia Logan
Mahaska County
Polk County
Ed Smith
Madison County
J. H. Mills
Dallas County
Jessie Kelley
Story County
Appanoose County
Homer S. Stevens
Page County
James Bixler
Adama
William Hook
Taylor County
Ben A. Wood
Cass County
Carl Foster
Guthrie County
T. J. Hysham
Montgomery County
H. L. Moore
Fred Larrabee
Webster County
Jane C. Brown
Hamilton County
Charles Helmer
Carroll County
J. H. Driscoll
Boone County
Frank W
Loring
Sac County
Christ. Jepson
Woodbury
Harry T. Klay
Sioux County
Co. A. Montzheimer
O'Brien County
Jones County Court Opens March Term in Anamosa
The March term of the Jones County District Court convenes in Anamosa on March 10 with Hon. F. L. Anderson presiding. Jury selection begins March 17. New law and equity cases filed since January include promissory notes, attachments, garnishments, divorces, quieting title, and foreclosures involving numerous named parties.
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Jones County District Court
Anamosa
Petit Jury
Law and Equity
New Law
Hd Koranda
Ike “Smith
Justice Court
Kewanee Securities Co
J. C. Caraway
Gerd Alferts
Marion Starry
L. D. Starry
Oscar Hanson
William Quirk
Yclaim
Elk Paint Co
A. J. Rion
Johnson & Prentice
John
Buts
Wil J. Andrews
Kavas
A Johnson & Prentice
John ‘Butschi
Kansas editor’s blunt truth torn by doubt and restraint
A Kansas editor, hospitalized, wrote that a local marriage was doomed by the bride Sylvia Rhode and groom Hames Canaham. The piece warns truth and tact differ, quoting Montaigne on truthful speech and noting the editor’s likely opinion, not fact, about the couple.
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Dubuque
Montaigne
Kansas
Prairieburg Briefs Reflect Rural Moves and a Theft Incident
Prairieburg notes reveal several farm family relocations including Merle Eiler and Frank Eiler moving within the area and Elwood moving onto the Jos Wilker farm. Harry Wella visits from Cedar Rapids, Dale Woodland visits Kenwood, and Agnes Flaherty stays with Mrs Denson. A yard incident involved a mower and plow taken or misplaced, with uncertainty whether theft or mistaken delivery occurred.
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Erairieburg
Harry Wella
Cedar Rapids
Prairieburg
Merle Eiler
Nace
Woodward
Frank Eiler
John Sible
John Bohren
Rundle Place
Dolan
Rundle
Agnes Flaherty
N. J. Denson
Dale Woodland
Kenwood
Elwood
Jos
Wilker
Alter
Hoe
Multiple local incidents and notable names in Maquoketa and Cedar Rapids
The neighborhood report lists property damage at a Ranch garage in Maquoketa with thirteen cars damaged. Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. Raymond Burmaster survived a misused headache tablet overdose. Delaware County official Robert Fischel resigns to become district manager for Standard Oil. Grinnell Men’s Glee Club earned high marks at Carnegie Hall. A Cedar Rapids man O L Reynolds died by carbolic acid, out of work and ill. Clinton girl Alice Lampe drowned crossing a farm creek. Clinton teacher Margaret Pahl injured by an electric curling mishap. Teen James Watson admitted shouting fire at a Cedar Rapids play, serving a 30 day sentence. Former vaudeville star Diffie Cherry seeks Cedar Rapids mayoral nomination.
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Maquoket
Raymond Burmaster
Cedar Rapids
Robert Fischel
Delaware County
Standard Oil Co
Manchester
Grinnnell Men's Glee Club
New York
Carnegie Hall
Grinnell
O. L. Reynolds
Mt. Vernon
Alice Lampe
Clinton
Tall
Henry Lampe
Migs
Margaret Pahl
Clinton Public
James Watson
Diffie Cherry
Cherry Sisters
Efe
Niles and Watters Savings Bank room eyed for ready to wear store
Anamosa readers learn the former Niles and Watters Savings Bank space is to be remodeled likely for a ready to wear apparel shop. Debating team from Anamosa will face Marion at 8 pm with judges including Supt Palmer and Rev Coe. Oscar Sherman dies in Orange California after long illness. Jennie Hackett, last survivor of 11 siblings, dies at Carlisle PA. Iowa Electric plans river dam upgrades at Anamosa plant to boost generation and modernization. Cold frame gardening tips from Iowa State College extend to winter protection and early planting.
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Niles & Watters’ Savings
Anamosa’ High
Marion
Anamosa
William Bronson
Grace Davenport
Verle Witham
Palmer
State College For the Blind
A. E. Coe
Monticello
John Balcar
Vinton High School
Oscar Sherman
Orange
California
Masonic Lodge
Jennie BE. Hackett
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
John W. Hines
Anamossa
John Calvin
Among the Churches Sunday Services and Epworth League Plans
The notice invites attendance at morning worship evening service and Sunday School services. The Epworth Leaguers plan an old fashioned costume concert. A record Sunday School attendance is noted but with a reminder that some were missing.
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Epworth League
Epworth
Pastor George W McNary Invites Public Worship Services
The public is cordially invited to worship on Sunday March 9 with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Mid-week Service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor George W McNary leads.
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George W. McNary
Church Services Schedule and Sermon Topic
The notice lists services for Sunday March 6 with Sunday School at 10 am, Communion and reception of new members at 11 am, Intermediate Christian Endeavor at 4 pm, Senior Endeavor at 6 30 pm, and evening worship at 7 30 pm. Sermon titled The Silent Years of Jesus. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 pm.
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Jesus
Lent Observances At Local Churches In Solidarity
Reformed Church led by Pastor R P Kuentzel offers Sunday School and English services with senior choir. St Matthew Lutheran Church under Pastor S M Ide hosts English services and German services at 10 45 a m with Luther League. Special Lenten services Friday evening in German at 7 30 p m. Lent message centers on Christ’s farewell from the Cross with focus on forgiveness.
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M. Luther League
Choise
Christ
Father
Quarantine alerts scarlet fever as licenses rise and elections loom
Harold Stead's premises placed under quarantine for scarlet fever with three cases ready for release under state health rules. County records show 3542 auto licenses issued up to last Saturday, 235 more than a year ago, with 4141 last year. Nomination papers filed for B W Humphrey and H J Williamson to school board. incumbents Ferguson and Reeve decline. Williamson seeks reelection as school treasurer. George Angell injured loading cattle. fractured facial bones but recovering. Sealed bids invited for bridge work and culverts in Jones county. Monticello beat an Independent team 32 to 31 at Dyersville. Dedicatory sermon and new church at Iowa Falls described. End with note on state governance and leadership.
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Harold Stead
State Board of Health
Croskey
B. W. Humphrey
H. J. Williamson
B. M. Ferguson
W. R. Reeve
Williamson
George Angell
Delhi
Farmers’ Community Company
Mr. Angell
Manchester
For Sale Items Include Hens Stoves and Appliances
For sale listing includes a 140 egg Bell City incubator a three burner Perfection oil stove four burner Hibbard oil stove a two tub Voss washing machine with or without motor a Sleo berg refrigerator a corner cupboard a kitchen cabinet a Windsor smokeless oil heater two DeLaval separators with attachments 100 mixed young hens contact Mrs Ray Adams phone 44F12.
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Bell City
Voss
Sleoberg
Windsor
Ray Adams
Notice of Inheritance Tax Appraisal for Cassidy Estate
In Jones county district court a notice to W J Burbank executor Henry M Carpenter and heirs announces appraisal of Andrew Cassidy estate for inheritance tax. Appraisers Matthew Lawrence Carmichael and Robert Carmichael set time 1 p m March 2 1924 at the clerk's office in Ana finan flows Janes county for hearing and valuation.
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State of Town
Jones County
Andrew
Richardson J. W. Conmey
A. O. Sons
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