Reforming State Legislatures Calls for Radical Change
Governor Amett O Neal of Alabama urged sweeping reforms to state legislatures at a conference in Colorado. He pressed for longer sessions, broader membership, higher pay, and more legislators at large to curb distrust and boost efficiency, arguing current methods breed corruption and incompetence.
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Solariea
Govior
Stow
Colorado
Amett O'Neal
Alabama
O'Neal
Nordia
Soojmu
Leadership demands in state government speech
The passage argues there is no counterparty accountability for enacted laws and calls for strengthening executive power. It cites President Wilson Jay on the need for leadership, noting the people look to the governor rather than individual legislators for decisive measures.
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Wilson Jay
The Gazette's Patchwork of Opinions and Proposals
A curio of quotes from multiple papers lampoons topics from farming telephone use to political appointments, tariff debates, and social policies. It blends remarks on agriculture, law, infrastructure, and eugenic marriage laws with skeptical witticisms about public taste in a late 19th or early 20th century style.
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Williamsburg Journal Tribune
iPennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Toggether
Juliet
Romeo
Is J W Rowley Behind Ground Suit Say Burden Falls On 75 Cents
Keosauqua resident J W Rowley, a plaintiff in a campaign against state capital land expansion, claims he faces unjust suspicion. County officials note the proposed assessment would cost Rowley and two associates seventy five cents, yet critics say broader interests drive the case toward federal court.
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Marshalltown Times
J. W. Rowley
Keosauqua
Rowley
Roway
Nasmuch
van Bure
van Buren
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Iowa
Reminiscences of Long Ago From Local Column
Fifty years ago James H Wise returned from Carlisle Pennsylvania with a six pound percussion shell thrown there by the Topers during a Lee recognizance. The shell did not explode as it rested in a bank of earth. The day was damp and chilly. Forty years ago hauling fixtures to the new fair grounds neared completion with next week set to level and fix grounds. John Heller left for Virginia for health. Thirty years ago Republicans of Louisa county held primaries and listed nominees for offices including Linn, Archibald, Salta, Salth, Murdock, Lilly, and Me TW. Twenty years ago He W Moore hardware store burglary with $150-$200 stolen. a window pane and contents taken. the safe untouched. H Jenny arrived to direct Muscatine project. Ten years ago A L Flannigan injured trucking lumber. Miss Florence LeQuatte returns from Spokane.
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James H. Wise
Carlisle
Lee
John Heller
Virginia
W. Moore
Hugh Smith
H. Jenny
Great Pukling Works
A. L. Flannigan
South Muscatine Lumper Company
Florence LeQuatte
Spokane
Wash
Frank Pownall
Guraly
Campden
Mabel Devant
Miss Travers
Miss Devant
Mab
Mabel
Harry Campden
Netti Braden
Misa Praden
Misa Devant
Miss Braden
Mael
Eua
Harrises
Harry
Bervinta
Toms
Anrrises
Engagement Crisis on the Beach Pursuit of Truth
Mabel Devant confronts Harry Campden after a quarrel over a supposed crime spree and a missing confession. Bedazzled by gossip and a kiss, the beach party unravels as Campden explains the real misdeeds involving Miss Braden, Miss Connors, and mistaken jealousy amid a planned October wedding.
Dr Shreaves Anti Gall Tone Remedy Offer
For fifty years Dr Shreeves has treated gall stones kidney stones and bladder stones without the knife with good results in each case. If troubled with these diseases do not hesitate to try this great remedy. Ask your druggist about the remedy and the stomach and liver pills for sale by druggists.
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Shreeves
Dineaves
Well Firat Promina Jealousy Ring Wedding Pact
A dialogue snippet shows Firat asking Promina to promise no jealousy and to return a ring. She agrees reluctantly and outlines a third condition seeking something Beth Connors did not receive, as he leans toward her.
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Promina
Beth Connors
Sweet clover as a farm crop debated in southern fields
A discussion in daily farm hints weighs sweet clover as a soil improver and pasture plant. Proponents laud its hay and pasturage value, while critics note lower yield than alfalfa and marketability concerns. Seed treatment, sowing timing, and rye as a fall pasture option are covered.
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Southern
State Experiment Station
Wapello News Highlights Local Visits and Convention Plans
Wapello Iowa August 29 reports social visits by Mrs Robert Bland Mrs H W Baker and Miss Erwin and Miss Nellie Bale who traveled by auto. R G Hawkins and Mrs Addie Byrna welcomed their mother visiting from Wednesday afternoon. Attorney James E Reaney of Columbus Junction was at the courthouse Thursday. County Sunday school convention set for September 23 with reports due by the secretary. Mrs Toa Purey of Winfield, a former missionary in South America and Alaska, will be present to speak. C H Lattnerlott plans to attend.
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Wapallo
Ifr
Robert Bland
H.W. Baker
Tou Erwin
Nellie Bale
Mediapollo Chaa
District court term opens in city with heavy docket
The September term of the district court convenes in the city next Tuesday with Judge Oscar Hele presiding. The docket is large, including probate matters, a state cane case, and 72 appearances. the grand jury to meet on the first day. Community updates follow with local moves, visits, and travel notes from residents including Mulls, Ottos, and Schroders, plus a street fair planning update from the Wapello fire department.
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District Court
Oscar Hele
Wapello City
Arthur Springer
Tle Law Office
Davison
Betond Street
Oscar Hale
van Buren Street
Misa Louise Stantons
Haseen
Miea Lena Otto
Chariton
Town
Mike Maude Bilverthorn
Miss Lian
Ya Schroeder
Muscatine
John Weidin
Ames
State College
Sarah Leamon
Alice
Cedar Rapida
Zelin Cane
Cedar Falls
Mullen
Verna
Cedar Rapides
Percy Mayne
David ‘Kirkpatrick
Muncio
Indiana
Benson
Jeff
Mies Leijis Teeters
Washington
Iowa
Gladys Friend
Bya Root and
Eon
Storning Sun
Emma Connor
Hill City
Kansas
Crutchfield
iMys
M. T. Jamison
Brighton
EB. F. Christie
Vada Hoover
Mise Dorle Byrpe
Albany
Frank Archibald
Monmouth
Wis
Local residents return from visits and trips
Wilton Iowa residents report a flurry of short trips and homecomings. Ethel Smith returns to Iowa City from a weekend with C. F. Port. Mrs Sarah Dawson comes back from Davenport. WY Held and son Lewis head to Pittsburgh to visit at Reid's brother’s home. Harry Gordon and Gladys Bliss return from Des Moines after a fair trip. Mrs M J Doyle and son Claredon depart for Atabasa to visit relatives. Others，各
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Dea
Moines
M. J. Doyle
Claredon
Atabasa
C. Jagon
Will Dittman
Herman Jagon
Abd
Misa-Lenora Muse
Muscatine
C. F. Hendeson
Herbert
Wacker
Edward Maurer
Wedneaday
Elgin
Donald
Whitmer
Thareday
Vatternoon
Davenport Visits and Church Socials Highlight Week
Short notes from Davenport show Bertha Grifith returning home to Muscatine after a two week stay with her brother W. G. Grifith. Visitors include Mr and Mrs L N Gritton, Upton Ford from the Des Moines fair, and Hugh Turner on Davenport business. Ladies Auxiliary meetings at M E church and Presbyterian church hosted with light refreshments and small gatherings. Several locals, including Arnold Faodbsen from Annapolis, plan extended visits, while D Duncan and Geo Hart family travel through to visit relatives and spend time in town on Thursday.
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Davenport
Bertha Grifith
Muscatine
W. G. Grifith
Warren Wilkerson
Alstar
Bilas Vesta
Apent
Marcellus
Ford Jacobs
Jonef
Rost
Arnod Faodbsen
Annapolis
Duncan
United States
Geo. W. Hart
Arthur
Edith
Grinnell
Siater
J. P. Walton
Local figures travel for state fair in Des Moines
MOQSOOW and others including Mrs J Teu fel and Mire Gov Marolf leave Augusta for Des Moines Friday to attend the state fair. James Adams and E Hein attend the show in Towe City on Saturday. Sherman Langs of Hontentead spends Sunday at home. Mrs Les Smith and children return Tuesday after visiting Mr Amith and Margret. Fripolt Tows wed FF and H Give apending to Pinkey Ofee. Lucy Wildastt of Wilton visits daughter Mrs Hain for a few days. Rexroth family spend may days at Delmar Indiana visiting.
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J. Teufel
Mire
Marolf
Lizzie Marolf
Tana Gelste
W. Teufel
Des Moines
James Adams
E. Hein
Towe City
Sherman Langs
Hontentead
Les Smith
Mra
Co Amith
Margret
Dea Maines
Fripolt
Tows
Peen
Pinkey
Lucy Wildastt
Wilton
Hain
Rexroth
Delmar
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