Corn Borer Bill Favored for 200000 Eradication Fund
Iowa senate appropriations committee expected to approve a 200000 corn borer eradication appropriation to be used as needed for preventing European corn borer entry and for related expenses. The measure will become a committee bill and may pass as an emergency item.
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State House
Des Moines
Senate Appropriations Committee
Benson
Clayton County
Senate
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Executive Council
Iowa
Superintendent of Public Instruction and Executive Council
Program Will Be Presented Tuesday for Church Group
Men's club of United Brethren church meets Tuesday evening March 22 with a free banquet at 7 followed by a program in the church auditorium. C. R. Stafford, county attorney, will give the address after readings by Mrs. R. F. Warner and Mrs. E. Parker, with duets from Mrs. Grace Hart and Mrs. Ray Church and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kintzel. Rev. Ira Hawley leads closing exercises.
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C. R. Stafford
The
United Brethren Church
R. F. Warner
Grace Hart
Ray Church
E. Parker
Nuet
Frank Kintzel
Ira Hawley
Waterlooo Player Charles Matthews Dies by Suicide
Charles K. Matthews 21 centerfielder for Waterloo in the Mississippi Valley league killed himself at his North Henderson home near Galesburg at noon. His mother found him after he used a shotgun to enter his heart.
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Galesburg
Ill
Charles K. Matthews
Waterloo
North Henderson
Here
Governor Nero Uses Violin to Dismiss Worries
In Des Moines Iowa Governor John Ham mill demonstrates a saxophone performance to ease state concerns. The event highlights a musical approach to public morale as Nero previously shooed away governmental worries with a violin.
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Nero
John Hammill
Iowa
Des Moines
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Lovitt held at St Matthias
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Lovitt were conducted from St Matthias church this morning at 9 o'clock by the Rev William Hannon. Interment was in St Mary's cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Hearns, Philip Dugan, Vincent Dugan, William O'Melia, Dean Brownell, Charles Schrempf.
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Lillian Lovitt
St. Mathias Church
William Hannon
St. Mary's Cemetery
Harry Mhearns
Philip Dugan
Vincent Dugan
William O'Melia
Dean Brownell
Charles Schrempf
Death of J. W. Millar Former Muscatine Resident
Word has been received of the death of J. W. Millar a former Muscatine resident who died at his Garnet Kansas home at midnight last night after weeks of illness including pneumonia. The body will be brought to Muscatine Sunday morning and taken to the Altekruse home 209 Parkinston drive where services will be held at 2 20 Sunday afternoon.
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J. W. Millar
Muscatine
Garnet
Kas
Mr. Millar
M.e
A. J. Altekruse
Parkinston Drive
Altekruse
Light Voters Tie Muscatine Louisa Runoff Candidates
Muscatine and Louisa counties report a light turnout in the special election to replace the late Sam Wilson of Morning Sun. Harold Wilson and Ralph A. Thompson lead the field as 1,609 votes had been cast by 2 p.m. in Muscatine area with ward totals listed and lighter ballots in Wapello and Columbus Junction.
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Muscatine
Louisa
Sam Wilson
Morning Sun
Wilson
Harold Wilson
Ralph A. Thompson
Louisa County
Wapello
Columbus Junction
Hammill OKs Compromise on Prison Labor Bill
Governor John Hammill signaled the final word in the prison labor dispute by approving a compromise bill to extend state contracts with commercial institutions for prison labor until 1928. The measure, debated in both houses, centers on state competition with free labor and passed after lengthy discussions.
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Des Moines
John Hammill
House Today
House
Senate
Sapiro Accused of Million Dollar Coop Schemes
Detroit March 18 AP Senator Reed in opening statement in the million dollar libel suit against Henry Ford claims Aaron Sapiro obtained over 1,000,000 from cooperative organizations he promoted. Reed alleges Sapiro was unprofessional in soliciting business and in advising the groups. He says the articles were printed in good faith and will ask jurors to find Sapiro an exploiter.
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Detroit
Mich
Aaron Sapiro
James A. Reed
Missouri
Henry Ford
Ford
Dearborn
Washington
The Willow Tree Origin Traced to Turkish Twig
Recent disclosures trace all native willows to a twig in a Turkish basket of figs sent to the Pope in the early eighteenth century. The Pope reportedly planted the twig, spreading willows across the country and England.
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Country
England
Turkey
Pope
Iowa Roads Bad Officials Say Across State
Statewide complaints describe impassable sections on the Iowa road system. Johnson and Muscatine counties report ongoing work including planking on the Iowa City road from Muscatine to West Liberty and near Taylor's corner. Motorists report passable river road to Davenport with caution urged on gravel sections.
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Iowa
F. P. G. Halbfass
J H. Roggt
Des Moines
Mr. Halbfass
Johnson and Muscatine
Iowa City
Muscatine
West Liberty
Johnson County
Davenport
Taylor's Corner
Sweetland
Fairport
Wapello
Halbfass
Drop Upper Iowa From Accredited List of Colleges
Upper Iowa University of Fayette Iowa was dropped from the North Central Association list along with seven other Midwest colleges. Officials say the suspension affects only accreditation status and will not impact ongoing courses. Endowment shortfalls were cited as the reason for suspension.
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Upper Iowa
Des Moines
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Association
Chicago
West Branch Community Club Program Draws 550
West Branch Iowa 550 attendance marked a Tuesday evening program by the West Branch Community club with performances by the Community club orchestra led by E L Fisher vocal numbers by Mrs W B Gorlits and Mrs P C Clarke Irish ballads by the Linn Grove Blowhards juvenile orchestra and a home talent play The Springdale Community club staged The District School A lively polo game and an indoor baseball match closed the event.
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West Branch
Springdale Community Club
Linn Grove
West Branch Community Club
Community Club
E. L. Fisher
W. B. Gorlits
P. C. Clarke
Diogenes Might Have Trouble in Even These Days
Hilton Brown a Rock Island delivery driver had his wallet stolen from his truck after entering a cafe at Front street and Iowa avenue A well dressed stranger in a light overcoat reportedly picked up the wallet containing 9 75 and fled police searched the Rock Island train with no success The incident highlights a modern mislaid property case involving civic virtue.
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Diogenes
Hilton Brown
East Fifth Street
Brown
Front Street
Iowa Avenue
Phillip Gaeta
Rock Island
Winners announced in A Muse L Theatre music tournament
Winners in the Thursday phase at the A Muse L Theatre were announced by Manager Lady Boston. In piano, first prize went to Margaret Asthalter for Waltz in C Sharp Minor. Second prize to Bernice Metzger for Military Polonaise by Chopin. Other awards went to Dorothy Minear and Carmelita Madden. Violin prizes went to Arthur Parvin with Margaret Boling on piano, and Paul Geibel with accompanist Mrs. A C Springborn.
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Lady Boston
Margaret Asthalter
Chopin
Bernice Metzger
Dorothy Minear
Lack
Carmelita Madden
Arthur Parvin
Max Fisher
Margaret Boling
Dvorak
Francis Redman
Paul Geibel
Asia
Haesche
A. C. Springborn
Brockway to Tell Of Bridge Graft Exposed Long Ago
Des Moines probes recall past graft in bridge contracts. J M Brockway, ex legislator and former highway committee chair from Muscatine, testifies on 35th general assembly actions that led to the first highway commission. Investigators say lobbyists and "bootleg bridges" resurfaced in recent months as the Iowa highway commission seeks accountability.
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Brockway
Des Moines
Standard Bridge Company of
Omaha
Muscatine
J. M. Brockway
House
General Assembly
House Committee On
Highway Commission
First Highway Commission
Iowa Highway Commission
Senate Highway Committee
Commis
Local stockyards receipts and community notes
City stockyards received 100 head from locals plus one carload from DBD. Notables include C Blain of Barnes City and A J Kelly of South English. Mrs S A Toyne left for Wilton due to her brother Samuel Huntzinger's illness. School dismissed noon for Iowa City basketball games. A G Whittaker issued a minor roof repair permit on Mulberry Ave. New car registrations list E L McColm and Claus Schmarje. Lee Stalkfleet fined for allowing a minor in a pool hall. Phillip Wagler and Nelson Dunkerr announce births Gloria May. Redmen lodge initiates one. Robert L Roach returns from West Palm Beach. Muscatine Music Club recital set with E A Sparling speaking.
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DBD
C. Blain
Barnes City
A. J. Kelly
South English
Flashes of Life in Syracuse Horse Sale
Arthur E. Hopkins bought a New York colt for 21 dollars three years ago. The seller joked about the horse. Hopkins sent it to Lexington for sale where Joseph J. Collins of Boston purchased it for 5250 dollars.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Arthur E. Hopkins
David Harum
New York
Hopkins
Lexington
Joseph J. Collins
Boston
First National bank seeks dismissal as guardian in Dratz estate
In district court the First National Bank with Mrs. Hortense Dratz requests removal as guardian of Eddie and Faith Dratz stating no need for two guardians. Judge D V Jackson approves estate report in Alice Holsteen matter with R S Jackson for the bank. A crocodile skeleton believed 2,000,000 years old was found in England.
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First National Bank
Hortense Dratz
Dratz
Eddie Dratz
Faith Dratz
R. S. Jackson
L. A. Crull
Alice Holsteen
D. V. Jackson
Bank
England
Iowa Senate kills income tax bill after postponement vote
The Iowa Senate rejected the income tax bill 24 to 20 after adopting the Ways and Means Committee report for indefinite postponement. The measure, passed by the House days earlier by one vote, was debated briefly before final roll call.
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State House
Des Moines
House
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Iowa Senate
Thoxine Promises Quick Relief for Child Sore Throats
Mothers learn that children’s sore throats can lead to tonsillitis scarlet fever or diphtheria and gargles fail. A physician’s Thoxine claims to reach the cause with relief in 15 minutes, has no iron chloroform or dope, and is sold for 35c 60c and 31.96 with money back.
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Henderson's
Weber Button Factory Girls Hold St Patrick Day Party
The sorting and packing department of the Weber button factory held a St Patrick s day party at Mrs Maude Butsler s home. Dancing music games and a two course luncheon were served with colors chosen for appointments. Prizes for best costumes went to Mrs Myrtie Elliott and Mrs Helen Richardson.
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Weber Factory
ST. Patrica’s
Weber Button Factory
Maude Butsler
Myrtie Elliott
Helen Richardson
Oyster supper at Shelby Norman post
The Shelby Norman post G A R hosted a supper for Women’s Relief corps members and veterans wives. Ninety attended with St Patrick’s day themed covers. After serving, old time songs were led by post members and informal diversions followed.
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Shelby Norman Post
Women's Relief Corps
St. Patrick's Day
St Patrick Party Honored Miss Lota Hathaway
A St Patrick party held last evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Waltman 978 Fulham avenue honored Miss Lota Hathaway. Prizes went to Kenneth Hathaway with Miss Pearl Gray presenting. St Patrick suggestions appeared in the luncheon favors.
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St. Patrick
Lota Hathaway
Harry Waltman
Fulham Avenue
Kenneth Hathaway
Pearl Gray
Kensington Circle Hosts St Patrick Day Meeting
Mrs Frank Lincoln invited the Kensington circle of the United Brethren church to a business and works gathering yesterday afternoon at her East Fifth street home. A large attendance marked the St Patrick s day party. The circle plans to meet March 31 with Mrs A Reynolds at 1069 Lucas street.
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Frank Lincoln
Kensington
The
United Brethren Church
East Fifth Street
A. Reynolds
Lucas Street
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Gifts to Budget Fund
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church voted to contribute 50 dollars to the Y W C A budget fund. Sewing work and other business filled the meeting. They plan their annual session in two weeks. The Baptist church held a work session in the basement this afternoon. The Women's Relief Corps set a 7:30 p m meeting at Macabee hall tonight.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church
Women’s Relief Corps
Maccabee Hall
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