Garkroll Statement Defends Record On Per Diem Charges
Des Moines March 30. B F Keltz Iowa state pharmacy commissioner releases a detailed statement defending his five year record and per diem bill practices amid accusations tied to Gov. Carroll. He recounts phone calls, written communications, and council actions while asserting accuracy and fairness of his official conduct and bills.
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Des Moines
B. F. Keltz
B. F. Carroll
Carroll
Webster City
Executive Council
Capitol
Chicago
Trip
State Executive Council
Pharmacy Commission
Cummins
Martin
Supreme Court
State Treasury
Office of
State Auditor
Office of State Auditor
Tenth District
Garst
United States Senate
Commissioners of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Commissioner
Protone Flesh Builder Ad Sparks Debate Over State Fees
The ad promotes Protone a flesh builder and nerve strengthener offering a free 50c trial and book from the Protone Company in Detroit. Separate text criticizes Gov Carroll and the pharmacy commission arguing the commission profits and duties justify its existence and criticizes abolition efforts while detailing state financials and personal service notes.
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Protone Company
Protone Bldg
Detroit
Mich
Protone Co
Protone
Zemo Promises Quick Cure for Eczema
A. W. Morgan reports Zemo a genuine medicine for eczema and other skin diseases. The external preparation is claimed to stop itching instantly and destroy germs, curing many chronic cases and more than other remedies combined.
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Zemo
A. W. Morgan
Ottumwa Elects Phillips Mayor in Sharp Local Split
Iowa cities held elections with local issues at stake. Ottumwa saw reform efforts defeated as T. J. Phillips won the mayoralty by 200 votes, and the city council remained Democratic seven to two. Post-election closures targeted saloons and gambling dens amid church and YMCA campaigns.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
Tom Phillips
T. J. Phillips
D. A. Emery
Reform
Samuel Hawks
L. A. Gordon
S. H. Hartman
H. C. Williams
Stebbins Defeated in City Mayoral Race in Iowa City
In Iowa City on March 30 Frank K. Stebbins, a former mayor, was defeated by Ralph Otto the Democratic candidate. The council will have four Democrats and one Republican. Walker the Republican won city solicitor over Kenderline, Crane was elected treasurer by a small margin.
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Iowa City
Frank K. Stebbins
Ralph Otto
Walker
Kenderline
Crane
Washington voters close billiards ban and elect citizens ticket
Alias Bowling and Billiards in Washington Iowa voted yesterday to ban bowling alleys and billiard halls by a large margin of 83. The citizens' ticket won all posts led by mayor elect B F Dixon over incumbent Captain J A Cunningham by 200. Other winners include W A White treasurer C C Wilson solicitor W A Cook park commissioner Jos Purvis assessor and councilmen Carl Heck Thomas Berdo George Keister William Long John Applegate and Sam J Kellogg.
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Washington
Citizens
B. F. Dixon
People’s
Capt
J. A. Cunningham
W. A. White
C. C. Wilson
W. A. Cook
Jos. Purvis
Carl Heck
Thomas Berdo
George Keister
William Long
John Applegate
Sam J. Kellogg
Non-Partisans Sweep Oskaloosa City Elections
In Oskaloosa Iowa on March 30 the non partisan merchants ticket won most offices. The council seat and city treasurer went to the people's ticket. R M Dacon was elected mayor.
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Oskaloosa Oskaloosa
People’s
R. M. Dacon
Maquoketa Votes to End Gambling Restart
Maquoketa Iowa voters decide gambling will not be resumed. Fred Wyatt defeats incumbent Mayor Fred Gregory to become mayor as the old council is re-elected. Saloon operators must follow the law or be compelled to.
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Maquoketa
Fred Wyatt
Fred Gregory
Socialist Wins Local Boone Election Over Mahoney
In Boone Iowa on March 30 a hot contest ended with T. J. Maho ney head of the citizens ticket losing to C. L. Wilder socialist by 50 votes. The remainder of the citizens ticket won by solid majorities.
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Socialist
Boone
Boone, Ta
Citizens
T. J. Mahoney
C. L. Wilder
Mt. Pleasant Re-elects Mayor In Hot City Election
Mt. Pleasant Iowa residents vote in a close mayoral race with three tickets in contention. The People's ticket led by incumbent mayor John D Dugdale won, promoting conservative progress and continuation of current administration policies.
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Mt. Pleasant
People’s
John D. Dugdale
Grandview Elects City Officials in Open Election
At the Grandview Iowa city election held yesterday W. H. Dickerson won the mayor’s seat Frank Laman sky was elected city clerk J. M. Buster the assessor and J. S. Jackson J. J. Beik and C. W. Graham became councilmen all results announced Special coverage noted March 30 election day.
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Grandview
W. H. Dickerson
Frank Lamansky
J. M. Buster
J. S. Jackson
J. J. Beik
C. W. Graham
Woman suffrage advocate clashes in Kansas legislature
A Des Moines Capital account describes a Kansas legislature incident in which a woman suffrage advocate struck her opponent with a fist. The report notes the man kept his composure and did not retaliate with a hatpin.
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Des Moines
Kansas
17 Cents a Day Buys an Oliver Typewriter
The Oliver Typewriter Company offers the Model No 5 at 17 cents a day to anyone nationwide. The promotion promotes abandoning longhand for legible typewriting, with business colleges and schools training a new generation in Oliver usage. The Oliver claims the largest sales and leads the universal typewriting movement.
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Oliver Typewriter
Oliver
Oliver Typewriter Company
17 Cents a Day Plan Lets Anyone Own an Oliver Typewriter
The plan makes the Oliver Typewriter affordable to all, with a $100 catalog price and a first payment followed by 17 cents a day. Clerks, students, and even boys and girls can save pennies to own it, gain earnings potential, and enjoy features like Balance Shift, Ruling Device, Double Release, and automatic tabulator.
Society Cards Court of Honor and Masonic Lodges
Society notices list Muscatine Court No. 677 and Shelby Norman Post No. 231 meeting dates at Woodman hall and G. A. R. hall with invited visiting members. Other groups include Mosquito Tribe No. 95 Yeoman hall meetings, Bloomington Council No. 175 F A A over H. F. Padman’s Grocery, and various lodges with officers and weekly or biweekly meetings in Muscatine area.
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Muscatine Court
Woodman Hall
J. C. Coster
Nellie Peck
Ro. RM
Mosquitine Trief No
Yeoman Hall
Sherman Wingerter
Lester Smith
C. of
AID Association
Bloomington
H. F. Padman
Second
Chestnut Streets
F. W. Lewis
Degree of Pocahontas Romona Council Meets In Hall
The Pocahontas Romona Council No. 62 meets on the first and third Friday each month at Maccabee Hall. Officers listed include Mrs. Isabel Norton Pocahontas Mrs. A A Stark Collector of Wampum and Mrs. Quilla Bell Keeper of Records.
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Knights OF Columbus. Laurent
Maccabee Hall
J. A. Bartemeier
G. K A
Fr. P. Ingham
W. M
T. Johnson
Washington
J. A. Pitchforth
ZL. Johnson
Webb Council of Royal and Select Masters
Stein
Music Hall
G. YD. Lezotte
Johnson
Molay Commandery No. 1
K. T. Reenlar
A. W. Scott
Romona Council No. 62
Isabel Norton
Pocahontas
A. A. Stark
Quilla Bell
Muscatine Elks Lodge Meets Mondays at Elks Hall
Muscatine Lodge No. 304 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks meets each Monday at 8 o clock sharp at Elks Hall 413 East Front Street. Club rooms open daily from 9 a m to 11 p m. Visitors welcome. Wm J Watson Exalted Ruler John P Breen Secretary
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Ph B Muscatine Afrif No
Fagin Lodge Hall
Dunbar
Bend City
Modern Brotherhood of America
Yeoman Hall
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
E. H. King
Chas. Ryan
B. P. O. Elks
Muscatine Lodge NO
P. O Elks
Elks Hall
Front Street
Wm. J. Watson
E. R. Jono P. Breen
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Fred Beltel
Howe
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Gussie Mull
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Elma Scott
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Bankers Reserve
Yeomen Hall
Wm. Appel
H. Lemkan
Charlies Lockwood
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Olds’ Block
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J. A. Leyda
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