Iowa progressive road push urged near Pella
A Cedar Rapids Republican inspired editorial laments Iowa's stalled reforms and urges direct democracy via initiative and referendum. It praises good roads and public spirit, calling for business leaders and farmers around Pella to cooperate on improving a local road, arguing shared effort yields long term gains.
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Carroll
Messange
Clarke
Iowa
Fémera
Los Angeles
Pella
Cooperation in Road Improvement
The article urges cooperative farm participation to upgrade roads. It stresses removing surface irregularities, maintaining culverts and bridges, and avoiding abrupt turns. Farmers increasingly support improvements as auto traffic becomes common, easing crop transport and land values.
No Time for Lethargy in Iowa Liquor Debates
An Iowa legislative watchful brief urges citizens to oppose changes that would ease saloon access under the mulct law, arguing liquor interests press Des Moines to weaken restrictions. The Marion County and 15th district members have backed the current stance and deserve public support to stand firm against a move toward secret ballots for saloon approvals.
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Iowa
General Assembly
Des Moines
Marion County
15Th Senatorial
Walsh elected Montana senator amid unanimous votes
Thomas J. Walsh of Helena was declared elected senator for the term beginning next March after a unanimous vote in both the house and senate in separate sessions. Senator Walsh received full support from Montana lawmakers. A separate report notes the Venezuelan president was detained at Ellis Island and a fire onboard the Oscar near Nanaimo caused extensive damage.
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Heleng
Joseph M. Dixon
Montana’legislature
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House
Senate
Venezuela
Ellis Island
Beiarci
Nanaimo
B. C
Oscar
Eugene W. Chafin
Tucson
Prohibition
Indianapolis
National Conference of
Party
Gore
Oklahoma
U.S. Senate
Supreme Court
Ala
Congress
Wilson
Saloon Blot Out Movement Sparks Moral Stand
Citizens rally to erase saloons from town life claiming they corrupt morals. Speakers urge immediate action to end liquor trade and free community from temptation and vice. Local leaders endorse crackdown and new regulations to close venues.
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Promises Quick Comfort
A vintage advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to relieve tired aching swollen feet and foot sores. It claims over 80 000 testimonials and urges readers to buy locally with sample offer and address in Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allén
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Ring of Diamonds Sparks a Bet and a Heist
Billy and Betty contend with disapproving father as a jewel ring seals their bond. A drunken thief is captured, loot recovered, and Billy reveals plans to marry Betty while vowing to outshine the Snyder Mynatt case. Old lawyer father hints at future alliance and business success.
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Betty
Daddy
Stanley Weyland
Kitty Melears
Taye
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