Prohibition Amendment Urged as Permanent State Policy
Weede argues the Allied Temperance Committee that statutory Prohibition is temporary and distracts politics. The proposed amendment would fix the dry policy, preventing repeal efforts and safeguarding corn production, citing states that reversed statutory Prohibition after initial adoption. Iowa saloon history cited as justification.
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Allied Temperance Committee
Bes
Bes Says Mr. Weede
Ake
Weede
Connecticut
Delaware
Massachusetts
Maine
Michigan
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New York
Ohio
Rhode Island
Vermont
Iowa
Constitution Is The People's Law In Iowa Voting
An editorial argues the constitution is the people's law and notes the October 15 special election to approve the dry constitutional amendment. It emphasizes that only the people can adopt a constitution or amend it, while statutes come from the legislature. If the amendment is ratified, it becomes the people’s instruction to lawmakers.
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Iowa
Iowa Voters Face Dry Amendment Decision
The piece argues that rejecting the October dry amendment would repudiate the legislature's prohibition statute and force a repeal, placing the entire dry policy at stake. It notes outside liquor interests based in Cincinnati pressing Iowa voters to oppose the amendment.
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Ind
Cincinnati
Iowa
Brewers Open Their Campaign in Iowa
In Ft. Madison Carl Minkley of the International Union of the United Brewery Workmen of Cincinnati opened the wet campaign opposing a proposed constitutional amendment on the October 15 ballot. He warned a statewide dry policy would be set if adopted and urged local option while noting freedom to drink wine and beer. He then spoke in Ottumwa and other Iowa towns as part of a broader campaign effort.
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Ft. Madison
Carl Minkley
International Union of the United Brewery Workmen of Cincinnati
Kennedy
International Brewery Workmen
Minkley
Ker
Ottumwa
Reception for Mrs Hoffman at Mrs Brinkman’s house
Mrs Brinkman hosted a reception on Wednesday September 26 to introduce Mrs Hoffman and her cousin Miss De Pass to the town’s ladies and faculty. Refreshments were served and lively conversation followed with many attendees named among local residents.
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Waechter
Wesselink
Catherine Rhynsburger
Baron
Government vows no requisition of household food
Iowa State College agricultural extension head says a circulating rumor claims the government will seize all canned goods over 100 quarts. He notes officials from the Food Administration and Agriculture Department deny any such plan and urge housewives to can and preserve surplus fruits and vegetables to ensure a cheap, plentiful supply.
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Iowa State College
Food Administration
Department of Agriculture
Pella Markets Stock and Grain Corrections and Remedies
Market notes show Van derZyl Bros. corrected prices from 00 to 12.00 per owt and from 16.60 to 18.25 per owt. An advisory warns sour stomachs to eat slowly and chew thoroughly, and to avoid most foods. It also mentions Momack disappearing if one does not take Parae 6 Tab.
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VanderZyl Bros
Daniel Boone Trail tour planned Des Moines to St Louis
Knmae Sosa invites Daniel Boone Trail friends to a five day inspection and sociability run along the south 396 miles from Des Moines to St Louis. The voyage includes stops at Pella Ottumwa Lancaster Kirksville Macon Moberly Mexico Warrenton with talks and town delegations urged to join and promote the trail.
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Des Moines
Iowa
St. Louis
Savery House
Pella
Ottumwa
Lancaster
Kirksville
Macon
Moberly
Mexico
Warrenton
Mississippi Valley
Daniel Boone
Col
Nathan
H. Frank Holman
Good Roads
J. B. McHose
Seed corn drive urges farmers to prepare for frost
Victor Felter, a seed corn agent, tours Marion County urging farmers to select and test seed corn now. With 80,000 acres grown on 2,228 farms, the goal is to harvest surplus seed by late harvest, hang ears to dry, and plant over five bushels per farm to guard against frost and ensure next year's crop.
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Victor Felter
Sam
Our City
Marion County
Tempers in Football Cited by Walter Camp
Walter Camp in American Boy stresses temper control as essential in football. He calls the sport clean for disciplined players, notes injuries occur in many vigorous sports, and warns that slack summer habits leave players unfit. He emphasizes resisting temper, maintaining proper conditioning, and avoiding fouls that hurt the team.
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Walter Camp
How to condition for the game detailed in magazine
The article discusses that a soft untrained player is usually the victim while well conditioned boys have little to fear. It promises a detailed guide on getting into condition, marking the first duties of players in different positions, and serves as the first in a magazine series.
Enrollment Excellent Across College Departments
The college reports overall strong enrollment with gains in Academic classes and a notable drop in the College department especially among upperclassmen and men. Transfers reflect a 33 percent rise in Freshman Academic enrollment versus last year, signaling solid future material for the college.
Children in Wartime and U.S. Child Welfare Calls
The Children’s Bureau cites reports from belligerent countries showing thousands of nonwar orphans and refugees, rising juvenile delinquency, more children in abusive work conditions, strained maternal health, and disrupted home life. It urges strict child labor and school laws and expanded infant welfare through public and private agencies.
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Children’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
United States
Cancer a blood disease claims by Dr Johnson
Dr C A Johnson, long a researcher, announces cancer as a blood disease and publishes an illustrated book explaining its cause and symptoms. It also presents 17 years of non surgical treatment results, urging cancer sufferers to obtain a free copy by writing Dr O A Johnson at Suite 628 1220 Main St Kansas City
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C. A. Johnson
O. A. Johnson
Main St
Kansas City
Prospects For Football Team Improve With New Men
The team started a difficult season without Coach McWilliams and many veterans but new players show enthusiasm. Three veterans Kuyper Van der Wal and Ri are back in school while fresh men train for a coach. Scheduled games include Drake Highland Park and Iowa Wesleyan with Knoxville high under consideration. Some cancellations or changes may occur due to missing players, but officials hope to avoid this.
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McWilliams
Kuyper
End
Vander Wal
Drake
Highland Park
Iowa Wesleyan
Knoxville High School
Handling Frosten Corn in Hard Freeze Year 1915
A Clay county farmer explains to Iowa State College cropsmen how he saves seed corn after a severe frost. He plans to hang ears in a dry airy place, pick firm dented ears from standing stalks, and expects 20 to 30 bushels of seed that will germinate well and yield profit next spring.
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Clay County
Iowa State College
Iowa
1918 Iowa crop safety: seed corn storage urged
In spring 2018 notes, prices rose from four dollars to sixty per bushel as era Iowa farmers expected ample seed corn. Officials emphasize erecting from standing stalks and proper drying and storage as key safety steps for the 1918 crop.
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Iowa
Let Her Vote Hopeful Call for Women's Suffrage
A cautious verse urges women to vote and expose corruption. It contrasts reform needs with male complacency and urges women to clean up cities and fight vice while maintaining household duties.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Remains Trusted
Thousands of mothers worry when children cry in sleep and fall ill easily. For 30 years Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children have been a trusted remedy in many homes. They break up colds in 24 hours, regulate bowels, and destroy worms.
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Mother Gray
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