Iowa Buckles Down to Grow Food Amid War Work Push
Polk County joins statewide mobilization as Farm Improvement Association organizes under Governor Harding. School children may work on untitled land with full credit, while Davenport's tractor firm offers to plow acre plots free. Legislature passes budget tax reform to end millage leaks and considers Lake bill changes for futures. Senate approves school appropriations and funds for child welfare research in Iowa City, and votes on buildings at state educational institutions.
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Bes Moines
Polk County
Farm Improvement Association
Harding
Iowa
Linn County
Davenport
Senate
House
Lake
Iowa Senate
Senator Kimball and Dr Slaught Shine in Iowa Session
The report lauds Senator Olen F. Kimball of Council Bluff for tireless legislative work and broad influence, noting Dr A W Slaught from Ottumwa as an active lower-house member. It discusses law debates on Sunday amusements, the blue law issue, and election of the state superintendent, praising Rowley's decisive efforts and Governor Harding's likely signature.
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Olen F.kumball
Council Bluff
Senate
Kimball
A. W. Slaught
Ottumwa
Slaught
Iowa
Assembly
Havner
House
J. W. Rowley
Harding
Rowley
Foster bill passes Iowa road legislation with strong backing
The Foster road bill clears the senate floor and passes the house by 69 to 26 after amendments are rejected. It is hailed as the session’s standout constructive legislation, earning wide press commendation for its merit. Senator Foster is praised for steady, long hours and leadership. VanAlstine, Francis, and Whitmore are noted for their roles and influence on code revision and temperance efforts.
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Foster
Senate
House
Iowa
Lown
State House
H. S. VanAlstine
Code Commission
Harding
VanAlstine
Leslie E. Francis
Spirit Lake
Supreme Court
Tribute to H. Gresham and senators in Iowa session
The article celebrates Mps. H. Gresham of Cedar Rapids as a diligent, capable postmistress and praises Senators LeCompte Henigbaum Proudfoot for their service. It notes Gresham’s cross racial commendation, LeCompte's youth and influence, Henigbaum’s popularity, and Proudfoot’s strict yet respected principled tenure.
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Dfred H. Gresham
Gada Rapida
Senate
House
Cedar Rapids
Twin Evils Constipation And Indigestion
A Mattoon Illinois resident, Mrs Robt Allison, suffered indigestion and constipation after moving to town. Food distress, a heavy weight on the stomach, poor rest, and fatigue followed until one bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets corrected the trouble. For sale by all druggists.
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Robt. Allison
Mattoon
Ides Wipes Regend Borrowed Bagged and Stolen
A fragmentary editorial notes Ides Wip es regend and discusses stolen items and new men’s garters with pockets for money. It humorously imagines public disrobing for courtship and jokes about law ignorance and sweeping past legislation. It also speculates on Europe legalizing polygamy after the war and its effect on male population.
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Europe
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