Iowa Legislature Debates State Printer Policy and Sunday Ban
The House votes to substitute the Stone Miller plan over Helming on state printing contracts preserving term limits for the current printer. A Sunday amusements clamp faces renewed opposition as enforcement vows loom, with Attorney General Hayner pledging full legal action.
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Wester
Des Moines
State
Representativns Stone and Miller
Helming
Pure New
Helming Dan
Wis
James M. Pierce
Pes Molans
Slona- Miller
Linder
Senate
Hayner
Corn Club Aims To Engage 3000 Iowa Youths
Iowa State College extension staff mobilizes junior workers to form corn and pig clubs. More than 3,000 Iowa youths expected to enroll before May 5 across 75 counties with local leadership. Prizes include inter state trips to Chicago, Ames winter short course, state fair prizes, and summer camp visits.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Iowa
Hsteil
Parading Company M Receives Banquet Honor
Thousands witnessed a parade featuring Company M and over 1 000 school cadets from the First Iowa infantry Cant Elsworth drawing flags. Brig. Gen. Allen reviewed the procession and spoke on preparedness and universal military training before a banquet hosted by the ladies of the W R G.
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M Company
Cherokes
Elven & Great
First Iowa Infantry
Elsworth
Company M
W. RR
Red Cross
Allen
Towa
Long Overdue Answer From Beck Duplicator Firm
County records office received a reply from Beck Duplicator of New York to a 16 year old query by former recorder Elmer Smith. The letter absolves the postal department over the office’s status.
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Council Hluffe
County Recorder
Zurmehlen
Beck Duplicator Company of
New York
Elmer Smith
Iowa State News Highlights in Mixed Notices
Social service drive at Grinnell nears 570 raised toward 2009 goal. Prof W T Faalld reelected Mount Ayr superintendent for seventh year. Onawa schools chief declines raise for fourth term. Iowa Falls Group Three bankers’ meeting May 23. Rev Gilmore resigns Chars ton pastorate for Valley Junction meetings. Dodge area plans mystic seminars as recruitment begins. Magee’s fruit canning venture in Misguirt Valley. 40 acre tract linked to factory. Chariton citizen owns 64 lots for gardening. Chariton library expansion via Carnegie grant. Guthrie Center veteran commander recalls Atlanta battle. Garner youths form 40-piece band. Keokuk Swift & Co creamery destroyed by a 40,000 fire.
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Grins Bell
W. TL Faaold
Mount AY
QO. Smith
Onawa
Iowa
Falls
Rev
W. Gilmore
Christian Church
Chars Fton
Valley Jamelion
Avanguss Tormeeuihers
Wort Dodge
AL Magee
Omaha
Wilextah
Hshax Canning
Misguurt Valley
Piscaly
Harrison County
Chariton
Wow
Ts Criticwiy
Hits
Guthrie Center
Battte
Atlanta
Corydon
Smarl
Charles City
Trionis
Marian Clark
Nashua
Charles Anderson
Traer
Hana North
Anderson Faye North
Waterloo
Baden
Germany
Simon Peters
Jeffers
Garner
Swift & Co
Keokuk
Jas
Pubau Vet
Sippork
Kattenbach Buller
Peters
Grundyed
Germans Threaten News Quarantine On Belgium Aid
Amsterdam March 30 German government asks American relief officials to submit to a news quarantine to prevent information reaching the enemy. Detention could last weeks with fines from the day men lay down their charges. Officials would be kept at a center such as Liege Cologne or Munich and not allowed to leave. Brand Whitlock and staff may be treated as relief workers, with possible shorting of detention as courtesy. The period ends before the officials depart.
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Amsterdam
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
Brussels
Liepe
Cologne
Karlsrehe
Munich
Brand Whitlock
Ient
Whitlock
Buny House
Germany asserts right to seek allies in war prep
Dr Alfred Zimmermann and Ambassador von Papen argue in the Reichstag that the United States cannot deny Germany the right to seek allies. They claim the US has effectively declared war and urge Mexico as a partner, while stating the rift with Japan is rising.
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London
Alfred Zimmermugn
Reichstry
United States
Tle
Unitedd States
Aus
Alpmermann
Mexico
Japan
Niles
Reuter
Amsterdam
America
Germany
Chen
Pope Elevates Dubuque Educators to Monsignor Rank
Rev D M Gorman president and Rev Arthur M Clark professor and benefactor at Dubuque College were named monsignors by Archbishop J J Keane. The honor sparked a celebratory gathering by the college student body.
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Pope
Dubuque
Dubuque Guards Take Oath Enlistments Sought
One hundred seven men have taken the federal oath as members of the local militia Company A First Iowa Infantry. Captain Esworth expects to call for enlistments to organize a second company. Enthusiasm is high among recruits as the unit prepares for expansion.
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Dubuque
First
Iowa Infantry
Caut
Esworths
Burlington Hawkeye Sold to Des Moines Official
Announcement states the Burlington Hawkeye’s controlling interest has been transferred to William Southwell, new business manager of the Des Moines Register and Leader. T. M. Waite, former publisher, will remain as editor and chief.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Burlington
William Southwell
Des Moines Register
T.m. Waite
Willontinue
Sac City to Hear Singer by Apollo Club August Event
The Apollo Club of Sac City has secured Schumann-Heink to perform for a concert on August 23 at a city venue. Organizers expect strong attendance and noted the collaboration with local arts groups.
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Sac City
Singer
Schumann-Heink
Apollo Club
Sac Karthera
Onawa Superintendent Quits After Reappointment
Onawa schools chief Leon O. Smith declines the post after a renewed salary hold. Miss Gertrude Crana will continue as high school principal.
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Onawa
Quite
Burlington Woman Enlists in United States Army
Miss Rose French of Burlington has enlisted in the U S Army and will join the service at an eastern point. The notice notes patriotic service and mentions her hometown and the enlistment in a national call to duty.
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Iowa
Eudlets
Burlington
Rose French
United States Army
U.S. Probes German Moves in Mexico Courting Carranza
Washington officials said the state department has made informal inquiries to General Carranza about German activities in Mexico. Rumors cited include reports of massing German forces at Torreon and other locations.
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Washington
United States
Carranza
Mexico
State Department
Torreon
Toledo Shipyard Contracts Seven Ships in 10000 Ton Order
The Toledo Shipbuilding Company announced on Friday the contract to build seven ships totaling 10 000 tons gross. The order specifies construction at Toledo facilities and confirms the shipyard’s expansion plans.
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Toledo
Toledo Shipbuilding Coming
Telephone Embargo Likely in New York April
Fragmentary text indicates a possible government embargo on telephone service extending nationwide. Details are unclear but suggest official action may be required to reserve facilities and services.
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New York
Premier Lloyd George backs woman suffrage in Commons
London March 30 Premier Lloyd George declared in the house of commons his approval of the recommendation for woman suffrage. The program for electoral reform moved by former Premier Asquith urged extending the franchise by three months of qualifying period and applying qualification to soldiers and sailors. Asquith said opposition to women’s suffrage was based on expediency, noting the wartime need for the vote.
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London
Lioyad George Inde Tt
House of Cominals
Womin
Asquith
Guilor
Sweden's Cabinet Resigns as King Moves to Form New Government
A Stockholm report states the cabinet has resigned and King Gustaf is tasked with forming a new government. Premier confirms acceptance of resignations as Ing the departure of the old cabinet nears completion amid political maneuvering.
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Stockholm
Gustaf
Hummiarakjold
Don
No U Boats Off New York Sightings Reported
March 31 report notes two suspected hostile submarines seen near the coast. Navy officials later identified the craft as two small boats approaching a commercial company location. Authorities say no enemy vessels were confirmed.
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New York
Boek
Navy
Glass Found In Bandages Sparks Red Cross Probe
A statement from Albert W. Straub director of the Atlantic Hospital confirms the discovery of glass fragments in bandages prepared for the American Red Cross in New York. Investigation into the supply chain and safety measures is underway.
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New York
Albert W. Straub
Mts Atlantic Hoiston
Iowa Adjutant General Calls Up 4000 National Guard Recruits
Des Moines Iowa Adjutant General Logan orders a drive to raise four thousand men for the Iowa National Guard within weeks. Veterans groups led by G A R and Spanish War veterans urge enlistment with recruiting officers at every company station. Mass meetings and rapid enlistment are planned to strengthen guard units ahead of possible war.
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Des Moines
Guy Hi
Logan
Iowa National Guard
Iowa
George A. Newnan
Mills
Willard M. Flynn
Waterloo
United Spanish War Veterans
National Guard
Navy seeks 400 Iowa recruits in new volunteer drive
Des Moines reports a major Navy recruitment push across Iowa to meet Rear Admiral Palmer's 400 emergency recruits. Ensign Gillam leads the effort with extended hours until 9 or 10 p.m. and Sundays through April 20. Governors and postmasters support mobilization to fill daily quotas at Des Moines Great Lakes training as well as Burlington and Fort Dodge bureaus.
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Des Moines
Navy
Iowa
Palmer
Washington
Ensign Gillam
Towa
Wagerner Harding
Ensign Citlam
Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Ill
Bureaua
Burlington
Fort Dodge
Military Enthusiasm at Ames and Iowa State College
Military interest surges at Ames and Iowa State College with plans for further instruction and expansion of activities. Leaders pledge loyalty as students and faculty unite to support the national effort, while women request Red Cross service training.
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Towa Wesleyan Mount Pleasant Collega
Mississippi
Studen
Towa Wesleyan Collega
Tee
Ames
Iown State College
National Aulard Cavalry
Red Cross
Cagy
Sound Advice From a Businessman
A father offers blunt guidance to his son on effort and prudence, stressing that success comes from doing things thoroughly before boasting. The young man replies with dutiful restraint, and the exchange ends with a reminder to value quiet achievement over noisy talk.
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Allon
Not Hopeless Mrs Parker Our New Cool Learned All
Fragmentary text appears to reference Mrs Parker and a phrase about learning and life but lacks a complete narrative or identifiable event. No clear persons, places, dates, or actions readable for a full summary.
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Parker
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