Iowa Senate Advances State Education Funding Plan
The Iowa senate passed three bills totaling 3 036 200 for state educational institutions for two years with an annual increase of 404 450. Allocations include University 700 000 Ames 949 000 Teachers College 280 000 and small appropriations for wind school blind and others. Building funds of 150 000 to University and Ames and 73 000 to Teachers College are provided, effective starting July 1.
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Union News Berrien
Des Moines
Iowa Senate
University
Ames
Teachers’ College
School For Wind
Teachers' College
School For
University and Ames
Tribute to Perkins Honored by Iowa Senate
The Iowa Senate paid high tributes to late editor Geo. T. Perkins of Sioux City, with Sen. Farr delivering the principal address and Lieutenant Governor Harding expressing esteem. A resolution honoring Perkins was adopted and printed in the Senate journal.
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Iowa Senate
Des Moines
Geo. Ti. Perkins
Sioux City
Farr
Gov. Harding
Perkins
House passes gun bill in Des Moines
Des Moines reports the House approves the Hadley bill by 63 to 2 to permit jobbers wholesalers and hardware dealers to sell firearms without a license pending Senate action. The measure would nearly repeal the two year old act restricting gun sales as a curb on running tote.
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Des Moines
Bus Bill Almost Law in Des Moines Legislative Debate
Des Moines debates on a bus regulation bill as Gov Clarke’s signature would finalize it. The Prailey bill passed the Senate and now awaits the governor’s action to become law. The measure would permit cities to regulate and license bus services.
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Des Moines
Clarke
House
Senate
Reorganization Plan for Iowa Water Board Proposed
A bill from the committee on retrenchment and reform outlines a state board to oversee water analysis. It would comprise university appointees and the state labor commissioner with a secretary health commissioner in charge, salary set at 10 900, and a capital headquarters. A laboratory at state institutions could examine water for cities.
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Des Moines
Uiute
Twalth
Neticultural
J. W. Kime
Ft. Dodge
Kopp Bill to Let Outsiders Write Iowa Auto Insurance
Des Moines reports the Kopp bill to authorize outside automobile accident insurers to write business in Iowa passed the senate and awaits the governor's signature. A strong senate fight occurred, but the measure was branded as encouraging motorist negligence.
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Des Moines
Kopp
Iowa
Senate
I& Ready
Legislature defeats capitol extension repeal attempt
A bill to repeal the capitol extension act failed in the House by 19 voting for and 58 against, while the Senate rejected the ballot measure by 24 to 2. The session ends with the capitol extension issue unresolved.
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Senate
Quarantine Bill Sparks Iowa Government Clash Over Limits
Telegrams from Washington urge Governor Clarke to veto the Hilsinger bill reducing quarantine to three miles with possible five mile extension in crowded districts. Acting Sec Carl Rosman and A D Melvin cite risks of state-wide quarantine unless corrected by Secretary Houston. The bill, adjusted to three miles with board approval for five, includes a ten day inspection window before shipping stock for immediate slaughter.
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Hilsinger
Animal Health Commission
Des’ Moines
Clarke
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Carl ¥Rosman
Agriculture
Houston
DIL
Iowa
A.D. Melvin
Bureau of Anima Industry
Hillinger
Board of Animal Health
City Notes and Crimes From Iowa Towns
Walter Smith jailed in Wapello county after a bloodhound chase accused of wilful incendiary act in Fox township Davis county. Charles Abbott of Muscatine held for attempted counterfeiting in Davenport. Mayor Sourwine bans Sabbath music in Red Oak parlors. Industrial output to European front continues amid war. Tim Taylor, pioneer cigar merchant, drowns at Duque. body recovered. Leo Wilson, 6, badly injured hopping trains near Marshalltown. Orange City votes 10500 for water project. 90 women vote, none against. Dr H B North dies after head injury from a stone. Thomas McGuire robbed at Dewitt.
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Wapello County
Smith
Fox Township
Davis County
A. J. Sourwine
Red Oak
Charles Abbott
Mustatine
Davenport
Abbott
Tim Taylor
du Duque
Leo Wilson
Marshalltown
Wilson
Northwestern
Tama
Orange City
Ebecion
Hheir
H. B. North
Clare
John Cody
North
Iowa
Waterloo
Clear Lake
Fort Dodge
Sue City
Mason City
Gldatoma
Thomas McGuire
Dewitt
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Ori
General Assembly Closes Des Moines Session
The Thirty Sixth Iowa General Assembly adjourned around noon April 17 after long routine work in both chambers. A roll call for adjournment passed 44 to 0 as leaders said further days were impossible. The House and Senate concurred amendments, with the Senate cutting a $100,000 footing for foot and mouth disease reimbursements to farmers to $50,000 in a revised appropriation.
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Des Moines
Laws
House
Senate
Plans 15000 Mile Tour by Grovea Will EB Johnstone
Johnstone a leading Republican and state convention chairman splits with Edward Cassady of Whiting to begin a 15000 mile orient tour visiting California expositions then Honolulu for a week and six weeks in Japan and China areas. Victim of Train Dead Logan. Peter Christian of Philadelphia dies in Missouri Valley hospital from injuries after a fall from a flat car. Dakota Auto Fatal Davison of Parker severely injured when his auto flips between Logan and Missouri Valley. Fell Overboard to Death Timothy Taylor of Dubuque drowns after slipping into river from a launch.
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Enant
China
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Logan
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Philadelphia
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Jega
Dakota Autolat
Logat
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Mortgage described as a relentless, world-shaping force
The New York World portrays a mortgage as a harsh, universal force that binds a person across time. It likens debt to a spear, a scythe, and the hand of providence, noting its constant grip as adversity grows and property is claimed.
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Creaton
New York World
Proper Credit to Nobody
Satirical piece extols Nobody as the quintessential citizen and critic of public affairs. It mocks ignorance in currency, tariffs, philosophy, and sexual truth while praising Nobody for knowledge and leadership in urgent national questions.
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America
Seon Akler
Sense of Humor According to Mr Groweher
A quotation from Mr Groweher defines sense of humor as what makes you see others laugh at misfortune that would anger you if it happened to yourself. The dialogue suggests humor arises when misfortune is observed in others rather than experienced personally.
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Norson
Prius
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Tiandrome
Alranlork
Warnes
Charitable Gossip About Mier Mayme’s Eyebrow Fix
The snippet notes chatter about Mier Mayme's grooming, with dialogue doubting natural look versus painted brows. It reflects light social commentary rather than a formal report.
Domestic Confession Against Police Risk in City
A fragment from the New York World quotes a domestic character declaring fearlessness amid police danger with a bold assertion that many policemen would die for a mistress in the house. The text shows period slang and indicates a sensational tone typical of the era.
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Indade
Allen's Foot-Base Advertises Foot Relief Powder
An ad promotes Allen's Foot-Base antiseptic powder for sore feet and bunions. It claims relief for corns and tender feet, touts German and Allied use, and urges immediate trial with a low price and admonition against substitutes.
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Allen
Ady
Experimental Advertisements From a Historic Page
Fragmentary lines discuss food portions and ostrich dishes, later promoting Marine Eye Remedy Co. products. The text blends odd culinary notions with a medical sales pitch and philosophical musings, lacking clear narrative.
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