Harding backs plan to curb coal prices before winter
Iowa Governor William Harding supports coordinated action by Western states to reduce coal prices and aid the average consumer. He will attend the Chicago conference on August 16 to seek a just, feasible method to secure fair profits for miners and distributors while avoiding excessive gains for any party amid wartime costs.
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W. L. Harding
Wipis Slug Council of Defense
Edo Nnt
Harding
Pdo
United States
Two Killed at Crossing Near Manson
Dr. F B Olney a Fort Dodge physician was killed instantly at an Illinois Central crossing six miles west of Manson. His daughter Mrs Gol irufe Halay injured and grandson Robert Wales ten killed. The westbound Illinois Central Clipper struck the car. The party was en route to Lake Okohofi for a vacation.
Whisky in cocoanuts at Grinnell Iowa
A Grinnell police inquiry uncovered a scheme to smuggle liquor into dry territory. A man described as a negro claimed his sack contained cocoa nuts after investigators found coconut shells glued together to hide the liquor.
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Marshalltown
Grinnell
Rock Island
Walsky
Jury orders return of seized liquor to Aram Zillig in Dubuque
In Dubuque township a jury in Justice Davaner's court ruled that a large quantity of seized liquor must be returned to Aram Zillig, owner of the liquor dealers, despite state agents testifying to legal sales by Zillig.
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Dubuque
Aram Zililg
Camp Dodge must be ready for September drafts
Major Abadle of the U S quartermaster in Washington told Maj Butler at Camp Dodge that the containment must be ready by September 1 as the first drafted men arrive. He said the government will follow the original date for putting drafted men into training for the army.
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Des Moines
Major Abadle
United States Quartermaster Department
Washington
Maj
Butler
Camp Dodge
Dozen Hurt In Wreck Near Beaver Avenue Crossing
Des Moines motorman Al Goings sustained a broken leg and a dozen passengers were injured when a southbound interurban passenger car on the Perry line rear ended an extra freight near Beaver avenue crossing. The front of the passenger car was jammed and the freight caboose rear splintered. Injured were rushed to hospitals in Des Moines by waiting ambulances.
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Des Moines
al Goings
Perry
Beaver Avenue
Milk associations merge and target Camp Dodge supply
Des Moines reports that the Sowa Mik Producers association is ended and the Dairy Marketing association is formed with identical officers and shared capital. The new company, incorporated at 24000 dollars, will charge about one twentieth of a cent per quart to consumers and may bid to supply milk to Camp Dodge. In Iowa City the University of Iowa shows rising graduate enrollment with 734 total this year, 100 more than last year, and over 300 new entrants in the first half.
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Des Moines
J. W. Lingenfelter
Sowa Mik Producers Association
Dairy Marketing Association, Incorporated
Lingenfelter
Bere
Camp Dodge
Iowa “la! Towa City
The
State University
United States
Ross Din
Gommeree
Traci
Vedpin
Une Orehurda
Cme
Roem
Ini
Temselves
Newdialant
Arrest of Adair Jr. Named After Bryan Referred to Commissioner
A man identified as Adair Jr. was brought before Commissioner Piper on a charge of failing to register. He claimed he was born in October 1845 and stated he was named after the Bay orator of thebase. Commissioner Piper planned to release him.
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Bryan
Des Moines
Bryan Land
Adair, Jr
Piper
Pry
Bay
Milk Districts Appeal to State Justice Dept Over Milk Trade
Milk districts in Des Moines appeal to the state department of justice to probe Milk Producers' association officers. They allege officers hinder distributors by blocking deliveries to dairies under contract and imposing caps on pricing during a temporary injunction, seeking investigation and arbitration.
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Milk Nien
Pes Moines
State Department of Justice
Milk Producers’ Association
Linders Ing
Iowa State News Braces for Local Incidents and Elections
Reports from LeMars to Des Moines note resignations and appointments in county records. A fatal elevator accident at a Burlington building, plus injuries to Miss Madge Stewardson in Glidden, are among the day’s incidents. Lawsuits arise over railway injuries in Quintby and a drowning near Newton. Agricultural notes cite oats yields and county tax assessments update.
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LeMars
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
T. TH. Paine
Monana County
Arthur, Ta
GO. C. Erickson
Binhorata
Grand Lodge
Iowa
Movius
Charles D. Cloud
Wliie
Burlington
Madge Stewardson
Glidden
J. N Beck
Jefferson
Des Moines
Dallas
Llingis Central
Quintby
Edward
Darney Disney
Newton
Lawa Conference Day Adventists
Marshalltown
Henry
In Horse Farm
Palifax
Seventh Riverview Parks
Leshure
Middle West
Cedar Rapids
William Kaniffin
Cherokee
Dea
Kirby
Department of
Wa Mlussink
Willett
Lyon
Board of Equalization
Asseene
Plymouth
Glorified Negligee Fashion Draws Mixed Controversy
A detailed, if fragmented, description of a satin negligee and related garments features prominent in fashion discourse. The piece highlights design elements such as satin bindings, jacket pockets, tassels, and decorative trim, noting public reactions and stylistic comparisons within a period voice.
One Piece Frocks Gain Ground In Fall Styles
The article describes the rise of the one piece frock in fall fashion with emphasis on the saltskirt look, practical for business and schoolgirls. It notes Paris trends shifting from two piece suits to one piece dresses and cites design details like wide girdles, sailor collars, and intricate stitching in serge and wool fabrics.
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Gomen
Paris
Sports Blouses Rise In Colorful Streetwear
The article notes demand for colored sports blouses over white, highlighting striped designs blending white with yellow tones. It mentions fashion shifts among hotel workers and broader style trends, citing various names and brands.
Methodist Will Erect Camp Dodge Visiting Building
National church leaders inspect Camp Dodge site to provide a mothers and sweethearts visiting building for soldiers. Des Moines officials outline a $10,000 project opposite the Tryparian club grounds to offer religious social and recreational space with supervised visits for families.
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National Committee
Dy. Wigley
Threats Against Priest Prompt Anti Army Plot Reports
The Sioux City church led by Father Cybulski faced threats after he preached against army enlistment. Federal authorities investigated a packing-house district rally and named over fifty men as organizers, while offering to arrest others until the antiwar activity ceased. The parish and residents say the area is mainly Austrian and Hungarian in the foreign community.
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Cyhulski
St. Casiire
Sioux City
Pepubet
Gaulan
Ius
Hla Wits Atart
Fire destroys Des Moines building and stock losses
A spectacular blaze in Des Moines totally destroyed a six story hardware firm building and damaged adjoining Tone Brothers stock in coffee and spices. Estimated total loss about 400000 with 100000 on the hardware building and 250000 to 300000 on the stock. Insured to cover the damage and reported by W S Brown president of the hardware firm. Tone Brothers stock damage estimated at up to 50000.
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Des Moines
Ant Kock
Thagktown- Jamap
Tone Brothers
Lo 1 Sa
LO W.S. Brown
Tone
Farm Value Increases and Local Property Sale Reported
Hampton Willen has purchased the John Kittle farm north of town for 16000 dollars about 16 per acre as part of farm improvements. Elsewhere a purchase at 125 per acre is noted with the sale affecting nearby lands. An air raid kills 23 with many injured near Southend while Margate sustains minor damage from four bombs.
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Hampton — Willen
Norus
John Kittle
Rink
High
Dria
Wis
Southend
Jessex
Lonne
War Office
Hirau Nba Ray
Margate
Kompalac
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