College Polities Rumors Stir Ames and Iowa City
Des Moines reports roosters for Ames college have chosen C G McCarthy former state auditor as campaign figure. Ames and Iowa City supporters oppose actions by the state board of education. The legislature could alter or abolish the board and shape curricula at Iowa City and Ames. The board order takes effect September 1 1942, with a winter session to debate the issue.
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Oldest Chickasaw county pioneer dies in New Hampton
Mrs. 2. W. Davis one of Chickasaw county’s pioneer women died at her New Hampton home. Born February 22, 1833, in Bolton New York she married in Sirtland Ohio December 3, 1868. She moved to Chickasaw county where her husband surveyed land and received government land. Survived by one son James H Ganigan 47 and three daughters with siblings.
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W. Davis
Chickasaw County
New Hampton
Mary Stanton
Fatal Blow Over Road Choice Ends In Death
Ernest Carney died at Mercy Hospital after a quarrel with General Rico over which road led from a ditching camp. Rico allegedly struck Carney with a bottle, the incident occurring at a crossroads a week earlier. A coroner's jury charged Rico with responsibility. he escaped custody as authorities search for him.
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Bottle Thrown at Lorenz Sparks Orpheum Scare
A bottle was hurled toward Prof Lorenz head of the Orpheum orchestra in Sioux City gallery. He sprang up and vowed to confront the coward while manager Burton and police cleared the gallery. No one identified as the thrower.
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Orpheum Theater
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Lorens
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Orpheum Orchestra
Sioux’ City
Two Unusual Deaths Reported in Burlington
Unclear OCR notes describe two odd fatalities in Burlington. One man, a streetcar motorman, died after inhaling gas causing a fatal accident at home. A second person, a woman aged about 72, was found dead in her residence under unexplained circumstances.
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Growmell
Ruther
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State Capital Chat Iowa News Briefs
Iowa Patents granted listed for Jowans and others include metallic tie and rail chair and ice cream container. Des Moines reports tuition ruling that the state cannot pay private high school tuition, affecting several academies. Des Moines notes Harlan seeks mayor removal over drunkenness. Woodmen of America rate appeal pending. ICC suspends furniture freight rate increases to Minnesota Wisconsin points until April 29.
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Lane
Crocker Building
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Thomas Lynch
Jefferson
Mighell
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Packer
Rockwell City
Sulzbach
Sioux City
W. M. Temple
Mason City
Frank Jungjo Kann
Davenport
GOW
Christ
Oakeloga
A. M. Dayo
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Woodmen of America
Charles
Bradshaw
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Burington
St. Pat
Minnesote
Wisconsin
Iowa News Notes Highlights B L Devore patent and local incidents
B L Devore of Cherokee patents an adjustable bed spring. Mrs Minnie Wilson sues Hamilton County for 6000 after a ditch accident. Robbers loot Pierce General Store Barnum for about 250 in cash and goods. Myrtle Wellman elopes with Roy Cady. father pursues across the state. Prof George Kay urges farmers to stop owls and hawks as pests. Kelly Cuning Co at Waverly closes season with a corn output of 3,000,000. 1,700 men. Lawrence Clarke loses a foot at East Des Moines yards after accident on the Chicago Limited. In Marshalltown, Mrs D T Dellmead, widow, suffers paralysis. Severe foot injury from a spike incident near Magon City. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul announces 160,000 in improvements on its Iowa divisions including Austin roundhouse and shop electrification. West Union residents rally to save Mary Byrne after a burn. Des Moines roller skating rink fire destroys large lumber-built venue.
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Minnie Wilson
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Wellman
Roy Cady
George
Kay
Kelly Ceuning Company
Waverly
Lawrence Clarke
Des Moines
Davenport
Chicago
First National Bank of
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G. H. Spiker
Magon City
Spiker
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St. Paul
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Milaneagta
Catmar
Austin
Munson City
Roosevelt Plan Seeks Commission to Enforce Trust Laws
The Star compares Democratic and Progressive trust programs. It notes the Democrats favor strengthening lawsuits under the Sherman Act, while Wilson and the Progressives push a commission of experts to regulate interstate industries, arguing litigation alone fails and big firms should be supervised rather than broken up.
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Kapeas City
Governor Wilson on Roosevelt and steel interests ethics
Governor Wilson argues that U S Steel backing for Roosevelt’s campaign exposes a deep political divide. He claims major leaders fail to distinguish friend from foe and warn against Progressivism aiding monopoly while targeting reform.
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Wilson's Unfair Charges Against Roosevelt Program
Newark Evening News denounces Governor Wilson for accusing Theodore Roosevelt of backing by great trusts. It argues Roosevelt’s trust regulation plan has long been his, that Wilson misstates and distorts, and that even his supporters should repudiate such false witness as campaign rhetoric.
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Prosperity and Farm Wealth Rise Sharply Across Nation
The era brings big gains in crops with cereals surpassing last year by over a billion bushels and hay and potatoes showing solid increases. The piece questions if national abundance will dull awareness of hunger and urges responsible use of wealth to prevent neglect of the needy.
Roosevelt Sues over Libel and Menacing Notes
Colonel Roosevelt, under instruction, files criminal and civil libel suits in Detroit against George A Navett editor of Ishpeming Iron Ore for a October 13 article calling him drunk. Damages set at 10000. Navett arrested on a capias with $2000 bail. Roosevelt's advisers urge a bodyguard amid fear of invasion at Sagamore Hill as his condition improves.
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Telegraphic Notes from Across The Nation
Excerpts report three men from Sante Ste Marie Michigan returning after a three day launch voyage on Lake Superior. A separate item notes Mrs O W Post found dead in Washington apartment from Brights disease. A third item from Beaton Massachusetts mentions an indictment for larceny of 146000 from four Michigan copper mining companies.Stephen Dow a stock broker is held on 26000 bail.
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Rock Island Editor Freed After Obscene Literature Case
In Peoria Illinois on October 20 the jury cleared Myron Jordan of Nook Teland of the charge of sending obscene literature via mail. The case followed an attack on Rock Island Mayor Schriever and sparked mass meetings parades and demonstrations that escalated into riots and state troop deployment.
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Myron Jordan
Nook Teland
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Prison Fire Destroys Warehouse at State Penitentiary
A blaze gutted the binder twine warehouse at the state prison on Thursday. The fire destroyed more than 500 tons of stock as inmates were secured in their cells. Guards suspect a conspiracy linked to recent prison riots.
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George Buenhan Fer Dies at 96 in Philadelphia Home
George Burnham, longtime head of Bath Locomotive Works, died at his Philadelphia home Thursday. He was ninety six years old and had retired from business many years ago.
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Fire at Guvan Candidate Ends in Attempted Threats
A hazy report from Havana on October 20 says an assault on a Guvan candidate failed to injure but aimed to intimidate the nominee. Police investigated the strike as a political threat and awaited further details.
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Enento
Court officer’s misstep delays Wolban prisoner’s sentencing
A court officer questioned a Wolban prisoner before sentencing, prompting a two hour speech. The incident sparked questions about procedure as Judge Knox awaited the prisoner’s remarks.
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Face Cleared After Months With Cuticura Treatment
In Atchison Kansas a woman recalls severe facial acne with pimples and a burning rash. After applying Cuticura Ointment evenings and Cuticura Soap during the day for about four months the skin cleared. She still uses the soap and notes Cuticura products sold worldwide with a free sample offer.
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Atchison, Kan
Misa Hislo Nigisow
Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Diffident Youth Encounters Mysterious Shopper Interaction
A grocery boy greets a suburban town customer with a Morning pass and asks to call her Alice. The woman corrects him naming Allees as her own, while the youth remains unsure and confused about the appropriate form of address.
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Castoria Showcases Trusted Castor Oil Remedy for Children
Advertising copy urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for infants and children, claiming safety and centuries of use while noting the signature. It emphasizes that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and promotes brand recognition.
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A Mistaken Sdan Storm Breaks Windows
A humorous misquote frames a storm as causing damage by breaking house windows. The speaker laments suffering while another voice quips that breaking windows is a perfectly paneless operation.
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