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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1912

Page

7

Candidates' Names Not On Ballots In Iowa Primaries

Des Moines reports the state canvassing board asked the attorney general for interpretation of nominating procedures when candidates’ names do not appear on the primary ballot. Twelve counties lack Republican house filings and twenty three lack Democrat filings, with Republicans short of one seat and Democrats seven in senate districts. Party leaders question if 10 percent of the party vote is needed to dominate without petitions.

Des Moines State Canvassing Board

Westward immigration surges as Dakota lands entice settlers

George Peck reports on the Aberdeen Daily News that C. E. Shaner and J. H. Firey of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway predict a strong east to west movement this year. They cite the Missouri Slope Development League and note enthusiastic turnout, advertising efforts, better farming methods, and higher land demand in the Dakotas and Montana.

George Peck Aberdeen Daily News C. E. Shaner Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Chicago J. H. Firey Bismarck N. C Missouri Slope Development League of North Dakota Missouri River Mesers Shaner Firey League New England Lake and Central States Iowa Illinois Ohio Dakotas Montana United States Canada Stars and Stripes South Dakota C. E. Lennon Milwaukee Minneapolis Baker Here

PENSION HYSTERIA A GERMAN DISEASE

Berlin reports pension hysteria as a new German disease claims by Professor Bernhard that excessive state sickness pensions undermine health. He cites reliance on pensions as lowering work effort and fostering nervous ailments. Doctors warn reforms create an epidemic of dependent, sickly pensioners and idle behavior.

Berlin Bernhard

Raisin Day Celebrations Spread From California to Nation

California and Illinois groups mark Raisin Day with dinners and promotions. Fresno hosts observances as raisin industry center. California Society of Illinois plans first annual dinner featuring raisins. widespread awareness via posters, stickers, and raisin bread campaigns.

Fresno Cal California Native Sons of the Golden West Fresno Raisin Day United States Chicago Golden State California Society of Illinois Illinois Society of Californians Old California Club of Chicago

Ban on Oldfield Is Lifted Tonight

New York April 30 Barney Oldfield the daredevil racer is restored to the American Automobile Association and may race again in sanctioned meets. He was outlawed two years ago for refusing to draw the color line and later faced a challenge from Jack Johnson. Kerscher, his mechanician, also barred, but the ban lifts at midnight tonight while manager William H. Pickens remains out until July 1 1917.

New York Barney Oldfield American Automobile Association Jack Johnson National Oldfield Benjamin Kerscher William H. Pickens Pickens

Philadelphia Fire Department Moves Toward Motorization

A 1932 plan earmarks 1 250 000 for Wisconsin highway improvements per state highway commission. Columbus Ohio police chief orders strict muffler enforcement against motorists. Grand Rapids Anti Tuberculosis Society receives a donated car from a Detroit manufacturer for visiting nurse work. A notable shift in Cleveland factory output is expected compared with this year.

Wisconsin Highway Commission

New Relief for Indigestion Digest It

Advertising copy claims Digest it provides quick permanent relief for indigestion and dyspepsia. It asserts 80 million Americans suffer digestion issues and offers a 50 cent tablet with money back guarantee if not satisfied.

United States

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