Iowa Legislature Faces Repeal Or Modification Of Dry Law
Iowa busily debates repeal or modification of the statewide prohibition law as the new legislature opens. A repeal bill will be proposed, with modification likely if repeal stalls. Wets and drys split, six uncommitted senators and 32 uncommitted representatives, party lines may decide if change passes.
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Crawfordsville Couple Spotted in Washington Shopping
Mr and Mrs Frank Young and Mrs Farrel Young of Crawfordsville were seen shopping in Washington yesterday.
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Davenport G A R Has Only Three Left
Davenport Iowa December 8 After a year with ranks down to three the August Wentz post No 1 of the Grand Army of the Republic announces its 1933 organization The active members are W B Flanigan bedridden with both legs lost John Irwin 89 percent and R Harrington 87 percent The trio notes the year’s deaths and resolves to continue as long as a quorum exists The 1887 quorum was 351 and today it is two.
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Iowa Briefs Roundup From Around the State
Manchester sees Luther Tesch jailed for life for patricide. Iowa City notes a January trial date to locate missing county funds. An Anthon fire fatality follows a gasoline stove blast. Des Moines pursues a bold motorist kidnap bandit case. Clinton reports two suspects jailed after a home robbery and assault. Nashua recounts a Cedar Rapids man recovering $100 and $500 in checks found. Dewitt records Vivian A. Kindix electrocuted near a farm. Fort Madison reports a prison escape attempt by Walter Pine. Belle Plaine notes a railroad worker killed by brake rod. Dubuque covers Joseph Junk’s 30-year sentence for stabbing wife and shooting a detective. Allison mentions a road bonds mandamus appeal. Cedar Rapids updates Dr. Seerley’s improving condition. Charles City lists kidnapping trial start for Marian Stull Floyd case. Cedar Falls reports winter term registrations at the Iowa State Teachers College. Mason City notes Mrs. Blanche Madison dies from injuries.
Get Up Nights Remedy With Juniper Oil Buckets
An old advertisement promotes a bladder cleanse sold in a 25 cent box from drug stores. It claims juniper oil mixed with buche leaves relieves irritation, burning, and frequent urination, improving sleep. If unresolved after four days, return for your money. Sherman Bros and J F Lemmon distribute.
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Pedestrian Struck By Car While Crossing Street
A pedestrian was struck by an automobile while crossing the street. The incident prompted police to close the area for investigation and emergency responders to tend to the injured person.
Death of Rev C W Bowers in Pasadena and local church notes
Crawfordsville reports the death of Rev C W Bowers on Thanksgiving Day in Pasadena. He previously led the Crawfordsville Presbyterian church in 1888 and later served the Haskins church. The Standard Bearers met at Mrs Ollie Anwyl with Beulah Rich as leader, planning a market sale for Dec 14. Church Night drew many members. supper featured creamed chicken and pies, followed by a playful program. Augusta Williams visits Wyand near Wy Man? illness. W J Keiper improves after illness. Robert Howell suffers flu. Crawfordsville Masons elect officers for the coming year, with Blake Spencer as W M and Latimer Davis as a three-year trustee.
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Homestead Farm timber crew mobilizes for church wood supply
Seventeen men gathered at Homestead Farm last Thursday to cut, saw, split, and haul timber for a two year supply for the Methodist church. The group praised for energy included Rev. J. Fillmore, Rev. F. E. Miller, E. J. Hensels werdt, Jos. Swartzendruber, D. D Monna, Tloelstetler, Geo. Maxwell, U. G. Snider, and Willard, among others.
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Notable names and family stories from English River township
A stream of local references lists residents and visitors from Washington County. Mentions include Snider, Feldman, Bowman, Yoder, and O'Loughlin with farm life scenes, quilting, and tools. Tales of Hickory poll ax handles, winter weather, and multiple generations of Ayers anchor a portrait of community life.
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Guy Feldman
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Isaac Bowman
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Earnest Felska
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Weldon Yoder
Alva Neffennegar
Frank Pryble
Louie Hershotskey
Jimmy O'Loughlin
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Washington County
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Ruth Stumpf Blakely
Vic Malichkey
Raymond Hasty
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Huber Ayers
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Knew What He Wanted Man Dog Purchase Idea
A man expresses a clear plan to buy a dog described as fidgety and eager to go outside. He notes his wife's running joke that the dog seems eager to go out, reflecting a domestic light moment about pet ownership.
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