Prohibition Predicted to End 300000 Saloons Nationwide
Washington reports prohibition advocates expect state legislatures to ratify the national ban with effects felt before formal amendment. War-time liquor controls already shut down many operations and a New York meeting on January 28 will push a coordinated program.
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Resolution Votes Dividing House Split Office Action
The record notes a resolution passed August 1 by a 65 to 20 vote and a lower house vote on December 17 by 282 to 128. The items reflect legislative approval and party dynamics within the chamber.
Foreign languages clash with Iowa law in language resolution
Des Moines lawmakers tackle language use in official publications with a bill by J E Wichman to repeal provisions for foreign language papers and county officer reports. A companion senate bill aims to cover the issue more fully while Dallas Center district bonds receive approval in another measure and Nebiker backs a national league resolution.
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One Ceremony Unites Three Iowa Couples
In Jefferson on January 18 a triple wedding united six people in the first such ceremony in the town's history. The Karber family from southeast of Jefferson tied the knot with Edith Craney of Rolfe, Mollie Kaveny of Grand Junction, and Inez Karber, amid vows at Rev. W. W. Wills' home. Paul W. Karber and John Karber are among the grooms, with William H. Van Horn of Rippey marrying Mollie Kaveny. The Karber brothers had recently returned from service with the United States emergency fleet in Boston.
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