Pardons prompt retirement spark political debate
A Winterset Madisonian note argues pardons issued near a governor's retirement are politically discrediting. It cites Oklahoma and California cases and contrasts Iowa, urging readers to consider the issue as a sign of malfeasance rather than mercy. The piece includes local notes on lodge meetings and a detailed train and bus timetable excerpt.
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ED M. Smith
Winterset
Madisonian
Oklahoma
Iowa
Kraschel
California
Mooney
Editorial Snippets and Humorous Quips From The Tama News Herald
The Tama News-Herald editor muses on European emigration and how few stayed, noting only one could not repatriate funds. A Toledo Chronicle editor jokes that hot dog may become unconstitutional with Frankfurter on the bench. A superstition about nails and a race track anecdote end with a wry joke about being sent back to search for nail fragments.
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Tama News-Herald
Europe
Sovvernment
Tama County
Toledo Chronicle
Frankfurter
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court
VFW Auxiliary Holds Snowy KC Hall Meeting
The VFW auxiliary met Tuesday at the KC hall with fifteen members due to a snowstorm. They voted a Red Cross donation for flowers for veterans buried at Rock Island Arsenal and planned a 25th anniversary jubilee book purchase for the city library. A dance is planned for Saturday and a membership drive is under way led by Mrs Naomi Custer.
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V.F.W. Auxiliary
K.C. Hall
Department
Red Cross
Davenport
Arsenal
Rock Island
Chicago
Joint meeting set for Tuesday January 24
A joint meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening January 24 with Mrs. Mabel Atkinson serving as chairman. The event organizes discussion and decisions under her leadership.
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Mabel Atkinson
Woussicket Camp Fire Group Holds Meeting at Etta Johnston’s
The Woussicket Camp Fire group met in Etta Johnston's home on Thursday. Lois Mace conducted roll call and presented the minutes. new officers were installed and plans were made for a future event.
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Etta Johnston
Hantesa
Lois Mace
Skating Party Planned with Refreshments Served
The article notes a skating party scheduled for the near future and mentions that refreshments were served by the hostess.
Night blooming cactus prized for strong nocturnal scent
An American cactus Acanthocereus pentagonus blooms only at night and emits a perfume so powerful it can be detected from half a mile away, according to Collier's Weekly.
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Collier's Weekly
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Robert Paige
Jacqueline Wells
FOX
Winfield Beacon
Se Lodge
Ray Cox
W. M
A. W. Yard
Golden State Limited
Washington
DOE
Namesu
Knoxville
Goodlander
B&q
C. F, Anderson
C.M.& ST. PL & Por R. CO
Davenport-Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Kansas City-Davenport
W. ¢. Bell
Burlington
Omaha
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
AL Cantons
Kantor
Westphal
Owa
Sherm Welch
Upjiohn
GEO. L. McDaniel Druggist
Washington, Iowa
Basil Rathbone
David Niven
Donald Crisp
Pot Lorene
Clyde Lucas Orchestra
V.f.w
Dayton Tax Service
Vincent Hatchery
East Third Street
United States
C B&q
M. St. Paul & Pacific
City of
Gall
Errol Flynn
Woussicket Group
Leffler's Cafe
State Theatre
Graham
Grahams
Vance Springs
Brasslier
Girdles
Bette
Tan Org
Reen
Grahats Department Stores
Claff Binkert
MGR
Hardwater
Adams Quality
Washington Lumber and Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Blue Beacon
Jim White
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