Pierce Claiming He Wrote Little for Publication
Des Moines June 26 J M Pierce publisher of the Iowa Homestead says he writes little personally for his paper and relies on associates for investigations and articles He faced Retrchment and Reform Committee questions about funds used by the Iowa commission to the Panama Pacific Exposition and admitted only one charge he investigated himself. He agreed to retract errors and said he learned of a fifth report only in recent weeks.
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Des Moines
J. M. Pierce
The
Iowa Homestead
State House
Clum
Senate Committee
Austin Haines
Woodworth Clum
Clinton Advertiser
Commission
Pierce
Autstin Haines
Haines
Clarke
Executive Council
Homestead
Mt. Pleasant
State of
Iowa
Iowa Commission
Cresto Blanco Company
San Francisco
Committee On
Wildam A. Smith
Ralph Bolton
Greater
Rolling Stone Metaphor Echoes on Finding a Place
A reflective line compares a rolling stone to moss, suggesting a man who cannot settle finds little traction. The proverb-style observation emphasizes stability, belonging, and the consequences of drifting without solid roots.
Officers Search For Babe Killers In Lincoln Township
Mason City June 27 County officers search for a man and woman believed to have murdered and abandoned a few days old infant in tall grass near a country school in Lincoln township The body was found by tile diggers and later recovered missing the next morning gossip links a touring car seen nearby with the same couple The case mystifies locals with no motive or clear leads.
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Mason City
Lincoln Township
Harvey Coe
F. B. Card
Dr Francis E Clark to Speak at Iowa Convention
Dr Francis E Clark will deliver multiple addresses at the Iowa State Christian Endeavor convention in Council Bluffs next weekend marking a likely final Iowa appearance. He organized U I S C E thirty eight years ago and will speak Sunday with Pres C H Stauffaker and A J Shartle also on the program. Delegates receive a fare and one third under the certificate plan.
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Council Bluffs
Francis E. Clark
Iowa State Christian Endeavor
Iowa
Boston
Pres
C. H. Stauffaker
Cedar Rapids
A. J. Shartle
Teston
Ira Landrith
Clarke not seeking US Senate nomination in Iowa
Former Governor George W. Clarke told reporters in Des Moines he is not a candidate for the Republican nomination for United States senator. He said he never considered running and did not deny the rumor, adding he appreciates the compliment. Clarke was in Des Moines from Adel to attend the retrenchment and reform committee.
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Des Moines
George W. Clarke
United States
Bing
Clarke
Deer Moines
Adel
Junction May Have Assembly After All
Columbus Junction June 27 Arrangements for the canvas for the Columbus Junction chautauqua have been made and in a few days George Bicknell of Indianapolis will take charge. He is a professional worker for independent chautauquas and will push ticket sales. If enough tickets are sold another successful chautauqua is assured for the people of this vicinity.
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Columbus Junction
George Bicknell
Indianapolis
Ind
Ely's Cream Balm Adverts Head Cold Relief
An advert promises instant relief from head colds and catarrh by applying Ely's Cream Balm inside the nostrils to soothe swollen membranes and clear nasal passages. The copy extols relief from hawking and headache and highlights its fragrance and antiseptic qualities.
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Ely
Yates Charges Prohibition Propaganda From Brewers
Representative Richard Yates faults brewing interests for an organized anti enforcement campaign aimed at the Eighteenth Amendment. He cites letters and threats from Chicago and Illinois breweries and barrooms, calling the effort an insult to the Congress and a threat to constitutional government. The speech, his maiden in the House, drew bipartisan applause.
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Washington, D. C
Richard Yates
Illinois
Yates
House
Representative Madden
United States Supreme Court
United States
Sixty-sixth Congress
Lauff
Batz
Kohn
Weisse
Stump
Schuck
Berthold
Meyer
Bremer
Kessler
Nolte
Borgman
Weig
Hagerman
Altzeiger
Brandoletter
Lauritzan
Ladenberger
Congress
Congress of America
Benjamin Franklin
Fortune to Friends in Humboldt Man’s Heirs
Humboldt June 27 William Murray 89 and his bachelor brother Jake left a 500000 estate. The will lists cash 50000 and 1350 acres Humboldt county valued around 405000 to beneficiaries in the area while other gifts include 10000 to S O Rossing 180 acres to him and 200 acres to Chris Olsen 240 to Wesley Davenport and 7000 to former County Attorney John Cunningham 10000 to Margaret Davenport 2500 to two churches 400 acres to be divided among beneficiaries and about 10000 collateral inheritance tax to the state. Jake managed the business and William the housework.
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Humboldt
William Murray
Jake
Rutland
Australia
William
Humboldt County
S. O. Rossing
Edith Rossing
Bert DeGroote
Chris Olsen
Wesley Davenport
John Cunningham
Margaret Davenport
Methodist Church of
Lutheran Church of
Davenport's Bicycle Thief Admits Whisky Habit
In Police court Davenport, J. B. Mowbray testifies he has not tasted sobriety since April 21. He was expelled from Grinnell College for drunkenness, joined the army after a whisky cure, and after being wounded in the Argonne received two drinks that revived his addiction. He stole one bicycle and sold it for a pint of whisky.
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Davenport
Altho Davenport
Mowbray
Grinnelle College
Argonne Forest
Army Hospital
Millionaire buys wife’s team unseen by mail in Iowa
John G. Goddark, noted dye magnate, purchased a team of Morgans for 1,200 dollars unseen and had James Lynes and his son transport them to Boston. He plans another horse team with blue ribbons to be delivered after the state fair.
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Nashua
John G. Goddark
King Dye
United States
James Lynes
Boston
Mr. Goddark
New Iowa Officials Take Office July First
Des Moines reports several state officials will assume new duties July 1. State Superintendent E McClenehan and deputy W Hemminger will head the public instruction office, replacing Deyoe and Joseph who leave. Numerous other appointments include Walter Ramsey as head of the state auditor’s office with deputy Moore, and J A Tracy becoming fire marshal. Major changes extend to fish and game, livestock, parole, and education boards as terms begin July 1.
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Des Moines
State House
Pp. E. McClenehan
W. BE. Hemminger
Keosauqua
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
A. M. Deyoe
Frank Joseph
Deyoe
Joseph
W. S. Allen
Jefferson County
Walter Ramsey
Belmond
Lieutenant Moore
Guthrie Center
Major Ross
Red ‘Ock
168Th Infantry
J. A. Tracy
Sioux City
O. O. Roe
Mr. Roe
W. J. Albert
Hinshaw
Mott
Harding
Marengo
Havner
Audubon
Louis G. Lasher
Logan
E. E. Lucas
Adjutant General's Office
Robert D. Wall
J. I. Gibson
Gibson
A. M. McCall
Woodward
State Board of Control
Clarke
Daniel D. Murphy
Elkader
Charles KR. Brenton
Dallas Center
I. K. Holbrook
Onawa
State Board of Education
A. B. Funk
Ora Williams
Des Moines to Host 1919 National Swine Show
Des Moines announced the 1919 National Swine Growers Association show will be at the Iowa State Fair grounds from September 29 to October 4. The Chamber of Commerce guarantees loss protection of 3000 dollars and plans for wide publicity with state fair leaders and association officials.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Fair Grounds
Ralph H. Faxon
Chamber
Robert J. Evans
W. J. Carmichael
National Swine Growers Association
Chamber of Commerce
John P. Wallace
John Wallace
Chicago
America
Iowa
National Swine Growers’ Association
National Swine Show Commentary Cited by Faxon
A comment attributed to Mr Faxon references the national swine show. The brief remark highlights expectations and ongoing industry interest in the event.
Bankers Bond Set for Roelfsema with Local Sureties
In Carroll on June 27 John Roelfsema, former Carroll Trust and Savings Bank president, was released after a $15,000 bond was posted. Judge Hutchinson set three counts at $5,000 each, with multiple local sureties including S. H. Johnson C. M. Russell J. A. Strohm J. R. Whitley G. M. Badley and others.
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State Banking Department
S. H. Johnson
C. M. Russell
J. A. Strohm
J. R. Whitley
G. M. Badley
C. F. Bell
G. S. Tyndale
J. L. Miner
G. C. Johnson
Dan Abbas
District Court of
Hancock County
Garner
J. W. Alstott
Webster County
Ft. Dodge
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Prohibition
Masiden
Bishop Hotel
Aurora
Chicago Breweries
Best Brewing Company
Ruch Brewing Company
Brand Brewing Company
Wacker & Birk Brewing Company
Home Brewery
Barroome
Bloomington
Mascoulah
Murphysboro
Cairo
Bradford
Havana
Harvard
Ill
Mr. Yates
Scott County
Hought
Evening Journal
Mr. Faxon
Carrol
Firestone Tires
Firestone
White Way Garage
Burlington
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