Des Moines Coach Targets Iowa Wesleyan in Conference Dispute
Des Moines College coach W D Elfrink accuses Iowa Wesleyan of flouting Iowa Conference rules and fielding improper officials after a Mt Pleasant game. He plans to seek Iowa College Conference action to drop Iowa Wesleyan, with Parsons Simpson and Penn colleges possible signers.
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Iowa Wesleyan College
Iowa
Iowa College Conference
W. D. Elfrink
Des Moines College
Iowa Wesleyan
Elfrink
Parsons, Simpson
Penn
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Old Mexican City Matamoros Fringed by Rio Grande Carriages
An aged Matamoros across the Rio Grande shows a one story brick town with a plaza and cathedral. Donkey drawn street cars transport visitors past barracks and armed cowboys as markets and bull fights echo a bygone era.
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Rio Grande River
Mexico
Matamoros
Ite State
Rio Grande
Lup City
Rurales
Iowa Faces Threat of Coal Strike and Possible Special Session
Des Moines reports a looming coal strike could trigger a special state legislature session to pass anti invasion laws. Governor Harding says he can order mines operated under police powers if needed, while Iowa miners prepare for extended disruption.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Harding
Courtship Fines in Argentina for Delayed Weddings
The article notes that an engaged man who dallies too long toward marriage faces a heavy fine in Argentina. If a resident fails to proceed, he is subjected to a formal admonition until he reaches eighty.
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Republic
Ottumwa Admen Raid Poker Game During Meeting
Ottumwa police broke up a hotel poker session held after a smoker with about a dozen admen present. Seven players were fined ten dollars each after arraignment by Justice W B Jones. two spectators were dismissed. Fines were suspended if the men paid for a meal for the judge and officers.
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Ottumwa
Monte Carlo
Justice of the Peace
W. B. Jones
the Law
John Does
Justice Jones
Des Moines
Neareat
Ot‘umwa
Shou
Severel
Timoth
Pershing At The Front Question Raised By Rep Sherwood
Representative Sherman of Ohio, a Civil War brigadier general, urged the house military committee to report when General Pershing was at the front in past wars. He cited that 121 Civil War generals were killed and added soldiers returning from France said they never saw Pershing at the front. Reads the Evening Journal.
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Washington
Crosse
Sherwood
Dem
Ohio
House
Pershing
France
General Pershing
State May Seize Iowa Coal Mines Over Strike
Governor Harding warned a coal strike set for November 7 could force state seizure of mines to ease fuel shortages. He said emergency authority exists without a legislative session, noting miners and operators are organized yet cooperative, while a joint letter from Iowa miners and operators cites national unions and calls for governor mediation.
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Des Moines
Harding
General Assembly
State House
J. C. Lewis
Lowa
D .F. Cushing
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Althe
Iowa Goes In For Planes With Surge Of Air Activity
October reports Iowa aviation enthusiasts predict spring 1920 will bring heavy aerial activity. C. M. Young cites 75 Iowans buying airplanes post armistice and firms plan to triple 1920 sales. Des Moines and other towns expect daily mail planes and new landing fields in over forty towns, with aero clubs promoting meets, derbies, races, and statewide tours. A list shows many Iowa airplane owners and aviation-related businesses across towns including Des Moines Cedar Rapids Waterloo Ottumwa Mason City Dubuque Sioux City and dozens more.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. M. Young
Iowa Aircraft Company
Aero Club of Iowa
Mr. Young
Iowa Aero Club
The
Aero Club
Miller-Seales
Waterloo
Mc- Cook and Doty
Cedar Rapids
W. B. Swaney
Care Swaney Auto Co
Carroll, la
Fort Dodge Aeroplane Co
Fort Dodge
Mc-Whorter Bros. Aeroplane Co
Abgone
Donaldson Bros. Milford
Miners’ Leaders Offer Arbitration On Contract Terms
In a letter from Cushing to Harding the operators’ leader says arbitration is possible if miners continue work. Although Dr Garfield fixed the contract to expire at peace signing on April 1 1920 the Iowa operators would arbitrate the contract termination question.
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Cushing
Harding
Altho
Garfield
Iowa
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure for Catarrh
Readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The ad states the remedy works through the blood to mucous surfaces, builds constitution, and offers a $100 reward for any failing case. Testimonials available by mail from F J Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
Bend
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Tsc
Woman May Change Mind
Dallas Oct 25 a jury awarded no damages in a breach of promise suit by L H Cole a Canadian lumberman against Miss Annie Densnore of Dalhas. Notice of appeal was given. Cole sought 10000 damages claiming breach of promise.
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Dallas
Tex
L. H. Cole
MacLeod Alberta
Canada
Annie Densnore
Dalhas
Cole
United States
Honesty and a New Life Insurance Policy Theme
A Louisville Courier Journal item discusses honesty as key and introduces a life insurance policy as a growing financial tool. The piece emphasizes trust in providers and the practical benefits of coverage. It highlights public interest in policy decisions and long term security for families.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Gailor Heads Church Body Election at Episcopal Convention
Bishop Thomas F. Gailor of Tennessee elected president of the council to govern the Protestant Episcopal Church America. He won on the eighth ballot over Bishop Lieyd, with Tuttle retaining his title, and the council will become the church’s ruling body in January.
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Detroit
Mich
Thomas F. Gattor
Tennessee
Protestant Episcopal Church America
Thehurch
Gailor
Lieyd
Board of Missions
Gallor
Tuttle
Embargo Enforces Arms Sale Ban at Border
An embargo on the sale and shipment of arms and ammunition at the border was enacted by the Southern Department of the U S Army. Authorities in El Paso report the measure is now in effect following dispatches received from district officials.
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el Paso
Texyet
Southern Department
United States Army
Paso
Kidney Health Fad Salts Promoted for Pain Relief
An old newspaper blurb touts a grape and lemon juice lithia salt remedy for kidney pain and urinary issues. It claims daily water and a dose of Salts will cleanse kidneys, improve function, and end backache.
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D. P. Cushing
Argentina
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Four States Control
United Mine Workers of America
America
Riders Soon Way Sport
Star Auto Sales Co
Dubuque
Bomgaars Bros
Hull
Gibson Bros
Clear Lake
Sioux City Flying Club
Sioux City
J. G. Melson
East State St
Mason City
A. H. Strumpe
Pauline
Neta Snook
Ames
Homer Jacobs
Rock Valley
Mr. Hesselt
Washington Aero Club
CC. Quinn
Emmetsburg
Shea & Florine
Cherokee
Sundholm
Marathon
W. D. Steffen
Aviation Club
Manly
Hulsebus Motor Co
Andy
Min
Graham
Bardis Theatre
Davenport
Theusanr
Honest John
Mabesh
Episcopalian Council of Administration
Choice
Tewart
Stewart
White Way
Washington, Iowa
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