Capitol extension tax repeal moves in Iowa Senate
Des Moines April 4 Senate passes Whitmore bill to repeal capitol extension tax saving 159 600 yearly. If House concurs future taxes for capitol extension and five years remain will be annulled and grounds may stay unfinished. Also torens land titles bill and model injunction debate continue. Guards on duty at state house militia check bags as security tightens citywide.
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Iowa
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Newberry
Proudfoot
Stephenson
Taylor
van Alstine
Wilson
Parker
Ors
Frailey
Lee County
Thompson
Des Moines County
Unty
First
State House
Mary Hunt Stubbs obituary a Waterloo resident dies
The remains of Mrs. Mary Hunt Stubbs were brought from Des Moines to New Providence for burial in the Friends cemetery. A former well known resident of Waterloo, she died after a paralysis stroke at her daughter’s home in Des Moines. Born October 19, 1836 in Ohio, she was the widow of Enos Stubbs. five sons and two daughters survived.
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Mary Hunt Stubbs
Des Moines
New Providence
Friends
Stubbs
Henry E. Sampson
Enos Stubbs
The
Friends Church
Ohio
R. E. Stubbs
Oskaloosa
E. E. Stubbs
Waterloo
L. D. Stubbs
Sheffield
Z. A. Stubbs
Chicago
Christian Endeavor Meet Opens in Iowa Falls Friday
Iowa Falls Iowa April 4 The annual convention of the fifth district of the State Christian Endeavor union will open here Friday afternoon and continue until Sunday evening The district includes Hardin Tama Story Grundy Narshal and Boone counties Sioux City Ia April 4 Brick building operations in Sioux City are at a standstill as brick layers demand a 5 cent per hour increase Contractors say workers seek from 74 5 to 80 cents per hour.
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Christian Endeavor Union
Hardin
Tama
Story
Grundy
Narshal
Boone
Sioux City
Another Hurdle in Path of Four Year Term Bill
Des Moines reports a four year term measure for county officials advancing after passing the house and facing a Senate reconsideration attempt. Senator Wilson of Centerville sought to revisit the bill in the Senate while Lieutenant Governor Moore considers a point of order regarding reintroduction after both chambers’ approval.
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Senate
Wilson
Centerville
Moore
Witzgon
Commission of Twelve Named to Boost Iowa Crop Output
Des Moines April 4 Gov Harding urged a united push to grow more food as Iowa forms a Commission of Twelve to plan increased crop production. President Pearson of Ames heads the panel seeking a $200,000 two year appropriation for the extension department to promote all agricultural activity and secure more farm labor.
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Iowa State Agricultural College
Ames
Conterforce
IW. W. Marsh
Waterloo
J. F. Dsema
Burlington
A. L. Ames
Traer
C. H. Briadbler
Hawksye
Peder Petersen
Cedar Falls
R. A. Pearson
Amés
John Downie
Des Moines
H. G. Waldacs
James C. Pierce
J. W. Jarnagin
Commission
Representative Arch McFarlane Receives Labor Union Thanks
Des Moines April 4 Representative Arch McFarlane of Black Hawk county received a letter from Waterton affiliated labor unions praising his free textbook bill. Greene April 4 frost lingers in fields with farmers sowing oats. lighter soils work, heavier soils delayed a week.
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Des Moines
Arch McFarlane
Black Hawk County
Waterton
Waterloo Central Union
McFarlane
Greene, Ta
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Iowa Mayors Mobilize for National Guard Recruiting
Governor Harding escalates drive to recruit 4000 more Iowa guardsmen by sending letters to mayors and issuing 5000 posters urging enlistment. Mayors, local leaders, and public meetings to explain the need, with statewide mass meetings already held in Des Moines led by Mayor MacVicar and featuring Stimson, Peary, and Coudert.
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W. L. Ilarding
Iowa National Guard
Guy EB. Logan
National Guard
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Kamrar
Webster City
John F. Ford
Fort Dodge
Sheldon
J. G. Harrold
Oskaloosa
T. A. Potter
Mason City
R. J. Andrews
Sioux City
Cherokee
M. B. Snyde
Savnl
D. M. Creal
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G. Smeltzer
Creston
Wstrand
Shanandosh
Patricavy
Ottumwa
F. A. Smith
Rei Guk
F. J. Smith
LeMars
Iowa
Des Moines
Coliseum
John MacVicar
W. L. Harding
Henry L. Stimson
Robert H. Peary
Frederic R. Coudert
New York
River Front
Nwo
Iowan Held by Germans in News Quarantine
Maurice Pate once with the First National Bank and Commercial club secretary is held in Germany for a month as a news quarantine. A Princeton graduate who went to aid Belgian relief work, he left Iowa over two years ago and has since been in Denver.
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Tartley
Maurice Pate
First National Bank
Commercial Club
Germany
Princeton
Denver
Tanlac Praised by Mrs Morrison for Restoring Strength
Mrs. Morrison of 1007 Parker Street Waterloo says Tanlac gave her back energy and appetite after weakness and fatigue. She notes improved sleep and says the tonic helped her complete housework and feel stronger. She recommends Tanlac and lists local and nearby druggists for purchase.
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Mrs. Morrison
Parker St
AL Morrison
Parker Street
Watterloo
Cadiverum
Iowa's long road to compulsory school attendance gains
In Des Moines and across Iowa the push for compulsory attendance evolved from a 12 week minimum to a full year in larger cities by 1913. Debates framed compulsory education versus environment and work, linking truancy reduction to industrial training and public schooling standards. An ad for Bromo Quinine appears among the text.
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Dew Moines
Nuat
Iowa
Ut J
Gala Day Set for August in Denver Iowa
The Denver Commercial club voted to stage a major gala day on August 15 in Denver Iowa. Plans are underway and organizers anticipate the event will be the biggest day in Bremer county this year. New officers named include Wm. Groening president W. P. Barber vice president Herman Kehes secretary H. L. Diekmann treasurer and executive board members H. C. Bruns A. H. Diekmann and J. W. Stumme.
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Denver Commercial Club
Bremer County
The
Commercial Club
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W. P. Barber
Herman Kehes
H. L. Diekmann
H. C. Bruns
A. H. Diekmann
J. W. Stumme
Blood Cleanser Ad Promotes Spring Health and Vitality
An old advertisement touts 5 8 S as a premier blood purifier and tonic. It claims pure blood strengthens resistance to disease, boosts appetite, and supports overall vitality. The copy highlights decades on the market and offers free medical advice from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
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Swift
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Gaementy
German Merchant Marine Grows Despite War Losses
Berlin reports that despite possible seizure of German ships in hostile realms the mercantile fleet continues to expand. The Hamburg American line builds the Bismarck at 56 000 gross tons and another 86 000 tons, with Vulcan yards at Bremen constructing nine steamers. Thelns burg freighters totaling 47 000 tons are under construction, and at other yards multiple large steamers are being built.
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Hamburg-American Line
Vulcan Yards
Bremen
Thelnsburg
Powerful eye remedy claims to restore vision in days
Dr Lewis endorses Bon-Opto as a remedy for eye strain and weakness. The ad urges readers to obtain Bon-Opto tablets from local druggists, claiming it strengthens eye sight by 60 percent in a week and allows wearers to discard glasses. Testimonials praise improved reading, less eye pain, and clearer vision after short use.
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Lewis
Erience
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