Weaver to Enter Race for Senator
Des Moines report notes Harry O Wellager from Louisa county is discussed as a possible Republican candidate for the U S Senate in 1920. He has not filed papers and may attract Brookhart and farm bureau delegates if a convention is held. Filing deadline is April 26 for nomination papers. Democrats show weak congressional candidacy as Burton E Sweet presses his statewide drive with seven years in Congress and bills aiding ex servicemen and railroad reforms.
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Col Ainsworth Campaigns by Radio Dispatches
Des Moines reports Col Leon W Ainsworth Republican treasurer candidate uses radio campaigns with a Telephony expertise. He notes wartime radio use for graves registrations and cables out of England sending 60 000 10 000 daily. Earlier 1908 Fort Des Moines officer built an early radio unit. The piece also mentions Siamese women in army factory and railway work equal pay.
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