Iowa may manufacture automobile plates in state institutions
Des Moines report states Iowa could run plate production in state facilities under the board of control. A simple, low-cost process would reduce delays and expenses, with earlier estimates around 100 per plate. Other legislative actions discussed the fate of the state asylum and vocational training options amid an upcoming code revision.
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Board of Co. 1
Board of Control
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Turec
Iite
Thor O the Nest
Knoxville
Forzat Ames
Iowa City
Board of Controls
Rickenbacker to Speak in Sioux City May 20
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, famed American ace, will lecture at the Sioux City auditorium on May 20. Once a race driver, he rose to prominence in World War I, later serving as Genny's chauffeur and leading the V fourth pursuit squadron. His talk titled The Area of Skies reflects his wartime aviation career and postwar experiences.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
Sioux
Rickenbacker
Victories Track
Genny
V-Fourth Aero Pursuit
City
Mong Fst
Bank Examiners Increased as Law Expands Staff
Des Moines April 30 Banking Commissioner George Mesbenger said the legislature increased bank examiners from eight to twelve and added a deputy superintendent. He plans to hire four more examiners soon but cites lack of funds. He named W. Miller as deputy superintendent and Miller has prior department experience.
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Des Moines
George Mesbenger
al- SO
W. Miler
Denuty Miller
Guilty verdict in Davenport extortion case raises hope
Davenport April 30 Richard Rice the second of three blackmailers tried for extortion against local undertaker E A Horrigan was found guilty by a Scott county district court jury. He faces sentence Friday while partner Kendall wowed spectators with his plea as wife Mrs Kendall linked to the evil scheme remains to be tried. The trio extorted 500 dollars from Horrigan. Also Cedar Rapids reports 150 moulders struck seeking eight hour day and 54 cent raise to six dollars daily. Major firms Cedar Rapids Foundry and Machine Towa Radiator Iowa Steel involved with Chandler Pump agreeing to eight hours.
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E. A. Horrigan
Scott County
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Framon Horrigan
Hori Tigan
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Foundry and ‘Machine Company
Towa Radia‘tor F Company
Iowa Steel ‘Company
Chandler Pump Company
Terrible injuries after tractor accident near Essex
Paul Wenstrand of Essex is hospitalized in Red Oak with severe injuries after a gasoline tractor ran over him while moving a gang plow. The wheel lugs tore into his face and jaw, mashing the nose and injuring the eye, but doctors hope sight remains. Wenstrand, 34, is married with two children and son of former Page County representative Alfred Wenstrand.
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Paul Wenstrand
Essex
Wenstrand
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Alfred Wenstrand
Page County
California
Oskaloosa Plans Grand Welcome For Rainbow Division Troops
In Oskaloosa Iowa April 20 a large celebration will honor Company H Rainbow division with Companies G Ottumwa and D Centerville as they pass en route to Camp Dodge to be mustered out. A 36 foot high Victory arch will span First Street and be a permanent stucco monument. The day features a two hour stopover with banquets by Sammies Mothers club and Red Cross as thousands witness the event.
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Rainbow Division
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Centerville
Camp Dodge
First Street
Sammies’ Mothers Club
Red Cross
Postmistress Resigns to Put Brother in Charge
Akron Iowa April 30 Miss Berle Dee resigns as Akron postmistress and her brother Miles B Dee, recently discharged from the navy, is appointed in her place She plans to enter the oil business with John G Dee and may head the Sioux City office of Texas Producing Refining Co Her resignation surprised Akron after a 1916 appointment following political fight prior to starting duties she will visit Fort Worth Texas to tour the oil fields.
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Dee
Miles B. Dee
United States Navy
Miss Dee
John G. Dee
Sioux City
Texas Producing & Refining Company
Dea
Fort Worth
Tex
Starved Muscles Cause Lumbago
An advertising health brief argues back pain stems from undernourished muscles and richer blood. Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as a tonic to build blood, relieve lumbago rheumatism and related pains, with a customer testimonial from J G Benedict in Los Angeles. Pills sold by druggists or mail order at fifty cents a box, six for $2.50.
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West Second Street
Los Angeles
Cal
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Dr. Williams
Schenectady
N.Y
Governor Approves All Laws From Legislature
Des Moines April 30 Governor Harding has approved all laws passed by the Thirty-eighth general assembly. Many bills remained unsigned at adjournment, but the governor later signed them. Two years ago he refused to sign the repeal.
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Des Moines
Harding
Lawmakers End Session With 413 Bills Passed
Des Moines reports the Thirty-eighth general assembly passed 413 bills, including 2 idealizing acts and 40 others. Senate members introduced 556 bills and the house 678, totaling 1,134. Governors signed 244 before adjournment and 169 remained to sign, including 39 legalization acts. Model Laundry Og. advertises cleaning bugs.
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