Des Moines to Host Iowa Legion State Convention
Des Moines will host the first state convention of Iowa American Legion Sept 1 to 5 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Lieut. Col Theodore Roosevell Jr will speak Sept 5. Marshalltown and other posts urged for different sites but Des Moines secured the event. Committees were named for railroad and hotel rates, constitution, bylaws, credentials, and post welfare ahead of the Sept 4 session.
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Des Moines
Iowa
American Legion
The
Legion
Fort Des Moines
Muscatine
Marshaltown
Theodore Roosevell, Jr
Marshalltown
Albert J. Yall
Frank Lewis Glick
Brewer Chaiman
Guy 5
Brewer
Matthew Tinley
E.R. Bennett
Argonne Post
Ernest &. Olmsted
Robert Z. Shaw
Hayesville
J. F. Cole
Oelwein
Karl le Compte
Corydon
Hanford MecNider
Mason City
B. M. Soper
Nevada
John H. Kelly
Sioux City
R. R. Strotz
John MacVicar
Raymond Smith
Council Bluffs
Fred M. Hudson
Pocahontas
W. R. Hart
Iowa City
Thompson L. Brookhart
Washington
F. K. Hahn
Cedar Rapids
John J. Searley
Burlington
Pocanentas
Post
Robert J. Shaw
Town City
Snyder Barnes Feud Renewed in Ackley District Court
In Eldora Aug 16 a new petition in the clerk of courts office names Fred A Snyder as plaintiff seeking 15600 for assault by W F Barnes of Ackley. The suit follows earlier incidents where Snyder paid 26 in Ackley mayor court and Barnes paid about 30 in justice court. Barnes, former Ackley schools superintendent, faces renewed legal action amid community divisions over the feud. The case is set for the Eldora term starting Monday.
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Eldora
Fred A. Snyder
Fw.n. Barnes
Ackley
Clerk of Courts
Plaintif Snyder
Snyder
Arenni- Man
Barnes
Barn
Justice Court
Elders
Ny Yine
Ihi
Lal
King of England Decorates Traer for Distinction
King George decorates Traer officer Traer for distinguised war service. Gen Dietoat visited recently and noted the order of the Hath po poxt for American Legion. Tama and To lecy railway awarded grading contract for new line between two towns. work to start and road to operate by December. Edward T. Grady of Reinbeck buys Levi Ladd & Son produce business. John Yorbair to manage. business established in 1272.
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Traer
Pat Ior
Peres Traer
George
Dietoat
Tama
Tolecy Raiway
Fiche
Edward T. Grady
Reinbeck
Levi Ladd & Son
John Yorbair
Mr. Ladd
Levi Ladd
Fayete County land valuations rise per acre by 5.48 in 16
The Fayte county tax assessments show land valuations up five dollars and forty eight cents per acre, with total land value increasing significantly after county officials recalculated. The report notes broader effects on farm class valuations, personal property, and dairy assets, reflecting a widespread shift in tax burden and public revenue estimates.
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West Union
Aus
Fayette
County Board of
Paar
Rothe Wi
Tim Tata
Reyneil
Tata
MAL-GEN STRONG DENIES CHUELTY CHARGE BY SMITH
Major General Frederick Strong, former Fortieth division commander, denies Harding Nailed Smith accusation that he ordered brutal prisoner treatment in France. Strong says he had no involvement with the prison camp and did not know Smith until the trial. Smith is serving a Governors Island sentence and recently testified before the Senate committee.
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Frederick 5. Strong
Fortieth
South Artillery District
Smith
Sttong
France
Gen
Strong
Governors Island
N. Y
Senate
Natural to Spoon Says Officer Mann Lovers Untested
Sioux City, Aug 16. Councilman J. B. Mann heads the public safety department and says the police will not interrupt young couples spooning in parks or streets. He argues that forbidding it drives couples away from well lit public areas and notes kissing and holding hands are not misconduct if conduct remains proper. He cites other cities debating a spooning ban but favors tolerance.
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Sioux City
J. B. Mann
Department of Public Safety
Alann Wis
Mr. Mann
Support Given to Kenyon Bill in Congress Debate
The Kenyon bill to regulate meat packers and restore competition gains broad support from the National Consumers' League, Farmers' National Committee on Packing Plants, Federal Trade Commission, and various women's groups. Montana House endorsed it 2 to 10 in August special session. The planWould regulate rail transport by requiring common carrier service, limit private refrigerator cars, and keep government ownership out. The big five meat packers oppose, claiming licensing precedent, but supporters say the bill targets monopolistic practices only in meat industries.
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Washington
Congress
National Consumers’ League
Farmers’ National Committee On Packing Plants
Federal Trade Commission
Montana House of Representatives
Ween
Kenyon
Big Five
Italian War Veteran In Vinton Faces Fine For Boxcar Theft
A.B. in Vinton reports Sam Sylvia, Italian workman with a gawk near Blaketown, was brought in on a boxcar breaking charge. He had served with AEF in France, fought at Verdun, and was fined $25 with costs after a hearing before Mayor Howe. The item also notes marriage news for Vincent Ridge and Evelyn Geddes, and various local military and civic details.
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Vinton
Sam Sylvia
Blaketown
Blairstown
Howe
France
Seis
Verdun
Vincent Ridge
Evelyn Geddes
Mgr. Ridge
W. G. Ridge
California
Omaha
Coe College
Ridge
Wilso
Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Cos
Wear
James Wilson
Arthur la Grange
Oter
Exor Aluminum Company
Whamsas
Returned Soldier Seeks Delaware County State Legislature Nomination
Captain Clyde Hoollith of Nelhthux announces Republican candidacy for Delaware County representative in the state legislature. He served in the 106th Infantry of the Rainbow Division, was wounded, returned to duty, and resumed service until muster out. He studies law at the State University and aims to practice in his home county.
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Manchester
Clyde Hoollith
Dellaware
France
Jath
Camp Dod
Gap Svolttle
Sini University
Hhwine
Fuather
Klaus
Marsville
Des Moines
Jim
Idan
Khauk
Torris
Malt & Turner
Claude Wright
Ecorner
Franklin and Fayette
Farmers & Merchants Stite Savings Bank
Tle Bank
Main and
Franklin Streets
A. CG. Philipp
Rooney
Main Street
Wall & Turner
Philipp
Matty
Iowa Electric Company
Litle Hone Ig
Iowa Electric ‘Company
Delaware Fair
Delaware County Fair
Boston youths program boosts welfare education
The National Welfare League plans to establish public welfare departments in city county and state levels. Educational director J. Puffer will lecture on co ordination of social agencies, reducing overlap and improving efficiency while promoting citizen responsibility. Local families, including Virginia Marshalltown and the Vaughts, hosted varied meetings and outings as part of the campaign.
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Boston
Puffer
Schooel
Massachusetta
Indus
Beacon Nova War
Uonal
jMonn Guidance Service
Hames
Uebwrin
MiewAti
National Welfare League
Jiwan
VL. Hor
Virginia
Marshalltown
C. HE. Vaught
Duluth
J. Adumdi
Glenna
Jeague
Gram
Ren
Oelweln
Denver
Colv
L. Gilbert
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King of England
Fayette County
Pte
Kimersan
Pevardt
Mal-Gen
Officer Mann
Kenyon Bill
Sto ‘Rowards
Louis Gilchrist
Allen Primmer
Tckson
Tickinson
J. FP. Whitney
Raer
A Stockman
Mel-rhe
Western Telephone Journal
Plac
Chicago
Mr Traer
Mixe Jean Skerritt
Houeh Maseman
Horsford
Percy R. Wood
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Waterloo
WM. H. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
F. C. Lee
Sycamo. E Street
Peerless Baking Co
Maquoketa
Alice Gasink
Lowe Forter
Alice
Phelps
Jefferson
NEW Studebaker
Studebaker
Union Motor Car Co
West Fifth Street
W. J. Peddicord
Iva Rodamer
J. J. Miller Verne Bartlin Tra Blough
AH. Wyant
FE. Stewart Lila Marcham
R. €. Thompson
J.B. Newman
George W. Tu Kirk Stewart
F. L. Northey
Lillie M. Hiler
Anna Meader
W. A. Bellingerh. L. DeGon
Jeanne Bird
Union Mill Company
American Trust and Savings Bank
Leavitt and Johnson National Bank
Waterloo Savings Bank
Iowa State Bank
Waterloo Bank and Trust Company
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Black Hawk National Bank
Cutler Hardware Co
Stewart Simmons Press
Northey Mfg. Co
Sheldon Engine Comann
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Retail Merchants’ Association
Black Hawk County
Gates
Waterloo Business College
Majestic Building
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