Republicans Lacking A Unified Leader In Iowa Politics
Des Moines reports divisions within the Republican ranks as leaders debate a path to victory in 1932. Progressives push for a ticket aligned with reform, while cautioning against returning to the old guard. Remarks include potential bets on a businesslike national administration and shifts in delegate seating rules.
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Des Moines
Old Guard
United States
William ‘Allen White
Emporia (Ban) Gasette
Borah
Iowa
Cummins
Progressive
Middlewest
Diecuss
West
Veterans Reunion Brings War Vets To Traer Aug 24 23
Traer hosts a large reunion for veterans and their families next week with a peace pageant and special attractions. The finance committee has 660 dollars for expenses, and Traer’s park and homes offer lodging and breakfast free for attendees. The event runs from Tuesday morning to Wednesday afternoon with multiple neighborhood participants.
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Traer
Oae
Anance Committee
Distressing Child Eye Injury In Audubon Household
At a Audubon home Mr and Mrs William Blohm their six month old baby girl suffered severe eye burns after their312 yearold son poured carbolic acid into both bottles and into the baby's eyes The mother was upstairs and the accident was discovered when the baby screamed Physicians rushed to aid but the sight in at least one eye may be permanently lost and the baby's face and mouth were badly burned Authorities continued to evaluate the wounds and prognosis 6 month old baby girl eye injuries and possible permanent blindness now under medical care.
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Audubon
William Blohm
Mason City Beer Censor Plan Sparks Letter War
Mason City, Aug. 17. The town’s new plan to censor beer before delivery draws a national reaction. Mr Woodfin of Liesboro Texas requests a license for censored beer claiming it would be purer medicine. The reply: you will wait long before any censored beer is sent.
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Mason City
Woodfin
Liesbore
Tex
Mason
Red Light Law Challenge Hits Des Moines Court
In Des Moines county court Judge Ayres heard the first case under the new Red Light Law attacking Bellevue Hotel owners the Carters and the Central Trust Co. The state seeks an injunction to close the inn for a year and allow sale of fixtures amid claims the hotel serves as a resort for immoral persons. Defense contends the law is unconstitutional and infringes property rights jury trial and due process.
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Des Moines
Ls Junction
George Wilran
Elza M. Carter
Splaen
Central Trust
Ayres
General Assembly
Cosson Inn
DL Perry
Perry, Rupp & Starz- Inger
Thomas J. Guthrie
Carters
Cosson
Tle
Central Trust Company
Tindas
pVas
Trudga
Lunch Rooms to Replace Buffets in Davenport Hotels
At the Second semi annual convention in Davenport Iowa C G Holden of Waterloo urged replacing saloon bars with quick serve lunch rooms in hotels after state saloons close January 1 1916. He cited Des Moines case and urged courtesy uniform service and closer cooperation among hotel men to win traveler trust.
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Ndavenport
C. G.jolden
Waterloo
Iowa State
Secéion
Black Hawk
Molten
Des Moines
Nix Neliet
AML
UG Bup
Lic
Sig
Trolden
Rotary Chuly
Miosi
Rotary Club
Ate
Fra
Sam Sarg
Chamberlain
Ralph J. Hoxie
Waterloo Fruit & Commisssion Company
Northwestern Hotel Men's Association
River Robs Larce Family of Its Head
Aug 17 Fort Dodge reports the drowning death of Worner Rogers 36 while swimming Des Moines river near Lehigh at Black farm. He left a widow and seven sons aged up to about 12. Rogers, an IRay Barger farm worker, disappeared after crossing and then returning from the river as his son watched.
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Fort Dodge
Worner
Rogers
Des Moines
Black Farm
Lehigh
They Iray Barger
Ile Gons
Ile
Roggers
Afr Rogers
Methodist Picnic Postponed by Persistent Rain
The annual First Methodist church picnic, set for the fourth, was postponed due to weather. The report notes heavy rain since Noah's flood era and reflects on parish members considering alternate routes of worship while awaiting better conditions.
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New England
First
M. EL
Wesley Brothers
Peter Cartwright
First Methodist Church
Noah
Ten year sentence for Dougherty holdup flawed by judge
Mason City Aug 17 Judge Clark imposed a ten year indeterminate term at hard labor at Anamosa on Clifford Gadson for the Dougherty holdup. John Flannigan received nine months in the county jail. Nate Kendall of Albin represented the men and two Gadson brothers were in town. B C Alien got nine months for forgery and Charles W Green drew a three day county jail term on a gambling charge.
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Mason City
Anamosa
Clark
Clifford Gadson
Dougherty
John Flannigran
Lougherty
Nate Kendall
Albin
Brothers
Gladson
B.C. Alien
Charles W. Green
Record yields in spring wheat reach historic highs
Reports from Stearne county Minnesota crown a record wheat yield on the old N P Clarke farm in Brockway. C Bunewell states 43 bushels per acre from first threshing using Marquis seed on potato land. Dakotas harvest shows strong statewide progress with estimates near 118 million bushels and ample employment as thousands of acres are cut amid scattered rain delaying some regions. Rust damage appears limited, with weather favorable for corn and forage yields. In Wisconsin St Croix county reports 401 bushels per acre of barley in Star Prairie, after storms, while Watertown records 55 bushels per acre from 11 acres.
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St. Cloud
Minn
Stearne County
N. P. Clarke
Brockway
Bunewell
Anager
Orst
Marquis
Devie Lake
Mouse River
Agricultural College
Barnes
New Richmond
Wis
St. Croix County
Star Prairia
Watertown
S. D
Samuel Dean
Ball Players Hurt as Auto Overturns Near Tripoli
Five in a car return from a game at Waverly when the vehicle driven by Dr. Saxon of Sumner overturned one and a half miles west of Tripoli. All occupants were thrown out but none seriously hurt. several suffered bruises. Passengers included Guy Carpenter Barange owner Mr Bethel manager of the Sumner ball club and weather players who had attended Waterly game.
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Tripoli
Waverly
Saxon
Sumner
Guy Carpenter
Bethel
Waterly
Kidney Pills Advertisement Urges Cleansing Ashes
An advertisement explains kidney pills help the kidneys remove waste from blood to prevent rheumatic pain and stiffness. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills sold by all druggists and encourages reading Want Ads in the Evening Courier and Reporter.
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Evening Courier and Reporter
Foley
Iowa outlook brightens with farm gains and grain hopes
Bank clearings rise across Iowa cities with Waterloo up 21.8 percent Davenport 21.3 Des Moines 10.3 Cedar Rapids 5.2 and Sioux City 4.4 percent. Farmers sell wheat directly for 1.00 to 1.05 a bushel as prices rise on drought fears. Cattle and hogs seen growing this fall while corn and small grains yield may drop due to wet weather. Total state crop value likely higher than last year despite lower yields.
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Hradstreet
Waterloo
Davenport
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Sioux Cuy
Iowa
Towa
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad for Summer Health
Advertises Foley Cathartic Tablets as prompt and effective for sluggish liver and inactive bowels in children during hot weather. Claims no griping or pain and promotes a light, buoyant feeling with improved energy, sold by all druggists nationwide.
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