Committee reshuffles loom in Iowa legislature
Des Moines reports shifting ranks in the upcoming session as key committees move in public interest. Public Utilities and military affairs stand to gain influence, while old leaders cede to rising figures. sifting and appointive practices determine chairmanships in both houses.
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Des Moines
Mee
General Assembly
Germany
Lowa
Teitlees
House
Senate
Pitt-Johnston Road
Town House
Husan
Rom- Thic
Trun
Mn Chon
Nicholas Ralkema
Erie
Waterloo
Pitt-Johnston
Nate Will
Johnson
Humboldt
Tye
Renator Cady
Thamitun
Heiss
Jae Lev
Lee Voem
Rube
Feot
Hame Iifon
Mensia Ictal
Demobilization of Additional Troops Planned in War Ending Priority
Fragmented OCR notes indicate upcoming troop demobilization tied to war nearing end. Mentions division units, transport trains, and authorities signaling mass layoff within days amid peace hopes and organizational controls.
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Oh Hh
Field Arti -Teurth
Whiel
Ind Tees
France
Prince Admiral of Japan Delivers Sacred Swords to Allies
Prince Fushimi vice admiral of the Japanese navy arrived in New York with three sacred swords for President Wilson, President Poincare, and King George. The envoy, long linked to Japan’s throne, will visit Washington before continuing to Yokohama aboard the Orvieto.
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Prince Fushimi
Japan
Wilson
Poincaire
Brace
Neorge
England
Ty Can
Urindin
Lis
New York
Urinee Ysmi
Parents Get Hero Medal For Son Who Tried To Save Girl
Charles Krumdach Jr. is honored for diving into the river after a boat struck a dam, attempting to rescue Miss Elizabeth Malan as her party ventured downstream. The medal was inscribed and presented by local officials.
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Charles iKpunpheeh
Charles Krumdach, Jr
Weage Wet Biel
Elizabeth Malan
Ian Krtinbaeh
Greater
Stianenny Mahar
Lyowr - Love
Krombach
Sturbach
Aliss Mahan
Deaple
Miss Maluiu
Six Boys Injured in Coastin Accident
A chaotic coastin accident in Missouri left six boys injured and hospitalized. Witnesses recall a high speed slide and a chaotic sequence as teens tumbled, with hospital care continuing for several youth.
Queer Capers of Store in Iowa Yank's Home
Fragmented OCR text describes a local story involving a store in Iowa and a person named Yank with unclear details. The readable parts mention a homely scene, a claim of a cold, and a household setting with unnamed individuals and scattered phrases. No clear event or outcome is established.
Iowa Tackles Labor Influx Amid Demobilization
Dex Maines reports on Iowa workers returning from military camps being absorbed into industry. Commissioner Prick explains federal employment cards track job readiness, with over 80 percent of discharged soldiers reportedly seeking work. The piece covers county labor representatives, card routing to local offices, and evolving efforts to place veterans as food production demands rise.
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Dex Maines
Iowa
A. Prick
Kystom
AL Camp Dodge
Seevier
Vie Guen
Bean J
Emleavaret
Tla Sergies
Srto-Federal Employment Service
Surplus Military Supplies and Postwar Disposal
A discussion on reconciling vast surplus military materials after conflict. Proposes a national assets bureau led by a top business administrator to manage inventories, avert price distortions, and channel goods into domestic and export markets. Notes uniforms, gear, and raw textiles require careful handling to support peace-time industry and avoid market shocks.
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Waltauis
A. Pevlew
France
Germany
Cotter and Worlen Choy
Wien
Armisvice
Tom Bher
Barnicks
Gitier
Owe Ristedbeilien
Iuvelvinss
Unsatisfactory Ice Harvest Conditions Reported
Weather delays and high river water hamper ice harvest with heavy snowfall and thaw cycles creating slush and unsafe conditions. Winter ice formation remains uneven as the lodge and cliffs hinder movement while the local company employs crews to shave and manage the ice despite extreme weather challenges.
Tragedy in Iowa County Home Leaves Two Brothers Dead
Christmas day tragedy unfolds seven miles south of Wellman Iowa as seven year old Laurel discharges a gun in a Garrett home. Archie Garrett aged 64 dies within an hour from gunshot wounds while Dale huntsman fails to reach the stairs in time and Reba, the elder brother, tries to intervene. Local authorities report the gun discharged during the scuffle and the weapon may have caught on clothing.
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Iowa City
Dee
G. H. Garrett
Wellman
Iowa County
Litvle Laurel
Han Mg
Archie
Dale
Jer
Reba
Packard Golden Garden Anniversary Celebration
In Belmond area Mr and Mrs Packard marked their garden wedding anniversary on Christmas, celebrated at home with family. The couple, long-time residents of Clear Lake, drove across the frozen lake to visit relatives, then returned by a buzzard route to their cabin near Gelmond, cherishing pioneer roots in Franklin County.
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Belmond
Packard
Wdwin Stearns
Clear Lake
Tlelmond
Gelmond
Parkard
Iowa considers state park land purchase along Des Moines river
The newly formed State Board of Conservation met in Des Moines to discuss buying thousands of acres for state parks. Chairman J. H. Pammel and secretary E. R. Harkin led the board as members toured land from Knoxville to Keokuk along the Des Moines river. A scenic riverbank tract near a private road is highlighted for its beauty and potential purchase at a moderate price. Another tract in Delaware county, about 1200 acres near the Maquoketa river headwaters, is also under consideration.
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Dex Moines
State Board of Conservation
Qe Capitol
J. H. Pammel
Amex
E.R. Harkin
State Historical Buildng
Pammel
Darlan
Joseph Kelspellevue
Lef
Knoxville
Des Moines
Keokuk
Delaware County
The Nation's Dead and Wounded Casulity List Broadcast
The War Department released totals listing 1 306 casualties with 97 killed in action and tackling wounds and disease. The town of Three Town reports casualties including Priv Estel Brownlee and Corporal Royal Lay Walnut Tyt. Henpy.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Totel
Mernest
Talbott
Elliott
Igt
Peres
Tyurhs
Newell
Cort
Ralph Be Dery
Mebale
Desi Serata Galelari
Petomer
Wharrall Rockwell
Peter M. Tork Sanborn
Menion
Conter Davit
John de Vane
Cedar Rapids
Pet
Cacar
Wenek
Garner
Ambrose T Baty Crrelen
Albert Dann
Coal
Hotnie
Behrens
Mascathie
Corp
Art Ti
Park
Dunlap
Lasmend A. &Mith
Oskalasu
Claude M. St John
Catamus
Aap
Sturry A. Witean
Cheroken Goep
Mil Co
Liver Clarence
Pei Claud Mo Stagner
Medding
See
Mort Bodse
Marine Corps
Estel li Brownlee
Villieeis
RoyaLay Walnut Tyt
Henpy
Min Granville
Tragic Bull Attack Kills College for the Blind Employee
Iohn Nissen, an employee at the College for the Blind, was killed by a cross Holstein bull while leading a herd to water. His body was found near the barnyard fence. despite aid, life was extinct. The bull, valuable and notably cross, may have charged after a nose-ring tether. Nissen, about 40 and unmarried, leaves a brother also employed at the college. Funeral details follow. City schools reopen after disturbance.
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Meg
College For the Blind
Nissen
Ant
College Hospital
Mfr Nissen
Mark 1
Stephen Yerkes
Thes
Mirs
Yerkes
Allse Blanche Wood
W. H. Wood
Sity
Rock Island
Vinton
Alice
Dran
Fragmented local notices and real estate transfers burst with names
Fragments mention cemetery quarantine changes and a resignation from a domestic science teacher. References to named individuals such as Miss Sensomb and Mr Urlee appear alongside real estate transfers by Black Hawk County Abstract Co and a subdivision in Waterloo. The text also notes a petroleum coke advertisement and civic entries about a university and state affairs.
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Holidauys
Paul Crypts Noo
Tive
Baired
View Cemetery
Cineam
Nathan Cola
Samuel Linn Neri
Ure Ballet
Uiude
Logan Urice Cava M
Sebenes
Ber Wace
la Varte
Sensomb
Moore Lo Noe Lavon
Che State University
Fishland
Columbia
Ing
Waterloo
Harty Lite
iBy Black Hawk County Abstract Co
ALC
Vetter
Maude EB. Vetter
Wodafr
Balliett & Gilbert
Terloo
Emma
J. Rattenfeldt
Fairview Cemetery
California Syrup of Figs Ad Warns Mothers on Constipation
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe remedy for constipated children. It warns mothers to check a coated tongue as a sign of constipation and promises quick relief from waste buildup, sour bile, and discomfort. The note urges buying the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Company and warns against counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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