Hook Defends Foreign Press in Iowa Legislature
Des Moines report on a House judiciary committee debate over a bill to prohibit printing official proceedings in languages other than English. Representative Hook argues the measure harms the spirit of American unity, while opponents say it targets foreigners. The bill advances with a Jan 1 1920 effective date. a Senate companion already passed.
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Des Moines
Feb
KE. J. Hook
House
Judiciary Committee
J. E. Wichman
GC. V. Flading
Webster County
Hook
State of
Laws
Giltner
Wichmann
J. P. Harrington
Hesk
Gilmer
Representative Gilmer
Representative Hook
Senate
Winneshiek County
Capital Extension Millage Taxes and Expenditures Report
Dex Moines Feb 6 The state executive council reports on capital extension expenditures and receipts including $1 172 606 10 spent for grounds and leaseholds and $461 179 for extension grounds improvement Cash on hand Jan 1 was $52 00 remaining property valued at about $74 500 to complete the tract plus a church property valued at $46 000 plus other lots The report shows no outstanding indebtedness beyond contracts for grading sidewalks and light standards totaling about $3 600 Major costs listed include paving $118 846 viaduct $74 822 34 grading $838 482 30 administration $14 244 07 and lighting $14 520 17 with receipts from various taxes totaling to 262 792 82 from 1814 to 1974 and other periods for the capital extension project.
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Dex Moines
State Executive Council
Senate of the
Iowa
BUR
Ninth and
den Maluos Streets
Executive Council
Grand Coal Vices Opee
Capitol Extension
State House
Judgment paid settles long running hotel case in Dubuque
In Dubuque, the Central Engineering company of Davenport received $82,087.17 plus 6 percent interest and court costs of $1,250 as the Dubuque Hotel company paid about $85,500 to settle the lawsuit over labor and materials tied to the Hotel Julien Dubuque. Sub contractors were involved. the dispute began with a 1917 trial and a 1918 decree.
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Dubuque
Central Engineering Company of
Davenport
Julien Dubuque
Judza Kintzinger
Supreme Court
Young Thief Russell Smith Faces Juvenile Court
DuBuque Iowa Feb 6 Russell Smith 11 faces a state reform school due to a long police record. He has petty theft loitering and a recent theft from Salvation Army charity boxes netting about $300 after initially claiming only 19.18. He was paroled after juvenile court and later arrested again for loitering and alleged bicycle theft.
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Tater
Stith
Stanvedics
Government extends nitrate of soda applications deadline
Washington Feb 6 The Secretary of Agriculture extended the final date for filing applications for government nitrate of soda to February 15 1919. Farmers in many regions could not file by January 26 due to other duties. extending to Feb 15 will give all who wish to buy nitrate from the department ample opportunity. County agents and local nitrate committees will assist, and enough nitrate is expected to cover needs. Farmers who have not filed should contact their county agents or local committees at once.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture Today
Department of Agriculture
Women Oppose Carnivals In Davenport Council Protest
A large gathering of Davenport women filled the city hall to urge the council not to license carnivals. Women's organizations presented formal resolutions and spoke in opposition during the afternoon session.
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Davenport
Chamter
Milks Emulsion touted as cure for chronic cough and asthma
An advertisement claims Milks Emulsion cures two year chronic cough and asthma, promising health gain, improved digestion, and flesh. It features testimonials from J. M. Parkhurst of Leon and Terre Haute, Ind, plus a money back guarantee and price of 1.20 per bottle sold by Wangler Bros and C. Miller Plug Co.
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J. M. Parkhurst
Leon
W. Terre Haute
Ind
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Wangler Bros. C
Miller Plug Co
Rathbun pardon haunts Harding in Ida County
Des Moines reports Gov. W Le Harding may soon issue a public explanation of his pardon of Warnest Rathbun, a confessed pox crydnal. The move, expected as a supplement to the biennial parole report, aims to avert a floor airing in the Iowa General Assembly amid mounting Ida County anger and petitions seeking impeachment or other action.
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Des Moines
W. le Harding
Warnest Hathbun
Pox Crhydnal
Ida
Montgomery County
Harding
Hriday
General Assembly
Society Leader in JATL Venar Maps Ep 6
Frank W. Elliott, organizer of the Town Ambition association, faced 4 cell here yesterday amid a probe into his activities tied to a convention that adjourned last night. Members allege he took $85 in membership fees and spent the money, promising movie prospects coast transportation and free instruction in picture study. Elliott authored the song I-o-Way Won the Day.
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Frank W. Elliott
Town Ambition Association
Elliott
Epudiation of War Loans by Germany Not Considered Probable
A Bavarian financier states Germany would not repudiate its war loans under any circumstance. He notes broad ownership across Bavaria with 1,430,000 families holding at least one loan and explains how savings banks and insurers contributed large sums to the loans. He cites Bavarian debt distribution as evidence of universal stake in Germany’s financial conduct.
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Mualeh
Dan
Associated Press
Germany
Bavaria
Adler i ka Again Medicine Ad Says Relief for Gas
An old advertisement touts Adler i ka as a universal stomach remedy. It claims instant relief from gas and distress, expels gas from both bowels, clears the alimentary canal, and even prevents appendicitis, touting a mix of buckthorn and other simple drugs by Wangler Brothers Co. and leading druggists.
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Adler-i-ka
H. L. Hicks
Ashley
Adler Ika
Wangler Brothers Co
Cocoanut Oil Fine For Washing Hair
Advertisement advises using pure cocoanut oil as a shampoo alternative to harsh soaps. How to apply: dampen hair, rub in oil to produce rich lather, rinse to remove dirt and oil. Benefits cited include gentle cleansing, faster drying, and hair that becomes finer, silkier and easier to manage. Cocoanut oil described as cheap and readily available at drug stores.
New Long Distance Rates Take Effect January 1929
The Postmaster General ordered new long distance rates effective January 21, 1929. Station to station is cheapest, based on airline distance, with 5 cents per six miles up to 24 miles and 5 cents per eight miles beyond. Person to person costs about one fourth higher, with minimums and report charges applying in various situations. Night rates apply to station to station only, with a minimum of 25 cents. Examples show a 150 mile call at 2.00 for station to station plus messenger and report charges.
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Postmaster General of
United States
Ereon
der- Bon
Ee Eae
Aéo Comps O Tbpesenger
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