Iowa Senate passes Eugenics marriage bill heads to House
Des Moines reports the eugenics marriage bill cleared the Senate after four hours of debate and goes to the House for action. The measure includes a provision requiring a physician certificate that applicants are free of venereal disease before marriage licenses are granted. The bill’s fate in the House remains uncertain.
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Iowa Officials Report Inmate Distribution Across State Institutions
A report shows 74 percent of cases under care in Iowa institutions. Abben lists totals: Glenwood 1708, Cherokee 1122, Independence 1108, Clarinda 1168, and Mt. Pleasant 1141 inmates.
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Widow Wins Double Indemnity in Des Moines Fire Case
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled in Hiatt v Travelers Insurance that a husband burned while fleeing a burning garage qualifies for double indemnity. Allen M Hiatt died from burns after an explosion ignited a barrel of gasoline, reaching the exit 40 feet away. The decision awards Mrs Hiatt $2,000, double the policy’s face value of $1,000.
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Debt Death Claim Narrowly Excluded Under Double Indemnity Provisions
The letter notes the amount of debt but argues the death did not fall under the double Indemnity provisions. The dispute hinges on whether the policy terms cover this specific death scenario.
Lack of Thrift Cited as Major Divorce Cause by Western Judge
Los Angeles reports Judge Ralph W. Clock of the ex-Derlor court releasing statistics on about 1,000 divorces. He notes some couples lived together less than a day before separation and the longest marriage in the group lasted 39 years. Salesmen are highlighted as a leading group among the cited causes.
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Unfaithful Husbands Predominate in Severe Action
The report lists occupations of defendants in a severe action, noting 10 percent are unfaithful husbands. Following them are contractors, merchants, plumbers, painters and printers, with a few barbers. The clerk notes the list excludes attorneys-in-fact and many others.
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Thrift and Home Ownership Taught in Schools
A statement argues that teaching thrift and home ownership in schools will curb frivolous divorce appeals by instilling prudent values in Americans. The idea stresses financial responsibility as a social goal for families and communities.
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