Ambition and Republicans in Iowa Senate fight
A. B. Funk withdraws from the senatorial race citing public welfare over personal ambition. He urges legislators to support Judge Kenyon to end the deadlock and avoid unnecessary state costs. The piece contrasts Funk’s stance with Lafayette Young’s widely criticized pursuit of his own ambition.
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A. B. Funk
United States Senate
Iowa
Kenyon
General Assembly
Lafayette Young
Tan
Tawa
Abe” Funk
Tawa Ai
Assembly
Waterloo Way boosters plan Riverview Development for 427 acres
Waterloo promoters unite to form the Riverview Development Company aiming to plat 427 acres in southeast Waterloo, attract five new factories, and use net proceeds to lure more industries. Other ventures in Enterprise Place show early results as boosters push a citywide growth strategy. A second north Waterloo tract also targets similar expansion. The piece celebrates collective effort over individual risk. Also a note on a lawsuit over a tongue loss claims by an Oskaloosa woman seeks $15000 from a surgeon amid debates on a tongue’s value.
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Waterloo
Riverview Development Company
Coneven
Sud
Democrats Oppose House Size Reduction Clash With Republicans
The passage argues the House is already too large and would be better halved. It credits Republicans for voting to keep the current size while criticizing Democrats led by Champ Clark for opposing that move and aligning with party rule.
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House of Representatives
Champ Clark
Pot of Latin America Boils Over Sparks Assembly Doubts
The passage questions Lafe Young’s stance compared to Kenton and Funk urging him to switch support to a rival standpatter to test if the assembly will elect a candidate who shifts the power balance. The call hints at growing revolutionary tensions in Latin America.
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Lafe Young
Kenton
Funk
Latin America
Father Coffin on Witness Stand in Alimony Case
Fort Podge La Feb 7 Judge Whelbt in court after a hearing on Nellie Coffin petitioning for temporary alimony of 100 per month from Father L S Coffin prominent philanthropist. Coffin testified paying 65 monthly since July for separate maintenance and Mrs Coffin seeks higher support citing illness and debt. Coffin states he is worth between 60 000 and parity above debts and is currently in Detroit.
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Fort Podge
Whelbt
Nellie
Coffin
L. S. Coffin
Readers invited to send Valentine verses for Owl ers hearts
The Evening Chit Chat invites readers to submit love lyrics for Valentine wishes. It suggests printing favorite verses from poets like Shakespeare Omar Khayyam and Shelley and hints at including a personal note or illustration. The note encourages creative gifting rather than store bought valentines.
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St. Valentine's
Trust Companies Needed in Tow a
Iowa calls for the creation of trust companies to serve as trustees guardians and executors. The piece argues such institutions would provide continuity, efficiency and safety for estates and investments, noting no current Iowa town has fiduciary banks and residents must seek outside state services. It urges establishment to support resource development and keep funds within Iowa for local needs.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
State funds need trusted charity or edu institution to manage
The speaker notes the lack of a state backed body authorized to manage charitable or educational funds for dependents. He argues that creating a discreet, properly organized Held tur development would greatly benefit the state’s welfare if managed by lawmakers.
The Big Scare Noise and Canadian Reciprocity Debate
A town paper argues against tariff fears and calls reciprocal trade with Canada beneficial. It cites Blaine Lincoln Roosevelt Taft and questions claims that trade changes harm farmers, noting mutual wheat oats pork and forestry dynamics and the advantage to stronger nations.
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Co Town Falls
Blaine
Lincoln
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Porto Rica
United States
Pacific Ocean
Philippines
Iowa
Canada
Europe
Paper Trust
Colbert
Allison Fund Near 29000 for Monument in Des Moines
State Treasurer Morrow reported 280.10 added to the Allison monument fund bringing subscriptions near 29000. The funds include a 10000 legislative appropriation for the pedestal, and once fully subscribed, work on the monument will begin in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Morrow
Allison Monument Fund
Classmate of Col Roosevelt to Speak for East Water Street Schools
Nat Brigham, Harvard classmate of Theodore Roosevelt and noted Chautauqua lecturer, will speak at the manual training auditorium Monday evening under East Water Street schools. His talk titled The Canyon of the Colorado will be illustrated with his own lantern slides. Proceeds fund a stereopticon lantern for the schools.
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Nat Brigham
Theodore Roosevelt
Harvard
East Waterlow
Manual Training Audiorium
Canyon of the Colorado
Homemade Pinex and Sugar Syrup Cure for Coughs
A home cough syrup recipe promises fast relief and low cost. Mix sugar and warm water, add Pinex, take teaspoons as needed, with a satisfaction guarantee and refund option. The ad claims strong results for obstinate coughs, sore lungs, and hoarseness.
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United States
Canada
The
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Lorimer's Goat Thir Week Rumors Swirl Over Illinois Scandal
Washington reports say Senator Lorimer may resign amid pressure from pro Lorimer and anti Lorimer factions. Senator Burton of Ohio accuses Lorimer of corrupt Springfield practices while Senator Root's speech sways conservatives. Aldrich avoids defending Lorimer as calls for a Senate vote intensify this week.
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Lorimer
Senate
Capitol
Burton
Ohio
Springfield
Root
Aldrich
Washington
Illinois
Rhode Island
Ilinois
Spirit of the Iowa Press Highlights Legislative Stalemate
Iowa editors note the senatorial fight slows progress on other bills as session debates continue. An Anita Tribune item argues for teacher pensions to reflect true earnings, while Cedar Rapids Gazette criticizes reciprocity critics and urges expanding US trade reach. Webster City Freeman-Tribune previews Taft opposition.
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Uncle Sam
Cedar Rapids
United States
Taft
Webster City
Iowa Standpatters Fight Taft Policies in 1922 Outlook
The piece notes Iowa standpatters oppose Taft administration policies including parcels post reciprocity with Canada and tariff commission. It argues continued opposition could push Iowa toward the Democratic column in 1922 and quotes editorials from Des Moines and Adair County papers discussing political strategy and trade issues with Canada.
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Iowa
Taft
Canada
Fol ey's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cough Relief
Advert says the cough medicine strengthens the system against influenza and pneumonia if taken promptly. Claims reliability for all coughs colds and croup with quick, effective action and discourages substitutes from J K Joder and Son.
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Foley
J. K. Joder & Son
Shoe price rise talk after Chicago conference
A Chicago conference between the Tanners National Association committee and the Shoemakers organization signals possible higher prices for shoes, especially cheaper grades. The discussion followed recent New York state terms announced by the tanners.
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Chicago
Tanners’ National Association
Shoemakers Organization
New York
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