First Wife Wins Out In Iowa Alimony Bill Debate
In Des Moines the Iowa House passed a bill by Rep Frank Messer allowing a divorced wife to attach her ex husband’s wages as soon as alimony ceases, even if he remarries. The measure sparked a heated debate between Messer and Rep W F Moore and Rep C F Clark, with humor and calls to protect the wage earner.
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Des Moines
House of Representatives
Frank W. Messer
Iowa City
Messer
W. F. Moore
Guthrie County
C. F. Clark
Linen County
Clark
Moore
Wife No. 1
Wife No
Cows Die After Drinking Red Paint on Plymouth County Farm
LeMars Iowa February 8 A county board of supervisors rejected a $325 claim for three cows owned by Henry Darville after they trespassed onto a neighbor’s red paint and died from ingesting it. The unusual incident prompted the claim and ensuing legal dispute.
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LeMars
Board of Supervisors
Plymouth’ County
Henry Darville
Campaign echoes heard in Hardin County court case
Hardin County District Court opens with Judge McCall presiding. The case Schmedika versus Altshuler and Farelle Holmes centers on a defamatory affidavit circulated during Schmedika’s 2 campaign for re election. The suit later narrowed to Altshuler with Holmes previously dropped.
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Falls
Hardin County District Court
McCall
Nevada
Schmedika
Altshuler
William Schmedhka
Ira
Nichols
Farelle Holmes
A. Altshuier
Advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
An ad discusses curing a cold with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and self care. It notes ten days to recover with usual treatment and suggests keeping a bottle at home as a wise winter and spring investment.
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Chamberlain
Doctor Ross Tuberculosis Specialist Opens Office
Dr. Wm H. Ross at 802 Leavitt and Johnson Building offers diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and chronic diseases of the heart. Office hours are 2:00 to 5:00 PM, appointments encouraged.
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Leavitt and Johnson
IOWA BAPTISTS TO SIOUX CITY FOR 1919 CONVENTION
More than 1,000 Baptists from Iowa will attend the state convention in Sioux City in October at First Baptist church. Rev E H Stevens says dates are pending. Topics include denominational, educational and moral issues and a $1,000,000 campaign to fund a Baptist college in Des Moines.
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Sioux City
Iown
State Baptists' Convention
E. H. Stevens
First Baptist Church
Convention Board
Boy killed dodging streetcar wheels in Mason City
Six year old Somer ask, son of C J Rask, slipped from his mother’s grasp and was crushed under a moving street car in Mason City Iowa. He died instantly. his head was crushed and his right arm and left hand severed. The father was at Sanborn Minnesota at the north end of his run when the accident occurred. Dr Shallenberger noted for chronic nervous special interests in Waterloo.
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Mason City
Somerask
C. J. Rask
Sanborn
Minn
Board rescinds hospital action in Red Oak election
Montgomery county supervisors voted to deny a proposed Red Oak hospital tax election. The plan called for a $75,000 county memorial hospital but the board scheduled a fall 1920 general election instead. The action follows a Red Cross petition for the measure.
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Red Oak
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors
Red Cross
County Memorial
Grundy Center Girl Weds Waterloo Man
Grundy Center Ja Feb 3 Misa Wrandel Mitchell oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs DR W Mitchell of this city and Jerome Montgomery of Waterloo were married at Waverly the week. The bride has attended business college in Waterloo the past six months. They will make their home in Waterloo. Also notes on local marriages and small town notices including a sale and a death.
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Grundy Center
Misa Wrandel Mitchell
W. Mitchell
Jerome Montgomery
Waterloo
Waverly
Business College
Henry Gindaman
Vannah
Ito Fred Peters
Parkersburg
Neluruge
Arend Prulsnar
John Priun
George Carlson
Pettit & Morrison
Dike
Tama
Henry Hayes
Annie Beverly
Well Known Iowa Falls Attorney Dies
F M Williams longtime attorney of Iowa Falls died at home after a period of illness. He was about 70, survived by his widow and four sons, with a career that included mayor and city solicitor roles. He once resided at Dows and sought district judge nomination.
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Iowa Walls
F. M. Wil-lams
Will Iiams
Ee Williams
Dows
Death of Mrs Fayette Holmes funeral set
Mrs Fayette Holmes died at her home yesterday after a long illness. She had lived in this city for many years with her husband whose death preceded hers. A daughter, Mrs George D Flint, survives along with several relatives. Funeral arrangements were announced for Sunday afternoon at the Holmes residence.
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Nce
Holmes
Dodge
Republican Party
Tilingia
Fayette Kvimen
George D
Flintt
Ackley
Fort Dodge
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Board of Review
Wheeler
Supreme Court
Grundy
Iowa Falls
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Abraham Dinenlu
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago Tribune
Lincoln
The
Chicago Sunday Tribune
Gautria
Caruso
Victor
Caruso Records
Ree
Idsons Nowas
Ridge Street
Victor Records
Hart & Lewis
Mary——Fox
Joseph C. Smith
Harry MacDonough
Vernon _Dalhart
Frenchp
Medlay
Jos
C.smith
Bonnie
Alma Glick
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Rath Packing Co
the Rath Packing Co
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