Danish Hero Lars Kruse Tribute Sparks Cedar Falls Anger
Cedar Falls reacts with national pride and anger over a Danish relief ship named Lars Kruse allegedly built by Jacob Christiansen of Copenhagen and connected to Wilhelm Christiansen who lived in Cedar Falls. The story recalls Kruse’s rescue feats off Denmark’s dangerous north coast and honors his legacy across multiple nations while detailing family ties to the Iowa area.
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Cedar Falls
Lars Kruse
Lars ¥ Krose
Asherman
Skig
Denmark
North Sea
Tha Kattegat
Jacob Christiansen
Copenhagen
Wilhelm
Jacob
America
Jacob ‘Christiansen
Kruse
State board to pay higher bread costs for institutions
Misery and comfort collide as 16 state institutions retain twice baked loaves while costs rise. Purchasing agent Harry Shropshire notes sugar up from 4.10 to 6.25 per 100 pounds since 1914 and potatos now selling at 2.60 wholesale in Des Moines. Flour butter sugar and potatoes add about 126000 in extra monthly inmate costs. Loans jump from 2.26 to 7.10 per 100 pounds.
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State Board of Control
Harry Shropshire
Des Moines
Old Paper to Change Hands in Nevada Publication
The Nevada Representative, among the state’s oldest papers, is expected to transfer ownership March 1 to The Representative Publishing company. W. P. Payne and W. O. Payne have run it for 35 years. Gue H. Tinch, editor of the Sun in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, holds the largest stock block.
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Changis Wands
Nevada
Nevada Representative
W. P. Payne
W. O. Payne
Representative Publishing Company
Gue H. Tinch
The
Sun
Tahlequah
Okia
Comprehensive car evaluation covers strength and fitments
The report assesses the manufacturer’s financial strength and notes service facilities backing every car. It examines appearance, general performance, and actual horsepower by brake test. It compares horsepower to weight, motor size, tire size, and car weight, then rates roominess, door size, upholstery, and body fitments.
Road Legislation Faces Senate Action in Iowa
Des Moines reports narrow road widths and highway bills dominate Iowa legislature activity. Senate highways committee plans postponement on a 66 to 50 foot width proposal while House support backs a 40 foot minimum. Bal koma criticizes Pitt Johnston bill as weaker than earlier plans, citing limited funding and supervisory scope. Bills on anti cigarette laws, Swan lake bed sales, and insurance consolidation also move, with budgets and drainage costs noted amid rising living costs.
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Des Moines
Chase
Hamilton County
Senate
Iowa
Wenstrand
Page County
Nicholas Balkema
Sioux County
Senate Highways Committes
Highway Commission
Balkoma
Johnston
Iowa Is Broke Stormy Days Ahead in Appropriations
Des Moines reports the Iowa state treasury is overdrawn by 291 024 as banks hold deposits earning interest. With 1 56 million more appropriated for early 1917 than expected tax receipts, lawmakers face deficit while roads insurance and other bills loom. Gov Herding may issue a special message. available bank funds cannot cover the shortfall.
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Des Moines
Robert Johnston
Humboldt County
House Appropriations
Herding
Harding
YEGGS CLEAN OUT TOWN IN IOWA POST OFFICE
Estherville Iowa February 10 Yege men blew open the Huntington post office safe and fled with 75 dollars in cash. The railway express company safe was blown and ten dollars taken. The lumber office was pilfered. A brace and bit lay in the post office. Sheriff Nivison traced a suspect by footprints in the snow along the railroad track toward Estherville.
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Estherville
Huntington
Postofice
Nivison
Votes for Women in Iowa Legislative History
The article traces Iowa’s long cycle of woman suffrage efforts from 1868 to recent years. It notes repeated resolutions, partial victories, and failures, with men and women’s roles in state politics and recurring bids to strike out the word male in voting laws. It ends noting a defeated referendum and unclear identity of the antagonists.
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Iowa
General Assembly
Committee On
Senate
Legislature Notes in Des Moines Railonews
In Des Moines on February 10 the State Auditor projected minimal work if a proposed state banking department is created. The House passed a bill to raise district court juror pay from 2.66 to eight dollars daily, with the Senate approving a similar measure. A chiefs of police civil service bill is set for House action next Tuesday, and a senate mining committee hearing next Wednesday will consider the shotfirers bill urged by miners and opposed by operators.
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Kimball
Swan Lake
Emmett County
Ways and Means
Senate
General Assembly
House
House Committee On Insurance
House Insurance Committee
Des Moines
Shaw
house_and
Senate Banking Committee
Banking Department
Auditor’s
State ‘Banking Department
Auditor’s Office
Rayburn
State Auditor's Office
Senate Committee On Mines and Mining
Board of Education picks W C Stuckslager for terms
The Senate confirmed W C Stuckslager to the board of education in a unanimous vote. He was appointed for both long and short terms, extending to July 1 1923, with duties to begin immediately.
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Senate
W. C. Stuckslager
Board of Education
Waterloo firm awarded track paving contract
Track paving contract for 23 blocks let by the council to Dearborn Construction company of Waterloo. The Texico asphaltic concrete project costs about $60,000, with work to start in May and finish by September 15.
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Dearborn Construction Company
Waterloo
Texico
Hog prices break record on Broux City market
Sioux City February 10 hog price records shattered as hogs sold at 3.12 a hundredweight. Commissionmen say the climb may continue with values rising nearly two dollars since the year began and traders foresee another two dollar increase before the peak is reached.
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Sioux City
ANL
Broux City
Goldthwaite Elected President Of Iowa Editors
S G Goldthwaite publisher Boone News Republican was chosen president of the Iowa Press association at the second annual convention closing session in Des Moines. W P Wortman Malvern Leader became vice president. O E Hull Leon Reporter recording secretary. E J Feuling New Hampton Tribune treasurer. J C Gillispie Le Mars Sentinel director. makeup prizes awarded to State Center Enterprise. Others: Fairfield Leader Carroll Times New Hampton Tribune Hardin County Ledger Hesper Herald Le Mars Globe Post.
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Des Moines
S. G. Goldthwaite
Boone News-Republican
Iowa Press Association
Savery Hotel
Goldthwaite
Paul 8. Junkin
Creston Advertser
W. P. Wortman
Malvern Leader
O. E. Hull
Leon Reporter
Han
Association
E. J. Feuling
New Hampton Tribune
KE. E. Johnston
Iowa City Citizen
J. C. Gillispie
le Mars Sentinel
John Aug
Des Moines Register and Tribune
C. H. J. Mitchell
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
State Center Enterprise
F. W. Beckman
Iowa State College
Ames
Register and Tribune
Committee On Awards
The
Fairfield Leader
Carroll Times
Hardin County Ledger
Hidera Herald
Seveenth
le Mars Globe-Post
Globe Post
Rush for naturalization in Council Bluffs
February 10 report shows a surge in naturalization applications as the break with Germany ends. The district court office lacks blanks and Germans and Austrians form the bulk of applicants.
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Council Bluffs
Germany
Vierk
Sensible Six Car Offered by Oakland in 875 Deal
The Oakland Six, labeled sensible in size power and price, features a 112 inch wheelbase model 34, 41 horsepower motor, over-sized 32x4 tires, low center of gravity, Hotchkiss drive, and leather trimming. It weighs 2150 pounds, offers great ride, economy of 15 to 25 miles per gallon, and lists at 875 dollars.
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Oakland
Oakland Sensible
Hotchkiss
Delco
Marvel
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