Public Utilities Bill Heads Iowa Legislature Debate
Des Moines February forty eighth general assembly opens fifth week with over 200 house bills and 177 senate bills. Public Utilities measure faces opposition from municipal leagues and backed by public service firms and railroad commission expansion debated as primary reform moves forward. Senate leaders push for rapid printing and potential passage while Rathbun pardon publicity appears, governor's pardons report filed and impeachment talks briefly floated. Senate moves to curb foreign influence with red flag and alien teacher bans, while soldiers returning from war seek job reinstatement after service.
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Measure to fund memorial and state agent work bill
The judiciary committee on Saturday endorsed a measure authorizing a half mill levy to fund a soldiers memorial and approving use of 75,000 dollars per year for the attorney general’s state agent work for the next two years. Critics warn of opposition in the assembly.
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Moore to enter Iowa governor race amid crowded field
Des Moines reports Moore plans to declare for the Republican nomination for governor within weeks. With Deemy Kendall Kustzio Rawson and Kimball undecided, a heated contest looms as primary suffrage could reshape alliances. Harding and Nerner Ha ner also jockey for Cummins seat, making a brisk, unpredictable campaign likely.
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Soldier Gets Job With State Insurance Office
Des Moines Iowa October 10 Trout Harry Durham Lamont has been made the clerk in the office of the state insurance commissioner to succeed Mrs Cassia Connell according to A C Savage recently appointed insurance commissioner A deputy commissioner is to be named in a few days
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Dubuque City Shakeup Includes Alderman Resignation Report
Dubuque Iowa February 10 two state examiners delivered a report to the committee of the whole detailing city office affairs and a cancelation of the Frith company garbage disposal contract. It cites Tax penalties unpaid by City Treasurer Wybrant totaling 37300 and overpaid delinquent tax collector fees of 623.54, as well as recommendations to address outlawed assessments and other financial irregularities spanning 1891 to present.
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Williams to Face Senate Fight Over Comptroller Nomination
Washington dispatch reports that John Skelton Williams faces firm opposition to a second term as comptroller of the currency. Senator Weeks proposes abolishing the office, claiming the Federal Reserve Board handles duties. The banking committee postponed action 6 to 4, awaiting Williams’s representation at a rescheduled hearing.
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No Drives Planned in Iowa War Savings Plan for 1919
Des Moines reports that Iowa will forgo drives to sell war savings stamps in 1919. An education campaign will precede any sales push, using a budget system to show how incomes can be allocated to expenses and savings. Wisconsin follows Iowa in adopting budgets, while newspapers will publish community budget tables to aid readers.
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Son of Dr Stuntz Dies in France in Army Y Service
Mount Vernon Iowa February report says Hugh Stuntz youngest son of Dr and Mrs Homer C Stuntz died in France while serving in Army Y N 2 A secretarial unit. The Stuntz family, well known for church and missionary roles, has faced multiple losses including Clara in Omaha and Lucy in the Philippines. Rev Clyde Stuntz IV remains in India as a missionary.
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Oelwein Memorial Roof Plan Amid Federal Building Talk
The Oelwein club seeks a memorial roof for the new Gel welln federal building once erected. The plan aims to honor local soldiers who served overseas in the great war, offering up their eyes for human liberty. The proposal comes as Congress considers a new union appropriation of 106000 dollars for the federal project.
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Oelwein Club Seeks New Federal Building Hope
Oelwein Ia Feb 10 Secretary Moran of the Greater Oelwein club received a letter from Congressman Haugen informing him that he has favorable prospects for obtaining a new federal building for the city. The message outlines federal consideration and local support, signaling potential progress in federal investment.
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Mother's Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as the prime remedy to ease pregnancy pains. It describes abdominal muscle pliancy, reduced hours of labor, and safer delivery, claiming nerves, cords, and tendons are lubricated. It invites readers to request a motherhood book from Bradfield Regulator Company.
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