George L Dobson Dies In Oregon At 67
Des Moines reports former Republican secretary of state George L. Dobson, age 67, died at his son Guy Dobson’s home in Redmonds Oregon after years of illness. A native of England born September 24 1851, he lived in Iowa before moving west for health reasons. He served in Iowa politics including the Twenty first general assembly and two terms as secretary of state, later holding other public roles such as American consul at Hang Chow China and Polk County treasurer. His death follows the drowning of his grandson John Dobson two weeks prior in Greenwood Park lake.
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George L. Dobson
Toa
Guy
Redmonds
Ora
Hang Chow
China
John Dobson
Greenwood Park
Mr. Dobson
Westmoreland County
England
United States
Iowa
Webster’ County
Sac City
Lydnia Watt
Iowa City
Dobson
Polk County
Des Moines Life Insurance Company
Iowa druggists seek relief from heavy liquor tax
Des Moines Feb 19 Iowa pharmacists urge tax relief on alcohol for medicinal use and oppose the present heavy levy. T M Watts of Holstein, president of the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association, spoke at the convention. A bill to tax one dollar per registered pharmacist to fund Iowa pharmaceutical development was praised. The drugstore future divides into a pure pharmacy and a broader drugstore model, a split some expect.
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Holstein
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
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Senate
Iowa
Towa
Mother and Daughter Buried Side by Side in Lewis Cemetery
In Cass county a large funeral was held at Lewis for Mrs. Peter Hopley and her daughter Mrs. F. Askew who were buried side by side after dying within hours of each other. The bodies were brought from Des Moines, and Rev. B. F. Myers led services at the Congregational church. Mrs. Hopley, wife of Peter Hopley, was a prominent farmer and horseman, with son Harry Hopley serving on the district exemption board.
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F. Askew
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B. F. Myers
Des Moines
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Askew
Valley Junction
Hopley
Harry Hopley
Iowa
Missing Miss Helen Roskam Sparks Worry in Matlock
Friends and relatives in Matlock worry over 17 year old Helen Roskam who vanished after leaving Adrian Minn January 10. The last sighting places her in Orange City with Charles Faber, who also disappeared. Fears range from elopement to foul play as search efforts continue.
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Matlock
Helen Roskam
Orange City
Young Faber
Miss Roskam
Patriotism in Iowa public schools bill passes house
Des Moines reports the Iowa house approved a bill requiring public and private schools to teach a course in patriotism. The measure, introduced by Rep Powers, would have the state superintendent outline the curriculum for all grades below high school and require normal schools to offer instruction. Opponent Rep Kern warned of political propaganda risk.
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Iowa
State House of Representatives
Powers
Crawford
Senate
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Kern
Warren
House
Parsons
Rogers
Carroll
Long
Jefferson
Hook
Winneshiek
Soldiers’ Memorial
Garber, Floyd
Wury Awards Plaintice 2000 Damages for False Arrest
Webster City Iowa February 19 Ross Pardoe of Rolfe was awarded 2000 damages against H Roger Rolfe town marshal in Pocahontas county district court for illegal arrest, a flesh wound from a shot, and false imprisonment. Pardoe and brothers Dufford and Fred Manke faced wheat theft charges and attempted market. marshal lacked a warrant and fired during a pursuit to recapture them.
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Ross Pardoe
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Pocahontas County
Pardoe
Pardoo
Dufford
Fred Manke
W. H. Guthrie
Woolytock
Pardow
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