Road fight heating up over Johnston road bill in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers resume debate as supporters and opponents rally around the Johnston bill to overhaul highway supervision. Backed by the Johnston-Pitt machine and allied groups, the measure faces a fierce clash with Elwood supporters who favor preserving the highway commission. Petitions and lobbying flood the Capitol as votes are counted ahead of the March 6 assembly return.
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Iowa
General Assembly
Greater Iowa Association
State Highway Commission
Taxpayara
Iowa Homestead
Friends of the Highway Commission
Johnston
Highway Commission
Elwood
Federal Roads Bureau
Harding
Farmers Holding Potatoes for 5
Davenport Iowa February 25 Farmers in Scott County hold potatoes in quantity to flood the market when prices rise to 5 a bushel. Walcott grower John Tiltwin ships 15000 bushels. current carload price is 3.50 a bushel.
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Pavenport
Scott County
John Ti
Strutwin
Walcott
Iowa to gain federal aid for vocational training
Des Moines Feb 26 One learned Friday that President has signed the Smith Hurghes act providing federal aid for vocational schools State Superintendent A 3 Deroen secured introduction of two bills in both branches of the Iowa Legislature Saturdas to bring Iowa under the act One bill provides for acceptance of federal aid the other creates a state board of vocational training and appropriates 35009 for the first year and 45000 for the second year Senator Fleck introduced the first measure in the senate Senator Taylor the second In the house the bills were introduced by Representatives Horchem Dubuque Findlay Fort Dodge Weaver Polk and Hlaus Delaware
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Fleck
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Findlay
Fort Dodge
Weaver
Polk
Hlaus
Delaware
Burns Detective Agency Discounts County Claim in Red Oak
The Burns detective agency agrees to discount its $300 bill against Montgomery county if paid by next Thursday after a visit by Alex Peterson to Chicago headquarters. Peterson helped circulate a petition to fund the $1,500 claim.
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Burns Detective Agency
Montgomery County
Chicago
Alex Peterson
Des Moines Senate Debates Beer Ban And Water Mug
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate considers a beer ban as Lieut Governor Ernest St Moore warns against drinking. A resolution seeks to discontinue the old drink tradition and replace it with water. The incident follows a Saturday morning debate about the presiding officer’s thirst and the station’s dry stance.
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Ernest St. Moore
Rute
G Moore Fowba
Senate
Shellsburg Man Ends Life In Despondency
A Shellsburg man, Nim King, was found dead with a revolver wound in the head in a suspected self inflicted tragedy. An inquest ruled death by own action. He was a long time resident and former marshal, survived by his widow, parents, two brothers, and a sister. A community note adds Gibbs King’s passing follows a despondent spell. The town reports a civic event and ongoing revival meetings at the Christian church with Rev. Harold Monger preaching nightly.
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Mineshal
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Nim
Mrs. Dking
Deth Aed
Finton
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Christian Church
Harold Monger
Quotation Promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills
A Florida reader, Mrs. Fred J. Weckler of Bagded, describes severe neuralgia and nerves relief after taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills. She notes long insomnia and nervous spells, and claims renewed energy, ability to work, and improved sleep after a course of medicines. Her druggist offers these medicines to others.
Musterole relief for aches and pains ad card
A vintage Musterole advertisement extols quick soothing relief for sore muscles joints and throats. The clean white ointment blends mustard with home simple ingredients promising brisk rubbing heat followed by a cooling glow and no blistering like old plaster.
Iowa Dry Laws Tighten Asvote Looms For Prohibition
Iowa moves toward stricter liquor rules as state and federal rulings back temperance efforts. Attorney General Havner secures enforcement gains, limits shipments for personal use, and brokers a Rock Island Railroad agreement to curb liquor transport. Prohibition amendment likely on next October ballot, with parties promising stronger enforcement than current measures.
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Y Joly
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Iowa
Supreme Court
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Carpenter
Hav Iyer
Hunting accident maims Nevinsville man in Iowa
J W Hiley of Nevinsville visiting relatives near Thayer with his bride of a few days lost his foot when a dog chasing squirrels triggered a discharged fan on the ground. The accident occurred on February 26 in Thayer Iowa.
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Thayer, Ia
J. W. Hiley
Nevinsville
Thayer
Perplexing High School Building Dilemma Hits Vinton
In Vinton on February 26 the school board wrestles with funding for a new high school. They approved 100000 dollars but it proved insufficient, another 40000 dollars was rejected at the election, leaving no bids for the project. The plan may be deferred a year while costs ease. Meanwhile, classes operate under unsuitable conditions as the board seeks a suitable, creditworthy design.
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Vinton
Lis
Bishop Nicholson to take Iowa bride in June
Announcement was made of the engagement of Bishop Thomas Nicholson of the Chicago district and Miss Evelyn Riley of Cornell college Mount Vernon Iowa. The marriage is set for June 19 1917 in Greencastle Indiana. Riley is head of Latin at Cornell and will remain with her class until year’s end.
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Thomas Nicholson
Methodist Church
Chicago
Evelyn Riley
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Greencastle
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Cornell
South Dakota Wesleyan University
Riley
Cortell College
Big Bequest to Church in Will
Edward Bender of Sioux City leaves more than 200000 dollars in his estate. The bulk includes a 30000 dollar gift to First Methodist Episcopal church and 1000 dollars each to Morningside College Helping Hand Mission and the Boys and Girls Home. He was a retired Sioux City capitalist and died last week.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Edward Bender
Morningside College
War Dept to answer charges over Iowa uniforms
Washington officials say the Iowa senate misconstrued actions during border mobilization. The Third Iowa Infantry did not pay for uniforms as the government provided clothing and a proper allowance when federalized, under federal supply rules.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
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Army
Iowa National Guard
Iowa
Des Moines
Third Iowa Infantry
Senate funding for clothing aid stalled by JAG Crowder
Judge Advocate General Crowder said he could act only after the secretary of war refers the matter. He noted he was mentioned in senate resolutions but awaits an official explanation from the secretary of war.
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Altho
Senate
Fowans Contribute to Washington Memorial
A financial statement from the George Washington Memorial Association shows Iowans across the state contributing varying sums to build a memorial on the site of the old Pennsylvania Station in Washington where President Garfield was shot. Citizens of Black Hawk county aid the effort.
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George Washington Memorial Asso
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Black Hawk
Local fund contributors listed in county records
County records name contributors to the fund including James F. Camp of La Forte City, F. J. Hollister of Waterloo, A. C. Page of Cedar Falls, and Carl Loland Walker of Waterloo. Additional names appear in the list as part of ongoing fundraising efforts.
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James F. Camp
la Forte City
F. J. Hollister
Waterloo
A. C. Page
Cedar Falls
Carl Loland Walker
Four injured as car plunges off embankment near Centerville
Centerville Iowa February 26 One woman died and three others were seriously injured when an automobile turned turtle and rolled down a 50 foot embankment after striking a pig. Six month old infant held by the dead woman escaped unhurt. Mrs L D Rash killed. Mrs Martha Mason Aggie Rash and Miss Loraine Rash fatally hurt or seriously injured.
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Centerville
Here
L. D. Rash
Martha Mason
Aggie Rash
Loraine Rash
Canadian farmer credits Fruitola and Traxo in escape from operation
A prominent Saskatchewan farmer, Mr. F. Gifford of Ball Rock Farm Maymont, writes from Saskatoon thanking Fruitola and Traxo for saving his life after sixteen days on his back. He credits these compounds with easing gall stones and restoring health, noting no prescription needed and offering a mail booklet from Pinus Laboratories.
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F. Gifford
Ball Rock Farm
Maymont
Saskatchewan
Canada
Wdsall
Pinus Laboratories
Monticello
Waterloo
Wangler Bros. Co
East Fourth Street
CG. J. Miller
West Fourth Street
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