Speakership race narrows as Iowa House convocation nears
Des Moines reports show fewer than 49 representatives in town for the Iowa General Assembly kickoff, signaling a quieter vote chase for the speakership. Archie Meiburhne and John A. Vorney lead among candidates with others like Tint atrington and Sam Finley gaining or losing ground as withdrawals loom before caucus day.
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Des Moines
Howse
General of Assembly
State House
Sriste
Theos Far Archie Meburhne
Black Hawk County
McFarlane
Tam
Sam
MePs “Oan
Cintia Finley
PLS
Finley
Henry Couliy
John A. Vorney
Plymouth County
Tintatrington
Kossuth County
Lewis J. Neff
Tottawetamie County
Des Moines Police Seek 14-Year-Old Elizabeth Probert Missing
Elizabeth Probert, age 14, a Des Moines schoolgirl, vanished Monday morning after leaving for Webster School. Grandmother Mrs Anna Jones, of 1349 Lyon street, fears abduction and reports details to Chief James MacDonald. Elizabeth described as shy, pretty, with brown hair and gray eyes. last seen wearing a khaki cap, blue coat, purple satin dress and fancy shoes.
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Des Moines
Elizabeth Probert
Des M
Chiet
James MacDonald
Anna Jones
Lyon Street
Jones
Webster School
Elizabeth
RB. Peel
Peel
Janes
Notice
Miss Pro
Mrs. Tones
MacDonald
Elizabeth Pro
Humane Judge Vote of Confidence at Sioux City
A Sioux City council vote confirmed trust in a local judge described as humane amid debate over his removal. J M Lewis and James Malone backed a humane policy resolution while Mayor Short argued against politically motivated moves and noted funding and legal concerns surrounding the jail system.
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Sioux City
Inn
Ted
Gisladee
J. M. Lewis
James Malone
Mayer Short
Apenis
Rice
Ihe Council Sinc Mann
Succes
Malone
West High Debaters Enter Preliminary Try-Outs
West High School students begin preliminary try-outs for the annual debate season. The debate topic centers on federal government control and permanent policy price control in relation to teeth and tiles, with West High set to debate Marshballtown and Clear Rapids on dates to be determined.
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West High Debaters
West High
Echools
Tews
Seay
Tile West High
Marshballtown
Crear Rapids
Cedar Falls Sees Major Meetings and Tax Plans Unfold
Cedar Falls prepares for Danish Lutheran and Evangelical conventions expected to draw about 1000 visitors in June with sessions likely at Cedar Falls venues. County Supervisors appoint Ed Madigan deputy tax collector at 209 per year as tax books are prepared for the Cedar Falls office. Funeral held for Mrs George Ishmy with services at Zion Evangelical Church.
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Cedar Falls
Law
Cedar Balls
Danish Creed Lutheran Church of
Amelia
Thar Evangelical Association
United States
Gedar Falls
Desogates
Ed Madigan
Comaty Transurerts
Madigan
Renounces Her Right to Share in Alexander Estate
Mrs Maile Fellows of Grinvell renounces her claim to half of the Alexander estate valued at about 928,000 favoring her aunt widow Mabel A Alexander Hetley after an inheritance of 100000 from an uncle. The will previously split fifty thousand between daughter and niece. the niece arrived in Los Angeles and offered to renounce to aid her aunt. District court notices list other separation actions and local coal ad appears.
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Fellows
Mabel A. Alexander
Airs
Alexander
Honolulu
Mabel Alexander Hetley
Sargent
Los Angeles
Excelssior Bprings, Ma
Two Iowa women aid farm work amid wartime shortages
Winifred shoes offers ten percent discount in Scranton while Alice Ly of Greene County and Wang & Miller Shoe Co. supply labor to farms. The story notes two young women produced 2200 bushels of corn and cared for 728 cattle, illustrating independence during wartime labor shortages. A separate report from Onawa confirms a Johnson family gunfire death case with William Barnes implicated.
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Scranton
Winifred Shoes
Alice Ly
Greene County
Wang & Miller Shoe Co
Iowa
Jen Eangl
North
Adel
Sioux City
Onawa
Johnson
William Barnes
Barnes
An Deland
Missouri River
Frederick's View of Son William Not Flattering
Frederick viewed his son Wilhelm II as immature and prone to snap judgments, writing that the prince should not enter foreign policy yet. The letter, dated Pertolano, Italy, argues the heir lacks actual learning and a solid foundation, urging cautious career testing before any foreign office role.
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Frederick
William
Pertotino
Italy
Prima Wilhelm
William 1
Jhim
Foreign Office
Hardin County Voters Back All Year Roads Plan
Hardin County residents including business leaders farmers and tradesmen favor better roads year round. A meeting in Eldora organized by state representative King of Hubbard urged bonding on a fair basis to fund improvements in Hardin County and surrounding areas.
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Hardin County
Ackley
Wardin County
Eldora
King of
Hubbard
King
Kogaig
Aele Sum
Iardin County
Influenza and Pneumonia Take Grungry County Losses
In Grundy County several deaths follow influenza and pneumonia. Elliott, age 20, died Tuesday near Richmond after influenza. Viola Chane, 16, died near Dike from pneumonia after flu. Jeppe Menningsen, 34, died Tuesday morning east of town after influenza. Parents named H. S. Henningsen and Voa Clase family mourn. Local ad promotes Bromo Quinine for colds and flu.
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Grundy Getter
Alameveral
Spanih Intiveriza
O Ka Elliott
Niehi Ag
Richmond
Here
Ite
Claude
France
Viola Chane
Vo A. Clase
Jeppe Menningsen
Lawrence
H. 8. Henningsen
Dike
Our Boys Over There A Queer Lot The Goods
Waverly Democrat notes soldiers from the war era kept quiet about injuries and transfers. Marty Rodeker moved from the engineering to the agro corps after Frantein service, while Gould Bodeker was badly injured but never disclosed it at home. The piece praises soldiers for shielding families and promises full truth in time.
Basketball tournaments scrapped by state league
Fort Dodge report states the Iowa School Athletic Association will discontinue state and district high school basketball tournaments this season due to influenza quarantines travel fears and waning school interest. The event had been held for seven seasons each March.
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Fort Dodge
W. H. Blakely
Lews School Athletic Association
Charlie Lann Becomes Pike Athletic Head
Des Moines January 9 Charlie Lann former star halfback at Iowa is named athletic head at Camp Pike succeeding Capt John J Griffith who moves to command training camp activities nationwide Lam a leading football figure and popular choice for the role The report notes his past season with Camp Pike football and his expected success in filling Griffiths duties Dr Shallenberger listed as a medical advertiser in Waterloo with a Saturday visit at Hotel Russell Lamson January 11 23.
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Des Moines
Lient. Gharlie
Chuck”) Lann
Iowa
Camp Pike
John J. Griffith
United States
Lieut
Lam
Old Gold
Griffith
Shallenberger
Waterloo
Russell-Lamson
Keep Looking Young Through Olive Tablets Claim
A 19th century health blurb touts liver and bowel care as the secret to youth. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are presented as a gentle, olive colored remedy replacing calomel, touted by a Ohio physician as improving vitality and clearing the system, priced at 25 cents per box.
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Edwards
Ohio
Ulypto Ointment Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Ulypto Ointment as a remedy for back pain and muscle strains caused by cold or overwork. It claims eucalyptus oil gives safe, soothing relief for rheumatic pains, neuralgia, sore throat, piles, earache, and head colds. The ad lists various drug stores and distributors in Nebraska and nearby towns.
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Macken Chemical Co
Walls City
Neb
Neolin Soles claim long wear cut shoe costs
Amity Arkansas parent Mr J Alison Allen says Neolin soled shoes cut shoe bills to about a third thanks to toughness and long wear. Nealin and Nedlin soles are available at many good stores and for re soling. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Akron Ohio makes them along with Wingfoot Heels guaranteed to outwear others.
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J. Alison Allen
Amity
Arkansas
Nedlin
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Nation's Dead and Wounded Casualty List Published
Washington Jan. The War Department released a casualty list showing 201 names. Killed in action 30 Died of wounds 138 Died from accident and other causes 8 Died of disease 80 Wounded severely 21 Missing in action total 6. Three Iowa men listed under died of disease Adolph M Westerberg Worrest City Clarence De Boer Astton Nelson Independence
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Iowa
Adolph M. Westerberg
Worrest
Clarence’ de Boer
Astton
Nelson
Independence
Be Careful in Using Soap on Your Hair
Advice warns against harsh soaps drying the scalp and making hair brittle. It promotes plain coconut oil as a greaseless, cheap alternative available at drug stores. Simply wet hair, rub in a small amount, and rinse for clean, soft, bright results.
Grundy County Farms Change Hands In Transfers
Grun dy County farms change ownership with H Robinson paying 176.50 per acre for the Sherbon farm south of here. Kling buys a 40 acre Cooper parcel at 273 per acre. George Selifdrath acquires a 160 acre parcel north of Conrad Crow Alvin Meyer. Jroxge shat steinherk from J No Meyer Tur 250 per acre. March 1 move dates listed for several transfers.
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H Robinson
Sherbon
Sdea
Moma
Kling
Cooper
George Selifdrath
Ian
Conrad
Alvin ‘Uld Meyer
Sear Scaow
Widsyrnie
Mother's Tender Flowers
A vintage advertisement urges parents to treat constipation in children with Cascarets. It casts the product as candy tasting laxative, priced at 10 cents per box, promoting swift relief for ailing bowels.
Not Your Heart It Is Your Kidneys Medical Ad
An old advertisement extols kidney health claiming most illnesses spring from kidney trouble. It touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy and promises relief within 24 hours with continued use to maintain condition, offering money back if ineffective.
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East Fifth Street
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