Inauguration Ceremonies Program Completed in Iowa
Des Moines reports finalize the inaugural ceremonies schedule for tomorrow. Gov Clarke’s retirement address to the legislature drew sustained attention with a notable critique of the primary system. The program includes music by T Fred Henry’s orchestra, an oath of office, and an inaugural ball with dancing to follow in the evening.
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Gov. Clarke
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F. F. Jones
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Daniel C. Chase
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Enate
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Iowa Lakes
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Iowa
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Ames
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Orchestra of
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le Mars
P. J. Klinger
Denison
Klinker
Country Club Quartet
Tfarding
Liest
T. Fred Stenry
Siata House
Circle 5 Back on Ballot in Iowa Primary Law Change
Des Moines reports the fight to restore the party circle on ballots will be taken up in the 46th legislature. Senator C F P Kimball will draft bills to allow a circle vote while permitting cross ticket selections, and to simplify voting for presidential electors. Other measures aim to return to convention nominations for many state offices and to repeal the presidential preference primary.
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Towa
House
Senate
Sion
Clam F. Kimball
Countcl Bluffs
Waya and Means
Kimball
Mr. Kimball
Dasira
Iosire
C. F P. Kimball
Pottawattamie
United States
Senate Committee On
Icy roads cause several Shenandoah accidents
Shenandoah January 10 icy streets caused three serious accidents. Charles McMahon lost control and crashed into a telephone pole injuring three passengers including Mary Fisteher Luata Rickey and Weller Stevens. Alfidred Masters fell unconscious after striking the sidewalk and Fletchey the grocer was confined home days after a downtown fall. Comedy Bluffs January 14 Wheeler Sweener died after an accidental gunshot during a hunting trip leaving a wife and six children.
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Shenandoah
Charles McMahon
Mary Fisteher
Luata Rickey
Weller Stevens
Alfidred Masters
Randolph-Macon
Larichburg
S. Fletchey
35 Year Term for Confessed Murder
James St mieré pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Cherokee. Judge Bates set sentencing after a grand jury indictment. James St mieré received 35 years in the state penitentiary, while Judea Boles faced 36 years. Sheriff Huber accompanied the prisoner to court.
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Joseph Pruitt
Judea Boles
Art Madison
Huber
W. J. Vierrick
Imore
Bates
Herrick
Boles
Tentlnally
Goes
State Penitentiary
Iowa House Poised for Aggressive Road Legislation
Des Moines reports House forces in Iowa favor a radical revision of road laws modeled on the Johnston bill. Rep. James F. Johnston and allies seek to curb the highway commission and empower counties and townships in road and bridge projects.
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House
Iowa
James F. Johnstan Jot Chariton
Lucas County
Highway Commission
Johnston
Pitt
Ames
Mr. Johnston
Antihighway Commission
Senate
Board of Engineers
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Ralph Barker Breaks Arm in School Snow Fight
Alicia and Jan describe Ralph Barker engaging in a school snow fight where his powerful throw shattered his arm. The report notes the dangers of excessive strength and mentions unrelated product references including a laxative advertisement and a Grove's patent medicine box.
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Alicia
Jan
Ralph Barker
Ralph
Highwayman Shoots Mute at Council Bluffs
Connell Bletts Jan 10 A deaf mute named Sidney Smith 22 was murdered Monday night by a highwayman in the business district near a police station. The robber fled after commanding him to throw up his hands. Two similar holdups within 30 minutes led police to believe the same man committed three crimes. Railroad men Shepard and B Thornton were robbed and Mr and Mrs Rushenberger followed to their door. Community excitement rises as nightly holdups continue for weeks.
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Sidney Smith
Smith
Shepard
B. Thornton
Rushenberger
Food Inspectors Busy During Year in Iowa
The Iowa state alary and food commission inspected 24 852 establishments in 1916 to check foods for sale, store cleanliness, and weights. 2 700 official samples were analyzed. 14 856 milk and cream samples tested locally. Many foods free of adulteration but some below standards. mislabeling found in feeding stuffs and cottonseed meal cases pending. Commissioner Barney plans campaigns to improve butter and feces quality. three creameries already use the state trademark with more expected to qualify.
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Des Moines
Airy and Food Commission
Iowa
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Department
Barney
New York
Shellsburg Youth Passes Bad Checks in 19
Vinton Jan 10 W L Clark a 19 year old Shellsburg landholder faced a preliminary hearing for forgery and issuing bad checks using a neighbor's name. Checks were written to J A Bila & Sons and Douglas grocery. he was bound to the grand jury. Nearby residents staged a surprise party for Mr and Mrs J H Ferguson as he retired from sheriff service. Death reported of B O Huntington formerly with Cedar Valley Times in Barneshire Minnesota from diabetes and pneumonia. Former resident D McElroy was also reported dead.
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J.H. Ferguson
B O. Muntington
A. GO
Huntington
Connectwr
Cedar Valley Times
Barneshire
Minn
Mr. Huntington
Vinton
McElroy
Cal
Local items and moves noted in county record
A fragmentary county page reports Mrs Almira B Shaffer funeral plans for Iowa City the Shaffer family and Mise Ning former locals. A court action by N Rieck against W L Allen over stallion posting notices ends with no proof. Allen sues Risch for malicious prosecution seeking 2000 dollars. Local families Moss and Moss move to Kansas to run a stock farm near Wellington. George Williams of Atkins spots a large eagle perched overhead while hunting. he fires at the bird.
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Wult
N. Rieck
W. L. Alien
Allien
Allen
Risch
Kansas
Moss
Wellington
George Williams
Atkins
Weak child’s revival credited to Vinol in Lakeport ad
In an 8 year old girl from Lakeport New Hampshire a weakened condition with a chronic cough improved after Vinol usage. The testimonial by Geo A Collins claims appetite increase and restored health, praising Vinol’s ingredients and urging other parents to try it. Wangier Bros. Co. and C J Miller Waterloo are listed as druggists carrying Vinol in Lews towns.
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N. H
Qur
Vinci
Geo. A. Collins
Wangier Bros. Co
C. J.miller
Waterloo
Lews Towns
Extinct Mississippi eagle shot and accidental death report
A six foot nine inch extinct Mississippi Valley eagle is mounted by Mr Williams. In Hampton on January 10 an accidental shotgun discharge mortally wounded Fred Folkerts of near Kesley. He died in a hospital after a bobsled accident while holding the gun. A resolution and a memo urge use of want ads in the paper.
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Mississippi Valley
Fred Folkerts
Kesley
Folkerts
Day Nursery Planned for Ames Short Course Week
Ames January 10 mothers seeking attendance at the Ames short course January 29 to February 1 learn that a day nursery will be operated by Town State college to care for children. The women's physical culture department will run the nursery in a dormitory to help working parents so they can attend.
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Town State College
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