Prohibition Moves to Make Iowa Bone Dry
Des Moines reports the Iowa Senate and House are set to consider a constitutional amendment to ban the manufacture, sale, or keeping of intoxicating liquors. Proponents, led by Senator James M. Wilson and Senator G. W. Whitmore, push for swift passage and strong enforcement measures, including shipment bans, permit controls, penalties, and limits on possession, with a likely submission to voters at the next general election.
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Des Moines
Senata
James M. Wilson
Centerville
Senate
Wilson
House
General Assembly
Iowa
State of
G. W. Whitmore
Ottumwa
West Virginia
Whitmore
Gov. Harding
Department of Justice
Kenton
Congress
Beaman Widow Dies in Marshelltown at 72
Mrs H H Beaman 72 widow of Grundy county town founder dies at her home from pulmonary tuberculosis. She and husband were en route from New Orleans to southern California when she contracted a severe cold and died shortly after reaching this city. She was a China Han Scientist and member of the mother church in Boston. NEW BUSINESS FOR TRAER Traer Jan 12 The German Farmers Insurance company headquarters moved to Traer with about 800 policyholders and total insured of over 4900.
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Marshelltown
H. H. Beaman
Grundy County
New Orleans
California
TRAER
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Des Moines Woman Helps Blind State Legislator in House
Des Moines reports a blind Des Moines county representative is aided by his wife who provides sightless guidance in and out of the house chamber. The article notes the helper’s constant presence, her observations shaping his sense of the legislature’s surroundings, and mentions Gerielss a former Drake Law School graduate who once ran for justice of the people but was not elected.
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Des Moines
Frank Vertel
Gerielss
Drake University
Justea of the People
Keokuk
Gun Fight Wounds Deputy in Iowa Farm Duel
In Oakland area near Council Bluffs Deputy Sheriff George I. Gillaspy was shot in the groin during a revolver duel with Sheriff W. A. Groneweg and three alleged black mailers at Oscar Lawson’s farm. Richard Barbee, among the trio, was captured. Lawson, a prominent farmer, had received a demand to leave 300 dollars in a feed grinder, with arson threats if refused. The posse pursued the others as bullets flew in a hot exchange.
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Council Bluffs
George I. Gillaspy
Oscar Lawson
Oakland
W. A. Groneweg
Richard Barbee
Barbee
Lawson
Lewson
Telephone Rates Boost Sparks County Regroupment
Pocahontas area residents face higher farm line rates after Farmers and Merchants Telephone Co raised charges paid quarterly in advance. A mass meeting, a negotiating committee, and hostile talks followed with demands for rate relief improved service and free tolls. If unmet within 30 days, locals threaten to form a new company to cover the county.
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Pocahonias
Fan
Farmers & Merchants Telephone Company
Two New Bank Buildings Promised for Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids plans two new banks this year after fire destroyed the Kimball building. Merchants National Bank owners announced a pair of 12 story structures. Iowa State Bank also revealed plans for a new home at South Third Street and Twelfth Avenue costing 59000 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
cCedar Rapids
Kimball
Merchants National Bank
Iowa State Bank
Planus
South Third Street
Snd
Twelfth Avenue
Primary changes urged to alter Iowa primary law
Senator Kimball proposes amending the current Iowa primary law to remove state officers below the governor from its scope. Legislators show mixed views with calls to repeal the presidential preference and nonpartisan judiciary laws, and hints of wider repeal or modification of the general primary.
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Des Moines
Kimindl
Pottawattamie
Kimball
Proudfeot
Hasa
Calburn
Cherokes County
LeCompte
Wayne County
T Am
Whitmore
Wapello County
Committee On Elections
Bla Ps
Byington
Johnston County
United States
Banquet Planned to Boost Traer Commercial Club
Traer January 12 The Traer Commercial Club is struggling to regain influence in town. To spark revival a banquet has been prescribed with the Federation of Women's Clubs hosting in the library auditorium which will serve as the organization's future headquarters. Out of town speakers are invited to inspire renewed support.
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Traer
Traer Commercial Club
Federation of Women’s Clubs
High Cost of Living Help From Iowa Housewives
Iowa City on January 12 Miss Ruth Guenther a home economics instructor at the University of Iowa urged housewives to tackle the high cost of living by using economical food choices Uncooked cereals can be as nutritious as prepared ones legumes peas and beans can replace meat cheese fats like cottonseed oil can substitute for olive oil and using leftovers aids budgeting She stressed variety in economical staples and urged keeping accounts and consulting government bulletins and books to cut expenses.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Ruth Guenther
University of Iowa
Miss Guenther
Franklin County Mutual Fire Insurance Group 1916 Report
At the twenty eighth annual meeting of the Franklin County Farmers Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance association Hampton Jan 12 the secretary reported over 5 009 000 in force with 149 710 written in 1916. Claims paid were 6 174 02 and business expenses 868 26. Treasurer shows 7 307 81 on hand. J B Johnson Wro Savidge and F T Durst elected directors for coming year.
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Wro. Savidge
F. TH. Durst
Legislat ors Take Heed of Warnings in Inaugural
Gov. Harding's inaugural address drew applause as he urged legislature to seek permission for any tax increases and to enact plain clear laws. The session open saw push for a short term with senate and house moving quickly on bills while committees were being formed. Cedar Rapids reports G H Fraver and G P Heribage buy the Allison hotel lease and plan improvements totaling 5 000 to 10 000 dollars.
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Carly
Harding
House
Senate
Allison
Cedar Rapids
G. H. Fraver
G. P. Heribage
Minneapolis
C. QO. Sprague
Song writers in demand at University of Iowa contest
Iowa City January 12. Chicago alumni organized a university song contest at the University of Iowa to end February 1. They hoped for a hundred entries but anticipate fewer than one third. A prize of 250 dollars aims to attract professionals and amateurs, though few submissions have been made. Amateurs offered Iowa songs, yet none matched the standard of On Wisconsin. The university president has received the entries.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Chicago
University of Iowa
Wisconsin
Thieves steal half of Des Moines grocer’s stock
Des Moines, Jan 12. Thieves drove a wagon up to Mrs. C. S. Ellis’s small grocery at 2409 North Avenue during Wednesday night and carried off about half her stock. They took canned goods oysters crackers safety pins candy shoe polish and other items. The stock was valued at roughly 200 to 300 dollars.
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Des Moines
Traer Mutual Telephone directors re-elected in prosperous year
Traer January meeting re-elected the old board. John Kober to serve as president. The system has 1,887 phones, payroll exceeding 310,000, and total receipts over 30,000. Despite higher maintenance taxes and supplies, net income rose, confirming a prosperous year for the company.
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Traer
Jan
Traer Mutual Telephone Company
John Kober
Hungry Cow Triggers $10,000 Damage Suit in Des Moines
In Des Moines on January 12 a $10,000 damage suit began in Judge Rubert Utterback's court after a cow owned by R. W. Spence invaded Charles A. Roper's Polk county cornfield. An argument and fight followed, with Roper alleging serious injuries including a broken hip and permanent spine damage from September 24, 1916.
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Des Moines
Rubert Utterback
R. W. Spence
Charles A. Roper
Polk County
Roper
Farm death after tree fall in Missouri Valley area
Benja min M Lewis 47 was killed when a tree fell on his neighbor's farm near Missouri Valley. He lay pinned for hours before the accident was discovered. A resident for 12 years he left a widow and six children. Fire near Lapelineon report noted Littleton area on Jan 12 as a separate item.
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Missouri Valley
Benjamin M. Lewis
Lewis
Fire destroys crops wagon and surrey at Simon Walker farm
A group of youths returning from a dance saw a blaze at about 2 p.m. on the Simon Walker farm. The roof of the building had collapsed and Charles M. Filss, residents of the farm, reported no insurance on the corn, wagon, or surrey that were burned.
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Simon Walker
Charles M. Filss
Mr. Filss
Fliss
Surrey
Pape's Diapepsin Advertised as Quick Stomach Regulator
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless remedy for indigestion gas and sour stomach. It promises relief in five minutes, claims easy regulation of the stomach, and offers a money back guarantee with a fifty cent case providing value equivalent to a dollar.
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Pape
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