Iowa General Assembly Opens With Prohibition Ratification Record
Des Moines reports the thirty-eighth Iowa General Assembly has set a record by swiftly ratifying the national prohibitory amendment within the first week. Senator Chester W. Whitmore of Ottumwa steered the resolution through promptly. Little other major action occurred as committees and early measures are scheduled for next week, including plans for English as the sole medium of instruction and a state insurance rating bureau.
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Des Moines
Thirty-Eighth
General Assembly
Iowa
Nevada
Chester W. Whitmore
Ottumwa
League of Nations
Europe
Germany
Arch McFarlane
Moore
HB. E. Dean
Osceola County
Harding
James Wilson
Appanoose County
Newberry
Clayton
Miller
Boone
Wilson
Taney
State Railroad Commission
Dubuque Council Sets $1.25 Gas Rate After Protest
The Dubuque city council approved a $1.25 gas rate on second reading despite public protests. A petition from Key City Gas Co. supported the decision, and the $1.20 rate will continue for gas consumers. An 1919 profits clause may require refunds pending audit.
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Dubuque
Tubuque, Tawan
Key City Gas Company
Ot tumwa deputy assessors threaten layoff over pay rise
Ot tumwa officials report deputy assessors may quit if daily pay remains at 3.50 instead of proposed 4.00. City Assessor Alderdice studied options in Des Moines and a bill by Senator C. W. Whitmore would boost pay to 4 per day. Supervisors note 3.50 is the legal maximum, delaying the start of property assessments in the city.
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K. Alderdica
Des Moines
Thei
State House
C. W. Whitmore
Ottumwa
Alderdice
Board of Supervisors
Orhgentine
Araesa
Silk Hose Triggered Divorce Decree for Manbeck Wife
Des Moines, Jan 18 Edna Manbeck wife of H R Manbeck president of Manbeck Motor Sales Company won a district court divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment. A silk hose wrapped package, addressed to both spouses, served as notable evidence. Alimony set at 5000 with 75 monthly support. Manbeck is a prominent local business figure.
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Des Moines
Edna Manseck
H. R. Manbeck
Manbeck
Marriage Certificates Found After Forty Years Lost
Des Moines Jan 18 Rev M Goughnour once at Ankeny returned to the clerk of courts office marriage certificates he performed forty years ago The aged minister kept them in a desk forgotten to file them and faces a legal penalty for late submission. Allen Sharp of Estherville died at the state hospital once a noted conductor on the Minneapolis and St Louis railway connected to Spirit Lake. Abbie Gardner Sharp mother of Allen is eighty and living in Minneapolis.
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Abbi Shar
Jam
Allen Sharp
Estherville
Abbie Gardner Sharp
Spirit Lake
State Hospital
Mr. Sharp
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Minneapolis
Master Plumbers Elect Officers at Iowa Convention
Cedar Rapids Jan 19 The Iowa Master Plumbers association closed its session electing President W G McCarten of Washington Secretary Frank Nelson of Fort Dodge and directors W D Hogan of Sioux City Ted Shea of Des Moines and Leo Kreig of Burlington The next convention will be held at Fort Dodge.
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Master Plumbers
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Master Plumbers’ Association
W. G.mccarten
Washington
Frank Nelson
Tort Dodge
W. D. Hogan
Sioux Fly
Ted Shea
Des Moines
Leo Kreig
Burlington
Fort Dodge
Boxing bill under contention in Iowa legislature
Des Moines January 18 The boxing bill sponsored by Representative Frank C Lake of Woodbury faces strong opposition and uncertainty as it nears introduction. Backers and detractors argue over its fate with wagers on whether it will clear the committee or pass.
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Blul
Des Moines
Frank C. Lake
Woodbury
Fox Fur Brings $20 From Local Trappers
Glenwood Ta Tau Jr Glenn Ben Max and Richard Jackson trapped a red fox recently. The fur is expected to fetch about $20. Way & Miller Shoe Co. advertises special boots and overshoes at zero percent discount.
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Way & Miller Shoe Co
Glenwood
Tau, Jr
Glenn
Ben
Max
Richard Jackson
Two Tama County Farms Sold At High Prices
Traer Iowa January reports two Tama County farms changing hands in Yuma county sales. John Ifuey farm near Cen taen townakin sold for 260 dollars per acre to Will During, and the old George Mason farm in Grant bought by Ray Stroby for 272 50 per acre. Inflation hurt farmers with many unable to rent or farm next season. Also: hog losses from influenza and cholera outbreak leave about 140 dead, estimated at 4000 dollars. Letters bring news from sons in France. Judge Swans and Arter families hear their relatives are alive and well. Z W Potter buys property from Mrs A Waukon for the double gie. James Muteh sale near Dinsdale draws 47,000 attendees with prices rising. auctioneer Col W Powderly nets 22,000 dollars.
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Traer
Yuma County
John Ifuey
Centaen Townakin
Will Durng
George Mason
Grant
Ray Strobeby
Parnin
Mear
Soldier Sons
Mra
Thei
France
Jacal Arter
Prante
James Muteh
Dinsdale
Ltda
Col . W. Powderly
Keinbeck
Absence of Income Tax Returns Discussed in Benton County
In Dubuque a representative from the internal revenue collector's office spent three days in town, meeting with about 400 Benton County residents to explain and file overdue income tax returns. Elliott C. Webb died at his West Vinton home after a life spent nearby, never married, with funeral services held at Fry undertaking, while Rev K Gilchrist returned from Camp Dodge and will join Commercial Savings bank in Town City after a stint at the exemption board. J W Edwardson of Enid, Oklahoma, previously with the People's Savings bank of Urleans, is now locating at Enid.
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Vintor
Fan
Isera
Internal Revenue Collector
Aice
Dubuque
Eliott C. Webb
Elliott C. Webb
Henderson
West Vinton
Mr. Webb
Vinton
J. Web
Fry
Webb
Iowa City Bank
K. Gilchrist
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Gilhrist
Commercial Savings Bank of
Town City
People's Savings Bank of
Urleans
Enid
Okla
J. W. Edwardson
Vinton Eagle Officers Elected For The Year
The Vinton Eagle notes election of officers for the year at Camp Dodger staff with Prest, Vice President Bryant, Treasurer Bill, and others. It mentions staff changes, a secretary treasurer, local delays due to high prices in France, and a district court session upcoming with Judge Willett presiding.
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Vinton Eagle
France
Prest- Traete
Camp Dodger
Busident
Bryant
Raer
David Brig
Oklo
Hay
M. Billa
Goodlue
Gladbrook
Eolligrlu
Jovn
Matty
Wind Daily News
Neds
Ftr
Weex
District Court
James W. Willett
Tama
Notivea Med
tiIa
Skipa Dis md
Vinton Gas Company
Meldus
GOLD MEDAL HEALTH PROMISE FOR MEN IN CLASS A
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haar lem Oil capsules to restore vigor and energy for men in Class A. It promises better spirits, strength, and work capacity with two capsules daily, claims money back if not helpful, and urges immediate trial via sealed packages.
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Claus
Gma
Arden
Haarlem
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