City Speculates on 1319 Election in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls authorities and residents discuss potential mayoral candidates for the spring election. Named individuals include Joseph B. Clay T. B. Carpenter and C. M. Parker with Parker having two terms as city solicitor. Current mayor J. B. Newman is expected to run again amid widespread speculation. The issue prompts a busy club calendar and a note on influenza affecting local events.
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Cedar Falls
Joseph B. Clay
Iowa Gate Company
T. B. Carpenter
C. M. Parker
Parker
Messrs. Clay
Carpenter
J. B. Newman
Parlor Reading Circle
M. Hansen
State Street
Clara M. Sutter
License fee proposal for anglers to fund conservation
Describes a proposal in the Thirty-eighth Iowa General Assembly to require a fishing license or a combined license for hunting and fishing. Lawmakers debate funds for the state board of conservation, land purchases, and ongoing improvement work, noting current receipts fall short and suggesting a $1 combined license to bolster revenue without harming conservation efforts.
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Tes Moines
Thirty- Eighth General Assembly
State Board of Conservation
Board of Conservation
Game and Fish
Texas Peanut Crop Short Says Dealers
Dallas report notes severe drought and heavy rains last summer cut Texas peanut production to about 25 percent of normal. Leading buyer Higginbotham cites 1917 yield at 15,000,000 bushels with vast regional declines from northwest districts to east and south improvements.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
W.higginsbotham
East High Falls to Rapids Tigers in Exhibition Tilt
With many regulars out, Cedar Rapids Tigers edge East High 33 to 32 at ALC gym. Swenson stars with eight field goals while Yeisley, Yerkes, and Janda contribute for Cedar Rapids. East High’s Parkins O Connor and Cutler each tally one basket. Major league policy on player trades discussed after game.
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Cedar Rapids Tigers
East High
Tiger
Altho
Swenson
Paulson
Cutler
Parkins
O'Connor
Garramoni
Cedar Rauids
Peterson
Weisler
Yerkes
Doolittle
Glaesner
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Bulldog
Orange Township
M. C.A
Orange Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Day
Therity
Sammy
Canter
Neher
Tannreuther
Jack Skein
East Higk
Lieut
Spencer Warner
Annapolis
McDonald
Iowa State College
Ames
Shirey
Major Leagues Will Buy Players Direct From Minors
The major and minor baseball leagues split after a stormy New York meeting. The Magna Charts of organized baseball were torn to pieces and the two groups will be bound by an elastic agreement allowing operating independence while maintaining the national sport structure.
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New York
Goods Roads Big Problem Before Town Assembly
Senator Rainbow returns from Des Moines to urge action on roads at the Iowa general assembly. Farmers oppose bond issues though favor reasonable road improvements. Debates over asphalt versus concrete and a possible doubling of auto taxes surface as lawmakers discuss a permanent roads program.
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Iowa General Assembly
Lt. Rainbow
Des Moines
Tthis
General Assembly
Will interpretation case tests lawyer Heins estate
Cedar Rapids Jan 18 Friends of Lewis Heins seek guidance on his self drawn will that split an estate worth 100000. Beneficiaries Hazel Johnson and John Heins Jr claim half shares, while the clause "should she die" or "should he die without issue" directs remaining assets to others. Court action seeks to resolve ambiguity amid a potential Trans Missippi Act involvement.
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Cedar Rapids
Lewis Heins
Iowa
Heins
Hazel Johnson
John Heins, Jr
Congress
Omaha Fed
Charles Schwab
John Rockefeller, Jr
Odgen Armour
Harry Wheeler
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Rockefeller
Atlanta
Fred L.northey
Refrigerator
International Rotary
Towa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Northey
Alse
Omaha
Divorces Granted and Alimony In Separate Cases
John P. Arends remains married to Margaret Arends with no divorce granted. alimony $365 per year agreed, property rights preserved. Lee A. Knade granted divorce from Vera F. Knade. Maggie M. Rigdon seeks divorce from William G. Rigdon, alleges cruelty and asks injunction against molestation at 411 Randall Street. Rigdon income listed at $32 per week. alimony requested for Mrs Rigdon at $30 per month. Advertisement.
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John P. Arends
Margaret Arends
Arends
Lee A. Knade
Vera F. Knade
Maggie M. Rigdon
William G. Rigdon
Randall Street
Rigdon
Sailors Marry Scotch Lassies Claim to United States
London January reports Uncle Sam seeks to help American sailors wives return home but skepticism surrounds Scotch law marriages claimed by brides saying vows were spoken during shore leave in Scottish waters. Consuls hear witnesses of professed undying affection while critics doubt legality and motives amid concerns of immigration parity and comfort.
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London
Sam
America
Farmers Attend Tractor School On Mechanisms Of Engines
A large group of farmers attended a tractor school conducted by the International Harvester company at Masberg Sims garage on Sycamore street. Cedar Falls expert C. W. Seltenrich led demonstrations showing each engine part and its relation to the whole, with additional assistance from S. H. I. representatives.
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The
International: Harvester Company
Masberg & Sims
Sycamore Street
W."seltenrich
Cedar Falls
Otto Peltz Former Illinois Legislator Dies at Oak Park
Otto Peltz who came from Germany in 1 and served many years in public life died yesterday at Oak Park suburb. He was years old. During a term in the legislature he introduced the bill compelling attendance in school, the measure now known as the campus education law.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Otto Peltz
Germany
Highway Oak Park
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