Des Moines Weighs Politics And Labor Debates In Jan Week
National politics drew little fanfare with polls showing Lowden leading, Hoover gaining mentions as a business candidate, and Wood second. The Cummins railroad bill and anti strike provisions sparked debate on labor rights, with a Canfield led delegation opposing its passage. John Fletcher spoke in Des Moines urging cost of living reform through federal budgeting and production boosts, promoting longer work hours in the Midwest. A note on boycotts and supply chains closes the piece.
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Lowden
Wood
Herbert Hoover
Cummins
Fred A. Canfield
Iowa Federation of Labor
Washington
John Fletcher
Chicago
Fort Dearborn National Bank of Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
Fletcher
Iowa
Illinois
S B Page Waterloo Elected President Of Master Painters
S B Page of Waterloo was elected the first president of the union combining the Master Painters of Iowa and Nebraska at the tenth annual state convention in Iowa. Omaha will host the next convention and F M Michaela was named to the international executive board.
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Master Painters of
Iowa
Nebraska
S. B. Page
Waterloo
Omaha
Ed P. Smith
F. M. Michaela
International Executive Board
George A. Steinheimer
F. M
New_York
W. H. Green
Lincoln
Neb
A. Druger
F. S Cavanaugh
Des Moines
Page
Bessie Bird
Outlaw Dyna mite bucking ride wins $500 bet
Texas Ranger Big Nick rides to victory and plunges his horse over a cliff as viewers watch a fast gun fight along a Texas town on the Mexican border. Humorous barn dance scene adds lighter relief to the action packed Western reel.
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Harry Carey
Big Nick
Texas Ranger
Texas
Mystery Figure Resolves Question After Majestic Show
A theater party last night at the Majestic capped the program. A person believed to be mathematically inclined reached a conclusion, signaling the final mood of the evening.
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The
Majestic
Marital Woes and Divorce Petitions Filed in District Court
Robert Burr seeks divorce from Edith Burr amid threats and threats to life, alleging adultery after a one year marriage begun January 26. Louis Begi and Jes Begi face divorce filings over health and life endangerment following a July 12, 1918 Geneva marriage. Robert Ladd petitions for divorce from Sophie Ladd alleging cruel treatment after a Sumner Iowa wedding on January 24, 1911.
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Robert Burr
Nas
Edith Burr
Cri Ber
Jessie Begi
Louis Begi
Geneva
Robert Ladd
Sophie
Sumner
Fordson Tractor School Held at Waterloo Station
Announcement for a Fordson tractor school at Repass Auto Company's Sales Service Station located at Wort 3rd and Cedar Streets in Waterloo Iowa on February 10 1920. Public notice for potential farmers and enthusiasts to learn tractor operation and maintenance.
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Repass Auto Company
Wort 3Rd
Cedar Sts
Waterloo
Iowa
Golden Wedding Recalls 40 Years In Waverly
Waverly Iowa residents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lauer marked their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by their son J Q Lauer secretary of the Community club and the Live Fair. The pair wed in Waterloo January 23 1870 and later moved to farm life before retiring to town. In local sports Waverly high beat the American Legion team last night while the Nashua alumni defeated Waverly alumni 4 2 to 4 and Waverly high fell 26 to 20 at home.
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Waverly
Ed. Lauer
J. Q. Lauer
Waterloo
Janesville
Waverly High School
American Legion
Nashua Alummae
Waverly Hich
Osage Beats Charles City High in Close 23–16 Basketball
Osage defeated the Charles City high school team 23 to 16 in a rough match noted for early struggles and fouls. Perry of State Teachers College officiated. Charles City schedules next games with Waverly Friday and Waterloo Saturday.
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Charles City
Osage
Perry
State Teachers’ College
Waverly
Waterloo
Skunk Dog Catcher Story From Newton County
Frank Knight, a farmer in Mariposa township, bought two skunk dogs last summer for 960. They caught seven skunks and he sold the hides at an average of five dollars each.
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Newton, Ja
Frank Knight
Mariposa Township
Knights
Knight Sells Two Dogs for 100 Dollars
Mr Knight sold two dogs for 100 dollars and believes the sale was a good investment. The note ends with a remark that advertising is always news.
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Mr. Knight
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