Labor to Rescue of Primary Law
Des Moines notes in July 24 editorial and opinion pieces urging labor backing to defend Iowa’s primary system. Unionists argue the law protects farmers and workers, while critics warn reforms could empower party bosses and weaken labor influence. The piece also covers proposed corporate taxes, wage standards, and voting by Democrats and Socialists in Republican primaries.
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Des Moines
Bbor
Yowa
Col. Brookhartt
Polk County
Cummins
Buft
Brookhart
Labor
Hom
New Defense
Cern
Iowa
Bolt of Lightning Wrecks Monument in Iowa Falls Cemetery
A July thunderstorm in Iowa Falls destroys a monument at Union cemetery on O W Kinapp’s lot. Sexton Chris Larsen and assistants sheltered in the chapel as the bolt struck a tall pine and toppled the memorial erected for an early pioneer and his first wife. The fallen monument lies about 100 feet from the sanctuary. A stray line mentions a for sale ad in the Courier.
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Iowa Falls
O. W. Kinapp
Union Cemetery
Sexton
Chris Larsen
Five Children in Auto Wrecked by Train Kills One
Esther Wallary a 13 year old girl died when a Milwaukee freight struck the car at North Avenue crossing in Washington Indiana. Fayette McConnell’s 18 year old daughter and two Robinson boys aged 16 and 6 were seriously injured but expected to recover. The 4 year old Wallary baby escaped serious harm as the car caught fire and wreckage filled the scene while a Rock Island westbound train passed.
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Washington
Esther Wallary
Fayette McConnell
Ainsworth
Milwaukee
North Avenue B
Robinson
Ed Robinson
Iowa City
Cresco Shoe Repair Man Claims 71-Year Record
Cresco la July 24 The oldest shoe repairman in the United States, M Barth, is 85 next month and remains active in business at Cresco. He has operated for 71 years with a well equipped shop and a reputation for first class work. Tre came to Cresco 35 years ago and holds the third longest business record in the city.
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Cresco
United States
M. Barth
Tre
Mrs E O Soule, 80, dies suddenly in Iowa Falls
Mrs. E O Soule, 80, died suddenly at her Iowa Falls home Saturday evening while dining with her niece Harriet Muncy of Des Moines. Heart disease named as cause. Widow of E O Soule, long tied to B C R N and Rock Island railroads, a Knight Templar and pioneer resident.
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E. 0. Soule
Iowa Falls
Town Falls
E. Q. Soule
Harriet Muncy
Des Moinns
Rock Island
Order
Soule
O. B. Arnold
Chautauqua Health Talks by the Sadlers at Waterloo
Dr William Sadler and his wife Dr Lena Sadler prominent Chicago physicians to present health and hygiene talks at Waterloo Chautauqua on Aug 2. They will host a medical round table after the afternoon lecture answering questions on health, dietetics, disease prevention and child care.
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Wiliam Sadler
Wiliam
Sadler
Lena Sadler
Waterloo
Medical Round Table
Sadlers
Chicago
American Medical Association
American College of Surgeons
William Sadler
Columbus Hospital
Lena
Chicago Institute of Research and Diagnosis
Ian Th the Sadlers
Girls born on Mondays according to Anold Deller
Anold Deller claims girls born on Mondays are beautiful but jealous. The statement reflects a folk belief rather than scientific evidence and assigns personality traits based on birth day.
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Anold Deller
Town Imposes 9 PM Curfew for Under 21s
Orange City Florida July 24 The Sanborn town council passes an ordinance requiring all residents under 21 to be off the streets after 9 p.m. Violation carries a 100 dollar fine or 30 days in jail. Flappers and “yampa” face daylight exposure to enforce this measure.
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Orange City
Sanborn
Cedar Falls Champ Beats Bremer Tossers in Fairgrounds Duel
Cedar Falls July 24 Bert Rogers champion pitcher of the Cedar Falls horseshoe club defeated Harry Page champion of Bremer county at the Waverly fairgrounds by 91 points. Five games of 50 points were played with Rogers taking four of the five games. Final score Rogers 244 Page 153.
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Cedar Falls
Bert Rogers
Stop Itching Eczema Remedies Promoted by Drugstore
Promotes Zemo as a quick remedy for eczema and related skin issues. Claims that healing begins on application and that large bottles are available. Frames Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic treatment that clears rashes pimples and blackheads when other solutions fail.
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Iowa Falls Cemetery
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Harter
B. Hull
Gabriel Snubbers
Alemite ‘Equipment— ' Service
Hassler
Nobles
Harter B
First
Washington, Cedar Falls
Dedige Brothers Vehicles
Cedar Fales
Bremer
East Side
Wangler Bros. Drug Co
Crowther & Newbauer
Earth
Citizens Gas & Electric CO
Franklin
America
Franklin Service & Sales Co
Fifth St
Dubuque
Waterloo, Iowa
Barlington
Dayl Davis Dry Goods
Woodbury’s
Ana Erent Haemey
Dimity Union
Our Nation Department
Specia
Miesaes
Normandy
Georgette
Batiste
Dimities
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