Iowa Delegates Move to Seat Split Chicago Contingent
Des Moines June 7 Majority of Iowa’s national convention delegation left for Chicago tonight. Headquarters opened at the Auditorium Hotel after officers arrived earlier. The delegation will pick Iowa’s reps for four committees and aim for seating of the split eight delegates at large.
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Des Moines
Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
Delaration
Iowa
Towa
Charles E. Pickett
Waterloo
Iown
Lowdon
Tobin
S Taff
Cedar Rapids
Government proving grounds to store large TNT magazines near Bellevue
Bellevue Iowa June 7 announced work on 1 new buildings at the government proving grounds opposite the city will start July 15. Congress and the war department approve a giant magazine dump for reserve ammunition with 44 ammunition magazines and 21 high explosive magazines.
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Bellevue
Government Proving Grounds
Congress
War Department
T. N.T
Death of Capt Henry Wobllba f Des Moines report
Des Moines bursting word arrives from Burlington of the death of Capt Henry Waoell haf, commander of Company I 168th Infantry. He was 45 and well known across the state.
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Wobllbaf
Des Moines
Ward
Burlington
Henry Waoellhaf
Co. I
One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry
Will Arbitrate Differences Over Political Poster
Rock Island railroad shop strikers return to work after ordering a half day off over political posters. Arbitration agreed to, posters to stay up until the issue is decided. Decision not expected within ten days. Posters by Smith Brookhart were the target.
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Davenport
Rock Jo?land
Silyls
Beyong
Moline
Smith Brookhart
Des Moines factories eye Camp Dodge housing auction
Des Moines factory concerns including Iowa Packing and Des Moines hosiery mills may buy a large share of 90 buildings to be auctioned by the government at Camp Dodge. Housing shortages spur interest as the eight-person houses can be removed intact from the military reservation. utilities officers will oversee the auction and payment.
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Des Moines
Iowa Packing Company
Farm er at Ryan Iowa Killed in Field
Thomas Isister aged 73 died after his team bolted while plowing corn west of Ryan Iowa on Saturday afternoon He was thrown under the forage wagon and killed Des Moines church leader Howe land Hanson resigns from First Baptist Church in Des Moines effective next fall at morning service yesterday Hanson said he had not fixed plans for the future and would decide later in the year
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Thomas Isister
Here
Howland Hanson
Des Moines
Howeland Hanson
First Baptist Church
Bride Buys 102 Dollars Worth Groceries at One Sitting
Davenport Indiana June 7 brides are placing bigger orders for groceries says John A Feeney veteran grocer. He notes average orders rose from 10 to 20 dollars before 1919 to 40 to 60 last year and a recent buyer spent 102 dollars in one purchase. He argues Scott county residents are more prosperous than ever.
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Davenport
John A. Feeney
Feeney
Second Street
Scott County
Fatality at Ackley Grade Crossing Averted
Ackley Iowa June 7 a serious accident at the West Main street crossing of the Illinois Central railroad involving a navy automobile. The Freese family narrowly escaped instant death when Train No 27 eastbound struck their car. Mrs Freese and a daughter were injured and a son was rendered unconscious. Repeated crossings incidents have stirred calls for protection which fade until the next accident.
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John Freese
Morong
Iowa Palla
Dumont
West Main Street
Uinols Central Railroad
Breese
Lillian
Croesin
Signs Of Disease And Restoration With Iron Tonics
The text lists early disease signs as poor complexion weakness and emaciation, noting recovery begins with increased flesh and vigor. It explains weakness from iron loss in blood and nerves, and promotes Dr Chage's Blood and Nerve Tablets containing iron and tonics like Nux Vomica Gentian and Capsicum as a strong restorative, sold by druggists for 60 cents or 90 cents.
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Chage
Ackley News Briefs Show Local Notices and Real Estate Talk
Ackley letters report Republican delegates named for Chicago and local political activity. The Loners funeral for Richard V. Petmer, rural mail carrier, held with six pallbearers and services by Rev. Weat fall. Mr Petmer had served 1) years before health forced retirement. Local real estate notes feature land sales around Ackley including 5 acres at $1,500 per acre and a large acreage deal tied to farm sales and public auction plans.
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M. E
Ackley
Tormer
Mai
John Stechr
William Keller
Dillon
Mont
Mra. J
Martin
Elizabeth Keller
John Ahlin
Hannah Rudd
Sattertay
Mankatown
Herman Mueller
Minnesota
Miller
Mueller
Gillon
Ackley Canning Company
Candidates Must File Expense Accounts Soon
Des Moines reports that primary nominees must file expenditure statements within ten days after the primaries with the secretary of state. County officer candidates file with the county auditor. M. E. Kendall of Albia, a governor candidate, used a new system, filing two reports before the primary and planning a third this week. His second report on June 4 shows expenditures since the first report totaling $434.
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Des Moines
Terest
Secretary of State
M. E. Kendall
Albia
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