Four Nominations to State Convention Highlight Iowa Primary
Des Moines reports July 3 set for county conventions with delegates chosen by 200 votes for governor and extra for fractions. State convention dates range between the first and fifth Wednesday after the county gatherings as boards prepare formal canvass results for the Republican party.
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Chicago
Rawson
Lisnt Gorge R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Guthrie Center
Benker
Moore
Feeke Shais Santer
Fred Canfield
State Federation of Labor
Hose
Haines
Mason City
Gibson
Corning
Hadley
Nevada
Special Women's Features Planned for State Fair
Special features for the Iowa State Fair women's and children's department include a style show by the women of Iowa State College and a pageant titled The Maik Fairies by Miss Esse V Hathaway. Mrs. O A Olson heads the program committee as plans are set. The college girls will also present a house furnishing feature. Cub-committee meetings will be held in Des Moines this month during the National club biennial to advance preparations.
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Iowa State College
Esse V. Hathaway
Children’s
Iowa State Fair
O A. Olson
Forest City
Iowa
Des Moines
Forty-sixth G. A. R. encampment set for Ottumwa
Des Moines reports big preparations for the forty sixth annual encampment of the state G A R to be held in Ottumwa June 22 24 Gov Harding will speak at a large campfire Tuesday evening June 22 and review a parade Wednesday afternoon A one and one third fare is granted to G A R members and their families and allied organizations Many social events are planned for visitors.
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Des Moines
Ottumwa
Banker shoots opponent in heated political argument
Montezuma, June 12. A sharp political clash ended with banker FE D. Rayburn arrest after a shooting. The wounded opponent, Poweshiek County supervisor candidate A. E. Morgan, was struck in the neck but not seriously hurt. The incident followed a campaign confrontation on the main street.
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FE. D. Rayburn
Iowa
A. EB
Dick Morgan
Board of Supervisors
Poweshiek County
Mogieram
Billy Sunday Campaign in Oklahoma City Sparks Mixed Reactions
Tad Davenport reports that Billy Sunday is preaching in Oklahoma City, with some sinners converting while fathers hesitate and others resign. The campaign in the Southwest draws controversial elements to the capital, but Sunday remains in strong form promising a moral crackdown before the drive ends next Sunday.
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Davenport
Tad
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Waterloo News Writer Returns to Visit Old Friends
C A Bob Stephenson, former Evening Courier and Waterloo Daily Reporter reporter, arrives from Colfax Iowa after 12 years away. Once in modest means, he now appears prosperous with wife and has sold the Colfax Tribune to E P Tennant of Marble Rock. The couple plans a staged motor trip to the west coast likely to settle there.
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Bob
Stephenson
Fort Dodge Street Railway Boosts Fare to Eight Cents
Fort Dodge in June reports plans to revive the insolvent Fort Dodge Street Railway after three meetings with city officials led to a contract. Fare rises from four to eight cents for single rides and a dollar bought as sixteen rides. Jitney licenses within three blocks of rail lines will be revoked. The company, under receiver W H Buckles, has operated since 1919. A rehabilitation proposal was accepted by the city council after discussions, with a clause waiving charges for a strip along the tracks.
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Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Street Railway Company
A. O. Scott
Street Railway Company
W. H. Buckles
C. H. Crooks
Congeil
Divorce Granted by Italian King on Austrian Law
A historic divorce was granted in the name of the King of Italy by a Finme court. Italy has no divorce law, yet the court applied Austrian law to issue the decree in the king’s name. The report mentions a Dr Shattenborger and mentions locations and dates in a garbled text.
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Italy
Finme
Injunction Grabs Plymouth Gypsum Miners Strike
Fort Dodge Iowa June 12 A judge issued an injunction restraining Plymouth Gypsum miners from striking during ongoing labor dispute known as the mule case. The company argued contract terms and a state veterinarian’s testimony that the mule is fit for service while union leaders faced dismissal and renewed walkout threats. Local social notes follow with visits from family and friends and community church activities amid a busy period.
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Plymouth Gypsumpany
R. M. Wright
Hampton
Plymouth Gypsum Company
Denver
ethEc
Miners’ Union
Plymouth Gypsum
Chapmans Visit East Coast Friends During Respective Duties
Mr and Mrs B D Chapman of La Porte City arrived Friday to visit Mrs Chapman's relatives and their son Master Iiphart Bruce Chapman. Mr Chapman works for the Minneapolis YMCA and left Sunday to rejoin the association work with boys at Blunt Ridge, N C. Mrs Chapman accompanied him to Washington D C. for the trip.
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Jume
B.D. Chapman
Minneapolis
General Assembly
The
Association
BluntRidee
N.C
Chapman
Washington, D. C
Honest letter urges Foley Kidney Pills relief
A letter from Mrs Chas Gray of Detroit endorses Foley Kidney Pills for backache rheumatic pains and kidney and bladder trouble. She reports improved sleep and reduced pain and says she will continue using the remedy. The ad notes the product is sold everywhere.
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Foley
Chas. Gray
Gth St
Detroit
Mich
Flag Day Proclamation Issued by Gov Harding
Des Moines reports Gov Gev r. W. J. Harding has issued a proclamation designating June 14 as Flag Day. The declaration calls for appropriate observances and national pride across communities.
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Des Moines
Gevr
W. J. Harding
Commemorative Public Exercises Urged For June 14
A late draft invites the public to observe the day with exercises commemorating the spirit and glory of the nation. It emphasizes turning June 14 into a 5-fold day of remembrance and display of patriotic sentiment.
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Tion
Newman G A R official seeks hospital treatment
Des Moines June 13 George A Newman assistant adjutant general G A R has been in ill health for months and has gone to Methodist hospital for treatment.
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Des Moines
George A. Newman
Methodist Hospital
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