Republicans of Polk Not Bound in Des Moines Fight
Des Moines report outlines Republican and Democratic factional maneuvering over delegation picks and posts in Polk County. Despite claims of auditorial influence, delegates reflect personal loyalties and county-wide strategies. A proposed ballots rule faced strong rejection as candidates jockey for votes and committee control ahead of council actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nes Moinas Post- Lustice
Huffman
State Committee
Connolly
Charles Keyes
John DeMar
Namayshaw
Dallas
Harry Evans
John Mulvaney
Congress
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Real Wonder Worker For Wrinkled Faces
A described cosmetic lotion promises rapid, notable facial improvements using a powdered compound. The text extols ease of use, dramatic wrinkle reduction, and a younger appearance, urging readers to consult a pharmacist for the so called favorite formula and its refreshing, soothing effect on tired complexions.
Dynamite Cap Explosion Injures Modale Boy
A six year old Modale boy, listed as Ber, suffered a serious injury when a dynamite cap exploded in his hand while he carried it toward the hayman. The blast tore a hole in his breast and damaged a finger and thumb, with other injuries described as less serious. His condition was reported serious and one May die as a result of the accident.
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Ber
Beveihmer
Hayman
Old employees in Insurance Dept shift ten auditors
Des Moines reports that ten assistants in the Auditor's Office will move to the new Insurance Department under Commissioner English. The payroll, about $16,000 yearly, will transfer with the staff, and most of the current force will be retained to ensure efficient administration.
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Des Moines
Commissioner of Insurance
Insurance Department
English
Bleakley
C. &. Dyrkit
Bleak
Brunee Opeupitivs
John W. Nailer
Cherokee County
Geth
Albers
Polk County
Lewis
Edmundson
The Busy Ladies Aid at Linden Mf. E. Church
An entertainment event titled The Busy Ladies Aid is offered at Linden Missionary E. Church on Thursday evening, date May 2. Admission is 2 1/2 percent and 110 cents with proceeds benefiting parsonage land.
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Linden Mf. E
Waterloans Tilted By Movie Attendance At Four Seven Hundred
Daily attendance at Waterloo moving picture houses is about 4,700 with total weekly attendance near 32,900. Admissions run ten to fifteen cents for adults, five for children, with one theater charging fifteen and another five. Most houses operate daily except one on Bridge street. the business is said to be unusually good this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Moving Picture Show
Moving Picture Houses
Bridge Street
No Divorce Possible With Husband Dead Des Moines
In a Des Moines case the Iowa Supreme Court ruled a divorce could not be granted after the husband’s death. The court upheld the lower court decision awarding the wife a divorce and $15,000 alimony, finding the death left executors to divide the estate while preserving the alimony and divorce outcomes already decreed. The ruling maintains the lower court’s split of the estate and confirms the divorce cannot be granted posthumously.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
M. B. Doolittle
Anna E. Doolittle
Tinplittle
Howard County
Doolittle
J. H. Jones
High Court
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Monito
Agh Howe
POLK
UNEP
Postoffice
Democrats
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Lincoln Park
East
Modale
NEW State Business Section
Pitteen
DR. Pierce
Br Pierre
R. V. Pierce, M
Buffalo
N.Y
Halpin & Heald
Sycamore Street
G. E. Brebner
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