Public Opinion on Iowa GOP Governor Race in 1923 Primaries
Des Moines reports early Republican contenders for governor include Nate Kendall of Albia and Weems of Arlington with organized support. Des Moines Y M C A worker Charles A. Rawson may run after France service, Lt. Gov. Ernest R. Moore expected to announce, and Attorney General Havner rumored. Women may vote in primaries if legislature permits, potentially doubling primary participation. Speaker Arsh McFarlane of Waterloo is mentioned as a possible lieutenant governor candidate, though he has not announced.
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Des Moines
Nate Kendall
Albia
Weems
Arlington
Charles A. Rawson
France
Ernest R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Havner
Clem Jimball
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Arsh McFarlane
Waterloo
McFarlane
Town House
Vocational Education Studied By Orange School Director
OQ H Neher director of agriculture in the Orange consolidated schools attended the National Society for Vocational Education annual convention in St Louis with 300 delegates from 45 states. He represented Iowa to carry back ideas for agricultural supremacy while the group shapes provisions of the Smith Hughes act. Topics included rehabilitation of wounded soldiers and lessons of the war on industrial training. Requests for information should go to the federal board for vocational education in Washington or the district office in St Louis. Timeis Lump. $7. Phone 1501.
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H. Neher
Orange Consolidated Schools
St. Louis
National Society For Vocational Education
Neher
David Sneddan
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Washington, D.C
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
The
Federal Board
Chemical Bldg
Mrs Jane Thomas Dies in Des Moines at 99
Des Moines March 1 Mrs Jane A Thomas known as Grandma Thomas died Thursday night at her daughter Mrs Carrie Ve Kidpaths home She was likely the oldest resident of Des Moines having celebrated her ninety ninth birthday last December Born in Somershire England she and husband came to Anverton in 1872 later settling in Independence Iowa They moved to Des Moines about 13 years ago Mr Thomas died soon after Survived by daughter Mrs Kidpath two sons C L Thomas Avetin Minnesota and W T Thomas Topeka Kansas eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren
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Des Moines
Jane A. Thomas
Grandma" Thomas
Carrie Ve Kidpath
Pural
Billy Sunday
Iago
Mia
Thomas
Ma’ Sunday
Somersbirshire
England
Anverton
Independence
Mr. Thomas
Mra
C. L. Thomas
Avetin, Minn
W. Tl
Topeka
Kan
Children Colds Cautions and Home Remedies
Parents can protect the community and peace of mind by keeping children home when snuffles or watery eyes appear. The ad recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children, noting it contains no opium and helps loosen coughs, aid expectoration, relieve the lungs, and help the body throw off the cold.
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Mature
Afraid To Tell Mother Cascarets Candy Cure Ad
A vintage ad urges mothers to give Cascarets candy like treatment for sick children. It claims Cascarets cleanse liver and bowels, ease feverish symptoms, and avoid stomach upset while tasting like candy and costing 10 cents per box.
Parents Confounded by Conflicting Soldier Son Reports
Htarapton, Ta, Mirch d The metti clencs from the intelligence department of the q deerment ax to the WA Js J Jn Prone Pw brought home to Matuptert people. He was reported killed in action then wounded, with no letters received. A distant phone call reached relatives, but location and status remained unclear. Enlisted, he took out soldiers insurance, which could aid his parents if proven deceased. The confusion unsettles the family as they await definitive word.
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Intelligence Department
George Kottenfeutel
Jlampton
Sutdler
France
Nashville
Man Seeks Rest of Personal Effects Then Hangs Self
March 1 report from a rural area states Byrd, a young farmer near Varlin, drowned in worry over a deal and missing implements. He left a widow and four children, and after not returning home a search found him hanging from a rope in a barn loft on his 40 acre farm. The Courier ad notes a want ad offering “best results.”
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Jefferson
Byrd
Varlin
Wicks
Courier
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Baily
East Fourth Street
W. C. Logan
Saller
Waterloo Savings Bank Bond Department
Peerless
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Union Motor Car CO
West Fifth Street
the Peerless Saxon Auto Co
Dubuque, Iowa
Lattner Motor Car Co
Ohio
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Hall-Ekfest CO
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Gates’ Waterloo Business College
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