Strief picked for Iowa board of control by governor
J H Strief of Sioux City president of the Federation of Labor has been named by Gov Warditg to join the Iowa state board of control, replacing Wm J Dixon whose term ends July 1. Strief, a printer by trade and former Sioux City Tribune employee, will resign as federation president before July 1. He is active in labor measures before the legislature and is a Republican. Also mentioned is Hon region Democrat Hon W D Sheean pursuing the parole board vacancy, and Judge Stevens of Sidney discussed for the supreme court seat. Adjournment talks emphasize finishing work properly while the Senate calendar contains major appropriation bills. Governor likely delays announcement on some positions.
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Des Moines
J. H. Strief
Sioux City
Federation of Labor
W. L. Warditg
State Board of Control
Wm. J. Dixot
Sac City
Strief
State Federation
Typographical Union
Sioux City Tribune
Sincre
Wao. D. Sheean
Anamosa
Jones County
General Assembly
Board of Parole
J. H. McConlague
Sheean
Juliut
Moore
Senate
Liett
Iis
House
Double platoon system of city firemen dead
Des Moines reports that Senator Taskel faced a tough committee vote on his double platoon firemen bill. The measure was sent to indefinite postponement after vociferous debating by Taskel and backers, who argued the code references tangled lawyers.
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Des Moines
March & Lawyers
Itaskel
Senate Committee On
Tisskell Hay
Senate
Ebietis
Powwow at Vinton a Great Success
Vinton hosts a lively powwow with a large cafeteria turnout and music intervals. Rev LOM Warren provides an address. WL Willetrahe of the Garrison Industri club speaks. Revival services continue to draw interest, with Rev Aaron Monser leading campaign activities.
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Vinton
Maret
Anent & Auto Co
Evr
Intervalce Prostam
Rev Lom. Warren
Speerh Jtuses
Willetrahe Lndlustri Club
Garrison Wa
Iowa Attorney General Defends Liquor Shipments Case
Des Moines march attorney general Havmer emphatically denied Auto-saloon league charges of playing politics in the state prohibition issue He states the test case concerns railroad power to ship liquor into Iowa for personal use and will go before the supreme court at the earliest date He notes injunctions against Adams Express M and St L and Rock Island and says expanding cases would delay final action and that the law must be clarified before further action
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Des Moines
Havmner
W. Barber
Auto-saloon League
Havner
Iowa
Supreme Court
Barber
District Court
Department of Justice
Adams Express Company
Nock Island
Department 23
Rock Island Railroad
Creamery at New Hartford Enjoys a Prosperous Year
Martford Iowa March 6 at the annual meeting of the New Hartford Cooperative Creamery Co. W J Harmon and Wm Kramer were reelected as directors for three years. Officers chosen for the coming year include W J Harmon president Uhrig Wolf vice president K Farnworth secretary Iris Petersen buttermaker Robt Woelfensperger treasurer L G Ensign. The report highlights a profitable year due to efficient management and high butter quality with strong butterfat receipts and average prices to patrons.
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Martford
Maretta
New Hartford Co-operative Creamery Co
W. J.armon
Wm. Kramer
W. J. Harmon
Uhrig Wolf
Ik. K. Farnworth
Iris Petersen
Robt,Woelfensperger
L. G. Ensign
Governor Backing Johnston Roads Bill Sparks House Debate
Des Moines March 8 Gov. W L Harding backs the Johnston road bill as he privately urged at least four house members to support it, aiming to abolish the state highway commission. The move prompts talks among factions led by Elwood Markie Larson Shortess, with plans to merge rival bills and a question about administration aims to push the issue to the senate. Secretary Witt later said the governor does not plan further active pressure.
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Des Moines
W. L. Harding
Johnston
State Highway Commission
Marding
Stosson
Plonniken
Miles
Larson
Lauree
Mooty
Menniken
Slosson
Elwood
Highway Commission
Elwood-Markie
Larson-Shortess
Elwoodites
Socalled
Progressive Road
House
Senate
Gov. Harding
Johnston Road
Pitt-Johnston
Iowa
Witt
Inaugural Marshall Address Read and Jail Sentence
Sioux City March Arnold Brown charged with drunkenness sentenced by Police Judge Id dings to seven days in jail. In Mount Vernon Hugh Boyd educator and professor of Latin at Cornell died yesterday aged about 80. Grinnell Canning to start canning beans using new machinery and California beans shipped to Grinnell, about 2,880 bushels.
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Sioux City
Arnold Brown
Policn
Iddings
Road
Marshall
Corned
Mount Vernon
Hugh Boyd
Pioneer Town
Cornell College
Carnegie
Ohio University
Tie
Cornell
Geaneville Moody
Grinnell Toow
Grinnell, In
Grinnell Canning Company
California
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Endorsed
A historical advertisement claims Kilmer’s Swamp Root benefits kidney liver and bladder issues. Druggists J P Potter and Hunter & Co praise it after years of customer use. The ad urges readers to request a sample by sending ten cents and notes available bottle sizes.
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Kilmer
J.P. Potter
Tsth
Piggott, Ark
Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, XN
Waterloo Evening Courier
Keokuk's Early Pioneers and Myths of the First Cabin
An 820 era tale recalls Dr. Samuel C. Muir building the first tog cabin on Keokuk site and marrying a Sac woman who saved his son. By 12 families, Keokuk formed a social life with dances, boxing, and racing. A French visitor notes lore of Blondexu and a lands-for-marriage offer from Louise Dauphin, reflecting frontier temptations and intrigue.
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Keokuk
Samuel C. Muir
Edinburgh University
Maurice Mondeau
Charles Larpen
Teur
Blondeau
Blondexu
Louise Dauphin
Altho
Louise
Iowa Legislature Passes Auto Law and Labor Bills
Iowa House approves a model headlight dimmer rule and passes bills enabling cities to open comfort stations, increasing county supervisor pay, and instituting annual township trustee elections. A coal yard and mine leasing measure for cities was taken up but postponed. Senator Chase led the fight to calendar the coal powers bill amid coal famine concerns.
Blue Law Repeal Bill Advances In Iowa Legislature
Des Moines reports that the house committee on political regulations has reported out the blue law repeal bill with a recommendation to place it on the calendar. The measure would allow cities under 10 000 population to repeal Sunday closing laws by ordinance while larger cities retain broader Sunday amusement freedoms. The bill was slightly amended from the original to grant broader authority to big cities. A strong campaign surrounds the issue.
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Senate
Wednasday
Committee On Cities and Towns
Chage
Des Moines
Iowa
Repeal Effort Faces Uncertain Legislature Fate
A brief item notes that the campaign to repeal the blue laws has support but success of the pending measure remains uncertain in both legislative branches. The report highlights ongoing political hurdles and conflicting positions among lawmakers.
Attorney General Havner and Villisca Grand Jury Clash
Red Oak Iowa March reports say sensational developments are expected tomorrow in the Villisca murder grand jury probe. Attorney General Havner and detective J N Wilkerson, who has worked on the case for four years, have clashed over controls of the investigation. The attorney general seeks an unbiased probe free from influence.
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Red Oak
Havner
J. N. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Southwestern Radmord Co buys Council Bluffs land
Council Bluffs deeds filed by Thomas B. Gibson of Chicago right of way agent for the Northwestern Railroad company show Southwestern Radmord Co purchasing property near the Northwestern railroad depot and shops. Aggregate consideration runs about 72000 dollars. Company plans for the land are not disclosed.
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Council Bluffs
Northwestern Railroad
Thomas B. Gibson
Chicago
Northwestern Railroad Company
Gen H A Allen to Reside in Waterloo
Despite Rotary efforts to keep Iowa Telephone district offices in Cedar Rapids, the transfer to Waterloo is complete with 56 workers now based there. The relocation consolidates administrative operations in Waterloo, ending Cedar Rapids’ role in the district.
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H. A. Allen
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Rotary Club
Iowa Telephone Company
Iowa telegraph offices move to Waterloo quarters
HA Allen district commercial manager and former commander of the Iowa brigade on the Mexican border will relocate his family as plans firm up. He remains Cedar Rapids based while Waterloo becomes new district headquarters in Iowa Telephone building. Goodyear Marshall offices on South Second Street are rented for the Waterloo setup.
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HA. Allen
Iowa Brigade
Cedar Rapids
Allen
Waterloo
Altho
Iowa Telephone Company
Goodyear- Marshall
South Second Street
Coated Tongue Means and Liver Clues
A medical note by Dr. L C Babcock links a coated tongue and bad taste to liver issues, describing toxins from clogged intestines and uric acid buildup. It promotes Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and Annric as remedies to clear uric acid and restore circulation.
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Dr. L. C. Babcoce
Hemmeter
Pierce
Doctor Pierce
One Day Cold Cure Ad Promises Signature Product
An advertisement touts a single product Bromo Quinine as a genuine cold remedy. It features the claim Cure a Cold in One Day and includes the signature of B W Grove with a price of 25 cents.
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B. W. Grove
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Aches
An old newspaper note touts Sloan's Liniment as a fast penetrating remedy for external pains. It claims to ease stiffness after long drives or cold waits, targeting gout neuralgia toothache bruises and sprains with ready application for fingers wrists and arms. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes from all druggists.
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Sloan
Pinex cough syrup promises strong relief and savings
An old advertisement extols Pinex as the leading cough remedy in the United States and Canada. It explains mixing 234 ounces with sugar syrup to create a full pint costing about 54 cents, claiming swift relief from throat inflammation, tickle, and phlegm, with uses for bronchitis and asthma. The ad notes the product by The Pinex Co in Fort Wayne and offers a satisfaction guarantee.
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United States
Canada
Pinex Co
Ft, Wayne
Catarch Catarrh Cure Promoted by Cheney Co
An old advertisement touts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as a remedy for catarrh claiming the product clears the blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts the medicine is prescribed by physicians, combines tonics and blood purifiers, and promises wonderful results and testimonials.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Price
Eali
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Iternung
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Hunter & CO
Dinggist
Pine Star, Ark
Little Stories of
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Ottumwa
State Dairy and Food Commission
American Automobile Association
Bruce
Wenstrand
Own'rs
Southwestern Radmord CO
Allcock
Eretel On
Hemiter
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West Fourth Street
John Berg Auto Co
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