Road harmony hopes rise after highway fight
Des Moines March 13. Leaders from rival road factions met to seek a harmony program to avoid the road issue becoming a political flashpoint. Governor Harding aims to keep road matters nonpartisan, backing a central highway authority and bond questions face scrutiny, while two bills Foster patrol and federal aid measures loom as possible bipartisan progress.
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Des Moines
State Highway Commission
Harding Anaious
Harmony
Ger
Yarding
Johnston
Autobiography of Rev John Nash describes frontier Iowa 1851
The reminiscence recounts Des Moines as a log cabin village of 500, Nash’s teaching exams, a frac tion controversy, a cold Des Moines school, Nash’s frugal board for $2 weekly, long preacher walks, a murder and a suicide after a dance, and a deputation requesting publication.
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Iowa
John A. Nash
Des Moines
Mr. Nash
John MacVicar
Des Molnea
Board Ofeducation
Jie
Nash
Des Moines Debate on License Reform and Woman Suffrage
Des Moines reports the legislature mulls repealing the three year plate and yearly license system in favor of annual plates. Dealers would collect fees on new cigars. many motorists avoid the tax under the current law. Woman suffrage resubmission gains ground with likely floor votes and committee support later in the week.
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Wilts
Senate
Des Moines
Motorista
House Motor Vehicles Committee
Luday
Iowa
General Assembly
Constitutional Amendment Committee
Senate approves Whitmore bill and pension for northern Town brigade
The senate passed the Whitmore bill extending search warrant powers to seize illegal liquor en route to destinations and allow entry to transfer stations and storage places. It also approved a $28 monthly pension for survivors of the northern Town brigade, noting Civil War veterans already drawing pensions are ineligible. Additional funds were authorized for a Soldiers Home building at Marshalltown, costing $65,000, and for the state railroad commission’s operations for two years, $19,000 above prior allotment. Attorney General Havner’s $25,000 law enforcement request remains under review, with part to fund state tax litigation against Mississippi River Power Company.
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Whitmore
Senate
House
Northern
Iowa
Indiana
Marshalltwon
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Havner
Mississippi River Power Company
Ice in River at Muscatine Endure Winter Breaks Soon
Muscatine March 13 report notes the Mississippi ice began to move southward after a long winter stay of over three months. Thickness reached one to three feet in most areas with no damage reported from the break. The seasonal opening set records, with a longer closing period than recent years and a historic comparison to 1881 and 1858 patterns.
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Muscatine
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Winter Wheat Deficiency Affects Iowa Crop Outlook
Des Moines March 13 Reports from Wallace's Farmer and crop observers indicate a big deficiency in Iowa winter wheat this year. Acreage is down and a harsh winter may kill a substantial portion, though heavy rains could improve the outlook. Early estimates suggest a very light crop pending April 1 updates.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wallace
George A. Wells
Great West Drain Dealers’ Association
Hpmestead
Caddock Will Have Supporters in Omaha Wrestling Match
Omaha dispatch notes Iowa representation for the Stecher Caddock world championship bout on April 9. Gene Melady reports Anita Iowa sends 350 ringside seats by special train with town banner We Are for Caddock. Sioux City Des Moines and Davenport also seek reservations for the big event.
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Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Stecher-Caddock
Gene Melady
Anita
Caddock
Sioux City
Des Moines
Davenport
Towa
Melady
Ousting Dubuque County Supervisors Sought
Organized taxpayers in Dubuque County have asked Attorney General Winnen to remove two of the three county supervisors. Bud Ferring and Lynch, both from Dubuque township, are accused of holding office contrary to state law. The move follows bids for county medical contracts and prior disputes over election plurality and contracting decisions.
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Ly County
Winvner
Dubuque County
Boant
Budank Ferring
Lynch
Ferring
Dubuque
Jiien
Dite
Pr. McLaughlin
Dr. Tones
Burt
Hawkeye Nine to Meet Clubs of Two Leagues
The State university nine schedules six preseason games with Moline of the Three I, dates set for April 27. Five games against Central Association from Mason City follow, giving an eleven game early season schedule. Coach Howard Jones to represent the university in Chicago March 24 for 1917 football conference selections.
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Towa City
State University
Central Association
Mason City
Hawkeyes
Iowa Board of Control of Athletics
Howard Jones
University At
Chicago
Fourteen Years With Swamp Root Kidney Remedy
A 1916 letter from Diagonal Drug & Jewelry Co. of Diagonal Missouri praises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root with fourteen years of experience. The note claims reliable relief for kidney and bladder issues and urges readers to request a sample bottle and a booklet, mentioning Waterboro Evening Courier and offering bottles for sale nationwide.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Waterjoo Evening Courier
Tells on the kidneys in Waterloo ad claims
Waterloo residents affected by overwork and stress on kidneys. an advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy. G S Payne, a Waterloo shoemaker, testifies to relief after using one box, with a price of five cents. Foster-Milburn Co. BUffalo N Y advertises the product.
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Waterloo
Dean
G. S. Payne
Shoemaker
Fowler St
Payne
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Iowa Suffrage Debate Mixes House Vote and Household Jokes
The article notes a legislative split over whether to send the suffrage issue to the next legislature before a people’s vote in Iowa. It mentions Senator Frailey opposite his wife on the matter, a lighthearted dispute reflecting the broader suffrage fight.
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Iowa
Frailey
Welden Construction Co. Formed in Iowa Falls
Iowa Falls March 13 Welden Construction Co Inc is the new enterprise to be started this spring. Officers are Ernest Welden president L L Welden vice president and W E B Welden secretary treasurer former supervisor and postmaster. Articles of incorporation soon filed.
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Iowa Falls
Welden Construction Co., Inc
Ernest Welden
Thor Construction Co
L. L. Welden
W. E B. Welden
Board of Supervisors
Iowa Falls school board reelects Bowman and Burlingame
Iowa Falls March 13 despite a heavy snowstorm the school election drew strong interest and a good vote old board members A J Bowman and C C Burlingame were reelected by solid margins Bowman 304 Burlingame 283 with Berfield 135 votes backed by opponents to the incumbents Piles advertising segment appears in the same column offering PAZO ointment with a 50 cent price
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Iowa Falls
A. J. Bowman
Cc. A. Burlingame
Bowman
Burlingame
Berfield
Davenport to Build Airplane Factory in Davenport IA
Davenport plans an airplane factory to produce land and water biplanes for military use with a flying school. Led by Lane and French interests, Reed Lane Dick R. Lane and G. Decker French are affiliated, William Cook to supervise. Initial output four to six planes monthly, with two machines ready 80 days after starting.
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Davenport
Lane
Reed Lane
Dick R. Lane
G. Decker French
William Cook
High Court Affirms Dobson Damage Suit
The supreme court yesterday affirmed a 1500 dollar jury award against the city of Waterloo in favor of Mrs. W. A. Dobson who broke a leg in a fall on Prospect avenue February 16, 1915. Dobson was bedfast for weeks and her injuries were deemed permanent. E H McCoy represented the plaintiff Burr A Brown defended the city. The court also modified and affirmed a separate stock assessment case.
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Supreme Court
Waterloo
W. A. Dobson
Prospect Avenue
Supreme court affirms Reed v Wellsboro damages ruling
The court yesterday affirmed a damage suit by Mrs. Reed against the town of Wellsboro after a fall on a sidewalk. She was awarded 3,000 by the jury, but Judge F. C. Platt granted a new trial motion filed by Wellsboro counsel, a ruling the supreme court sustained on appeal.
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F. McElhinney
Blackhawk County
Supreme Court
Reed
Wellsboro
F. C. Platt
Leon forms Chamber of Commerce in organized effort
Business men of Leon Texas have organized a chamber of commerce with 75 members after a banquet Friday night. The event marks the start of formal steps toward the group’s establishment and aims to promote local business interests.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Leon
Boy, 17, Severely Injured In Bicycle Crash
Fort Madison Iowa March 13 Gilbert Mayo a 17 year old high school freshman was riding home from school when his bicycle was caught between two automobiles his back was broken the incident occurred on a public street and he was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Fort Madison
Gilbert Mayo
Hope Turns to Help After Remedy Found
Mrs. Mary J. Jewell of Barrien Springs Michigan credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with rapid relief from long standing bowel trouble and piles after trying many remedies. She praises the booklet guidance and notes the product is mild and non addictive. A trial bottle is offered free by Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Mingis and the medicine is sold at fifty cents a bottle.
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Tle
Dr. Caldwell
Dr. Caldwel
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello, Mingis
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