State Fair Board Gets Only 312000 Approval
Des Moines March 14 The senate appropriations committee cuts state fair funding and recommends 312000 for the cattle barn land purchase while probing tuberculosis inspection funding. The panel may favor 12500 for land for renting, and defers or reduces several autres bills including salaries for state employees and the historical society budget.
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Senate Committee On Appropriations
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Appropriations Committee
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State Historical Society
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State Animal Health Commission
Senator Haskellis Practical Joke Delays Iowa Senate
In Des Moines March ld angered by the state house crowd failing to shovel a path through snow and slush, Senator Renatorvilaskell of Linn County proposed adjournment and borrowing shovels. The plan passed but the senators did nothing while many aides caused a burst of variety ten minutes later.
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Story County
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Dee Moines
March
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State House
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Linn County
Flag usage dispute unsettles state press rulings
An erroneous state house report claimed the attorney general barred flag prints in newspapers under existing law. The AG's office did not issue such a ruling and no official decision was made. The discussion remained unofficial and was clarified later.
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State House
Attorney General
Intoxication as a Defense Faces Senate Clash
Des Moines reports that a proposal by Senator Chase to bar intoxication as a defense in criminal cases sparked a clash between committees. Lawmakers, including lawyers, oppose removing a key defense in murder trials, while the bill shifts between suppression of intemperance and judiciary panels.
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Chase
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Judiciary
Committee
House
Judiciary Committee
Fort Dodge Voters Nominate Ford In Municipal Ticket
Fort Dodge voters nominate the administration ticket led by Mayor John F. Ford with H B Busby W C Kehm and A H Northrup as opponents. Total vote 2688, about 1100 less than city total 3800. Ford led Smith by five votes and Collins by 42. Bunby topped 767 over White, Northrup beat O W Collins by 44 for council. Kehm trailed Northrup by 74 and led Collins by 20. Mason City returns show Potter Stanton Gould Lee Cadwell Kirschmen nominated for commissioners. Millard leads mayoral race in its outcome.
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F. W. Collins
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A. M. White
A. E L. Northrup
O. W. Collins
WC. Kehm
Fort Dodge Trades and Labor Assembly
Northrup
Mason City
Oom- Elste
Mondar
Potter
John Stanton
Monvor
J. C. Gould
Charles Lee
C. A. Cadwell
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LS. Millard
Pitt machine in trouble as Iowa House battles road legislation
Des Moines March 14 Rough sledding exposes rifts in the Pitt machine as bids to abolish state printer and binder offices move forward. Hall and Coakley introduce a bid system for official county printing while factions clash over Kimball primary reform and Foster road patrol bills. Speaker Pitt faces criticism as Democratic allies grow restless amid waning session.
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Pitt
Hall
Coakley
Tttt
Capitol Extension
Pitt-Johnston
Ubi
Douglas Rogers
Workmen's Compensation Bill Advances in Iowa House
Des Moines March 14 Amendments to Iowa workmen's compensation were passed by the house 101 to 1. The measure, agreed by unions and the Iowa Manufacturers' association, raises weekly benefits from six to fifteen dollars and creates a new deputy industrial commissioner. The bill now moves to the senate.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House
Griffin
Iowa Manufacturers’ Association
Senate
Iowa Falls weighs year's paving program plans
Iowa Falls council considers adding blocks of paving this year with west side streets and several additions in Estes Park and Welden Osgood areas. Cross streets in the north will be paved linking to years of improvements. Sewer and water extensions are under advisement for possible orders. Voters also approve two school sites at 15,000 and an addition at Harrison school for 23,000, totaling 77,800.
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Welden & Osgood
Foster
Iron River Street
Chautauqua Park
Wallmut Street
Mildred Avenue
Estes Park
Cedar Rapids
Harrison School
Political Hurdles in State Printer and Binder Abolition
Republican colleagues back some form of the rating system. If the offices of state printer and binder remain, an election will be needed by the general assembly. A caucus to elect printer and binder would place control with factions unfriendly to the Pit, and passage of abolition bills is doubtful in the house and almost certain to fail in the senate.
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General Assembly
Elect Printer and Binder
State Printer and Binder
House
Senate
James O Gregg Named New City Manager in Iowa Falls
James O. Gregg will assume duties as city manager of Iowa Falls succeeding E L Marriage who resigns set for April 1 but will take effect March 15 to allow transition. Gregg, formerly city clerk, has long served in city administration and hails from West Liberty.
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James O. Gregg
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Gregg
Grage
Ife
West Liberty
Men teachers urged for city playgrounds bill
Des Moines dispatch reports Representative Findlay backing a bill to let cities hire male playground instructors alongside women. The measure gained support as speakers argued men can positively influence child training and provide balanced supervision in schools. Windlay noted children seldom meet men in modern education.
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Des Moines
Findlay
Windlay
Paving Projects Let in Eldora and Ackley Iowa
Elgora and Ackley approve road work with asphaltic concrete projects. Eldora plans 42 blocks of paving at $1.65 per square yard, two cents above last year, while Ackley awards a $75,000 improvement with sheet asphalt at $1.68 per yard. The Eldora bid top was $1.70 per yard and curb and gutter will cost 65 cents per lineal foot.
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Towa Falls
Eldora
Ackley
Suffrage Test 16 Set for March 21
Des Moines March 14 The equal suffrage amendment was set as a special senate order for March 21. Senator Parker the author said there are enough votes to pass. Senator Kimball offered an amendment to submit the question to Iowa women to determine how many want to vote.
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Senate
Kimball
Parker
Chase
Gibson
Teachers Annuity Measure Faces Narrow House Vote
The Shortess teachers annuity bill with 150000 dollars appropriation is tied 17 to 17 in committee and set as a special order for March 21. A telephone franchise bill, also a special order for March 22, faces growing opposition and unlikely passage in the Iowa house.
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House
Appropriations Committee
House Telephones Committee
Iowa
Two Days Rain Valued Hundred Million Dollars
Des Moines reports a two day rain event valued at a hundred million dollars for winter wheat across several states. The moisture ended a long drought, improved soil for early ploughing, and boosted crop prospects while reducing fears of low prices after the war. Heavy snow aided Minnesota and Wisconsin, Iowa faced less snow earlier, and Nebraska and Missouri saw improved conditions. Farmers worry about seed costs amid high prices and uncertain postwar markets.
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Des Moines
Towa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Colds Cause Headache and Grip Ad Claims
An old advertisement claims that "LAXATIVE BROBO, QUININE" relieves colds and grip. The copy notes a single brand line "Bronto Quinine" and includes W. Groyve signature on the box. Likely a product promo from a periodical.
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W. Groyve
Nuxated Iron Endorsed By Senator Mason For Strength
A political campaign long and grueling, Illinois Congressman Senator Mason credits Nuxated Iron with renewed strength and endurance. Physicians including Dr. Howard James and Dr. King back the product, asserting organic iron boosts vitality, blood health, and stamina for nervous run-down individuals.
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Howard James
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New York
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