Fight on State Printer and Binder Heats Up in Iowa Legislature
Des Moines reports a code revision bill favored by Gov. Harding aims to form a three member code commission and possible special session to act on its report. Senate and House consider abolishing the state printer and binder with bids and contracts for printing. A bill to aid county farm crop agents passes 27 to 17 in the Senate, and measures on streetcar heating and public comfort stations advance.
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Friends of the Bil
Law Enforcement Appropriation Battles Move Ahead
March reports from Cedar Rapids describe ongoing fights over a 25.0 million appropriation for the attorney general and governor. Lawmakers aim to split funds between the two offices to avoid buck-passing on enforcement. In Davenport, one man cars are prepared for Tri-City service, with large pargas shipped to upgrade lines.
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Jonusson
Te Woll
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Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Tri-City
Five Year Quail Closed Season Voted by Iowa House
In Des Moines on March 15 the Iowa House voted 61 to 32 to approve a five year closed season on quail. The Turner bill now goes to the Senate for action amid sharp criticism from Rep Finley and Rep Wilson, who accuse state officials of lobbying against game protection.
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Lowa
Wilson
Roads Fight Not Ended in Iowa Highway Debate
Des Moines March 15. J C Wenders district engineer for federal aid for roads told the house highways committee the road fight continues after last Saturday’s defeat of three highway bills. A one man commission could satisfy the federal government while retaining current powers, Iowa’s five year federal aid share would be 2 200 000 provided the legislature accepts Uncle Sam’s offer. Bond issues may be required if federal aid is accepted, and loss of federal funds could occur if state funds are not provided.
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Mare
J.C. Wenders
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Johnston-Pitt
Elwood
Wenders
Iowa
Uncle Sam
Johnston
Harding
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Pitt
Hall
Towa
Wonders
Morningside Gym Storms Spar Over Ban on Men
Male students at Morningside College stormed the gym during a basketball game defying a faculty ban. Officials stopped the contest as the college president demanded an apology, which the students refused to give.
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Sioux City
Morningside College
40 Cent Gasoline Would Be Result of Proposed Test
Des Moines reports that experts told the senate committee on motor vehicles that Iowa gasoline could drop to 40 cents a gallon by next fall if Whitmore Oil’s distillation test for gasoline benzine and naphtha is applied statewide. They noted wartime refineries and car growth have shifted standards and that South Carolina’s higher fuel cost highlights potential savings. The bill was expected to be amended or killed.
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Iowa
Senate
Whitmore
Kansas
Oklahoma
Whitmore’s
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Engineers at Iowa State honor Saint Patrick’s weekend display
Ames March 16. About 800 engineers at Iowa State College prepare a weekend open house to demonstrate engineering education in action. The engineering division will show equipment valued at three quarters of a million dollars. Open Friday afternoon and Saturday, with many visitors expected from the state high school basketball finals in Ames.
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Iowa State College
Artans Wield Axes In Logan Tree Removal
Unable to find workers, J. W. Sister and J. C. Hunter borrowed two axes and quickly felled a 22 inch tree to clear a blockage in Logan Iowa on March 8.
Iowa Adopts 49 Pound Flour Sacks Standard
Des Moines report states Iowa Senate approved the Finley bill aligning sacks to 49 pounds and set 196 pounds per four barrel as the standard. Millers resisted, arguing common sacks previously held 48 pounds and fear harder competition under the new weights.
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Jowa Millers
Elmer Wilbur to Take Farragut Leader Editor Post
Shenandoah Iowa report says Elmer Wilbur, editor of the Shenandoah World, will assume ownership of the Farragut Leader after buying it during a business trip. He has long served with the Sentinel Post and World, while the retiring editor James Johnson contemplates his next steps. Wilbur is noted as a former member of Company I, Third Iowa regiment, who served at the border.
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Sentinel Post
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Prominent Newton Business Leader Dies After Illness
Newton Iowa March 15. T G Bryant 53 a prominent businessman died after a short illness caused by a hernia. Bryant served as president of the Newton Commercial association and as vice president of a large local manufacturing firm. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Bryant
Newton Commercial Association
Des Moines Debuts Law Banning Daytime Amusements
A House bill introduced by Newton Peters would outlaw baseball games and horse races along with other amusements for the entire 24 hours of Decoration Day, rather than merely extending a 2 PM cut off.
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Newton Peters
Read This Man's Testimony on Swamp-Root Remedy
A 1912 testimonial describes kidney and bladder relief after using Swamp-Root. Henry Fiege of Superior Wisconsin reports long-term health restoration after a month’s use and credits the product with curing his family’s nighttime kidney issues. Notary public verification and a request for ten cents for a sample are included.
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Henry Firge
Oakes Ave
Superior
Wis
Henry Fiegse
J. J. Moss
Swat the Rooster Proclamation Aims June First
Des Moines reports the Iowa Wholesale Egg and Poultry Dealers association plans a June 1 proclamation to curb fertile egg production. Gov Warding may issue the order to reduce incubations and storage risks, saving only younger cockerels hatched this year. The strategy follows similar measures in other states and targets better egg stability next winter.
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Harding
Iowa Wholesale Egg. Butter and Poultry Dealers’ Association
State Association
Savery Hotel
Warding
Eastern
New $150 000 School Site Chosen in Centerville
Centerville Iowa reports March 16 that the site for the new 150000 dollar high school has been selected. The project will upgrade facilities and expand educational capacity in the community.
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Centerville
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Reform Remedy
An 19th century advertisement claims catarrh is constitutional and cannot be cured by local means. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as an internal treatment by a top physician, with tonics and blood purifiers targeting mucous surfaces. Testimonials are offered, with price 75 cents and availability through Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Cheney & CO
Toledo
Are Baths Necessary A bold health claim in an advertisement
An advertisement promotes internal bathing with the Tur Bin Cascade claiming it can remove all poisonous waste and relieve constipation. It cites testimonials from H W Chandler of Comanche Town and notes the product is stocked by Hansen Wansen’s Drug Store in Waterloo with a booklet explaining why modern man is only 56 percent efficient.
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Comanche
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Hansen & Wansen
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Waterloo
J. B. I. Cascades
New School Building Planned Adjacent to High School
The board has purchased a building directly north and west of the current high school. The existing structure will become a grammar school, with close proximity aiding mutual work. Contracts will be let soon, and construction will start this summer, aiming to be finished for fall 1918 use.
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Sctual Board
Cures Cold in One Day Ad Priced at 25c
A vintage ad promotes LAXATIVIS BROMO QUININE under the headline Cures Cold in One Day. It urges asking for the full name and mentions signature 13) W. GROVE. The message emphasizes a single unit price of 25 cents for the remedy.
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