Porter to Run Against Harding for Iowa Governor
Des Moines report says Porter, endorsed by Democrats, will compete with Harding in the race for Iowa governor. A Sunday conference confirmed Porter’s candidacy. the party plans to back him at March 28 meetings. Also noted: several congressmen seek nomination papers while others face opposition. N D Ely of Davenport named for Congress in the Second district.
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Mason City
G. N. Haugen
Porter to Seek Iowa Governorship as Democrat
Claude R. Porter of Centerville has agreed to run for Iowa governor on the Democratic ticket pending personal affairs. Prominent leaders Nick Reed of Ottumwa and Dr J W Reynolds of Creston announced the plan, with a state conference set for March 28 to nominate the ticket and draft a platform.
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Ottumwa
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Creston
State Central Committee
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Des Moines Soldier Elmer Spears Dies in France
Elmer Spears of Des Moines dies in France from heart disease while serving in the sanitary detachment of the Third Iowa. He would have turned 21 in May, was a senior at East High noted for track and football, and a leader in student activities. His mother, Mrs. Frank Spears, learned of his death from the War Department. His father had died two years earlier.
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Elmer Spears
France
Frank Spears
Iowa
East High
War Department
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Bear on train provokes Creston evacuation scare
A March 23 Express train news relay reports a bear broke from a crate in the baggage car near Creston. Local men armed with clubs and guns rushed to the car but found the bear, named Brain, inclined to be friendly and it was recaptured without incident.
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Typhoid Cases Linked to City Water in Dubuque
Hamilton, epidemiologist for the state board of health, presents a verbal report on the typhoid outbreak in Dubuque suggesting river water pumped through the main may be the cause. He stops short of certainty but notes many January cases and commends the local board of health for its efforts.
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Buchanan County to Have Woman Agent
A woman agent will assist with organization work in Buchanan County Iowa as part of a county extension effort. The new office opens next week in the Mirst Netenal bank with the cabinet maker Quality Display Company involved.
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National Army
Work Done by Rev. J. G. Orth
Des Moines March 23 Rev John C Orth president of the German American Patriotic association reports to the state council of national defense on enrolling loyal Germans and aiding the war effort at home He says German communities resist admitting Germanys atrocities and some politicians oppose this work while others push to use it as a campaign issue Labor Commissioner A L Rick reports on farm labor conditions and wages and county councils defense plans for stronger organization.
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Woman Married to Seven Soldiers Accused of Alimony Fraud
Ruth Roberts 82, married in December 1917 to Harvey Zellner 19, allegedly wed seven army men including one lieutenant and six privates to receive 22 a month in allowances. She remains in jail in Ox fen as her husband lies charged with desertion. authorities investigate her role and claims of government payoffs.
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Salt Lake City
Zemo Promises Clear Skin At Low Cost
The E W Rose Co of Cleveland promotes Zemo as a remedy for eczema pimples blackheads blotches and ringworms. Sold at drug stores for 35 cents smaller sizes and one dollar for extra large bottles. The antiseptic liquid is clean penetrating non greasy easy to apply and inexpensive per use.
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McAdoo Misquoted on War Building Curtailment
A city observer defends Secretary McAdoo’s war era building policy, stating letters to Connor and Gompers accurately reflect his views. He argues only essential construction should proceed to preserve labor and materials for national needs, urging citizens to weigh personal convenience against national welfare.
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Secretary of the Treasury
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A. ©. Johnson
Washington
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Mooresville
Ind
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Kansas City
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the Lumberman
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Connor
United States
Iowa pig production to rise 16 to 20 percent this year
Des Moines reports the state dairy and food department finds an anticipated 16 to 20 percent increase in hog production for the current year. Commissioner Varney notes higher feed costs and potentially smaller corn acreage, yet the outlook remains encouraging based on pig-rearing reports including a Geneva sow producing 12, 17, and 19 pigs across three litters. Red river water shortage limits bath access in Fisher Minnesota, with council designated bathing days.
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State Dairy and Food Department
Iowa
Varney
W. H. Laipple
Geneva
Red Cross goose auction tops Iowa carnival totals
At a two day Red Cross carnival in Iowa Falls a record poultry sale raised over 15000 dollars with a goose auctioned for 12000 dollars becoming the town's highest priced bird. Auctioneer J W Ltown drove bids from ten thousand upward as producing stock drew strong competition. The bird will be sent to Eldora if it commands a higher price. otherwise it returns to Iowa Falls.
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Eldora
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California
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Tinos Cavalry
Man Reunites After 50 Years To Validate Civil War Discharge
A veteran, who first enlisted with the Seventh Illinois Infantry, pursued records at the War Department. Half a century later he located former comrades and obtained affidavits to support his formal discharge from the Minots infantry, securing official grounds for his service.
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Longtime city resident and contractor behind local elevators
A resident for about forty years and contractor who built many stain elevators now in service in this part of the state. He is living with his daughter Miss Cisra Bamber in Pasadena California.
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Cisra Bamber
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