Herring declines Democratic governor bid in Iowa
Des Moines reports C L Herring head of Herring Motor Co says he will not run for governor as a Democrat. He cites low chances for a Democrat and urges service to state before considering office, praising business methods to reform Iowa. The piece notes C B Murtagh as likely Democratic nominee and outlines Republican women’s organizational efforts led by Mrs. Frank Dodson, plus Bruce R. Mills filing papers to seek re election to the Iowa House.
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Des Moines
C. .L. Herring
Herring Motor Company
Des Moiines
Iowa
Herring
C. B. Murtagh
Algona
Murtagh
Haseen
Democratic Party
Frank Dodson
Republican State Central Committee
Republican Organization of
Dodson
Republican Party
Bruce R. Mills
Harrison County
House of Representatives
General Assembly
West Union Horse Kills Itself Biting Electric Button
West Union Indiana March 26 A four year old mare belonging to Wil Crosby died after biting an electric light button from a barn wall. The horse stood on wet ground outside the barn and received a full 110 volt current. The button remained in its mouth after the horse died. Crosby suffered a property loss of 125 to 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Wil Crosby
Iowa Highways to Be Numbered Nationally
Mason City March 26 The state highway commission of Iowa etc. cooperates with Minnesota Wisconsin and Illinois to implement uniform numbering of primary roads. Maps are prepared with each highway given a distinct number along its entire route. Minnesota names the Jefferson highway as Road No 1 from Twin Cities to the Iowa line. The Mason City to Des Moines route will be numbered 1 in this state. Lincoln highway in Illinois is No 7 and will be used in Iowa.
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Mason City
State Highway Commission of
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Jefferson Highway
Twin iGities
Iowa State Line
Mason ‘City
Des ‘Moines
Lincoln
Illinois
Independence Power Plant Earnings Pay For City Hall
Independence Iowa March 24 The city water and light plant once cost 75000 twenty years ago now values at 250000 and rising. Earnings from the heater and light fund the city hall and a new truck purchase is planned from the same funds amid public calls to reduce electric rates.
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Independence
Weatherwax
Cedar Rapids
Tiriey Greater Dows Association
Robarts
Board of Review
Sons of Veterans
Memorial Hall
Sam Sxushner
Steve Holgate
Holgate
National Swing Company
George Netcott
George A. Netcott
Cv, Mosenberger
A. H- Trask
L. C. Simmons
J. T. Barnett
Mortgage Concern Accused of Fraud in Damage Suit
Louie R. Hess Cora M. Hess and Vernon Hess sue Town Bankers Mortgage Company of Cedar Rapids and Aldh Brothers’ Bank of Solon for 63000 in notes and cash paid for stock. They allege fraud false representations and seek injunction. elder Hess, a wealthy Grundy County farmer, says he was promised a job and that notes would be bought by the Aldh bank.
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Cedar Rapids
Louie R. Hess
Cora M. Hess
Vernon Hess
Grundy Center
Hess
Hesses
Ald Bank
Elder Hess
Grundy County
Raymond Co-Operative Boosters Meet After Board Expansion
Raymond Ia March 26 The enlarged Raymond Co-Operative Mercantile association board elected P F Farrell as president H L Kelly as vice president Matthew Ber end as secretary and C L Smith as treasurer New members include Matthew Ber end Valentine Bahl Casper Lindner Herman Miller A booster meeting is set for Monday at 1 pm inviting all stockholders and interested residents The group plans to expand the cooperative to secure working capital and support town merchants and farmers
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Raymond
Raymond Co-Operative Mercantile Association
P. F. Farrell
H. L. Kelly
Matthew Berend
C. L. Smith
Valentine Bahl
Casper Lindner
Herman Miller
City Election Registration Catches Up This March
Voters must register to vote in the City Election on Monday March 29. Last chance for those who missed prior registration days is Saturday March 27 with registration hours from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Information line 3765. Citizens Ticket urged.
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Bretty
Banto
Leayeg
Bank Sues Gearas Over Loss on Franc Purchase
The First National Bank of Sioux City sues Gregorius D. Gearas after buying francs on the New York market for him, then reselling at a loss of 231.82 dollars when Gearas refused to accept the currency. The bank seeks to recover the amount.
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BANIC
Sioux City
First National Bank of
New York
Gregorius D. Gearas
Gearas
Leaders of World War Veterans push for national service party
Des Moines reports a World War Veterans organization meeting with about a dozen attendees, including some women, proposing a new party named the national service party. Plans would merge groups such as the Nonpartisan League and Socialist party, though some unions decline involvement. Lester Barlow calls radicals essential for self preservation and praises radical origins of American politics.
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Des Moines
World War Veterans’ Organization
National Party
National Service Party
National Services Party
Nonpartisan League
Committee of Forty-Hight
Farmers Union
Socialist Party
Labor Federations
Socialists
Federation of Labor
National Service
Lester Barlow
Fragmented vow on third party unity by veterans group
A wartime veterans group laments radicals and calls for unity to form a liberal third party. A national service conference is planned for April with liberal organizations to be represented and a national convention in June to name presidential nominees.
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National Service Ory
Ous
Thinksy
Diamond Dyes Advertises Easy Fabric Coloring
An advert promises Diamond Dyes will color wool silk linen cotton or blends with a rich fadeless color. It claims the instruction book guides users to dye over any color without error and suggests matching fabrics with a Color Card shown by a druggist.
Fletcher’s Castoria Promoted as Genuine Remedy
The notice defends Fletcher's Castoria asserting its trusted remedial virtues and distinguishing it from imitations. It asserts physicians support and promises maintained standards, urging customers to seek the genuine product bearing its signature.
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Fletcher
Ons Etki
Marlix promises relief for chronic indigestion and stomach distress
Advert reads Marlix as a long promised remedy after years of indigestion and failed treatments. Testimonies claim immediate relief from stomach problems including gas bloating headaches and heart issues. The ad promotes liquid Marlix at 75 cents with guaranteed satisfaction and lists Waterloo retailers C J Miller and Wangler Bros.
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Jos. J. Clark
Boylston St
Boston
Mass
E. W. Meriwether
Guthrie
Marlix
Marlix Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Druggista
Saturday Linen Sale Ad Highlights Low Lunch Cloth and Napkins
Local advertisement promotes a 45 inch lunch cloth at 19¢ and 98 cents each for 20 inch hemmed napkins. Saturday special offers a dozen napkins for 1.98 dollars, emphasizing good firm quality.
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Independence Power Plant
Co-Operative Ass’n OF Raymond
Purina
C. I. Barclay & Son
Jefferson St
Almott
East Fourth Street
Waterloo
Daul Davis Dry Goods
Athena
Children’s Union
Men’s Union
Athen
Corena
C. J. Miller
W. Fourth St
Wangler Bros. Co
E. Fourth St
Batavia
Kleen Cleanser
Jergen
Wistaria
Pond’s
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