Retrenchment Probe Aims at 1915 Exposition Funds
Des Moines may 20 a retrenchment committee investigates the 75 000 appropriation for the San Francisco exposition Iowa exhibit noting about 20000 was returned to the state treasury after cattle plans fell due to foot and mouth outbreak and California restrictions the committee lists members and outlines probes into accounts and concessions as well as the governors potential role in party leadership expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wilding
Sen
Republicantate Central Committee
L. J. Whitney
Decorah
Roy Snell
Hawarden
Charles A. Rawson
Desroines
Exposition Fund
Sifth General Assembly
Iowa
State House
Lawn
Woodworth Chum
Iowa Commission
San Francisco
California
Rube McPherrin
Webster City
7. W. Baller
Harlan
House
Iimhall
Pattawattamie
Chase
Hamilton
Foskett
Page
Sohrup
Dubuave
Voorheas
and Repor
McPheran
Johnston
Turks Knew War Would Come in 1914 Rallying For Conflict
Rev Dr George White, president of Anatolia College Marsovan, reports from Cedar Rapids that Turkey mobilized months before Archduke assassination. He cites sealed placards delaying war declaration until August 1914, while Armenians in Marsovan faced mass killings and enslavement. White, a refugee from Turkey since 1916, details Armenian suffered executions, enslavement, and displacements by Turkish forces and German officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catiae Raypolds
Turkey
George
White
Anatolia College
Marsovan
Cedar Rapids
Germany
Iowa War Materials Purchases Expanded Under New Army System
Washington May 20 An army purchasing plan shifts buying from fixed depots to direct purchases by depot quartermasters in key centers. Iowa producers will sell directly to Chicago and Omaha depots for all local camps, expanding market access while promoting regional industry. Unsold items may be sourced in markets as needed, with emphasis on utilizing local production and hiring through the Waterleo Gasoline Engine factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Kew
Orleans
Chiago
Nes Moines
Fort Dodee
Omaha
Iowa
Washington
Seaboard
Delain
Red Cross Mission in Europe Stirring Address in Chicago
Dr. Marlin B. Hardin described the German onslaughts in Belgium and France, urging support for Red Cross relief and war work. He praised American aid, cited atrocities, and urged continued effort to defeat the Kaiser and aid occupied peoples and French families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Europe
American Steel Cross
Marlin B. Hardin
Gbhicago
First Congregational Church
Attorneen
Tortor
Hardin
Belgium
France
Dr. Hardin
Kaiser
Reims
Moe
Tragic Hunting Accident Kills 14-Year-Old
In Tama, a 14-year-old boy was accidentally killed while hunting near Montour. The youth, identified as Jimmie Arment, was struck by a discharged shotgun in a riverbank incident. He was staying with his mother, a divorced widow now Mrs. Ghas Yonker, at a farm south of Montour. A spring storm caused heavy rain and hail later, breaking hundreds of glass panes at two greenhouses, with insurance covering the losses.
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Tama Ta
James Satiment
Montouravith
Jimmie
James Arment
Montour
Ghas. Yonker
Aonkour
Tama
Lincoln Gardens
Ford
Red Cross Parade at Tama Saturday
May 20 Tama Iowa reports a large Red Cross parade forming on the high school lawn and marching through Tama streets ending at the First National Bank corner where Ferguson gave a snap slogan. Plans to visit nearby towns were postponed due to heavy rains. Committee drives to begin Monday to meet the quota.
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Tama
Red Cross
Marcha
Main Street
First National Bank
Ferguson
Autas
Chol & Iberan
Vining
Mom
Young Soldier Ends Life At Camp Dodge
Fredericksburg Iowa May 20 Special The body of Lawrence Lourer arrived here today for burial services to be held tomorrow. Lourer about 22, a member of the last contingent sent for army training three weeks ago, is believed to have become homesick and despondent leading to his death by his own hand. He was the only son of Mrs Florence Lowrer residing four miles east of town.
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Fredericksburg
Lawrence Lourer
Camp Dodge
Young Lourer
Florence Lowrer
Allow No Liquor for Personal Use Case Grows
Federal authorities take over two men arrested by state agents on illegal liquor transport as Reed amendment enforcement expands across Iowa. C Schilz and C Bothal, both Iowa City residents, waived preliminary hearing and bonded $5900 each for grand jury.
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Dubuane, Jr
Post Office
Tflavner
Marshal Moore
Wisconsin
Illinois
Waterloo
C. Schilz
C. Bothal
Iowa City
Justice of the Peace
United States
McCabe
Federal Grand Jury
Funeral Services for John McNaughton Held at Presbyterian Church
Funeral services in La Porte City for John McNaughton were conducted Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church by Rev. S. Liz Hammond with Rev. EL OS. Sening assisting. Born December 8, 1866 in Hemmingford Quebec, he lived near La Porte City most of his life and in recent years on the local streets with his brother. He had been in ill health for years and bedridden seven months. Survived by brothers Jos A La Porte City D Moneta and Su Findlay Colorado Springs and sister M Andrew F Hoenig Waterloo with several nephews and nieces. Out-of-town friends attended the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Porte City
John McNaughton
West Mair Street
Presbyterian Church
S. Liz Hammond
EL OS. Sening
McNaughton
Hemmingford
Quebec
Joe
D. Moneta
Su. Findlay
Colorado
Spriggs
M. Andrew F. Hoenig
Waterloo
Nice
WS. Simmons
Walter
Anna Edmonds Simmons
Crawford County
Pat
Hood's Sarsaparilla the standard spring remedy
Forty years of success and family trust back Hood's Sarsaparilla as the old friend for purifying the blood boosting appetite and easing rheumatism. Marketed as a Boston physician prescription, it combines herbs berries and bark for blood stomach kidneys and vigor. Buy the same style package your mother used for familiar taste and proven results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Boston
Widow of 1884 Iowa settler dies at home with family
Mrs. Simmons, widow of Wyrham Simmons, lived in Benton county since 1884 after moving to Practoreak. Survived by four daughters and seven grandchildren, with two sons earlier deceased. Funeral held at Presbyterian church in Vinton. interment followed. The article also notes a rain disrupted rally day parade planning and Red Cross efforts amid local illness and a Navy clothing program.
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Wyrham
Nell
Presbyterian Church
Vinton
Locust Street
HL McCoy
Waterloo
Soldiers Cast Absentee Votes in Iowa Primary
Iowa voters including soldiers and the disabled may request blank ballots from their county auditor for the June 3 primary. On request the auditor provides a ballot and ensures it is properly cast on election day, with these ballots counted with all precinct votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Tiz foot bath advertisement promise relief for tired feet
An advertisement touts Tiz as the only remedy to draw out poisonous exudations from corns bunions and calluses. It claims feet feel immediate relief and shoes feel lighter allowing a smaller size, recommending a 25 cent box sold in general stores.
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Spain
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Duluth
Will N. Hays
Indiana
Altho
Iowa Prohibitory Amendment Association
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
Joseph R. Frailey
Fort Madison
D. W.kimberly
Davenport
Geo. F. Teeker
Clinton
Dale R. Andre Burlington
Hyon Miller
Dubique Nell
Dubuque
Otto
Moines
Mae Up
Towa State Dental Association
Towa State Medical Association
Dez Ninines Chamber of Commerce
Towa State Manufacturers’ Association
Pa T
Orters
Koretold
Hans
Tos
Psa
Vrintea
America
Fiardin
Pittsburgh
Neads
Maccadam
Washington City
England
Paris
Smail
aAlur
Cairns Brothers
Miss Webster
Baltimore
Alenbdy
Palestine
Dead Sea
Mediterranean
Taz
Golden Rule Gift Shop
East Fourth Street
Wrigley’s
Raperm
Sesey AL Saat
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