Dems Grapple With Senatorial Nomination in Des Moines
In Des Moines on May 23 the Democratic senatorial contest dominates politics as Connolly and Meredith vie for the nomination. Rumors swirl about Meredith’s past primary voting and party status while Cummins’ supporters back Connolly to sharpen fall campaign contrasts with Wilson admin records. Moon reports the Connolly bid holds a hopeful outlook without aggressive newspaper push.
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Des Moines
Connolly
Meredith
Des Moines Post
Polk County
Washington
Oite
Wilson
Cummins
Connally
Moon
Pioneer appeals draw large crowds to Golden Eagle sale
Large crowds flock to Louis Geismar's Golden Eagle for steep discounts on quality summer clothing. The owner sacrifices stock due to a late season and aims to help the public, with hours extending for several days as patrons travel from nearby towns. Ralph A. Nunkelberg relocates his law offices to 4082 West Fourth Street opposite Union Station.
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Golden Eagle
Louis Geismar
Ralph A. Nunkelberg
West Fourth Street
Union Station
New Shoe Store to Open Upstairs in Fort Dodge
M Solomon and Company, merchants of Fort Dodge and Boone, have leased 4 second story rooms on East Fourth Street to open two retail shoe stores. They will offer a high grade line with prices at 2.50 and 3.50, and the Waterlon store will be managed by Mr B Solomon and Harry Mather from the company.
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M. Solomon
Davenport Roofing Co to Open Waterloo Office
The Davenport Roofing Co plans a Waterloo office and warehouse to better serve patrons. They use Barrett's materials and expert workers, back all work with a guarantee, and invite bids or inquiries at 1308 or 610 Marsh Place Building Waterloo Iowa.
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Waterloo
Davenport Roofing Co
Tosg!eness
Harrett
Barrett
610
Marsh Place
Iowa
Fovwa
Majestic Weekend Vaudeville Bill Highlights Variety
The Majestic presents two shows nightly featuring Two Lowes, Wild West Ropers, humorist Herbert Mitchell, Cassidy and Longton, dope sketch The Smoke Queen, Btuele and Mack roller skaters, and Knox Wilson. Milton One-String Marvel sets matinee tone, Lucia Aldis dell in Visions La Flame, Norwood and Hall, Rice and Morgan, Madden and Fitzpatrick The Wanderer, Mutual Weekly and Keystone comedy. New feature policy begins Thursday with The Battle of the Sexes.
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the Majestic
Lowes
Ropers
Wild Western Plains
Herbert Mitchell
Cassidy
Longton
Btwele
Mack
Knox Wilson
Wilson
Milton
Lucia Aldisdell
Rice
Morgan
Madden
Fitzpatrick
Wanderer
Mutual
New York
Chicago
Parents at War Over Prize Baby Des Moines Case
In Des Moines Iowa on May 23 a divorce suit seeks custody of Dorothy Helen Klusmeyer four then by mother Hazel and father Harry B Klusmeyer of 13174 Penn Avenue. Father claims custody is needed for the child's welfare and that mother cruelly mistreated him for over two years. Judge Hugh Brennan issued a temporary injunction to keep the child within the court’s jurisdiction. hearing set for May 28.
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Des Moines
Dorothy Helen
Peaches} Klusmeyer
Harry B. Klusmeyer
Penn Avenue
Klusmeyer
Aluminum Manufacturing Company
Hazel Klusmeyer
Iona
Hugh Brennan
Club Concert Delights Natl Music Club Audience
The Natural Music club presented a concert at the Drethren church last evening with Miss Gertrude Thigless Tina Martin and Miss Florence Drake in lead roles. Proceeds estimated around 320 went to the church ocean fund. Mrs George Welker and the Misses Pieres organized post performance refreshments. Home economics teaching is now required by law in several states including Indiana Iowa and Massachusetts.
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Natural Music Club
Drethren
FOUN
Gertrude Thigless
Tina’ Martin
Florence Drake
Miss Martin
Miss Drake
Ocean Fund
George Welker
Pieres
Colers
Homemill
Indiana
Iowa
Louisvfde
Massachusetts
Montana
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Washington
Adoptions, Will Battle End in Cash Settlement
In Mount Pleasant on May 23 the probate contest over the late John Bickster’s will concluded with a full settlement. Frances Bickster Powers, once designated as an adopted daughter, receives 11,000 dollars for relinquishing claims while acknowledging noninheritance. The widow Belle Bickster keeps one third, with the remaining estate split between the two natural children. Frances also clears her name of any ties to John Bickster. A separate Des Moines dispatch reports a related case tracking Franz Meyer accused of kidnapping 13-year-old Elizabeth Huppertz in 1918, with renewed state efforts to bring Meyer to justice.
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Mount Pleasant
Jobe
Hickster
Salon
W. &. Blake
Frances Bickster Powers
John Bickster
W. Scott Bickster
Sid
Frances Powers
John
Belle Bickster
Mary Miles
Chicago
Frances Nickster Powers
Frances
Pelle Bicksler
Miles
W. Scott
Florence Bickster
J. Belle Ricksler
Frances Bicksler Powers
Des Moines
State House
George Cosson
California
Franz Meyer
Eizabeth Hupperty
Iain
Meyer
Iowa
Elizabeth Huppertz
C. B. Hughes
Oelwein
Hughes
Erma Huppertz
Cosson
Department of Justice
Gly
Oelwelh
Delweth
United States
Pinkerton
Burns
Wisconsin
Missouri
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertise Liver Cleanse
An ad touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a quick liver booster and remedy for constipation. J. L. Mc Knight of Ft. Worth Texas testifies the tablets fully cleanse and remove disagreeable symptoms. For sale by all druggists. fadvertisement
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J. L. McKnight
Ft. Worth
Texas
Alumni Music Festival at State Teachers College Cedar Falls
The alumni Music Festival at the State Teachers College Cedar Falls will be held June 3 and 4. Tickets are available from local manager J B Knoepfler in Cedar Falls or at Schumann's drug stores east and west.
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State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
J. B. Knoepfler
Schuneman
Rev J W Graves Receives Call To Muscatine
Muscatine May 23 The First Baptist church congregation at a business meeting extended a call to Rev J W Graves of Des Moines It is expected that he will accept He will succeed Rev R Van Meigs who left Muscatine to accept a pastorate at Muskogee Okla
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Muscatine
First Baptist Church
J. W. Graves
Des Moines
R. van Meigs
Muskogee
Okla
Tam a Candidate for Supervisor in June Primary
Tam a candidate for Supervisor in Wack Hawk County seeks Republican votes at the June Primary election.
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Tam
Thsitivm
Noot
Wack Hawk Co
Motoring Expenses Fall With Gasoline Price Cuts
The Studebaker Corporation reports lower motoring expenses as gasoline, oil, tires, and other supplies drop in price. Vice President E R Benson says cuts have brought many new buyers into the market who previously stayed out due to higher costs.
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E. R. Benson
Studebaker Corporation
Studebaker
Studebaker Six proves economy and efficiency in motor costs
A personal anecdote highlights a shift from a heavy costly car to a Studebaker light Six. The owner cites lower gasoline prices, better mileage per gallon, cheaper tires, and 25 percent savings on lubricants. He notes easier service, with many repairs doable by the owner, and reduced winter overhaul costs.
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Lief
Mr. Benson
Studebaker
Miller couple visit Dewar in May
May 21 notes Mr and Mrs Claud Miller of Aplington visited Dewar over Sunday. Royal Neighbors plan an ice cream social at Follett's hall next Tuesday evening. County Engineer Barber conducted a road survey here Wednesday. Henry Mixdorf moved onto the Otto Mixdorf farm west of town. John Padget traveled to Chicago last Sunday with two carloads of fat cattle. Courier classifieds remain profitable.
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Klusmeyers
Oskalonsa
Haneson & Pletcher
East
Sae
Cffort
Hone
Hansen & Pletcher
East Fourth
Mrt. Graves
T Marte
Gilmore T. M. Gilmore
Model License League
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association
Pot
Eabon
America
Gilmore
National Temperance Movement
Jos. Debar
K. P. Hall
Business Men’s Temperance Association Incorporated
Black Hawk County
Mack Hawk County
I. H. E. Tullar
Republican Party
H. ¥. Tcluar
Waturyn L. Walsh
Dewar
More Ivers & Pond Pianos
Just
Ivers & Pond
Scott B. Prowell
Black's Building
Palace Theatre
Shaw
Odom
Ward
McTaggart
McKay
Quinn
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