Illinois in the same boat about tuberculosis milk
Illinois dairymen face tubercular cattle issues as Dr. Matthew Wilson testifies before the joint milk committee. He says many herds are infected, with the heavy milker at risk and conditions in stables contributing to spread. Testing and quarantine could stamp out disease. pasteurization alone won’t suffice. Farmers resist, but condemnation of diseased cows may be needed.
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Jowa
Matthew Wilson
Waukegan
Prohibition party calls for ten year pledge and reform
Opinion favors letting voters decide often rather than lock in a constitutional convention. The piece urges a no vote on calling a constitutional convention, cites state finances showing gains, and critiques political alliances and campaigns. It notes Iowa candidates, railway interests, liquor law enforcement, and local economic issues. It mentions the bacon situation and a Portugal republic recognition claim.
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George Cosson
Clinard Thorne
Iowa
The Terrifying Kitty and a Cat-Herded Fear
A gentle silver cat named Sweetness frightens a visiting boy who fears cats. The mother praises the boy’s terror, while the father and narrator question this dynamic. The piece argues such fear can be moderated, not celebrated, and warns against turning fear into a family spectacle.
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The Girl Shortage
The Chicago Tribune notes a shortage of women amid rising living costs and freight rates. It cites census data showing more men than women, a growing male surplus, and regional imbalances with men predominating in places like Warren, Mitrinoenial regions, and exports to Name Alaska. The piece warns of increasing prices as supply tightens.
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Name
Alaska
Waterloo Show Beats Chicago Show At National Dairy Event
J W B Barney state food and dairy commissioner returned from Chicago where he judged the national dairy show. He praised the Waterloo show held this month for its quality noting it was not as large as Chicago but drew praise from all states for its excellence and to compare favorably with the Chicago display.
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Tes Moines
W. B. Barney
Prominent Badger Dead
George Ray, a wealthy fur dealer banker and former speaker of the Wisconsin assembly, died today in Lacrosse Wisconsin after a lingering illness.
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How Various States Support Good Roads
Indiana assigns road authority to county commissioners with power to establish or vacate routes, grade, drain, or surface roads, and issue bonds. Towns may build highways under law, with funds and machines supplied, plus special elections for road or bridge bonds. A rural mail route fund is held by town trustees. Iowa directs the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts to act as a state highway commission with duties to oversee road programs.
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Liquid Cure for Eczema Promises Immediate Relief
Medical authorities agree greasy salves imprison skin germs. The D. D. D. Prescription uses a liquid wash with wintergreen and thymol to penetrate and destroy disease germs, soothing the skin. A 25 cent trial bottle is offered by Wangler Bros Henderson Drug Co for instant relief.
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Wangler Bros. Henderson Drug Co
State Aid for Roads Across Several States
The article reviews how Kansas and Kentucky structured highway planning and funding. It describes county units managing roads, mill taxes for five years, district assessments, and state aid forms. It notes Kentucky’s court-led road development, historic stock subscriptions, and constitutional amendments allowing state ownership or aid, with funding not yet appropriated.
Ballinger Makes Shift In Interior Department
Don M. Garr rises from private secretary to assistant to Secretary Ballinger as vacancy opens from C. Finey’s promotion to chief law officer for the reclamation service. Ashman N. Brown of Seattle named to succeed Garr as Washington correspondent for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
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Interior
Ballinger
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Reclamation Service
Balinger
Ashman N. Brown
Seattle
Washington
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Iowa voter views on repeal of motor law and local option license
Burlington Hawk Eye discusses the merits of repealing the motor law in favor of a democratic platform focal option license. It notes years of litigation, quiet administration, and fewer saloon disputes under local option rules. The piece argues the Iowa plan reduces neighborhood feuds and promotes peace.
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Burlington
Iowa
Let Well Enough Alone In Liquor Question Debate
Community debate argues for local option licenses to curb saloon influence. Warns that repealing the mulct law would trigger litigation and state expense while encouraging fairer petitions and transparency for voters families. Urges voters to maintain current approach to liquor law and avoid upheaval.
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Iowa
General Assembly
Soelery
Proposal to hold Iowa constitutional convention discussed
The article notes that vote totals on the proposal to convene a constitutional convention will signal whether Iowa is prepared for a referendum. It emphasizes the measure's political significance and the public mood in Council Bluffs as reported by the Nonpareil.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
The Field Prepared. Chicago revival meetings praised
Keokuk Gate City notes the Chapman revival in Chicago as a success, following Chicago’s Cubs defeat. The Iowa City Citizen argues the democratic party lacks constructive power during progress, while the Des Moines Capital cautions Wallace’s remarks on farming harm the state’s agriculture. Webster City Freeman-Tribune urges Senate selection by fitness, not party service.
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Iowa
Towa
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Mian Promises Growth Like Dolliver in Iowa Plan
Burlington Hawkeye discusses Council Bluffs plan for municipal ownership style benefits without risks. City would gain a royalty from gas and electric firms on business, 3 percent of power gross receipts and 2 cents per thousand feet of gas used. Past year royalty income totaled 4728 dollars.
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