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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1920

Page

16

McFarlane Seen Likely Speaker as Republicans Gain Power

Waterloo born Arch W. McFarlane is expected to be re elected as speaker of the Iowa House amid a Republican wave. With over 60 pledges and three rivals eyed Des Moines figures Arthur Springer J B Weaver and D C Stone stake claims to the post. McFarlane, serving his fourth term from Black Hawk district, led in vote totals in 1920 and is active in state politics as a party organizer.

Des Moines Arthur Springer Wapello J. 3B Parding Iowa Iowa General Assembly Waterloo McFarlane Black Hawk County W. W. McFarlane East High School Elsie Hawkins Christ Episopal Church Knights of Pythias Lodge United Commercial Travelers

Every Precinct in County Goes G. O. P. by Huge Majorities

The inspection of election returns shows Senator Harding won all 43 precincts by large margins. The strongest GOP precinct was Waterloo Sixth in the Fourth Ward with 337 to Cox 33. Cummins and Hendall carried all but Eagle township where Harding won 140 to 41. Eagle gave Cox 112 to Cummins 70 and Hendall 104 to 78.

Harding Waterloo Gov Cox Cummins Nate E Hendall Eagle Township Eagle

Woodbury County to spend 100000 on county home work

Following Tuesday's election the Woodbury county board approves 100000 for finishing county home buildings and other improvements. Rural voters opposed the bond but city returns carried the measure by about 5000. Funds cover a superintendent's cottage barns stalls workshops furnishings equipment and landscaping.

Sioux City Woodbury County Board of Supervisors

Cerro Gordo to Replace County Farm Building

Mason City November 4 The county bond issue to spend 50000 for a new inmates’ building at the county farm was approved by voters overall though precincts outside Mason City and Clear Lake mostly opposed. The new structure will be modern sanitary and comfortable.

Mason City Clear Lake

Profits Sacrificed to Clear the Decks Sale At Eleven Stores

Running at full capacity our Elgin factory gathered high grade overstuffed furniture including complete suites chairs rockers in tapestry velour mohair and leather. All stocks distributed to eleven stores for a sale starting tomorrow with prices slashed to near manufacturing cost.

Elgin

Prices Talk in Our Windows

Prices talk in our windows as we cut prices on fine overstuffed furniture. You will be amazed at how much your dollar buys now and the opportune time to secure that suite or single piece you have wanted.

Marmola Co Garfield Building Detroit Mich

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