Iowa Republicans prepare late week drive for polls
Des Moines reports that Iowa Republicans plan to launch state and national campaigns in the coming week to spur turnout seven weeks before election day. The Farmers Labor split and a first woman candidate, Hattie T. Harl of Council Bluffs, shape a divided political landscape as campaigns broaden.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hattie T. Harl
Council Bluffs
Chicago
Committee of Forty-eight
United Farmers Organization
Morse
Committee of
Fortreight
N. Frederickson
George Cole
American Labor Party
Sensational miracle baby case grips Dysart Iowa
Cedar Rapids reports sensational disclosures expected in the miracle baby case near Dysart as the Robbins claim a spirit restored their infant died in 1919. Mrs Wheeler, a Springfield spirit medium, is accused of lying about being in Dysart on June 14.
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Cedar Rapids
Dysart
W. H. Robbins
Sylvia Wheeler
Springfield
Chicago
Robbins
Sir Oliver Lodge
Dougherty Hit By Severe Storms Damaging Crops
Two Saturday storms near Dougherty caused extensive farm damage. A mile north of the city wind tore corn and stripped leaves, making the crop unusable for ensilage. A second storm four miles north inflicted similar but lesser damage, with total losses expected to run into thousands of dollars.
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Dougherty
Here
Village Smithy Faces Competition From Automobiles
The article recalls the old village smithy and the public role of the smith, innkeeper, and miller. It notes rising shoe prices from 25 cents to about $1 and shrinking shops due to cars, with veterans like Eugene F. Carey and A. Duba reflecting on past hours, pay, and the enduring yet dwindling trade as horses make a tentative comeback.
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Olympus
Waterloo
Eugene F. Carey
A. Duba
Grand Isle
Mr. Duba
Funeral for Ida May Littlejohn Held at Home
Ida May Littlejohn's funeral was conducted at the family home with a large gathering. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery. Local notices report relatives and neighbors attending, with customary services described.
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Independence
Ida May Littlejohn
W. RB
Oak Grove Cemetery
Fire Damages John Curran Residence in Mouse
Fire struck the Curran home near Independence at 6 30 Friday morning. A nine year old boy woke as flames erupted from a chimney and fled upstairs with clothing to escape. The blaze was extinguished after a delayed response due to a misdirected alarm.
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Independence
John Curran
Gon Sas
Spraga
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