New Iowa Motor Vehicle Law Set To Transform Registration
Secretary of State W C Ramsay reports growth in motor vehicle registrations reaching 400000 in 1919 with expectant totals over 400000 next year. The 1919 reform shifts to county registration, bases fees on list price and weight, introduces annual plates, and allocates funds to highway and county use with dealer and chauffeur licenses.
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W.C. Ramsay
Ramsay
Iowa
State Highway Commission
Des Moines Increas
Ees App
Massachusetts
Michigan
Motor Vehicle Department
Motor
City ordinance equalizes fees for public dances at ranches
On September 22 city commissioners passed an ordinance effecting immediately that girls and boys must pay 5 dollars per year for admission to public events at ranches. The rule applies to dances and similar gatherings, with penalties for noncompliance.
Rit farmer gets fight y s f i r iqming boy
A fragmentary OCR readout mentions a farmer involved in a fight with a boy. Details are unclear, with garbled words and missing context. No definitive names, dates, or locations are recoverable from the text.
Miss Allen Verated and Corning Case Summary
A garbled report notes Miss Allen verated in Corning while a grand jury found no evidence. George Wy Siwan, charged with robbing malls in Corning, pleaded guilty and the sentence was referred to a court for formality.
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Miss Allen
Corning
Misa Ailes
Crearge Wy Siwan
Cormh
Sentente
Accidents Haunt Dubuque Man Through Years
Michael Smith of 42 Louisa Street has endured a string of misfortunes since 20 years ago. A boiler explosion caused major damage, a horse kick led to a life saving trephine operation, a sawmill accident damaged an eye, and most recently a ladder fall left him with a broken back in a Finley hospital cast. Doctors anticipate recovery but the run of accidents continues.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Michael Smith
Louisa Street
Peter J. Seippel Luther Company
Bniler
Michael Wrose
Cory
Irten
Farley & Spetschar’s
Finley Hospital
Iis
Hopind
Kenyon says country above party in league of nations debate
A Des Moines letter from Senator Kenyon, dated Sept 16 1919, defends reservations to protect American interests and opposes a league of nations with unequal voting. He states he cares about the country more than party lines and that the issue could split parties, with Americans divided by belief in a fair league.
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Des Moines
Charles C. Sherlock
League of Nations
Kenyon
Amelia
Washington, D. C
Seni
America
Britain
Americ
William
Strength for Young Mothers in Tansing Michigan
Oma Bowers of Lansing Michigan shares a testimonial on recovery from postnatal weakness using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Tea Wash. She describes severe back pain and fatigue but reports becoming able to work again and urges others in similar condition to seek the remedy and contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for guidance born of forty nine years of experience.
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Tansing, Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Oma
Bowers
Losmer Street
Lansing
Mich
Tydia MH. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lyn. Mass
Bishop Stuntz Calls for Strong China Policy
Des Moines September reports Bishop Stuntz sharply criticizes Japan’s promises to restore Shantung and Kiang Chau to China. He cites diplomatic history, warns of Japan’s imperial aims, and urges a powerful international commission to govern China, with Taft or Wood as leader, to avert Sino-Japanese domination and unlock China's resources.
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Des Soines
Tiemer
Stuntz
Des Moines
Japan
Shantung
China
Kiao Chau
Shantune
Baronchida
Bishop Stuntz
Concord
N. Y
Far East
Ching
Howard Wood
Willam Howard Taft
National Swine Show Probes High Costs During Event
Des Moines hosts the National Swine Show starting next Monday amid Packers’ agitation and rising living costs. A government exhibit from Washington highlights production methods and economic hog industry concerns during the six day event.
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Des Moines
Moines
Washington
Canning Firm at Hampton Faces Fines and Run Shortage
Report from Hampton and Burlington describes the Kelley Canning Co run of primes and canning output. Washington County growers report over five tons of corm, dry weather shortening season. About 200 residents worked during the run with wages, total product value near 300000 dollars. The event affects Franklin County as markets feel the impact.
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Hampton
Jrampton
Burlington
Franklin County
Local wine fermentation rise despite law and short supply
Market observers estimate that 500 gallons of wine will soon be fermenting in the area as a response to grape abundance and wine shortages. Residents reportedly produce small batches at home for private use, despite a state law restricting the practice, with many taking chances. The British milling industry meanwhile launches a campaign to improve worker efficiency.
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Shaw
Eleetoeils
Ylave
Cal. Miller
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DELL
Dell Bars
T.M. Jones
E. Mullen St
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