Hawkeye State News Mixed Local Incidents
James Humbert of Webster City was seriously injured when a tree he was cutting fell on him. Davenport robbers took 240 in cash and a 20 check from William Nienstedt's soft drink parlor. A fatal stab wound was reported in a separate incident. Otto Schaefer of Davenport dropped blackmail charges against three men. they were discharged. Joseph Beath buried at Corning after 46 years on his home place. William Headrick of Atlanta severely injured in a car crash. Sheckenroth won a 6300 suit against North Western Securities in Davenport. William Gilbert, 71, former merchant and state representative, died. Walter Lynn and wife injured in auto crash. daughter died from injuries. Barthell of Waukon sold the opera house for a farm. Ferdinand Roth plans to move. Evans, 50, dies after a tree strike at an IOOF gathering. Mullen shoots and kills Boots Emil near Chariton after alleged attack. Mullen in custody. George Smith of Waukon nets three musk rats and sells them for 16.50. Iowa leads war finance allocations with 1.208 million. Missouri next with 591 thousand. Aurelia sale: teams sold for 300 and 167.50. total receipts 5400. Lynch information involving lodge secrets and a hanging bee arrest. A $10,000 state contract for electric light bulbs awarded to Des Moines firm. Degler on trial for murder of his father twelve years prior.
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James Humbert
Webster City
William Nienstedt
Davenport
Sioux City
Otto Schaefer
Miss Grapinski
Joseph Beath
Corning
Frank
William Headrick
Atlantia
Headrick
P. J. Sheckenroth
Bennett
Northwestern Securities Company
Linograph Investments Company
William N. Gilbert
State Center
Iowa House of Representatives
Walter Lynn
Moville
Barthell
Waukon
Ferdinand Roth
Roth
Charlie Lane
William Evans
Brandon
Evans
A. BE. Mullen
Ottumwa
Burlington Railroad
Alva
Boots" Emil
Chariton
Emil
Ralph Robinson
Mullen
George Smith
Towa
War Finance Corporation
Eugene Meyer
Iowa
Missouri
Aurelia
Samuel Jones
Masonic Lodge
Dudley Smith
Jones
Electrical Contractors Supply Co
Des Moines
John Frank Degler Jis
D. W. Jackson
Muscating
Dewey
Eayned Rae Two Bulet Ie
President Harding Urges Tariff Reform Aid for Farmers
President Harding addressed Congress urging elastic tariff legislation and new revenue measures to aid agriculture and industry. He emphasized world recovery, urged cooperation with Congress, and called for aid to starving Russians while outlining priorities for transportation, maritime expansion, and debt funding.
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Congress
Finishing Staire Wood Stair Repair Guide
Instructions describe finishing a wooden staircase using sanding to smooth the surface, bedd ing with filler, and applying stain in several coats. Guidance stresses following the wood grain and allowing days between applications for a polished result.
Setting a Broken Nose
A Paris physician warns promptly setting a broken nose to prevent rapid swelling and disfigurement. Delays beyond one day cause swelling and secretions that hinder realignment. two days or more make the procedure painful and harder to set.
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Poctor Jacques
Paris
Dusting and Polishing Aims at Perfect Order In Pubs
Fragmentary note mentions famous American pubs and the Hall of Fame locations in New Jersey New Orleans and Massachusetts. It alludes to an 08 Indian figure and Ag Gratton maps with early war references. The passage remains unclear but centers on famed pubs and historic sites.
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Oaka
South Carolina
Hall of Fame
New Jersey
New Orleans
Massachusetts
Budget Bureau figures show 1923 federal plan eyed by Congress
The newly created Budget Bureau sent President Harding a 1923 budget totaling 8 505 745 727 dollars with a 21 509 066 dollar postal deficit. Expenditures total 3 224 875 592 dollars excluding the Post Office, down 122 806 310 from initial estimates but about 27 million more than the current year. The plan outlines 2 billion for past wars and arms, 600 million for peacetime needs, and a large debt service.
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Washington
Dev
Congress
Budget Bureau
Harding
Postal Service
Post Office Department
Army
Navy
War Department
the. Veterans’ Bureau
Busted Bootleggers Targeted by Prohibition Agents
A fragmentary report notes law enforcement actions against bootleggers in Wisconsin with mentions of names such as Mary and Riehl. The incomplete text indicates seizures or arrests and a seized sum around ten thousand dollars. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Chinese advisers flee home as China backs Japan at armament talks
Sixty advisers bound for home amid turmoil over the Far Eastern conference. Resignations follow charges China’s case is mishandled and Britain and the United States back Japan. Chinese officials accuse the talks of legalizing Japan’s position and seek congressional aid for a direct settlement on the twenty one demands.
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Washington
Dee
China
America
Great Britain
Elatnis
Japan
Phillip K. C. Tyau
Buann Fu
Chowg Tsi-Chi
Tsat-¥ing-Kau
Ching
United States
Paul Rensch
Lenox Simpson
World Tribunal Dai Nippon
Hughes
Far Eastern Committee
Peking
Wong Chan-Wei
Shantung
Draft Evaders Named in War Department List
Washington December 8. The War Department published lists naming more than 11 000 men as draft evaders in the Congressional Record. Thirty one deserters previously listed were also identified as having cleared their records.
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Washington
War Department
Congressional” Record
Pension totals for veterans and widows across wars
Washington reports 656000 on pension lists with counts for Mexican War veterans 1846 and Civil War survivors. The figures include 1108 pensions for soldiers and 2456 for widows, plus 8066 soldiers and 8126 dependents listed in related tallies.
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Washington
Neryine
Spaniah
Ware
Awake John Brown Snaps Awake in Barber Shop
A London Tit-Bits tale recalls John Brown dozing in a barber chair. The barber wakes him five minutes later, fearing to shave an asleep man whose mouth would gape and risk a bite from the razor. Brown keeps his eyes open with both thumbs to avoid danger.
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John Brown
John’ Brown
London
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Druggists report many Americans suffer kidney trouble without realizing it. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is claimed to help with this condition and is sold in two bottle sizes. A physician from a life insurance firm notes many applications are rejected due to undiagnosed kidney issues. A sample bottle can be obtained by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co.
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Kilmer
Matters Were Even on the Train
An elaborately dressed woman boarded a moving train and entered a smoking compartment. She asked a man smoking a pipe not to smoke. He asked if she objects to tobacco, she said yes, and he replied he objects to scent, so they are quits.
California Fig Syrup Ad Reassures Mothers
A vintage advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a gentle remedy for sick children. It claims a teaspoonful cleanses the liver and bowels within hours, curing constipation and related symptoms. The copy urges asking for genuine syrup to avoid imitations and notes child-friendly dosing directions on the bottle.
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California
Unclear fragment from shore scene with rescue on pier
The text presents a fragmented dialogue about a man who could not swim falling from a pier. A rope rescue is described, with mentions of Dolly and a question about summer excitement and an American Legion weekly. The OCR is garbled and names are incomplete.
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Dolly
Ivan
American Legion
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