The Joss of The San Francisco Crusade Controversy
In San Francisco a large crowd of five hundred women from the underworld confronted Rev. Paul Smith during a crusade against houses of prostitution. A broker woman spoke from the pulpit, detailing women’s lives and pointing to societal failings. The session exposed tensions over reform strategies and the clash between moral crusades and lived experience of those affected.
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San Francisco
Paul Smith
Lfe
California
Brociety
Waya
Pinex cough syrup touted as cheap, fast relief
An advertisement extols Pinex a pine extract cough syrup as a cheap, potent remedy. It promises rapid throat and chest relief, notes a pint yield from a 54 cent mix, and guarantees money back if unsatisfied. It urges purchase from druggists with dosage details and directions.
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Oime
Wayne
Legislature Notes On Bills And Debates
United Press reports Rep WN Gilbert Marshall County aims to introduce a bill to form counties to build a common tuberculosis hospital at a central location Senator A L Broxam Jackson pushes county uniformity of school books most counties have adopted uniform texts Economy oversees the session Johnston bills delayed by highway plans Foschett opposes extra journal copies Mackie Bentom proposes blue law penalty increase Judiciary committee hearing set Monday in progress roads leaders near ready to drop bill
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The
United Press
Marshall County
A. Common
A. Li. Broxam
Jackson County
House
Senate
Foschett
Guy Roberts
Judiciary Committee
Hallas
Mackie
Bentom
Tin WHATCHAMA COLUMN Hooks as instruments of torture
In this fragment a columnist mocks hooks as instruments used to torment, noting they can be gentle when handled properly and can hang almost anything. The piece contrasts mild hooks with those that provoke trouble, referencing a figure named George Martin in a colorful, satirical tone.
Debate Over White Slave Issue Reveals Moral Snarls
A column criticizes well intentioned reformers and ministers for abstract solutions to prostitution. It argues many women enter the trade by choice or varied pressures, denies sweeping “white slave” explanations, and calls for practical aid beyond sermons. The piece condemns fadish reform talk as ineffective.
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Mr. Smith
Golden Gate City
Local Figures Mentioned in Anita Area Notes
Names note a variety of residents and visitors including Nick Kluever removed from Rt 4 Anita to Ronta One. Holton of Anita and a city caller at the district court. Mig J P Byrd reported still recovering from a Sunday stroke. James Russangton Harold of Lewis visiting Mrs H L Samson. Mrs Ide Wells of Carmack Neb visiting Aunt Mrs J H Baron family. Roy Marker now a Sioux Falls attorney visiting Lewis then returning to work. W R R Perkins of Stanford Neb left after visiting Mr and Mrs H L Samson. Mrs Samson's health poor with many relatives visiting.
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Nick Kluever
Anita
Ronta
Atorney
Ss Holton
Mig
J. P. Byrd
James Russangton
Harold
Lewis
H. L. Samson
Ide Wells
Carmack
Neb
J. H. Baron
Roy Marker
Sioux Falls
S. D
W. R R. Perkins
Stanford
Surprise party for Howard Clemenson on twenty third birthday
Eighteen friends of Howard Clemenson surprised him last evening at Clarence Cunningham’s home for his twenty third birthday. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Key, and the guests presented Clemenson with a remembrance of the day.
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Howard Clemenson
Clarence Cunningham
Cunningham
Key
Mr. Clemenson
Remains of Fred Casad Return Home After Death
The body of Fred Casad, who died Sunday evening in Chicago, was escorted to Lewis by Messrs Hichias and Nicholas, companions from the Rock Island. The Rock Island staff showed sympathy to his widow as the body was brought home. Casad had resigned his Rock Island post and was staying at Kaiserhof hotel with Nicholas when he died after stepping from an elevator on the seventh floor saying Oh Nick and collapsing.
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Fred Casad
Chiicago
Lewis
Mr. Nicholas
Nick
How This Run Down Woman Finds Renewed Health
Fair Haven report tells of Mrs James H who says Vinol restored her health after years of nervous exhaustion. She claims it enabled her to resume all housework for her family. Ad touts Vinol as a tonic body builder with beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese and phosphorus compounds. Money back guarantee offered by Lewis, the druggist, Atlantic.
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Fair Haven
Vti
Yvinci
Lam
James H
Lewis
Atlantic
Towns
Quiet Day in District Court Focuses on Probate
A quiet district court day featured probate work as trials settled prior to docket time. Tomorrow and Thursday plans include trials in Sonnyson v Mills, Noon v Rock Island, Lindertan v Stageman, and Priest v Simon plus Anderson v Aldrich. Jeannette H Searle's will admitted. Jeannette B Franks named executrix with bond. Estate of Helen Day: administrator seeks turnover with debts and payments statement. Will of Nels Peterson set for Feb 2 after publication. Kelloge estate final report scheduled for Feb 9 after posting notice.
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District Court
Stevenson
Mills
Rock Island
Linder- Tan Ve
Priest
Simon
Anderson
Aldrich
Jeannette H. Searle
A. C. Searle
Jeannette B. Franks
Helen
Nels Peterson
Griswold American
Kelloge
Court House
ROAD BOARD NOT LIKELY TO BE OUSTED
The Iowa Road Board faces likely retention as reform proposals stall. Engineers favored wider gutters and radical shifts, but Washington requests proved unmet. A middle course is sought to balance county resistance with a strong state highway system for federal road funds.
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Washington
Iowa
Daily Markets Chicago Rain Market Report
Lamson Bros and Co supplied market data in Chicago noting rain conditions. The brief item lists bid and ask movements with open high low and close prices for Yeats or Yeats related quotes, reflecting a succinct market snapshot from the day.
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Chicago
B. Rothschild, Co
Lamson Bros. & Co
Yeat
Chicago Stock Market Highlights and Beef Cattle Rates
Chicago prices show hog receipts 38,000 with bulk 11.35 11.65 per cwt and ranges 11.15 11.75. Butchers range 11.15 11.70 with good to choke heavy at 11.25 11.75. Cattle receipts 8,000 with top 11.35. Sheep receipts 10,000.
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Chicago
Peterson Will Filed For Jate Nels Peterson Estate
The last will and testament was filed this morning at the clerk's office. It leaves all property to the wife for her lifetime, then divides it equally among Frank Anton and Anna after her death. Anton may purchase the property at market price, with improvements reimbursed. The wife is named executrix without bond. Will drawn October 4, 1916, witnessed by Peter and Alva W Peterson.
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Nels Peterson
Frank
Anton
Anna
Pet Er
Alva
W. Peteraon
South Omaha Market Report January 30 Hogs Cattle and Sheep
South Omaha market data shows hogs receipts 24 600 with prices 10.60 to 11.60 and top 11.60. cattle receipts 8 390 steady with beeves 8.00 to 11.50 and cows 5.50 to 8.75. sheep receipts 2 000 not very active with lambs 14.35 to 18.50 and yearlings 11.00 to 12.50.
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South
Omaha Stock Market
Omaha
Rumored Tumulty Tumult Quietly Circulates in Washington
Rumors swirl over a possible resignation of Joseph Tumulty secretary to the president. Oliver P. Newman, formerly of Des Moines and now president of the District of Columbia Board of Commissioners, is named as a potential successor after gaining a close personal acquaintance with the president during the 1913 campaign.
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Washington, D. C
Joseph Tumulty
Oliver P. Newman
Des Moines
Board of Commissionary
District of Columbia
Newman
Short Stories and Portent Portfield in City Visit
Dr Porterfield of Waterloo arrived in the city this morning on No 6 and will spend the afternoon and evening here. Mobes in jail crowded the new jail last night with six hoboes wandering aimslessly and released this morning. Word from Mayo hospital in Rochester Minnesota says Willa Laird underwent stomach cancer surgery and is reported to be holding with a cod.
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Eix Hoboes
Atlantic
Willa Laird
Mayo ‘Hospital
Rowhaster
Minn
Jase
Senate Tables Debate on Peace Address Vote
Washington, Jan 30 The Senate by a vote of 38 to 30 tabled Cummins resolutions for a debate on the President's peace address. The action blocks discussion in the chamber and signals the leadership's stance on the ongoing war and diplomacy.
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U. S. Senate
Pusted Press
Washington
Senate
Doctor Charles Sets Up New Omaha Office Suite 648 536 City National
Former city resident Dr Charles will move his practice to Suite 648 536 City National Bank Building Omaha on February 16. He is reported to be doing well and his friends express gratification.
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Charles
Omaha
wiLl_premove
National
Hank
Charley
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