Iowa War Efforts Pledge Exceeds Quotas and Local News
A Waterloo Service league report shows war activities exceed 25 percent of state allotments and total pledges reach 2 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. Expenses run to 315 shillings with Cedar Rapids veterans returning jobless. Dennis Dulea of Dubuque dies from steam scalding at Stockton Illinois. University of Iowa Dean William F Russell returns from Russia teaching methods. Ottumwa tax assessors seek higher pay for deputies. Iowa sells its full War Savings quota and farmers report income tax. Notable deaths include J C Hall of Des Moines. Hog cholera serum plant planned in Lone Tree from Rock Island plant. Hemp industry discussed in Clarksville.
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Waterloo Service League
Eam
Cedar Rapids
Unitedment Bureau
Dennis Dulea
Dubuque
Great Westeri Railway
Stockton
Ill
Dunlea
Clarence Harland
Chicago White Sox
Dean William F. Russell
Department of Education
Univer‘sity
Iowa
Russia
United States
Uesa Russell
Japan
McColm
Council Billrs
Medco
Eet
Rae Ahey i
Tha
Towa
A. Miller
J. C. Hall
Des Moines
J. R. Hall
Truro
Hall
Seventh U. S. Infantry
State House
J.H. Lingo
Lone Tree
Johnson County
Rock Island Brewing Company
Verne B. Martin
State Banking Department
First Trust and Savings Bank of
Das Maines
Miller
Martin
Clarksville
International Harvester
G. B. Nichols
Iowa Lawmakers Open Bright First Session
The Thirty-eighth Iowa General Assembly convened with Speaker Arch W. McFarlane presiding and eight bills plus two resolutions introduced within minutes. Measures by B. Weaver cover education, town planning, part time schools, and state aid for vocational teachers. Boies seeks highway tax repeal. other proposals include parole discharge rules, auto criminal code, and primary election reforms.
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House
Thirty-eighth
General Assembly
Arch W. McFarlane
4. B. Weaver
Des Moines
Nebiker
Des Moines County
Boies
Buchanan County
Weaver
Congress
Department of Education
Aia
Iowa
Senate
James M. Wilson
Appanoose County
TG S Alderman
Story County
Towan
California
Motor Co
Cotoly
Pri Imary
H. S. van Alstine
Buena Vista County
W. D. Sheehan
Board of Control
Coates
W W. Epps
Ottumwa
Lecomé
David Meredith
Jasper County
United Farm Organizations of
Willam Sutherland
Washington County
Farmers’ Organization
Sutherland
Howard Stone
Farmers’ Union
George W. Ball
Fairfield
Committee On
Carrie Harrison Dickey
Frank Dodson
Iowa Equal Suffrage Association
Fleming Building
Thirty-eight
Chester EB Wattmore
Wapelio County
Whitmore
Western Canada farmers urged to meet postwar needs
An article by a commission surveyor warns food shortages will persist across Europe after war. It calls for Western Canada to repurpose idle lands to grow grain and forage to feed Allies and neutrals, highlighting low land costs and strong markets. It stresses a long recovery, replenishing livestock, and increased prices while urging farmers to act now.
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Europe
Atlantic
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Russia
Canada
Western
Christmas Anthems Among Universalists Quip
A brief dialogue notes the playful question about Christmas anthems among Universalists and the punny exchange Noell, No ell, I suppose. The fragment hints at humor and a social context without citing names, dates, or places.
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Universalists
Noell
100 Reward Notice of Catarrh Cure Advertisement
A shortened OCR fragment describes a $100 reward and mentions Ball's Catarrh Medicine. It claims internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces, asserts disease foundation destruction, and notes testimonials and the Toledo, Ohio manufacturer J. Cheney & Co.
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Ball
J. Gheney_& Co
Toledo
Recipe for Gray Hair Dye Promises Quick Darkening
An old advertisement describes mixing a hair dye using Bay Ram Barbo Compound and glycerine to darken gray hair without staining the scalp. It claims the solution is inexpensive, non greasy, and rub off proof, with full directions included in each Barbo Compound box.
Yanks Fall in Russian Battle
Washington reports retirement of allied forces in Archangel sector after Bolshevik assaults. In one fight at Ust Pechenga 20 enlisted men were killed 17 wounded and 11 missing. Interallied command says troops can be reinforced if needed and control remains with Frazee under Foch.
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Washington
Archangel
March
Ust Pedengaas
Mirch
Shenhurst
Ust-Pechenga
Point
Foch
Britain Quietly Hints at Naval Program Post- Congress
London reports no final naval decisions yet. orders suspend warship construction, including light cruisers. The Daily News praises Britain's pledge to the League of Nations in Mesopotamia Palestine and colonies, suggesting a major wartime victory in policy and unity.
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London
Great Britain
Reuter
Mesopotamia
Palestine
League of Nations
News
League
Food relief bill sent to conference with Senate tweaks
Washington reports the senate approved a $100,000,000 food relief bill for Europe and the Near East after a week of debate and sent it to conference with administration leaders. Senators Martin Overman and Warren named to the conference along with a key senate amendment limiting aid to enemy nationals while aiding friendly nations.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Martin
Virginia
Overman
North Carolina
Warren
Wyoming
House
United States
German Ships Allotted to U S for Troop Transport
German vessels assigned to the United States for moving troops total 489000 tons. Included is the giant transatlantic liner Imperator. The allotment was reported from New York on January 27 with authoritative confirmation.
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America
Imperator
New York
United States
Weekly Health Talks Warn on Kidney Dangers and Anuric Tablets
The article explains kidney disease risks and how diseased kidneys spread poisons via uric acid. It promotes Anuric Tablets by Dr. Pierce of Buffalo as a harmless remedy to dissolve uric acid and reduce related aches, offering free advice by mail.
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Doctor Watson
Piérie
Buffalo
N. Y
Eugar
Mathematical display sparks debate over value and distance
A fragment shows a debating scene where figures and worth are argued against distance terms. A cheer echoes agreement as participants claim strength to cover a long league, highlighting the playful tension between math and metaphor.
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Promoted for Influenza kidney trouble
An advertisement warns that influenza often weakens kidneys and promotes Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims immediate relief after an attack and offers trial bottles for ten cents, with larger sizes available at druggists, urging readers to request the sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Kilmer
Binghamton
Swamp Rock
Vice of the Virtuous Peculiar Ill-Temper Hint
A brief reflection on ill temper as a vice of the virtuous, noting it as a revealing flaw within an otherwise noble character. The comment highlights how irritable behavior can expose strength and weakness in a person of good standing.
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Avio
Wissel
Nsar
TVS Purchiser
Ashereck
Boschee's Syrup Ad Claims Fifty-One Years of Use Across U S
An old advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a nationwide remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles claiming a night relief from coughing easier morning expec toration and natural soothing of inflamed parts. Also mentions Garfield Tea and a general health message.
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Boschee
United States
Natare
America
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U. S
Sekt Cascara
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