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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1916
Page
8
Mrs Rosa Bonners of Birmingham Alabama reports long struggle with nervous prostration. After trying doctors with no success she began a treatment advertised in newspapers and improved significantly. The notice promotes nerve tonic claims amid warnings of nervous system decline.
A vintage ad touts four ounces of Rad Salts from the acid of lemons and lithia to cleanse kidneys, ease headaches and liver trouble, and neutralize urine acids. It urges a tablespoon of solution daily for four days, claiming it will renew kidney function and prevent night-time issues.
Christine Frederick, household efficiency expert, testified before the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee in Washington in support of the Stephens Ashurst bill. She argues a uniform price on identified articles would standardize buying, reduce waste, and aid farm women and small towns while ensuring fair manufacturing standards.
A long promotional piece urges drinking hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. It claims benefits for headaches bilious attacks constipation and overall internal purity, noting many practice it daily and that it is inexpensive and tasteless.
A historical speech excerpt emphasizes unity, national power, and republican ideals. It frames America first as efficient governance, Lincoln’s party strength, and a call for loyal patriotism, disciplined organization, and peace with liberty. The passage references Mr. Hughes and the era's call for national unity and effective policy.
Mr Hughes urges a law of adequacy covering not only government workers but also employees engaged in interstate commerce. He argues Congress has constitutional authority to regulate hazards of injury and extend compensation protections under a suitable federal act.
A critical editorial blasts the administration for chaotic border mobilization. It notes troops and nearly all National Guard forces were sent, with raw recruits, insufficient equipment, and poor transport and family arrangements. It calls the lapse unforgivable given three years of warnings.
President W. H. P. Faunce of Brown University extols Justice Hughes as fearless, loyal, and highly capable. He praises Hughes for combining judicial temper with decisive action and for clear vision to resolve complex national questions.
The speech denounces plots against the United States and calls for immediate vigorous action. It urges the Administration to act decisively upon notice of conspiracies and asserts the government has resources to stop foreign intrigues without delay.
The speaker argues that extending suffrage to women is inevitable despite opposition. He states the public interest requires a prompt end to the contest and endorses voting rights for women.
The text cites Mr Hughes arguing that strict accountability and clear diplomacy could have prevented attacks on American lives such as the Lusitania sinking. He contends published notice and direct representations would have reduced anti American sentiment and supported American policy.
Fran My. Buses delivers a hard critique of the administration’s handling of preparedness. He argues the administration followed rather than led, noting past claims that the issue was pressing and misinformed. He contends defects in the system widened risks and accuses officials of shaping policy for politics.
A 1914 review argues the Vera Cruz expedition was a pretext to depose Huerta while denying a demanded salute. It recalls the ship cargo for Huerta, the battle with Mexican forces, and the later admission that aims were different from stated. It questions whether US troops truly sought reform or to force Huerta out.
A political argument cites broken promises to lower living costs before the war. It argues that wartime stimuli have faded and warns that production declined, business languished, expansion halted, and unemployment rose, calling for protective upbuilding policies.
The speaker urges an effective system of rural credits and wise use of natural resources. He calls for safeguards and development to benefit the public, quoting Mr Hughes on accepting the stance and proposing six neomete by every practicable means for agricultural interests.
A fragmented railway note records trains heading north and south with passenger car numbers 32 162 161 31 and a time mark 740 A M. The source provides no clear event or outcome beyond the car listings and directions.
County officers listed include Treasurer R P Dethmera, Recorder John Jongewaard, Clerk of Courts Olin G Reiniger, Superintendent of Schools F B Fuller, County Attorney Anthony TePaske, Sheriff Wm Wiesrnia, and Coroner Dr. Meyer.
A roster of public posts: Senator N Balkema Sioux Center Representative D Q Stone Hawarden City Officers Mayor Geo H Elskamp Clerk J M Mieras Treasurer John Vanden Brink Assessor Johannes Mieras Street Commissioner P Van Peursem Councilmen D Vander Berg Wm DeJong Wm Duven Wa Heusinkveld John Schullart Sherman Township Officers Clerk Geo R Meir Trustees L H Henrich S Van Pearsem K H De Jong Independent School District D Vandererg President Wm Mieras Gerrit Brink James Duven Geo Hiskamp Secretary J M Mieras Treasurer P N Vos Sherman Township School District President Grant Chapman Secretary H J Hawkins Treasurer John Linnan Directors Dist No 1 Wr Van Horsen Dist No 2 Lige Mars Dist No 83 John Schreur Dist No 4 W Van Pearsem Dist No 5 G Brink Dist No 6 P De Jong Dist No 7 Grant Chapman Dist No 8 Chas Fatlach Dist No 9 M W Orten
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