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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
8
Eastbound and westbound passenger and freight trains with scheduled departure and arrival times listed for No 4 No 24 No 22 No 132 and other services. Great Southern routes show north south services No 32 No 169 No 161 and No 81 with respective times.
County officers listed include Treasurer R. P. Dethmers, Recorder John Jongewaard, Clerk of Courts Olin G. Reiniger, Superintendent of Schools F. H. Fuller, County Attorney Anthony TePasiec, Sheriff W. Wiesime, Coroner Dr. Meyer, Senator WW Balkema of Sioux Center, IA.
Representative D Q Stone Gawarden City Officers include Mayor Geo H Hiskamp Clerk J M Mieras Treasurer John Vanden Brink Assessor Johannes Mieras Street Commissioner P Van Pearsem Councilmen D Vander Berg Win DeJong Wm Duver Wa Bensinkveld and John Schuller Sherman Township Officers Clerk Geo B Moir Trustees L He Henrich Br An Pearsem K Hi De Jong
Endependent School District lists D. Vanderverg as president and Wr.Mieras as ertit. James Duven and Geo. Elskamp serve as secretary and secretary respectively. M. Mieras is treasurer, with P. N. Vos also noted in the financial slate.
President Geo R Mair Secretary Louis B Henrich Treasurer John Linnan Directors include Dist 1 W Van Hoursen Dist 2 Oe I 11 5 o 5 Hist No 3 John Schreur Dist 4 W Van Peursem Dist 8 G Brink Dist 6 P De Jong Mhat 7 Geo B Mair Dist 5 Chas Estlack Dist 9 M W Orton
Women of Iowa urge male voters to grant full suffrage on June fifth, arguing decades of advocacy, social progress, and shared civic duties justify equal citizenship. They recount global gains, emphasize women's work in home and economy, and call Iowa to join progressive states in democratic representation.
In a call praising Swedish Americans for their support of equal suffrage, the piece argues they inherit the country’s progressive spirit and will back suffrage on the fifth of nine. It cites Sweden's early municipal suffrage, appeals to education and moral protection, and notes Kansan Scandinavian influence and the Iowa State University dean among supporters.
Leaders in the Republican, Democratic and Progressive parties in Iowa pledge to advance equal suffrage. A broad list of state leaders signed letters urging workers to push suffrage during the campaign and on June 6. The effort highlights rivalries to claim the strongest pro suffrage backing and cites figures like Fremont Lincoln and McKinley as inspiration.
An old advertisement extols a daily hot water and lime phosphate drink to wash the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims flushing toxins improves appetite and energy, noting constipation rheumatism and skin issues as conditions it can help.
Advertised aged hair remedy touts Wreaths Sage and Sulphur Compound as restoring natural shade within days. Druggists claim it darkens hair evenly, making gray strands vanish after one or two applications and leaves hair soft and glossy.
A health ad warns that heavy meat consumption can slow kidneys and cause aches and urinary issues. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water daily to stimulate kidney function and neutralize acid in urine, claiming it improves symptoms within days and supports bladder health.
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