The Standard Remedy in Countless Homes
Indigestion and constipation are common digestive ailments. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a mild laxative tonic sold for fifty cents, relieves stomach waste congestion and promotes regularity without narcotics. Mrs Oliver Young of Merrill, Wisconsin praises its effectiveness and renewed appetite. Free trial bottle offered by Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Plans for shorter road over Keokuk Lake
Plans for a new two and a half mile road across Keokuk Lake township were filed by county appraiser G W Lindle with County Auditor Shoemaker. The route along the southern edge of sections thirteen and fourteen will close a gap left by the old road, promising farmers quicker access to the city once the project proceeds, likely in spring.
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Plangere
Keokuk Lake
G. W. Lindle
Shoemaker
Board of Supervisors
Special Meeting Called by Red Men Tomorrow Night
A special meeting of the Red Men is announced for tonight with business of importance per order of CC and R. The notice urges members to attend for organizational matters and decisive actions.
Efforts to amend the Cummins law in Congress
Washington D C December 7 Efforts to amend the Cummins law governing railroad liability for shipments damaged or lost in transit will be made early in the session. Senator Weeks has prepared a bill and Senator Cummins will introduce one if necessary to reverse the Interstate Commerce Commission interpretation regarding baggage applicability.
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Washington, D. C
Cummins
Congress
Weeks
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bloodhounds Fail to Track Swindler in Nicola Case
Sheriff Wiley hunts for Mrs. Anna Mohr aided by bloodhounds that refused to follow a scent, then distracted by an auto ride. Despite tips and a Nicola lead, the trail turned toward a Nicola vehicle near the Butler Place as night fell.
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Anna Mohr
Wiley
Fairport
Sam Eis
Nicola
Frank Nicola
Butler Place
Gark
Arson Gang Now On Trial In St Louis
A jury selection began in St Louis for Harold G Gilmore president of Gilmore Bonfig Decorating Harry Imel secretary and Julius R Bersch vice president of an insurance agency. They face indictment over a conspiracy to burn the Gilmore Bonfig plant destroyed July 4 1916.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Harold G. Gilmore
Gilmore- Bonfig Decorating Company
Harry 2. Imel
Gilmore
Julius R. Bersch
Gilmore-Bonfig Decorating Company
Great achievement in new photo play drama at AdMuse-U
The AdMuse-U Theatre presents a new version of At the Sign of the Rose retitled An Alien, a motion picture and spoken drama blend. George Beban stars as the Italian character Rosa’s father, with two remarkable children featured in the film sequence.
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George Beban
Sign of the Rose
Rosa
Garrick
Blanche Schwed
St Jacobs Oil advertised for rheumatism relief
An old advertisement promotes St Jacob's Oil as a harmless cure for rheumatism and related pains. It claims instant relief from aching joints and muscles, says it won't burn the skin, and urges readers to try a small bottle from any drug store. It also cites wide historical use and applicability to sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago, backache, and sprains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacob's
St. Jacob’s Oil
Hair Removal Tip From Toilet Advice Ad
An advertisement touts a method to remove superfluous hair using a stiff paste of delatone and water. After about two minutes the paste is rubbed off and the skin washed to leave the hairs gone. The note warns to ensure the product is purchased through a druggist.
Italian's Little Daughter and Thelma Salter Featured
The article highlights Italian's little daughter and Thelma Salter as the daughter of wealthy parents, noting their prominence and social standing within the community.
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Thelma Salter
Christmas Tree Arrangements By Local Lodge Of Elk
The B P O E lodge completed plans for giving presents to city poor and a large Christmas tree for children. The Ladies Auxiliary will announce final arrangements after next Thursday's meeting. The tree will be placed on Front street front porch, with the club serving as a warm gathering place. The January meeting will be turned over to the Old Timers. charter members and Past Exalted Rulers to run the program, followed by a banquet. The Grand Lodge has ordered attendance at the roll call.
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Front
Grand Lodge
Des Moines Strike Disorder At Beatrice Creamery
Reports to police in Des Moines Iowa recount a women workers strike riot at Beatrice Creamery. Four warrants issued for female strikers accused of assaulting strike breakers, with a John Doe warrant for a man said to have incited rioting. Arrests expected. strikers have been out since June over wages and hours. A turkey dinner and fancy sale ad follows.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Beatrice Creamery
Catherine
Lillian Amscher
Clara Watson
Jennie Newton
Mona
Catherine Lowe
John Doe
Special Service at Catholic Churches Feast of Immaculate Conception
Tomorrow a holy day of obligation will be observed in Catholic churches with special services at St. Mathias and St. Mary. Mass times are 4 7 o'clock and 9 30 at St. Mathias and 6 o'clock and 9 at St. Mary.
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St. Mathias
St. Mary’s
Aged City Resident Francis O Bayle Dies at 77
Francis O Bayle an aged resident of this city died yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Catherine Boland 809 Roscoe avenue after a short illness He was 77 Interment will be in St Marys cemetery In Washington DC the Rev Dr Frank Sewall 79 former Urbana University president and author of the Christian Hymnal died at his home today
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Francis O'Bayle
Catherine Boland
Roscoe
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Washington, D. C
Frank Sewall
Urbana (Ohio) University
Militia Plans Amendments to Allow Service Across U S
Lt Col H F Lange reports from Adjutant General Guy Logan on National Guard Association plans to seek a constitutional amendment. The proposal would authorize National Guard use anywhere in the United States and then enable a federal pay bill paying $1 per drill. This would replace a continental army plan and push defense measures through Congress.
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H. F. Lange
National Guard Association
Congress
United States
National Guard
Iowa
Morning Trains Delayed After Air Pipe Disconnection
Westbound Milwaukee passenger No. 108 was delayed about thirty minutes this morning by a disconnected air pipe on the engine. The pipe unjointed near Davenport, prompting an immediate stop for repairs. No. 29 Rock Island passenger was also delayed waiting for repairs. Turkey Dinner announced for tomorrow at First M E church from 11:00 to 1:00 with hot dinners for carryout if dishes and baskets are provided.
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Milwaukee
Davenport
Rock Island
Czar Delays the Opening of Duma
Emperor Nicholas postpones indefinitley the opening of the duma and the council of the empire citing unfinished budget preparations. A dispatch from Petrograd said the duma would reassemble on December 8 after a prior prorogation on September 16. Possession Not Crime. Judge Reed ruled drugs in possession do not violate the Harrison act in the case of Lester Carney of Mason City Iowa.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
London
Nicholas
Dumez
Council of the Empire
Duma
Dubuane
Reed
Lester Carney
Mason City
Iowa
Washington navy reports tanker Petrolite fired on near Crete
Word from the cruiser Des Moines reached the navy department that the American ship sending a SOS call last Saturday off Crete was the Standard Oil tanker Petrolite, reportedly fired on by an Austrian submarine. one man was wounded.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Des Moines
Navy Department
SS. O. S
Crete
Kalona Social Notes From Early December Circulation
Kalona Iowa residents share visits among siblings and relatives from What Cheer Burlington and Davenport. funeral in Washington prompts travel. Mrs. Monroe Young ill but improving. R I Fry visits Iowa City. L E Durdorff and Miss Porter from Des Moines travel to the area.
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Kalona
A. Mellinger
Brutn
What Cheer
Schlager
Burlington
Mellinger
Riverside
W. R. Adams
F. L. Dewese
Davenport
Adams
Washington
Monroe Young
R. I. Fry
Iowa City
L. E. Durdorff
Miss Porter
Des Moines
Thanksgiving Day Visitors and Local Visits Clipped
Relatives travel from Cedar Rapids Ames Des Moines and Kansas to spend Thanksgiving with area families. J F Durst Loyd attend hardware men’s convention in Cedar Rapids. Mrs BE Lovek visits son Rex in Alance. George Stutsman home from Ames. Geben Morgany visits Swartzen Druber clan. Fr W Treyder and Mr Schmitt attend Kalaona Clay Co. business. Mrs W A Hunt greets parents and sister from Des Moines. Mrs L G Shows returns to Iowa City after visiting Stutsmans and relatives. Mrs Guilmont and Mrs Chas Darner depart Des Moines and Kansas after visiting. Mrs W R Adams visits Town City for weekend with Marsh Adams.
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J. F. Durst
Loyd
Cedar Rapids
Hardware
BE. Lovek
Alance
Rex
George Stutsman
University At
Ames
Geben Morgany
van Meter
Swartzen Druber
Fr. W. Treyder
Mr. Schmitt
Toulouse
Des Moines
L. G. Shows
Iowa City
E. E. Stutsman
Guilmont
Chas. Darner
Kansas
W. Bochme
W. R. Adams
Town City
Marsh Adams
Leona LaMar to Star at the Grand Brief Engagement
Leona LaMar opens at the Grand on Thursday December 1 featuring telepathy acts rivaled by none. The Shan non Stock Company performs high class comedies and dramas with vaudeville between acts. The Gambler's Wife, a comedy drama, heads the opening program with a ladies free admission offer for reserved seat holders and ticket refunds if unsatisfied.
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Leona LaMar
Anna Eva Fay
Ethel May
Tenda
Leona
Leone
Shannon Stock Company
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Mrs. Oliver Young
Keckie Lake
B. E. Lilly
Ed. Anson
Flossy
Green Street
B. E
Lilly
Fred Knapp
Princeton ,Ill
Addie Sprott
Green ‘Street
George Knopp
State Hospital
Independence
Adv
Anson Clothing Co
Paul Steinmetz
Frank Anson
Magnus
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Chamberlain
Thomas Casey
Geneva
Continental Army
Constitution
Czar
Albert Chevalier
Florence Turner
Metro
Valli Valli
Henry King
Lillian Lorraine
Au Men’s Department
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