City debt in Iowa grows with rising municipal liabilities
Des Moines reports 468 Iowa cities and towns continue sinking deeper into debt. Total indebtedness reaches 2,091,1687 dollars, up 1,170,505 from the prior year. Cities incurred 897,7293 in mercand obligations and towns 606,006. Revenue for the year ending March 21, 1916 topped 18,066,357 while expenditures reached 17,846,098. Cash on hand rose from 3,092,878 to 3,702,844. The taxable valuation is noted but details follow.
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Des Moines
Towa
Debe
George Gallarno
Papa's Cold Compound Offers Quick Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts Papa's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for head cold symptoms. It claims rapid decongestion and relief from headaches and fever, priced at 26 cents at drug stores.
Red blotches on head heal after Cuthura Soap trial
Mrs Mra OG McCranay of St. Paul reports her child suffered red blotches on the head with oozing matter and itching. After using a free sample of Cuthura Soap and Ointment, and buying more, the head was entirely healed in about three weeks.
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Ineas
Mra
OG. M. McCranay
Fairview Ave
St. Paul
Minn
Municipalities under commission government and renewal manager plan
Report lists Sarm Vel TOb and nine cities under commission rule including Sioux City Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa with a total population of 822 500 and expenditures of 5 443 066 for the year 17 01 per capita. Renewal manger plan cities Da clarinda Whenfield Chariton Webster City and Iowa Falls report own industries and property totaling 8 798 008 with water works parks and utilities investments totaling 14 482 608 6 622 049 and 8 608 109 respectively.
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Sarm Vel
Tob
Ninetowa
Dox’ Movies
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Ottumwa
Ort Dodge
Keokuk
Marshalltown
Mayon City
Clarinda
Whenfield
Chariton
Webster City
Iowa
Falla
He Eltles
Ban on Boozers in Paris City Commission Resolution
Paris city commissioners adopt a resolution against employing users of intoxicating liquors. Officials say clear thinking is required and vow to hire only sober men for municipal work.
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Paris
Hort
Two Iowa regiments stay in the South for winter quarters
Des Moines dispatch notes Second and Third Iowa troops likely to remain in southern camps through a harsh winter. Lumber is being moved to build up tented quarters as orders circulate about potential early returns, while engineers and quartermasters organize shelter and comforts.
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Des Moines
Doc
Iowa
Soa
Cois
Kia
Mexico
Brownaville
Revival Services Begin at Grandview Church
Grandview to hold revival services at Mvingell en church with Rev. M. Cy Miller presenting a nightly program through January 2. Topics include Justification of Pardon Leprosy a Type of Sin Remember Lets Wire Seven Wonders of the Crops Life for Life The Holy City Poet's Sermon the Appeal and The Return of Christ as part of the series.
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Grandview
Mvingellen
Holy City
Poetor
Clirtat
Cros
Tram congestion relief after early morning streetcar incident
An early morning accident cleared all city streetcar lines after a car ran over the tracks to prevent repeats of yesterday's congestion. Tracks were cleaned and ice melted, restoring access. Superintendent Schuyler stated the system will be used again when needed.
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Eity
Schuyler
Sister of Local Man Is Summoned
D R Woster of Mulberry Avenue reports the death of his sister Mrs R C Toland at Overton Nebraska on Tuesday about 2 am. She was 62 and died from several illnesses with heart trouble cited as the direct cause. Survived by husband and five children, four brothers including Mr Foster and two sisters. Parents preceded her in death. Mr Foster left for Corning Town where the remains were sent for interment. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm at that place.
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D. R. Woster
R. C. Toland
Overton
Neb
Mr. Foster
Corning
Tow
Cure for rupture without operation offered by patient
Eugene M. Pullen shares a personal account of rupture cured without surgery and offers full information by mail at 617 C Marcellus Avenue Manasquan New Jersey. He urges readers with ruptures to contact him to end misery and worry of an operation.
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Minny L
Eugene M. Pullen
Carpenter
Marcallus Avenue
Manasquan
N. J
Overloading The Stomach Trial Package Ad
Overload of the stomach linked to gluttony is warned as dangerous, claiming Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest 3,000 grains of food per grain and reduce harmful effects. The ad promises a free trial package by mail from A. Stuart Co., 243 Stuart Bldg., Marshall, Michigan, with tablets sold at 50 cents per box.
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Stuart
A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Stand Pat on Battery Retention Sparks Debate
Captain Mull urged Muscatine to stand firm on retaining the battery and equipment while the city and state debate armory funding. Soldiers voiced loyalty but warned action hinges on reimbursements and federal support. Junior officers praised Battery C’s rapid progress, contrasting with harsh Davenport quarters and border conditions.
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Mexico
Mull
Lucia Ix
Davenport
Muscatinet
Matt van Tryfle
Capillada
van Tryfie
Edward Cox
Regulura
Cox
Cliss
Milhentina
Geveral
Grosser
Moscatino
J. R. Dougherty
United States
Multlaste Aveening
Baid
Chicago Hotel Men Abandon NYE Meeting Over Apathy
Chicago hotel proprietors say New Year’s Eve will be unusually dry this year. A planned Chicago hotel men’s association meeting to discuss celebrations was canceled due to member apathy. State law allows liquor only from midnight to 1 am on New Year’s Day.
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Chicago
Chicago Hotel Men’s Association
Iowa Links With Argentine Cattlemen At Chicago Show
A Greater Iowa Association report notes Argentine cattlemen visiting Iowa State College and inspecting Ames stock herds after attending the Chicago International Live Stock Show. Senior Alfredo Bullielch pledged to consider Ames for his son, while two Argentines served as judges. Greater Iowa Association sees strengthened ties and long term benefits for Iowa agriculture.
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Journal
Amen
Iowa
Argentina
Chicago
Iowa State College
Alfredo Bullielch
Ames
Jowa
Nomuch
Family Christmas Dinner Parties Across City
Mr and Mrs Hendriks entertain their children and grandchildren at a festive Christmas Day meal with decorated rooms and a noon feast. Out of town guests join in at the George Harrison home, as does Rudolph Schmidt’s family nearby. A separate Sugar Loaf event honors Bertha Long, soon moving to Steam Boat Rock. Elks women meet for a social, Jolly Rovers hold a Christmas party, and Degrey of Honor plans officer retalia in Maccabees hall with officers to be named January 9.
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Ant Mes
Hendrocgs
Hendriks
Fouser Street
Mra
George Hendriks
Cecil
Nichols
Arthur la Tourrette
George Harrison
Madixon
Rudolf Schmidt
Parente
Jolly Rovers Club
Sweetland Man Dies Here Today
I N Duncan longtime Muscatine County resident and Sweetland store proprietor died at 3 30 am at his home 11838 Fula avenue of Brights disease and related complications He was born August 22 1856 in Cedar County and lived in Witton Sweetland and Wilton He is survived by his wife three sons Karl Everett and Virell a daughter Pearl Martin and several siblings Funeral services will be held at his home Friday morning with interment in Wilton
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I. F. Duncan
Muscatine County
Fula Avenue
Bright
Mr. Duncan
Cedar
Masentie County
Witton and
Sweetland
Muscatina
Hoe
Thomas Duncan
Witton
Karl
Everett
Vireil
Pearl Martin
Muxentine
John
Bert
Irving Buncan
T. Dilley
Wilton
Weather terms shift from sleet to glaze and ice storm
Washington report explains sleet to be frozen rain before impact while glaze forms on surfaces after falling. Officials urge using precise terms for frozen rain types, noting past mislabeling as cyclones or tornadoes. Also mentions Welmet-Goodwin Concert charity benefit January 1 and 2 at Congregational church with tickets at local stores.
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Washington, D. C
xtYla
Weather Bureau Officinls
Weather Bureau
Welmet-Goodwin
Congregational Church
Chinese Immigrants Seek Entry to Hawaii
A Chinese merchant and J J Hindel announced plans to seek congressional support for a bill admitting 25 000 Chinese to Hawaii. Backed by local Chinese associations and businessmen, they expect letters of encouragement from Reps Burnett and Slayden urging immigration policy change.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
T. H
Dee
Hawaiian
Burnett
House
Three Injured From Icy Sidewalk Falls in City
Three people were injured by falls on icy sidewalks yesterday. Wm. N. Narvis, head of the Be ard Printing company, damaged his right arm and elbow. Mrs. Richard Milholm fractured her right arm. Mrs. Thomas Tice fractured her left arm after a fall near her East Seventh Street home.
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Wm. N. Narvis
Beard Printing Company
West Fourth Street
Richard Milholm
Lucas Grove Road
Thomas Tice
East Seventh Street
Danish Bark Josan Sunk by Lloyds Report
London dispatch reports Lloyds Shipping Agency announces the Danish bark Josan has been sunk. The sinking occurred in December with the Danish vessel listed among recent losses in wartime naval actions.
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Associated Press
Vwice
London
Lloyds Shipping Agency
Josan
The Safe Medicine for All the Family
An old advertisement extols Father John s Medicine as safe for every family member from children to elders. It claims alcohol free, non addictive, nourishing and soothing for throat irritation, building strength, and notes it is a doctor s prescription remedy with over six decades of use.
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John
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