Island Lad Dragged to Death by Horse Near Farm
Oral McGill, 16, of Muscatine Island, was killed when a horse slipped, dragging him by a stirrup through a field as he tried to move cows. Despite doctors' efforts, he died at 6 20 p.m. The tragedy follows a similar accident in November. He leaves five siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral McGill
Mra
R. L. McGill
Muscatine Island
A. J. Olver
Dr. McGrew
Grandview
Oliver
Melvin Brown
Sweetland
Muly
Twyla
Lawrence
Clada
Frances
Daryl
Soldiers to keep most clothing after muster out
Town Field artillery units will not be forced to surrender their full uniforms when mustered out. Battery A B and C will only turn in heavy overcoats while other military clothing may be retained. The infantry department faces a serious situation as troops may be required to surrender all government equipment.
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Town Field Artillery
Infantry
Surprisingly Good Cough Syrup from Pinex Mixture
A home made cough syrup claim touts savings over ready made remedies. It prescribes 274 ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup to create a pint of cough syrup claimed to relieve coughs in 24 hours and treat throat and chest ailments, with a money back guarantee from The Inex Co of Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Fort Des Moines and Camp Dodge troops in civilian dress
A report notes many troops wore worn out civilian clothes during last summer drills at Fort Des Moines and Camp Dodge. Adjutant General Guy S. Logan is expected to act to remedy conditions on the battery clothing proposition. The piece also includes a brief, ad-like aside on constipation remedies and dietary tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Adjt
Guy S. Logan
Battery
Supervisors to explain alleged court refusal in Iowa
Muscatine and Louisa county supervisors face Judge Valent in Wapello at 10 a.m. January 10 to explain alleged defiance of a Louisa county court order issued April 24. The order required payment to subcontractors for Drainage District No. 13 work for McDonald Boneline. Complainants sought contempt action as the board resisted bills awaiting further orders.
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Louise County District Court
Wapello
Muscating and
Louisa County Joint Board
Valent Wapello
Louisa County
McDonald Bonelnearing Company
Joint Board
Carsa
Judea Viale
Jt Faundare
Hero
Eiser
Many Bills to Be Considered in Coming Session
Dex Mothex Iowa December 27 The Thirty seventh general assembly will convene January 8 with numerous bills to consider The session may be long and volatile as new lawmakers push extensive measures including equal suffrage prohibition and major appropriations The list covers education funding state buildings health measures and court system changes among others
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Dex Mothex
Thirty-seventh
General Assembly
State Fair Grounds
Temple of Justice
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
State Railroad Commission
High Heels and Painful Corn Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes freazone as a cheap at home treatment for corns caused by high heels. It claims few drops on a corn will shrink and lift the corn without damaging surrounding skin. The ad targets both men and women seeking relief from painful foot corn growths.
Severe Rheumatic Pains Disappear
Rheumatism rests on an blood acid that circulates in the blood and irritates muscles and joints. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood, aiding liver kidneys and skin, improves digestion, and reduces aches. Sold by all druggists.
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Hood
All Druggista
Ady
Iowa Legislature Deliberates Broad Appropriations Bill
The proposed measures seek $125000 for consolidated schools and higher normal training funds, a $300000 military department appropriation, creation of state health and veteran services, and new controls over banks, utilities, and education. Proposals include wage, work hour, and school book reforms, with further plans to abolish or reorganize several boards and commissions and to regulate price controls and coal supplies.
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State University
Des Moines
Highway Commission
Bupar Victory
Raixo
Raixo Minimum Compensation Under Workmen's Compensation Law; Nivo
Veterans
Aond
Vicksburg
Children's Welfare Bureau
iMake Railroad
State House
Military Department
Yoo
Abollah Pharmacy Commission
Parole Board
Board of Control
States Health Board
Iowa
G. A. T. Hall
Atats
Rand
Atate
Prominent Wapello Couple Is Wedded
A wedding in Wapello Indiana on December 28 united Chas Lang ex proprietor of the One Minute lunch room and Mrs Orpha Maddox McGil at the groom's rooms. Mayor Marcellus Hunter performed the ceremony. Both are well known in Wapello and have many friends who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Marcellus Hunter
Chas
Lang
Orpha Maddox McGil
Councillor resigns. Austrian bank governor steps down
A Vienna dispatch reports Privy Councillor Rudolf Seighart, governor of the Austrian land credit bank, has resigned at Emperor Charles request. Ritter Von Lath succeeds him. Also, President Wilson turns 60, receiving cable and telegram greetings from across the nation and abroad.
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Amsterdam
London
Vienna
Rudolf Seighart
Austrian Land Credit Bank
Charles
Ritter von Lath
Civilians to Train Aboard Reserve Battleships This Summer
The navy plans a civilian training program offering 10 000 civilians naval instruction on a summer cruise aboard one of twelve reserve battleships. Camps will form in San Francisco Chicago Norfolk Newport Pensacola with motor boat squadrons. Start July 2 to August 1 with September maneuvers.
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Washington
Navy Department
San Francisco
Chicago
Norfolk
Newport
Pensacola
Philadelphia
New York
Campa
Congress
Naval Volunteer Reserve
Plan selection of two new YMCA directors
Successors to the late W. J. Roach and J. E. Hoopes, prominent YMCA board members, will be chosen at a special meeting of the board tomorrow evening, according to secretary J. B. Amnell.
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W, J, Roach
J. E. Hoopes
Y. M.C. A. Board
J. B. Amcnell
Board Plans for Annual Meeting Banquet Next Month
The board will discuss plans for the annual meeting to be held early next month. As in past years, the session will probably feature a banquet.
Pyramid Pile Treatment Free Trial Offer
An advertisement urges readers to visit their druggist for a free trial of Pyramid Pile Treatment. It promises a trial box at no cost and highlights ease of access for immediate relief.
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A & Cent
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid
Marshall
Mich
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Oral M'Gill
Wold
Hon
George McManus
International News Service
Dinty Moore
Nonon
M'Donald Company
Muscaine
Supre
Mark
Wilson
Associated Press
Washington, DC
Deans
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
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