Iowa News Briefs Highlight Parole Rates and Local Incidents
Iowa reports 67 cases of infantile paralysis in a month, a new beet sugar plant deal in Mason City, and parole grants totaling 50 since July. Others note post office robberies in Dows City, Palpani’s return and home life, farm pigeon operations, and rail, highway, and tax developments across the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Health Commission
State Board of Parole
Arglars
Dows City
J. F. Newton
Cedar Rapids
London
England
Anamosa Reformatory
Cherokee
Reformatory
Chamber of Commerce
Mason City
Northern Sugar Company
Kenyon
Springfield
Ill
Kansas City
Isonzo
Albert Palpani
Fort Dodge
Goritz
J. F. Tawney
Adel
United States
Union
Canada
Entente
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Fort Madison
State Board of Health
State Insurance Department
Insurance Companies
Hdd
Food and Dairy Department
Wilson and Progressive Era Echoes Across Nation
An 1911 Kansas Society of New York address by then Governor Woodrow Wilson classifies progressives as those who adopt new facts and adjust policies. The piece notes Democratic gains since 1910 and claims much of Progressive reform has been enacted. A lengthy, list-like roster of individuals and firms purchasing cars from Star Auto Co. in 1916 follows.
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Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Kansas Society of New York
Goa
House of Representatives
Progressive Party
Wilson
Washington
White House
Woodpecker Tale Explains Red Headed Bird Origin
An old selfish woman on a hill turns into a bird after refusing a hungry man cake. She becomes the red headed woodpecker, forever pecking from trees with her black dress, white apron, and red bonnet. Sel ected.
Cure for Cholera Morbus Endorsed by Aberdeen Reader
A reader from Fair Haven, N. S. endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy for cholera morbus and colic in her seven year old son and other family members. She praises its merit and notes availability through D Stubpark.
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Sidney Simmons
Fair-Haven
Stubpareuch
Liver Trouble Remedy Reported By Iowa Reader
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa shares a liver trouble testimonial describing recurring pains and relief after using Chamberlains Tablets. He reports improvement after half a bottle and notes the product is sold by F D Stubenrauch.
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Tom
Joe Dingman
Webster City
Iowa
Chamberlain
F. D. Stubenrauch
Dry law tightens tools market in Spokane shops
A Spokane second hand store offered a limited stock as the dry law reduced available tools. A citizen seeking a hammer found the grasped inventory sparse, with the keeper noting many men kept their tools due to steady jobs amid the prohibition era. The piece portrays the unintended business woes from the dry spell.
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Spokane
What to Do
A playful riddle style question asking what to do when faced with odd pairings such as a sword fish or a stone fence and a clock spring or a cow slip. The verse prompts imaginative choices and whimsical comparisons without a clear action or resolution.
A Wise Mother Reflects On Family Life
A neighbor’s reply to a mother about letting children and a husband litter rooms argues mud on floors is easier to clean than sins. Window marks cannot block sunshine or prevent the mother’s heart shadow as a son seeks home refuge from care and happiness in its four walls.
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John
St. Nicholas
Mothers Gray’s Sweet Powders for Failing Health
This 19th century medicinal note promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders as a soothing remedy for feverishness stomach teething disorders and bowel regulation. Claimed to be trusted by mothers for 28 years and available at all druggists for 25 cents from Fred Manteuse Mother Gray Co Leroy N Y.
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Gray, Co
Leroy
Value line suits offer $15.00 pricing
The notice advertises a $15.00 line of suitings with emphasis on no raise in price and showcasing wonderful values for customers. It highlights affordable fabric options and encourages shoppers to view the selection for savings.
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A. 0. Wolever
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Eva Bond
Minneapolis
R. I. Hawley
Davenport
Chicago
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Wisconsin
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Oskaloosa
New Presbyterian Church
Central M. BE
Iowa Wesleyan
Penn College
HE. M. McCall
E. L. Griffith
Ames
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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National Civb Federation
Warren 8
Store of the Engineers
Ainsworth
Rock Island
International Brotherhood
Ae.eace
Star Auto Co
J. H. DeVries
Clark Richardson
C. VanDisseldorp
M. Aalbers
Jelsma & Hollebrands
M. M. DeReus
A. C. Price
Jake Bogaard Peter J. DeJong
Dr. W. F. Crew
C. den Hartog Wilson Winn
Henry Overberger W. Doedyne
A. N. VanderLinden
H. VanderKeift
Fred VanZee
Mrs. H. Wormhoudt
W. H. VanderPloeg
H. P. VanderMeulen
Dr. F. F. Carpenter
A. B. VerPloeg
Arie VanderHaar
P. H. VanGorp
John VanVeen
VanderWall Bros
J. L. Shilling
Julius Uitermarkt
Joe Slykoord
Jacob VanWyke
DeGeus
J. H. Veenstra
D. DePringer
Sam VanHemert
B. DeBruyn
Jake Fennema
Lake Prairie Creamery Co
Henry VerPteeg
Lester the
Harry Schakel
Mrs
Jno. van Viliet
G. H. Wormhoudt
C. DeGeus
Andrew Langerak Stuursma
John Hospers
C. C. VerDught
Jake Swank
G. B. VerSteeg
M. A. VanHaaften
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Keables
Wm. Brand
A. Rosendal
Pete
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John Vogelaar
Wm. Tysseling John TerLouw
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Harry. Williamson
Frank VanEssen
R. McIntire
A. VanderWaal
L. Wielaard
F. Sjaardema
J. R. McGraw
Wm. Beintema
N. ‘van Maanen
J. H. Doan
Jno. VanderPloeg
Rene Verwers
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John Kool
Paul Boertje
Wm. VanHeukelom
G. van Niewenhuizen
G. B. DeBruyn
Irving Wallace
C. H. Bogaard
E. F. Black
Gerrit VandenBerg
J. M. VanderKieft
W. H. VerMeer
H. Kersbergen
P. VanGelst
Albert VanderMeiden
J. M. DeBruin
C. DeGoey
J. E. Roorda
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H. J. Mepplink
M. Schakel
E. J. Wichhart
John A. DeCook
G. G. Klein
Jacob J. DeBruin
Leen van Rees
Co. VanWyk
T. VanHaaften
L. D. VanderLinden
Hy G. Rietveld
Gerrit VanderWilt
Wm. Onstine
John Weyers
S. H. Vander Zyl
Gray
M. Vander Linden
P. D. Q. Company
Terre Haute
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Bramp
Jesse A. Case
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