Lydia E Pinkham Medicine in Burlington Ad Claims Cure
An advertisement from Burlington Wisconsin promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. It quotes testimonials from Anna Kelly of 710 Chestnut Street and urges readers to seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Burlington, Wis
Lydil
Anna Kelly
Chestnut Smet
Burlington
Wis
L. E.pinkham
Lydia
Ham Medicine Co. Cronfidential
Lynn
Mags
Tax Statements Show Iowa Counties Raise 1916 Taxes
Forty seven Iowa counties sent tax statements to the auditor of state. Forty one counties increased the amount of taxes for 1916 compared with 1915. Total taxes to be paid rise from 422 468 746 to 424 172 183 an increase of 1 708 400. Polks county tax rises driven by school levy while city tax falls. Six counties cut taxes Cass Cherokee Monona Parahontas Pottawattamie and Sac. Drainage and English language policy rulings noted.
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W. H. Williams
Auditor's Office
Polk County
Pol County
Cass
Cherokee
Monona
Parahontas
Pottawattamie
Sac
van Buren County
Crawford County
Des Moines
Jung
SRG
Fiipyd
Interstate Fare Protests Delay Work by Iowa Officials
Officials say no relief from the Interstate Commerce Commission on protests against fare increases. Commerce counsel J H Henderson reports no new action likely before Wallington. several states including Melnding, Resw sbragka and Mic Ubi Lit are noted in the protests.
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Commerce
J. H. Henderson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa
Wallington
Melnding
Resw Sbragka
Mic Ubi Lit
Great Des Moines Meet Aims To Unify Iowa Road Plans
Enthusiasts from across Iowa prepare for a Des Moines gathering focused on good roads. Organizers expect 1000 or more boosters, with committees from the Mankers Association, Greater Iowa, Jefferson and Lincoln Highway groups, and city chambers backing the event. Speakers may include Gay George W Clarke and state highway officials.
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F. C. Carson
Iowa City
E. J. Spalding
Grinnell
W. A. Hopkins
Samoa
Gay
George W. Clarke
Better Road Commission
State Highways Commission
Pioneers Claimed By Death in Madison County
Nine pioneer residents of Madison county died within the last week amid a grip epidemic. The list includes A J Rollstin who came in 1857 Daniel Mc Conlee a county resident since 1851 David Griffith who arrived in 1865 Robert McCalman a large farm owner here since 1868 Peter Moore who came in 1852 and was 91 Mary J Griswold a long time resident since 1854 Elizabeth Duff who arrived in 1859 James Thompson in the county for 45 years and John F Vins here for about 25 years.
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Winterset
Madison County
A.J. Rollstin
Daniel McConlee
David Griffith
Robert McCalman
Peter Moore
Mary J. Griswold
Elizabeth Duff
James Thompson
Aity
John F.vins
Knoxville Man Dies by Own Hand in Suicide
C A Koenig a Knoxville resident for twenty five years ended his life by swallowing strychnine and cutting his throat with a razor. Three surgeons attempted to save him but the poison prevailed. Authorities cite financial troubles as a probable motive.
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Iiknoxville
C. A. Koenig
Knoxville
Koenig
Blizzard Deaths Reported In Sioux City Area
Sioux City reports one fatality and another possible death from the blizzard. Charles Golden, a farm hand, was killed by a train southwest of the city after being blinded by snow. Swan Nelson, a laborer, was found in the street with both legs frozen and may die. In Des Moines Charles Fleming, 36, prominent Fleming brothers member, died at home after heart trouble and a recent grip attack.
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Sioux City
Charles Golden
Here
Swan Nelson
Isborer
Lowan
Des Moines
Charles Fleming
Fleming Brothars
Fleming
Keokuk Liquor Case Tangle Draws Grand Jury Interest
Keokuk faces a renewed tangle in the liquor case as Phil Nickell, a dependent, is held to the grand jury. Lawyers expect the grand jury to continue the case, with a dismissal possibly provoking habeas corpus actions and altering ongoing proceedings.
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Keokuk
Phil Nickell
Grand Jury
Habeas Corpus Ag
Indicumeng Sulil Mores
Uld Imix
Train wreck injures four near Cherokee
A Central passenger train derailed near Hisgah as it neared a bridge over a creek. Four people were seriously hurt including conductor and two passengers. another traveler was left with injuries. The baggage car jumped first, pulling five cars off the track while the engine and tender stayed. Cars overturned. one crashed through the bridge but remained upright. The injured were sent to Cherokee by special train.
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Mwinois Central
Hisgah
Charles Kopp
Primghar
2 Creek
Cherokee
Colfax Father Charged With Kidnapping His Children
Fred Baldwin thirty seven of Colfax Washington is jailed awaiting the arrival of a Washington sheriff to return him for trial on kidnapping his own children. Baldwin divorced his wife several months ago and the children were given to her. Weeks ago the wife accused him of taking the children for a car ride to Canada and then bringing them to Colorado where he was arrested.
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Charpe
Nevada
Fred Baldwin
Colfax
Wash
Washington
Baldwin
Canada
Colo
Grip Proves Fatal To Three In Cedar Falls
A Cedar Falls family suffered three deaths from grip within thirty six hours. Mrs Amy Foz aged 94 died first, her daughter Mary aged 65 died twenty hours later, and Esme another daughter died nine hours after Mary. A private funeral was held and all three were buried in the same grave.
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Cedar Falls
Amy Foz
Prominent Banker Hewert R. Spencer Dies in Seattle
Iowa City banker Hewert R. Spencer who began at Johnson County Savings Bank in 1871 rose to cashier and later served as vice president of the National Bank of Commerce in Seattle died there. He was survived by his wife Louise E. Lovelace and two children, a son and a daughter.
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Iowa City
Hewert R. Spencer
Johnson County Savings Bank of
Lows
Seattle
National Bank of Commerce
Spencer
Louise E. Lovelace
Iowa Ci
Fire destroys First Congregational Church in Sioux City
Fire from an overheated furnace leveled the largest church in Sioux City causing 69002 dollars in loss. Snowy cold weather hampered firefighters but the building was saved and nearby Reinhart apartment house survived. Vinton shows big growth with 300,000 dollars spent on churches theatres homes stores paving sewers lights, signaling rapid town expansion.
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Sioux City
First Congregational Church
Reinhart
Vinton
Ie City
Saloonmen Still Hopeful in Test Case
Davenport-Davenpore saloon men cling to hope of victory in the prohibition test case. They keep shops open and sell soft drinks to have activity. Many have paid three months in advance expecting the saloon side to win. Aged couple called by death: Vinton-Jackson Doreld of Garrison, over 50, dies soon after his wife.
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Davenport
Davenpore
Vinton—Jackson Doreld
Garrison
Griev
A. J. Qerald
People's Savings Bank of
Fire destroys major Muscatine dry goods store Lilley
A fire at 5 a m gutted the B E Lilley dry goods store in Muscatine one of the citys oldest retail firms. Officials estimate losses exceed 200000 dollars in the blaze that swept through the building.
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Muscatine
B. E. Lilley Dry Goods
Ames Students Win Stock Judging Contest
The Ames Iowa State college five stock judging team won high honors at the western stock show in Denver defeating Kansas Missouri Colorado Utah Idaho Wyoming Nebraska Oregon and Washington to claim the silver trophy. Coach W E Pew of animal husbandry directed the team and guidance credited to him. The members were C G Mason C If Tuttu P Byes T he Roverts and G M Noble.
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Ames
Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast a Splendid Habit
Advertisement style tips tout a morning glass of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved appetite purified digestion and a rosy glow. Cost is a small purchase from a druggist.
Beetle Caddie Takes Four Strokes at Seventh Hole
In a quirky note from Begsome golf, the beetle caddie falters at the seventh hole losing four strokes while crossing an anthill.
Not So Smal Rivalry Over Statesmanship Echoes
A Lorvisville publication copies a heated exchange where a rival mocks a Congress member as not a Webster or Patrick Henry, while the other dismisses the comparison and defends his role amid old anecdotes about notorious sellers.
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Webster
Patrick Henry
Lorvisville Courner-Journal
Kidney Trouble Relieved by Swamp Root Promotion
An Arkansas resident testifies to kidney and stomach relief after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. The letter promotes a sample bottle for ten cents and a booklet, urging readers to mention the paper and buy larger bottles at drug stores.
Shopping List Sparks Wry Household Debate
In a humorous exchange, Mrs Hemmandhaw denies planning a furniture spree while Mr Hemmandhaw cites a shopping list found on the floor. The list includes wash stand parlor chairs dining-room table writing desk refrigerator taboret piano stool and cedar chest. He explains it records objects the baby has dropped this week.
Why roses point east and noses tilt right
A peculiar note explains that many roses and people's noses tilt to the right due to habitual right-handed gestures learned in childhood. It claims using a handkerchief with the right hand causes a small permanent twist in the nose over time.
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