World News Briefs From the Front Lines and Capitals
A compressed tour through events from Washington to Ottawa and Paris. Topics include a proposed repeal of the Underwood tariff and Payne Aldrich schedules, nominations to the Federal Trade Commission, stock and trade figures, cider rules, and notable deaths. Also noted are political appointments, suffrage memorials, and a clash involving Kilcommon police ambushes in Tipperary.
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Washington
Begg
Ohio
Kidney Trouble Claims Thousands Across Nation
An old advertisement discusses kidney disease and claims a tonic sold by Dr. Kilmer and Co. can aid, noting many insurance applicants unknowingly suffer kidney trouble. It touts Swamp Root as a remedy and urges testing with a sample bottle, mentioning product availability and endorsements.
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D. Imer
80 Year Old Shares Relief From Stomach Ailments
An elderly woman, Mrs. John Hill aged 80, reports illness since the grip and says Eatonic helped her sour stomach indigestion heartburn and bloating. The ad pitches Eatonic as a remedy that neutralizes excess acidity and gas with a big box priced as a small cost to the druggist.
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Chad
John Hill
Batonic
Suiffer
Eatonic
Iowa History Snippets Face Murders, Elections and Probes
J C Sterret of Corydon found dead with head in water in pasture. Cecil Adams, 18, Mason City caught entering sporting goods store and fled. Fritz Krummer of Duck Grove disappears amid family disputes. Harry B. Howard of Sioux City dies after bandit attack. Charles Miller, 65, Hudson killed when wagon crushes him. Decorah district calls Jan 10 election to bond for 150000 for new high school. Mrs E O Fleur named deputy in county tax office. Iowa farmers face tax penalties due to tight money. late payments blamed on cash shortage. August Melz of Algona indicted on statutory charge. bond posted by brothers. Rural life conference slated in Ames. Marshalltown swine and corn congress draws large exhibits. D H Wales found dead in Cedar Rapids apartment. note to wife cited. Creston auctioneers warn few farm scales due to bank credit issues. Mason City police seek car thiefs linked to attempted murder. Abeleno Peno and Paul Pierce wounded in Park Hospital. Mrs Frank Kimberly of Collins sues father-in-law for $25000 over alienation of husband’s affections.
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J. C Sterret
Corydon
Cecil Adams
Mason City
Duck Grove
Fritz Krummer
Harry B. Howard
Sioux City
Charles Miller
Hudson
Independent School District
Decorah
E. 0. Fleur
Fleur
E. R. Bennett
Iowa
B. D. Ramsay
August Melz
Algona
Melz
Ames
Marshalltown Swine and Corn Congress
Chicago
Marshalltown
D. H. Wales
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Wales
Tama
Creston
Abeleno Peno
Paul Pierce
Park Hospital
Eno
Frank Kimberly
Collins
John Kimberly
International Live Stock Show highlights Western Canada gains
The 1920 International Live Stock show in Chicago drew praise from a Canadian-wrapped panel, with six Canadian provinces earning prizes and Canada sweeping several championships. Notably, J. C. Mitchell of Cahinda Saskatchewan won the sweepstakes, and Lucas from Cayley Alberta took the oats title among 240 competitors. The piece lauds Western Canada for affordable land and strong farming spirit, urging others to follow the path to success.
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Chicago
Canada
J. C. Mitchell
Cahinda
Saskatchewan
Mitchell
Manchester
England
Stratford
Ontario
Iueas
Alberta
Cayley
Lucas
Western
Western Canada
Extra Month in the Year Debate Sparks Voter Talk
Citizens discuss adding a vacation month with questions raised about practicality and benefits. The exchange highlights public curiosity over changing the calendar and potential impact on schedules.
Cole’s Carbenamive heals skin diseases and burns
An advertisement for Cole’s Carbenamive promises rapid relief from burning itching and torturing skin diseases. It claims immediate pain relief from burns and healing without scars available in 30c and 60c sizes. Consumers are urged to ask a druggist or write to The J. W. Cole Co. Rockford Illinois for a package.
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Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford
An Improved Method for Submarine Neutralization
An American inventor proposes a new scheme to lasso enemy submarines as they pass, improving on the older method of sticking a pin into them. The idea reflects wartime ingenuity and a bold, provocative approach to naval defense.
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London
Hronesty Marks A Miaris Face In A Wide Margin
An expression of honesty leaves a lasting impression on a miairs face with a broad margin. The phrase suggests integrity endures beyond surface appearances.
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Ill
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New York World
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Paris
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