Fort Dodge Gypsum Mill Strike Shuts Down Plant
Hundreds of United States Gypsum workers at Fort Dodge are discharged as a shutdown sours the Fort Stucco mill. Miners demand 45 cent ton rate restored, after cuts last fall left 40 cents. Other mills may follow, signaling a citywide gypsum industry halt pending new wage scales.
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United States Gypsum Company
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United States Company
Abeyuner
John N Baldwin Dies In Omaha At Fifty
John N. Baldwin a noted Iowa figure died in Omaha on the 14th or 19th of the month after a long legal career. Born in Connellsville on July 8 1857 he practiced law in Council Bluffs Omaha and Cedar Rapids. A Republican he chaired state conventions and helped nominate William McKinley at the St. Louis convention. He suffered from Brights disease and had recently returned from California for health reasons.
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Caleb Baldwin
Iowa
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Ily
Halvield
Pennsylvania
Deemaher
Russ Litai
Holeoms
Cedar Rapids
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St. Louis
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California
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Desoto Fire Destroys Lumber Yard and Property
A midnight blaze in De Soto devastated the Kile Lumber yards the J W Bhickman ice houses and H L Malcom corn crib. Total losses around 1500 with 5760 incured on lumber stock. Wind drove flames toward the residence street. city water ran low prompting use of a plant tank. Firefighters called for aid from Des Moines if needed and an official inquiry is expected to determine the fire origin.
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Kile Lumber Company
J. W. Bhickman
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Des Moines
Des Moines Student Arrested After Fatal Cambridge Accident
Frederick Oliver Thompson, a Des Moines native and Harvard first year law student, is charged with manslaughter after a Des Moines man and an unknown woman were fatally hit by a machine in Cambridge. The woman died at Cambridge Hospital. Thompson was released on bond. Thompson, 24, son of H Devers Thompson, is linked to Des Moines real estate circles. his brother Oliver is in Colorado.
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Colorado
Electric Road Work Begins At Once In Dubuque Area
Active work on the electric road from Dubuque toMinerpolis resumes with crews shifted to Dubuque. Six hundred thousand dollars will fund the local end, creating a berm, while the government dredge boat No 6 launches after six months of construction at the Dubuque Boat and Boiler Works. total cost cited as 725000.
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Weaver Missing Attorney Seen In Connell Bluffs
An Iowa Falls couple reported seeing Attorney OW Le Weer, missing since May 4, in Connell Bluffs while en route south. Officials have not confirmed any grand jury indictment or action. police have not disclosed efforts to locate Weaver.
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Bettay Ousted From District Court Clerk Post
Council attorney J R Ness filed a petition to permanently remove H Y Bettay from the district court clerk position after he was temporarily removed by Judge Wheeler for an investigation of irregularities. The petition alleges Bettay altered records and is about 2000 short in his accounts. Specific alleged record alterations are listed. Workers Strike At Rock Plant. Mason City Brick plant: 250 workers walk out over importation of forty Austrians. Older workers remain with the company.
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Russia Exercises Its Treaty Rights On Persian Frontier
Russia extends its frontier operations in northern Persia under the Anglo-Bugskin accord. Brigands are driven from villages as Russian detachments move to preserve order. Reinforcements from Baku and Lenkoran are dispatched to protect communications while Turkish mobilization prompts precautionary measures.
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Fight for big navy plan faces party lines
Washington reports Rep Hobson says delavy fight should not be a party issue and would gain more Democratic support for four battleships after talks with the president. He warns the navy question transcends party. In New York physicians at Bellevue give little hope for Selig Silverstein who made the bomb in Union Square and was badly injured.
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Greek Feud Ends In Murder In Greece Laborer Killed
A Greek feud led to the killing of George Photis and wounding of Gregors Qaramis. Suspect Nichols Haromis, a third Greek, fled as police searched the area and dispatched patrols to nearby lines.
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Child Fatally Scalded Near Boone The Syewroll Family
The Syewroll child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Kelly living east of Boone, sat backward into a pail of scalding water. Attempted revival failed as skin was burned and death seemed imminent. The accident prompted local caution.
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Indicted Woman in Clinton Case Faces Murder Charge
A woman identified as Clinton Mrs. Sree Holph is indicted in an odd mis-spelled case involving a domestic dispute. The report notes alleged murder and related charges amid a confusing set of names and events.
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Burglars Blow Open Safe In Iowa Laundry Heist
A gang blew the gate of the People's laundry open and stole 150 dollars then set the building afire. Police heard the explosion and saved the block. Seven suspects were arrested and two revolvers found on them. They had tampered with the fire alarm prior to the burglary.
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Johnson Talks at Festival in Lindsborg
Gary A. Johnson of Minnesota and C G Schultz assistant state superintendent of public instruction arrived in Lindsborg from St Paul. They spoke to Bethany College faculty and thousands of festival attendees at the annual Messiah festival on Saturday.
Arrested Boys in Pittsboro Pipe Theft Ring
A dozen boys aged 9 to 14 were arrested in the Mast eyd district of the city over alleged thefts of plumbing fixtures from vacant houses and petty pillaging of stores, with total value around $10,000.
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Pittsboro
Masteyd
Evidence of Odd Death by Own Action in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg Pa April 20 The whitened dunes of min were found in furnace of the Chucible Steel Company Saturday. None of the work men are missing and it is believed respondent person consulted ay elde during a change of crews.
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Market Reports and a Murder Suicide in Nebraska
Grain and live stock prices show slight movements with cattle cows steers and hogs listed along with prices in Omaha and nearby markets. In a separate incident James A. Deane killed Mrs. McKay with an ax near West Forks, then killed himself by slashing his throat.
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Wingham
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed After Twenty Years
O. 5 Woolever of LeRaysville says a twenty year health sentence was completed by Bucklen's Arnica salve which cured piles. The ad claims the salve heals worst sores burns wounds and cuts quickly and sells for 25 cents at R. H. Miller's drug store.
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Moley’s Honey and Tar Hoax Claim Refuted
The note states there is no case on record of coughs or colds from Moley’s Honey and Tar and that it stops coughing and breaks up colds quickly. It warns to refuse anything but the genuine Moley’s in the yellow package and claims the product contains neopl ates and is safe and sure.
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Conner
Perfect health through digestion and a quick remedy
The notice promotes a loan offer on property by HagGarp & PEEK and urges rapid digestion relief with Kodol natural digestant. It claims Kodol digests what you eat, helps dyspepsia and sour stomach, and is sold by MB Conner & Co.
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Notice to Our Customers About Fol ey's Honay and Cough Remedy
Woe announces Fol ey's Honay and ar for coughs and colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opines or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. E. BE. Conner & Co.
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Health products and remedies featured in old advertisement
A dense ad block touts Good for Everybody Orino laxative Fruit Syrup and Dean's Armiment for piles, plus Voley's Honey and Tar for coughs. It also promotes Health Coffee by Dr. Shoop as a coffee substitute and Tom's Regulats laxative pills.
Favorite Prescription and Restorative Health Ads
An extended advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women with periodical pain, headaches, faint spells, and pelvic disorders, claiming it strengthens and regulates the system without alcohol or habit forming drugs. It also promotes Dr. Shoop’s Restorative as a spring tonic for fatigue, sluggish bowels, and weak circulation, urging readers to try a few weeks and consult Dr. Pierce by letter.
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Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic that purifies the blood, regulates the kidneys, liver and bowels, and prevents stomach troubles. It promotes 3fc Tea or Tablets as the guaranteed remedy by R. H. Miller.
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R. H. Miller
Purifier claim for liver and bowels from Dr King's Life Fits
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a reliable purifier to relieve headache billiousness jaundice and disease from stagnation of liver and bowels. Pills priced five cents at A Miller's drug store.
Kidney Cure Promise From Evansville Adverts
An Evansville, Indiana testimonial claims kidney and bladder ailments plagued a man for over five years causing pain and nearly ending his ability to work. After three doctors failed, Voley's Kidney Cure was recommended. one bottle eased symptoms and two bottles cured him, prompting a prompt recommendation to others.
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BE. Conner & Co
He Got What He Needed Nine Years Ago Tale
Mr C Farthing of Mill Creek Indiana recalls a life hung on a slender thread nine years ago. He was near death when his druggist advised Bice ntric Blowers. He bought a bottle and regained strength. Bleetrie Bitters restored his health and he has remained well since. Sold under guarantee by R A Millers drugstore.
Dr Shoop’s Mink Pain tablets ad copy
An old advertisement claims Pain stopping fast with Dr Shoop's Mink Pain tablets. It asserts Congestion and high blood pressure are eased as circulation normalizes, with relief in about 20 minutes. Package offered for 20 tablets at 25 cents, directed to Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin for seat package. Sold by H. Conner 20.
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Wisconsin
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Promoted for Quick Relief
Kennedy's laxative cough syrup marketed as pleasant tasting no sugar remedy for children treats cough without causing constipation. It is claimed to wet the bowels promptly to expel the cold and to suppress inflammation. Sold by KB KE Conner & Co.
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Conner
Kennedy
KB. Ke, Conner & Co
Pain relief ad claims Eiseni ointment heals all pains
An old style medical advertisement promotes Dr. Thomas Eiseni ointment as a universal remedy. It asserts quick relief from various pains and claims the product can be applied anywhere to remove discomfort.
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Appy
Thomas’ Eiseni Oll
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