Weaver sees Iowa entering new era with good roads bill
Rep J B Weaver in Des Moines argues eight million dollars in federal aid over two years will fund primary road improvements with matching funds from the motor vehicle license trust. The plan redefines road roles, raises county and township road funds, and repeals district bond requirements while preserving local control and phased hard surfacing.
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Weaver
Iowa
J. B. Weaver
Des Moines
Board of Supervisors
Victory Liberty Loan campaign work underway in five states
Across Illinois Indiana Michigan Iowa and Wisconsin leaders stage rapid preparations for the Victory Liberty Loan drive starting April 21. Tanks and war exhibit trains tour towns with speeches and patriotic programs as county leaders map final details and expect strong turnout.
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Chicago
Victory Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve District
War Loan Organization
Great Lakes
Ayette
Clinton
Indiana
Michigan
Frederick R. Fenton
Alma
Fast Lansing
Iowa
Wisconsin
C. Hi. McNider
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Advertisement Claim
An old advertising copy promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a purely vegetable remedy. It claims the product cleanses the system, improves skin tone and vitality, and relieves constipation with no dangerous after effects. Pack sizes are 6 and 25 cents per box, with a nightly dose of one or two tablets.
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Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Wisconsin campaign work gains momentum across counties
In Wisconsin preliminary campaign activity progresses with county chairmen optimistic. Tank and war exhibit train tours are mapped alongside speaking campaigns. A distinctive feature is multiple group meetings spanning several county organizations in each instance.
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Wisconsin
Foley Kidney Pills End Pain From Kidney Trouble
An Ocean Park California reader endorses Foley Kidney Pills praising relief from backache sore muscles stiff joints and rheumatic pains caused by kidney trouble. The ad notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as the source.
Low Bid Wins Huron Township School Contract
Burlington April 7. John Scott & Son Memphis Mo win the general contract for two Huron township consolidated school buildings at about 10 000 under the estimated 45 000 cost with heating by Stewart Hayden Burlington. The project centers a park site and aims to be a modern community hub.
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Burlington
Huron Township Consolidated
John Scott & Son
Memphis
Stewart & Hayden
Foley Kidney Pills Ad By D McMillen At Lemmon's Pharmacy
A testimonial from D McMillen of Hudson New York praising Foley Kidney Pills as a quick remedy to relieve rheumatic pains back ache sore muscles and other kidney and bladder trouble symptoms with location mention and pharmacy attribution.
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D. McMillen
Hudson
N. Y
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Advt
Ads Highlight Local Picks Daily for Readers Interest
Ad notices point to daytime deals and items of interest for readers. Local merchants promote sales, events, and services with concise lines intended to draw shoppers and visitors.
Senate Predicted to Pass Iowa Road Measure
Proponents in Des Moines expect the good roads bill, already approved by the Iowa House, to pass the Senate with little amendment. The plan funds inter county primary roads through federal aid, car taxes, and up to 4 percent local assessments, with secondary roads supported by a two mill levy statewide. Estimated total primary road funding reaches over 21 million for the next biennium as federal and automobile revenues total about 16 million.
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Des Moines
lIa
Senate
Iowa
House of Representatives
House
Paving Cost Aims for 1000 Miles Of Hard Surfaced Highways
Proposal notes reduced graveling and oiling to stretch funds and complete perhaps 1000 miles of hard surfaced highways within the next two years, assuring state progress on road projects.
Welcome for Sickness Ad for Foley Cathartic Tablets
An ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a wholesome quick action remedy for indigestion and clogged bowels. It claims undigested food ferments and poisons the system and promises to cleanse the bowels sweeten the stomach and tone the liver with no bad after effects.
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Lemmon’s
Chairman M'Nider Sees Loan Success
Des Moines April 7 Chairman C H McNider of Mason City led the liberty loan drive brief on the senate floor. He praised his son Major Hanford McNider and urged citizens to honor war debts, noting Iowa's past leadership in the drives and asserting the state will stay at the front.
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Des Moines
C. H. McNider
Mason City
Liberty Loan
Senate
Arthur Rule
Iowa
Maj
Hanford McNider
Ninth Infantry
Army of Occupation
Germany
McNider
America
War Risk Insurance Program Announced
Washington April 7 The War Risk Insurance bureau announced an extensive plan to care for disabled soldiers after discharge. Twenty one hospitals with 1500 beds are in use and seven camp hospitals have been turned over to the treasury for disability care to be expanded and funded from a 9.6 million dollar appropriation for veterans hospitals.
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Washington
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Congress
War Department
Treasury
War Risk Insurance Bureau Defines Disability Treatments
The War Risk Insurance bureau, run with the Public Health Service, handles compensation and treatment for soldiers discharged due to disability. Under the act, any service member rated 10 percent disabled is entitled to treatment and compensation. Discharged men with disabilities arising from service may apply for treatment.
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War Risk Insurance Bureau
Public Health Service
Treasury
War Department
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
War Risk Insurance Act
The
Bureau of War Risk
Insurance May Be Called On 25000 Tubercular Discharges
An announcement states insurance may cover more than 25 000 cases of men discharged for tubercular tendencies, outlining the potential financial implications and policy scope.
Foley's Honey and Tar Said To Save From Influenza
A. A. McNeese of High Point Ga. credits Foley's Honey and Tar with saving him from influenza after a severe spring cold. He notes the medicine produced visible phlegm and contains no opiates and is good for children.
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A. A. McNeese
High Point
Foley
Lemmon's
New Invention Uses Hand Propellers on Parachute
An inventor equips a parachute with hand operated propellers to steer descent. The device aims to let a flyer guide themselves during a fall.
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Battle Tanks
South Bend
Huron Consolidated School
M’nider
Towa
Baronet
Joffre
Walnut
J. B. Crail
Washington, Iowa
Owl Company
Robert W. Stewart
William M. Burton
Henry S. Morton
George W. Stahl
Seth C. Drake
William E Warwick
Beaumont Parks
Standard Oil Company
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