Prohibition Enforcement Plan Outlined for July 1
Washington April 11 Three thousand internal revenue agents will enforce prohibition after July 1 with 800 inspectors to be trained and 2,283 existing agents expanded. Special zones will target cities with high violation risk and local police will handle most enforcement where capable. Private stills require registration and licenses with penalties for violations.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
United States
The
Revenue Bureau
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad from High Point Ga
A. A. McNeese of High Point Georgia credits Foley's Honey and Tar with saving him from influenza after a severe cold last spring. He describes coughing up thick phlegm and notes the product contains no opiates and is suitable for children. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the remedy.
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A. A. McNeese
High Point
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Investigation of Wigmore letter distribution sparks inquiry
Senator Chamberlain urged the attorney general to investigate alleged official dispersal of 76 000 copies of Col. John H Wigmore's letter in support of the courts martial system. He says the private communication was printed at government expense and broadcast to military officials and senators with critical views of military hearings.
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Washington
Attorney General's Office
John H. Wigmore
Senator Chamberlain
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Palmer
Chamberlain
Wigmore
Senne
Chambgeridin
Senat
Ber
H8alin Lyotiatwilip
H.ts
Government Printing Office
Senate Military Committee
Officers Charged Over Conduct Cited in War Dept Review
A fragment notes self and another army officer cited for conduct unbecoming an officer and requests the Secretary of War take note for possible action. The text is partial and names are not provided.
Price bill passes in Senate restricting fish and game funds
In Des Moines on April 11 the Iowa senate approved the Price bill after defeating the Van Alstine license requirement. The measure limits park expenditures to after full compliance with fish and game law, and Senator Price notes wardens may be laid off to buy 1200 acres for a state park while Senator Rule criticizes fish and game spending totals of 73000 for deputies and over 42000 in travel costs.
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Des Moines
van Alstine
Iowa Senate
Fish and Game Fund
Price
Rule
Fish and Game Department
Senate
House
Sigourney Boards Names New High School Leaders
Sigourney school board completed the election of all grade teachers for the coming year. Annette Anderson of Keota was chosen Latin instructor and C. G. Sykes of Brooklyn was named high school principal to replace resignations of Miss Peterson and W. C. Moser. Merle M. Moore of Prairie City was elected assistant in the high school, leaving three high school vacancies to fill.
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Sigourney
Annette Anderson
Keota
C. G. Sykes
Brooklyn
Peterson
W. C. Moser
Merle M. Moore
Prairie City
Soldier Student Battle in Iowa City
In Iowa City on April 11 two Waterloo student Miles Kildee and Quinn O'Brien fought two khaki clad men, R G Piicher and Robert Piicher. Kildee lies in hospital with a fractured skull, O'Brien has serious internal injuries. The Irish opponents were left for dead. cause unknown but likely political.
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Iowa City
Miles Kildee
Waterloo
Quinn O'Brien
R. G
Robert Piicher
Kilde
O’brien
Ames Pool Hall Ban Stays In Place
Ames Ia April 11 The pool hall question is a dead issue in Ames as the city council accepts a committee report recommending no licensing ordinance for the present A Des Moines man Jesse Jackson son of the late Des Moines police chief sought to open a pool hall prompting the dispute but the council ends the matter.
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Ames
Jesse Jackson
Des Moines
Jackson
Latter Day Saints Leader Resigns Amid Church Rift
Lamoni Iowa April 11 Frederick M Smith offers resignation as president of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints during general conference. Reported division over whether appointing 360 missionaries should rest with him or the quorum of twelve.
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Lamoni
Iowa
Frederick M. Smith
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
General Conference
Smith
Fairfield selects Charles F. Garrett as new superintendent
Fairfield board of education names Charles F. Garrett the new superintendent. Garrett previously led Shenandoah schools for several years and comes with strong recommendations. The board will also choose additional teachers and review salary advancements.
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Fairfield Board of Education
Fairfield
Charles F. Garrett
Supt
Garrett
Shenandoah
Debs Sentence Enforcement Moves Toward Prison
The government, following Solicitor General Knox, seeks to enforce the ten year sentence on Eugene V. Debs after the Supreme Court affirmed his conviction for violating the espionage act. The court issued its mandate on March 10 and it will be sent to the U S attorney in the northern district of Ohio.
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Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Knox
Supreme Court
Debs
Ohio
Sailor Describes Prison in Germany
John T. Sawyer of Dubuque details two years in German prison camps after his ship was sunk by the Moewe. He recounts hunger, cold, and brutal conditions, escape attempts, and relief efforts by the Red Cross that finally brought food parcels and aid.
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Dubuque
John T. Sawyer
Pittsburgh
Sawyer
Red Cross
Moewe
Liverpool
States
Kiel
Germany
Dinky
Dulmer
Brandenburg
Lubeck
Mercy Organization
Red Cross History to be Written by Muscatine Chapter
Muscatine prepares to contribute a local history to a nationwide Red Cross record of WWI service. The chapter will document its deeds from opening to present, blending statistics with intimate local detail and the chapter’s wartime work.
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Muscatine
Europe
Feed Cross
American Red Cross
the Red Cross
Fourth Annual Iowa Water Works Convention Set in Iowa City
The Iowa Branch of the American Water Works Association meets April 16 and 17 in Iowa City with Prof J H Dunlap acting secretary as Secretary Hinman III is in France. Speakers include Prof C B Nichols Ames and W A Judd Mason City along with H V Knouse Omaha and R Henderson Davenport among others.
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Iowa Branch of Association
Iowa City
J. H. Dunlap
Iowa University
Jack J. Hinman, Jr
Iowa
American Water Works Association
France
S. L. Emnyre
Council Bluffs
Walter A. Jessup
W. A. Hostetler
Iowa City Water Company
C. 8. Nichols
Ames
A. T. Luce
Des Moines Water Company
W. A. Judd
Mason City
Thomas Healy
Davenport
Safe Higging
State Board of Health
Des Moines
G. E. Shoemaker
Waterloo
William Mélis
Muscatine
Zelma Zentmire
S. UD. Ly
R. Henderson
Homer V. Knouse
Omaha
Dean W. G. Raymond
U. S
Kelsey L.walling
May 1 Deadline Set to Escape Income Tax Penalty
Dubuque April 11 The Revenue Collector announces that any person liable for income tax who has not yet filed may do so by May 1 pay the tax and submit an affidavit of good cause to avoid penalty. If not filed by May 1 penalties and legal action will follow. Fifty three field officers cover the state with local notices, bankers, or newspaper offices to locate them.
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Revenue Bureau
Dubuque
Internal Revenue
Murphy
Eatonic
Optimistic Thought and Social Nature Reflected in Society
The statement portrays man as a social animal formed to seek acceptance and pleasing others within a community. It emphasizes social instinct, cooperation, and the influence of collective norms on behavior.
Road Bill Passes Senate With County Option
Des Moines reports the road bill clearing the Senate 38 to 11 after a Price amendment adds county option. The measure allows each county to vote on hard surfacing, tying state action to local decisions while preserving a statewide framework.
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House
Fraley
Buferd
Smith and Kimball
Busser
White
Ball
Brookhart
Buser
Cessna
le Compte
Mitchell
Nelson
Price
Ratcliff
Shane
Coughs and Colds Sold Everywhere for Fifty Years
An old advertising note touts a cough and cold remedy used for generations. It claims reliability for sudden illness and urges readers to keep a bottle in the medicine cabinet. Sold by druggists everywhere for $1.20.
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Dunn
N.C
Vinci
J.C. Bagley
Dr Kings Nen Life Pills Ad Claims Easy Relief
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kings Nen Life Pills as reliable and mild for constipation. It asserts the pills help the body evacuate waste and impurities, claiming health benefits and noting availability at druggists for 25 cents.
Rise Above Small Things and Face Troubles With Will
The passage urges a woman to ignore minor worries and confront real problems with a strong will. It argues that fretting harms mental and physical health and that facing troubles directly leads to resilience, while adversities should instead worry.
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Duck
No Trace of Treasures From King Hiram
The article reflects on Tyre as the supplier of materials for the temple and notes King Hiram’s vast stores of jewels have not survived. It mentions Carthage, once called Tarsiieh, was destroyed by the Romans leaving no identifiable relics. The Philadelphia Public Ledger is cited as the source.
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Hiram
Tyre
Jerusalem
Temple
Solomon
Carthage
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Norwegian engineer develops clay and cork insulation
A Norwegian engineer invents a heat insulating material by burning a clay and cork mixture to produce a light substance suitable for all heat insulating purposes as noted by the Indianapolis News.
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Indianapolis News
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