Salaries for State Officials Boosted in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers pass a broad salary upgrade for state officials and staff. Key raises include auditor from 3600 to 4000, deputy positions from 1800 to 2400, and board members increasing to 3600 or 4000. Governor's pay remains 5000 with housing and council stipend. several clerks and assistants also see higher pay.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Board of Control
Board of Parole
Supreme Court
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education Finance Committee
Emanoeesa
Xcelin
Regimen Des Moines Welcome Plan for 168th Infantry
Des Moines and Iowa cities prepare reception plans as the 168th Infantry Rainbow division sails from Brest aboard the Leviathan. About 53 officers and 1,057 men will go to Camp Dodge for demobilization with others headed to fifteen camps nationwide. A bill to fund invalided veterans’ welcome in New York failed after House amendments.
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Des Moines
168Th Infantry
Rainbow Division
New York
Leviathan
Iowa
Brest
Wighty
Camp Dodge
Washington
France
168Th
War Department
General Staff
McAndrews
Old Fort Des Moines
Rateliff
Senate
House
Emerson Philosophies on Flowers and Generosity
A reflective snippet on flowers growing in a garden meant for giving away. It suggests people believe such gifts appeal to higher sensibilities and hope friends or others are nobler than themselves in appreciating simple beauty.
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Emerson
Youll Find It There in the Want Column
A brief want column note hints at items available for sale or exchange. The short item listings reference local transactions and community notices, listing prices and contact cues in a concise ad style.
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WANT
Crippled Soldier an Asset in Postwar Life
After World War I veterans return home with disabilities the public and businesses should offer opportunities not charity. The piece highlights Henry C. Jung a one armer and swimming instructor at Mooseheart Illinois as an example of resilience, urging Americans to help crippled soldiers find productive roles in society and work.
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la Cripple
Henry C. Jung
Mr. Jung
Junge
Mooseheart
Illinois
Order of Moose
Disbarment Hearing Delayed to August in Ida Grove
Judge F G Elbert closed the February district court term in Ida Grove and ordered the George H Clark disbarment hearing moved to August 2 due to reasons cited by Judge Albert.
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Ida Grove
F. G. Elbert
District Court
George H. Clark
Albert
Summer Court Nears as District Judges Prepare
The text notes summer vacation soon, with nearly all jurists in this state section to hold court next week. The presiding judge for the hearing will be chosen by the supreme court.
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Supreme Court
Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement Letter Claim
D McMillen of Hudson New York writes that Foley Kidney Pills are like a stream of water played on a fire by firemen. They hit the spot relieve rheumatic pains back ache sore muscles and other symptoms of kidney and bladder trouble Lemmon's Pharmacy advert.
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D. McMillen
Tlome
Hudson
N. Y
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Advt
Abnormal April Rainfall Floods Not Yet Reached Des Moines
Des Moines reports a rain drenched April with 3.27 inches on the month so far, 1.3 times normal, but the Des Moines river peaks at nine feet and remains eight feet below flood stage. Weather observer Charles J. Reed notes slow downpour and ground absorption due to saturated soil, delaying seeding and preventing field work in northern Iowa.
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Des Moines
Charles J. Reed
United States Weather Observer
Brakeman Lyman Haradon Dead in River Search
Lyman P. Haradon aged 28, head brakeman on a Northwestern freight, was found dead in the Wapepinicion river east of Wheatland after a search between East Clinton and Lowden. He had worked 11 years for the railway and is survived by his mother, a brother Fred of Clinton, and four sisters.
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Clinton
Lyman P. Haradon
3Rd Avenue
Northwestern Railway
Wapepinicion
Wheatland
East Clinton
Lowden
Northwestern
Haradon
L. Haradan
Fred
William Hodie
Lee Hurley
Pope, Sr
Paul An*spach
L. Brown
Yazoo City
Wax blocks cause baldness say French doctor
Dr J Deroide reports two cases of bald patches after ear wax buildup. In men aged 32 and 57 the bald areas appeared at the back and sides of the head with no other dental or throat cause found. After wax removal new hair grew within two weeks and soon thickened.
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J. Deroide
Dr King’s New Carfare or Care for Colds
An ad touts Dr King’s New Carfare to ease coughs colds and bronchial attacks. It promises soothing inflamed membranes loosening mucus and restful sleep. Sold by druggists for 60 cents with a history dating back to 1269.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation headaches indigestion and embarrassing breath claiming they improve the body system and overall cheerfulness for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Verbal Will of Iowa Soldier Probed in Historic Case
In Atlantic Iowa a probate case opens over a verbal will made by Leo P. Jennings of Victoria township on his induction night July 22 1918. The will bequeaths $4000 of personal property to his brother Michael Jennings and was declared before friends J B Wycotts M J Shipman and H P Cox. Jennings later died at sea during his World War I service.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Leo P. Jennings
Victoria Township
Michael Jennings
Leo Jennings
Lowa
Union
Jennings
Court House
J. B. Wycotts
M. J. Shipman
H. P. Cox
France
Verbal wills in war era courts cite bond funded estates
The article notes a soldier or marine in active service may verbally dispose of personal property by will witnessed by two competent persons. It discusses liberty bonds, a married man Jennings who sold farm stock for bonds, and the probate court's consideration of admitting a verbal will under the wartime law.
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Callld
Jennings
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Endorsed by Patient in Ocean Park
A reader from Ocean Park California reviews Foley Kidney Pills claiming removal of backache sore muscles and rheumatic pain attributed to kidney trouble. The advertisement urges others to try the product and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Lemmon's
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