Typhoid Epidemic Struggles in Des Moines Water Suspected
Des Moines officials and Drake University chemists investigated the typhoid outbreak as they battled an unknown source. Hospitals overflow, 150 cases reported with two deaths on Wednesday while tests claimed the water was pure. Detectives examined water milk ice cream vegetables and oysters for contamination clues.
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Des Moines
State Board of Health
City Health Department
Drake University
City Board of Health
Lafe Young, Jr
Davenport Seizes 810 Pounds of Yellow Butterine
Inspector M S Flynn of the state food and dairy commission confiscated 810 pounds of yellow butterine from Buehler Bros. meat market in Davenport. Manager Lewis Hebert pleaded guilty and was bound over to the grand jury. Under dairy laws yellow butterine cannot be sold in town.
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Davenport
M. S. Flynn
State Food and Dairy Commission
Buehler Bros
Lewis Hebert
Towa
Mrs Rose Patterson Dies After Jump From Hospital Porch
Des Moines reports Mrs Rose Patterson wife of C H Patterson bank officer at Gilman Illinois leapt from a second story porch at the Methodist hospital shortly before midnight Thursday amid typhoid fever delirium. She had been a patient for over a week and a nurse had just bathed her when the tragedy occurred.
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Des Moines
Rose Patterson
C. H. Patterson
Gilmen
Methodist Hospital
Smallpox Quarantine at Cassady School in Des Moines
Excitement gripped Cassady school when a pupil who attended Thursday was found to have smallpox. The campus was quarantined, books burned, and the building disinfected to prevent spread.
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Des Moines
Cassady School
Southern Iowa editors conclude two day Albia session
Editors of southern Iowa held a two day meeting in Albia with about 35 at the opening session and around 50 at the night gathering. Mayor Pabst welcomed attendees while T. M. Anderson of Indianola presided. H. L. Gaddis, John A. DeMuth, and Alex Miller spoke on papers about rural press topics.
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Albia
Southern Iowa
Pabst
T. M. Anderson
Indianola
H. L. Gaddis
Louilia Press
Devil Up
County Printing
John A. DeMuth
Alex Miller
The
Washington Democrat
Des Moines Attorney General seeks lower express rates
Des Moines December 3. Attorney General W H Byers urged the state rail road commission to force express companies operating in Iowa to cut rates. The hearing focused on curbing high charges and improving service for residents and businesses.
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Des Moines
W. H. Byers
Railroad Commission
Rates Attacked as Unjust Amid Company Profits
The speaker denounces current rates as unjust, arguing the large profits of the companies justify a challenge to the pricing. He frames the issue around fairness to consumers and corporate gain.
Police Raid Boy Bandits Cave in Des Moines
Police swooped on a cave in South Des Moines identified as the bandits’ headquarters. The youths fled as officers arrived after an alarm sounded. Police found loot valued at over $100 in the cave and anticipate arrests.
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Des Moines
Graham offers Hello Bill as merry amusements tonight
Amusements note Hello Bill at the Graham tonight with strong laughter and clear plot. Also W. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Graham Dee promises grand scenery and a large cast with a special street parade. Special child admission available. Skaggaard Concert Company comes December 6 featuring Axel Skovgaard with a Stradivarius violin.
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Bill
Graham Tonight
W. Martin
Graham Dee
al W. Martin
New York City
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Skaggaard Concert Company
Graham
Axel Skovygaard
Skovgaard
Rock Island appoints C. W. Bald bridge roadmaster sub divisions 30 and 30A
H. W. Russell of Rock Island announces C. W. Bald bridge as roadmaster for sub divisions 30 and 30A with headquarters at Eldon Iowa, replacing T. A. Bailey who may retire after twenty seven years with the company. Bailey, long time section foreman, moved to Eldon four years ago and is widely known among railroad men.
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C. W. Baldbridge
Eldon
Iowa
T. A. Bailey
F. J. Bailey
Bailey
Rock Island
Letter to John A. Babcock from MHTCALF & NORRIS
A 1910 letter from Nichols Iowa to John A. Babcock of U S Yards Chicago praises his hog selling judgment. It notes ships planned for the following day, acknowledges paying high prices Tuesday, and describes the lot as bood mixed hogs with a fair top.
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John A. Babcock
U. S Yards
Chicago
Nichols
Iowa
John
Mhtcalf & Norris
Nira Notes Health Visit and Local Happenings
Mrs Ed Romine and Verne visited Dr Potter in Mediapolis for Verne s health. Verne has been weak since returning home. Mrs Shrader of West Liberty visited. Steve Ossmans hosted Benton county friends last week. Nira school is in session. Dewey Hanley visiting Scotland. Dan Kiman sold hogs to Steve Ossman. Clara Wagerman s friends plan a shower Wednesday evening.
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O Nira
Ed Romine
Verne
Mediapolis
Potter
Shrader
West Liberty
Steve Ossman
Benton County
Nira
Dewey Hanley
Scotland
Dan Kiman
Clara Wagerman
Patent Grant Report From Davis & Davis Firm
Washington patent attorneys Davis & Davis report a grant this week in patent activity. The notice notes a recent grant processed in Washington D C with details likely including inventor and assignee names and filing context.
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Washington, D. C
Messrs. Davis & Davis
Washington
Ditching Tool Patents Noted From Ottumwa and Washington
Citizens of the state note patents for A A Harvie of Ottumwa on a trowel and W Wolary of Washington on a ditching tool.
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A. A. Harvie
Ottumwa
W. Wolary
Washington
Candy Social at Slab Street School House
First publication announces a candy social at Slab Street Union School House on Thursday December 8. Ladies are asked to bring boxes of candy and everyone is invited. Alice Eyestone is listed as the teacher.
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der Fliewende Blaetter von
America
Slab Street
Union
Alice Eyestone
Lumbago Relief Through Foley's Kidney Remedy
J W Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe back pain from lumbago. The pain grew so intense he required hypodermic injections for relief. He found relief after using Foley's Kidney Remedy and reports no recurring symptoms. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. promote the remedy.
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J. W. Greer Greenwood
Foley
Lemmon
McElhinney Drug Co
The Ancient of a Future Day
The quote urges living in the present by applying ancient wisdom to real world action. It emphasizes expressing learned insight through practical endeavor, reflecting Goethe on bridging past thought and current life.
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Goethe
A Girl’s Trousseau Aims for Three-Week Wardrobe
A girl envisions a trousseau sufficient for at least three weeks without purchasing new clothes. She plans a varied wardrobe, relying on existing garments and clever mixing to maintain style.
Saved From Awful Death by Dr King’s New Discovery
Fayetteville North Carolina resident A L McDonald recalls how his sister nearly died from consumption but recovered fully after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The cure stopped her cough and restored health, with claims it treats coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles. Trial bottle free and guaranteed by Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
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A. L. McDonald
Fayetteville
N. C
J. E. Lemmon
Lemmon
Ministerial Association Meeting Called for Monday
The Ministerial Association will meet at the home of the Rev. W. R. Sawhill Monday at 10 o'clock in the morning. Secretary U. S. Smith notes that important business will be discussed.
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Ministerial Association
W. R. Sawhill
U. 8S
Smith
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad on Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims druggists lose money if it fails and features Dr E R W Grove’s signature on each box.
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Wreth
Westlake
West Main Street
Rochester
N. Y
ER. W. Grove
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Lyceum Theatre
New York
Charles Klein
the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
East Main Street
Washington, No.6
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Tec
Weather Forecast
DD. C
Mary B. Taylor
Box
Woman's Building
Joliet
Hingis
Jersey Boat
W. D. Booth
Mutual Phone
M. P. Donahey
Iowa City
Marne
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All
State Board OF Health AC
Tive
Daven
So Pounds Tales Prom
Lion and the
W. Baldbridge
H. W. Russell
Patent Report
Candy Social
Skowgaard
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
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Wyeth
Wyith
Imma
Wyeth Chemical CO
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Wyeth Chemical Company
Meelf
Cortland Street
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