Health Crusade urged by Iowa leaders to schoolchildren
Governor Harding through the Iowa Tuberculosis Association appeals to Iowa children parents and teachers to join the Modern Health Crusade urging health habit formation and cooperation. He hopes Iowa school children win the nine National Pennants for best Health Crusade showing from Feb 9 to May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. L. Harding
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
Modern Health Crusade
Iowa
American Red Cross
National Tuberculosis Association
Foley Kidney Pills Highlighted by Otsega Reader
Mrs D F Tryer of Franklin Ave Otsega recommends Foley Kidney Pills to kidney sufferers noting relief from backache sore muscles and bladder ailments. Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy in Otsega.
Doubles of Nicholas II Spread Quiet War Prophecy
A Paris Journal report, echoed in German press, claims nearly a score of Nicholas II doubles have appeared in Russia since the czar’s execution. They allege escape by a miracle and preach a holy war against the Soviet government. A leader near Nizhni Novgorod has drawn about 160 priests, spreading belief that the Romanoff line will be restored, with a 100000 ruble bounty placed on him dead or alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nicholas 11
Russia
Paris
Nicholas II
Bolshevisk
Nizhni Novgorod
Central Soviet
Bull in Bank Causes Stir in New York Deposit Scene
A 2600 pound Hereford bull arrived at the Chemical National Bank in downtown New York in a bizarre transaction tied to Edmund H. Taylor Jr. The four year old bull, shipped from England via Major Stewart Robinson, prompted questions about handling such deposits and the role of a bank teller in an unusual exchange.
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New York
Chemical National Bank
His Majesty
Edmund H. Taylor, Jr
Hereford Farms
Woodford County
Maj
Stewart Robinson
Lynhates
Herefordsshire
England
Transac
New Perpetual Calendar Proposed by Rev Hames
Daylight saving gains support and Rev Hames proposes a thirteen month year with twenty eight days each and a holiday month between June and July. Prominent backers include Senator Calder President Wilson and other leaders. calendar aims for constant dates and a clergy diary each year.
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New York
Herbert Percy Hames
Calder
Wilson
Roosevelt
Ben Lindsay
Nichols
Califonia
Manning
Trinity Church
Julius Caesar
Hames
Paved County Roads Debate Draws Henry and Wayne Leaders
A public debate on paved county roads is set for Saturday February 8 at the Mt Pleasant auditorium. John Abraham advocate from Henry county Senator Lindley from Winfield and Hon J L Nicola from Morning Sun will argue the issue. The meeting opens at 1 PM and invites all interested residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
John Abraham
Henry County
Lindley
Winfield
J. Ll. Niccola
Morning Sun
Untitled Pregnant Nerves Relief Ad Promotes Mother's Friend
A vintage advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a time honored remedy for expectant mothers. It claims reduced nausea nervousness and distress during pregnancy and describes a calm graceful outcome for both mother and child. The ad directs readers to write Braddield Apalace Company in Atlanta Georgia for a Motherhood Book and to obtain the remedy from a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddeldi
Apalaice Company
Dept. K
Lamer Puldles
Atlante
Georgia
Valus
Sloan's Liniment Promised to Relieve Aches Fast
The ad touts Sloan's Liniment as a counter irritant for neuralgia lumbago sciatica and other pains. It claims the warming application draws blood away from inflamed areas relieves swelling and soothes nerves without staining the skin. Generous size bottles are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Taft urges relief drive for Armenians in Near East
William Howard Taft endorses the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief campaign seeking 30 million dollars for immediate aid and rehabilitation of Armenians and other starving peoples of Western Asia. He cites massacres and deportations as war tragedies and urges global philanthropy to supplement delayed government relief. The committee pledges to use funds effectively to save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hioward Taft
American Committee For Relief In
Near East
Western Asia
Mr. Taft
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Mesopotamia
Syria
Armenian Committee For
Europe
Asia
American Committee For
State capital grounds costs exceed one million dollars
Des Moines February 1 The State executive council reports to the senate on capital extension expenditures and receipts. Total spent on grounds and homes under the capitol extension act is 1 172 606 10 with improvements at 461 17% and cash on hand at 52 571 74. Property remains to be purchased valued at 74 500 including church property 45 090. No state indebtedness except contracts for grading sidewalks and light standards totaling about 8 600. Receipts from special capital extension tax amount to 1 442 081 49. Major items include paving 118 846 viaduct 74 812 34 grading 83 483 30 administration 14 244 07 and lighting 14 520 17.
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Des Moines
State Executive Council
Senate of the
Senate
Capitol Extension Fund
Ninth and
Executive Council
Capitol Extension
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Endorsed by Consumer
A testimonial from W. L. Anglin of Antioch La credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing colds croup and coughs for 15 years. The ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the product as the best family remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. McDaniel
Linsdale
W. Va
Foley
Lemmon
Advt
W. L. Anglin
Antioch
Long Siege of the Neck and Lungs
A humorous comparison contrasts the giraffe’s long neck with an ostrich’s rheumatic lungs, highlighting the imagined hardships of each creature in a playful, imaginative voice.
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Gov. Harding
America
Foreign Department
Manhattan
City Hall Park
Palsez Ars
Bull
China Shop
Sloan’s
Beijes
Linime
Taft
U. B. Parsonage
Ainsworth
Vionday
Kingsbury
Baumeister
D. F. Macon
S. A. Stephens
Ehington
Poland
China
Wagner & Gammon
A. S. Cunningham
I. S. Dex
Des Moines Streets
Vere
Red Cross
Delco- Light
Delco-Light
Mannhardt Bros
the Domestic Encintering CO
Dayton
Obie
Dillijjght
Hells
Duroc
Midway Hog Farm
Corporation of Columbus Junction
Orion
K. F. Smylie
Columbus Junction
Harry Peterson
Wakaga, Ill
Klotz & Workman
Asiatichiatelias
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