War salvage problem looms after conflict ends
Washington dispatch notes a proposed seven member war salvage commission to survey all U S government property acquired during the war and advise Congress on use or disposition. It warns of massive value and potential abuses as officials fear private plundering after peace and considers converting buildings into manufacturing sites and housing efforts for workers.
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Washington, D. C
House
Appropriations Committee
United States
Congress
Washington
Good Advocates Commission
Representative Good
House Appropriations Committee
Mr. Good
Aleady
Uncle Sam
Government Faces Hard Salvage Task Ahead
The passage warns that saving the government from corrupt approaches to salvage will be difficult, with pitfalls in shipping and other areas. It emphasizes vigilance against gentlemen seeking quick, easy gains and frames the challenge as substantial and ongoing.
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Night Cough Ad
Paoli Indiana resident Nos Halbert reports a severe cold and nightly coughing that kept him awake. He says Foley's Honey and Tar cured his cough, noting it is available for sale at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Ames Boys Safe After Kashmir Otranto Collision
Nineteen Ames youths including seven Iowa State College students were aboard the transport Kashmir when it collided with the British cruiser Otranto in the North Channel on October 6. All escaped injury and are now safe in a Scottish port with the Iowa Field Artillery unit under Major E. B. Bush.
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Ames, In
Ames
Iowa State College
Kashmir
Ireland
Scotland
Iowa Field Artillery Regiment
E. B. Bush
Gas Company Sues City Over Franchise Rates in Fort Madison
Fort Madison Gas Company files federal suit in Keokuk seeking injunction against city from enforcing current franchise rate of 1.15 per thousand feet. State board had granted a 50 percent rate increase to 1.65, with 2,150 subscribers and projected annual income rise of 15,000, while city council did not attend the hearing.
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Fort Madison
Keokuk
State Board of Conciliation
Wade
Epidemic at Ames Now Under Control
Ames Iowa Oct 21 Spanish influenza cases in Iowa State College military hospitals showed no new admissions in the last seventy two hours. Gen J R Lincoln says deaths from pneumonia occurred and more may follow but overall conditions are excellent. If trend continues he will order 5 ATC men back to classes next Monday resuming normal daily work.
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Ames
Iowa State College
J. R. Lincoln
Students Army Training Corps
Lincoln
Move to shrink county board from seven to three
Petitions circulate countywide urging a voters decision to cut the county board from seven to three members. It would be one of the last counties with the maximum allowed by law. Petitions must carry the names of one fourth of qualified voters.
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Waterloo
Sigourney Swept by Flu Epidemic
Sigourney, thirty miles west of Washington, reports four hundred influenza cases and five deaths in two days. Mrs J F Bray, wife of a court reporter, aged 33, died. four children survive. Keokuk county prison quarantine has been in place a week. Red Cross volunteers aided North English and now face urgent needs at home.
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Sigourney
Washington
J. F. Bray
Willcockson
Keokuk
North English
Sigourney Red Cross
I W W Member's Threats End in Sheriff Grasp at Waterloo
John Jacobson a 47 year old alleged I W W was seized by Sheriff Henderson after declaring if not killed he would kill others. Farmers near Waterloo report his defiant remarks about soldiers in France and refusing work offers. Deputy used revolver to aid arrest. Held for US commissioner investigation.
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Waterloo
John Jacobson
D. B. Henderson
Henderson
Jacobson
Here
France
Jacob Anton
Pough‘keepsie
N. Y
United States
Flu Won't Halt War Fund Drive Says Graham Stewart
Des Moines report quotes Graham Stewart insisting the United States War Work campaign for November 11 to 18 will proceed despite influenza. He cites strong state organization and urges people to bring money to designated places, aiming for a fifty percent over-subscription regardless of potential peace.
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Des Moines
United States
Graham Stewart
Taft to Speak at Simpson College in Indianola
Ex-President William Howard Taft will speak in Indianola on April 14 as part of Simpson college lecture series. The subject is undecided but may cover international reconstruction after the war. Also listed on the course are Augusta Lenska contralto Zoehner string quartet and Henry L. Southwick.
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Indianola
William Howard Taft
Simpson College
James W. Campbell
Mr. Taft
Campbell
Augusta Lenska
Zoehner
Henry L. Southwick
Parachute Rope Cutting German Ace Attacks Balloon
An American balloonist recounts a German pursuit plane firing on his parachute ropes during descent from a balloon over a battlefield near Paris. The balloon collapsed in flames as ropes were severed, leaving him swinging high above a forest and seeking retaliatory shots at the enemy pilot.
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Paris
the Neuilly
Print Paper Price Increases Set by Federal Trade Commission
Washington, Oct 21. The FTC announced higher fair maximum prices for standard news print paper due to labor and transport costs. New base rates apply July 1: $3.75 and one quarter per cwt for roll news in car lots, $3.875 for roll news in less than car lots, $4.15 for sheet news in car lots, and $4.27 for sheet news in small quantities. The rates allow about $19.75 per ton profit, excluding pulp wood cost. The adjustments apply to contracts already delivered.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Standard
Production of cartridges passes three billion mark
The War Department announced that production of cartridges for machine guns and rifles reached 2,510,625,510. Pistols accounted for 275,524,200 rounds and miscellaneous ammunition for 368,007,400.
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Washington
War Department
Sam Robertson Dies After Auto Crash at Columbus City
Sam Robertson a Morning Sun druggist died after an automobile accident in Columbus City. He was driven to his brother's home where he died from internal injuries and head trauma. The driver Amor Kelly lost control at a filling station. Dr Boller was slightly hurt. Robertson leaves a wife and two children. several siblings are named.
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Columbus Junction
Sam Robertson
Morning Sun
Columbus City
Tom Robertson
Amor Kelly
Kelley
Mr. Robertson
Boller
Paul Robertson
Coe College
Tom
James
Jay Robertson
Des Moines War Draft Calls Rise Amid Induction Urge
Old soldiers and younger men in Des Moines Iowa express eagerness to be drafted as September 12 registrants seek induction. Adjutant General Lasher notes many requests cannot be fulfilled immediately but many may be drawn into service regular way by month end. Some older men waive exemptions while farmers and postal workers show readiness, town and district boards report strong drafts ahead of flu risk. General Crowder and Provost Marshal General commend the nationwide registration effort.
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Des Moines
Lasher
Uncle Sam
State Adjutant General's
Iowa
Avoid Its Dangerous Stage Of Catarrh
Warns of catarrh’s progression to lung disease and consumption. dismisses sprays and inhalers as ineffective. Claims S. S. S. eliminates germs from blood and offers medical advice free via Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
Influenza Slows Up Chicago Marriage Licenses
Chicago authorities report a drop in licenses issued at City Hall with 97 licenses granted last Monday compared with the pre epidemic average of 160. Bureau chief Louis Legner notes the reduced activity and attributes the slowdown to influenza.
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Chicago
City Hall
Louis Legner
Bureau
D. A. R. Active As War Workers
Washington dispatch reports chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 28 states contributing two hundred dollars to support war workers and related efforts. The item highlights national DAR mobilization during wartime.
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Washington
the Daughters of the American Revolution
States
War relief figures show six months results
The semi annual report of the war relief service committee records gifts totaling 000 to the Red Cross and 7840 to the Y M C A and Y W C A and 74850 for French orphans and 25000 for civilian relief in Tololo y France in the six months ending October 1.
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Red Cross
Tolloloy
France
War Relief Service Committee
Linoleum Ingredient Origins and Additives
Linoleum is produced from two main ingredients cork and linseed oil with smaller quantities of kuril gum resin and pigments of various kinds added in the manufacture.
Dr. New Discovery Colds Remedy Promoted For All Ages
Fifty continuous testimonials claim Dr. New Discovery eases coughs colds and related ailments for grandparents parents and children. The remedy is described as safe pleasant and effective and is sold by all dealers for 60 cents and 1 20.
Dr King's New Life Pills advertised in late 1800s format
Advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a mild tonic to cleanse the system and aid bowel regularity. Claims the pills restore energy and daily function, priced at 25 cents and sold broadly.
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Dr King
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