La Follette Sinks From Public Light
Washington reports say Senator Robert M. La Follette has faded from public attention as wartime politics occupy Washington. The piece notes ongoing petitions for his purge, rumors of voluntary retirement, and references his last senate appearance amid illness in a son’s hospital, with possible return after reconstruction.
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Washington
D.D. C
United States Senate
Robert M. la Follette
South
Andrew Jackson
la Follette
Senate
National Capitol
Wisconsin
Senator la Follette
Capitol
Hot Springs
Christian Science Welfare House Opens in London for Allied Forces
The Christian Science Welfare House in London opens August 1 near Victoria Station to aid US Army and Navy personnel. It offers information, room registers, reading rooms, writing desks, and affordable lodging with breakfast, aiming to make servicemen feel at home while visiting London sites.
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London
England
Christian Science Welfare House
Raton Square
S. W
Atlantic
Little
United States Army
Welfare House
Christian Science Monitor
Arrest Over Draft Cards Case Tarnishes Chicago
Chicago police arrest Thomas Burns after finding 150 draft registration cards on his person. Officials note the cards were stamped Cook County Local Board No. 6 6501 West 22nd Street. The seizure stems from a tip that cards were being sold for ten dollars each.
Government agents on alert for appearance of such cards
Government agents nationwide will be vigilant for the appearance of these cards. Legitimate holders may face embarrassment or trouble if they encounter them.
War trophies tour across Seventh district trains
War trophies that thrilled 2,000,000 viewers in Chicago are mounted on two exhibition trains touring the seventh federal reserve district. The Iowa bound train stops at 56 towns including Wanikon Charles City Le Mars Fort Dodge Waterloo Dubuque Clinton Davenport Iowa City Des Moines and Burlington before finishing September 29. The Wisconsin Indiana bound train visits 46 towns including Madison Marinette Green Bay Milwaukee ending September 26. Exhibits are free to the public.
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Chicago
Federal Reserve District
Liberty Loan Committee
Iowa
Wanikon
Charles City
le Mars
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Dubuque
Clinton
Davenport
Iowa City
Des Moines
Burlington
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Clinton Junction
Wis
Madison
Marinette
Green Bay
Milwaukee
GWA READY FOR THE GUN IN LIBERTY LOAN QUOTAS
Des Moines reports Iowa is prepared to announce county quotas for the Fourth Liberty loan within minutes after the national total is set. Quotas were apportioned by district and then by county. officials expect an immediate state announcement once Congress approves the revenue bill.
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Des Moines
Washington
Iowa
Federal Reserve District
Liberty
Federal Reserve
Congress
McAdoo
German urged in colleges with army training corps
Regional director of the 8 A T C Dr B Nicholson urged that German be taught at all colleges with army training corps. President Seerley of the State Teachers College said the message was received and noted that the college already taught German. Nicholson said the language would aid two year students and future officers. Governor Harding had spoken on foreign language questions at the Cedar Valley fair, fueling local speculation.
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S.alot
Cedar Falls
Army Training Corps
B. Nicholson
Seerley
State Teachers College
Nicholson
Teachers College
Harding
Cedar Valley
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
Mrs Cogswell of Andrews Indiana praises Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine for diarrhoea and bowel trouble. She notes her mother used it for years and still keeps it at home. Available at Lemons Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
W. Cogswell
Andrews
Ind
Lemmon's Drug Store
Fuel waste in homes urged to cut costs and conserve
Des Moines report quotes Iowa fuel administrator Charles Webster urging households to curb waste through thermostat use and damped controls. He notes overheating and rapid warming waste fuel, recommending affordable thermostats to modernize homes and save fuel in a single season.
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Des Moines
Charles Webster
Iowa
Questioning Waste and Home Heat Control
A speaker urges reducing fuel use by measuring waste and installing heat control thermostats at home. He estimates a 10 to 15 percent fuel saving if everyone adopts thermostat-based regulation.
Tragedy Near Malone Station Claims Young Woman
Mrs Thomas Costello, 20, was killed instantly by a Northwestern switch engine at Malone while crossing the tracks to reach the station to ship chickens. The accident occurred Sept 19 in Clinton, Iowa, with details recorded as a fatal railroad crossing incident involving a CNW engine.
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Clinton
Thomas Costello
Northwestern
Malone
Welfare work resumes in Wailpark Iowa county
Child welfare efforts halted by the hot weather in July will restart on September 26 in Wailpark Iowa county. Local officials report renewed interest and expect rapid progress once resumed.
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Iowa City
To Guard Against Anthrax at Dodge
CAMP DODGE September 19 An announcement states that precautions are being taken by all organizations to prevent anthrax spread after three soldier cases. A general order requires sterilization of shaving materials and brushes. Lieutenant Colonel E W Rich says there is no cause for alarm.
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Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
Committees On
Hindenburg
Venice
Emden
Camp Dodge
E. W. Rich
Mother Gray's Sweet Powdera for Children
An aged advertisement urges mothers to keep Mother Gray's Sweet Powdera for Children to prevent colds feverishness teething disorders and stomach trouble. It claims the product has "never fail" results and lists Le Roy New York as the address for the Mother Gray Co.
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Mother Gray
Gtc
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
N.Y
Two Co. I Veterans Visit Burlington Homecoming
Two members of Company I in France, Wm Gibbs of Glenwood and Sergeant Anderson of Creston, passed through Burlington on the way west. They left France August 20 and served as drill sergeants, bearing chevrons and service stripes indicating injuries. Rev. W. A. Longnecker hosted the veterans during their Burlington stop at the Grace M. E. church.
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Burlington
France
Wm. Gibbs
Glenwood
Anderson
Creston
Union Station
Hood
Hazel
W. A. Longnecker
Grace M. E. Church
Gets It corn remover ad promises fast relief
A want ad style pitch touts Gets It as the simple solution for corns and calluses. It claims quick removal without cutting and warns against salves, bandages, or tape. The product is advertised by E Lawrence & Co Chicago with a money back guarantee.
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Eras
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Wilford Trial Opens in Jackson County District Court
Guy Wilford, self confessed wife murderer, faces first degree murder charges as his trial opens in Jackson County District Court in Maquoketa Iowa on Monday September 19.
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Maquoketa
Guy Wilford
Jackson County
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted In Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as internal treatment that reaches the disease via the blood. It claims local applications fail and lists ingredients as tonics and purifiers. The copy asks readers to send for details from Cheney & Co Toledo and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
de Sney
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Will Shliltt
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Drug Sherman’s Store
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