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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1917

Page

2

Many Bills Ahead as Assembly Deliberates In Des Moines

Des Moines April 2 The seventh general assembly faces a dense schedule with about 200 bills in the House and 80 in the Senate. A adjournment date of April 14 looms, leaving much work unfinished. Major measures pending include Federal Road Aid, Foster road patrol, capitol extension tax repeal, appropriations for education and state institutions, a state printer reform bill, and wildlife protections. The Senate and House calendars show extensive legisation yet to be acted upon, with additional measures expected this week.

Des Moines House Senate B. L Honsahways Comailites Cov. Harding Balkema Iowa Sault Liont Moore Whitmore Pitt Supreme Court State Board of Con State Printer

Women teachers outnumbered men in Iowa since 1562

Des Moines notes that Iowa’s teaching corps first outnumbered men in 1562, with Civil War mobilization shifting education. Reports from 1861 describe Toledo volunteers, Mount Pleasant streets crowded with soldiers, and 750 children still studying. War hindered taxcollection and disrupted school officers who enlisted or recruited. In Emmett county most officers left or joined the ranks, and school horses were seized for military use.

Des Moines Iowa Europe United States Mechanica Mount Pleasant Emmett

Cement trust probe battles in Iowa legislature

The Iowa General Assembly debates investigations into the cement industry and the Osment Trust. Senators Balkema and Galkema push measures on cement manufacturing and a broader inquiry, while cigarette sale injunctions face Senate fights after a House passage. Business groups oppose many bills as lawmakers delay action before adjournment.

General Assembly Osment Trust Lown Ap Weaver Polk County Balkema Senate Tester Trust Cement Trust Galkema Iowa Cosson House Acton

Accident Death After Rifle Forenoon Wound

An ugly bullet wound to the right temple and a 12 calibre rifle beneath the body indicate the cause of death. Mr Savage was last seen in the morning bringing fuel to the house and often visited neighbors. His daughter alerted neighbors when he failed to return for dinner, leading to a search where he was found cold and sti. County Coroner Dr Ralph Love Lady from Sidney ruled the death accidental.

Ralph Lovelady Sidney

Alleged Swindler's Returned to Town in Extradition Case

Dubuque Iowa April 2 Henry W Terrell of Des Moines a special regent in Thayner s office arrived from Seattle with Nicholas Rudabeck indicted in 1915 on cheating by false pretenses The case ends a bitter extradition fight in Washington and a long DOJ effort to secure the prisoner Rudabeck is said to have swindled Dubuque men of 30 000 to 50 000 in 1913 Victims include B H Engler C Capritz and J J Schreiner among others

Dubuque, Ta Henry W. Terrell Des Moines Thayner Dubuque Seattle Wash Nicholas Rudaheck Dubuque County Rutabeck Department of Justice Jaowe Rudabeck Dubuquia BH. A. Engler Chris. Capritz J. J. Schreiner

Iowa Drives to Recruit 4000 Guardsmen Across State

Des Moines April 2 A statewide drive to recruit 4000 more Iowa national guardsmen is launched by Adj Gen Guy E Logan with officers assigned to every Second and Third regiment town. Civil War veterans urged to assist by George A Newman and John H Mills emphasizing patriotism and rapid enlistment to defend the flag and nation.

Des Moines Iowa National Guard Iowa Adj Guy E. Logan Logan Adjutant General Johnny St. Burg William M. Flinn Waterloo George A. Newman Republic National Guard Yowa Adjutant General of

Two Good Remedies Working Together Produce Marvelous Results

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills are advertised as complementary tonics for blood purification and anemia. The text claims combined use boosts benefits fourfold, aiding glandular swellings eruptions sores and pale nervous conditions. Patients are urged to obtain both medicines from their druggist.

Hood

Tabor Farmer Found Dead in Gun Accident

Edward Savage, a prominent farmer living three miles south of Tabor, Ia., was found dead late Saturday with a firearm discharge. Local authorities labeled it a accidental shooting and continued investigations as neighbors recalled his active community role.

Tabor Edward Savage

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Claims Quick Recovery

An advertising copy promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for overwork fatigue and a range of ailments from uric acid issues to kidney and bladder problems. It urges daily use of three capsules and offers money back if no help, listing prices and urging to look for the Gold Medal name on the box.

Holland Haarlem

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