Codification of Iowa appropriations dominates week
Des Moines reports say six days of legislative committee work will finalize a major reduction and consolidation of state funds. The plan merges education financing into a single bill, rewriting old laws to show exact costs for universities at Iowa and Ames, with broader tax implications and required explanations.
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Des Moines
Thirty-sixth General Assembly
Ames
Cadar Falls
Appropriations Committee
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Woman
A Lackawanna New York resident cites relief after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for postnatal misery and nervous fatigue. The ad touts the remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers tumors irregularities backache and digestive woes and invites letters to Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice read by a woman.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lackawanna, N. J
Rix
A. F. Katamen
Electric Avenue
Lackawanna
N. Y
Lynn, Mass
Victim of Acid May Save Light
Dubuque April 12 Developments in the acid case identify no assailant yet in the attack on Miss Ella Geary at Thirteenth and Jackson streets. The doctor reports hopeful signs for saving sight in one eye and possibly both as the young woman’s condition improves after shock and opiates. A veiled woman in black visited the Geary home seeking facts about a young man tied to Miss Geary’s niece, allegedly provoking Miss Geary to refuse signing a statement and triggering strong protests before the acid was thrown.
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Dubuque
Ella Geary
Thirteenth
Jackson Streets
Geary
Miss. Geary
James Geary
Miss Geary
Eight Tramps Held Up Authorities in Missouri Valley
Eight strangers were jailed overnight in Missouri Valley after resisting orders to leave town. They refused to depart until fed, overpowering an officer who was then relieved of his weapon. The mayor and police chief escorted them to a restaurant for hot coffee and sandwiches before they left town toward Council Bluffs.
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Missouri Valley
Council Bluffs
Oelwein Pair File Big Damage Suit
Dubuque April 12 Two cases filed with the federal court clerk by Myrtle Lehner of Oelwein and her husband Charles Lehner seek damages of 7500 and 5000 dollars after a Nov 21 1984 accident in Oelwein when their car was struck by a Chicago Great Western baggage car at South Frederick street crossing Both sustained injuries and Mr Lehner seeks damages for his wrecked auto The suits are set for trial at the April term of court
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Dubuque
Federal Court
Myrtle Lehner
Oelwein
Charles Lehner
Chicago Great Western
South Frederick Street
Waterloo Woman Honored by Maccabees Leader and Delegate Names
Cedar Rapids April 12 Following is a list of the State officers of the ladies of the Maccabees selected for the ensuing year Past commander Mrs Laura Garrabrant of Waterloo commander Mrs Ella Mark Lee of Des Moines lieutenant commander Mrs Mary W Kreitz of Davenport record keeper Mrs Bessie McCann of Dubuque chaplain Mrs Emma Ferguson of Boone Mrs Lee was chosen delegate to the national convention at New York May 24 and Mrs May G McManus of Keokuk alternates The next convention will be held at Slonzits.
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Cedar Rapids
Ladies of the Maccabees
iMrg
Laura Garrabrant
Waterloo
Ella Mark Lee
Des Moines
Mary W. Kreitz
Davenport
Bessie McCann
Dubuque
Emma Ferguson
Boone
Lee
New York
May G. McManus
Keokuk
Nate
Slonzits
House 5 Pulling Against Senate in Des Moines
Des Moines April 12. Legislature remains deadlocked over repealer goals as house and senate oppose moves. House backs repeal of capitol extension and highway centralization, while senate resists backsliding, proposing limited changes and maintaining current powers. Nonpartisan judiciary, parole supervision, and state superintendent selection remain disputed with minimal progress.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
Highway Commission
Capitol
Iit
Senator Crist on Saloon Question Des Moines April 12
Senator L. E. Crist of Clarke county spoke at Grace M. H. church urging a ban on the saloon by Jan 1, 1916, arguing against its return and backing the new anti saloon law. He pledged to support measures limiting saloon influence and keeping Iowa free of saloons, urging citizens know public officials’ stand. Mason City April 12 C W Gruger roadmaster of Rock Island sees no harm in the mayor’s stance. Manly voters elected him, he missed the vote, and old mayor John Dobell acts until a successor is chosen, while passes cannot be issued by officials in Grover’s travel duties.
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Des Moines
L. E. Crist
Clarke County
Grace M. H. Church
Iowa
House
Senate
Lowa
Mason City
C. W Gruger
Rock Island
Manly
John Dobell
Grover
California Syrup of Figs advertisement claims universal child laxative
A vintage ad touts California Syrup of Figs as the ideal gentle laxative for feverish, constipated, or irritable children. It promises cleansing of the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping, urging mothers to buy a 60 cent bottle and beware of counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Suffrage and voting by mail debated in Iowa senate
Des Moines reports show the Anderson bill for state detectives becomes a special order to aid enforcement of prohibition, amid opposition. A separate Allen bill would move the woman suffrage amendment vote to June primaries for clearer expression. Other actions include utilities bills, livestock quarantine limits, and city manager plans in Waterloo and Shenandoah.
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Des Moines
Anderson
Senate
Jane
Allen
Crist Public Utilities
House
Iowa
Boards of Supervisors
Waterloo
Shenandoah
Bigelows and Their Canine Bud Tale
Mason City April 12 William Bigelow owned a dog named Bud with a horticultural nickname Aud Bud built a local rep in Albert Lea as a social dog. The family moved to Osage forty miles away Bud remained unaware of the new town when the departure was decided.
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Mason City
William
Bicelow
Bigelow
Albert Lea
Bud
Dog Mystery Follows Family to New Home Near Depot
The Bigelows moved by train to a new station and settled in, with their family dog greeting Mr Bigelow the next morning at the depot. A puzzling scent anomaly left the dog unable to act on a trace, prompting questions from dog lovers nationwide about canine scent mysteries. Real estate and transfer notices follow: Christian Church to Amos C Loversee, land in 26-90-14 for $1. J A Peverill to W I Decker, lot in Leagitt-Tobstoon-Miller addition, Waterloo for $1. Oak Ridge Independent School District to John Emerson Lansing, land in 289-19 for $1. Travis D Wyatt to Z V Wyatt, part of lot 11 Miller's ltd addition, Waterloo for $1.
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Bigelows
Bud
Mr. Bigelow
Low Lnd
Blacklawk Co. Abstract. Co
Christian Church of
Washington Township
Amos C. Loversee
J. A. Peverill
W. 1
Decker
Block
Leagitt-Tobnson-Miller
Waterloo
Oak Ridge Independent School District
John Emerson Lansing
Travis D. Wyatt
V. Wyatt
Miller's Ltd
Many Eastern Cities Want Billy Sunday
Paterson N J April 12 Today Billy Sunday motored to New York City where he has accepted an invitation to talk to newspaper men and members of the Press bureau Four new cities seeking the evangelist's services are Brooklyn Cleveland Norfolk and Bridgeport Pastor Joel Dro Wlow Hustard of the Build Avenue Baptist church was mentioned in coverage
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Paterson
N. J
Hilly
New Yorkity
Tien
Press Era
Cvangelist
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Norfolk
Bridgeport
Dro Wlow
Hustard
Buelld Avenue Baptist Church
Rockefeller Named in Cleveland Delegation During Talks
A Cleveland delegation includes John D. Rockefeller as a remembered figure. Presbyterian and Congregational churches have not yet united in the negotiation, and Sunday will not consent until they do. Norfolk sends one of the most urgent calls to date, with letters from Secretary Daniels and the mayors of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
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John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Presbyterian
Congregational
Norfolk
Tidewater Ministerial Association
Daniels
Portsmout
Jubilee Marriage Unites William Bauer and Sophia Huck
William Bauer I and Miss Sophia Huck wed Thursday evening in a Jubilee ceremony. The event took place with family and local onlookers witnessing the union, marking a festive community milestone.
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William Bauer l
Sophia Huck
Nartiage
Vinol Restores Strength Says 81 Year Old Woman
Greenville South Carolina woman testifies Vinol tonics restored strength, appetite, and eased nervousness. Vinol described as a cod liver and iron tonic, claimed to conquer run down and debilitated conditions and chronic coughs or colds. Distributed by Wangler Bros. Co and C J Miller among others.
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Greenville
S. C
Benoft
Hutchison
Vinci
Wangler Bros. Co
C.J. Miller
Local Residents and Visitors Highlight Weekend Notes
Mr Brown of Waverly visits relatives near here while Mr and Mrs Fred Huck senior are seriously ill with pneumonia. Mr Hagerman of Westgate is visiting relatives in the area as community life continues through shared concern and activity.
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Mr. Brown
Waverly
Fred Huck, Sr
Mr. Huck
Mr. Hagerman
Westgate
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Marketed By Ohio Physician
An olive tablet remedy by Dr. Edwards, an Ohio physician of 17 years, claims to cleanse the liver and bowels using a few vegetable ingredients with olive oil. Advertises benefits for pale complexions and general wellness, noting a safer swap for calomel at 10 cents per tablet and sold by The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus.
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Br. F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Want Ads Appeal in Wide Awake Evening Courier and Reporter
The Evening Courier and Reporter highlights the value of reading want ads, noting their usefulness for finding jobs, services, and goods. The paper emphasizes practical tips and timely listings to help readers make smart local purchases and connections.
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Evening Courier and Reporter
Don’t Injury Your Kidneys Warned by Advertised Remedy
An old advertisement urges readers to treat back pain and potential kidney issues with Rheumasalts. It claims uric acid harms kidneys, liver, and bowels, promising quick relief from back pain. The ad touts Rheumasalts as a harmless uric acid solvent and laxative, available in 2c, 6c, and 1.00 bottles from Rheumabat company, Minneapolis.
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Bright
Minneapolis
Minn
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