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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1919

Page

4

Motor Vehicles Bill Aas Hopes

Des Moines reports the motor vehicles bill faces passage in both houses in near original form after conference talks. Senate defeats and referrals mark debate on the Dean bill funding state agents, while other measures including spur tracks and fraternal insurance limits move forward. Iowa weather crop bulletin notes mixed April conditions. oats, wheat, and pastures show variable progress across counties.

Des Moines Joint Committee On Motor Vehicles House Senate Dean Attorney General's Department State Board of Railroad Commissioners Fratley Lee County State Auditor's Iowa Charles F. Mervin Weather Bureau Matny Monona County Wissouri River

Legislature Increases Board of Supervisors Pay

The new law, effective April 1, raises board members’ pay from 4 to 8 dollars per day and improves passage allowances. Auditor Joe Wall notes the measure took effect with the recent session, triggering questions about implementation dates.

Boards of Supervisors Joe Wall Auditor's ‘Office

Embezzler Identified in Self-Inflicted Death

The body found near Dubuque Wisconsin was identified as W. F. Heckendorf of Monroe County Wisconsin. He faced a $2500 embezzlement charge and a coroner’s jury ruled death by self-inflicted gunshot a day after the body was found. A .22 caliber revolver with one empty shell was recovered near the scene.

Dubuque, Ja W. F. Heckendorf Monroe County Wisconsin Badger

Clarksville Couple Honored by French Boy’s Mother

In Clarksville a grateful mother from France writes thanks to Mr and Mrs Dayton Mather for their kindness adopting a French boy at age three. The letter from Brives, Indre France dated Mar 23 emphasizes enduring gratitude and promises guidance in respect. Also note: Gaston Bruneau’s mother signs as Mama and assets mention Farm Sells for 180 per acre in Jackson township to Your VleIs.

Dayton Mather Dayton Town- Litle Jetter Waxi John Wellman Clarksville Brives Indre France Oukland Stock Farm Lowaz Atuel Gaston Ucie Brouneai Gaston Bruneau F. M. Cheever Jackson Township

Spring Attack Prep for Germs and Spring Fever

An advertisement urges readers to combat Spring Fever with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery herbal extract. It claims to clear the blood, invigorate the body, and ease neuralgia by nourishing nerves. includes a Joliet testimonial praising relief from stomach trouble after using the tonic.

Oregon Dr. Pierce Joliet, TU

Snow Delays and War Return Highlight Local Brief

A fragment notes three inches of heavy wet snow since Tuesday night. It mentions William, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grown, returning from overseas service with the heavy artillery corps and arriving Wednesday morning.

Acre Possexusig William Charles Aoryuidery Corps

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