Iowa plans Capitol extension land purchase amid tax and quarantine notes
Des Moines reports the state executive council has spent about 806000 on Capitol extension plots with 319 condemned properties. Judge Jester will select a condemnation jury. A federal war tax issue creates tax disputes over certificates. Cattle quarantine impacts public sales, livestock exhibitions, and institute activities. Senator Cummins heads to Washington with expectations of modest congressional action on railroad securities, war tax adjustments, and future army and navy funding.
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Il Des Moines
Capitol Avenue
State House
Woods Drug Store
Supreme Court
L. A. Jester
Executive Council
Uncle Sam
Iowa
Cosson
Des Moines
Nee
A. B. Cummins
Washington
Congress
United States Army
Dubuque Damage Case Dismissed In Federal Court
A $175,000 damage suit by Sister Regina Kerr of Jeffersonville Indiana against the Sisters of Mercy in Dubuque was dismissed today by Judge Reed in federal court. The plaintiff claimed the sum was due regarding confinement in the hospital here against her will on the theory that she was involuntarily detained.
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Dubuque
Regina Kerr
Jeffersonville
Ind
Sisters of Mercy
Reed
Check the Symptoms of Lung Trouble
An old advertisement promotes Eckman's Alterative for bronchial and lung ailments. It cites a testimonial from Mary Korhamer who recovered from bronchitis after using the product, and claims the remedy helps severe lung conditions without harmful drugs. The letter mentions Dr. recommendations, pricing, and the Eckman Laboratory contact in Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Thirty-sixth &T
New York
Mary Korhamer
Rosa Voelpbh
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Packers to Oppose Freight Rate Advance in Iowa
Cedar Rapids reports a gathering of Iowa packers protesting proposed rate hikes on packing house products and fresh meats set to take effect December 16 and 20. Representatives from Morrell Packing, Rath Packing, Jacob B Deck & Sona, Brittain & Co, Sinclair & Co, and Cedar Rapids commerce circle plan to present the issue to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. M. Morrell
H. W. Davis
Morrell Facking Company
Ottumwa
J. W. Rath
C. A. Heath
Rath Packing Company
Waterloo
RT. Elis
Jacob B. Deck & Sona
Mason City
A. B. Cadden
Brittain & Co
Marshalltown
B. Sinclair
A. G. Hitchcock
E. T. Kaci
T. M. Sinclair & Co
Judes Henderson
Commerce Commission
Town
H. ¥. Sundberg
Freight Trade Bureau
The
Cedar Rapids Commercial Club
Marshal Be Br Moore Names New Deputies
Dubuque dateline reports Marshal B. D. Moore of the northern district announces deputy U.S. marshal appointments. J. A. Baker of Eagle Grove is named to succeed D. B. Phalen at Fort Dodge, recently resigned. A change of deputies is also announced for Sioux City the first of the month.
Cure Chronic Cough Report From Jackson Man
Jackson Mississippi man John L. Dennis says Vincis tonic cured his chronic cough after trying many syrups. He reports improved vigor and energy following two bottles. Advertisement notes Vincis a delicious cadiver and iron tonic, distributed by Wangier Bros. Co. and C J Miller, Waterloo, druggists.
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Jackson
Miss
Vinci
John L. Dennis
GetS-It Corn Ender Promises Pain Free Cure
A historical ad touts GETS-IT corn remedy claiming instant application with two drops ending corns, calluses, bunions. It promotes no pain, lasting relief and urges readers to buy 25 cents at druggists or by mail from E. Lawrence Co., Chicago.
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E. Lawrence Co
Chicago
Democratic sheriff candidate in Woodbury county race
The Democratic candidate M. Pr. Smith seeks to succeed F L A Blanchard who resigned and awaits grand jury action. Witness Lurah Hednes testified about December 1 1912 events after Wheelock disappeared. Forty witnesses were examined as the case moved. Des Moines correspondent WHars elected literary editor of the 1870 census by state executives and Willams to split duties.
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M. Pr. Smith
Woodbury County
FL A. Blanchard
Lurah Hednes
Wheelock
Des Moines
Orn Whars
State Executive Council
Willams
Wheelock's Death An Unearthed 90-Year Mystery
Des Moines reports a coroner states about $300 in investigation costs into M B Wheelock of Colfax former Citizens State Bank cashier. The jury's final report says exact cause of Wheelock's death remains unknown and officials suspect foul play warranting further inquiry.
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Des Moines
M. B. Wheelock
Colfax
Citizens State Bank
Jamer M. Lee
Whenlock
Ankengwn
Guthrie
Census Work Agreement for Publication Duties
A worker will be paid $1,000 annually for census duties including preparing and shaping tables for publication, compiling census returns, and performing the literary work needed to make the gathered information useful to the public. The role covers the time required to complete the responsibilities.
Byrnes to retire as deputy state auditor in Des Moines
Joseph Byrnes, deputy state auditor for six years, will retire at year end. He will become accountant and superintendent of purchasing and supply for the Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Des Moines. Byrnes came to Des Moines twelve years ago from Waterloo to join the state auditor's office.
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Des Moines
Joseph Tiyrnes
Hoyal Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
Byrnes
Waterloo
Insurance Department Tenure Highlighted
A note records that an employee completed ix years of service in the Insurance department, marking a milestone in a long career.
No Fear of Losing Iown Prize Herds
Des Moines December 4 Col G W French of Davenport and W W Marsh of Waterloo, from Ames to a San Francisco exposition committee meeting, recall the foot and mouth scare in Chicago stockyards. Marsh showed top Guernseys and French top Holsteins, all isolated near Chicago but likely to return to own. Note shows mild symptoms, both men say cattle will be brought back.
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Des Moines
Col
G. W., French
Davenport
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
Ames
Des Moines Club
Chicago
Marsh
French
Colonel French
Mr. Marek
Miss Bauman Illness and Opera House Accident in Nashua
In Nashua on December 3, Miss Marie Bauman daughter of Mr and Mrs Jos Bauman of this city and a stenographer in St Paul has been critically ill then better. She had her ten ails removed and feared bleeding to death. Miss Della Loos suffered a painful accident dancing at the opera house stepping on a hairpin on a waxed floor and injuring her hip bed rest. The son of Mr and Mrs Lou Jones also injured after a fall down stairs with a gash needing stitches.
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Marie Bauman
Jos. Battoan
St. Paul
Miss Bauman
Della Loos
Lou Jones
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