Iowa APT Auto License Back-Tax Drive
Des Moines reports Secretary of State W S Allen announces efforts to collect about 35 000 in back auto license taxes with a main goal of enforcing payment before the 1918 due date. He notes retention of license numbers for three years as a contributing factor and urges county attorneys to act while warning of penalties after April 1.
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Des Moines
W. S. Allen
Brown
Allen
Seticense
Jtaly
No Unprecedented Influx of Negroes Around Camp Dodge
Des Moines reports consider the possibility of black families moving to Des Moines as drafted troops arrive at Camp Dodge. Gov Harding and Gov Henderson discuss discouraging relocations. despite interest, 3,000 colored servicemen have stayed, with few accompanying families arriving. No major sickness noted, and efforts continue to aid acclimation.
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Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Alabama
Harding
Charles’ Henderson
Henderson
Storm Lake Fire Suspected Incendiary Origin
Storm Lake residents believe the Thanksgiving morning blaze that destroyed $140,000 in property was sparked by arson. Investigators found oil poured on the Roberts dray barn walls the following night, leading to tightened guards in the business district and plans to rebuild. Park Bros and the Mason Lodge, both heavy losers, expect rapid reconstruction of their damaged properties.
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Storm Lake
Roberts Dray Barn
Park Uros
Masonie Lodge
German Evangelical pastor bound over for remarks on flag salute
Pomeroy Iowa December 4. Pastor Schuneun of the German Evangelical church was arrested by a deputy US marshal and bound over on $6000 bond to the federal grand jury next June for remarks in a November 12 sermon. A patriotic crowd marched to his home and forced a flag salute, later nailing flags to other pro German residents’ homes, then singing the national anthem.
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Pomeroy
Iley
Schuneun
Geran Evangelical
United States
Wiken
Fort Dodge
Federal Grand Jury
Camp life letters sought by Fort Sill troops
Harry G Strickler former Courier and Reporter carrier boy writes from Camp Doniphan Fort Sill Oklahoma that Battery 129th Field Artillery aims to start a correspondence with Waterloo maidens to enliven camp life. He lists soldiers Harry Strickler Roy Jones Thomas Nadow Archie McGuinty Walter Jinkens Lawn Oliver Elmer Moss and John Polden awaiting letters.
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Harry G. Strickler
The
Courierand Reporter
Waterloo
Strickler
129Th Field Artillery
Camp Doniphan
Fort Sill
Oklo
Sammins
Harry
G. Strickler
Roy H. Jones
Thomas Nadow
Archie McGuinty
Walter Jinkens
Lawn Oliver
Elmer Moss
John Polden
Auto Turnover Kills One Man, Injures Another at Fort Madison
Fort Madison Iowa December 4Geo Schwitker of Fort Madison was killed and Ed Pletzmiar of Hampton was fatally injured when their car overturned trapping both beneath the vehicle authorities reported.
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Fort Madison
Geo. Schwitker
Ed Pletzmiar
Hampton
Defense Council of Tama County Aims Card System
The Tama County defense council near Toledo outlines a rapid card file system recording every resident over 18. Data includes name address age marriage sex property value nationality and church membership with notes on donations or opposition to war bonds and YMCA campaigns.
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Toledo
County Defense Council
YM. C. A
Defense Council
Carch
Duluque Physician Held For Murder
Dubuque authorities arrest a physician from Dubuque on murder charges amid a sprawling investigation. Officials report a collision of medical practice and alleged foul play as investigators pursue leads and secure preliminary evidence. The case unfolds with local residents watching closely for updates.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Purported health ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. Claims purity non stimulant vegetable ingredients and sworn purity statement with every bottle. Promotes 2 bottle sizes and sample offer via ten cent request to Binghamton NY for Waterloo Evening Courier readers.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Waterloo Evening Courier
Lansing Woman Dies After Illegal Operation
Forest Wolfe a 23 year old Lansing woman died at a local hospital from complications of an illegal operation allegedly performed by Dr. C Allen Snyder on November 10. The body was taken to Lansing by her husband, a prominent businessman. Dr. Snyder, freed on $2,000 bond, waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury on a murder charge.
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Forest Wolfe
Lansing
C. Allen Snyder
Lansing Ta
Busine
Harvey Lee Recaptured After Escapes From Prison
Des Moines reports Harvey Lee, Iowa bank robber who escaped from Fort Madison prison twice, has been arrested in Sacramento, California. He will be returned to Des Moines to serve the remainder of his sentence. Details of capture are incomplete. Lee escaped by sawing and later via a ladder left in the yard.
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Des Moines
Harvey Lee
Iowa
Lport Madison
Sacramento
Cal
Len
Madison
Eckman’s Alterative calcium remedy for throat and lung ailments
An Eckman’s Alterative calcium preparation claims to arrest progression of throat and lung affections and aid recovery by rebuilding tissue and renewing strength. It contains no alcohol narcotic or habit forming drug. 32 mice, now 81.50. 81 size, now 60c. Sold by leading druggists. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
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Secretary of State
Tomeroy
Athminson
Defense Council of
Tama County
Duluque
Hank
Harvey Lew
Calleoanta
Tom Keene
Sam
Tom Keenes
Myers-Cox Company
Columbia Grafonola
Columbia Records
Columbia
Columbia Graphophone Company
New York
Red Cross Drug Co
Sycamore Street
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