Iowa Delegation Supports War Declaration on Austria
The Iowa congressional delegation lines up behind President Wilson for a declaration of war on Austria. All ten Iowa members favor war, with several urging broader action against Germany and its allies. They argue for full commitment to prosecute the war, reflecting constituent sentiment.
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Washington News Bureau
Wateriog Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Towa
Wilson
Austria
House
Iowa
Haugen
Congress
Bulgaria
Turkey
Hull
Town House
Kennedy
Sweet
Ramseyer
Germany
Dowell
United States
Towner
Green
Woods
Good
Scott
Three Deaths Mourned at Traer in Iowa
Traer Iowa reports three deaths of local interest Oscar Dinsdale west of Traer died after a three month illness of a blood disease. He was 19 with bright prospects and died after transfer to Iowa City. Henry Fischer a farmer six miles east of Traer died in Waterloo hospital after a long illness and a surgical operation. He was German born and survived by widow and four children. A Loop long familiar in West Plains Missouri died at home and was brought for burial. born in Pennsylvania he moved west in 1857, split rails for 25 cents a day, married in 1861, five children survive with wife, the couple celebrated their golden wedding in 1911.
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Traer
Oscar Dinsdale
Iowa City
Henry Fischer
Waterloo
Germany
A. Loop
West Plains
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Loop
Lincoln
Ruth Beatty
Famous Sculptor Rodin Dies in Paris
Auguste Rodin, renowned sculptor, died in Paris after a brief illness from lung congestion. The veteran artist, celebrated for pioneering forms, passed away last Saturday, marking the end of an era in modern sculpture.
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Auguste Rodin
Paris
Des Moines Man Disappears in 1941 Insurance Suit
Mrs. Isabelle Johnson sues New York Life and Northwestern Mutual in federal court for 5000 as widow of George Johnson a former Rock Island superintendent who vanished February 27 1941. He left a safety box letter saying he would end his life after losing wealth. She waited seven years to claim death, unsure if he killed himself or started anew.
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Des Moines
Isabelle Johnson
New York Life
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Companies
George Johnson
Johnson
Rock Island Railroad
Druggists Barred From Ginger Sale Without Permit
Des Moines December 7 Polk county court convicts C H Snyder proprietor Victoria Hotel pharmacy for having and selling small bottles of Jamaica ginger an 8 percent alcohol compound under the new Town bone dry law. Case to be appealed to the Supreme Court. Judge Henderson notes if alcohol on premises exists without permit it is presumed kept for illegal sale.
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Des Moines
Polk County
C.H. Snyder
Victoria Hotel
Jamaica
Supreme Court
Henderson
Veniremen
Tama Poultry Show Brings 300 Birds To Traer
The Tama county poultry show in Traer declares itself the biggest ever with about 300 birds on exhibition. Nearly 50 Gladbrook birds and many from surrounding towns are present. J. H. Hartshorn shows a cockerel valued by experts at about $100.
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TAMA
Traer
Tama County
Gladbrook
J. H. Hartshorn
Gets-It corn remover advertised with claims and distributors
An advertisement extols Gets-It as a safe corn remover that quickly eases corn pain without cutting or bandages. It claims two drops work fast, promises no shoe removal, and warns against imitations. The 25 cent price is noted plus direct mail option from E. Lawrence & Co. and list of Waterloo sellers and local distributors.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
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Congressmen
Sd Rostum
Wangler Bros
H. W. Taggart, Co
J. Miller, Hansen & Hansen
B. W. Sehuneman Co
Horns Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Stewers Drug Co
Tage
Martha Washington
Gibson Art Co
Davis, Volland
Dennison’s
American Candy Co
Bunte
Eaton, Crane & Pike and Whiting
Toyland
Venice
Bolivia
St. Nicholas
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