Raised Soldier Goes Hungry to Win Aid for Grandmother
Private John Ewing of the Creston Iowa Third Infantry prompts Congress with a letter from his grandmother Mrs. John H. Miller seeking financial support. The War Department denies federal aid to dependents beyond wives children and mothers, highlighting gaps in the 1916 border service law. The piece also covers Congressman Frear’s critique of pork in the 1916 public buildings bill and listed Iowa project allocations.
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Washington
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
John Ewing
Creston
Third Infantry
John H. Miller
Towner
War Department
Iowa
Craston
Ewing
Soldier
Miller
Creston Company
Jota
Jas
Act of Congress
Department
Park Barrel
House
Congress
Frear
Wisconsin
Move Hay Check Booze Shipments
Fort Dodge report notes new efforts to curb illicit shipments of hay and booze via rail and express services as authorities push tighter controls and inspections across lines. Public safety officials coordinate with railroad operators to deter smuggling, with officials seeking stricter enforcement and rapid reporting of suspicious consignments.
Beutinger Is Acquitted. Reunites With Children
Newark New Jersey December 13 Mrs Margaret Beutinger is living happily with her five children after being acquitted of murdering her husband the father of the children She had not seen her children since the night of the July 11 murder and is now reunited with them in relief and relief at being acquitted.
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Newark
N. J
Margaret Beutinger
Right to deliver liquor in Iowa chilled by injunctions
District court in Fort Dodge hears a case on whether liquor delivery by Wells Fargo Express, Chicago Great Western, Illinois Central, Dubuque and Sioux City and M. & St. L. roads should be permanently blocked. Judge R. M. Wright issued temporary injunctions preventing these firms from delivering liquor in Fort Dodge while hearings determine long term action. Evidence shows Moorland near Fort Dodge ships thousands of pints monthly to local residents seeking out of town packages.
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Iowa
R. M. Wright
Wells Fargo Express Company
Chicago Great Western Railway
Illinois Central
Dubuqne
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Express
Moorland
St Jacobs Oil Advertisement Claims Quick Back Pain Relief
An old advertisement promotes St Jacobs Oil as a safe backache remedy that gives instant relief from soreness stiffness and pain. It touts a gentle rub for a painful back promising no skin burn and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from their druggist for lasting relief.
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St. Jacobs Oi
St. Tacab
St. Jacobs Oil
Favorable Laws Railroads Need and Public Press
Hal Woodside of Illinois Central's passenger office warned at Waterloo that many smaller railroads face closure without legislative aid. He cited rising operating costs, scarce materials, and steel price surges as proof railroads struggle despite reports of big profits. He urged action to avoid bankruptcies and maintain service.
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Hal Woodside
Illnois Central
Waterloo
Woodside
Mututalaing
Vinton Progress Notable in 1916
Notable 1916 year details include 34 new residences at 950,099 in costs, new business buildings, garages and remodeling valued around 13,000, paving 42,2980, water system 32,675.60, and a proposed $100,000 school house. A vote will be held on the 28th to authorize $440,000 in bonds for a new school building.
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Elubaune
Young People Wed at Presbyterian Church
A young couple married Monday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. The bride is the daughter of Mrs W D Stoller of the north of town, and has long served as a teacher in the county. The groom lives near Newhall. After a short visit with friends, the couple will begin housekeeping in March. A large turnout of Knights Temple attended the asylum event last evening.
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Loutwa A. Hayward
Presbyterian Shurch
Frank Guniel
W. D. Stoller
Thin County
Broom Lves
Newhall
Merch
Vinton
E. S
Joe Miller
Aspen
the Knights of Pythias Hua
Castle Hall
Yen
EB. Ff. Young
Otal Holo
Lola Tompyina
Mise Doria Miller
Vincent Ridge
Cella Polo
Merry Anderton
Incum
Freezone Corn Cure Promises Fast Relief
A Cincinnati authority promotes freezone, an ether compound, as a quick remedy for tender corns. A few drops applied to the corn supposedly stop soreness, dry the corn, and leave skin unharmed. A quarter of an ounce costs little and can remove hard or soft corns and calluses.
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Cincinnati
Fort Dodge Names Ledger Of Absent Citizens Cited
In unproduced volumes, lists reportedly signed by Fort Dodge lawyers judges ministers and others noted for abstinence from liquor appear as a record of prominent citizens who disappeared from the books and public attention according to local reports.
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Fort Dodge
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