Governors for Army Training
Des Moines reports governors at the national conference plan to discuss universal military training and the national guard. Gov Harding supports universal training and congressional action. his inaugural address urged preparing all male citizens and using schools to aid training. Cabinet officials Baker Daniels Lane Houston Wilson to speak. topics include education labor land agricultural policy and coordination of state and national efforts.
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Napoli
Harding
United States
Bose
National Guard
Newton
D. Baker
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Interor
Franklin K. Lane
Agriculture
David P. Houston
William B.wilson
Returning Heroes Reach Ova Tomorrow
Des Moines reports that overseas aviators who landed in New York on December 2 will reach Camp Dodge tomorrow for demobilization. The unit includes men from Iowa and nearby states. They will be discharged as soon as possible, receive one month’s pay and 3.5 cents per mile transportation allowance, with ticket costs at 2 cents per mile and meals priced at 60 cents for servicemen versus $1 for civilians.
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Des Moines
New York
Camp Dodge
Yowa
Outa
National Council of Defense
Des Moines City Railway Placed Under Receiver
Des Moines, Nec. 14 The Des Moines City Railway company has fallen into receiver hands. Details are not yet announced. The receivership may affect fares. The court will hear whether current rates cover operating costs. Dr Shallenberger advertises a clinic in Waterloo on Saturday December 14 at Hotel Russell Lamson.
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Des Moines
Nec
Des Moines City Railway Company
Shallenberger
Waterloo
Russell-Lamson
Transfer 106 Epileptic Patients to Woodward Colony
Des Moines dispatch reports about 106 patients from the Glenwood state hospital to the newly opened Woodward colony for epileptics. HW Strief and McColl of the state board of control inspected the Dixon epileptic hospital. Iowa law allows only voluntary commitment, leaving about 185 residents across 14 buildings under care.
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Des Moines
Glenwood
Woodward
Strief and McColl
State Board of Control
Dixon
Finois
Iowa
Traer Quarantined Again Over Influenza
Traer Iowa again under quarantine for influenza after two weeks of loosened restrictions. The disease has invaded the town, infecting schools and many residents. Doctors report more patients than capacity and several deaths. Meanwhile Des Moines notes statewide influenza cases averaging about 2,500 daily, with ravages not as severe as earlier.
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Traer
Der
Cas Town
Tro
Santa Claus
Horrabin Indicted for Conspiracy in Receiving Stolen Goods
Des Moines December 14 James Horrabin a prominent Des Moines contractor was indicted by the Polk county grand jury on a conspiracy charge. He was taken into custody at his Walnut Street offices and driven to the courthouse with two deputy sheriffs. Fred German posted bond for 2000 dollars. The indictment rests on the confession of Lloyd Williams a bookkeeper at Horrabin’s offices who said he bought stolen automobile tires from thieves at local yards with Horrabin’s knowledge and issued checks at Horrabin’s direction. An investigation by railroad detectives, agents, and deputies under Sheriff John Griffin has been active for three weeks.
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Des Moines
James' Horrabin
Polk County Grand Jury
Walnut Street
Rand
Fred German
Horrabin
Lloyd Williams
Hourrabin
Williams
Horravia
Sherif John Griffin
Preservation plan to buy Devil's Backbone for Iowa park
Iowa State Treasurer Edwin Hoyt returned from Delaware county where a rough upland tract near the Maquoketa river is eyed for purchase to create a state scenic park. The Devil's Backbone area, adjacent to Clayton Fayete and Buchanan counties, would be preserved under a new conservation commission appointed by the legislature. The panel includes Mayor John Ford Taft Dodge Joseph Kelso and others with Edgar Harlan serving by office.
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Des Moines
Edwin
Hoyt
Manchester
Dela Ware
Maquoketa
Clayton Fayete
Buchanan
State Executive Council
John Ford
Vinton Notes and Local Obituaries in Early Week
Vinton obituary notes include the death of Will Hamann aged 27 from an illness after a two week sickness. The report mentions his Keystone farm origins, marriage to Nise Muble, and surviving family. Also covered are community events, a Commercial Club gathering with speakers Marion Wallace Vernon Youel John Hanna and Miss van Giskel, and a 50th wedding anniversary for Arch St Clair and spouse near Mt Auburn. The piece references Logan Uni’s secretary role and the resignation of John Hanna from the Benton County Agricultural Society.
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Vinton
Dem
Will Hamann
Bate
Meade
Keystone
Commercial Club
Marion Wallace
Vernon Youel
Miss van Giskel
Belgium
John Hanna
J. EB. Luckey
Hugh Mossmar
Arch St. Clair
Mt. Auburn
Auburn
Lave
St. Clair
Benton County
Sb Clair
West Virginia
Fan
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Ten
Coverine
Tohn
Drsert
Iit
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief for Head Congestion
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for stuffed nose, head pressure, sneezing, sore throat, and feverishness. It urges taking dose every two hours up to three doses, claims quick opening of nasal passages, and notes it costs only a few cents at any drug store.
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Fapr
Nation's Dead and Wounded Casualty List Totals 5429 Names
Washington D C Dec 14 Today war department released casualty totals showing 5429 names in categories killed in action died of wounds died of disease and other causes wounded severely wounded slightly missing in action. Iowa accounts include 117 names with numerous listed individuals and ranks across actions and theaters.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Reese
Iowa
Danderine Promises Cure for Dandruff and Hair Loss
An advertisement claims dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It urges readers to buy a small bottle of Danderine at drug stores, rub it into the scalp, and after several applications dandruff disappears and hair stops shedding.
Advertising puff for California Syrup of Figs laxative
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It emphasizes a delicious fruity taste and urges parents to look for the California name on the package. Full dosing directions are stated on each bottle.
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California
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Pimples Cure Claim
Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle safe substitute for calomel promising clearer skin and better mood. Claims include cleansing bowels liver support and elimination of a foul taste and pimply face with a vegetable formula available in 2c and 25c boxes at all druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
War Casualties and Names From Local Front Notices
A fragment lists service members including Pvt. Kenry A. Clegg, Pvt. Woxcoe C. Dewitt, Lieut. Mathew D. Eckerman, and others. The text notes DIED OF ACCIDENT in connection with Jadthai, and mentions several surnames such as Pet, Williand Martedorfff, Aurela, Vv Martin Hodtrandt, Malvit, Ive, Jessie B. Shaul, Ladors, Devt, Charles, Erickson, Corwith, Dew. Motrin.
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Williand Martedorfff
Aurela
Martin Hodtrandt
Malvit
Ive
Jessie B. Shaul
Ladors
Devt
Charles. Erickson
Corwith
Kenry A. Clegg
Duboise
Woxcoe C. Dewitt
Jadthai
Mathew D. Eckerman
Dew
Motrin
Prominent Mason Dead In Des Moines Area
Des Moines reports the death of C. N. Wagley, a longtime custodian for the Iowa Grand Lodge A F and A M, who passed away Thursday evening at his Newton home. Wagley served 11 years in the Iowa Grand Lodge and was well known in Masonic circles.
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Des Moines
C. N. Wagley
Iowa Grand Lodge
A. F
A. M
Newton
Stop Pain Neuralgia Relief Ad Card
An old fashioned advertisement promotes St Jacobs Liniment claiming instant relief from neuralgia pain whether in the face head or any part of the body. It emphasizes a harmless formula that does not burn or discolor skin and suggests getting a trial bottle from any drug store.
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St. Jacobs
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