State experts urge segregation of high grade morons
Iowa officials hear Dr Lacey warn that a large, identifiable class of high grade morons threatens society by roaming streets and resorts. He calls for state segregation and reformatories as cities and states struggle to address this growing problem. The Supreme Court also rules on drain tile testimony and other legal cases from Hancock and Woodbury counties, clarifying when expert evidence is required.
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T. B. Lacey
Lacey
Iowa
Supreme Court
Hancock County
Brown Va
Mosteller
Deemer
Kelley
Woodbury County
Osborne
Ludowici Caladon Co
Independent School District of Independence
Buchanan County
Winter Skin Care Hint From A Newspaper Ad
An old style beauty tip suggests applying an ounce of ordinary marcolized wax before bed to slough rough discolored skin, then washing off with water. The method claims to leave a smooth white complexion all winter.
Kidney health remedy Jad Salts advertizes benefits
A vintage advertisement urges readers to treat sluggish kidneys by stopping meat and taking four ounces of Jad Salts daily. It claims Jad Salts, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, cleanses the kidneys, neutralizes urine acidity, and improves blood purity to prevent bladder weakness and other ailments. Endorsed by H.W. Taggart.
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H.W. Taggart
Edvertir
Alfalfa Proves Stronger Crop Than Ever in Iowa
Des Moines reports show alfalfa acreage rising to 88,070 acres with an average yield of 3.6 tons per acre and a total value near 3.998 million dollars. Earlier years 1918 and 1912 acreage and yields are noted for comparison. In a separate incident, Lawrence Dodge, 13, was accidentally shot and killed when a 12 gauge shotgun discharged while two boys cleaned it before hunting. Dodge lived on South Fourteenth Street and Glenwood Avenue.
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Buchanan County
Jamnary
Supreme Repurt
Deg Moines
Iowa
Chappel
Des Moines
Lawrence Dodge
Fred Wilkinson
Dodge
South Fourteenth Street
Glenwood Avenue
Ambush injures Black man in Port Dodge street incident
In Port Dodge on a December evening a Black man, Charlie George, was wounded by a firearm as he walked near Eleventh avenue and the Illinois Central yards. He was hit once in the right side and was taken to a hospital. the assailant fired twice as George attempted to reach the public safety weapon, then collapsed.
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Fort Dodge
Charlie George
George
Eleventh Avenue
Illinois Central Yards
Escape leads to hospital after gunfire injures man
Police were summoned after the assailant fled. The injured man was taken to hospital where doctors found his lungs punctured. A card was issued for the shooter, but he could not be located.
Kahoka Sisters Die Within 24 Hours as Third Fights for Life
In Kahoka Missouri the Waples family is struck by tragedy as Annie Waples 60 dies of a stroke on Friday while her sister Mrs. Matthew Walker 66 dies Saturday morning after visiting. A third sister Miss Reid 53 remains critically ill under doctor care. The family previously moved from Winchester to Wayland 15 years ago and leaves five daughters and four sons.
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Atrickan
Kahoka
Annie Waples
Winchester
Wayland
J. C. Waples
Matthew Walker
Siater
Miss Reid
Home remedy for persistent cough using Pinex and sugar syrup
A promotional home remedy claims to end a stubborn cough by addressing the inflamed membranes. It advises mixing 2% ounces of Pinex with sugar syrup to make a full pint, costing about 64 cents, and promises quick relief without throat-nerve numbness. It urges asking a druggist for Pinex and notes a money back guarantee.
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Finex Co
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Guilty Finding in Vagrancy Case Takes Day
Robert Alexander, colored, was found guilty of vagancy before Police Judge Meye. He was sentenced to Dayton by the judge, with Elmer Benton’s case unfinished. William Boggs testified Benton was forced to leave the barber shop to stop him from taking valuables and was accused of stealing a cash register. Benton asked for a continuance to subpoena witnesses.
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Robert Alexander
Meye
Dayton
Elmer Benton
Benton
Boggs
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