Iowa faces choice on using prison labor versus idle men
Des Moines reports a state wide dilemma as contract convict labor ends at Fort Madison and Anamosa. Warden Sanders urges immediate prison industries like basket making and galvanized iron culverts to keep hundreds of men busy, arguing they can rebuild state services with trucks and on site production rather than idle confinement.
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Iowa
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Anamosa
Board of Control
J. C. Sanders
Warden Sanders
Towa
Chicago
Earl Lindsay
Jasper County
Glenwood
Feed America First Says A Society Belle
New York December 17 Mrs Stuyvesant Fish urged more practical aid for the needy over romantic battlefield knitting She argued Americans should remember destitute families and the millions of idle workers at winter’s start in the war era
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America
New York
Stuyvesant Fish
Jong
Newport
Europa
Underground Fire Rages in Wood-Covered Steam Tunnels
Firemen battle an underground blaze in wooden jackets covering steam pipes beneath Smart Shop and Burch Bros. stores. Smoke spread to basements. investigators suspect a burning torch started the fire. Crews will monitor until the tunnel fire is extinguished and risks are controlled.
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Tre
alGio
Smart Shop
Burch Bros
Burch Bros. Store
Burch Store
Dunham
Burch
City in Brief Telescopes for the Boy and Local Notices
City in Brief reports a boys telescope purchase at Buchanan's for $3.25, plus several society notes. It notes Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Russell traveling to Anamosa, Mrs. Charles Van Vieck and baby visiting Parkersburg, a smallpox quarantine lift at 929 Ricker Street, Alda Clark and W. C. Leland returning from Francisville for a relative’s funeral, and Dr. C A Waterbury’s return from a postgraduate course. W W Chapman donates to Belgians relief. 25 barrels needed to complete a carload and donations accepted by telephone. Postal issues: fifty Christmas savings checks undelivered. bank to verify addresses. Mrs. Binmakier travels to Vinton, Greencastle death prompts return. Army deserter George Harris arrested. to be sent to Fort Des Moines with $30 government reward.
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Charles van Vieck
Baby
Parkersburg
H. A. Banks
Ricker Street
Misa Alda Clark
W. C. Leland
Francisville
Ind
C. A. Waterbury
New York Postgraduate Medical College
W. W. Chapman
Flour Fund For Relief
W. J. [Penerweed
George Harris
Burk
Illinois Central
Warris
Fort Des Moines
Cook stove sought to aid a needy family in Gore Fa
Mrs L E Park reports a seven child household in Gore Fa is hard up this winter. The father is diligent but out of work and needs a cook stove to replace the worn one. Anyone with an unused abandoned stove can help by notifying Mrs Park. P A Morgan endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and says they cleanse the system and improve well being.
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L. E. Park
Water loo fair to rival past events at Armory hall
Company L of the Iowa National guards and the Knights and Ladies of Security stage a week long fair at Armory hall starting February 1. Executive committees are led by Carleton Sias, Henry H. Crowell for Company L and H. G. Rogers, E. Garber, R. B. Hinmon, Anette Dean, Bessie Whited for the K L of S. The event promises new attractions, booths from both groups, prizes, suppers and nightly dances with Myers orchestra, plus a midway featuring a rube band and minstrel show. Services at United Brethren revival continue nightly at First United Brethren church, with speakers and prayer for needs, culminating in song and sermons each evening through the week.
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Company L
Iowa National Guards
Knights and Ladies of Security
Armory Hall
Carleton Sias
Henry H. Crowell
H. G. Rogers
E. Garber
R. BR. Hinmon
Anette Dean
Bessie Whited
Waterloo
Myers’ Orchestra
United Brethren
First Unit
Jed Brethren Church
Williams
M. G. Munn
United Presbyterian Church
Cold Wave Shows Record Low Morning Temperatures
The week began with temperatures of 14 below zero Monday morning and dropped to 18 below Tuesday then 16 below Wednesday and Thursday at the Voluntary Observer Ralph B. Slippy home thermometer. The readings imply a harsh winter ahead as muskrat houses and fur bearing animals react to the deep cold. Mercury may rise slowly in the next day or two.
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Ralph B. Slippy
Waterloo Medical Society Clears Suspension Clause
The by laws section allowing suspension for missing four consecutive meetings was repealed at Waterloo Medical Society last night. Dr Frederick Cook’s Tuesday speaking offer was accepted and Dr R E Russell read a paper titled The Practical Application of the Principles of Immunity.
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Waterloo Medical Society
U. MG. AL
Frederick Cook
Prac
R. E. Russell
Good News From Actors Coming On Special Train
Manager Fenberg faces delays as trains run late and baggage fails to arrive but promises a full hits show this evening. The Magna Charta, great charter of English liberties, was signed by King John at Runnymeade in 1215 and confirmed by later kings.
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Fenberg
England
John
Runnymeade
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