Public Utilities Need Regulation
Des Moines reports that state lawmakers consider extending control over utilities ahead of the 38th general assembly. With rising rates and service cuts from coal, electric, gas, telephone and street railway firms, regulation may shift to the railroad commission to avoid new agencies. Possible postponement of the session is discussed due to timing and influenza.
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Dez Moines
Thirty Eighth General Assembly
Railroad Commission
State Commission
W. W. Jops
Obuin
Epps
G. BH. Sumner
State Board of Health
Sumner
Harding
Representative Epps
Mmoda
iWar Makes Diamonds Jump as Mines Were Shut for 18 Months
Chicago reports diamonds rising in price worldwide amid wartime supply cuts. Bernard Oppenheim notes prices jumped from about 260 to 400-450 per carat as South African mines were closed for 18 months. He cites demand from Keypt, China, India, Japan and South America and predicts continued rise with postwar reconstruction.
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Chicago
Bernard Oppenheim
Keypt
China
India
Japan
South America
Thea
Dia Imond
Auto thieves overpower jailer and break from Guthrie Center jail
Atlantic Louisiana reports Owen Davis and Glener Irving among four thieves captured December 2 breaking jail on December 20. They overpowered the jailer while he delivered supper, after removing a glass light globe from their cell, enabling a getaway toward impending penitentiary transfer.
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Atlantic
Owen Davis
Glener Irving
Guthrie Center
Anamosa
Wood's Sarsparilla Triple Combination Treatment
After influenza the grip and blood poisoning, Wood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and strengthens nerves while Wood's Sarsaparilla acts as a blood purifier. Peptiron iron tonic and Hood's Pills aid digestion and recovery, offering a preventive health benefit when used together or separately.
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Wiood
Hood
Jtood
Des Moines Theft Ring Foiled Near Atlantic Escape
Four men led by Davis and Irving fled four miles south of Atlantic after a staged car theft and hotel holdup in Stuart. Jailer trapped in the dark failed to escape with two others, Jesse Ault captured. Harry Guthrie among the gang. Sheriff McKee and Chief Berry pursued.
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Davis
Irving
Jesse Ault
Atlantic
Sherif McKee
Ichief
Police Berry
Des Moines
Stuart
Casey
Harry Guthrie
Des Moines High Students To Stay In School Longer
Des Moines pupils must attend an extra hour daily through June to recover flu-related time loss. School will end at 3:30 PM instead of 2:20 PM, with essential studies adjusted in the lower grades. Local ad notes Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry at Ludwig's near Paul Davis.
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Des Moines
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Edwards
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Sycamore
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Lafayette
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