31 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1918
Page
1
Des Moines bankers and blue sky promoters clash over proposed stock promotion rules. Bankers push a cap on promotion expenses as a percentage of stock receipts, aiming to curb lavish fees and the proliferation of shell companies. The debate centers on limiting promoter charges to curb abuse and ensure funds go to working capital.
Des Moines carpenters mark a new wage scale of 80 cents an hour starting April 1 and push for an eight hour day. A statewide maximum of 75 cents an hour was also decided, with the 80 cent scale awaiting master builders approval in January.
Des Moines reports potential changes to Iowa game laws by the legislature. The Iowa Conservation Association renews opposition to a five year unused season permit and prairie chicken protections from a recent session. Expect introductions on migratory bird restrictions and a fishing license bill removing resident licenses, with support likely after debates.
Plainfield Iowa reports Prank Oberdear, a known platneteld, killed his wife Sunday the twenty second at their North Dakota home. Children notified. Dispatch says self defense. Mr Gone Oghbin left Saturday to attend the funeral.
Des Moines Dec 21 The reorganization of the old Fighting Third and other Iowa guard units will depend largely on the return sentiment of enlisted men and veterans. Adjutant General Lasher cautions against premature policy, awaiting the views of returning guardsmen before deciding whether to reorganize or hold units intact. The national defense act could expand the guard with three infantry regiments and support units, totaling about 6,000 men and officers, with qualified officers from wartime service.
In Sioux City Iowa Attorney General Havner moves to collect about 24000 in mulet tax from property owners tied to illicit liquor sales during 1918. Many owners deny knowledge of illegal use and argue the old mulet law penalizes those unaware of bootlegging activities conducted from their premises.
Ensign Dwight Macy, a naval air station instructor at Key West, parachuted 1500 feet in a seaplane crash near IainaVille three weeks ago. He suffered a severe cut over one eye as the plane was wrecked, yet he spent the holidays at home and has continued flying spins to prove his nerve.
The War Department released a list showing 765 casualties. It categorizes the names by killed in action died of wounds died of disease died of accident and other causes wounded severely missing in action and related statuses. The list includes Pvt Wiles A Sherer and many others with residences in Iowa towns such as Webster Wourdped Seybelly, Marion, Lawler, Lamont, and Mason City among others. King Gedres presented a bound Windsor Castle history to President Wilson in London with 16 town names appearing on an early list.
A health piece describing the stomach liver and kidneys as a united system and urging regular cleansing with a gentle laxative. It cautions against overindulgence in meat alcohol tea and stresses outdoor exercise and vegetable intake. Recommends aloe Mayapple jalap root pills known as Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and Anuric for uric acid elimination with drink water and regular meals.
An old medicinal advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder issues claiming it relieves urinary troubles relieves rheumatism and relieves uric acid. It offers sample bottles by mail from Kilmer Co and lists Waterloo Daily Courier as reference with bottle sizes and purchase availability.
Do not neglect rheumatic pain or external aches. Apply a liniment with no muss or staining and expect swift relief. Sloan's Liniment has been trusted year after year, sold widely and economical due to large sales. Keep a big bottle on hand and ask your druggist for Sloan's Liniment.
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and chest issues and Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation. It promotes relief for cold bronchial attacks, claims decades of use, and lists prices of 60 cents to 1.20 dollars.
An advertisement extols a home made cough remedy using 216 ounces Pinex per pint bottle mixed with sugar syrup or substitutes. It promises fast relief within 24 hours, benefits for throat and chest ailments, and urges asking the pharmacist for Pinex with directions. The Pinex Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind, guarantees satisfaction or money back.
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