Iowa 1916 State Campaign Opens With Senate Feud
Des Moines reports a crowded start to 1916 politics as senators jockey for committee and bill precedence. Clarkson and Doran lead in publicity while Francis Allen chase further preferment. Harding watches from the wings as the Senate becomes a political incubator. The House lags, with early committee work and a push to clear decks for big fights.
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Des Moines
Senate
Clarkson
Doran
Francis
Allen
Chase
Harding
State Senate
House
State House
Temperance
Whitmore
Wapello County
Kimball
School For the Deaf
State Board of Control
Free Advice to Sick Women from Lydia E Pinkham Co
Sickness guidance offered to women via the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co confidential correspondence in Lynn Massachusetts. A woman reads and answers letters, never publishes or loses confidentiality. No payment required beyond goodwill. extensive testimonial file supports past advice. Free 80 page text book available by mail, request today.
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Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Masa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Don’t Injure Your Kidneys Urgent Back Pain Remedy Ad
Back ache and dull throb signs prompt for kidney care. Claims uric acid overload weakens kidneys, liver, and bowels. Promotes five ounces of a powdered mix daily and a soda drink Rheumasalts as a safe solvent and laxative prepared by Rhewmabath Company Minneapolis with 50c and 100 price references.
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Bright
Rhewmabath
Minneapolis
Mina
River Patrol to Guard Iowa Cattle
Muscatine February 1 The state veterinarian authorized two patrols to span Iowa along the Mississippi to halt import of cattle from Illinois. Gibson and Deputy Dr John Tillie of Muscatine will supervise the area from Davenport to Burlington. Illinois shipments via ice routes prompted quarantines as Muscatine firms seek federal relief with weeks expected to pass before barriers lift.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Mississippi River
Illinois
Gibson
John Tillie
Johnson
Iowa County
Davenport
Burlington
Ilinois
Muscatine Bridge Company
Rock Island
Mercer County
Washington
Rev Patmont Lectures in Iowa Despite Arrest Rumor
Rev. Louis R. Patmont known as the disappearing preacher spoke in Iowa Falls twice yesterday and was not arrested as rumors claimed. A Milwaukee dispatch notes that a warrant had been issued for Patmont on arson charges.
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Iowa Falls
Louis R. Patmont
Milwaukee Dispatch
Patment
Newark arson charge against Patmont linked to Patments building
The arson case centers on the destruction of a Newark building in which the Patments were interested two years ago. Patmont spoke at Robertson Saturday night and later met with Mayor Buck delivering credentials and affidavits, which the city officials treated with no interest. He said he would go to Newark when possible, asserting he was at sea serving as secretary to an ambassador to Turkey at the time of the destruction.
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Newark
Patments
Patmont
Robertson
C. C. Buck
Police
Christian Church
Methodist Church
Turkey
Near Centenarian Dies in Lee Co
Eliza Overton, possibly the county’s oldest resident and last of Lee county’s first-class pioneers, died at her son John T. Overton’s near Clay Grove Fort Madison Feb 1. Born March 15, 1817 in Virginia she married Elias Overton in 1841. Survived by two children. funeral at Clay Grove church followed by burial in the nearby historic cemetery.
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Fort Madison
John T. Overton
Clay Grove
Eliza Overton
Lee County
Pioneer and Old Settlers’ Association
Eliza Bunner
Old Virginia
Wisconsin Territory
Ohio
Weat Point
Elias Overton
Overton
North Carolina
Grandma Overton
John T. Overto
Sarah
John Powell
Hiawatha
Ark
Sears Roebuck to Cut Melon
Sears Roebuck & Co directors unanimously recommend a 50 percent extra stock dividend. Shareholders slated to receive payment on April 1 to holders of record March 16, 1915. Capitalization increases by 20 million dollars to 60 million, with a special meeting on February 23 to approve.
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Chicago
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Board of Directors
Pape's Diapepsin Offers Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless remedy for indigestion dyspepsia and gastritis. It promises rapid relief when meals cause sour stomachs with headaches dizziness and sour eructations, urging readers to keep a fifty cent case at home.
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Pape
Montrose City Manager plan praised in letter to Waterloo
A Montrose Colorado letter lauds the city manager form of government, noting a tax levy reduction from 83 mills to 7 mills and strong financial gains in the first year. The missive cites P W Pinkerton as manager and includes Montrose Enterprise figures showing funds available and water fund balances improving from 1924 to 1915.
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Waterloo
Charles van Vleck
Commercial Club
Montrose
Colo
City of
P. W. Pinkerton
City Manager Commission
Waterloo Lodge to meet at Masonic Temple Feb 2
Waterloo lodge, No. 105, FL & A.M, will hold a called communication at the Masonic temple Tuesday evening February 2 for second degree work. Also note Helen Keller appears at Grace Church February 3 with advertisements.
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Waterloo Lodge
Masonic Temple
Helen Keller
Grace Church
Billy Goat Rescues Billy Pig From Mean Showman
In a rural tale, Billy Goat tracks Billy Pig who vanished after a trip. He finds Billy Pig forced to perform by a cruel showman and bravely frees him during a risky confrontation. They escape toward home, leaving the villain defeated on a steep hill.
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Billy Guay
Billy Pig
Billy Goat
Mr. Wolf
Mr. Brain
Madam Pig
Bruin
Bruins
Mr. Bruin
Billy Pie
Ivy Pig
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