Des Moines Drug Ring Raids Net Nine Arrestees
Federal narcotics agents raided nine alleged dope distributing centers in Des Moines amid the Des Moines heart of the business district. The operation targeted a major opium smuggling network from Canada through Winnipes. Nine men were arraigned on narcotics charges, with trials set for February 9 through 11 and several defendants released on bonds.
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Des Moines
James Alexander
Desa Hoines
Winnipes
Canada
Paul
Western
Minnea
Wordino
South VY Fourth Street
John Me
Minneapolis
Ales Kinder
George Brown
West Second Street
Elden Hotel
Phillip Martin
Leo Kinder
George Hintson
Center Street
Yim Gettys
Lucian Page
Brown
East Second Street
Martin
Kinder
Reid
United States
Judson E. Piper
Alexander
Wordina
McNeil
Piper
Jim Gettis
Hinton
Morton
Elden
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertises Cold Relief
A Cleveland style home ad claims prompt Foley's Honey and Tar Compound stops the common cold at first signs like sneezing and chilliness. Harry Neff of Price Hill Cincinnati testifies after two years of coughs, saying three doses nearly cured him and he would not be without it. Sold everywhere.
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Harry Gneff
Price Hill
Cincinnati
Foley
Campaign targets Des Moines smuggling network
A reported crackdown over the last 30 days and a new launch yesterday mark the start of an intensive drive in Des Moines and nearby areas. Officials anticipate numerous arrests and a near complete undermining of the smuggling system in the near future.
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Ed Yesterd
Des Moines
Fort mayor dismisses Eagle Grove police chief amid controversial claims
In a strained exchange the Eagle Grove mayor discharges the chief amid suspicions and refusals to permit alleged abuses. Reports indicate tensions with local authorities and police actions near Fort and Caracas with unnamed parties involved.
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Fort
Kai Yoin Qapaay
Dyspepsia Spoils Beauty Advertisement Claims
A advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the easiest path to digestion and beauty. It warns that indigestion harms complexion and energy, urging readers to buy a 60 cent package at any drug store and let nature do the rest.
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Stuart
Olive Tablets advertised as liver and bowel aid
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are a vegetable compound claimed to purify skin brighten eyes and relieve constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels without dangerous after effects. Consumers are told to take one or two nightly with price points of 15 or 20 cents and millions sold annually.
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Edwards
Coughs and Colds and Father John’s Medicine Claim
An old advertisement warns that persistent coughs and long-standing colds endanger health. It promotes Father John’s Medicine as a safe tonic that soothes breathing passages, cleanses impurities, and rebuilds strength for all family members, claiming no dangerous drugs.
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John
Father John
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Tratt IE
Grah Nin
Hansen & Hansen Drug Store
Revia
Eagle Grove
Caracas
Kamblex
Adraca
Arar
Dance Records
Isle of Golden Dreams
12Th Street
Catessae
Brown Bros
Jos. Smith
al Smith
Paul Whitman
Josh
Uncle Josh
Tacek
Peerless
Veet
Harrison
Victor Roberts
RED Seal Records
Cormack
Rauchmraninof
Enrica Caruso—sane
ONS Korens
Boene Farr
Waterloos Center
Frook
Wii
Davidsons Bridge
Waterloos Ceater Center
Davidsons
Martha
Ivory
Jis
Wade
Fifly
Pice
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