Partial suffrage debate and bird protection notes
A 1917 Waterloo Iowa column discusses partial women’s suffrage as a prudent step and cites a state court upholding a legislative move. It also covers a U S Canada migratory birds treaty, enforcement ideas, and Audubon backed bills to empower agriculture department penalties. The piece weaves in satirical notes on Prohibition era topics and punditry.
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State Supreme Court
United States
Canada
Congressman Flood
Virginia
Congress
Audubon Societies
Department of Agriculture
NEW STATE BUILDING
Former Gov Clarke urges capital expansion noting urgent need for more room at the capitol as new departments grow and offices become inadequate. Legislature faces choice between wing addition or a separate new executive building, with opposition from economy forces yet urging not to prolong congestion.
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Clarke
Capitol
Iowa
Assembly
Merie and Postmasters
Senator Poindexter's bill to place all postmasters of every class under civil service gains presidential approval. The reform, modeled on President Taft's fourth class postmasters ruling, aims to curb spoils and boost efficiency by rewarding merit and training rather than political influence.
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Poindexter
Tait
Postoffice Department
Roads Without Bonds and Woman Suffrage Move Highlight Iowa Notice
The Iowa highway commission proposes two plans to allow counties to build permanent roads if the bond issue fails. It suggests delaying bridges to reallocate funds to road surfacing amid war price pressures. Also notes North Dakota grants women voting rights for presidential electors, paralleling Illinois suffrage in non-constitutional offices.
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State Highway Commission
Althe
Iowa
Indiana
North Dakota
The Luck of the Democrats Editorial Notes
Des Moines Capital discusses Democratic fortunes and fiscal shifts including tariff repeal, income taxes and war costs. It questions financial safety, preparedness funding, and government economy amid shifting policies. Sac City Sun notes Harding stationery change signaling a style shift in Iowa offices. Centar Rapids Gazette recalls a promise not to annex Mexican soil tied to quarantine offers.
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Des Moines
Congress
Sac City
States of
Iowa
Centar Rapids
United States
Bonds Uncalled For and Other Press Commentary
A collage of editorials and dispatches on fiscal policy and foreign affairs. The New York Evening Port argues against unchecked debt funding while noting a narrow exception for short term notes. The Louisville Courier-Journal discusses Villa’s projected influence in northern Mexico and its impact on American lives and property. Other items reflect tax aversion in Congress and light political humor from several papers.
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New York Evening Port
Democratic House
Danish West Indies
Treasury
Pancho
Louisville Courier-Journal
Mexico
Villa
Wilson
Columbus
Pershing
Americana
Early to rise and No News x Nuisance
A compact collection of witticisms about news value storage opportunities and social jokes. Dialogues touch on storage for personal use, humorists, misers of gossip, and poets at social receptions. The snippets showcase light snippets and quick banter on daily life.
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Sittle
Anti-Rose Colored Glasses Distort Friendship Views
A writer reflects on how anti-rose spectacles color judgment of friends and relatives. A newly married couple misreads a cousin visiting with gifts, revealing how bias shapes perception and can rebound onto the observer.
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Thom
Susband
Gretchen and the Grumbilicus Cookoff
Gretchen Grover Green meets the Grumbilicus in Grumbleland after a tumble from a balloon. Tasked to cook, she endures belittling scoldings and chaotic meals as the Grumbilicus family hurls dishes. she eventually escapes, vow to avoid grumbling, and learns a lasting lesson about attitude.
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Gretchen
Gretchen Grover Green
Grumbilicue
Ag .Gratchen
Fanny
Grumbleland
Jake
Grumbilicus
Earth
al Gm
Grambilicus
Grumb
Silicus
Mrs. Grumbilicus
Grumbiliens
McClure News- Paper Syndicate
D. D. D. Prescription Promises Relief From Eczema
Advert shows a tonic claim for eczema relief and itch reduction. It cites cooling relief for inflamed skin, promises restful nights and refreshed mornings, and urges neighbors to visit for testimonials and a bottle to try.
Choice on Pitt program and 2 million Iowa road fund
The Times-Republican notes that Iowa would lose $2,000,000 in federal road funds if the Johnston Pitt plan proceeds without a state highway commission and modern planning. It argues Iowa must choose between the Pitt program and retaining the federal money for a broader, standardized state system.
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Pitt
Marshalltown
Times-Republican
Iown
Johnston- Pitt
Iowa
Highway Commission
Vermiform Reform in Local Debate Sparks Appendectomy Talks
A humorous local column questions vermiform appendix reform and proposes vigilant inspectors at surgeries to prevent unnecessary removal. It mocks the idea of surgeons and calls for safeguards and trustworthy guardians to curb the so called rape of the appendix.
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Sioux City Journal
South Dakota
Mrs Byrne's Attitude Toward Forcible Feeding Noted
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes Mrs Byrne likening forcible feeding to a Siamese damsel's retort to Priam, claiming the lover would force kiss but that the speaker is more of a stranger to such acts, reflecting a provocative comparison.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Brownstone hair tint promises harmless gray coverage
An old age sign touts Brownstone a harmless hair tint that covers gray from light gold to deep brown. It claims no lead or toxins, is permanent, and sold by Kenton Pharmacal Co. with samples available for 10c postage. Local dealers Henderson Drug Co and Wangler Bros Co offer the product.
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Kenton Pharmacal Co
Pike Ste Covington
Itching Scalp Cure Promoted By Zemo Ad
A Cleveland based ad promotes Zemo to treat itching scalp and hair loss. It claims to kill dandruff germs nourish hair roots and stop itching quickly. The product is described as pure antiseptic non greasy easy to use and non staining with sizes priced at 72 5 cents or one dollar for extra large.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
State warden pushes public ownership of river and lake banks
Warden Hinshaw advocates declaring river and lake banks public property to ensure access for hunters and fishermen. He argues stock restocking by state and federal authorities requires usable shorelines, and privately held land would block foot access. He urges legislative action to enact the proposal. The piece also cites New York World on Billy Sunday’s Buffalo collection as evidence of perceived moral issues.
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Burlington
Hinshaw
Yowa
Sam
New York World
Billy Sunday
Buffalo
County Clerk Tells How Vinol Helped Health
A Waterloo reader letter from Clarksville Tennessee recounts County Court Clerk W Kelly who felt run down with no appetite and fatigue. After taking Vinol his appetite and strength improved and he felt better overall. The letter promotes Vinol as a tonic body builder containing beef cod liver peptones iron and magnanese pentonates and fibercophosphates. The firm Wangler Bros Co Druggists endorses a money back guarantee if Vinol fails to satisfy.
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Waterloo
W. Kelly
Vinci
Wangler Bros. Co
C. J. Miller
Iowa
Gets-It Corn Treatment Promises Quick Pain Relief
A vintage ad highlights Gets-It as a two drop remedy that makes corns peel away. It emphasizes relief from painful corn pressure when walking in shoes, promoting a rapid, simple solution.
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Aterloo “Evening Courier Aand
Associated Presa
Avui Bureau
HH. Bartman CO
West Park
John CG Hartman
AW. Peterson
Sec.Press
Gen. Mer. Dale
Postoffice
Secoud
Washington Buneau
Munses Uldr
E. G. Dougherty
New York
Phlladelphia
Chicago
Pfices
Story
Brooks & Fintey
Rep .S
Ethel Byrne
The
Champ Clark
William Jennings Bryan
NEW State Building
Merie
Dakota
Washington Star
Prohibition Party
Duluth News-Tribune
Buffalo Enquirer
Crestchen
Floss
Ile
Bell-Ans
D.D.D
the Steer Wage Bros
Haarlem
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth and
Mulberry Streets
East Side
Ben C. Everall
Marsh Trace Bldg
W. E. Patterson
Commercial Bank
C. W. Bruner
Black Hawk Building
Buperlo
Kelly
Drugegisi
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Sloan
Peots Taby
Hey Yurint
Brandreth
E. Lawrence ,& Co
H. W. Taggart
O. J. Milter
Hansen & Hansen
Strickler’s Pharmacy
Horr’s Drug Co
Mayr
Marr
H. Mayr
Mig
J. K. Joder & Son and
Wangter Bros. Co
C. A
Waterbury
Suito
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