Prohibitory amendment battle stalls in Iowa Senate panel
In Des Moines on February 5 the senate constitutional amendment committee blocked a joint resolution for a prohibitory constitutional amendment. The drys failed in three attempts to advance the measure as seven wet members blocked every move. Senator Francis of Dickinson vowed to force a senate vote next Tuesday after a recall petition moves.
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Des Moines
Senate
Wilger
Thomas
Drys
Enger
Roe
Winnebago
Francis of
Dickinson
Thompson
Jackson
Farr
Schrupp
Quigley
Sheean
Savage
Francis
Boe
Wilson
Doran
E Dickinson
Contest Notice Sufficient in Des Moines Ballot Recount
Des Moines contest committee overruled dismissal motion in the DeWolf Grout dispute and granted time to Tuesday for further matters. It held the notice of contest sufficient despite missing affidavit, and will decide if recount is warranted based on whether the contestant’s statement states a cause of action.
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Des Moines
DeWolf-Grout
DeWolf
Senate
Information for Lung Sufferers and Eckman’s Alterative
An advertisement urges lung sufferers to request a booklet on diet and fresh air from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia. It includes a patient letter from Howard L. Klotz recounting recovery from hemorrhages and pneumonitis after using Eckman’s Alterative, claiming strong results without harmful or habit forming drugs. The ad notes prices and availability from leading druggists and invites inquiries.
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Jeckman
Susquehanna, Ave
Philo
Eckman
Howard L. Klotz
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Coconut oil advised over soap for hair care
The text warns against using soap or shampoos as they dry the scalp and damage hair. It recommends ordinary refined coconut oil as a better, cheaper alternative. A small amount, rubbed with water to produce lather, cleanses hair, removes dust and oil, and leaves scalp soft and hair silky.
Committee Holds Ballots as Recount Looms Next Week
The ballots are secured by the committee and locked away. The attorney said that when they reconvene next week to resolve additional legal questions they would be ready to proceed with a recount if the committee determines that is the only option.
Tuberculosis Found in Davenport Dairy Herds
Three large Davenport dairy farms testing positive for tuberculosis prompt government slaughter of infected cows. One farmer has 45 infected cows out of 60 total. four from another herd were killed yesterday, with two farms under quarantine. Assistant State Veterinarian H S Downey led the tests as owners absorb losses and revive controls.
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Davenport
H. S. Downey
Scott County
Tuberculosis Affects Davenport Area Cattle Herds
Writers report cattle near Davenport showing disease signs only via tubercular tests. In three nearby herds many mixed breed cows tested positive, causing significant losses and anxiety among owners.
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Davenport
Suffrage Association Endorses District Leadership Plan
Des Moines reports the state suffrage board meeting at Fleming building focusing on district leadership. Miss Elisaneth Perkins coordinates remaining districts as half already have leaders. Hope expressed for passage of the suffrage bill in the legislature and full state organization.
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Des Moines
Fleming
Jeaders
Elisaneth Perkins
Constipation a Penalty of Age
Constipation affects health with age and can be eased by mild laxative tonics. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, a blend of herbs and pepsin, is promoted as gentler than drastic purgatives. Free trial bottles offered by De. W. B. Caldwell at 452 Washington St. Monticello.
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Heath
Caldwell
de. W. B. Caldwell
Washington St. Monticello
Local Suffrage Group Sees Board Change
The Suffrage association shows a deficit as expenses rise while funds lag. John R. Dennison of Dreinaue is elected to the board to fill the vacancy left by Mrs. Jennie Berry of Cedar Rapids who resigns due to lengthy state travels. Present board members include Miss Flora Dilan and Mrs. Hy Spaulding.
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John R. Dennison
Dreinaue
Jennie Berry
Cedar Rauids
Untitled items from Oska loosa and Sioux City gatherers
A fragmented social notice lists Mrs Jannea Devitt of Oska loosa Pleasant Mills Mrs J G Grundy Mrs Fred Patterson of Sioux City and Mixa Elizabeth Perk as organizers in a local event context.
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Hoone
Jannea Devitt
Oskaloosa
Mra
Pleasant J. Mills
J.G. Grundy
Fred Patterson
Sioux City
Mixa Elizabeth Perksink
Atte
Delaware County Telephone Company elects new board
Manchester Feb 6 stockholders of the Delaware County Telephone Company held their annual meeting in Shie city offices and elected a board of directors. Officers chosen were President J. Mee Connell of Hopkinton, Vice President W N Wolcott of Manchester, and Treasurer Barton Clark of Manchester with secretary and general manager A. (name incomplete) remaining.
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Manchester
Delaware County Telephone Company
Shie City
Mee Connell
Hopkinton
W. N. Wolcott
Barton Clark
Manger
Peterson Manchester serves 2300 patrons through nine Delaware exchanges
Peterson Manchester operates across Delaware county with nine exchanges serving more than 2 300 patrons. The network expands reach and access for residents and local businesses.
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Peterson
Manchester
Delaware County
Readlyn Social News Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Mrs Adam Nonnemacker hosted home talks in Jesup and Mrs J Judas led the Lading society gathering. John Berger bought two lots from H Meyerhoff and plans building this spring. J E McMevitt's Minneapolis business trip followed by visits from Max Bredon of Sumner and Leviue and Hermen Soevers attend christening. Edith Richard from Summer at the Berger home reports health, while Hubert Baabnit visits from Clear Lake. Local notices promote sheet music at Hanson’s and Blin Coal Go advertises 84.50.
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Readlyn
Mr. Leviue
Tripoli
Edith Richard
Willem Berger
Hermen Soevers
Hubert Baabnit
Clear Lake
Mayers
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