Supreme court to hear soldiers' adjusted compensation case
Oral arguments will be heard before the Iowa Supreme Court in Des Moines next Tuesday on the soldiers' adjusted compensation case. The action challenges the constitutionality of the postwar bonus measure, with H. W. Grout of Waterloo listed as plaintiff. The case draws wide interest across Iowa as it affects World War I veterans nationwide.
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Supreme Court
Des Moines
H. W. Grout
Waterloo
Grout
Lay
Plan to Establish Fourth Parish for Catholics of City
A meeting at St Joseph's church discussed creating a new parish in Linden district. Archbishop J J Keane of Dubuque attended. Distance from St Joseph's and St Mary's churches and seating limits for current congregations prompted consideration of another church. Further study will occur before any definite action.
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Catholle
Linden
St. Joseph’s
J. J. Keane
Dubuque
St. Joseph's
St. Mary's
Vacancy in Army Finance Dept at Fort Des Moines
Word from army recruitment outlets says a vacancy exists in the finance department at Fort Des Moines. Eligible young men with at least eighth grade education and basic bookkeeping and typing can qualify for first class private. Local recruiting office is in the federal building on the second floor.
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Army
Finance Department
Fort Des Moines
Federal Building
Vicious dog endangers children questioned by police
Police report a vicious dog roaming Lafay ette and First streets endangered area children. City dog catcher BE Baldwin justified the action. In court, C B Jarnecke faced 30 days in jail for defrauding a hotel. the $100 room bill was later found in the room and the charge dropped. T A Anderson of Cedar Rapids Iowa was arrested for peddling booze at 10 20 Rem day. Two men Leo McCartney and Charles Byers from Dubuque Iowa were arrested as suspicious characters and held for investigation after a light touring car stop.
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Lafay
Ette
First Streets
Baldwin
C. B. Jarnecke
John W.gwynne
Wardens Elected at Christ Episcopal Church
H. C. Harper was chosen senior warden and J. A. Gary junior warden by Christ Episcopal Church vestry at a meeting in Lloyd Hall. Also elected were Judge J. W. Gwynne treasurer, J. A. Gary clerk, Grace Hawks financial secretary, and Mortimer B. Cleveland as a poetry member. Parish house building plans were the main agenda item.
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H. C. Harper
J.A. Gary
Vestry of Christ, Episcopal Church
Lloyd Hall
J. W. Gwynne
J. A. Gary
Grace Hawks
Mortimer B. Cleveland
Firemen Quell Truck Blaze at Hawkeye Station
Fire department rushed to the Hawkeye filling station on Fourth Street East yesterday when a motor truck owned by R. Murry of 523 Dawson Street caught fire from its engine. Three gallons of chemical extinguishant were used by firefighters to suppress the blaze with only slight damage. Industry in this country saves about 500 million dollars annually through scientific research.
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Hawkeye
Fourth Street
R. Murry
Dawson Street
California man touts home hair darkening mixture
Mr. J A McCrea, known as Daddy and Grandpa for his white hair, claims a simple home mix can darken gray hair and leave it soft. He prescribes a half-pint water, one ounce rum, Barba Compound, and 44 ounce glycerine applied twice weekly. says it colors hair without staining the scalp and won’t rub off.
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J. A. McCrea
California
Legion Opposes Klan in Iowa Pushes Masks Go
The American Legion leads a statewide campaign against the Ku Klux Klan in Iowa. An Iowa Legionnaire editorial titled Masks Must Go calls for the abolition of masks and secrecy, urging the Klan to Americanize under the removal of facial coverings.
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Legion
Des. Moines
Ku Klux Klan
Iowa
American Legion
Iowa Legionnaire
California Fig Syrup Ad Touts Bowels for Children
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to sick or constipated children. It claims a teaspoonful today may prevent illness tomorrow and promotes the product as a gentle cleansing remedy for infants and children of all ages.
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California
Ares
Campaigner Elses Leads Talk Against Klan in Sioux Falls
A progressive activist urged residents in Sioux Falls to oppose the Ku Klux Klan during a public address. The campaigner stressed unity and denounced hate, calling for inclusive action across the state.
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Sioux Falls
Marmola Prescription Tablets promise easy weight loss
An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple weight loss aid. Take four tablets daily without dieting or exercise, eat normally, and lose weight while staying lazy. Pills are claimed harmless and available from a local druggist or mailed from Marmola in Detroit Michigan.
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Marmola O
Woodward Av
Detroit, Mich
Rheumatism Advice Promotes Rad Salts Treatment
An article extols dietary and hydration measures for rheumatism and promotes Jad Salts as a cheap, effective remedy. It claims uric acid buildup in blood and kidneys as the cause, recommends four ounces of Rad Salts daily in water before breakfast for a week, and attributes success to neutralizing acidity and flushing toxins.
Fire side rockers offer genuine leather comfort
Describes large, restful fireside rockers with spring upholstered seats, wing backs and broad flaring rockers. Notes the chairs are in good condition while available.
February Sale Brings Walnut Bedroom and Dining Sets
The advertisement promotes rich walnut bedroom furniture with a full dresser mirror bed and chiffonier, plus a 42 by 48 inch extension dining table with four leather seat diners and a 32 inch buffet. Lamps, velvets, and rugs are listed with prices, emphasizing value in home furnishings during a February sale.
92 Piece Old Chelsea Dinner Sets at 32.80
An advertisement offers 92 piece Old Chelsea dinner sets priced at 32.80 with details on a 9 piece cereal set in blaze porcelain featuring blue bird windmill decoration. Complete with price 3.98 for Govers ab. ee
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Chelsea
Servites
Servier
Samare Suas
Govers Ab
Complete Bridge Lamps for the Home at $12.95
One of these handy reading lamps should be in every home. They feature a mahogany finished base and adjustable bridge. The shades are 12 inches in diameter and come in several plain colors with fringe. Prices complete similar to illustration.
Large Size Phonographs at 89 Dollars February Sale
Fully guaranteed instruments feature mahogany cabinets and the Reproducar Universal type that plays all takes of records. Result of a special purchase offered at this low price during February only.
Draperies and Curtains Discounted in Various Fabrics
Bargains on 86 inch Swisses white curtains and Draperies in ivory and ecru. Cretonnes in assorted patterns priced per yard. 43 inch Orinoka Susfast Madras in rose and blue per yard. 45 inch Filet and Shadow Lace Nets in ivory and Egyptian designs per yard. Fine Filet Curtains and Hatteras borders sold per pair at Steere Street.
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Hatteras
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