Iowa House Bills Propose Major Road Overhaul
Des Moines reports Rep. J. HM Anderson of Winnebago proposes a far reaching road reform bill. It classifies highways, taxes motor vehicles at value with a 1 mill levy, diverts inheritance taxes to the state road fund, and funds maintenance for state and main market roads while township roads stay county controlled. The plan includes county option on paving and bonds and requires officials to hire engineers.
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Des Moines
J. HM. Anderson
Winnebago County
Highway Commission
Anderson’s Hill
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Public health portfolio fails as House and Senate clash
Des Moines reports the House defeats a senate resolution to create a public health portfolio in the president’s cabinet. The Senate then declines to back a House resolution opposing government control of railroads telegraph and telephone lines, signaling a tit for tat clash.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
Des Moines Bill Targets Venereal Disease Transmission
A Iowa House bill proposed by Rep. J. W. Coakley would make it a felony to knowingly transmit venereal disease. Physicians must warn patients, and sharing sleeping space or personal items with an uninfected person after notification could incur a three year prison term.
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Des Moines
J. W. Coakley
Beatty visits Manchester as Farm Bureau active
Lieut S R Beatty arrives in Manchester after two year absence and service in France. Delaware County Bookkeepers organize with William Elbimann as president and C O Smith as index and county agent John A secretary treasurer. Farm Bureau brings in federal farm management specialist S H Thompson to discuss farm accounts and income tax reports at the courthouse February 8. D J Schnittjer of Delhi named state representative as Bureau seeks community clubs and soil studies. Mrs Frank Lawrence becomes president of the woman’s division replacing Miss Dunkin of Hopkinton.
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Manchester
Lilent
Beatty
United States
Harvard Univer. Suly
Massachusetts
Sall
France
Nexport News
Delaware County
William Elbimnann
C. O. Smith
John A
E. W
Ames
Tecas
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Pes
S. H. Thompson
Federal Farm Management
Thompson
State Farm Bureau’ Association
D. J. Sehnittjer
Delhi
Frank Lawrence
The
Miss Dunkin
Hopkinton
Iowa Clothiers Call for Better Goods from Manufacturers
In resolutions at the Iowa Retail Gl advertisers association closing session clothing manufacturers are urged to produce a better grade of fabrics for the public and to commend those attempting to improve goods. The group opposes trade acceptance and wholesale retail outlet selling, and calls wholesalers to restore prewar terms. The good roads program gains endorsement and confidence is voiced in a stable year ahead. New officers include J F Griner as president and Carl Evans as first vice president.
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Des Moines
Iowa Retail Glatherers’ Association
Towa
J. F. Griner
Dubugus
Association
Charles Benn
Sioux City
Carl Evans
West Union
H. T. Cook
Boone
Julius Berman
Wesster City
F. R. Geneva
Liquor Raid Confusion Ends With Seizure Still Standing
police seized whisky in a raid earlier but officials failed to take possession after a writ of replevin was filed. Chief Shannon ordered the liquor loaded for Meyers car, but Meyers decided not to claim the haul.
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Sioux City
George Uth
Lorney
George Yeawano
Sherif Hugh McDougall
John J. Shannon
Woman Backs Pinkham Remedy After Years of Illness
Los Angeles resident Mrs. A L DeVins credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after long battles with female troubles. She urges others to try the remedy, noting its root and herb formula and the firm offers medical advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Massachusetts.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Lydia E.pinkham
A. L. DeVins
St. Paul Avenue
Lydia FE
Pigkham
Lyan, Mass
County Farm Agent Support Bill Proposed by Joint Committee
Des Moines reports the agriculture joint committee plans a bill to fund county farm agents through supervisor appropriations and bureau support. The measure adds federal funds of 1200 dollars per county and faces a crossfire from a congressional proposal that could end educational funds, risking county farm bureaus and cooperative agent work.
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Des Moines
Lawn
Son
Boards of Supervisors
Couty Farm Bureau
Congress
Kenyon
Iowa
County
Farm Bureau
Ity
Texan AG Club Champion Eyes National Pig Title
Elton Sartor of William County Texas claims the national pig club championship based on a 25 dollar initial sow purchase. The sow produced a first litter of 211 pigs sold for 527.85, a second litter of six yielding nine pigs sold for 225, and overall 16 month profit of 1152.85 after feed costs and a 500 dollar sow price refusal. Fellow club members earned substantial gains as well.
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Wiliam County
Tex
Elton Sartor
Poland
China
Kansas
D 'Hiron
Butler County Farms Sell for Good Prices
Several farm sales are reported around Allison and Clarksville. William Allan buys 10 acres near Allison for 325 per acre. C O Fahr sells 90 acres to Mike Wubbens at 425 per acre. Ed Hildebrand buys 40 acres from C H Wiebke at 12 dollars per acre. John W Hickle 120 acres east of Allison sold to William Dieckman for 19 per acre. Safe Wamsley 120 acres west of Clarksville sold to Roy Walsh for 150 per acre. additional local sales noted including Allan’s 80 acres to Frank Burroughs for 12 000 dollars.
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H. Alison
Willian Allan
W. K. Ray
Allison
Mr. Allan
John W. Hickle
William Dieckman
Wamsley
Clarksville
Roy Walsh
William Alan
Frank Burroughs
Gets-It corn remover ad promises painless relief
An old advertisement touts Gets-It as a simple corn and callus remover. It claims quick, painless results and suggests using it at home with no suffering. The copy notes widespread use, a money back guarantee, and availability at drug stores through BE. Lawrence & Co. and local Waterloo retailers Wangler Bros J. Miler and Strickler's Pharmacy.
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BE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Til
Waterloo
Wangler Bros
J. Miler
Strickler’s Pharmacy
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promises Pain Relief
Pain gone claims for Miller's Antiseptic Oil known as Snake Oil. Ad touts quick relief for leg and back pain with claims of deep penetration and harmless formula. Offers bottles priced 0.00 to 1.00 with money back if not satisfied. Hansen & Hansen and C. J. Miller listed as sellers.
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Monroy
Hansen & Hansen
C. J. Miller
Flamlin’s Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Ad Offer Pain Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Flamlin’s Wizard Oil as a quick penetrating remedy for rheumatism sciatica lame back and lumbar pains. It claims useful for sprains bruises cuts burns bites and stings and guarantees a money back if unsatisfied. Also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Flamlin
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