Sweet to Start Senatorial Rage Talks to Voters
Des Moines date February 11 reports state and national political talk in Town, with Burton B. Sweet of Waverly preparing to open campaign events. Sweet will speak at 6:30 p.m. on veterans' adjusted compensation, agriculture, and other issues. Reports mention Hull opposition in the Second district, Ralph A. Thompson as a Democratic candidate in Muscatine County, and Judge F. D. Letts as a potential challenger.
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Des Moines
Grant Club
Burton BH
Sweet
Waverly
United States Senate
Clyde Doolittle
Hull
Doobie
Second
F. D. Letts
Davenport
Muscatine County
Jackson Club
Ralph A. Thompson
Muscatine
Hel
State University Law Department
Letts
Iowa Supreme Court
Canton
Jackson
Scott
Iowa House of Representatives
Three Youths Sentenced to 30 Days for Petit Larceny
John Iipman aged 23 Ivan Culver 24 and Carl Silvers 17 were sentenced to 30 days in county jail by Municipal Court Judge John W Gwynne after pleading guilty to larceny of automobile robes and blankets. Six men were arrested after Raids on cars in the business district and a large stock of robes and batteries was found in Hipman's car.
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John Iipman
Ivan Culver
Carl Silvers
John W. Gwynne
Hipman
P. J. Walker
Culver
Silvers
Police notes and city incidents report several minor events
Ambulance crews responded to Jefferson and Tenth for a man in a stupor caused by intoxication, Thomas Doyle, who was booked for drunkenness. A second drunk was released on bond after recovery. A 5:30 p m incident near the Rock Island depot ended without arrests. Weekend jail dormitory occupancy was low with four sleepers and two lodging guests. A report notes jockeys and a mysterious inmate named jack masey among hoboes. Trotzky is reported improving in Tiflis, with plans to return to Moscow within two months.
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Jefferson
Thomas Doyle
Hooch
Yankee
Cas
Rock Island
Jack Masey
Lincoln the man who chose duty over gain
Uncle Harry explains Abraham Lincoln came from modest beginnings yet his grandfather and great grandfather were property holders. Lincoln faced debt after his dry goods venture failed but paid the debts and stayed true to his path. He valued courage patience and perseverance and remained generous and humane despite hardships.
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Lincoln
Uncle Harry
Helen
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham
Jimmy
Joe
Harry
Thomas Lincoln
Thomas Lincolin
Thomas
Milks Emulsion Claims Heal for Weak Coughs and Pneumonia
An advertisement recounts a pneumonia survivor who recovered strength after using Milks Emulsion. It promises restored appetite, digestion, and rapid flesh gain, touting a 60 cent to 1.20 dollar bottle price and a money back guarantee. A Terre Haute company and Mattoon contact are noted.
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Colorado
Johnson
Mattoon
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Lincoln character worth remembering in any age
Uncle Marty quotes Abraham Lincoln like a standard of character and courage. Joe agrees he would endure hardship without concern for appearance or wealth if he had Lincoln's resolve. The dialogue frames a old style moral reflection.
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Abraham Lincoln
Uncle Marty
Joe
Youth on Trial for Death of Detective Des Moines
Des Moines reports Cecil Mickie aged 19 on trial for the murder of Rock Island detective Thomas P. Griffin in district court. Alleged accomplice Jack Gaskill will be tried later. Mickie confessed then recanted and pleaded not guilty. Both men were indicted by the Polk county grand jury.
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Des Moines
Cecil Mickie
Thomas P. Griffin
Rock Island
Jack Gaskill
Mickle
Seeburger
Polk County
Musterole Relieves Rheumatism and Pain Without Blister
A white mustard ointment, Musterole, with oil of mustard, relieves rheumatic pain when massaged in. Recommended by doctors, it provides the blister-free protection of the traditional mustard plaster. Available for children as Musterole for Babies and small jars priced 65 cents, hospital size three dollars.
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Laursea
Ko Mathers
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Health Boost
A historic ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for pale complexions dull eyes and headaches. It claims 17 years of practice and portrays the tablets as a liver and bowels helper from a blend of vegetables and olive oil. The message urges nightly use and cites widespread use among men and women at 30 cents a box.
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M. Edwards
Strar
Dr. Edwards
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