Labor Power Shapes Capitol Bill Debate in Washington
Washington reports that the American Federation of Labor wields strong influence on Capitol bill discussions. Iowa lawmakers face scrutiny as labor politics loom in upcoming campaigns, with Speaker Gillett defending workers’ independent votes. The War Department appoints Ralph Hagen to supervise returning American soldiers’ bodies from Europe, with exhumation restrictions delaying some burials until France lifts bans.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
American Federation of Labor
House
Senate
Washington
Capitol
Legislative Committee
Iowa
Cummins
Kenyon
Ralph Hagen
Baker
War Department
France
England
Me. Hayes
Europa
Unclear health pitch on inhaler to cure catarrh
A fragmented advertisement touts a pocket inhaler with drops to clear catarrh and germs. It promises rapid relief from stuffed up feelings and general respiratory issues with a money back guarantee, urging readers to seek the product locally.
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Druggs
Wangler
Ratification and appointments headline last night brief
In Phoenix the Arizona legislature completed ratification of the woman suffrage amendment. Washington reports the railroad administration will restrict silk shipments to at least one carload. President Wilson is believed to favor William Phillips as minister to the Netherlands. Boston mourns Harry Endicot a leading labor arbitrator. Washington notes Julius Chambers death from pneumonia. Villa raids yield 200000 to 390000 rounds of ammunition and other loot for Mexican forces.
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Phonix
Ariz
Arizona
Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
Wilson
William Phillips
Netherlands
Boston
Mass
Harry L. Endicott
Brooklyn
New York
Julius Chambars
Hero
Francisco Villa
Gomes Palco
Lerdo
Maxico
Pierce Plans to Nominate McNider for Governor
James M. Pierce, publisher of the Iowa Homestead, claims a plot to push C. H. McNider as Republican nominee for Iowa governor. He says leaders aim to force the nomination into the state convention, have Lafayette Young deliver the nominating speech, and may field a fifth candidate if needed.
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Des Moings
James M. Pierce
Iowa Homestead
C. H. McNider
Iowa
Pierce
Mr. McNider
Veniremen Drawn for March Term of Court
Fifty veniremen were drawn by the jury commission for the March term. Jurors report at 1 am on March 15. The list includes Waterson Wilbur Welieht Stark Bridan Charine Mumichy Robertson Hunt Caray Register Adams Fay Fairburn Colby Miller One Doerfler Sweitzer Archer Schrag Rock Chesbro Reel Steely Ostrandan Robingon Dentip Harris Sherwood Conrow Lan Gindt Cedar Jewell Barnes Reisinger Isle Lincoln Faulkner Johnsen Hollis Spring Creek Clark Basla Day Loveland Husman Eastern Star Party: Waterloo chapter No 128 will hold a colonial party at Masonic hall on Wednesday morning Feb 14. all border members invited.
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Wilbur ¢ Welieht
John
iStark
Bridan
Charine
Mumichy
FW. Robertson
G. L Hunt
F. . Caray
James Register
J. L. Eby
Pred D Adams
Charles Fay
A. Z
Eastern Star Party
Waterloo
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Man Flees Amid Hallucinations In Fort Dodge Ax Threat
Thomas Mitchell a 38 year old electrical worker for Hawk Eye Electric is missing after a dream led him from the T F Conlon home early Monday. Neighbors say two tiny children aided by a spiritual force pursued him with an axe as he slept. Relatives fear temporary derangement may have driven him to suicide. search continues with help from his brothers Charles and John and Morrison, Illinois connections.
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Fort Dodge
Thomas Mitchell
T. F. Conlon
Mitchell
Hawkeye Electric Company
Conlon
Charles Mitchell
Waterloo
John
Wesley
Morrison
Navy base site eyed for Alameda California
Secretary Daniels told a delegation from Alameda California that the navy's most pressing need is the establishment of a naval base in California. He accepted tentatively a deed for a base site at Alameda.
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NAVY
Associated Dress
Washington, D. C
California
Daniels
Alameda
Cal
Freezone Corn Remedy Sparked In Cincinnati ad claims
A Cincinnati inventor introduces Freezone a topical compound sold at drugstores for a few cents. A drop relieves corn or callus pain instantly and loosens the affected skin so the corn or callus can be removed with fingers. The ad promises no irritation to surrounding skin.
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Cincinnati
Park program vote planned in Sioux City
The city council approved a plan to hold a special election on March 15 to decide a 1 mill tax levy for 25 years starting 1920 to raise about 400 000 for purchasing and improving park property. No specific properties were named and the measure passed without dissent.
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Sioux City
Iac
City Planing Commission
Imprisoned Dog Nears Starvation in Maquoketa
Maquoketa February 13. A pug dog wandered to a K P lodge in Maquoketa but was rescued from near starvation. Will Blunt of this city reported the poor animal, now safe, will not return to the lodge.
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Maquoketa
K. P
Marmola Prescription Tablets Ad Promises Quick Weight Loss
An advertisement extols Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe way to shed two to four pounds weekly without dieting or exercise. It claims thousands endorse the product and directs readers to Marmola Co. in Detroit for a large case at 41 dollars, implying worldwide pricing.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Dog rescued after six days in K. P. hall window
A man on Main Street noticed a small dog on a third story window ledge of the K. P. hall. He climbed stairs and freed the animal which had reportedly been without food or water for six days, gnawing at curtain bottoms during confinement.
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Main Street
K. P
Dr King’s New Discovery Ad Claims Croup Relief
An old advertisement urges immediate care for a croupy cough with Dr King’s New Discovery. It touts fifty years of trusted relief for colds grippe and related ailments. Bottles priced 60 cents and 1.20 dollars.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promises Regular Bowels
Historic ad claims medications to stimulate bowel movement and cleanse the body of impurities. Promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills at 25 cents per bottle, available from druggists.
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Dr. King
Unexplained escape of dog leads to ledge discovery
A dog apparently escaped through a broken shutter and ended up on a building ledge before being found. The owner of the dog had not been located at the time of discovery.
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Wats
Overwork and Dissipation Harm Body and Nerves
The notice warns that overdoing any habit wears out blood, brain and nerves, causing indisposition, poor appetite, indigestion, hand ache, wakefulness, weakness, irritability, and memory decline. Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets claim to rebuild blood and nerve forces. Sold by druggists for 60 cents, stronger 90 cents.
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Chase
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