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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1917

Page

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Tuberculin Bill Moves In Iowa To Test Cattle

Iowa eyes a tuberculin test law for dairy and breeding cattle with state compensation for condemned stock. The plan, backed by health authorities and dairy interests, aims to curb tuberculosis by testing cattle and using federal funds for destruction costs. Proponents cite packer price penalties on tuberculous hogs and economic gains from a healthier herd, while noting past bills failed in the Senate.

Des Moines Jas Wilk Anne A. Holbert Delaware County House Senate Department of Tuberculosis State Board of Control Moestack

Ninth Child Torn From Shenandoah Family

Shenanéozh Jen, listed as the ninth child born to Mr. and Mrs. Wenry Field, was delivered Monday afternoon. The infant, described as a healthy boy, reportedly spent little time with his family and was cared for by the mother who praised the baby over the telephone from her bedside.

Shenanéozh Jen John Wenry Field Ruth Georgia

Child Frozen to Death in Cabin in Ixtard Junction

Four siblings of the Vorentick family were found in a derelict cabin near Oxard Junction on Christmas Day. One child lay dead on a bed while three others suffered severe exposure and pneumonia. Neighbors reported neglect, triggering an investigation into the deaths and conditions.

Amuniosa Oxtard Junction Pearson Brank| Vorentick Nelahbora

Charles W. Bopp Dies at Des Moines

Charles W. Bopp former prominent Iowa banker died in Des Moines after a long illness following family tragedy. His wife died in a car crash last summer and his health declined, with notes of his leadership at Hawkeye National Bank and ties to Detroit before returning home. He was a Knight Templar Shriner and linked to Elbert Hubbard’s verse.

Des Moines Jan Charles W. Bopp Iowa Hill Chisago Mr. Bopp Bopp Fayette County Naonal Bank Hawkeye Detroit Cha Cashlier Weat Union Bopps Elbert Uubhard Charles Sopp

Villisca Murder Trial Ties To Senate Confirmation

Senator F. W. Jones faces possible Senate confirmation for a six year term on the state board of education while Villisca murder allegations resurface. Jones defends his record and says the Wilkerson investigation may continue with Montgomery county officials asked to fund it. A separate item notes the Iowa state poultry show opening in Dubuque with 1500 birds and judging panels.

Des Moines Iowa Dgbt F. ¥. Jones Senate State Board of Education Jones General Assembly Wilkerson Benatar Jones Villisea Senator Jones Wilgerson Red Oak Montgomery County Pringle Wikerson Villisca Dubuque

New Engineer for Franklin County

Hampton January 5. F D Pearse, transfer from Town Falls, named Franklin County engineer to replace A G Baker. Baker has not located yet but will likely return to similar work soon.

Hampton F. D. Pearse Town Falls Franklin County A. G. Baker

Lady treats nervous break with Taniac remedy

Mrs William Dobson of Waterson testifies that after a nervous breakdown and loss of appetite she found relief by trying Taniac. She credits the remedy with improved health and notes its widespread advertising and availability at local drug stores including Swankeman's in Waterloo and others in nearby towns.

Dobson Waterson Can’s Drug Store Taniac Elien Tholac Swkngeman's Waterloo

Crooks Target Banks In Short Change Swindle

Des Moines report says two con artists exploited simple ruses at multiple banks after the Iowa Bankers council session. Aimed to obtain small bills then swap for large notes, they fled before tellers could verify totals, stealing as much as sixty dollars per bank. State officers investigate with help from the bank association.

Des Moines Council of Administration Iowa Bankers George 5. Parker Frank Warner Banke of State Association

Broadie Denied Release From Inebriate Hospital

Guy Broadie a Polk City farmer failed to win habeas relief from the Knox Inebriate asylum. District Judge Hubert Utterback denied the writ after a full hearing, finding Broadie’s claims of abuse unfounded and noting a prior three year sentence. He concluded Broadie had been cured and would suffer if confined further.

Des Moines Guy Broadis Polk City Knox- Reinebriate State Hospitak Hubert Utterback Broadie Utterback Knoxville Toumates

City Manager Appointment Question Raised in Grinnell

Attorney W. C. Rayburn files a writ of certiorari against Grinnell challenging council procedures for appointing a city manager and handling finances. The petition names Mayor A C Norris, City Clerk A C Harriman, Treasurer Scott MacKachron, and all council members, seeking details on several points including the $250 monthly manager salary raised by a gentleman's agreement for September to December.

Grinnell W. C. Rayburn A. C. Norris A. C. Harriman Scott MacKachron Rayburn

About Ready to Begin Shooting the Shooters Tract

The story notes the cooperation fund for the year ending April 1917 and that Warrants have been issued against funds exceeding revenue. Judge J H P Robison presides in Grinnell. Professor A K Hutton of Western Reserve University speaks on the city manager plan at the Congregational church.

J.H. P. Robison Grinnell Euperior Court A. K. Hutton Western Reserve University Jn Grinnell Hutton Cleveland, O

Traer Names Hoy McComas New Mayor

Jan 5 report announces Hoy McComas as Traer's new mayor replacing A L Ames who resigned after moving to his farm. McComas says he will hold the lid on Hight.

Traer Hoy McComas A. L. Ames

Traer Couple Nell McKerrall and Dorothy Daniel Wed

Traer January wedding unites Nell McKerrall and Dorothy Daniel at the bride’s home in the presence of about 65 relatives. Rev Copeland officiated with the double ring ceremony. The pair depart for an extended eastern trip and plan to reside after March 1 in the McKerral home. The groom’s mother will move to Mt Vernon to join two daughters in college.

Traer Nell McKerrall Dorothy Daniel Copeland McKerral Mt. Vernon Colege

Former Cornell student|Misa Daniel connected to Stonkes firm

The report notes a former Cornell student and Misa Daniel as part of Stonkes, Joeppner & WMeKerral in Birs, highlighting Me Kerral as a talented young lady and musician with ties to tautauqua lyceum work and Redpath companies. In Dubuque, 1916 December arrests show 60 percent for intoxication. 43 of 71 arrests were for intoxication, with eight for disturbing the peace.

Cornell Misa Daniel Stonkes, Joeppner & Wmekerral Birs MeKerral Tautauqua Lyceum Sotolet Redpath Dubuque

Papes Diapepin Claims Quick Digestion Relief

Advertisement touts Pape's Diapepin as a remedy for indigestion and stomach upset. It asserts that after taking a fifty cent bottle, meals digest properly with no fermentation or gas and relief from symptoms within five minutes. Subclaims include elimination of headaches and fullness after eating.

Pape

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