Clarke for the Open Door Brings Reforms to Iowa Inaugural
George W. Clarke sworn in as Iowa governor vows to serve all citizens and push major reforms. He calls for public utilities regulation, road building, county management, campaign finance reform, rural education improvements, public health funding, and penal system changes. He urges short ballot, presidential primary, woman suffrage, tax reform, and strong state leadership.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George W. Clarke
Adel
Segislature
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
Iova
Giy
Iona
Man frozen after a fall near Iowa Falls
Neal Lake a farmer from south of Iowa Falls lies in critical condition at Ellsworth hospital after a 30 foot fall to rocks from a bluff on Main street. He had walked in cold overnight after returning from Chicago with stock. He suffered a skull fracture, frostbitten hands and feet, and eye injuries. Doctors performed surgery on the skull and consider possible amputation only if needed. His age and family status are noted.
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Capitol
Iowa
Manufacturers’ Association
American Contigent
Keokuk
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
Peole
Iowa Falls
Neal Lake
Ellsworth Hospital
Protone Promises Plump Figures For Thin People
An old advertisement touts Protone as a flesh builder that supposedly turns thin, pale individuals into healthier, fuller bodies. It claims rapid weight gain by improving digestion and nutrient absorption, promising a free sample and a mail order offer from The Protone Co. in Detroit, Michigan.
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Protone
Protone Co
Detroit
Mich
Protona 1 01 Size Offered In Waterloo Sale
The regular 1.01 size of Protona is for sale in Waterloo by H W Taggart and B W Schuneman Company. No free packages from droge.
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Protona
Waterloo
H.W. Taggart
B. W. Schuneman & Co
Droge
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Clarke
General Assembly
Universal Brotherhood
Amaller
Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remna
Earnest Thompson Seton
Cooper
Agricultural College
Board of Health
Germany
Kansas
Capitol Grounds
Neal
Protone Company
Protone Bldg
Michigan
Cuy
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