Iowa Legislature Fast Tracks Insurance Rate Reform
Des Moines reports that after a joint session the Iowa legislature adjourned to reconvene Tuesday to complete organization for the Thirty-eighth General Assembly. A rapid passage of a federal amendment set a new record, while a proposed state rating bureau would fix maximum insurance rates, require risk inspections, andMandate member status for fire, lightning, wind, and hail insurers to curb rising costs.
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Des Moines
General Assembly
Iowa
State Insurance Department
W. JD. Miller
Boone County
House
Holdoegel
Calhoun County
Senate
Miller
Insurance Department
Tas
Altho
Djil
Social Education to be Taught Thru the Y M C A War Fund
Mrs G Walker of Atlantic Ia a bureau of training women and girls in construction camps assists in arranging 40 lectures on social education under government plans. Iowa bureau led by Dr Lenna Means of Des Moines with six women physicians. Series starts Friday with aim to reach every high school girl and woman. visits to all cities in Iowa with 16900+ population. Three departments cover club women students and factory and commercial workers. Two talks per session to girls in factories, funded by the War Work Campaign budget. Real estate transfers listed by Black Hawk County Abstract Co follow this report.
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Ceder Rapids
G. Walker
Atlantic
Bureau of Work
Iowa
Lenna Meanes
Des Moines
Perant-Teachers’ Associations
Cedar Falls Real Estate Boom in Postwar Year
Cedar Falls braces for 1919 as real estate and building activity surges. Contractors and dealers report growing demand for new homes, barns, and farm improvements while many farms are rented. vacancy declines as postarmistice housing plans take shape across Black Hawk and Franklin counties. Local banks elect directors and returning soldiers reintegrate into work.
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Franklin County
Arthur Crawford
Chapin
Redume Farcing
Corp. Crawford
Alviston
France
Camp Pike
Camp Dodge
Corp. Grawford
Black Hawk
Franklin Counties
Cedar Falls
Talion
Muen
Aviator Kinney Dies After Battle With Hun Planes
Sioux City citizen Flight Lieutenant Clair A. Kinney, 22, died in a German hospital on October 4 after a dogfight in France. He led a seven-plane patrol against 17 Fokkers, dove into the enemy to save comrades, was wounded but conscious, and ultimately killed himself by attempting a controlled landing. The final note from Captain George I. Fisher lauds his heroism and duty.
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Sioux City
Clair A. Kinney
George I. Fisher
Mkinney
Stenay
Ker
Suffragists cheered by governor's primary suffrage push
Des Moines suffragists hailed Governor Harding's recommendation for primary suffrage for women as a historic, influential move. Carrie Harbeson Dickey and Mrs. Frank Dodson noted the one party state's potential impact and compared Iowa to Arkansas and Texas where primary suffrage exists.
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Des Moies
Des Moines
Carrie Harbeson Dickey
Frank Dodson
Iowe Myual Suffrage Associalion
Fleming
Iowa
Arkansas
Texas
Des Moines Counts Noses of All Nurses
Des Moines mobilizes 1000 women with nursing training under Red Cross orders from Washington to register this week. The house to house canvass follows the first influenza epidemic and urges readiness for epidemic flood or fire. All graduates and trainees are urged to enroll voluntarily.
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Des Moines
Red Cross Nursing Service
Washington, D. C
Council of Defense
Red Cross
Waterloo Canning Co. stockholders meet and officers named
The Waterloo Canning Company held its annual stockholders meeting in company offices. After re electing the board The officers for the year were: President George E B Lichty Vice President Frank J Fowler Secretary and treasurer S Cy Bell Directors C B Pickett Flo Platt B S Johnson Worth Hillman W R Cole George V Panter C F Fowler Paul Smith The year’s business shows the company shipped food overseas for troops and ran four canning plants at Dyersville Hamburg Dysart and Waterloo.
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Cedar Falls Trust Company
Frank B. Miller
John W. Leavitt
Cedar Falls National Bank
Roger Leavitt
F. D. Pierce
H. H. Seekey
Adam Wagner
H. 8. Gilkey
D. K. Smalling
C. A. Rownd
W. H. Merner
C. H. Rodenbach
Hans C. Smith
Black Hawk County Farm Loan Association
George Mathes
W. E. Boyd
J. P. Whson
Robt. Kriefer
Matt de Muth
Paul Dresser
Phil Wagner
A. 5. Blough
N. G. Syndergaard
George 5. Mornin
Waterloo Canning Company
Cempany
George EB. Lichty
Frank J. Fowler
S. Cy 3Ell
C. B. Pickett
Flo. Platt
B. &. Johnson
Worth Hillman
W. R. Cole
George V. Panter
C. FL Fowler
Paul Smith
Bu- Nevada
Tau
Rev. J. Tope
George Walz
United Evan
Gelical Church
Aod
Corporation
United Evangelical Synod
Dyers
Presbyterian Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Evangelical Synod
Central Randy
Minie Moeller
Franz
Wartman
Hotelmen Boost for Paved Roads in Iowa
Jacob Levingston, advocate of good roads, returns from Davenport urging permanent hard surfaced highways. Ed Hull of Peoria touts bond issues funded by vehicle taxes and land taxes, recounting farmer opposition and tolls. He cites New York and Illinois trips to show paved roads draw travelers and boost tourism. The message centers on finishing paving and valuing paved roads over vague promises.
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Jacob Levingston
Iowa
Davenport
Bonifates
Ed. Hull
Peoria
Hull
Ilinois
Iaitha
Wall
New York State
Ulinole Cata
MK F. M. Ingram
Nois
Indiana
Booster York
Tama Tows
Thad
Altho
Cocoanut Oil Makes A Splendid Shampoo
Tama Iowa January 16. The Tama Commercial Club elected F M Ingram as president and a slate of officers including Tohn Argall ice president and C W Davis secretary. The article extols cocoanut oil as a grease free shampoo and urges its use for hair care and scalp cleansing while noting Ingram as a former farmer and community booster.
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Tama
Tama Commercial Club
F. M. Ingrarm
Tohn Argall
Ice
C. W. Davis
T. Z. Bracken
H. T. Cherry
Chas. Witosky
J. A. Roach
Ell
Beard
C. H. Tanner
C. H. Johnston
EL Goodell
Lincoln Highway
Ingram
Conta
Kali Rt Ingram
Alub
Highland Township
Imorn
CAA
OQ Abun
Rea
Tams
Wood Roade
Sonsul
Lincoln Highwer
Sain
Des Moines
Asa
PSUR
Tan Strohbelin
P. B. Kinsbury
B. L. Robin
Civic Improvement
League
Reinbeck
State employes seek wage boosts in Iowa budget
Des Moines Jan 16 Iowa departments submit to Gov Harding a budget for the biennium ending June 30 1921 calling for almost twenty million dollars in maintenance funds. Salary hikes proposed in attorneys general and adjutant general offices would raise top pay to four thousand dollars and higher for several assistants. Other executive salaries also show increases including secretary, parson clerk, requisition clerk and messenger positions.
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Des Moines
Laler Talses
State House
Iowa
Harding
Attorney General
Adjutant General's Office
Adjutant General
Executive Council
Ulypto Ointment touted as instant pain relief remedy
The ad proclaims Ulypto Ointment relieves neuralgia pain and headaches in minutes, claims inflammation vanishes, and offers relief for sprains muscles joints and rheumatic pains. It promotes eucalyptus essence and markets jars at 26¢ and 60¢ via MacMillan Chemical Co Fatls City Neh with listings from Waterloo stores including Moore Drug Henderson Drug Schuneman Drug Wangler Bros and others.
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MacMillan “Chemical Co
City
Neh
Waterloo
Moore Drug O
Henderson Drug Co
Schuneman
Wangler Bros
L. McDermott
Hansen’& Haneen
Salaries Proposed Increases Across Departments
The auditor of state proposes raises for deputies and clerks, with deputy auditors from 1 800 to 2 790 and revenue clerks from 1 809 to 2 400. Board of control indicates salaries for members rising from 2 000 to 7 000 and the secretary from 2 500 to 3 600. The commissioner of labor would gain from 1 800 to 3 000 and deputy from 1 300 to 2 400. Supreme Court clerk would rise from 2 500 to 3 600 and the deputy from 1 800 to 2 500. Additional increases include deputy secretary of state from 1 800 to 2 700 and secretary.
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Atata
Board of Control
Bureau of Isbor
Supreme Court
Tiz for tired and sore feet relief
A 25 cent box of Tiz advertised to soothe tired aching feet. The copy claims Tiz reduces swelling draws out soreness and otsery and ends pain from calluses and burns. It promises immediate relief from shoe tightness and foot torture.
Free book on conquering tobacco and quitting nicotine
A newspaper notice promotes a free postpaid book claiming to cure tobacco habits. It quotes a Waterloo resident saying he has no desire for tobacco and feels renewed. The ad targets Iowans, offering benefits like quieter nerves, stronger heart, better digestion, improved eyesight, and vigor after quitting.
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Ranard
J. Woods
New York City
A Day in the Life of Women Workers and Their Ailments
The passage describes women constantly laboring in employment, often as breadwinners, with long hours and strenuous work. It notes rising female health issues like back pain, headaches, and nervousness, and promotes Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a popular remedy.
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Lydia Pinkham
Influenza Epidemic Affects Kidneys and Swamp Root Ad
The influenza outbreak weakens patients and causes back and urinary issues. Dr Kilmer and Co promote Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney recovery after grip. Sample bottle offered for ten cents. regular sizes sold by druggists.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Ral
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Breath Relief
The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel and liver stimulant, claiming they purify the system and improve bad breath. It emphasizes sugar coating, non calomel action, and a testimony of relief from mouth odor.
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Schwarde
Dizzyness and kidney trouble sold by Doans Kidney Pills
A Waterloo resident recounts ten years of kidney pain and dizzy spells. Four boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved all symptoms, and five years later she still uses them when ailments arise. Price ten cents at dealers. Foster Milling Co. Buffalo, N.Y.
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Dean
Waterloo
J. F. Kops
Mobile Sr
Doan
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New Hartford
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Hansen’s Special
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