Plan to Use Convict Labor on Iowa Highways
Des Moines January 17 Senator H W Spaulding of Grinnell supports using convicts to build Iowa roads without stripes or full restraints He suggests ordinary clothing and rifles carried openly prisoners earn wages with part sent to families or saved He argues first offenders would work on honor and escaping would extend sentences He cites success in other states and views this as a road improvement plan
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Des Moines
H. W. Spaulding
Grinnell
Poweshiek County
Iowa
Spaulding
Ewards
Tod
Escaped After Fifteen Years Medical Relief Ad
W. P. Broyles reports a fifteen year struggle with kidney and bladder troubles ended after using Foley Kidney Pills. He endorses the remedy for backache and urinary issues and urges readers to refuse substitutes. Advertisement notes availability through druggists and mentions discounted work shoes at Brownlee's.
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W. P. Broyles
Foley
J. M. Findley
Lions
Pnge
Spring Creek Township Social Notes January 22 Meeting
Spring Creek Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs. Fred Harms home on January 22. Local residents report births, visits, sales, and moving plans. Public sale announced by Herman Bauer and several Midland area residents, with multiple social calls and visits noted throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek Township
Spring Creek
H. F. Hoppe
Clossen Medical Company
Lange
la Porte
Frank Cage
John Cage
Waterloo
Chas. Garling
Waverly
Walter Fehl
Chas. Schildmier
Carrie Bauer
Westburg
Henry Luloff
A. Taylor
Louis Howorden
J. Fehl
Musterole claims medical relief for chest and sore conditions
An advertisement promotes Musterole as a mustard oil ointment for chest soreness bronchitis sore throat and more. It asserts pneumonia prevention and doctor nurse endorsement with hospital use and home sale options including various jar sizes and a mail order offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Myra Grety
Salt Lake City
Waterloo offers a slate of new vaudeville and drama tonight
The Waterloo screens Geo. M. Cohan’s The Little Millionaire with Charles King and a large Cohan company. Madame X follows with Laura Frankenfield in a dramatic tale ending in a trial scene. Saturday features The Military Girl with Willie Dunlay and Frances Warren. The Million arrives Wednesday with Henry Savage and New York farceurs. Also note Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs.
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Geo. M. Cohan
Cohan Theatre
New York City
Waterloo
Mr. Cohan
Charles King
Little Millionaire
Lila Rhoades
Julia Ralph
Dickey Delaro
Lillian Tucker
Florence Dunlap
William Keough
B. Pratt
Donald Crisp
Edgar Halstead
Madame X
Laura Frankenfield
Waterloo Theatre
Alexandre Bisson
Willie Dunlay
Frances Warren
Cecil Lean
Adirondacks
Henry W. Savage
M. Berr
Guillemand
Mr. Savage
New York
Poisoned by canned fruit shocks Grundy Center crowd
Grundy Center Iowa January 17 Miss Mary Graney and John Sphinx a hired man for Joe Graney were poisoned yesterday noon after eating canned fruit. Miss Graney suffered convulsions and was feared to die for a time. Doctors Lewis and Gaffey attended the case and later reports said both were resting easier.
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Grundy Center
Mary Graney
John Sphinx
Joe Graney
Des Moines Hears Miss Scheff Leave town amid complaints
Des Moines January 17. Fritzi Scheff departed the Chamberlain hotel amid a chorus of mixed feelings from staff and guests. Porters recalled moving her trunks repeatedly while she griped about room and service and even carried her own bed roll, calling the city horrid.
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Des Moines
Chamberlain Hotel
Fritzi Scheff
Mise Scheff
Miss Scheff
Mason City
Wisconsin Holds Man From Iowa
Charles City Iowa January 17 Special J G H Fanning the man sought for receiving money under false pretenses at Marble Rock has been arrested in Chicago and turned over to Wisconsin authorities. He will be brought to Charles City for trial after Wisconsin finishes with him.
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Charles City
J—G. H. Fanning
Marble Rock
Chicago
Sherif White
Wisconsin
Kenyon pressurizes Democrats over liquor shipment bill
Washington January 17 Senator Kenyon warned Senate Democrats they may choose to take the Kenyon bill now or after March 4 to regulate interstate liquor shipments into dry territory He said if it fails this winter it will be reintroduced and pushed after March 4 Even with strong support the bill faces opposition from some Democrats and a vote is anticipated February 10 Also notes health advice about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup.
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Washington, D. C
Kenyon
Senate
Wilson
House
Morris Shepherd
Texas
Maryland
Perfect Woman in Making Raises Child on Meatless Regimen
Boston date line reports Dr and Mrs J Walter Schirmer from Needham pursuing a plan to fashion their 12 year old daughter Louise into a perfect woman both physically and mentally. The regimen excludes meat and regulates sleep with long veranda naps and strict feeding of oatmeal milk vegetables and bread with minimal meal variety.
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Boston
Mass
J. Walter Schirmer
Needham
Louise
Unclear Note on Party Plans and Prom Night Anticipation
A fragmented passage describes unaccompanied attendees seeking to act as allies and asserts no committee or outsider will stop them. The text mentions Friday night prom anticipation with strong excitement.
Peddler Caught Weighing Hand in Des Moines Market
Des Moines reports a peddler accused of weighing his hand with every sale. Marketmaster Morrison watched closely and warned the vendor to stop cheating. The incident underscores tension over fair pricing as Rabbite fruit gains demand at public market. Foley Kidney Pills advertised in the torn page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
M. J. Morrison
Sid Morrison
Nentug
Mouse traps cost more as freight tariffs rise
Des Moines Iowa reports that new rail freight tariffs raise costs for mouse traps and related pantry pest contrivances. The higher classification will push the trap price up a fraction of a cent at wholesale, with retail increases of six to ten cents depending on the trap's function.
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Des Moines
Tango Prance Promises Spark At State University
At Iowa State University town January 17 excitement grows over a junior prom amid rumors of banning new dances. A sorority member and her guest pledge to dance the tango despite committee protests, as gallery tickets sell fast and seating may sell out.
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Town City
State University
Unclear text on traps and house burdens
The readable portion discusses traps and pricing affecting house owners. It suggests owners unwilling to pay the derec price for traps may face mice moving into cellars. The fragment mentions burdens and packing traps but lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
Grand Jury Probes Dr Kern Case in Des Moines
Polk county grand jury yesterday began a probe into the case of Dr Dy De Lah Kern charged with criminal operation on 14 year old Lucile Helmstra at the Methodist hospital. Dr Kern and two assistants were arrested Tuesday night at 629 West Twelfth street. A quantity of nudicing letters and two bags with writing were taken to the jury. Further testimony will follow.
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Des Moines
Polk County Gerund Jury
Dealah Kern
Carrie
Lucile Helmstra
Methodiat Hospital
Kern
Mabel Hdwards
Mabel Hennetta
Boat Twelfth Street
Charles Boutson
Cranmd
Lent Ends Social Stunts As Easter Near
The article notes Lent signals a pause in social activities as Easter approaches three weeks away. It encourages hosting subdued gatherings before Lent ends and mentions Mrs. A S Annan, formerly of Chicago, now living at 416 Sunnville Avenue, Waterloo.
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As. Annan
Chicago
Waterloo
Sunnville Avenue
Syrup of Figs Ad Touts Family Health Raisings
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for children and adults. It claims swift relief for stomach liver and bowel issues, promotes regular eating, and warns mothers to avoid imitation products. Mentions Cadvernia Wig Syrup Co as the manufacturer.
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Childre
Senna
Caditernia
Cadveri
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Brownlee’s
Fritzi
Chamberlain
Duchess
Bradfield Regulator CO
Ateota
Joe Raymond
Fast Fifth Street
Grand Jury
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Tno
Aone
Lee Amegatory
Indy
Kentlerman
Ghildren
Queen City College OF Dressmaking and Tailoring
E. C. Schermerhorn
Marsh- Place
Waterloo Monument CO
Sycamore Street
Park Avenue
A. J. Knapp
Addreas
Reainol Cusm
Lisitimore
Leavitt & Johnson
Nat's Bank
Waterloo, Towal
Just
C. J. Miller
Fourth St. Entrance
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Sibert’s
Jewelry
East 4Th Street
Hamilton’s Camera Shop
Kodaks, Cameras and Supplies
Parker Fountain
Hamilton's Camera Shop
Henderson Rug Co
Red Cross Drug Co
Waterloo Electrical
Winpicate Building
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