Hemorrhagic septicemia hits Iowa cattle herds
A disease outbreak in three northeastern Iowa counties including Ames is identified as hemorrhagic septicemia by Dr. Kurt Schern of Iowa State College. He reports cattle losses from several farms, notes possible rabies as a separate concern, and describes serum and vaccine development underway with experimental trials on infected herds.
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Ames
Mithell
Gordo
Floyd
Kurt Schern
Veterinary Research Laboratories
Town State College
Schern
Iowa
McLeod
Charles City
Rounyies
Lowa
Interurban Stl Agent Electrocuted Near Des Moines
In Des Moines area on June 28 an Interurban StL agent named Young, 31, was found dead in his office near Des Moines after contact with a live electric wire. Deputy Sheriff Kelly reported severe burns on one hand. victims said he was dusting electrical equipment when he touched a live line. The agent, a father of two, was married and his wife was preparing breakfast when notified. No further details on cause beyond electrocution.
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Les Moines
Young
Turban Sway Company
Enslight
Des Moines
Welock
Jalo Kelly
Sherif
Welly
Alivona
Pan Interurban
Kelly
Bankers seek con man in Iowa using forged drafts
A detective through Gust J. Patek tracks a man named Wilson who claimed to be connected with Cook and Al Oy. The con man demonstrated a bank writing machine in Creston forging a blank draft and cashed it, then later cashed a check in Sioux City under the name W. G. Alexander, who denies signing it.
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Phe
Inwa Bankers Seckition
Gust J. Patek
Wilson
Joy
Cook
al- Oy
Cays
Sui
Creston
Chicago
Feap
W.G. Alesander
Mexander
Accident at Milford Concrete Works Strips Worker’s Clothes
Milford June 26 A curious accident at Milford Concrete Works left Albert Heinrich uninjured after a machine sprocket grabbed his bib and spun him at high speed. His clothing tore away except for socks and shirt, yet he landed on his feet and returned with spare trousers to fix damage to the hopper.
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Milford
Milford Concrete Works
Albert Heinrich
Albert
Iowa Law Set for Court Battle Over Bankrupt Stock Claims
Des Moines report notes Iowa’s next law to face a court challenge centers on stock and pricing practices. Knoxville business operator with Des Moines ties allegedly used rate cuts to drive competitors into bankruptcy. The piece hints at trader allegations and transient business activities amid scrutiny.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sian
Knoxville
Save Eyes With Uptona Eye Remedy Prescription
Thousands suffer eye troubles from self care and costly specialists. A simple Uptona based system, mixed by Behneman Co or any drugstore, promises quick relief from irritation and inflammation, with reports of wearers discarding glasses after weeks of use. The ad cautions about sensitive eyes and infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behuneman & Co
No Immunity Bath for Iowa Farmers
Des Moines reports the state dairy and food department will prosecute farmers and dealers for selling bad eggs. Commissioner W. B. Barney notes 16 farmers have already been convicted for egg handling violations. Also, Cedar Rapids notes Monticello in Jones county may test a new paying law funding street improvements by properties not abutting the work, with $30,000 in contracts expected and possible court action.
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Des Moines
State Dairy and Food Department
W. B. Barney
Barney
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Jones County
Tama County farmer badly hurt by horse
Toledo June 25 Hauser Chris Wangon a farmer living six miles north of Toledo was seriously injured yesterday morning when kicked in the face by a horse. He was found semi conscious in the barn with a badly fractured nose and severe facial cuts. After dressing his wounds he regained consciousness and though seriously hurt is believed to recover. He is about forty five years old and has a family. Creston June 21 Ferne May Johnston two years old died after eating medical tablets mistaken for candy while staying with her mother Mrs A C Johnston of Dexter visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Adams near Orient. The mother was distraught and taken to her sister in Preston. The girl was an only child. Special sale on Pedestals.
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Ida Grove
Charles Hicks
California
Hicks
Appanoose County
Iowa
Inez
Appandore County
Monona County
Los Angeles
Cal
Algo
Wude Jand Valley
George W. Clark
Clark
Toledo
Hauser Chris Wangon
Christianson
Creston
A.C. Johnston
Dexitr
J. A. Adams
Orient
Ferne May Johnston
Preston
System Awakens With Pure Blood Remedy Ad
An old patent remedy claims to purify blood by stimulating nerves kidneys lungs and excretory organs. It promises to improve vitality guard health and support bodily functions while warning against substitutes. The ad directs readers to Mecha Dept The Rwitt Specie Co 537 Bike a Atante Ga.
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Rwitt Specie Co
Liability law notes on work injury definitions and compensation
The piece explains how under the compensation act, effective July 1, the term personal injury covers injuries arising in employment that affect work capacity. It surveys cases on accidents, toxic exposure, tubercular conditions from trauma, fainting fits, apoplexy, heart disease, frost bite, mental shocks, and pre existing conditions. It notes that injuries from medical treatment and hospital acquired diseases can qualify for compensation and cites varying state interpretations.
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Chas, M. Young
Iowa
Massachusetts
New potatoes on the public market and quick berry sellout
Public market report notes three crates of very good straw berries sold quickly at 15 cents a box. A grower promises berries through next Saturday. Peas sell at four pounds per quarter and home grown new potatoes at 50 cents a peck. Small size noted. Large solid heads of table vegetables also on sale. Schollian's Cigar Store at Fourth and Water Streets.
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Iowa News
DR. Schern
Ames Mares Investigation
Adm
Retail Merchants’ Association
Veurastic
Iowa City
Town City
Trinity Episcopal Church
J. H. Halsey
Wadesboro
N.J
Maryewell Watson
New Jersey
Groop
George Watson
Sarmuel N. Watson
Paris
France
Ida County
Franmer
Tama County
Arenanas
Schollian's Cigar Store
Fourth and Water St
Panama Exposition
Humphrey
Exposition
The
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Corner Park Avenue
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