Governor Clarke Explains Why He Signed Prohibition Bill
In an open letter to critics and laboring men he refuses to veto the Clarkson bill and argues the saloon ban emancipates workers, protects families, and reflects Iowa public sentiment. He cites legislative support, calls for a future oriented public good, and urges laborers to consider the broader impact on society.
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Des Moines
Clarke
Iowa
General Assembly
Ito
Legislative Department
Executive Department
Niquor
Taily
Capitol
Final Meeting of Fortnightly Club in Westminster Church
The Waterloo Fortnightly Club holds its final year gathering Wednesday evening at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Prof R Seymour from Iowa State Teachers College will discuss The Value of Supervised Playgrounds. The event is open to the public with free admission.
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Waterloo
Westminster Presbyterian Church
R. ¥. Seymour
Iowa State Teachers’ College
The
Civic Department
Woman's Mind
Commercial Club
Seymour
Sua Porte City
Marel
James Apfel
Chas, Cole
Roy Cole
Andrew Mackerson
Hunter
N. D
Geo. Angel
Manuel Evangelical Church
Woman's Society
Altstadt
Iowa State
Woman’s Missionary Society
Leta Fell
Presbyterian Hospital
Jesse O. Kober
Geo, Kober
Ira
Richards
Kober
Ralph Hudson
Norman Blanchaine
Des Moines
TL. J. Blanchaine
H. Engle
H. J Faust
F. J. Hase
van Horn
Canelli
J. H. Anderson
J. H. Kuneman
Danderine promises fuller, softer hair for girls
An old advertisement touts Danderine to double hair beauty. It claims lighter, wavy hair with shine and volume after a simple strand-by-strand application, plus dandruff removal and scalp refreshment. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle.
Prohibition Debated by Iowa Temperance Leaders
In Des Moines and across Iowa the temperance movement argues for practical laws to reinforce statutory prohibition. Senator Leslie Francis urges stricter enforcement, state agents, and electing officials who will uphold the law. Bills to curb liquor sales and transport are discussed while supporters unite to ensure a successful prohibition era.
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Des Moines
Martha
Towa
Leslie
Francie
Iowa
Whitmore
Senate
Whitmore and
Allen
Francis
Quaker Remedy Promises Relief for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement features August Degner of Detroit praising Quaker Extract for stomach and digestive distress after years of ailment. It touts cures for stomach, liver, kidney and catarrhal troubles, plus related products priced at six bottles for 54 dollars and other remedies. Fisher at Model Pharmacy promotes the line at 1a Mast Fourth Street.
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August Degner
Morrill St
Detroit
Mich
Solvay Process Co
West Jefferson Street
Mr. Degner
Medicino
Mwe
Fisher
Degner
Rand
Bilber
Tenn
Fisher Ig
Model Pharmdey
Mast Fourth Street
Licensed to Wed in Forreston and Waterloo
A fragmented notice lists individuals licensed to wed in Forreston and Waterloo including George W Diehl Minnie Apne Nora G Kilkinn James Trelner Lucile G Dunn and others in Waterlog. The text is partly unreadable with stray digits and unclear dates.
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George W. Diehl
Forreston
Minnie
Apne
Waterloo
James i
Griffith
Nora G. Kilkinn
James Trelner
Lucile G. Dunn
First Robin Seen This Morning by Wyant in West
WW Wyant registers with the third editor that he saw the first robin of the season this morning in the west. The note confirms the seasonal bird sighting reported by the paper.
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Wes’t
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Campbell
Campbell's
Elas
Carpenter-Morton CO
Sudbury Street
Boston
Mase
DR. Whitehall
Aira
Whitehall
Megrimine Prana Fe Jr
LA Porte City
Toston
Wiell
North Dakota
Ing
Ed. Hammer
Charles City
Percy ‘Hummel
Altho
Bright
Chas. Haberichter
Chas. Fults
F. O
Gregg
Bauer of
Waverly
Bauer
B. Gingrich
Josephine
Katherine
Lucile
Will Thenarar Brandon
C. V. Christopher
Weir Home
Brandon
W. F. Christopher
Clint Hallheim
W. G. Ballhaim
H. H. Mertz
Wred Struhle
Chattanoogan
Olga Darling
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Brown
Penn
Braumenschenkle
R. V. Lane
Garrison
George Lane
Frank Sanford
Etherville J
Chas. Burgess
V. T. Turner
Garfoot
Hove
Max Hughes
Commercial Street
Hughes
Vinton
C.L. Sterling
Chas, Liurgess
Elizabeth Ruchings
Nile
Ali
Omaroon
Gome
America
Mmr. Degner
N. Bdwy
Ealers
Authentz
Sterling
Iron & Eamel
Peilahy
Dse
Winn Aes
Oliver Morosco
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