Iowa Assembly Debates mine shotfire rules and pay bills
Iowa lawmakers weigh mine shotfiring regulations as a measure passes the senate with broad support. The bill shifts shotfire costs entirely to operators and adds a legal backing to inspector orders. Other actions include pay reform for the sanitary engineer and hotel inspector and a stance against quick congressional intervention in the Teapot Dome era.
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Des Moines
Senate
Whitmore
Clarkson
Hagemann
Woman Recants Pain with Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound
Philadelphia and Providence women describe displacement backache and nervous symptoms eased after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They report better sleep digestion and ability to work, and urge others to try the remedy amid warnings of female health derangements.
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Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Harry Fisher
Dounton St
Nicetown, Pa
Hughly
Lydia B. Pinkham
Abel Law
Lippitt St
Providence, R.J
Horse Breeding Emphasized at State Fair Show
Dex Moines March 5. The recent horse show at the state fair ground proved an exhibition of excellent stock but netted disappointment for sellers as buyers sought only top animals at high prices. Sharp horsemen are hoarding the best for breeding, while market consignments are poorer stock, a shift driven by wartime import restrictions. The trend is expected to boost future domestic breeding demand and industry prospects.
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Buxton
Dex Moines
State Fair Ground
Sioux City Police Chief Arrested on Bribery Warrant
Sioux City police chief George Piersb was arrested on a local bribery warrant after private inquiries alleged collusion with gamblers bootleggers and other law violators. Investigators claim graft evidence extends to other city employees and that arrests followed alleged agreements with offenders.
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Bioux City
George Piersb
Sioux City
Justice Office
E. G. Walcott
Dubuque Woman Charged With Smothering Child
Mrs. Catherine Specht of Dubuque is indicted for murder by the Dubuque county grand jury. The charge alleges she smothered her illegitimate infant born February 1 at 50 Clay Street, with a pillow, after going to work at the Southern hotel. She will be held without bond.
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Dubuque
Catherine Specht
Dubuque County
Kintzinger
District Court
Lee County Voters Seek One Court House
Fort Madison March 6 Figures from the county auditor show Lee County in debt about 50000 dollars with warrants bearing interest outstanding. Voters comprising 60 percent of the county have started a move to close one of the two courthouses to cut taxes and court costs. Rural Granges led the effort through the county institute and committees to Fort Madison and Keokuk for city input on possible election or legislative action.
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Fort Madison
Lee County
County Institute
Keokuk
California Syrup of Figs Ad Clears Constipation
An advertisement urges mothers to give a teaspoon of California Syrup of Figs to relieve children's constipation and sickness. It warns against counterfeit syrups, notes the product is harmless and effective within hours, and directs checking for the California Fig Syrup Company label and bottle directions.
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California
St Ia
California Pig Syrup Company
County Seat Debate Likely To Persist In Iowa
The article notes meetings near Fort Madison as the county seat, with Keokuk playing a role in court provisions and county offices. It suggests neither city will submit to a change via election, leaving the issue to future legislative candidates.
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Fort Madison
Keokuk
Songs That Never Grow Old offer ends soon
Readers are urged to act quickly as the allotment of the seven in one song book is nearly exhausted. The Courier notes high interest and announces a closing date, with certificates printed daily showing how to obtain the collection almost free. The volume covers home love patriotic sacred college operatic and national songs.
Married Seventy Years West Family Profile
The march magazine notes Mr. and Mrs. H. T. West of Caldwell Idaho have celebrated seventy years of marriage. Both are over ninety and exemplify rugged western stock with tales of health reading and storytelling. Their descendants have won county fair prizes in four generations. On November 4 1914 they voted in the poll.
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March American Magazine
H. T. West
Caldwell
Idaho
West
The
Plymouth Congregational Bake Sale Promotes Charity Effort
The Ladies of Plymouth Congregational Church plan a bake sale on Saturday at Waterloo Furniture One's store to support their community projects. The note adds a crafts and charity tone amid ad like content and mentions civic topics including temperate living and local events.
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Plymouth
Waterloo Furniture One
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