Lobby Show Sees Its Hand In Health Reform Debate
Des Moines report on legislative push for health, sanitation, and labor standards notes a fierce lobbying clash over bottled drinks and ice cream factory regulation. Bottlers seek low fees and no inspections while advocates push for unified factory rules amid letters from manufacturers and state officials. A separate push backs workmen’s compensation talks and a plan to end tipping in travel and hotel service.
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Des Moines
Nearch
Bilt
Neisler
Tca
Tnker
The
Betterg
George Wrightman
Manufacturers’ Asssociation
Barney
Food and Dairy Department
Mbel
Barber
Bil
Wrightman
Iowa
Aefense
State Department
Bdsit
Hair Care Tip Seen In Odd Advertisement
An old advertisement claims ordinary shampoos contain a harmful substance and promotes a cheap drugstore soap as superior. It promises rich lather, thorough cleansing, quick drying hair, and removal of dust and dandruff, touting long-lasting use for the family.
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Ani
Recall Begins in Sioux City Over Councilman Dineen
Petition drives started Friday afternoon for recalling Councilman John Dineen head of public safety. Ministers leading the effort reported many signatures by nightfall. Dineen vowed to fight, questioned charges of inefficiency, praised ex-chief George Peirce’s record, and said a strong anti Dineen candidate may emerge for a recall election pending sufficient names. Civic league head Rev J J De Pree said the effort will rely on citizens and seek a candidate with a clean record.
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Sioux City
John Dineen
Public Safety Department
Dineen
First Presbyterian Church
George Peirce
Pierce
J. J. de Pree
Knox Presbyterian Church
Citizens' Civic League
de Pree
diMcnlty
Town Is Put in the Reno Class
Des Moines judge Ut jlerback granted John Dardis a divorce from Jean Dardis on a statutory offense. The couple had not lived together for a year. The court ruled that residency terms and service requirements affect divorce eligibility, urging legislative review of the law.
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Des Moines
Utjlerback
Reno
John Dardis
Jean Dardis
Dardis
Tawa
Regulation of Healing Arts Up for House Vote
A bill recommended by the house public health committee would regulate the practice of healing arts including Christian Scientists chiropractors and others. It requires a state board certificate four years study and a high school diploma with a permanent injunction for noncompliance and penalties. The bill was debated with amendments and testimonies from lawmakers and doctors.
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Des Motner
House Public Health Committee
Miller
Steelsmith
Christ
Osceola
Miler
Moore
Btone
Becker
Wayman
Anerson
Wilson
Reese
Bauman
Coakley
Slaught
Coast
McDermid
Horehem
State Board of Medical Examiners
Wildcatting in RLAL finance drives rail loot tale
Chicago March 8. At the western railroad wage inquiry, Warren S. Stone and W Jett Lauck detailed wildcatting and fraud in western railroads. The record cites a rough total of about 2 billion dollars looted from the public purse, with Union Pacific construction grab leading at over 125 million and Harrahman syndicate, Frisco financing, and Rock Island interests extracting hundreds of millions.
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Chicago
Western Railroad
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W. Jett Lauck
United States
Securitien
Uncle Sam
Lauck
Union Pacific
Aa Wenice
Harrimah
William H
James Hobart Moore
Daniel G. Reid
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Denver
Rio Grands
Duluth
South Shore
Atlanta
Colorado
Nouthern
Department of Railroading
Des Moines River Drowning At Rock Island Bridge
In Des Moines the river claimed a second victim within hours as Sam Mule an Italian railroad laborer fell from the Rock Island bridge while shoveling snow and drowned near the beauty dam He leaves a wife and nine children in Italy Emanuel Markin a Russian jumped from Walnut street bridge in despair over worried parents in Warsaw Poland and was not yet recovered as of late afternoon
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Des Moines
March
Sam Mule
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Islan
Mule
Beauty Dam
Italy
Fair Grounds
Emanuel Markin
Walnut Street Bridge
Warsaw
Poland
Governor Signs Two Important Resolutions in Des Moines
Iowa Governor George W. Clarke signed the suffrage and prohibitory amendments at 2 PM on Saturday in Des Moines. A large delegation of suffragists and WCTU members attended. Mrs J McHose of Boone received the signing pen, which he then passed to Senator Thomas of Union County who, with Senator Wilson, wrote the proposed amendment, and Thomas gave the pen to Mrs Edworth.
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Des Moines
George W. Clarke
Iowa
J. %. McHose
Boone
Pio
C. H. Thomas
Union County
James M. Wilson
Appanoose County
Thomas
Anns Edworth
Quick Relief from Constipation Promising Laxative Drink
An advertisement touts Rhecu imasaits and Rheumasalts as fast gentle bowel relief. It markets a carbonated lithin based solution to cleanse the stomach and intestines, claiming toxin elimination and suitability for all ages.
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Toratene
Minneapolis
Minn Shekee
Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Heartburn Relief
Pape's Diapepsin claims to digest any meal, stop sour belching and stomach gas in five minutes. A fifty cent home remedy ad promises relief from indigestion, heartburn, and related discomfort for the entire family.
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Pape
Forward in the Spirit of Railroad Financial Criticism
A brief opinion argues that criticism of railroad financial management should go beyond facts and become a pointed examination of policy and practice. The piece frames criticism as necessary to address inefficiencies and guide reform.
W. C. T. U. Compliments Russian Czar For Vodka Ban
The W C T U of America sent a telegram from Evanston to the czar praising his action in abolishing the liquor traffic in Russia. The message, signed by President Anna A. Gordon, expressed gratitude and said the move benefits the United States and world.
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Chicago
Russia
America
Evanston
Union
United States of America
Anna A. Gordon
Transfer of Consuls to Winnipeg and Trebizond
The state department announced the transfer of 30 consuls including Casper L. Dreter of Iowa moved from Singapore Strait to Winnipeg Manitoba and Oscar Heizer of Iowa shifted from Constantinople to Trebizond Turkey. Mission men at church report nearly a score attended First Brethren worship service and were hosted for dinner by congregants.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Casper L. Dreter
Iowa
Singapore
Straita Settlements
Winnipeg
Man
Oscar
Heizer
Constantinople
Trebizond
Turkey
Big Brother Mission
First Brethren Church
Calomel dangers advertised with Cascarets remedy
An old advertisement warns against taking calomel for sickness and constipation. It promotes Cascarets as a gentler remedy that cleanses the liver and bowels without griping or making the user feel sick. The ad emphasizes a ten cent price and contrasts Cascarets with harsh calomel.
Keep Looking Young The Olive Tablet remedy ad
An Ohio physician Dr Edwards promotes a liver bowel health remedy Olive Tablets as a substitute for calomel. The ad claims the tablets restore vitality by toning the body and clearing impurities. Sold by All druggists at 25 cents per box from The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.
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Edwards
Ohio
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