County Board Inspects Home and Hospital Meals and Inmates
The Black Hawk county supervisors and auditor toured the county home and hospital near Mt. Vernon, noting clean conditions and orderly buildings. They visited the farm, fruit and vegetable storage, and the laundry where an inmate’s childlike play drew interest. An elderly woman pleaded to go home, while another patient sought religious services. The board authorized transfer of four patients to the county hospital from Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Township
Frank WW. Esher
Glen W. Morris
Morris
la Porte Ity
MecQuilkin
John McQuilkin
Board of Control
Black Hawk County
Hospital of the Insane
Independence
Bulgarian Blood Tea Advertises Health Tonic
An old advertisement touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a remedy to cleanse the blood, strengthen the stomach, and ward off ailments like colds grippe and pneumonia. It claims quick improvements and notes availability from druggists and grocers nationwide.
Young Love’s Dream Fades in Nine Divorce Pleas
Nine divorces granted in district court reveal youthful couples under 30 as main parties. Cruel and inhuman treatment cited in most cases. Decrees awarded to Marie Nobles, Anna Borchers, Victor Litchfield, Raymond White, Esther Morrow, Gertrude Hains, Myrtle Doty, Dorothy Lawrence, and Frank Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufe
Love
Marie Nobles
Joseph S. Nobles
Anna Borchers
J. J. Borchers
Victor Litchfield
Elizabeth Lichfield
Raymond A. White
Anna White
Esther M. Morrow
Guy R. Morrow
Gertrude Hains
A. R. Hains
Myrtle W. Doty
John H. Doty
Dorothy Lawrence
Luther M. Lawrence
Frank W. Beck
Clara Beck
Adler i ka Adverts Claim Digestive Breakthrough
An advertisement touts Adler i ka as a treatment for stomach and bowel trouble. It claims it relieves gas and sour stomach, improves sleep and appetite, and may prevent appendicitis, with testimonial by Neal Taylor and promotion by Wangler Bros. Co. at 239 East Fourth St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Taylor
Adler-ika
Wangler Bros. Co
East Fourth St
Old Folks Day in Polk County Marriage Licenses
Des Moines reports Old Folks Day at the marriage license counter with several couples seeking licenses. George Taylor, 74, asks to wed Rosa Longshore, 63, both of Des Moines. J B Lang, 61, from Brooklyn, Ia., seeks a license for the girl of his choice. Emma Fort, Davenport, says she is of legal age. Frank Trullinger from Clarke, Neb., travels to wed Pearl Bright of Des Moines, age 56. Coffee remark ends note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George Taylor
Rosajline R. Longshore
Tay
Lor
J. B. Lang
Brooklyn
Emma Fort
Davenport
Frank Trullinger
Clarke
Neb
Pearl Bright
Trullinger
Organic Iron in Spinach Boosts Blood and Nerves, Says Ad
An old advertisement extols organic iron from Nuxated Iron as superior to metallic iron. It claims iron enhances oxygen delivery to the brain, improves blood quality, and revives tired nerves. The copy urges more spinach and vegetables and promises a money-back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory.
Free Heart Treatment Promise From Dr Miles
Dr Miles advertises a $2.50 free treatment to prove his special heart therapy. He claims 30 years of research and reports cures where doctors failed. Afflicted readers are urged to request the Heart Book and send details of their disease to Elkhart Indiana for the two pound treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Franklin Miles
Dept
Franklin St
Elkhart
Ind
Fire Starts From Roof Furnace In Residence
Fire origin traced to rafters above a hot furnace damaged the home at 919 Oneida street. Ownership is W R Jameson with occupants Peter Jacoby and family. Mrs Jacoby, an invalid, was carried out in a wheeled chair but suffered only shock. Firemen found flames breaking through the first floor as chemicals suppressed fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneida Street
W. R. Jameson
Peter Jacoby
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Adler-i-ka
Grove’s
6. Krore
Polk County
D.D.D
H. J. Bowers
Firet National Bank
Tracy City
Tenn
Ecrema
D.D. Zee
Wangler Bros. Deuggists
Benedictine Sisters
Holy Name Convent
San Antonio
Fla
Berkey & Gay Furniture
Waterloo
Commercial Street
Independent Meat Co
Studebaker
South Bend
Cord Tire Equipped
F.O.B
Union Motor Car Company
Fifth Street
Iowa
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