Dubuque Ice Harvest and Family Reunion Story
Ackley Iowa March 11 A Courier correspondent relays a curious tale of a Chicago Tribune notice reuniting long separated siblings in Dubuque. Mildred Nuttall, 16, moved from Des Moines to join family, while others locate kin in Ohio and beyond. The piece shifts to river ice harvesting chaos, describing a damaged bridge channel, torn ice, and preparations to move ice downstream to the cutting point as city needs rise. Perry Iowa March 11 Mrs Frank Bell of Perry injured when her auto rolled trapping her head and chest. Lela Thomas of Des Moines and Mrs Ed Workmen injured. Bell was taking Thomas to the interurban depot.
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Ackley
Courier
Mediua
Chicago Tribune
Mildred Nuttall
Des
Moines
Vubuane
Ohio
Torley Miss Waltall
Cameo
Perry
Suffrage bill battles in Iowa senate and House
In Des Moines on March 11 opponents of the women’s suffrage measure sought to derail the primary suffrage bill. Senator Rule proposed a joint constitutional amendment to grant woman suffrage as a senate special order, while Representative Wilson pushed a similar measure in the House. The Senate had previously made the primary measure a special order after a 24 to 20 vote. A substitute motion fixating today as the date for consideration carried. Also noted were slow deliberations on the Rathbun pardon probe, with a five-member committee to name investigators and a delayed timetable. Secretary Baker and General March visited Fort Des Moines and Camp Dodge, addressing legislators. Other items included Epps’s call for a bipartisan commission to study the high cost of living and ongoing scrutiny of the automobile department’s funds, salaries, and efficiency.
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Des Moines
Senate
Iowa
Rule
Cerro Gordo County
House
Wilson
Mahaska County
Friends of
Holdoegel
Calhoun County
Frailey
Lee County
Wis
Rathbun
Tive Weaver
Folk County
T. P. Tarrington
Kossuth
Harrington
Po Biy
House Judiciary Committee
Judiciary
Newton D. Baker
Gen
Peyton
March
Sta
The
United States Arty
Fort Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Epps
Wapella
Holdsegel
Csihoun County
Automobile Department
Hill
Streetcar Safety Bill Moves Through Iowa House Committee
Des Moines March 11 The railroad committee of the house has not yet reported out the Epps bill requiring street cars carrying passengers to be in charge of at least two competent employees. It would mandate a motorman and conductor on every car with penalties of 25 to 100 dollars per offense.
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Des Moines
Casualty List Names Town Soldiers and Wounds
Town men named in today’s casualty list include seven in action and wounded. Pvt Samuel Hirsh of Columbus Junction died of disease. Pvt Russell Snyder of Waukee, Pvt Harry Detlefson of Dannehors, Pvt William T Emge of Missouri Valley, Pvt Hilbert Engelkes of Parkersburg and Pvt Patrick K Shuckrow with others. Pvt Jacob Sauter of George severely wounded. Signature of E W Grove promotes bromide laxative claims.
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Haden
Samuel Hirsh
Columbus Junction
Russell Snyder
Waukee
Harry Detlefson
Dannehors
William T. Emge
Missouri Vale
Soils Experiment Sought for Muscatine Island
Des Moines reports Senator Huser of Muscatine and Representative Van Camp seek 4 soils experiment stations for the island with funds from extension grants. Muscatine Commercial club secretary Fairfield traveled from Ames after discussions with extension staff. Alfalfa grows in sandy soils on the Mississippi gulf and officials see value in establishing an Iowa station. A separate note mentions a new motion picture theater seat design allowing higher viewing by lifting seats.
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Des Moines
Huser
Muscatine
van Camp
Retary Fairfield
Ames
Hends
Mississippi
Iowa
Dandarine Promises Thick, Beautiful Hair Growth
An advertisement touts Dandarine as a restoration for dandruff and hair loss. It claims immediate cleansing effects, reduced itching, and new hair growth after several weeks, with instructions to apply a small strand at a time and moisten a cloth for quick results.
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Knowlton
Be Young for Your Years
A health feature explains the seven year body renewal cycle and how tissues degrade when nature cannot rebuild. It warns that early signs of fatigue, low pep, and nervous strain signal aging beyond years and urges timely help to restore vitality.
Car Mishap Sends Machine Tumbling Twice
A vehicle struck a curve causing the machine to perform two complete somersaults. Miss Bell and Mrs. Workmen were thrown free of the wreck, suffering injuries but escaping more serious harm.
Gets-It Corn Remedy Promises Easy Peel Like Banana
An advertisement touts Gets-It as the world’s only corn remedy that peels corns and calluses off like a banana peel. It emphasizes suitability for walkers and daily use, claiming quick, painless results.
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B. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Ill
Waterloo
iWangler Bros
C. J. Miller
Strickler
Pharmacy
Hansen & Hansen
Henderson Drug Co
B. W. Schuneman Co
Borns Drug Co
Moore Drug Co
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Dubuque
Heimslis Court
Eischer Lug Co
Thos. J. Mulgrew
Conlin & Kearns Co
Island Channel
Alice OF Peil
Sry Phelps
Jefferson
Casualty
E. W. Grove
Ney
Muscatine Island
Aylg
Sr Ste
Uaup van Kenn
Beechams Pulls
Maxwell
Harry Padden Auto Co
Franklin Streets
Ilyko Medicine Company
Kansas City, Mo
J.E. Karth
Davidsons
Porte Store Bridge
Waterloos Center
Eldridge
Acme
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