Crop estimates show Iowa figures to March 1 1919
The Bureau of Crop Estimates reports Iowa and U.S. farm stocks by crop for March 1 1919. Iowa corn on farms totals about 131.4 million bushels or 35 percent of 1918, with 20 percent of the crop likely shipped out of state. Wheat oats and barley figures follow, including state and U.S. on farm stocks, merchantable percentages, and projected outbound shipping. Land values and 1918 farm labor wages in Iowa are also detailed.
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Bureau of Crop Estimates
Council Bluffs
Iowa
United States
War Correspondent and Lecturer Addresses Waterloo Audience
Harry C. Evans of Des Moines, a former war correspondent and YMCA service member, spoke at Walnut Street Baptist Church about his overseas experiences in Italy and France. He defended YMCA efforts and presented figures on army provisions and spending, then addressed the Commercial Club audience at noon.
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Harry C.evans
Des Moines
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Waterloo
Evans
Italy
France
Commercial Club
Father and Son Die of Pneumonia in Des Moines Visit
Frank Lindsey age 22 of Sulphur Springs Arkansas and his three year old son Franklin Lindsey died in Des Moines at his sister Mrs Herman Hockmuth's home 1266 Dickson Street. Both fell ill with pneumonia shortly after arriving 19 days earlier and died Tuesday morning with Frank dying at 7 30 and his father at 11 oclock.
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Des Moines
Frank Lindsey
Sulphur Springs
Ark
Franklin Lindsey
Herman Hockmuth
Dickson Street
Frank
Lindsey
Iowa motor deaths drop to 237 in 1918 report
Ames Iowa March 13 1919 figures from the Iowa state highway commission show 237 people killed in 1918 motor accidents with 3459 injuries. July had 39 deaths the peak while December had five.
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Ames
Iowa
Police Seek Trail of an Evangelist in Iowa
Council Bluffs Iowa March 13 police appeal to arrest Rev. John W Hook for alleged intimate relations with two young women. Hook has been conducting evangelistic services in various parts of Iowa.
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Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Sioux City
John W. Hook
Hook
Iowa
Special Matinee for School Children at Majestic Theater
A special morning play matinee for children is set for Saturday at 10 30 o clock at the Majestic Theater. Admission is eleven cents including tax and the film play The Shepherd of the Hills will be shown. City school instructors have been extended courtesies.
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Fkroden‘feld
Majestic Theatre
The
Majestic
Union officials robbed after dues collection in Sioux City
Sioux City March 13 J F Selkirk secretary and N L Hanson assistant secretary of the butchers union were held up and robbed of 200 dollars after leaving a union meeting where dues were collected from members.
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Sioux City
J. Ft. Selkirk
N. L. Hanson
Butchers’ Union
Freezone and Callus Remedies Ad Collector Dead at Depot
An advertisement touts Freezone for corns and calluses while a news item reports 35 year old Adver Kelly of Stacey Minnesota dying of heart disease at Milwaukee passenger station in Mason City. Dr. W B Long, coroner, notes death occurred while awaiting a train.
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Depot
Mason City
Adverhur Kelly
Tsement Stacey
Minn
Milwaukee
W. B. Long
Danderine Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a simple inexpensive cure for dandruff itchy scalp and falling hair. It claims rapid gloss abundance and within two weeks new hair sprouting all over the scalp with dramatic soft shiny results.
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Knowlton
Paint Without Oil Free Trial Offer From Adams NY Manufacturer
A.N.Y. producer A L Rice offers Powerpaint a dry powder paint that mixes with cold water to form weatherproof durable exterior paint. The product claims cement-like adhesion on wood stone or brick and costs about one fourth the price of standard paint. Free trial package color card and instructions are available by writing to North Street Acme N Y.
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Ries
Adams
N.Y
A. L. Rice
North Street
Acume
Quit Tobacco Free Book Promises Quick Habit Cure
A veteran laments tobacco addiction and reports quitting after reading a free book on tobacco habit. The letter claims rapid, safe cessation and benefits such as quieter nerves and stronger health. People in Waterloo and Iowa reportedly benefited. copy available postpaid by writing Edward J Woods TC-625 Station Fy NYC.
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New York City
Sulpherb Tablets Proclaimed By Seventy-Seven Year Old User
A Cambridge Massachusetts 77 year old woman endorses Sulpherb Tablets as a superior remedy for constipation. She reports improved strength and recommends them to friends with dormant liver and irregular elimination. The text notes ingredients and claims a week’s treatment satisfies skeptics. Sold by druggists for 60c per tube.
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Hilen A Bennick
Cambridge
Mass
Near-Beer Factory to Open in Waverly Brewery
A deal closed to lease the Waverly brewery building and sell its machinery to G. Heiberg of the Pacific Extract Co of Fresno. He will operate near beer extracts under the Bravo brand and plans to start within days with a 12 to 15 person workforce.
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Meiberg
Commercial Club at Independence Stages Membership Drive
The Commercial Club at Independence launches a campaign to double its membership with a March 13 dinner honoring returning service members. Each member hosts a guest and supports a local program, while the club plans to recognize discharged veterans and involve Fort Des Moines residents in events.
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Commercial Club
Independence Stages
Bantern
Thin City
Fort Des Moines
Independence
Firs Bobin
W. Thompson
Ein
Robin
Honehudad
Bipers Etre
Buchanant Ata
Phelps
W. Roux
Jefferson, Jetty
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Bureau of Est
Black Hawk County
Fifth
Lafayette Streets
Olice
Jefferson
Lamphere
Iwaverly Brewery
Georgette
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