Cedar Rapids Woman of Valor Awarded Belgian Order
Cedar Rapids resident Helen Hayes Gleason, wife of author Arthur H. Gleason, is reported to receive the Order of Leopold from King Albert for five months of frontline relief work in Belgium. She assisted wounded under shell and shrapnel fire at Ghent and Persyse, with fellow nurses Elsie Nkoker and Mairi Chisholm, enduring peril to care for soldiers.
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Lar Rapids
Belgium
Cedar Rapids
Evalier
Order of Leopold
Pate King
Helen Hayes Gleason
Albert
Cedar Hapids
Arthur H. Gleason
Henry Ely
Gleason
London
Perryse
Fleht
Persyse
Helen
Mrs. Gleason
Elsie Knocker
Mairi Chishold
Meat Wien Aidneyo Bother
An advertisement warns meat eaters that kidney sluggishness causes rheumatic and nervous disorders. It claims uric acid from meat clogs kidneys, prompting headaches, back pain, and vague illnesses. A two teaspoon daily salt remedy from a pharmacy is advised to flush kidneys and keep the blood pure.
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FF. W. Taggart
Headaches Stopped and Brain Relief Described
Readers recount sudden relief from severe headaches as a personal healing moment. Vivid imagery contrasts pain with calm, noting the brain as a tense ball easing and pressure dissipating after a rapid shift in sensation.
Freacher Defends Dineen Expelled From League
Sioux City March 18 Rev EB Gaynor rector of St Pauls Episcopal church and longtime city minister says he was asked to leave a Good Citizenship league meeting after voicing support for the recall movement against Councilman John Dineen. He described harsh treatment he received for his candid opinion.
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Sioux City
EB. H. Gaynor
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Good Citizenship League
John Dineen
Gaynor
Ague
J. de Pree
The Baby's Welfare A Mother's Dread
An article promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women to prevent ill health before and after childbirth. It claims the remedy strengthens the female system, eases maternity pains, and aids in nourishing the infant, noting its alcohol and narcotic free formula. It advertises the Common Sense Medical Adviser and provides mailing details for purchase.
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Dr. Pierce
Dr. R. V. Pierce
United States
Pieros
Pierce
Inval
Buffalo
Fort Dodge Census Shows 19 304 Population Record
Fort Dodge officials report the city census complete with a population of 19 304, up 22 percent from the national census ten years ago which recorded 18 758. The Commercial club announced the finding on a Saturday, noting steady growth for the city.
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Fort Dodge
Commercial Club
Western engineer sustains unusual rail injury near Loveland
S Mummery of Boone, an engineman on the Northwestern railroad, lost from a bridge and caught by a driving spike that tore from elbow to wrist. He hung by the tendon as the eastbound train passed, bleeding heavily until rescue. He lies in a Missouri Valley hospital recovering from the painful accident.
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Benny
Muimmery
Alr
Farm labor importation indictment shocks Iowa county
Fort Dodge March 16 Frank P Collings of Pocahontas county is jailed on charges of conspiring to import labor under the United States contract law. It is alleged he brought at least thirteen English workers to work as farmers for about half the going wage with help from A H Candy of Street England. He faces a Wednesday hearing.
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Fort Dodge
Frank P. Collings
Pocahontas County
Ware
United States
Inverlaw
Collins
Charles King
Edward Hallett
A. H. Candy
Street
England
Kenyon’s Mother Seriously Ill In Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge March 16 Senator WLS Kenyon has kept at the bedside of his mother Harriet Kenyon who is ill with heart trouble Friends hope she regains health A trained nurse is in attendance Pay Kenyon of Linn City is also in Fort Dodge
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Fort Dodge
Wls. Kenyon
Harriet Kenyon
Hires Train Wins Race With Death to Aid Wife
Colfax March 16. J G Melson a Mason City contractor rushed from Des Moines to Colfax by Rock Island special train in 40 minutes to reach his wife bedridden by an apoplectic stroke at Hotel Colfax. Mrs Melson is alive but in critical condition.
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Colfax
Rock Island
Des Moines
J. G. Melson
Mason City
Hotel Colfax
Real Estate Transfers by Black Hawk Co Abstract in Waterloo and Surroundings
A ledger of real estate transfers lists multiple deeds recorded in Waterloo and vicinity. Transactions include J. Smith to Amanda D. Worrall for 5 W-D Part L-8 B-2. Mary Jane Whannel to John F. McLennan and wife for properties in sections 23-90-14 totaling 15000 dollars. Peter Bremenschenkel to Jacob and Catharina Braun for SW 1-4 22-87-13 at 33080 dollars. Lewis Miller to Cornelius Howard for NE 1-4 and SE 1-4 portions valued at 21250 dollars. Abraham J. Lichfy to Willis Arter for NE 1-4 and E 1-2 NW 1-4 34-88-12 at 36900 dollars. Willis Arter to Merchants Loan and Trust Co. for NE 1-4 and E 1-2 NE 1-4 NW 1-4 34-88-18 with 6 percent rent and 11000 dollars due March 1, 1920. C. W. Bedford Admi of Laura N. Jenkins estate to Henry Schiefelhein for L-3 B-22 Hudson, Iowa at 1050 dollars.
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Black Hawk Co
J. Smith
Amanda D. Worrall
Sant Waterloo
Mary Jane Whannel
Jacob and
Catharina Braun
Lewis Miller
Cornelius Howard
Abraham J. Lichfy
Willis
Arter
Willis Oliver Arter
Merchants Loan and Trust Co
C. W. Bedford Admi
Laura
N. Jenkins
Henry Schiefelhein
Hudson
Iowa
Former Waterloo Man Heir to Estate
Chfton L. Taylor, once living in this city, is identified as heir to an estate. Leavenworth attorney asks Waterloo police chief Leighton to help locate him. An electrician by trade, he formerly worked as an engineer here and reportedly left town after last contact with relatives.
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Chnton L. Taylor
Leighton
Leavenworth
Wash
Taylor
Herp
Poisonous Bowels Ad Ruins Headaches Tonight
An old advertisement touts a 10 cent box of Cacarets to cleanse the stomach remove sour undigested food and foul gases and free the bowels by morning. It claims poisons re absorbed into the blood affect the brain causing headaches and recommends taking the pill before bed for months of relief.
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Idaho
Rocky Mountain
Alwasea
Regulations for Two Departments Adopted by Civil Service
Police and fire chiefs were authorized to draft new rules and regulations. One hundred ten copies will be published after approval. Mounted police in the residence district was approved, with three men passing the examination for police and five for fire. Malcom and Briggs joined the police. Allen and Pett are acting as fire substitutes.
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Police and Fire Department
Dunham
Leighton
Civil Service Commission
Chrif Leighton
Fire Department
W. P. Malloyana
Palice
Thomas Malcom
Joe Briggs
Lewis Lines
James Pett
William Allen
Ed. Buehler
A. H. Utter
Malcom
Briggs
Police Department
Allen
Pett
First Presbyterian Campaign Reports Major Giving Progress
W. W. McFarlane announced that the whirlwind canvass at First Presbyterian Church raised over 6500 of 8180 needed for the yearly budget. About 300 members were visited with 160 more to be called, aiming to include every man woman and child in giving. The budget plans include 2600 for benevolences and 1400 for foreign missions.
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W. W. McFarlane
First Presbyterian Church
Avery
First
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Hospital
Burglars Strike Three Local Shops in Nighttime Lifts
Three business houses were entered in the night with limited loot. Modern Grocery at 1421 Commercial, Herahberger Grocery at 18068 Jefferson, and William Burk’s Saloon at 619 Saxon Street were robbed. Proceeds included small cash from registers and 12 to 18 liquor bottles. Police suspect the same pair executed all break ins and believe the saloon entry occurred after midnight. LEWIS TO SPEAK HERE. William M. Lewis of the War League will speak March 24 before the Watering Commercial Club on stronger naval defenses.
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Commercial
Herahberger Brog
Jefferson
William Burk
Saxon Street
Waterloo impresses visitors with business vigor and growth
Frank Johnson president of Farmers State Savings bank of Cornell Illinois praises Waterloo for its lively spirit and cooperative business climate. He notes good hotels and many fine churches while observing the city has moved past the wet and dry fight and shows potential for further expansion.
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Waterloo
Frank Johnson
Farmers State Savings Bank
Cornell
Ulster
PB. Lowell
Mullan Avenue
J. L. Jones
Central Savings Bank
Mr. Johnson
Population growth notes in five year forecast
Expansion and population growth are discussed with a belief that the recent rise could repeat in the next five years. The text suggests uncertainty about the scale and timing of future increases.
Fleas for Divorce Keyes Files Suit for Desertion
Hasel Keyes seeks divorce from Harry B. Keyes alleging desertion four years ago due to human treatment. She requests custody of their four year old son and 5 weekly alimony. William H.L. Arnett cites Emily Arnett in a separate desertion action. The Brazilian government banned preservatives in most foods and beverages. A French battery firing at top speed would need thirteen minutes to cover the entire range area.
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Hasel Keyes
Harry B. Keyes
Jane
Willam HL. Arnett
Emily Arnett
Ancels Fan’s Army of Laborers Numbers 88167335
A fragmented OCR reading lists large numbers 88 167 335 linked to laborers and an army motif. The readable bits point to a tally or payroll reference but lack clear nouns or actions to confirm a specific event. The piece centers on workers and numeric figures without context or names.
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Ancels Fan
Do Not Use Soap on Halk Hair Care Ad Claim
An advertisement urges washing Halk without soap to avoid alkali that dries the scalp. It promotes pure green soap as mild, cheap, and long lasting, describing how to use water and a teaspoonful to create a rich lather that cleans thoroughly, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, and easy to manage.
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Libby
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