Iowa Fire Losses Decline Despite Big 1923 Death Toll
United Press report from Des Moines notes Iowa 1923 fire damages reached 8 223 567 dollars with 5 510 fires causing 56 214 181 in property loss. Nine fires exceeded 50 000 dollars. 79 people died, including 19 women and 39 children, often linked to gasoline or coal off.
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United Press
Des Moines
Iowa
J. A. Tracy
United States
State
Clites
Leon
Fort Dodge
Burlington
Sioux City
Amana
Mediapolis
Rockwell City
Grimes
Fire deaths tally from careless use spreads alarm
In seven cases persons were burned to death as the result of fire careless ness and 11 children were burned while playing with matches. Twenty two lost their lives in burning buildings the origin of the fiery being unknown.
Central Labor Body Endorses Gnagy Waterloo Ticket
Central Labor union delegates last night endorsed A. B. Gnagy for re election and the Waterloo ticket. They also adopted a resolution supporting transferring playgrounds to municipal jurisdiction funded by a tax levy. J. P. Rivera spoke on the playgrounds plan citing AFL and Iowa Federation support.
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Gnagy
Waterloo
Central Labor Body
Central Labor Union
A. B. Gnagy
J.P. Rivera
National Playgrounds Association
American Federation of Labor
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Makes Fat People Slim by Doctor Newman Ad
An advertisement from Dr. R. Newman of 286 Fifth Avenue New York claims a fat reducing treatment that removes excess fat quickly without diet or exercise and offers a free trial and a pay when reduced plan.
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R. Newman
Fifth Avenue
New York
New York City
Dept. R
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