Iowa Arbor Day Poem By Leroy Weeks Featured
Iowa public schools will present an Arbor Day program with an original poem by Leroy Weeks of Emmetsburg. Weeks, a noted birds expert, writes about Bob White with imagery of spring, field life, and loyalty as the poem celebrates Arbor Day.
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Associated Press
Yes Moines
Iowa
EB. McClenahan
Leroy Titus Weeks
Emmetsburg
Weeks
Arbor Day
Bob White
Weekes
Maud
Ijl
Railway Pays $8 500 for Death of Employe
Mrs. Jacob DeVoogh of Grundy Center Iowa reached a settlement with the Rock Island railway for the death of her husband who died November 23 1921 while with a section crew. He was injured when a tool fell from a motor car and the car struck the ditch near Holland. Attorney fees reduced the payout leaving a net of 6375 dollars for the widow.
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Grundy Center
Jacob DeVoogh
Rock Island Railway Company
DeVoogh
Rock Island
Iwolland
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Complexion Health
An advertisement touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a 17 year remedy for women with liver and bowel issues. It claims the olive colored tablets purge waste, improve complexion, and replace calomel, offered in 15 and 30 cent sizes.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Tonsiline Sore Throat Remedy Promoted Nationwide
An advertisement urges readers to stock Tonsiline for sudden sore throat relief. It claims Tonsiline as the national remedy sold in every state and suitable for home use with prices 5c, 60c hospital size, and 1.00 dollar.
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Detroit
Widow Refuses Railroad Settlement After Fatal Injury
Mrs DeVoogh’s husband died that evening from injuries. Claim agents offered $4 500 in settlement which she refused. Public opinion split as some thought she erred, but the final terms show she profited by turning down the initial offer.
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DeVoogh
Railroad
Dress Warm and Keep Feet Dry for Rheumatism Relief
An article advises Rheumatism sufferers to dress warmly and drink lots of water. It explains uric acid buildup from damp cold weather and promotes Jad Salts as a inexpensive home remedy to stimulate kidneys and eliminate impurities. It claims wide usage and effectiveness among many readers.
A2 Home Necessity Promises Faster Kitchen Work
A2 home necessity claims to outperform rivals with exclusive features that halve kitchen tasks and lighten daily duties. The item is marketed as a peerless aid for cooks seeking efficiency and ease.
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Pes
Emmetsberg
Bob Whitet
Rerney
Mr. Weeks
Ames
John Gwynne
Hsement Peld
Ohio
Vicks Cow
First National ‘Bank Building
Oxfords
Davidsons
Waterloos Center
Brussels
Axxiz
Horton
Madras
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