Rabies Serum Now Nearer at Hand in Iowa
Des Moines reports the state health department has perfected a rabies serum under government direction and distributes it from the health board. Three requests arrived this week from Marshalltown Jefferson and Missouri Valley for immediate use on bite cases. The new method halves travel time and reduces hospital congestion by 21 treatments over 21 days, potentially saving lives.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Health
State Health Department
Marshalltown
Jefferson
Missouri Valley
State Department
State University
Towa
Surprise Party Welcomes Baldwin Couple in Davenport
In Davenport Iowa on May 16 a surprise party at the Davenport Commercial club honored Mr and Mrs W D Baldwin Des Moines. The couple were visiting to welcome the Rainbow bars Miss Daisy Baldwin and Sergt Donald Anthony who engineered the event with Rev C B Medbury. The ceremony crowned a childhood romance as the groom- sergeant returns from duty.
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Davenport
W. D. Baldwin
Des Moines
Daisy Baldwin
Donald Anthony
Davenport Commercial Club
Rev. C
Medbury
University Church
Miss Baldwin
Mr. Medbury
Mother Baldwin
Sergt. Anthony
Des’ Moines
Girls Brave Curious Ones Kiss Soldier Lovers In Parade
In Gedur Rapids Iowa on May 15 two nearby women rushed from the sidewalk and kissed two boy soldiers as the marching column passed the Kil Van store causing tears and cheers from a crowd. The event is described as one of many poignant moments during the parade. A Hastings Indiana Christmas box to Private John Wilson was returned from France with contents intact. An Iowa pony named Nigger, used for 15 years by Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabin company, has been pensioned. the pony carried little Eva in the parade head carriage and is now owned by W A Gierman.
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Gedur Rapids
Third Avenue
Iowa
Hastings, In
Red Cross
John Wilson
Hastings
France
Blencoe
Terry
Uncle Tom's Cabin Company
Little Sioux
Little Eva
W. A. Gierman
Biencoe
Jefferson
Strida
Mack
Nair
Myrtle
State House Stenographers Claim Lost Time Due to Daylight Saving
Des Moines reports stenographers at the state house allege they lose 60 minutes by daylight saving, plus 30 minutes before shift to meet deadlines. A protest quotes a clerk citing early hours, long strides, and compact schedules as unworkable for the staff.
Hampton Plans Fourth of July Homecoming for Veterans
The iHampton Commearchal association unanimously decided Hampton should celebrate the Fourth as an official homecoming for soldiers and sailors from the county. Beginning early, organizers expect Hampton's celebration to be one of the biggest events ever staged.
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Hampton
iHampton Commearchal Association
LeMars Woman Dies After Double Amputation
LeMars Iowa May 15 Mrs Lewis wife of T W Lewis a pioneer settler of Plymouth County died at the city hospital after undergoing the amputation of both limbs in an effort to prolong life. She had enjoyed good health prior to illness and was taken ill recently.
U W Grand Lodge to own Des Moines headquarters
Muscatine May 15 The Town district of the ancient order of United Workmen will own its offices next year. A $60,000 fund was approved to buy and remodel a Des Moines property known as the Lowell Chamberlain homestead on West Grand avenue for grand lodge and Town district use. A resolution proposes reducing grand lodge sessions to every four years to save costs. Also notes how long bills take to become law after reaching the president.
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Muscatine
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Grand Lodge
Des Moines
Uuilaine
Lowell Chamberlain
West Grand Avenue
Itv
Middle West
Bayer Aspirin Safety Seal Promises Genuine Tablets
An old advertisement advises customers to seek the safety Bayer Cross on aspirin packaging and on each tablet. It warns of counterfeit tablets sold by a Brooklyn dealer containing talcum powder and stresses proper directions and dosage as Bayer’s trademarked signaling genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin.
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Bayer
Brooklyn
Do Weather Changes Bother You
Changeable weather and exposure cause kidney troubles in winter and spring with backache dizziness and tired feelings. Dean's Kidney Pills claim to clear impurities and restore kidney function. Waterloo reader Miss Eliza Cal reports relief after using one box. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo N.Y.
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Dean
Waterloo
Eliza Cah
Dearborn Ave
Cal
Foster-Mill
Burn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N.Y
Building Permits for Various Dwellings and Additions
A list of building permits issued for multiple projects including one and two small dwellings, garages, moving houses, remodeling, heat plant work, and insulation at locations in Argyle, Kingsley, Halstead, and nearby streets. Total values show several thousand dollars in permits.
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CG W. Biddulph
Argyle
A. F. Hoffman
G Cole
Kingsley
J. EB. Burch
Randolph
H.C. Egbert
Hummel
George W. Kohl
Halstead
Lake Seitz
Eighth
Wellington
Root
AL EL Cobb
Jefferson
Roy Hansen
Second Street
Ennt
Peesses
George Kipler
Polk
Decanas ‘Cooley
Logan
Careless Shampooing Spoils the Hair Care Advice
A vintage advert explains that common soaps and shampoos contain excess alkali which dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. It praises Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and effective, needing only one or two teaspoonfuls to cleanse hair and scalp while leaving it soft, bright, and manageable. It notes the product is inexpensive and available at pharmacies for use by the whole family.
Simple Combination Helps Weak Eyes
Waterloo residents report rapid improvement from Lavoptik eye wash formulated with witchhazel camphor hy drastis and other ingredients. A few days use aided near sighted eyes and halted inflammation in another case. Angler Brothers Co. offers a small bottle guarantee and a free aluminum eye cup.
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Angler Brothers Co
Illness and Amputation in East Orange Woman
A woman in East Orange New Jersey fell ill with influenza and developed foot and leg complications. She declined further care and visited her daughter Mrs J R. The onset began February 2 with swollen feet, leading to an amputation in February and a decline in health thereafter.
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J. R
Stout
East Orange
N. J
FAMO Promises Hair Growth Money Back Guarantee
An advertisement for FAMO hair growth claims a money back refund if unsatisfied. It touts dandruff destruction, relief of itching, seborrheic excretion reduction, and new hair growth even where baldness appeared. Sold in two sizes at $1.00, with Detroit origins and regional agents.
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FAMO
Detroit
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L. B. Kascht
Wack Bidg
Waterloo, In
G. H. Hospers
Black Hawk Bank
WM. H. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
J. E. Karth
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Winifred
National Biscuit Company
Bobby
Ora
EF. J. Dunkelberg
Temo
EARLY
A. B. Chase
Ivers & Pond
Steinway & Sons
Chickering & Sons
WM. Knabe’& Sons
J. Bauer &Co
Kohler & Campbell
Kingsbury
SCHA
F.C. Lee Optometrist
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Etauian
Digicult Cares
E. Boyer Optometrist 202 Syndicate
Waterlos
Wangler Bros.Co
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Black’s
Slevaton
Sycamore Street
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