Graves of Revolutionary War soldiers in Iowa unearthed by DAR
Des Moines, Nov 7 Daughters of the American Revolution campaign to locate graves of Revolutionary War soldiers in Iowa. Up to 13 graves found and marked. The article lists names and birthplaces including William Blair born 1760 in Lancaster PA died 1840 near Kossuth Des Moines City Timothy Brown born 1760 New Jersey died 1846 buried Washington county John Morgan born Virginia 1753 died 1843 buried Aspen Grove Burlington others named with burial sites across Iowa from 1833 Burlington to 1846 Pittsburg and beyond. The first white person buried in the state was a British-siding soldier in Burlington 1833. Burlington Institute and High School sit on the cemetery site.
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Des Moines
Ion
Iowa
William Blair
Lancas
Kossuth
Timothy Brown
New Jerk
Washington County
John Morgan
Aspen Grove
Burlington
Pittsburg
George ‘Perkins
Uth Carolina
Primrose
van Burencoun
Charles Sheppard
Rome
Henry County
Maryland
Daniel Dow
College Springs
Page County
Otsego County
Newark
Martin Linn
Tippe
Charles Stubbs
Bians van
Bux! N
Delaware
Wiliam Garricks
Virginia
Albis
Monroe County
Urlington Institute
High Hool
Bicycle Rider Hurt After Collision at City Intersection
James Geddis riding a hi cle was struck by an automobile at Fourth and Jefferson streets. He sustained minor injuries as the vehicle demolished the bicycle. Josh Halismer of Tuomanie notified police. Mrs Stevenson improving after major operation. doctor reports she is recovering satisfactorily and out of danger. All Donncabeas to be at station by 1:30 p.m. to attend Mira Hunt's funeral.
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James Geddis
Sp. m
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Ole Demolisnea
Josh “Halismer
Tuomanie
Stevenson
B.F. Stevenson
Chicago
Philadelxia
Presbytian Hospital
Aiting Station
Mira
Hunt
Recommends State Bay Wall Lake Land as Sportsmen's Gate
Des Moines November 7 Associated Press reports Secretary of State Ramsay and State Treasurer Burbank returned from Wall Lake after investigating claims that lake access was blocked by adjoining land. Ramsay announced he would urge the legislative council to authorize purchasing about 11 1/2 acres to allow lawful access, with Gov Kendall already favoring the land purchase.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
W. C. Ramsay
W. J. Burbank
Wall Lake
Ram.Say
State ‘Legislative Council
Kendall
Ijand
Japanese Peace Delegate Yamashita Arrives in Washington
Yamashita, a delegate for the Japanese Peace society, arrives in Washington to attend the conference on limitation of armament. He came to the United States at 19 and says he was educated by former Secretary of State William Bryan when Bryan instructed at the University of Nebraska.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Bryan Yamashita
Japanese Peace Society
Washington
Yamashita
United States
William Bryan
University of Ne Praska
Flagman in Interstate Commerce Case Decided
The Supreme Court ruled today that a watchman killed while flagging a train for an interstate railroad is engaged in interstate commerce. The Philadelphia and Reading railroad brought the suit over the death of Charles Smith, husband of Amy Smith.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tay
Commerce
Supreme
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Amy Smith
Charles Smith
Michigan Cities Pay Marshal Foch Honor
Three Michigan cities honored Ferdinand Foch marshal of France. In Battle Creek he was greeted by Gov. Groesbeck, staff, and state leaders as he dedicated the Roosevelt hospital at Camp Custer. After the ceremony he spoke to thousands before departing by special train. He stopped briefly in Ann Arbor to address University of Michigan students.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Ferdinand Foch
France
Battle Creek
Spldier
Groesbeck
Foch
Roosevelt Hospital
Camp Custer
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Milk Companies Prepare Equity Suits Against Striking Drivers
Attorneys for three large milk distributors prepared to file equity proceedings against striking employees accused of interfering with deliveries and intimidating drivers. Since the strike began, scattered violence occurred including a man shot last night. Delivery service was estimated at 70 percent normal by employers, while Health Commissioner Copeland put it at 55 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Equity
Employers’ Organization
Copeland
Iowa Banks Share in Advances by Gov t for Livestock Loans
Washington November 7 War Finance corporation announced advances totaling 1 647 000. The advances included a loan of 1 ...
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Iowa
Gov’t
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Finance Corporation
Agricultural and livestock loan totals by region and institution
The report lists $647,000 in advances to co operatives and farms for agricultural and livestock purposes. Of this, 000,000 goes to Arkansas rice co operatives, with funds distributed among six Georgia institutions, one in Texas, four in town, and one each in Illinois Wisconsin and Wyoming, ranging from $3,000 to $135,000. A separate note mentions persistently high temperatures along the Persian southwestern coast, where thermometers stay above 200 derrevs at night for a month.
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Arkansas
Georgia
Texas
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Persia
Citizens Appeal for County Aid in Graveling Roads
Two delegations appeared before the county board to request state aid for graveling projects. Hudson residents seek four miles of highway east of Hudson on the Eagle Center road, with one and a half miles gravelled. Dunkerton and Bennington townships want drainage approval for one mile south of Katz schoolhouse. The county faces legal hurdles since these are secondary highways, requiring engineer review and state highway commission approval. The group asks for a loan of six trucks to assist road building.
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County ‘Board
Hudson
Eagle Center
Dunkerton
Ben
Nington
la Pote
Katz
Anweters
Dunkarton
Waterloo
Dewar
Sunflower Variant Reaches Three Foot Height with White Blooms
A short sunflower variety has been developed that grows only about three feet tall and yields white blossoms with greater scent than other forms. In other news, thirty nine minor planets were discovered last year. Nearly 13,000 Union Army soldiers died in the Battle of Frederic...
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Frevdorlelaburg
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as the rapid remedy for backache lumbago sciatica and sprains. It claims kidneys have no nerves so pain isn’t from them and urges rubbing on the painful area for instant relief with a small trial bottle available from druggists. The copy emphasizes harmlessness and skin safety.
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St. Jacobs Oi
St. Jacobs
Musterole ad urges early use to prevent pneumonia
Don’t neglect a cold mothers, start at first cough or sniff with Musterole on throat and chest. The pure white ointment uses oil of mustard to draw out congestion and ease soreness without blistering, offering a gentler option than a mustard plaster and promising hospital size relief. Prices listed 85¢ 65¢ and $3.
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are pitched as a gentle, fast-acting laxative and liver aid that avoid calomel's teeth damage. The ad claims they ease constipation and liver disorder symptoms without harmful aftereffects, promoting clearer thoughts and improved energy. Available in 15¢ and 3¢ sizes.
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Eament
Pain Sloans
Sloan
Dr. King
State Bay Wall Lake
Bryan
Mastin
Waterloo Ice Cream Co
Davis Davis Dry Goods
Batiste
Dr. Edwards
Kd. T. Hopkins
New Yorke
Gouraud
Ote Lener
Progress
Wiilling
An-Yarel
Black- Hawk Bank
Tos Wanes Bridge Street
Waterloos Center
Victor Service
Victrolas
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