Hart-Parr Shell Contract Held Up by Armistice
The Hart-Parr company’s million dollar cemi-steel shell order for 9.2 size shells weighing at least 300 pounds is halted due to the armistice signed days after the order. Despite this, the firm has expanded plant machinery for ship steering wheels gun mounts and tractor work and will retain women workers if they wish to stay.
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Charlés
City
Hart-Parr Company
Hart- Parr
Amas
Ohe
Opposition to Intrastate Rail Rates in Middle West
Des Moines reports strong opposition to government control of railroads and public utilities. Iowa officials Lewis and Henderson spoke before the Interstate Commerce Commission on proposed uniform intra state classification for Iowa, while Iowa joins a national convention opposing nationwide rate standardization. The association argues state commissions must retain jurisdiction over freight rate schedules.
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Des Moines
Dwight N. Lewis
Iown Board of Railroad
National Capitol
Lewis
J. H. Henderson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa
Rairoad
General Burleson
Yin
Demanent
Ates
One Shot Typhoid Vaccination in Record Iowa Run
About 1250 A T C men at the University of Iowa were vaccinated for smallpox typhoid and paratyphoid fever in three hours and 20 minutes under Dr D C Steelsmith. The single typhoid paratyphoid dose replaces three injections and promises stronger protection with less reaction.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
D.C. Steelsmith
New University
Nation's Dead and Wounded Casualty List Totals 3921 Names
Washington D C November 25 The casualty list issued for publication today records 3921 names across killed in action died of wounds died of accident and other causes wounded severely wounded, degrees not determined and missing in action Iowa contributions include Corp Walter D Ballard Redfield Corp Oliver Toson Winterset Pvt Albert Stanford Garden Grove Pvt Fred G Eckstron Marshalltown Pvt Joe Duchenbach Gunwald Pvt John H Philnger Portsmouth and others.
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Washington, D. C
Degres Nas
Iowa
Corp
Walter D. Ballard
Redfield
Oliver Toson
Winterset
Albert Stanford
Garden Grove
Fred G. Eckstron
Marshalltown
Joe Duchenbach
Gunwald
John H. Qhilnger
Portsmouth
Why Hatr Falls Out Dandruff Cure Ad
Dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss as roots shrink. Danderine, a small bottle from any drug store, rubbed into the scalp stops hair loss and removes dandruff after several applications.
Officers from Camp Dodge eligible for regular army to train at Fort Benning
Des Moines reports officers from Camp Dodge, who seek regular army commissions, will likely be sent to Fort Benning Georgia. The army builds its largest permanent training post outside West Point, costing 14 to 15 million dollars, featuring a new infantry school of arms and a 135000 acre reservation with over 1200 buildings. The plan includes 31000 officers and men, with about 12000 students and 19000 staff for instruction and upkeep.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Fort Benning
Columbus
West Point
Infantry School of Arms
Fort Stil
Okla
Camp Perry
Coil
University of Iowa
Influenza Surge Reported in Davenport
Davenport records another rise in flu cases with 92 patients reported by the board of health on Saturday. Two fatalities are noted as the epidemic peaks locally.
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Davenport
California Syrup of Figs Promises Easy Bowels for Children
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for infants and children. It warns against constipation causing fussiness, feverishness, and poor appetite, and urges mothers to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company, noting counterfeit risks.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Military casualties list from Iowa and surrounding towns
A long roster of by names including Pvt H G McGee Pvt Teddy M Ziddnes Pvt Lyman M Smith and many others listed with towns such as Council Bluffs Hopkinton Des Moines Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa and Sioux City. Wounded in action or degree undetermined figures appear among the entries with districts including Wellsbury Farley and Des Moines.
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McGee
Council Bluffs
Teddy M Ziddnes
Unterville
Lyman M. Smith
Hopkinton
Dihd
Severn A. Belding
Waucoma
Theodore J. Kokjohn
List of Missing in Action and Wounded Soldiers
A wartime roster lists Pvt jtown Corp de Ramson L Pederson Blairs WOUNDED ALIGHTLY Pvt Vernon T Hayden Cedar Rapids Corp Irvin Hartrum Creston Corp Paul Davis Unionville Pvt William L Steele Albia Pvt John L Stalter Guthrie Center Pvt Frank Williams Councel Bluffs Pvt John H Crateley Waterloo Pvt Nelson Johnson Watkins Pvt Otto H Niebuhr Fairbank Pvt Ned Richards Oelwein Pvt Jerome C Murphy Bedford Pvt Walter Siddens Afton Pvt John W Swisher Merrill Pvt Yimma Watkins Runnell Pvt William M Finch Humeston Pvt Ralph Little Grinnell Pvt Rex M Moody Bedford MISSING IN ACTION Pvt Ray N Williams Auburn Pvt Joseph J Murphy Des Moines Pvt John 3 Green Creston Pvt Salomon Hammersland Osstan
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Corp
Irvin Hartrum
Creston
Corp. Paul &. Davis
Unionville
William L. Steele
Albia
John L. Stalter
Guthrie Center
Frank Williams
Councel Bluffs
John H. Crateley
Waterloo
Nelson Johnson
Watkins
Otto H. Niebuhr
Fairbank
Ned 8. Richards
Oelwein
Jerome C. Murphy
Bedford
Walter Siddens
Afton
John W. Swisher
Merrill
Yimma Watkins
Runnell
William M. Finch
Humeston
Ralph Little
Grinnell
Rex M. Moody
Ray N. Williams
Auburn
Joseph J. Murphy
Des Moines
John 3. Green
Salomon Hammersland
Osstan
Hampton Family Struck By Influenza Outbreak
In Hampton on November 26 four members of the Gillett family were ill with influenza within an hour. Mrs Mary L Gillett and her son Ernest D Gillett were reported in serious condition. Also ill were Forrest Gillett Humboldt D and relative John J Welk of Manly, who had attended Fred M Gillett's funeral in the same home last week. Edson Gillett is husband of Mrs Gillett.
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Hampton. In
Gillett
Ernest D. Gillett
Merry Widow Finds Relief After Illness
After nine years of widowhood and illness from typhoid fever plus stomach and liver trouble, the speaker credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for restoring regular bowels and overall health. The ad claims the product removes mucous and inflammation in the intestinal tract and notes a money back guarantee with distributors Wangler Bros and Hansen & Hansen.
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Mayr
Lam
Wangler Bros
iSiewers Drug
Hansen & Hansen
M Gillett and Wife Die After Illness and Stroke
M Gillett died last summer after a lingering illness following a paralytic stroke. A few weeks ago Mrs Gillett's aged mother, who had made her home there for several years, also passed away.
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M. Gillett
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Adams Black Jack Adams
Chiclets Adams
Pepsin Adams Spearmint
Adams
Yucatan
Hollie T. Page
Central City
Helmuth Eml Aukes
Wellsbury
Ieut
Emeric Peterson
Farley
James Imes
Hocking
John F. Gordon
Cascade
John VY. Crawford
Orchard
Jack John C. Kniessly
Dallas Center
John Bf. Lowe
Albert J. Manemann
Carroll
Glenn Earl
Corning
Leo C. Hicke
Independence
Charles E. Grimes
Adair
Harry W. Grobe
Milford
Arnold F. Staterau
Hartley
Mathias Marbach
Worthington
Earl C. Nichols
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Oviatt
Logan
Henry W. A. Schmeelk
Battle Belt
Virgil H. Guthrie
Newton
Lloyd H. McDuffee
Anamosa
George Bosma
Parkersburg
Harry Johnson
Rock Rapids
Eldo A. Michael
Waverly
Theodore O. Olson
Thor
Jacob Ronbach
Amana
Eddie Schmidt
Len D. McCoy
Remsen
Wm S
Marchant
Scranton
Harry Middleton
Gidgo
Waukon
Netion
Herman J. H. Joens
Denison
Stanley W. Shepyard
Olis H. Brummond
Riceville
George F. Coatés
Boone
Carl E Dorr
Wayne BE. Wheeler
Brandon
Herold E. Smith
Otho Stagg
Seymour
Leo Swen
Corydon
Joseph L. Benson
Wagoner Frank B. Johnson
Havewik
Fred ML. Beers
Maquoketa
Harry Criswell
Ottumwa
Herbert A. Ecklund
Fort Dodge
Vernon P. Nolen
Smithland
Frank W. Riehle
Cresco
Elmer T. Kelly
David Knapp
Buriington
Jesse J. Wagner
Osage
C. Lepley
Fred Oak, Corp
John E. Luhmann
Missouri Valley
Isaac G. Kinneer
Mount Pleasant
Muriel el. Burns
Anton Reusbeck
Ralph E. Snipley
Raleign D. Winey
Delott
Thomas W. Mores
Sioux City
Frank D. Morris
Perry S. Chadwick
Frederika
George A. Hugan
Frite L.langhehn
Casey
Charley Jacobson
Rake
Ramson L. Pederson
Blairs
Vernon T. Hayden
Cedar Rap
Castoria Indoeor
Hampton
Simon
Scott
Scott& Bowne
BloomBeld
C. A. Waterbury
Belane Py
Bellans
al Relief
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