Florida plan for OWA highways debated in Des Moines
Des Moines reports a Greater Iowa association subcommittee backing the Florida plan for road funding. Voters would approve major projects after bids and contract terms are set, ensuring cost details are public before voting. Critics oppose state bond issuance and support unit road progress via public input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dés Moines
Greater Laws Association
Thirty Eighth General Assembly
Good Roads Bureau
Association
Des Moines
Associaton
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Jos & Long
Davenport
Good ‘Roads Bureau
Greater Iowa Association
J.C. Abraham
Mt. Pleasant
W. J. Tobias
Anita
W. 2. Powell
Cedar Rapids
Florida
Joe L. Long
Pinellas County
Fla
Naginsers
Pitt
Woodworth Clum
Sioux City jitneys again face shutdown after court ruling
In Sioux City the jitney trade is nearly wiped out by a district court decision from Judge George Jepson. An ordinance required jitneys to run only to street car line ends and limit passengers to seated capacity, provoking lawsuits over discrimination versus the street car company’s crowded cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
George Jepson
Unésa
Street Car Company
Peace and War Seen by Two Waterloo Youths Former Reporters
Two Waterloo born reporters now serving in World War I share vivid letters from the front and Brest armistice celebrations. Horace Van Metre describes joy in Brest as flags flew and ships fired, while John Johnson recalls brutal combat and German strongholds, detailing war’s costs and homeward hopes.
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Waterloo
Courier and
AL Johnnson
Haorce van Metre
Pass
France
van Metre
Navy
Mr. Johnson
Army
Johnson
Brest
Grim Tragedy of War, by Al Johnson
I arrived in France and joined the line at Chateau-Thierry where Germans paused Paris pursuit. Our five days there tested us with shellfire, hunger, and regrouping losses as we advanced along the Vesle near the Marne. I led a platoon with the company nearly wiped out and hoped for a medal before an order sent me to report at headquarters.
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Horace van Metre
Brest
Place du President Wilson
America
Admiralty
Place du President
Johnson
France
Chateau-Thierry
Paris
Vesle
Marne
al Yooded
Sreen
General Headquarters
Soldier with Blank Mind Baffles Cedar Rapids Police
A mysterious, unidentified soldier found outside a Cedar Rapids hotel hobbling on crutches with a left leg cast and an army uniform bearing MP initials is unable to identify himself. He spoke lines indicating trauma and loss of memory, suggesting he was robbed and assaulted by thieves before being dumped. The man holds photos and a nose glass case bearing names, but his identity remains unknown.
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Cedar Rapids
M. P
William Dvorak
Blosser
Maxwell
Iowa
Diany
Marshalltown
Questions Judge Wade's Right to Fix Des Moines Gas Rate
Des Moines November 28 Judge Martin I Wade weighs whether he had authority to raise Des Moines Gas rates without two judges in conference The city counsel H W Byers argues he overstepped and seeks withdrawal of the order which would lower gas price from 1 10 to 30 cents The decision could free the city from the order and enable talks with the gas company and the state map is at stake Wade asks briefs and keeps the matter under consideration
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Des Moines
Martin I. Wade
H. W. Byers
Byers
Wade
Bermann Family Reaches Out After Three Years
Julius Bermann of Webster City Iowa, a leading clothing merchant, receives a long awaited letter from his parents in Germany via Red Cross channels. He learns his family is well, along with relatives, as Rhine Palatinate district comes under Allied policing.
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Germany
Webster City
Julius Bermann
Bermanns
Rhine Palatinate
Thhe Rhine
Lorraine
Bermann
Red Cross
Thanksgiving in Waterloo Brings Joy as War-Era Strains Ease
On Thanksgiving in Waterloo every spindle and wheel rests as the nation enjoys a rare peace. factories and stores closed, churches open for services, and social agencies distributing food baskets mark a season of contentment despite absent loved ones in service and cemeteries.
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Waterloo
Lagion
Grace Methodist
Social Welfare League
Fred Pabst of Grundy Center Dies in September
Grundy Center Iowa November 28 Special Fried Pebst Grundy Center was killed in action September 19 according to notice received by relatives His name appeared in the casualty list with Grant Center as the town Private Pabst left for Camp Dodge April 20 1918 He is survived by a widow child his parents and other relatives
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Grundy Center
Grant Center
Prilvate Pabst
Camp Dodge
Greene Thanksgiving observance halted by influenza spread
Greene Ia Nov 28 The flag raising and community service planned for today were canceled at a city council meeting due to influenza. Pictures shown were also placed under quarantine.
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Greene
Sperial
Plump Women Targeted by Sioux City Gym Classes
In Sioux City Iowa November 28 a health drive by the YWCA offers gym classes for women labeled as plump to promote slimming. One class appears for those inclined to be fat as part of a local campaign to encourage exercise and weight management. The effort aligns with civic health initiatives and local fitness programs.
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Sioux City
Nation's Dead and Wounded List Released by War Department
Washington, Nov 28 The War Department casualty list totals 2,168 names with classifications including killed in action died of wounds missing in action and wounded. Among the Iowa entries 51 men are listed with several named by rank and surname in the report. The page shows the distribution across categories and notes specific cases among the fallen and missing.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Lane
Iowa
Maneel S. Christedoulon
Suport
Johannes Sneter
Geneva
Ulypto Ointment A Back Relief Remedy
An advertising notice promotes Ulypto Ointment extracted from eucalyptus claimed to quickly ease back pain and muscle stiffness. Sold at drug stores for 7 and 50 cents a jar, with mail order from MacMillan Chemical Co. Also promotes Alypto Cough Drops at 5 cents and lists Waterloo and several drug firms as retailers.
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MacMillan Chemical Co
Walla City
Neb
Waterloo
Bioore Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Sehuneman Drug Co
Wang Jer Bros
L. McDermott
Hansen & Heosen
A PLAIN SHAMPOO FOR HAIR CARE
An inexpensive shampoo method uses Canthrax dissolved in hot water to create a full cup of cleansing liquid. It claims to dissolve impurities soothe the scalp and remove dandruff leaving hair with a bright luster and soft fullness after rinsing.
Orrine Drink Habit Treatment Ad
A watermarked advertisement promotes Orrine No 1 secret treatment and Orrine No 2 voluntary treatment to curb drinking. It guarantees results or money back and lists Wangier Bros at 227 29 East Fourth Street with a $1 25 per box price and a booklet request.
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Wangier Bros
East Fourth Street
Swamp Root Promoted for Kidney Ailments
An old newspaper advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidneys liver and bladder with claims of mild immediate effects. It promotes sample bottles for ten cents and lists Waterloo Daily Courier and Reporter readers to mention.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghemton
N. C
Waterloo Daily Courier and Reporter
War Casualties and Statuses Across Iowa Names
A dense list of Iowa servicemen with statuses including DIED FROM WOUNDS DIED OF DISEASE WOUNDED INJURY MISSING IN ACTION and other line items. Places include Dubuque Decorah MaPay, Cook counties and towns such as Des Moines Emmetsburg Emmetsburg. Some retail ad lines for shoes and glasses appear at the end.
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Greater Lows Association
Alexander
Klars Beenen
Hampton Hospital
W. Grove
Phelps
Jefferson
Hratton
Mississippi
Madame Druye
Stowe
Fred Pabst
O Wang & Miller’s. Re
Nashua
Chickasaw County
Bessie Wallis
George E. Ellison
Post
Charles Raymond Wallis
Chas. H. Fletcher
E Nation
Avi
John W. Briggs
Woodbine
Frank
Ray
Walker
Harry 2. Welsh
Dubuque
Arthur J. Oakes
Decorah
Newton E. Long
Hampton
Tasso Hf
Schoop
Bellevue
Fred Steffens
Fayette
Joseph N. Blackwell
North Eng
Corp
Mrnest
Pickering
Manly
Pyt
Chester TL
Dainton
MaPay
Herbert H. Longbear
Downey
Ernest Morrow
Paullina
Raymond QC
Peterson
Garwin
Chester Swindler
Muscatine
Ernest B. Bessell
Goldfield
Pyt Huttle Culbertson
Sheridan
Louis Blohin
Audubon
Daniel L. Dewitt
Ray Franklin
Boone
Wesley B
Ridgeway
Runnells
Earl Blake
Northwood
A. Chabal
Shien
Hara €. Cummings
Sioux Cuy
Archie S. H. Dietrich
Guernsey
Martin M. Doreny
Cumming
J. Ehrke
Wheatland
Karl H. Hethule
Aghton
Harry E. Powers
Liscomb
Win
Schriefey
Battendorf
J. Lauak
Elma
C. Maddock
Hazleton
Clair Js. Mead
Royal
Frank Patterson
Rippey
George H. Ricklofs
Ireton
Harry Anderson
Hiteman
Patrick H. Sherlock
Emmetsburg
FB. Wiese
Manning
Joseph Herbert
Owen Cummings
Volga
Deway KE. Wilson
Kanawha
Wang & Miller's
Smart Shop
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