Death rate from influenza reported low in state
Des Moines Oct 15 fatalities from influenza reported to the state Board of Health are comparatively few though the disease is prevalent in many localities. Camp Dodge reports improvements with the epidemic peak passed. From Sept 13 to Oct 12, 213 soldiers died at Camp Dodge. Surgeon General Blue urges mobilizing all medical and nursing resources and calls for immediate statewide coordination to meet shortages and assist distressed communities. Retired nurses and patriotic women may be called to help.
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Camp Dodge
State Board of Health
United States Public Health Service
G. H. Sumner
Iowa State Board of Health
Tam
Avery State Health Department
Gen
Blue
Bivne
Europe
National Research Council
United Sates Hygiede
How to Avoid and Cure Spanish Influenza Instruction
Dr Rupe rt Blue of the United States Public Health Service issues an instructional booklet on Spanish influenza. It describes symptoms onset, spread by droplets, and pneumonia risk, plus guidance on recognition by symptoms, quarantine at home, hygiene, and preventing transmission. It also covers care, diet, airflow, and crowd avoidance to reduce infection chances.
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Rupert Blue
Genral
United States Public Health Service
Valencia
Spain
Orient
United States
Pfetzfer
Politic Begin to Ginger Up a Bit
Des Moines reports Republican and Democratic campaign activity ahead of the election. Posters with candidate images are prepared by the state central committee, while voters are urged to participate. Democrats criticize Governor Harding and Wilson, and Republicans tout Harding’s war-era leadership and policy actions.
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Des Moines
Republican State Central
Republian
Claude R. Porter
Hel
Charles A.rawson
Sioux City
Rawson
United War Fund
Iowa
Warning
Transport Turns Back from France Due to Influenza
Maséena Ja reports Ja Pace of this town received a letter from his son Charles L Pace in the U S army, a Cass County draft contingent member. He recalls a shipload of U S soldiers halted after reaching a French port because Spanish influenza cases were aboard, prompting the vessel to turn back 3,000 miles home.
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Maséena
J. W. Pace
Charles. L. Pact
U. S. Army
Casss
United States
Young Pace
Ouster Petition To Be Filed Against Preacher Mayor
Sioux City, Oct 16 News that a recall petition against Mayor Short will be filed with the city council this week likely on Wednesday. The election date would be mid next month if the petition is sufficient, with about 2000 more signatures than required. Investigators note influx of I W W members moving here to vote against the mayor and say their sympathy stems from his testimony in a federal Chicago case.
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Sioux Guy
Short
I. WW
Chicago
Influenza Lessens at Cornell College Mount Vernon Ia
Spanish influenza has made inroads in the training detachment at Cornell College. Over forty five cases have developed but no serious illnesses. More discharges as cured than new cases today indicate the situation is under control. The illness has interrupted both student arm training corps and girl students’ classes, though none are seriously ill. Dr Shallenberger notes the medical strain and hope.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell College
Rumors Claim Doctors Shot at Camps In Influenza Panic
In Cedar Rapids on October 15, rumors spread that Kaiser agents were firing on physicians inoculating troops against influenza at Camp Grant and Camp Codge. The tale grew to nine physicians shot at Camp Grant and five at Camp Codge, fueled by supposed unimpeachable sources and bank staff.
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Cedar Rapids
America
Camp Grant
Camp
Fed
Rumor Causes Worry for Families of Grant and Dodge Sons
Authorities said tracing the rumor to its source would be useless, but it stirred wide concern among families with sons at Grant and Dodge and triggered countless telephone inquiries to newspapers.
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Eral
Grant and
Dodge
Bootleggers Hit Hard at Sioux City
Sioux City Iowa Oct 15 The Sept term of Woodbury county court saw the largest number of liquor nuisance convictions and charges to date Judge John W Angerson reports fines ranged from 200 to 1000 and total 1725 Forty eight persons were convicted or pleaded guilty while 38 indicted cases were continued raids by state agents sparked the crackdown in the city.
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Sioux City
Woodbury County
John W. An Gerson
Nest High Boy Is Given Commission Reward for Service
Robert A. Schroeder has been promoted to second lieutenant for wartime service. Commission conferred by the American expeditionary forces commander general. He enlisted at war start in a construction engineer regiment and served in France over a year as a field clerk engineer. His rank date is Sept 6. Schroeder, a graduate of Loweset High, was a track athlete standout. Parents Mr and Mrs Albert Schroeder formerly of Waterloo now live in Keokuk.
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Robert A. Schroeder
Lieut. Schroeder
France
Lowest High
Independence Schools Closed By Flu Epidemic
Independence Ta Oct 10 due to several influenza cases city and county schools closed for a week or until reopening advised. Cases mild but precautionary step by school board. Also nearby church to mark fiftieth anniversary with special services next Sunday featuring former pastors. Sergt Gerald F Waitland Canadian veteran and vocalist spoke at Gedney Opera House with battle memorabilia and explanations.
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Independence
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tts
Sergt
Gerald F. Waitland
Gedney Opera House
Sergeant Waitland
St Ansgar Pioneer Mrs Rowland Dead at Home
St Ansgar October 11 Mrs Aorroushs Rowland died at her home with her son Herbert present after a week with relatives. She was among the pioneers of St Ansgar joining Henry Intarf and family to Waterine. Immense potato crops in St Ansgar area nearly harvested as men scarce and women work to help.
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St. Ansgar
Wis
Rowland
Herbert
St Ans
Henry Intarf
Waterine
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Lustrous Healthy Hair
An advertisement touts Danderine Hair Cleanse as a quick method to remove dandruff and dust while making hair soft, lustrous, and abundant. It claims roots are strengthened, itching reduced, and hair grows longer with regular use, urging purchase at drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton’s
jaBy Drug Store
Nation's Dead and Wounded Des Moines to Waterloo Area
War department casualty list shows 995 names for publication including 5045 deaths by disease, 359 severely wounded, 272 with undetermined wounds, and 272 in the wounded degrees undetermined. Iowa entries name several soldiers from Des Moines Council Bluffs Keokuk and other towns with ranks from sergeant to private and include both killed in action and wounded categories.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Cee BA
Teriyaaa
Revees
Cota
Liewt
Rank D. Nowack
Des Moines
Serge
Veretce McManus
Aurel
Vorp
George G. Hardinger
Garrison
Waterlog
Dimitrios G. Stratikopelos
Council Bluffs
George Bauer
Keokuk
Lyvi
Alert C. Dethlefs
Manning
Sergi
Win
D. Briggs
Malvern
Washe Fulton
Fairfield
Carl Tk. Anderson
Sioux City
Vivian D. Anderson
Cherokee
Delbert R. Clime
Vinton
EL Adkins
Airfield
Edward E. Brandt
Independence
Aaron W. Hegeleen
Ogden
Russell Hardwick
Red Oak
Torn
Jess Gardner
Atlantic
Highwaymen Raise Funds for Red Cross Drive
A local drive for war relief funds to aid the Red Cross is announced with chairmen for various towns including Iowa Falls and Eldora. The effort mirrors the recent liberty loan drive and aims to raise substantial totals, amid references to past criminal events and irrigation plans in India.
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Anyaanes
Sheregtang
Ida Grove
Red Cross
Easter J. A. Nichols
Hardin County
Ini H & Reail
Ws Pilen
Sh Seethata
Jfidora Ledger
C. H. Burlingame
C.C. Buck
Iowa Falls
Aymer Jr. Davis
Eldora
Stacey acquires Iowa Falls Sentinel in change
Town Falls Oct. 15 S B Stonecock sells the Iowa Falls Sentinel to W J Stacey of the Adair News who will oversee the paper from the Sentinel block for years. Stacey, a known editor in central and southwestern Iowa, will retain Republican editorial stance and move with his family to stay in Iowa Falls while the retiring editor departs for California.
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Town Falls
S. B. Stonecock
Iowa Falls Sentinel
J. A. Stacey
Adair News
Iow
Sentinel
Stacey
Iowa
Boone Daily Republican
F. H. Stacey
Iena Falls
Stanrock
California
Iowa Fails Sentinel
Star-Clipper
Traer
Cedar County
A New Principle In Complexion Treatment
An old cream approach is said to injure pores and dull the skin. A new mercolizer sax absorbs dead skin and unhealthy matter to reveal a natural youthful complexion. Mercolized wax, available at drug stores, is applied at night and washed off in the morning. The method claims that tightening the skin helps erase wrinkles, with a Saxelite and hazel preparation offering a smoother result.
Death of Jerry Witt at La Porte City Iowa
Jerry Witt of La Porte City dies at home after gallstone operation in Waterloo. Born May 27 1884, he married Buss Elliott Sept 6 1905 in Bruce township Benton county. Survived by wife Buss, children Clifford Kenneth Arlene, brother Veter Witt, sisters Mrs Aug Hitmer and Mrs J B Keraceler, and many relatives. Local notices mention visiting relatives and ongoing influenza related school closure.
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la Porte
City
Jerry i
Gallatane
Waterloo
Buss Mara Elliott
Bruce Township
Benton County
Clifford
Kenneth
Arlene
Fing
Veter Witt
A. E. Osborne
Nelson
Greene
Town City
Geo. Banger
Mildred Harty
Beth Igor
Jubilee
Jane Smith
Thos. Robinson
Watertoo
Pearl Runde
Waverly
Kegan
Loung
Ratcliff
Mercy Hae
Vital
Bessie Kline
Burch’'s
Ates
Ates. AE. Kline
Letha Ashley
Page Department Store
Good for Biliousness Miss Verbryke Endorses Cham berlain's Tablets
Two years ago I suffered frequent stomach trouble and biliousness. I saw Cham berlain's Tablets advertised and decided to try them. I improved rapidly. Reported by Miss Emma Verbryke of Lina Ohio.
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Chamberlain
Emma Verbryke
Lina
Ohio
How Rheumatism Begins In Urine and Kidney Strain
The article explains rheumatism stems from kidneys failing to expel poisons, with uric acid pervading the system and risking bladder or kidney disease if untreated. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy, claiming centuries of use, kidney and organ benefits, and urging readers to buy authentic GOLD MEDAL from Haarlem, Holland, via the American office in New York.
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Haarlem
Holland
Spanish Influenza: What It Is and How It Should Be Treated
Guidance on handling Spanish influenza advises rest in bed and quiet conditions. It recommends a laxative at times, plenty of nourishing food, and maintaining strength, with nature described as the claimed cure.
Influenza guidance and home remedies from a 1918 column
A mid century health column in Spanish influenza mode advises calm and bed rest. It notes low fatality rates but warns of pneumonia and ear or heart complications, urges staying in bed two to four days, and describes use of Vick's VapoRub and hot towels for symptom relief. It emphasizes avoiding crowds and public cups, maintaining strength with food and air.
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Vick
Garalin
New York State
New England
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