Safeguards for Suffrage Votes Safeguarded in Iowa
Governor Clarke will call a special election on the suffrage amendment sixty days before the June 1916 primaries to prevent legal technicalities from defeating the vote. Mrs. Frank Dodson stated notices will be posted in every county, ballots will be yellow, and inspectors will ensure voters receive amendment ballots. Campaign funds were launched with pledges from clubs and individuals, including Mrs. Meier Rosenfield and various local groups, during the Des Moines convention.
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Dodson
Tele- Bates
Governor Clarke
Ibr Uaul
Iowa
Flora Duntay
Des Moines
Ark
Fouryort
Meier Rosenfield
Corydon Club
Waterloo Club
Mahaska County Club
Political Equality Club
Flora Dunlap
Nes Metnes Women's Club
Hoyt Sher- Man Place
French Arms Factory Explodes Killing 103 in Paris
An explosion at a French arms factory on Rue de Tol dian Ebis afternoon killed or injured 103 people. The prefecture of police received the report and began emergency responses.
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Rue de Tol- Dian Ebis
Prefecture of Police
Library notes on state meeting and story hours at public library
Four members of the Hbrary statt Attended the State Litracy associa ion held at Colfax Oct 12 14. Parents and older children should watch for weekly story hours at the public library. Life children under eleven meet Saturdays at 11 at both buildings. older girls Wednesdays at 4 alternating east and west. older boys Thursdays at 4 30 alternating cast and west. The aim is to spark interest in standard stories and borrowing. Citizens may use one card for both buildings and renew by phone. Outlying districts may access from Linden station Galloway Bromway stations. Litchfield Manufacturing gains privileges for employees via a signed recommendation card. Other companies invited to participate by contacting the library.
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Hbrary Statt
Colfax Oet
Land Place
Waterloo
Linden
Galloway
Bromway
Litchfield
Program Arranged for Charities Conference in Iowa City
Prof. P. S. Peirce of the University of Iowa announced plans for the seventeenth Iowa state conference of Charities and Corrections in this city on November 21 to 23. Distinguished speakers include George J. Mangold of St. Louis School of Social Economy Charley C. Stillman of United Charities St. Paul and Roger N. Baldwin of the St. Louis Civil League. Sunday services will be held at Waterloo churches with a Mass meeting that evening. Monday and Tuesday feature sectional programs under chairmen W. J. Dixon Rev Charles Parsons Miss Bessie A. McClenahan Dr. F. B. Haynes Prof. Paul S. Peirce and Prof. R. F. Sylvester of state universities.
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P. S. Peirce
University of Towa
Iowa State Conference of Charities and Corrections
George J. Mangold
St. Louis School of Social Economy
Charley C. Stillman
United Charities
St. Paul
Roger N. Baldwin
St. Louis Civil League
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Waterloo
W. J. Dixon
State Board of Control
Charles Parsons
Society For the Friendless
Bessie A. McClenahan
State University
Japanese Aftermath in Tsing-tao Post German Surrender
Oct 21 Tsing-Tao reports few traces of the siege ending German control and shifting to Japan. Aeroplane scouts guided heavy gunfire with minimal city damage though the American consulate felt shell fragments and the Brazilian consulate was wrecked. The Pring Heinrich hotel suffered a corner knockoff while most walls were repaired. The city’s German residents were replaced by a growing Japanese presence with 12,500 Japanese now settled and many taking over German businesses, though some shops closed as the new administration consolidates control.
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Tsing-Tao
Frn
Pring Heinrich
Kranite
Klo-Chow Bay
Tsing-tago
Tsing-tai
Alleged Slayer Captured Near Pasadena Station
Harry Dancan, accused of killing Los Angeles police Sergeant John Toolen, was captured today at Shorb near Pasadena as he attempted to board a Southern Pacific eastbound train. He was brought to the county jail by automobile.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harry Dancan
John Toolen
Villa forces poised for attack at Douglas opposite Agua Prieta
El Paso Oct 21 George Carothers of the state department was ordered to Douglas opposite Agua Prieta where Carranza troops await an expected Villa attack. Advices say General Villa left Casas Grandes on October 18 and moved into Sonora preparing for action.
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el Paso
Tex
George
Carothers
State Department
Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Mex
Carranza
Carles
Villa
Casas Grandes Get
Aarch
Sonora
Thirty-sixth General Assembly costs reported at Iowa capitol
The Thirty-sixth General Assembly cost about 247900.67, per W J Willigina revenue clerk. Expenditures included 2102.82 mileage to the Zuembara, 64819.58 salaries to employes, 188000 salaries to members, 765 for chaplains, 4099.05 sundries, 849.90 in au suural expense, 27049.82 for printing binding and expenses. Economies proposed but not enacted. stationery waste noted with 160000 useless printed letterheads and 150000 more ordered for senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dew Moines
Thirty-sixth General Assembly
Legislative Reference Bureau
W. J. Willigina
Auditor of State’s
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
General Assembly
Thirty-seventh General
Rerson
Ail Ile
Senate
Wratt
UK General Assembly
Bolt
Houga
Hay
Senate of the
Hey
State House
Supply Department
Lha
P. E. McClenahan Visits Waterloo
Des Moines education inspector P E McClenahan visited Waterloo to discuss implementing junior college curricula in Iowa high schools. He met with Waterloo independent district directors and highlighted an honor scholarship offering one graduating student free tuition at state institutions. He noted no Iowa junior college yet exists but anticipated future expansion alongside high school advanced work. He emphasized growing post graduate enrollments as a sign of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PR. &. Mcleenahan
Des Moines
Iowa
Waterloo
Althout
Choor
McClenahan
Spector Seeks Suit Against Des Moines Mayor
Spector visited his SLA friend Dr G McAlvin and former student John Dowla at Highland Park College where he was elected to the faculty to suecend Mayor James KR Hana of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spector
Sla
3. G. McAlvin
John Dowla
Highland Park College
James Kr, Hana
Des Moines
Maccabees Plan Big Celebration at Port Huron
Communications have been sent to local chapters of the Woman’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees announcing the laying of the corner stone for the home office building in Port Huron Mach Oct 22. The day is a city holiday per the mayor as Miss Binn M West supreme commander arrives to be welcomed for her work with the order.
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Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees
Port Huron
Mach
Ciety
Ineal
Mactan Beelam
Cedar Review
Ila City
Supreme Office
Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Kidney Health Aid
An old prescription touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a tested physician s remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims wide success via testimonials and urges buying a bottle or sending a dime for a sample from Br Kilmer Co noting Waterloo Evening Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Waterloo Evening Courier
Advvertisemanty
Cure for Pyorrhea Promised by Home Treatment Claim
An advertisement touts a home remedy for Pyorrhea also called Riggs disease of the gums. It claims teeth can be saved, gums strengthened, and painful dental work avoided, urging readers to mail name and address to receive a free illustrated book and information. The pitch emphasizes no pain, no dentist visits, and widespread patient testimonials across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilard
FE. W. Widward
Chicago
Til
Gas In The Stomach Is Dangerous
Sufferers from indigestion should note that gas in the stomach signals excess acidity which ferments food and produces gases that distend the stomach harm internal organs cause headaches affect the heart and taint the blood. Physicians recommend neutralizing the acid with a dose of pure bisulated adynesia after meals to stop fermentation and gas formation. Bisurated magnesia is sold by J. K. Joder or druggists in powder or tablet form. ensure you get the bisurated type prescribed by physicians.
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J. K. Joder
Stay Vigorous at Seventy Kellogg's Sanitone Waters
Kellogg's Sanitone Waters claimed to revive vitality for men and women when energy wanes and nerves weaken. The ad urged a free 10¢ trial box and noted Waterloo retailers H. W. Taggart and Bman & Go. selling the $1.00 size at several Waterloo addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelogs
Kel+ogg
Waterloo
H. W. Taggart
Commercial St
B, Man & Go
East Fourth St
West Fourth St
F.C. Kellogg Co
Wetmaster Rock
Battle Creek
Mich
Kellogg
BYVANK Transfer Co. Transfers Wagons and Trust
BYVANK TRANSFER CO. offers rapid and economical wagon transfers with careful attention to heavy machinery. Well equipped for major jobs, with prompt service available. Call up.
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Byvank Transfer CO
Pinex cough remedy advertised with claims and warnings
An old marketing piece promotes Pinex as a cough cure claiming it cures the inflammation causing cough. It warns against suppressing coughs with drugs and provides preparation details, dosage, and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. Ft Wayne Ind. The text describes pine extract content and asserts broad healing effects.
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Heala
The
Pinex Co
Wayne, Ind
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P. E. McClenahan
Maccabees
Mis. Lund-Christensen
Miss Marie Lund
West 4Th St
Tam
RE. D
Nees
Sega
Jim
Boston Confectionery
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