Preachers Clash Over Shankland Bill in Des Moines
Des Moines ministers debated Representative Frank Shankland's bill at a morning meeting. Some ministers supported the measure while others opposed altering the current system for saloon consent. A resolution challenging the bill was discussed and referred to a committee.
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Des Moines
Frank Shankland
Shankland
O. W. Fifer
Howland Hanson
John Nelson
Association
Get Rid of Piles at Home and Opposition to Bill
A local discussion features Shankland defending a ballot proposal on saloon questions amid accusations of personal attacks and possible liquor industry influence. Ministers advocate ballot rights and publicity while debate considers election timing and possible bill changes. An unrelated ad promotes Pyramid Pile Remedy with a free trial offer.
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Shankland
C. J. Shutt
Johnson Inquiry Deepens in Mann Act Case
Chicago reports state federal agents pursued new information against Jack Johnson the famed pugilist charged with Mann Act violations. Witnesses are being rounded up for a grand jury as the investigation targets alleged interstate trafficking for immoral purposes with potential penalties up to ten years and $19 000.
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Chicago
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Jack Johnson
Martin Lins
Canal Zone
Bureau
B. J. Meyer
United States
Marsales
Griffith
Gilhooley
Lucile Cameron
Pyramid Drug Company Mail Order Offer
A distressed reader requests a free trial by mail of Pyramid Pile Remedy from Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan. The message seeks immediate delivery and showcasing of the product with plain packaging. The note includes garbled personal data and stray words.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Hidg
Marshall, Mich
Shankland Bill Sparks Heated Debate With Clergy
Prominent supporters faced opposition as Shankland defended his bill during a tense session. Clergymen Rev. Burling Rev. Magill and Rev. Graves pressed questions on changes to the dry territory and the ballot requirements. The exchange touched on political retribution against supporters of the Des Moines saloon petition.
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M. CG. A
County Revorier
Des Moines
J. B. Burling
Geo. P. Magill
J. W. Graves
Graves
Burling
Shankland
Pope's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Pope's Cold Compound as the sole remedy for colds and grippe misery. It claims a dose every two hours ends symptoms after the first dose, with a 20 cent package and no quinine, urging readers to keep it in every home.
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Pope
Pape
Dr Graves Attacks System Over Voter Signers Rule
Dr Graves criticizes the present system for failing to specify the election at which the required number of signers would be determined, arguing the rule is weak and unclear.
Prairie arrives safely at San Domingo City
The naval transport Prairie, missing since Oct. 2 due to a cut cable, reached San Domingo City last night. Brigadier General Frank McIntyre, W. T. Doyle, and fifty Marines are aboard, confirming the vessel’s safe return.
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Washington
Prairie
San Domingo City
San Domingo
Frank McIntyre
W. T
Doyle
Department
Specialist Dr Shallenberger to Speak at Hotel Ellie
Dr. Shallenberger, a medical specialist, will attend at Hotel Ellie this coming Saturday October 26 for a public appearance and talk.
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Dr. Shallenberger
Hotel Ellie
Hallelujah Chorus Featured at Woman's Board Event
Tonight at the First Congregational Church Waterloo opens the Town branch convention of the Woman's Board of Interior Missions with the Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah performed by Waterloo singers. Dr. Maraton will give the address The Conquering Christ. All Waterloo residents are invited to attend.
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Maraton
First Congregational Church
Woman’s Board of Interior Missions
Waterloo
Water Co Wagon Hit by Street Car Collision
A Waterloo Water Co horse and wagon driven by Harry Gardner of 332 Fremont Street was struck by a West Ninth street car on Eleventh street west Monday afternoon. Gardner suffered a badly bruised hip and leg and was taken home. the horse sustained only minor injuries.
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Waterloo Water Co
Harry Gardner
Fremont Street
West Ninth Street
Eleventh Street
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