Water Works Discuss Air in Mains at Iowa Meeting
Mason City October 42 air in pipes is a problem for water companies at the fifth annual meeting of the Iowa section of the American Waterworks association. Roundtable discussions cover future water rates fire protection and transportation of wholesome water to advancing armies. Lieutenant Colonel Edward Arrow will read the principal paper on army water supply. A 24 inch main trouble will be described by S L Emlyre. An informal dinner tonight precedes the final business session and an auto trip of the Mason City waterworks to close the convention.
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Mason Ciy
American Waerworks Association
Iowa
France
Army Engineers
Edward Arrow
Tlinois
S. L. Emnyre
Council Bluffs Pant
Mason Ily Waterworks
Observance of Iowa Day at McKinley School
Iowa Day was marked in city schools with a detailed program at McKinley for sixth and seventh graders. Pupils presented readings songs and recitations in Alice Whitney’s room at 3 p.m., with parents invited and special invitations distributed.
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McKinley
Alice Whitney
Heart Department
Hong
Revco
Tiascall
Gach Pug
Porthy Dean
Agnes Carel Prescott
Gus Athi
Mary Jurgenson
Lucife Elons
Margaret Brown
Towa
Chreall
Aret Hawkins
Edona
Fuearian
Plea for Motherhood Outside ofMarriage
At the international conference of women physicians Dr. Anna Moutet of France urged promoting motherhood outside wedlock to bolster birth rates and reduce stigma. She cited France’s laws protecting illegitimate children and supporting unmarried mothers to strengthen family responsibility and child welfare.
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New York
International Conference of Woman Physicians
Anna Moutet
France
Cuticura Heals Baby’s Rash in Avonale Cincinnati
Mrs. Blair of Avonale Cincinnati recounts using Cuticura Soap and Ointment to heal her baby's rash after scalp irritation led to a sore face. She notes two cakes of Soap and one Ointment cured the condition and urges use of Cuticura products for skin and scalp troubles.
Grip and influenza preventive Wizard Oil advertisement
A 19th or early 20th century ad promotes Wizard Oil as an antiseptic preventive for grip and influenza. It instructs spraying the nose and throat with a mix of Wizard Oil and water or gargling and snuffing the solution, claiming to form a defense against flu germs. Also advertises Wizard Liver Pills, priced at 30 cents, with a money back guarantee.
Auto and China Smashed but Darling Baby Unhurt
Mrs Ethel O Duvaton Uaines, owner of a china shop, crashed into a telephone pole, destroying four thousand dollars in imported china. A passerby cried Get my baby as she clung to her child, but the infant escaped unharmed.
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AUTO
China
Darling
Baby
Ethel Oduvaton Uaines Loard
Mia
Diphtheria Cases Rise While Flu Reports Sparse
Des Moines reports show limited influenza cases to the state board while diphtheria remains prevalent across the state, though anti-toxin use is helping combat the disease. In Creston, residents faced a day without electricity and water after a pipe burst during a grain elevator fire, cutting water supply from Summit Jake.
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Des Moined
State Board of Health
Creston
Summit Jake
Farmers Co-operative
Fever Reports Sparse Incidence
Fever cases are scarce with few instances of incubation reported. Medical officials note limited data and urge monitoring for any unusual clusters or escalating symptoms amid public health guidance.
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Vester
Mason City
M’kinley School
Rebelven Fe
Hlinois
Snaemenenens
Canton
Ohin
Cheney Talking Machine Company
Cheney
A. Leath & CO
East Fourth St
Waterloo
Moutet
MLS
Cuticura
Biby
Cross
Influenza Hamlin's
Hin
Ben
Ujol Laboratories
Dia
Il Gil Co
New Jersey
Nujel Travis
Pedthas Daster Prain
Nujel
Lux
Woodbury’s
Newbro
Colgate
Andghede
Funke
Happy Boy
Bishop
Highland
Crane
Whiting
Congress
Marguerite
Pinaud
Armand
Tetlow
Daggett & Ramsdell
Pond
Jergen
Mary Garden
Wright
Boston
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