Harding Stirs The War Spirit in Cedar Falls
Governor W J Harding urged 4000 Cedar Falls listeners to back the war effort, defend liberty bonds, and support allied forces until the Kaiser is defeated. He praised Iowa soldiers, condemned peace talks while Berlin remains unconquered, and defended his English language proclamation amid debate on foreign tongues and language in schools and pulpits. He called for universal flags and deportation for non-supporters and urged War Memorials to honor fallen soldiers.
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Forign
Iowa
Berlin
Gov. Harding
America
Cedar Falls
Strom
Sac City
Manoe
Winterset
Interset
Annoxville Hospital to Care for Social Disease Victimey
Des Moines Sept. 1 The conversion of the state inebriate hospital at Knoxville into a state hospital for venereal diseases was discussed at a State House meeting with the Governor military officers the state board of control and health officials present. The Knoxville buildings can house about 490 people and only 14 inebriates remain. Officials say a dedicated facility is needed to treat venereal diseases and may be created under military necessity with possible legislative action. Over $24 000 has been appropriated by the federal government for disease fighting in Iowa and is available.
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Des Moines
Knoxville
State House
State Board of Control
State Board of Health
Attorney General's Office
Iowa
Republicans Center Effort in Getting Out Vote
Des Moines Iowa Sept 16 Charles A Rawson chairman of the Republican state central committee will hold conferences this week with district committeemen and Republican leaders at Creston Council Bluffs Sioux City and other central Iowa points to plan GOTV efforts for the Republican state ticket in Iowa on election day first Tuesday in November. Indications show this may be the lightest state election turnout as many voters will be in the army and use absent voter ballots while few soldiers are expected to vote and the remaining voters require prodding to reach the polls.
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Des Moines
Charles A. Rawson
Republican State Central Committee
Creston
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Iowa
Ire destroys big elevator at Onawa
Onawa Iowa September 16 a destructive fire caused total loss of the Harper Murphy grain elevator with machinery and 11000 bushels of corn wheat and oats The aggregate loss is more than 26000 with insurance under 60 percent The fire started in the loft near the electric motors and was discovered after noon Mr Murphy tried to fight the blaze but was driven out by heat and smoke Several residences caught fire but homes were not greatly damaged The fire department focused on saving other property The grain destroyed included 6000 bushels of wheat and 35000 bushels of corn and oats
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Onawa
Harper & Murphy
Murphy
Quarter Straight For Shave In Sioux City
Sioux City Sept 16 Haircuts 50 cents and shaves 24 cents were the new rates when the union barber shops opened this morning. The Briras were decided upon at a joint meeting of master and journeyman barbers. Prices on all services to improve appearance rose, with plain shampoos and massages at 40 cents, up 5 cents. The cheapest tonic listed at 25 cents.
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Sioux City
Union
Real Estate Transfers in Black Hawk County
Real estate transfer notice from Black Hawk County Abstract Co shows a deed involving Minerva I Huay and a parcel described as part of the SEM of E787. The text references a transfer and includes a financial or parcel notation but lacks full names and clear details.
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Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Minerva I
Huaythe
Days of Old Come Alive at Cedar Falls Fair Exhibit
Cedar Falls on Sept 1 featured the Cedar Falls Commercial Club historical collection at the Cedar Valley fair. School children toured a double booth of old tools and devices from 50 years ago, with Mrs. Joseph Chase leading pioneer women to explain items from gun locks to mortars and pestles. The display, part of Black Hawk county’s 75th anniversary celebrations, drew crowds alongside war exhibits as locals recalled life before modern conveniences. Citizens were urged to buy Liberty Bonds to protect freedoms and future generations.
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Cedar Falls
Gov. W. J. Harding
Cedar Valley Fair Grounds
Potsdam
Germany
Tosgine
Black Hawk County
Joseph Chase
Pearson Goes to Europe to Study Allied Food Needs
Ames Iowa Sept 16 President R A Pearson of Iowa State College heads a U S Department of Agriculture agricultural extension mission to Europe. He travels with eight colleagues to Singland France and Italy to gather data on food conditions, machinery use, labor, livestock, herd depletion, seed supplies, and potential European imports.
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Ames
R.A. Pearson
Iowa State College
Europe
United States Department
Singland
France
Italy
United States
Two Killed and Four Hurt In Auto Crash Near Oskaloosa
At 1 o clock Sunday morning on Much akinock road five miles south of here two youths died and four others were seriously injured when a car skidded during a sharp turn and plunged over a road bank into a field. The dead are Warner White and C Elmer Wrey. Injured are Dayton Smakey Walter Johnson Harold Burke Samuel Marks. Most residents of this city except Marks who hails from Farmington Iowa. White, 20, was son of coal operator S W White. McKey, son of contractor John D McKey, was another victim. The car was traveling at high speed before the crash.
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Oskaloosala
Muchakinock Road
Here
Warner White
C. Elmer Wrey
Dayton Smakey
Walter Johnson
Harold Burke
Samuel Marks
Marks
Farmington
White
S. W. White
MccKey
John D. McKey
Meckey
Red Cross donations rise after bread substitution fines
In Burlington Iowa on September 16, the Red Cross gained 305 dollars via United States food administration collections from bakers who admitted bread used with short substitutes. Names include George Papantonoplons Tony Coles J F Saar John Andon and G J Doolittle. Burlington grocers added 347.58 dollars to Des Moines County War Club for price violations.
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Burlington
Red Cross
United States Food Administration
George Papantonoplons
Mason City
Tony Coles
J. F. Saar
Clinton
John Andon
G. J. Doolittle
Carson
Burlington Grocers
Des Moines County War Club
What Is Rheu Why Sufferers Should Realize
The text claims rheumatism is a blood infection caused by uric acid poison and asserts health hinges on pure blood. It warns against superficial salves and urges deeper action into the blood, implying a permanent relief approach.
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Rheu
S S S Blood Purifier Advertisement Claims Cure
An early 20th century ad promotes S S S blood purifier as a cure for ailments linked to "poison" in the blood. It asserts long use over fifty years, promises to purify blood and relieve rheumatic poisons, and offers free physician consultation from Swift Specific Company in Atlanta.
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Swift
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Warns People to Purchase Gifts for Christmas Early
Washington DC September 16 Edward A Filene director of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States asks local and state patriotic societies to aid wartime holiday efforts Retail stores should publish immediate details of the program with six rules for retailers Normal working hours should stay the same no increase in staff Christmas gifts should favor useful items only shop for children spread purchases across October November December deliveries limited customers to carry their own packages and avoid overloading the season.
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Washington, D. C
Edward A. Filene
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Wiene
The Making of a Famous Medicine and Lab Visit
A vivid account describes the making of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It highlights herb gathering, solvent extraction, sterilization, pasteurization, and sterile bottling. The piece notes widespread patient letters praising its use for "woman's ills" and health restoration.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
American wounded listed in Ottawa casualty report
The Ottawa casualty list published today notes American servicemen wounded. Included are Private Guy Hampton of Des Moines and others, with disease deaths also recorded among the casualties.
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Ottawa
Ont
Pvt
Guy
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War Department
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Ingebirgeten
Georges F. Kelly
Wankon
Standford
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Southern Illinois Coal
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