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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1915

Page

6

Iowa News Briefs Outline New Army Battery Mustering

Iowa items report the second artillery battery to be formed in the state will be mustered in within days with Adjutant General Logan planning to go to Muscatine. About 130 enlistments are assured as Muscatine builds a $50,000 armory. Also noted are abduction charges in Guthrie Center, a fatal gopher hunting accident in Cherokee County, and various local developments including libraries, churches, and municipal clashes.

Towa Logan Muscatine Guthrie Center Aileene Downs Des Moines John Archer Jack Cavanaugh A. Tiddleman Hanzel Mansel Gladys McLuen George Anderson Diamond Township Cherokee County Anderson Horticultural Experiment Station Iowa State College James Shawan Haven Tama County Shawan Ruth Davis Jefferson Liberal Arts The State University Idéwa Prexy F. H. Shadle Boone Shadle Washburn Manufacturing Company Newton John McHowzh First National Bank of Sioux City Merchants and Metals National Bank of New York City Clara Mark Burdette Farmers’ Institute of Glidden Charles H. Ferguson Keokuk John Ferguson

Protest Over Disbanding Cherokee Company M Fifty Sixth

Cheroke e business men plan a protest to Gov Clarke over the disbanding of Company M Fifty sixth regiment at Cherokee. They claim military politics influenced Iowa National Guard reorganization and that an armory built two years ago was leased for ten years. State officials deny political influence and note no responsibility for armory. Some towns accept the order. Cherokee may lose its armory, with material returned to the state. The article also covers recent weight and measure law amendments and marks a proposed historical site for Fairfield’s first state fairgrounds.

Des Moines Clarke State House Iowa National Guard Iowa United States War Department Fort Madison Charlton

Governor Clarke Meets Hull Aide Delegation On Hilsinger Bill

Governor Clarke hears Congressman Hull and a large Second District delegation urging swift passage of the Hilsinger sanitation bill. Opponents counter the arguments as the group presses for the governor’s signature while the bill awaits action. Oil inspectors for a two year term begin July 17 were announced: B. Risley Davenport. BR. M. Garrison Sader Rapids. D. Strock Waukon. 8. B. Humbert Cedar Falls. J.B. Wildman Marshalltown. J. W. Ramsey Garner. A. J. Beatrick Denison. Phomea Chengland Bedger. &. W. Kent Sioux City. G. S. Hardell Council Bluffs. John W. Hall Osceola. J. P. Barry Albia. T. Smith Burlington.

Clarke B. Risley Davenport BR. M. Garrison Sader Rapids D. Strock Waukon B. Humbert Cedar Falla J.B. Wildman Marshballtown J. W. Ramsey Garner A. J. Beatrick Denison Phomea Chengland Bedger W. Kent Sioux City

Sanitary Surveys and Rural Health Efforts Expansion

Federal and state health departments plan rural sanitary surveys to improve homes water, sewage, and barns with non coercive reports and recommendations. Iowa court ruling clarifies school district land rights in Davis county. State board of accountancy appointments announced.

Towa Bureau

Censure Attitude Prompts Possible Senate Inquiry Next Winter

Des Moines reports that shippers will press for a formal investigation by either the Senate or House Interstate Commerce Committee next winter, aiming to air Western case facts. The move targets Interstate Commerce Commissioner Daniels, aide to the President, amid strong Senate opposition to his confirmation. The piece notes Cummins and Kenyon opposed him and ties to broader rate-valuation debates, while also listing three new complaints by the Jews State Manufacturers' association before the Interstate Commerce Commission over mussel shell rates.

Des Moines Interstate Commerce Daniels Tate Senate House Interstate Commerce Committee Congress Interstate Commerce Commission Cumming and Kenyon Choire Cummins Interstate Commerce Committee Cumming Commission Senator Cummins Judge Towner House Clifford Thorne Jews State Manufacturers' Association Iowa American Pearl Button Company Washington Tillnois Central Et Brooksport Ill McKee & Bliven Button Company Muscatine Illinois Central Et Meron Ind Burlington Road Et Nashville

Des Moines Senator Challenges Arrest Rights in Court

In a Supreme Court appeal, Charles Cesana of Hamilton County argues that an unannounced posse entering his home to arrest him after a night of drunken riot posed a self defense risk. Senator Chase, who backed a failed bill to limit drunkenness as extenuation, presses for ruling on officer authority without a warrant. The court shows keen interest in this arrest without warrant issue.

Des Moines D. ©. Chase Supreme Court Charles Cesana Hamilton County Chase

Logan Department Store Fire Destroys Bolter & McCord Building

A blaze at Logan Department Store owned by Bolter and McCord destroyed the store and damaged adjacent buildings. The fire origin is undetermined and investigation is underway.

Logan Logan Department Store Bolter & McCord

May Build Library in Logan City Vote Planned

Logan residents will vote on a proposition to establish a city library here. Promoters stress access to a carefully selected reference collection and improved educational resources for the community.

Logan Accesa Hove

Phrase fragments echo unclear historical note

Fragmentary OCR text shows unnamed person and garbled phrasing. The readable bits do not reveal a clear event, date, or involved organizations. No identifiable individuals or places can be confirmed from the supplied snippet.

Low Round Trip Fares to California Expositions and Coast

Northern Pacific advertises low round trip fares via Scenic Highway to California Expositions and the Pacific Coast with liberal stop overs. Tickets allow visits to both Expositions and Yellowstone via Gardiner Gateway. agent A M Cleland invites inquiries and offers folders and travel literature for 1915 vacation plans.

California Expositions Pacific Coast Northern Pacific North Pacific Coast Yellowstone National Park Gardner Gateway A. M. Cleland General Passlenger Northern Pacific Ry St. Paul Minnesota Adv

Professor Schmitz Endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills for Back Pain

A Oklahoma professor delivers a testimonial praising Dodd's Kidney Pills for long standing backache linked to Bright's Disease. He says three boxes over years relieved pain and prevented return, endorsing the remedy to others. Also mentions Murine Eye Remedy advertisement and related ocular product offerings.

B. W. Schmitz Thomas Okla Bright Dodd Atte Madicine Co Buffalo N. Y Ady

Dolan Confusion Skews Witness Testimony in Court

A witness gave a muddled statement to Judge Wade while identifying as Patrick J. Dolan. The exchange raised questions about his name and lineage, revealing confusion over origins and a purported purchase of a sign and identity.

Patrick J. Dolan Wade Dolan Lavinski Ym Tolan

Harvard dinner leaves Poussin puzzled by French

Our French. Professor Poussin, the Belgian ref uges professor at Harvard, was pained at a dinner in his honor by the applause for his description of ruined Louvain and wrecked Liege. Upon learning Harvard folks spoke little French his perplexity vanished and he smiled. He then quoted Mr Smith in Paris.

Poussin Harvard Louvain Liege Smith

Insomnia Remedies Cited By Topeka Woman

A Topeka woman credits Postum with ending years of insomnia nervousness and digestive trouble caused by coffee. She switched to Postum for meals, noting rapid improvement and five years of relief without medicines. Postum ads promote two forms, classic and instant, available from grocers.

Topeka Postum Elven Postum Co Wellville

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