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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
1
The Des Moines campaign promotes economic buying of heavy goods now to boost spring demand. It argues that purchasing farm machinery and building materials now will keep factories operating, create jobs, and help families meet necessities. Farmers' profits rise while merchants struggle, yet the plan aims for broad, necessary purchases.
Des Moines deputy Sheriff John Bonham headed to St Charles to arrest Bernard Cushing after a Polk county grand jury charged him with assault with intent to murder. Cushing is accused of firing three shots from a revolver at D B Witmer, a farmer five miles north of Des Moines for whom he worked.
The completion of the addition to St. Joseph's Mercy hospital in Clinton expands capacity with 100 new beds and a modern operating room, at a cost of $100,000. The project makes Clinton well supplied with both a general hospital and an isolation hospital.
William Crafts, a night cashier, was gagged and found unconscious at a local cafe. He later recovered enough to identify his assailant as a black man who entered through the kitchen. The thief stole 15 pounds in cash and Crafts remains in serious condition.
The Des Moines saloon petition case will be heard in district court next week before Judge Utterback. If a decision is not reached by February 15 the city council orders the saloons to close.
Des Moines police report a burglary at the Little Mission Church on Southwest Thirty third. Thieves stole goods valued at 375 dollars, leaving behind limited clues.
Columbus Junction resident D. K. Shaver, the town’s oldest citizen and the oldest printer in Iowa, celebrated his 92nd birthday anniversary last week.
One of Iowa's finest theatres has just been completed and opened to the public in Grundy Center, marking a significant cultural addition to the town. The new venue promises high quality performances and community use.
Postmaster Riseley received notice from Washington that free mail delivery will be established for Rockwell City with one carrier and one substitute. The town gains the distinction of the first in the state with free delivery.
The Marshalltown area faces a county government bill of 526 829 dollars for 1314, a rise of 47 599 dollars from 1914, with total taxes reaching 586 520 dollars. The figures imply broader fiscal pressure on Marsh residents and county services.
The Page county board of supervisors plans to seek a special act of the legislature to legalize bonds after county auditor Clifford Duke refused to sign the $59,000 issue. Eastern financiers had shown interest in taking over the bonds. W. F. Stipe consulted Attorney General Cossan in Des Moines to decide the next steps.
In Des Moines Mrs. August Sedden of Persia lay eleven hours in a trance and was pronounced dead by her physician. She heard sobs, funeral arrangements, and a minister’s service before sighing and surviving, though she remains in critical condition from the shock and illness.
At a creditors meeting for B. A. Lockwood Grain the advisory committee’s plan to have creditors take over the elevator properties for 65000 was refused. A stock company to run the elevators was proposed. Trustee M. McFarlin was told not to sell for under 60 percent of the 131000 appraised value.
A local meat shop launches a daily free soup program overseen by Miss Gibbs to aid the poor. Fresh soup will be prepared each day and served to schoolchildren and others at the shop, aiming to provide a kingly meal to the needy.
Humboldt Roy James and Clyde Spiker received sentences from Judge D F Coyle for the Chicago and Northwestern freight heist. James pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced for life. Spiker, 17, will be sent to the Anamosa reform school after Conductor Reynolds was shot by James.
A call has been issued for a meeting February 16 of the Iowa State Grain Dealers association. Arrangements are being made by Secretary W. J. Roy and E. G. Dunn of Mason City. Nearly 2000 visitors are expected to attend.
Newton Porter brothers renowned Colfax physicians were cleared when Judge Siwold halted the jury and directed a verdict of not guilty in the case over their administration of the Friedmann cure for tuberculosis.
Plans by the Mason City Commercial club to host the National Creamery Buttermakers' association annual convention in Mason City from March 9 to 12.
The Burlington reservoir at New London, built for 126,090 dollars, is nearly dry due to extreme drought. Water has been hauled by train from Burlington to a temporary reservoir to supply the town.
Fire destroyed the Nelson Bros. hardware and implement store in Cambridge. The loss is now estimated at about 18,000 with insurance covering roughly half the amount.
Algona report shows Mrs. Gus Newman, wife of a local farmer, maintained industrious poultry for eight months in 1914. From 150 hens she sold eggs and chickens totaling a substantial amount.
Eldon J. Ed. Trott, longtime Eldon merchant and resident, died at his parents home due to heart leakage. The decline followed illness and he was found to have died at the family residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Trott.
A promotional piece extols Western Canada’s vast natural resources and favorable soil. It urges farmers with capital to invest in livestock and implements, claims prosperity awaits those who pursue land freely, and invites readers to contact a Canadian government agent for details.
Bertha Manon of New York, described in the December Green Book, accepted to read a budding playwrights script after being asked to lead a role. After the second act she abandoned the effort, noting the author claimed originality while the character seemed ancient, quipping about age and novelty.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for headache biliousness indigestion and sour stomach. It claims a Cascaret at night cleanses stomach liver and bowels by morning with no stomach upset for adults and children.
Steve identifies the man as a prize fighter and warns that one who grins when angry signals danger. The exchange frames the speaker Gabe noting the subject’s strong face and tough occupation.
The 36th General Assembly began at the state capitol with W. J. Atkinson elected speaker and Lee W. Elwood as speaker pro tem. House and senate caucuses selected Democrats as leaders, while political tensions surfaced over wet and dry factions. Additional appointments followed in both chambers as reform measures and public-interest bills were outlined for the session.
J. Johnson of Lincoln Co Minn boasts 243 bushels from 244 sown last spring. Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wis promotes alfalfa potatoes timothy clovers and farm seeds with a mail order offer for a free catalog six seed packages and a vegetable sample pack for twenty cents.
A poorly written and acted play opens with a man lacking clear speech among friends in the audience. At curtain he yells for the author, then clarifies he was shouting for ether, not the author causing a confusion that amused the guests.
Trained nurses in Boston through their organization plan to guide the preparation of bandages sponges and first aid packages for hospital and field surgeons serving the European war. They offer to telephone for a nurse to verify the work and ensure proper preparation wherever women are involved.
The conversation centers on a woman whose husband works as a baseball umpire. Relatives want passes to games and propose outings to the ball park to roast Mitty's husband. This reflects family teasing tied to his umpiring role and attendance at matches.
In a playful exchange a chorus of travel boasts from children escalates with exaggerated family journeys to Panama Australia Egypt and beyond. The humorous dialogue features Uncle Bills Panama Uncle Jim Australia Father Egypt and Grandmother traveling far as a judge listens amused.
Philosophical quip contrasts Knicker with Smith as a reflection on wit and cunning. The line pits cleverness against the absence of others’ wits, suggesting humor through social observation and irony.
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