Two Cent Fare Up to Governor and Legislative Fight
A constitutional dispute centers on a two thirds vote requirement for a two cent fare bill. Speaker Kendall and the Attorney General argue the measure falls under a specific section. Senator Miller’s floor speech accuses the governor and paper of misrepresenting veterans funds use. The episode ends with motions to reconsider failing and the incident likely closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Bremer
House
Privie Lege
Saved Her Son's Life In Ava Missouri
In the small town of Ava Missouri Mrs A Rupee writes that her son suffered severe illness beyond the physician’s help. Dr King’s New Discovery was given on druggist advice and the boy improved after a few weeks of treatment. He is now healthy and working as a carpenter. The product is touted as the best cough and cold remedy by Wangler Bros. druegists with free trial samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Dr. King
I-Goon
Amended Petition in Elliott v McElhinney Case
An amended and substituted petition was filed in district court regarding the sale in July 1903 of a majority stock in the County Telephone and Telegraph and Cedar Valley Telephone companies to T. K. Elliott and James Gardiner. The suit seeks collection on notes totaling 20,000 with eight percent interest since October 6, 1903, with vigorous defense expected. Lead attorneys listed include Boland & Law, Williams & Willoughby, and Mullan & Pickett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Billett Fortinag
Tok
Cape Promisez
Hay Agettos
Neys Boloa
Lempkie pleads guilty in Toledo assault case
In Lester township a feud led to a February assault at a creamery. Loula Lemptrecht alleged knife injuries from August Lempkie. Lempkie appeared, pleaded guilty, and paid a total of 88.60 including costs. Neighbor complaints and a July addendum mention prior hostility and a police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angrfat Lempkie
Peek
Kuhns
Lempkre
Léimpkie
Lester Township
Louis
Lemphrecht
Lemp- Me
Deed Gives Trustee Control Of Waterloo Property
Elias Harrison files a deed naming Emmons Johnson as trustee to protect his stake from Henry J. Beith’s death. J. A. Harmon notes a claimed perfect pill, Dr King’s New Life Pills, for liver and constipation, with Wangler Bros. druggists advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Beithson
Elias Harrison
Emmons Johnson
John Son
Harry ©. Harrison
St. Louis
Charles B. Harrison
Manhattan
Kansas
Hallock
Waterloo Township
Waterloo
Cedar River
City of Water
Whitney & ‘Sedgwick
Westfield Addition
City of
J. A. Harmon
Sizemore
West Va
Kidney and Bladder Trouble Advertising Claim
A vintage ad touts Swamp Root as the cure for kidney and bladder issues affecting both sexes. It promises quick relief, notes sample bottles and a free pamphlet, and invites readers to contact Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Dr. Kilmer &Co
Tinghamton
N.Y
Giant farm sale at Geneseo tops state attendance
Five thousand crowd packed the T. R. McElhinney farm in Geneseo township Tama county for a farm auction that drew about 5080 buyers and bidders. Horses and cattle sold well with two year colts at 150 to 225 dollars and cattle from 40 to 65 dollars per head. The sale, totaling over 20000 dollars, featured 312 cattle and a large herd, with ample noon provisions for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Mc .Elbinney
Geneseo Township
Tama County
Yarm
Mr. McElhinney
McEahinney
Grand Public Sale At Will Miller Farm Auction
The undersigned will sell at public sale on the Will Miller farm near Waterton. Items include horses a gelding mare and yearling, a spring colt, a herd of 72 Poland China hogs with sows and brood stock, 18 grade cattle, 15 brood sows, a three year old boar two spring boars, 8 grade cows, 24 yearling steers, a hayloader a walking plow and 66 full blood Plymouth Rock chickens. Cattle are Shorthorn and Angus, terms cash under ten dollars and credit on approved paper bearing 8 percent interest. Lunch at noon. Sale begins 12:30 pm. W H Miller & Son, Auctioneers.
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Will Miller
Vouth
Waterton
Eagly Center
Fiead
Fragt Torses
Erey
Poland
Wighteen
Bigelow
Plymouth Rock
RA Rodamar
W, Holland
H. Miller
Proprietora
RFD
How to Stay Young with Electric Bitters Claim
A testimonial from Mrs N F Rowan of Me Donolugh Ga credits Electric Bitters with reversing chronic liver and stomach troubles and blood illness that reddened her skin. She says she is about twenty years younger and can work in her husband’s store. Product sold by Wangler Bros Drug Store for 50 cents.
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N. F. Rowan
Donolugh
Cage
Aty Wangler Bros
Waterloo churchmen form men's club at parish gathering
In Waterloo First M. E. church a meeting of local churchmen discussed forming a men’s club. Speakers Paul Davis Ed Miller and Roy Shoemaker urged organization to boost Waterloo’s progress. A by‑laws committee was named with Paul Devis Roy Shoemaker and F. M. Wilson. Social singing followed by performances.
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Bo A. Boggs
Paul Davis
Wien
Clib
Ed. Miller
Roy Shoemaker
Waterloo
Philip Elliott
Cart City
Omaha
Boges
Paul Devis
F. M. Wilson
Drs. Brinkman
Harry and
Flolen Byrnes
Local church activities and society notices
Lenten devotions at Christ Episcopal Church are at 10:00 a.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays with a short discourse at evening. Mrs Boote hosted the Dorcas society at her Allen Street home with a fine supper at 6:00. An election of officers followed a meeting. M Mrs Frywax was named president, Mrs Slade vice president, and Mrs Boynton secretary. A committee of Skree was appointed to visit members and discuss business.
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Mim. Frywax
Mra. Slade
Mrn Boynton
Skree
Christ ‘Episcopal Church
Council Set To Debate Water Franchise Tonight
City officials and out of town delegates from National Construction Co of South Bend Indiana meet with Mayor aldermen and engineers to discuss a water franchise. A special session is planned tonight in the council rooms with bids guidance and possible concrete plans emerging from expert testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Cole
National Construction Company
South Bend
Indiana
Gouticll
Wat
A J Edwards in Laporte on Dual Mess Today
A J Edwards is reported in Laporte today facing a dual mess. Details are sparse but the local note places Edwards in the city amid two ongoing issues. Further updates are pending from official sources.
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A. J. Edwards
Laporte
Dual Mess
Public lecture on shop work and modern learning methods
A large turnout heard G. Jones discuss thirty years in machinist shop work and the shift from broad tool use to specialized tasks. He urged practical learning, warned against cheating employers, and noted cost of entry. The talk led to free library entertainment plans and local market notes.
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Waterloo
G. Jones
Tha Revenue
Mr. Jones
Library Board
Destrons
Hare
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HW. Byers
Town
N. E. Kendall
Senate
Empkie
Lester Creamery
Terloo Justice Court
Loula
Lemptrecht and
August Lempkie
Tor Seme
State of Ohio
Toledo
Latcas County
Frank J. Cheney
F .L Cheney & Co
Hall
W. Cleason
Beal
F. J. Cheney& CO
T. B. McElhinney
Iowa
Top Noten
Waterloo Churches
Cole
Siindly
M. B. Church
Ware Chapel
Reherd
First Presbyterian Church
J. K. McQuilkin
Lester Spelling
Dunkerton
Emma Bennett
Commuities
Odd Fellows
William H. Barnes
Des Moines
Grand Lodge
Mason City
Cedar Rapttg
Dubuque
Jesup
Union
Mountandship
Supt
Hi- Hott
Hattie Gilay
Eroy
New Hartford
Phedi
Dn Adler
Rich Jabretss
Owatonna
Minn
Wangler Bros
Sweid
Mesdames
D. J. Wilson
G. H. Holgington
Elmo Bateman
Wilson
West Thirdtreat
Frank Hafa
W. H. Bailey
Brinkman
Liftring
Jesse
J. A. Bown
Bragdon
Cushman
Rabe
York’ City
Henderson
C. F
Blackhawk
Tra Alberts
Big Home
Huller Famiy
C. H. Dietrick
Beaumont
Texas
Waterloo Wholesale Lumber Co
Castoria
Chae Ldi
McLa McLaughlin E
Foster Co
Larson & Co
Q. H. Highmey
Dunham Bros
Meisch & Bath
Ler
Lk & Woodruff & Moirs
H. N. Mootbart
Yenney
B. H. Kandit
Ed Anderson
Mi Chapman
Wil
James ‘Taylor
Dewarrows
Sievert
Larraber Commission
Heronant
Brocks
Sycamore
Chicago
Atendy
HK Bog
Baive & Botthe
Dr. Adler
Cmee
Wangier Bros
Pete
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