Death of Cedar Rapids Pioneer William J Snouffer at 81
William J. Snouffer of 428 Fourth Avenue West Cedar Rapids died at home at 3 a.m. aged 81 from heart paralysis. A pioneer resident who arrived from Maryland on December 17 1864 he is survived by his wife and five children John T Snouffer S S J J and Frank Snouffer and Miss Tillie Snouffer all of Cedar Rapids funeral plans await arrival of John T Snouffer.
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Nue West
Cedar Rapids
Paraalyeia
Snouffer
Maryland
John T. Snouffer
What Cheer
Iowa
S. S. J. J. and Frank Snouffer, and Miss Tillie Snouffer
Want Ad Seeks Help With Result Delivery
Classified notice states a local Journal seeks a reliable courier or helper to deliver results. Applicants should be punctual, have a valid address, and prior delivery experience. Compensation and hours to be discussed.
National Co operative Home Plan At Iowa Union Convention
Union men at the Iowa state convention in Muscatine in June will back a plan for a national cooperative home for aged and infirm workers including carpenters cabinet makers lithographers photo engravers box trimmers and cigar makers. The home would be built by joint union efforts and open to qualified aged and infirm members. Des Moines unions support the idea.
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Des Moines
Union Men of
Iowa
Muscatine
Ten Horses Die In Cedar Rapids Fire At A Avenue Barn
Fire at Hansen and Mentzer feed barn in Cedar Rapids destroys ten horses and damages Dr Griffiths veterinary hospital. Four animals were saved as Mort McLeod collapsed from smoke. Officer Gillen alerted firefighters who redirected water to save him and stop the blaze from spreading.
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Cedar Rapids
A. Avenue
Hansen & Mentzer
Mort McLeod
Tie
Gillen
Keokuk County Pioneer John C. Wilson Dies in New York
Word arrived from Sigourney Iowa that John C. Wilson elder of Keokte county died at his daughter’s home in New York City. A resident of a Harper area farm for over fifty years he will be moved to his Harper residence for a Saturday funeral conducted by the South English Ma sonic lodge in which he held membership. He was father of W L Wilson of this city.
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Sigourney, Ka
John C. Wilson
New York City
Masonic Lodge of
South English
W. Li. Wilson
Propped Dead at Pere Iowa Fire Claims Fred Norskow
Sabula Iowa April 27 Fred Norskow 60 died after assisting neighbors move furniture from a burning house. He collapsed from excitement and heart disease. The residence belonged to the Grieson estate and an ad- The brief item notes his death amid a house fire scene.
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Sabula
Fred Norskow
Hyomel Catarrh Remedy Promotion in Ad Text
An advertisement touts HYOMET as a cure for catarrh promising relief after one day of use. It notes the product contains no habit forming drugs and offers a pocket inhaler plus HYOMEL bottle for $1.00 with refills at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.
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Lemmon’s
Old Age and Its Shades in a Quirky Epistle
A humorous essay on aging contrasts sweet and sour old age, noting wrinkles and changes in appetite, early rising, and mood. It laments the loss of enthusiasm after seventy, remarks on wills, pie, and bank worries, and praises enduring interest in youth, flowers, books, and politics.
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Pie Trust
Joining house suffered damage in incident
A nearby joining house was damaged with losses estimated in the several hundred dollar range. No injuries are mentioned and no further details are provided.
Girl Burned While Riding Motorcycle Near Waterloo
A 19 year old Waterloo girl narrowly escaped death when her skirt caught fire from a flash of flame in the motorcycle carburetor. Her garments burned badly and her right leg was scorched before her brother could put out the blaze. She was riding with her brother.
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Waterloo
Assault on Attorney Sparks Fort Dodge Turmoil
In Fort Dodge Iowa on April 27 M F Odle attorney for the Civic league was assaulted by saloon sympathizers and fled to the post office. Two league members were threatened as about 200 to 300 onlookers watched mayor Ford intervene and disperse the crowd. No arrests reported. Odle threatens to notify the governor as saloon men hold a stay on a 1910 petition decision.
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Fort Dodge
M. F. Odle
Civic League
League
John F. Ford
Birmingham seeks $15100 damages in Des Moines coal suit
Maggie Birmingham administratrix of James Birmingham sues Des Moines Coal company in district court seeking $15100 indemnity for negligence alleged after her husband fell to the bottom of a 175 foot mine shaft and was killed.
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Des Moines
Maggie Birmingham
James Birmingham
Des Moines Coal Company
National Print Cutters Convene in Philadelphia
The National Print Cutters Association of America opened its annual session in Philadelphia on April 27, marking one of the first international labor conventions of the year.
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Philadelphia
National
Print Cutters’ Association of America
Rear Admiral Chauncey Thomas Retired on 176th Birthday
Washington April 27 Rear Admiral Chauncey Thomas was placed on the retired list on his 176th birthday the maximum age for active service. He was relieved as Pacific fleet commander by Rear Admiral Southerland and had served as division and fleet commander. Born in New York April 27 1850 he entered the naval academy from Pennsylvania in 1867 and held several ships and land posts throughout a long career.
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Washington
Chauncey Thomas
United States Navy
Thomas
Pacific Fleet
William Jr. H. Southerland
Admiral Thomas
New York
Naval Academy
Pennsylvania
Interstate commerce chartering debated by southern colleges
New Orleans April 27 The question before the southern pentangular debate is whether corporations conducting interstate commerce should be chartered and regulated by a national commission. Tulane University Vanderbilt University and the state universities of Virginia North Carolina and Georgia will participate with Tulane teams debating in North Carolina and with Virginia in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Tulane University
Vanderbilt University of Nashville
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Tulane
Golf Tourney Dates Set For Early July In Sioux City
A July state golf tournament date was confirmed after a meeting with Dr. B. R. Johnston of Cedar Rapids president of the Iowa Golf Association and Sioux City Country Club directors. The event will run the week of July 1 rather than the second week of July as previously planned.
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Sioux City
B. R. Johnston
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Golf Association
To Cure a Cold In One Day Take LAXATIVE BROMO
A vintage patent medicine ad promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes a refund guarantee by EB W. GROVE and features the grooved signature on each box. The price is listed as 25e.
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EB. W. Grove
Michigan Alumni Meet in St Louis Largest Midwest Reunion
Alumni of the University of Michigan gather in St Louis for a major reunion. The event draws former students from across the middle west and includes many prominent businessmen financiers and professionals.
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St. Louis
University of Michigan
Middle West
Ann Arbor
Mississippi Valley
Denver & Rio Grande Plans 115 Miles of Second Track
Denver officials say about 2 700 000 will be spent on 115 miles of second track from Helper Utah to Salt Lake City if stockholders approve issuing 25 000 000 adjustment bonds at today's meeting.
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Denver
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Helper
Utah
Salt Lake City
Taft Arrives in Philadelphia for Grant Birthday Reception
President Taft arrived in Philadelphia to attend an evening reception in his honor, hosted by the Union League to mark Grant’s birthday. The First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry will provide escort of honor during Taft’s stay.
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Philadelphia
Taft
Union League
Grant
Philadelphia City Cavalry
Grant banquet speakers listed for Americas club night
Pittsburgh, April 27. Vice President Sherman Senator Curtis and Representatives Crumpacker Nye and Dalzell will speak at the Grant banquet of the Americas club. The Vice President will respond to the toast Grant and others toast The Republican Party Republican Leaders and The American Republican.
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Pittsburgh
Sherman
Curtis
Kansas
Representative Crumpacker
Indiana
Representative Nye
Minnesota
Oliver
Representative Dalzell
Minnesota State Art Society Exhibition Opens in St Paul
The Minnesota State Art Society presents its annual show featuring painting sculpture handicraft and industrial arts in St Paul Minnesota. After a week in St Paul the exhibition travels to other Minnesota cities.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota State Art Society
Minne
Notice of business relocation to bank building
The business announces its move to the Citizens' Savings Bank building at the southwest corner of the square. It welcomes old customers and many new ones to the new location at 55tf Washington County Savings Bank.
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington County Savings Bank
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