Authorities Crack Down on Adulterated Foods at State Fair Grounds
State detectives and officials seized adulterated products including orangeade, cider, Hamburg steak and sausages at the Iowa state fair grounds. Vendors were warned of arrest under the state pure food law while Commissioner Barkey ordered colorings banned and orangeade sold in natural color. Also reported is the death of B Holbrook a northwest Iowa banker in Long Beach California at 76 after asthma and heart disease.
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Chittichk
Barney
B. Holbrook
Iowa
Long Beach
Cal
California
Calhoun Case Up Again In San Francisco
San Francisco August 29 After a heated legal battle by Patrick Calhoun to drop indictments from the Oliver grand jury the murder case is set to resume in Judge Lawler's courtroom. Verbal fireworks are expected as Calhoun and his lawyers clash with the district attorney and court officials amid sharp accusations and bitter partisan remarks.
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San Francisco
Patrick Calhoun
Masietne
Mionaire Traction
Oliver Grand Jury
G@alhaun
Lawler
Tribunal of Justice
James L. Gallagher
Fickert
Calhoun
Notice to real estate men from CHAS GORHAM
A notice from CHAS GORHAM of Wapello County withdraws his farm from listing and references ca 653 sets. The item appears as a public notice directed at real estate agents, removing the property from consideration.
Iowa board aims to protect home industries in state report
Des Moines August 29 the state board of railway commissioners says every Iowa industry should be protected to the utmost and that freight rates should not disadvantage local shippers. The commission urges strengthening home industries to boost Iowa labor and capital by manufacturing raw materials produced in the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Railway Commissioners
Carroll
Iown
Lowa
Judge Smith McPherson Rules Liquor Sales Immune After Full Compliance
The Journal notes a Saturday night ruling by Judge Smith McPherson on liquor sales. He held that even with full compliance including consent and hours, sales in a room without back doors screens or furnishings remain illegal, but the seller is immune from prosecution if such compliance is shown.
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Iowa
Smith McPherson
Saturday Night
Iowa City Heiress Seeks Mills County Land Return
Mrs Pelle Gray Curtis awaits Judge Cornell's ruling in Council Bluffs on a suit against Mary S Armast and others. She claims nearly 200000 dollars of Mills County farm land and its income for years belong to her and other heirs, alleging undue influence over her grandmother to sign a forged power of attorney deed.
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Iowa City
Pelle Gray Curtis
Cornell
Glenwood
Council Bluffs
Mary S. Armagast
James D. Andrews
Mills County
Death of Bernard Reported from Onawa
Onawa reports the death of Bernard, with details not fully disclosed in the message received here dated August 29. The notice notes a local figure whose passing is acknowledged by community sources.
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Onawa
Bernard
Bath parlor mishap may cost association $5,000
Des Moines reports Mrs. Mattie Vernon alleges her husband Leo Vernon died from infection after an attendant rubbed his legs in a bath parlor causing an abrasion. She claims a $5,000 policy held with the Iowa State Traveling Men's Association should pay. She filed suit in district court Saturday.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
Mattie
Vernon
Leo Vernon
Traveling Men’s Association
Priest Injured After Night Fall at Centralia Home
Rev P A R Tierney pastor of the Catholic church at Centralia near Dubuque Iowa was seriously injured when he fell headfirst down 15 feet of stairs at his home Friday night He remained unconscious and suffered a deep gash in his cheek requiring a dozen stitches at Mercy hospital in Dubuque.
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Dubuque
Iowa
P. A. R. Tierney
Centralia
Here
Mercy Hospital
Cast Aside at Washington Promises Novel Treatment of Divorce
Amusements notice announces Cast Aside a play from Chas. K. Harris arriving in Washington September 2. Critics praise its originality in story and handling and its focus on sex relations and divorce, noting the rising public interest in problem plays and the potential influence on reform.
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Chas. K. Harris
Washington
New Auctioneer Dan Wenger Takes Local Field
Dan Wenger returns from Chicago after completing the Jones National Auctioneering School and will start work locally with Wenger Bros. of Wayland. He brings farm experience and stock valuation knowledge and will offer reasonable prices and full dedication to auctioneering. Dates can be arranged by calling Mr Wenger at 192.
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Dan Wenger
Chicago
Jones National Auctioneering School
Wenger Bros
Wayland
Mr. Wenger
Wenger
Des Moines Man Receives Sentence for Assault on Mrs Kassman
A. W. Rice, an Anti-Saloon League detective linked to the Yeager neglect case, is sentenced to 30 days jail or a $100 fine for assault and battery on Mrs. Freda Kassman. With no funds, he was jailed after grabbing and dragging her in her home while seeking evidence of a disorderly house.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. W. Rice
Mra
Freda Kassman
Rice
Anti-Saloon League
Yeager
Kassman
Iowa Corporations Face Penalties for Late Reports
Des Moines reports that about 900 Iowa corporations failed to file annual reports with Secretary of State Hayward by the July deadline. If not in by September 1 they incur a $2 penalty, with $2 more each month up to $10, then the fine continues until filed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hayward
Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments
Skeptics doubt Stegner's claim but advertise a fragrant arnica salve that allegedly relieves burns cuts scalds wounds boils felons eczema eruptions chapped hands sprains and corns. Available for 25 cents at J B Lemmon Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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J. B. Lemmon, Lemmon's
Child Dies After Pupil Eats Pills Prescribed for Mother
A Hopkinton child, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kusman, died after consuming pills prescribed for the mother. Authorities report accidental ingestion and pending investigation.
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Hopkinton
Jaws
Carl Kusman
Cant Escape the Uplift The Man Who Loves a Woman
A compact quip notes how passion lifts a man who loves a single woman and hints that loving multiple people can lift him as well in a playful social column.
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Wax
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