Death of Dr. Cleveland L. Thomas Dentists in Washington
Dr. Cleveland L. Thomas a long time resident and practicing dentist in Washington died at his West Washington street home after a brief illness from irregular typhoid fever. Born January 18 1885 in the county he studied at Northwestern Dental College and Iowa State University before practicing in Hazleton and then Washington. He married Lena Grush December 21 1910 and is survived by his wife son Stanley his mother and several siblings. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 20 p m in Miller chapel with interment at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Cleveland L. Thomas
West Washington Street
Thomas
Dr. Thomas
Northwestern Dental College
Chicago
Iowa State University
Hazleton
Washington
Carney
Lena Grush
Stanley
T. W. Thomas
J. P. EB
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B. F. Thomas
Pasadena
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Poincare Favored In France Election Odds Forecast
Paris reports three to four to one for M Raymond Poincare to win the French presidency as the election nears. The piece notes Poincare’s popularity and deft handling of the press including frank talks with journalists while keeping foreign affairs confidential.
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Paris
France
M. Raymond Poincare
M. Poincare
Theodore Roosevelt
National Baseball Commission Meets Amid Johnson Illness
The National Baseball Commission convenes in Chicago with President Ban Johnson absent by illness. Officers to be elected, annual reports read, and a likely decision on two minor league issues. Evidence from last week’s meeting included uniform player contracts and the minor league salary limit.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
National Baseball Commission
Johnson
August Herrmann
National Association of Minor Leagues
Button Company Does Big Business
The American Pearl Button company reports its best year, with a larger payroll of 120 workers, 72 cutters, new finishing machines, a 125-horse boiler, and expanded facilities. Production reached 605,222 gross, up from 416,748 in 1911, with half-year and full-year breakdowns and ongoing plans to add equipment as demand requires.
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American Pearl Button Company
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Washington
Wilson Will Push Pending Trust Cases
Washington January 16. As Wilson’s inauguration nears interest centers on the choice of Attorney General to push government trust cases. The government has several major suits pending including efforts to dissolve the United States Steel Company and the International Harvester Company.
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Tration
Taft
New Haven Railroad
Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States Steel Company
International Harvester Company
Iowa Riflemen Schedule Dates for Intercollegiate Championship
Iowa City Jan 16 The schedule for the National Intercollegiate Rifle Association championship lists Iowa dates against California January 11 United States Veterinary College January 18 Purdue January 25 Kansas February 1 Louisiana February 8 Michigan February 15 Minnesota February 22 Missouri March 1 Nebraska March 8 Oklahoma March 15 Washington March 22 West Virginia March 29 Wisconsin April 5. The first local match results will be released from Washington. The Iowa team seeks to defend a rising reputation after recent national titles and a coaching change uncertainties ahead.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
University of California
United States Veterinary College
Purdue
Kansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
DOUGHERTY BROS SALE PROMOTES WOVEN WEAR AND SNOWED SORROW
The item notes a Dougherty Bros clearance sale with wool sweaters priced at one dollar and fifty cents and fifty cents for ladies and girls. It also reports Miss Ethel Cowles of Fort Madison in a prolonged stupor at 1307 Des Moines Street diagnosed as a peculiar hysteria tied to her mother’s death, with grief affecting speech and appetite.
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Fort Madison
Ethel Cowles
Des Moines Street
Foley Kidney Pills advertisement claims cures for backache and kidney issues
An early 20th century advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills promising to cure backache strengthen kidneys correct urinary irregularities build up tissues and remove excess uric acid. It warns against substitutes and claims prevention of Bright's Disease and diabetes.
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Bright
Nineteen measures presented in Iowa House
Des Moines reports nineteen bills introduced in the Iowa House including a non partisan judiciary and a mothers pensions measure. Other proposals cover income tax amendments, jury system reforms and a prohibition on interracial marriage with penalties. A sickness remedy advertisement concludes the item.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Klay
Sioux County
Shankland
Polk
T. A Kingland
Winnebago County
Skunk Hides In Mail Cause Trouble At Decatur Post Office
A parcel of fresh skunk hides mailed by a rural route trapper disrupted Decatur’s parcel post. Clerks fled for relief and the package was returned to the sender.
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Skunk
Decatur
Prayer Meeting Preparations Ahead of Second United Presbyterian Services
Notice lists hosting homes Mrs H F Samson J F Simp son R P Lewis and I R McKenry for an 7:30 pm prayer gathering this evening. Public invited. Friday 7:30 pm preaching service at Second church also open to all.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
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