60 Years Ago Sues for a Big Sum
A young man sues for eighteen thousand dollars after being hurt in Washington rail yards. The article notes a Des Moines report from January 23 and quotes Senator Dolliver discussing a past land office graft investigation and defaulter commissioner, highlighting historical political morals.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dolliver
Capital City Commercial College
Treasury
United States
Land Office
Times
Moral Regeneration Amid Public Prosecution Wave
The article argues that the imprisonment of eighteen prominent men in Oregon and Washington signals a rising public morality. It states this era of moral regeneration is sweeping both high and low and depends on the coming generation to maintain integrity in business, professions, and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Washington
Man Sues Rock Island for 14000 Over Washington Yard Accident
George Brannon of Columbus Junction sues the Rock Island Railroad for 14000 damages claiming a series of failures and drink related stupor led to his ejection in Muscatine and injury in Washington yards. He alleges the fall caused leg amputation after being run over by a train while seeking the depot.
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Iowa City
George Brannon
Columbus Junction
Rock Island
Washington
Muscatine
Cedar Falls High Wins Debating Contest
Cedar Falls Iowa January 25 The Cedar Falls high school team defeated Oelwein in a debate held in Cedar Falls by unanimous judge vote. The topic was whether United States cities should seek street railway solutions through private ownership.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa
Oelwein
United States
Residents tale of visits births deaths and errands
The County News records a series of local notices. Mrs Cassrothers arrived for a visit and later traveled to Washington on business. Edna Smith taught near Haskins and visited family. Helen Mayhew turned ten with a birthday party hosted by her mother Mrs Mayhew. Sherr Henson attended E M Funston’s funeral at Ainsworth.
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Sarah Casrothers
Washington
Sherd Wilson
Will Mitchell
Ode Ferguson
Ainsworth
Edna Smith
Haskins
Jim Shalla
Highland Township
Jugenheimer
Lou Jugenheimer
Jesse Marr
Ferguson
Burlington
Clyde Maxwell
F. M. Smith
Will Cunningham
Helen Mayhew
Helen
Mayhew
Sherr Henson
E. M. Funston
Funeral services for Mrs Koebel at Amish church
The funeral of Mrs. Koebel was held Sunday morning at the Amish church with interment in the Amish cemetery. Ben Gerrg of Ohio attended the service for his sister Mrs Koebel while Wo Van Sant of Crawfordsville was a business visitor there last week.
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Koebel
Ben. Gerrg
Ohio
Wo. van Sant
Crawfordsville
Local social notes and visits in the area
Mrs Musser and daughter of Olds visited Thursday. Joe and Nick Roth went to Brighton on business last week. Young people attended a literary at Olds Friday night. Wm Conover and family spent days with relatives near Swedesbury. Frank Rittler and family of Chicago visit Elizabeth Rittler. Rev Frank Stahl of South Dakota preached at the Mennonite church. Ben Roth visited relatives near Merrimac. Jake Gerig and wife of Noble visited relatives in town. Luther Kerr of Washington bought horses nearby last week. Ben Gerig of Ohio visits his brother the Rev Sebastian Gerig. Revival meetings to begin soon at the M K church.
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Musser
Olds
Joe
Nick Roth
Brighton
Conover
Swedesbury
Frank Rittler
Chicago
Elizabeth Rittler
Frank Stahl
South Dakota
Ben Roth
Merrimac
Jake Gerig
Noble
Luther Kerr
Washington
Ben Gerig
Ohio
Sebastian Gerig
M. K
Eureka Sunday school reorganized with new officers
January report notes Lawrence Grosscup elected superintendent Ethel Waters secretary Mrs Booth treasurer and Grace Hopping organist. Also mentions grain shipment to Brighton mill Alma Johnson visited Havre, Godwin Bros sale Charley attended. George Hopping sold a large black team for 8400 and Rev Sanders family sent New Year greetings.
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Eureka Sunday School
Lawrence Grosscup
Ethel Waters
Mrs. Booth
Grace Hopping
Howard Sigafoose
Brighton
Alma Johnson
Havre
Wilber Been
Charley
Godwin Bros
George Hopping
Sanders
Ibelen
Cheney
Washington
M. E
Huntaberry
Essiey and Sons
R. Beenblossom
George Brown
Coppock
Brighton residents move to California seeks healthier climate
On January 22 Tom Wood of Brighton shipped two car loads of hogs. Willis Hoskins offers his farm for rent. The family plans to relocate to California for their son Fred's health. A sled ride to McDowell chapel occurred Friday evening for a meeting. A. J. Morgan traveled to Brighton Tuesday. C. B. Morgan of Rubio is in Texas viewing land.
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Tom Wood
Brighton
Willis Hoskins
California
Fred
McDowell Chapel
A. J. Morgan
C. B. Morgan
Rubio
Texas
Clergy and local residents travel after family losses
Jan 23 notes travelers returning from Washington and La Junta, Colo. Rev A S Bailey aided Rev W R Sawhill after Monday evening events. Mrs Melva Elder and Fred Funston head home after the death of RE M Funston. D M Sullivan visits on business and reports his father is mending from a shoulder sprain. J T Beamer, W L Sharp, E M Funston, W H Keiper and C Chambers are among others returning or traveling for funerals or family matters.
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A. S. Bailey
Washington
W. R. Sawhill
Melva Elder
Fred J. Funston
RE. M. Funston
la Junta
Colo
D. M. Sullivan
Burlington
J. T. Beamer
W. L. Sharp
Keota
E. M. Funston
W. H. Keiper
Allentown
Iowa City student wins top intern honors at university hospital
The Iowa City Press notes a Washington boy excels in university work with Homeopathic Hospital interne selections for the coming year. Hervey Fulton Masson takes first honors and Cyril McLane Cron secures second after a week of rigorous tests.
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Iowa City Press
Washington
University Homeopathic Hospital
Hervey Fulton Masson
Cyril McLane Cron
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure and Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, and local firms endorse the firm. Cure taken internally, advertised to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Delegation Heads to Des Moines for County Officials Meetings
Chauncey Meyers E F Neal and Samuel McCleery leave for Des Moines to attend the State Association of County Supervisors and the State Association of County Treasurers convention set for January 23 24 and 25. Also note Roller Rink advertisement promising plenty of fun.
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Chauncey Meyers
E. F. Neal
Samuel McCleery
Des Moines
State Association of County Supervisors
State Association of County Treasurers
High School Debate Set For Friday in Auditorium
The Pella High and Washington High debate teams will compete this Friday evening in the high school auditorium. Officials expect a strong turnout and encourage community attendance.
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Pella
Washington High School
Homesekers Excursions Rail Offer on Select Tuesdays
On the first and third Tuesdays monthly the Iowa Central Railway offers round trip tickets to destinations in multiple regions. The fare is one fare plus 2.00 with liberal stop overs, covering many states and territories including Minnesota North and South Dakota Arizona Arkansas Colorado Idaho Iowa Kansas Louisiana Mexico Montana Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Utah Wisconsin and more. For rates and details contact agents or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn February 19.
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Iowa Central Railway
Northwest
Southwest
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Idaho
India
Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Mexico
Missouri
Nebraska
Montana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Utah
Wisconsin
Michigan
Wyoming
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Safer For Children Claim
An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is absolutely harmless for children and safe for all ages. It lists Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy as retailers selling the product.
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Cook & Sherman and
Stewart's Pharmacy
De Pot Taxi Service Raises Welcome Cheer in City
Frank Webb and Mr and Mrs S P Telford of Toluca Illinois attended the McFarland family reunion and plan to visit relatives in Columbus Junction before returning later this week. A testimonial from O Floyd of Kershaw SC praises Dr King’s New Discovery for curing lung trouble, noting weight gain and restored health after six months use, with trial bottles available at Stewart’s pharmacy.
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S. P. Telford
Toluca, Ill
McFarland
Columbus Junction
O. Floyd
Kershaw
8.C
Dr. King
Stewart's
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Evi
Dr. Edwards
J. E. Lemmon’s
Wellsville, N. Y
the County News
Journal
Wayland
Chas. D. Gorham
Clay
C. Chambers
Work & Meek
West Side
Presbyterian Church
Smith
L. D. Young
Just
WM. A. Whiting
Frank Webb
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