Pola La Follette Engaged to La Follette Aide
Senator Robert M. La Follette and Mrs La Follette will announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Fola La Follette the actress to Alfred T Rogers a Janesville man and La Follette's political lieutenant and future law partner Rogers has long acted as La Follette's confidential advisor and is a prominent organizer The marriage would end Miss La Follette's stage career she is UW graduate who chose the theatre over a political path aligned with her father.
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Madison, Wis
Robert M. la Folllette
Miss Fola
Alfred T. Rogers
la Follette
Rogers
Janesville
Mies LaFollette
University of Wisconsin
Sensation in Texas trip of Thomas and Roosevelt noted
Iowa City Press reports renown for Pr. Cleveland L. Thomas and Theodore Mo Roosevelt during their tour of Texas and other states. In Kansas they registered as from Washington and newspapers mistook them for the president’s son, while papers described the S U S boys in lengthy stories.
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Cleveland L. Thomas
Theodore Moosevelt
Texas
Kansas
Washington
Thomas
Iowa City Press
Armory Friday Night Basketball Washington High vs Muscatine All Stars
Admission 25 cents for a basketball game at the Armory Friday night between Washington High School and the Muscatine All Stars. 6-26 Mr and Mrs E Roth of Wayland were in the city yesterday shopping. Special announcement regarding the National Pure Food and Drug Law Foley's Honey and Tar is not affected as it contains no opiates and is recommended for coughs colds and lung troubles. Sold by all Druggists.
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Armory
Washington High School
Muscatine ‘All Stars
Mrs. E. Roth
Wayland
City
Foley
Ali
Warning Against Skating on Reservoir Ice
M T Anderson warns the public to stay off the ice at the R R reservoir west of town as it is dangerously thin and cannot support weight. A light snowfall increases risk and another hard freeze is needed before it is safe. A recent incident nearly sank a team into 16 feet of water, horses saved.
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M. T. Anderson
R. R
Miona stomach tablets promise quick relief and guaranteed cure
The ad claims Miona stomach tablets contain chemically pure bismuth subgallate cerium oxalate sodium bicarbonate and nux vomica to strengthen digestion and calm nerves. It guarantees refund if no cure and offers relief from indigestion after meals and related symptoms.
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Columbia Pharmacy
Fast Friday Night Game Draws Crowd
Both teams are fast and promise a quick paced matchup Friday night. Come and see for yourself as fans anticipate a high speed contest between rivals.
Great Boss Week in Chicago Coliseum Ring
An event titled Great Boss will occur in Chicago at the Coliseum during the week of March 16 to March 23. Officials announce a series of activities and contests led by local organizations and business leaders.
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Chicago
National Business Show to Feature Speed Typewriter Contest
Chicago hosts a major industrial exposition from March 16 to 23 at the Coliseum with an anticipated 26 exhibits and record crowds. The event includes a National Typewriter Speed contest with Miss Rose L. Fritz defending her world title, plus money counting and other office-device competitions drawing entrants from the United States Canada and abroad.
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Chicago
Coliseum
Irom
New York
United States
Canada
Rose L. Fritz
Australia
Fritz
Post office to raise box rents after April first
Government officials announce new quarterly box rents after April first to equalize rates at similar post offices. Call boxes cost 35 cents, small lock boxes 50 cents, large lock boxes 75 cents, and drawers 1 dollar.
Appendicitis Tip Ad Helps Columbus Junction Rider
John Smeltzer was a passenger for Columbus Junction this morning. HOW TO AVOID APPENDICITIS Most victims of appendicitis are those who are habitually constipated. Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restores the natural action of the bowels. Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nause ate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes. Sold by All Druggists.
Dentists Graduated Ahead Of Schedule In Iowa City
Iowa State University dentistry graduates Theodore Roosevelt Ackley L Thomas E VacDoren received D D S degrees ahead of the winter commencement to enable them to take state board exams Feb 6 7 and 8. The event included a sermon by Rev Dr Foulkes and was held in the university auditorium. A basketball game between W H S and Muscatine All Stars follows at the Armory for 25 cents.
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Iowa City Press
College of Dentistry
Maclean
Theodore Roosevelt
Ackley
Iowa
L. Thomas
Washington
E. VacDore
State Board of Dental Examiners
Prepare Por Poll and Winter
Good Roads Magazine urges road supervisors to keep ditches and culverts open for water flow before heavy rains. Avoid water standing. proper crowning and drainage are essential. Keep roads smooth with scrapers. In northern areas with deep snows prepare early to keep roads open for traffic.
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Good Roads Magazine
Waiter
Rural delivery service report totals petitions and routes
The report up to November 1 from the fourth assistant postmaster general shows 14 4382 petitions for rural delivery with 152028 adverse reports, 26785 routes in operation, 2 45 petitions pending, and 36657 rural carriers employed. Illinois leads with 2744 routes, Ohio second with 2475, Iowa third with 2200. The current year appropriation balance for new service is 1427802.32.
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Washington Star
Clinois
Ohio
Iowan
Porto Rico Legislature Approves $1 Million Roads Loan
The Porto Rico legislature authorizes a $1,000,000 loan to improve highways. Proceeds will be used to ease transport of island goods to market amid logistical difficulties. The move aims to boost road quality and commerce.
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Porto Rico
Noted Author Son Delights Practical Dad at Weeklies
Lady Gushington hails her son's writing while the practical father confirms he submits applications about once a week. The exchange appears in a Punch magazine style humor piece highlighting literary careers and parental pride.
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Gushington
Fashion Colors Dominate This Year Replacing All Black
Fashion trends push bright colors over black across clothing and footwear. The shift appears strongest in evening wear and country visit attire, where colored frocks and accessories show the greatest impact.
Accidental Shooting Fatality Near Marengo Iowa
Frank Cooper 16 son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Cooper was found shot to death near his home five miles NW of Marengo. He had gone hunting before breakfast and did not return. The rifle lay beside him and authorities deem the death accidental as he likely slipped on ice causing the gun to discharge.
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Marengo
Iowa
Frank Cooper
Thomas Cooper
Basketball at the Armory Friday Night
Promoters advertise a good game of basketball this Friday at the Armory with high expectations for an exciting contest.
Cured of Long Trouble by King's New Discovery
C O Floyd of Kershaw South Carolina says after eleven years with consumption he was cured by Dr King's New Discovery. He weighed 135 pounds at his worst and now weighs 170. Cures many yearly. guaranteed at Stewart's Pharmacy. 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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Darrow
C. O. Floyd
Kershaw
Dr. King
Stewart's
Heading for Hire Promises Unplanned Home Building
Advertisement notes a craftsman offering unplanned house construction work by H. J. Ross with a telephone contact 213. The terse notice urges customers to hire without plans or specifications and claims expertise in this class of work.
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H. J. Ross
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U. S
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