Washington County Judges Controversy Stirs District Nomination
The article details the 1 county convention struggles to nominate a resident judge for Washington county amid a backdrop of political combinations. It describes a secret alliance among Judges Preston Wilcockson and Myrulbot and the Washington delegation’s push for acclamation, with Bailey and Talbott as competing candidates and calls for redistricting to fix the system.
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Col. Brookhart
Mr. Bailey
Washington County
Washington
Jasper
Keokuk
Mahaska
Poweshiek
Jefferson
van Buren
Appanoose
Washington, Jefferson Nor
Washington Bar
Preston
Wilcockson
Bailey
Myr Ulbott
Poweshiek County
Ila
Poweshick
Talbott
Zelaya's Dramatic Coup Trial and Victory
An account of Nicaragua's long-time president Jose Santos Zelaya foiling a military plot by infiltrating the conspirators' meeting. He calmly joined their discussion, toasted loyalty to himself, smashed a wine glass, and soldiers burst in to arrest the plotters. He punished them leniently, imprisoning or exiling some.
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Zelaya
Nicaragua
United States
New York Sun
How to Keep Kitchen Walls Clean
A kitchen wall care tip recommends washing painted surfaces with bran water instead of soap. Mix one pint of bran in a gallon of water and apply for an hour to keep paint white and glossy and resist dirt better than soap and water.
Evangelist Billy Sunday Faces Saloons Over Petition
In Waterloo on July 13 the saloons circulate a consent petition ahead of Billy Sunday meetings in November. Brookhart plans to lead crack Iowa National Guard in Des Moines the 167th. Sunday has not settled with his wife yet.
How to Kill Dandelions
In spring dandelions mar the lawn. A proposed remedy is to fill a medicine dropper with gasoline and apply a few drops directly to the center of each plant to kill it. This approach mirrors old garden lore cited in period notices.
Petition drive and anti saloon campaigns duel for city votes
Circulating petitions by saloon interests clash with anti saloon activists in a local contest. Both sides predict victory as publicity campaigns are planned. Saloons aim to file their petition before Sunday while anti saloon groups push education efforts.
Brookhart to Command Iowa National Guard Practice Camp
Adj. General Logan ordered Iowa National Guard marksmen to assemble in Des Moines on July 16 for state practice to select the team for the national contest at Camp Perry, Ohio. Col. S. W. Brookhart will command the camp.
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Des Moines
Adj
Logan
Iowa National Guard
Camp Perry
Ohio
S. W. Brookhart
Dubuque man presumed drowned after bridge dive
Bloodhounds tracked 60 year old Demuth from his East Dubuque farm to Eagle Point high bridge Monday night. The trail ended at the bridge and dogs were withdrawn. It is believed Demuth leaped from the bridge and was drowned.
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Dubuque
Demuth
East Dubuque
Eagle Point High Bridge
Decatur
Injury to Erickson Boy in Elk Horn Farm Accident
An 18 year old named Erickson living in Elk Horn was seriously injured when he fell in front of a mowing machine driven by his father. The team became frightened and ran away. The boy was terribly cut.
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Erickson
Elk Horn
Commission in Mason City Y line blocked by court
Des Moines July 13 The state board of railroad commissioners were enjoined from enforcing a plan for a Y at Mason City linking the Milwaukee and the Northwestern. The Northwestern challenged the order and the courts will decide if the commission has the authority to issue it.
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Des Moines
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Mason City
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Not Settled Yet in Coffin Separation Case
Fort Dodge Iowa July reports misfired on a settlement in the separate maintenance suit of Mrs. Coffin against Father L. S. Coffin. The dismissal was without prejudice and can be renewed. Coffin’s friends say no settlement yet and the matter will be aired in court with full facts disclosed.
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Fort Dodge
Coffin
Rights battle over forced settlement drag claim
A legal dispute discusses attempts to pressure Coffin into a large settlement for his wife through coercive drag tactics, highlighting a strategy aimed at avoiding full litigation.
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Ing
Coffin
Train Hits Handcar Worker Near Fort Dodge
Hamilton Northwood a 68 year old section hand died after being struck by a train while crossing a bridge on a handcar with four companions. The others escaped by jumping clear. Northwood was brought to Fort Dodge but died minutes after arrival.
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Fort Dodge
Hamilton
Northwood
Here
Para
Sole bogus seed corn case in Red Oak growers
K. D. Roberts of Red Oak is under arrest for selling ordinary seed corn as tested seed corn in Benton County. Farmers paid $2.50 per bushel and were forced to replant. The Pure Food Commissioner ordered the arrest after investigation.
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Creston
K. D. Roberts
Red Oak
Robers
Benton County
Pure Food
Roberts
Muscatine to Host 35th Iowa Regiment Reunion
Muscatine hosts the biennial reunion of the 35th Iowa Regiment on September 14 and 15. Comrades who have not met for years are expected to gather in the city for the two day event with plans under way.
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Muscatine
35Th Iown
Wartime Discourse Gathering Planned in Coming Weeks
A program to time and enjoy two days of discus sing war time stories is mentioned. Arrangements will be completed over the next few weeks for the gathering.
Death of Roy C Hull in California Navy Hospital
William L Curtis received word of the death of his nephew Roy C Hull in the U S naval hospital in California. Hull had served long in the Navy and retired last year due to health. He was once offered 5000 a year by Lord Charles Beresford to serve in the English navy. Curtis and his brother Ed C Curtis will travel to Oklahoma tonight to attend the funeral.
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Columbus Janetson
William L. Curtis
Roy C. Hull
U. S. Naval Hospital
California
Roy Hull
U. S. Navy
Charles Beresford
Curtis
Ed C. Curtis
Oklahoma
Siamese Language: Mix of Far Eastern Dialects
The Siamese language blends many dialects and languages from across the region. It incorporates Chinese Malay Mon Cambodian Sanskrit Pali and other tongues in a complex linguistic mix.
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Far East
Has His Coming: Richmond Drummer's 47 Hour Beat
A Richmond musician drummed non stop for 47 hours to mark a personal milestone. The piece ends with a patron anticipating his rest as the performer completes the long endurance act.
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Horny
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