MacBride Honored at University Commencement
Iowa City June 14 Prof Thomas Hi Macbride the oldest faculty member in service received top honors at the university exercises. Prof Bolhumil Shimek head of botany presented him hundreds in appreciation and stock in the Lake flat sternetatery. The Laboratory will be renamed the MacBride Lakeside Laboratory. He will take a year’s vacation to study field specimens.
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Iowa City
Thomas Hi. Macbride
Bolhumil Shimek
Department of Botany
Macbride
MacBride Lakeside Laboratory
Pioneer showman W W Williams dies at Manchester
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for W. W. Williams a Manchester resident and famed pioneer showman born in 1849 in Earlville New York. He joined P T Barnum circus at fifteen and spent twenty one seasons touring the United States and abroad before retiring to travel with noted acts. He logged about 270000 miles in his career by wagon and rail and performed with many historic tent shows.
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Manchester
W. W. Williams
Williams
United States
Earlville
N. Y
Delayen
Wis
Whitewater
P. T. Barnum Circus
Union
The
Spooners
Bob Buchanan
Sharpleys
Hi Henry
P. T. Barnum
van Ambureh
Geo. Dellaven
Montgomery Queen Circus
Cole Bros
Sells Bros
Joni Robinson
Forepaugh
Burr Robbins
Ringling Brothers
The Missing Bride by Walt Mason
Walt Mason laments Lillian Russell’s absence from a wedding scene and hints she may wed this June. The piece blends verse with a note that President Cooper and stenographers work on a county fundraising drive of 45,000 dollars and a larger goal of 500,000 for libraries and laboratories as the school prospers.
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Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell's not j ++ ' , as “ arouna Perel
Ak Gas
Lillian
Wien
Cooper
Supreme Court upholds lump sum Iowa food inspection fee
Des Moines June 14 The U S Supreme Court affirms that Iowa pur e food law inspection fee set as a lump sum is constitutional. Attorney General George Carson notes Iowa has collected over $20 000 in fees under the statute and welcomes the ruling reported via AP from Washington.
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Des Moines
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
George Carson
Associated Press
Caroline Ingham Dies in Algona at 81
Mrs. Caroline Ingham wife of Wm I Ingham president of Kossuth County Bank died in Algona Iowa Tuesday funeral held yesterday She was eighty one and had lived in Iowa over fifty years Survived by husband four children and a brother Children include Harvey Ingham of Des Moines Mrs M Coxsee Omaha Mrs W B McChesney Iowa City and Mrs Chas Russell Omaha
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Algona
Iowa
Caroline Ingham
Des Moines
M. Coxsee
Omaha
W. B. McChesney
Iowa City
Chas. Russell
Auto Plunges Over Embankment Leaves Driver Injured
Farmhamville June 14 Berth Johnson a wealthy local resident is believed to be dying from injuries after an automobile he rode in plunged over an embankment and was pinned beneath debris The car overturned twice Don Crossinger the driver says a tire burst caused the accident He was not injured Johnson suffered multiple broken bones and internal injuries
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Farmhamville
Berth Johnson
Don Crossinger
Johnson
Hermed Surprise Death in Fort Dodge After Friendly Visit
Jacob Oleson a hermit in Fort Dodge Iowa collapsed and died from heart failure Monday after neighbors entered his home uninvited seeking to befriend him. They heard a body fall as he went to fetch a light and found him dead in the next room.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Jacob Oleson
Oleson
Fine Home Talent at the High School
Washington county events showcase a strong school program with Mrs Jyr Roberts delivering three readings and a male quartet opening the musical segment. Prof George H Betts of Cornell College lectures on Schools Yesterday Today and Tomorrow. Eighth grade graduation set for 2 pm with 21 graduates. Dr W S Athearn of Drake University to speak on The Earmarks of an Educated Man.
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Washington
Normal Institute
Jyr Roberts
Mra. Roberts
Weshingroy
Scotland
Persimmons
Darkey
Fort Sherman
A. C. Fuller
Frank R. Sage
Carl Hedges
A. C. Dewey
Helen Morton
Dewey
Morton
Mr. Fuller
Hazel Stewart
George H. Betts
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Betts
Hoy McElhinney
Athearn
Meritol Tonic Digestive Promoted by Lemmon’s Pharmacy
An advertisement touts Meritol Tonic Digestive as a great rejuvenator and builder that tones the system boosts appetite aids digestion and cleanses impurities. It appeals to readers feeling run down and promotes Lemmon’s Pharmacy as the source.
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Meritol
Lemmon
Strikes Hit Iowa Labor Federation Convention
A brawl erupted between carpenters and other trades led by painters cement workers and plumbers at the Iowa Federation of Labor session in Muscatine Iowa on June 14. The dispute centered on forcing carpenters into city building trades councils to present a united front to employers. A split threat emerged as Iowa miners demanded a referendum vote on federation officers, warning loss of miners’ affiliation if not adopted.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Carpenters
Iowa Federation of Labor
Building Trades
Miners of
Fifty Years Ago Today June 14 In Civil War Feats
Fifty years ago on June 14 General Jeb Stuart led a mixed Virginian force on a ride around the Army of the Potomac breaking Federal pickets near Richmond and encircling his exit. The Cunard liner China completed Queenstown to Cape Race in 5 days 17 hours setting a record.
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Jeb
Stuart
Meclellan
Nichmond
China
Queenstown
Cape Race
Upper Iowa Seeks Large Endowment in Parallel Push
Fayette June 24. Upper Iowa University adopts a rallying cry to raise a substantial endowment. While Cornell pursues $500,000, Upper Iowa aims for a similar goal, signaling a strong fundraising drive and coordinated effort.
Twenty Five Years Ago Today in Civil War Flags
A retrospective notes the collapse of a large wheat combine in Chicago and recalls President Cleveland’s act of rendering Confederate battleflags captured in the Civil War to the states that originally owned them.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
Iowa Patents Granted This Week
Washington patent attorneys Meiers Davis & Davis report several Iowa grants this week. W. P. Bettendorf receives two hydraulic press patents. O. L. Davis Iowa City burglar alarm. A. Kindberg Rockwell City speed governor. A. H. Neller and R. B. Louden Fairfield door hanger. W. C. Post Estherville wire fastener. H. Rottler Raymond waste plug lifter. H. B. Sperry Ottumwa measuring wheel for baling presses. A. R. Swaine Des Moines hydrocarbon burner two patents.
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Washington
D. C
Meiers
Davis & Davis
W. P. Bettendorf
Bettendorf
O. L. Davis
Iowa City
A. Kindberg
Rockwell City
A. H. Neller
R. B. Louden
Fairfield
W. C. Post
Estherville
Er. H. Rottler
Raymond
H. B. Sperry
Ottumwa
A. R. Swaine
Des Moines
For Sale and Want Ads Page Seven Item
Classified listings show items available and wanted with brief details and contact notes as published in the newspaper column.
Flag Day Observed Across States Marking 155th Anniversary
Washington reports Flag Day will be widely observed as the 155th anniversary of adopting the Stars and Stripes as the national standard. The American Flag Association urges governors, mayors, and societies to celebrate, signaling Play Day's permanent place on the calendar.
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Washington
American Flag Association
Carpenter Falls Four Stories In Elevator Shaft
James Fackler a carpenter fell four stories into a basement while repairing a building in Iowa City. He was injured severely and paralyzed with little hope for recovery. Authorities noted the accident occurred in the dark during the work day, prompting swift medical attention.
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Iowa City
James Fackler
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