Burlington Fire and Police Board Resigns in Protest
In Burlington Iowa on October 5 the city fire and police commissioners resigned citing lack of cooperation from the administration over policing changes. They state the administration has not met them fairly and their efforts to enforce the law have been fruitless. The trio were appointed under a state law to oversee the departments and their departure may trigger upheaval in city affairs.
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Burlington
Iowa
Both Have the Money
Cedar Rapids Iowa Oct 5 The committee of seven chosen by the last Baptist state convention met to decide which college Des Moines or Pella should be endorsed as the Baptist college but reached no definite decision A plan is being developed and will be recommended to either college that raises 100000 dollars both colleges having met this requirement
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Des Moines College
Pella
Baptist College
Boy 18 Found Wounded in Montezuma Cemetery
Chester Samson of Montezuma Iowa aged 18 attempted suicide Thursday forenoon by a self inflicted bullet wound in the breast. He was found unconscious in the cemetery with a revolver nearby. He had struggles in school and was despondent after a reprimand. his condition is critical with no hope of recovery. His mother is a widow living in the town.
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Montezuma
Iowa
Chester Samson
Samson
al O'Clock
Kendrick Buys 247-Acre Farm Southwest of Washington
Morris Kendick of Lincoln Illinois bought the Eli Warfel place, 247 acres on the Brighton road three miles southwest of Washington. J. T. Matthews had acquired the farm two years earlier from Geike Wabben for $100 an acre and sold to Kendrick for $115. The sale adds another Logan county family to our population via B. F. Dixon & Co.
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Morris Kendick
Lincoln
Eli Warfel
Washington
Brighton Road
J. T. Matthews
Geike Wabben
Mr. Kendrick
Logan County
Illinois
B. F. Dixon & Co
Fall Stocks Bring Best Styles In Suits And Coats
Fall stocks feature top coats overcoats suits and hats with strong value versus competitors. Readier selections for men and accessories emphasize quality and price.
Skin grafts required to save Sister Carmelita in Iowa
In Dubuque on October 4, Sister Mary Carmelita of the Charity Sisters suffers extensive burns from wax and turpentine used to polish floors. Doctors plan large skin grafts across the body while the nun endures severe pain and remains in Mercy hospital. The report notes Mercy hospital’s burn case as one of its severest.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Mary Carmelita
Charity Sisters
Mercy Hospital
Mount St. Joseph's College
Taft to lecture on sculpture and mail postage trial
Burlington readers learn Lorado Taft, renowned sculptor, will lecture this winter on the Star Course in Croswell style. A railroad mail clerks’ seven day postage tracking plan begins October 13 as part of monthly workload updates. Dixon & Co report the sale of 200 acres near Titus to J B Altice at 100 dollars per acre.
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Burlington
Iowa
Lorado Taft
Adrian
Mich
Croswell
Taft
Trial Catarrh Treatments Mailed Free On Request
Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin offers free mailed catarrh treatments as proven tests show the value of this scientific cure. The remedy is sold by J. H. Stewart.
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Shoop
Racine
Wis
J. H. Stewart
Drink Plenty Water Some Valuable Advice and a Simple Home Prescrip
A short health note offers practical tips encouraging readers to drink ample water and follow simple home remedies. The piece stresses consistency and basic self care, highlighting practical steps for daily wellness.
Water as universal remedy urged for rheumatism and kidney trouble
A public health advocate promotes water and a simple plant based mixture for rheumatism and kidney ailments. The recommended prescription blends Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, to be taken after meals and at night, with ample water.
Speed Lectures At Local Schools October 14 to 17
James Speed visits the area for four days of illustrated lectures in schools. An afternoon matinee at the Graham on October 16 and a matinee plus evening show on October 17. Tickets to non school events 35 cents, school children 25 cents. Every ticket covers all lectures. Proceeds support teachers and students, with a focus on engaging the community in improving schools. The evening talk features The Haunt of the Great Blue Heron with color slides.
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James Speed
Graham
Speed
Eod
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers Deafness Cure
Dearness cannot be cured by local applications and requires constitutional remedies. Deafness is linked to inflammation of the Eustachian Tube and mucous surfaces, often from catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure promises $100 for any case cured, with circulars free from Fk. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Fk. J, Cheney & Co
Toledo
Advice to Shot Putters by Jim S Mitchell Champion
The veteran weight thrower Jim S Mitchell of New York offers shot putting tips. He warns against stooping, delays in the hop, and advises turning the body before the arm shoots. Recommends iron shots, elastic stocking for right handed putters, daily practice then tapering, six to eight puts daily with light dumbbell work, and staying on toes with full dash.
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Jim S. Mitchell
New York
Baseball Manager Argues Modern Players Superior
Chicago Americans captain Tie Jones asserts today’s players outperform those from twenty five years ago. He notes the game has improved in every department and that now every player must be a star, preventing single standout performances from dominating.
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Wielder Jones
Chicago Americans
Tie
Vno
Eastern League players sold or drafted this season
A full list shows McCarthy of Newark sold to Cincinnati. Kelley and Thoney of To ronto drafted by the Boston Nationals. Lake of Jersey City with New York Americans. Foxen and Clement of Jersey City drafted by Philadelphia Nationals. Hall and Burchell of Baltimore drafted by the Boston Americans.
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McCarthy
Newark
Cincinnati
Kelley and
Thoney
Toronto
Boston Nationals
Lake
Jersey City
New York Americans
Foxen and
Clement
Philadelphia Nationals
Hall and Burchell
Baltimore
Boston Americans
Kid Murphy Aims for Pacific Coast Boxing Tour
New York lightweight Kid Murphy, after months of rest, plans to travel to the Pacific coast seeking bouts with Frankie Neil and Harry Baker. He believes he matches any in his weight and his record supports serious consideration.
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Kid Murphy
New York
Pacific Coast
Frankie Neil
Harry Baker
Chance Critiques Reds Youth for Critical-Clutch Gaps
Frank Chance says Cincinnati would field a first division team if they had the players they released in the last two seasons. He notes the club has many youngsters who perform well but falter at critical moments.
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Frank Chance
Cincinnati
Tem pest and Sunshine at the Graham on October 10
A dramatization of Mary J. Helmes' novel shows a quick temper causing unhappiness for two sisterly Southern girls and their sweethearts. The Graham presents humorous and serious scenes with Southern melodies and light comedy amid romantic mix ups.
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Mary J. Helmes
the Graham
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim
An old patent medicine advertisement urges curing a cold in a day with BEOMO QUININE tablets sold by druggists. It guarantees relief or money back, with EK. GROVE’S signature on each bottle, priced at 25 cents.
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BEOMO
Selund
Grove
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Baptist Committee
John Shields
Columbia Pharmacy
Klein Klothing Company
Good Clothes Store
Thority
The
Sporting World
L. V. Harkness
Walnut Hall Farm
Lexington
L Heved
Moko
Walnut Hall
Feren
Ozanar
State College Experiment Station
Jones
Fielder A. Jones
Eastern League Affairs
Ards
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Work & Meek
Washington Brick and Tile CO
Fulton County
North Iowa Ave
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