Large sum due county for care of insane patients
Black Hawk county pursues 68 794.16 from relatives of 232 patients housed at the state asylum in Independence and the county hospital. The county board ordered a schedule of claims to be produced for collection by county attorney EB Wenner if needed in district court.
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Black Hawk County
J. A. Francia
Independence
EB. J. Wenner
Asylum
Asylum of Independence
New County Hospital
County Insane Fund
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Health Boost
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and improves appetite, digestion, and strength to lift spring fatigue. It promises a brighter mood and invites readers to take the medicine for spring health, noting decades of use and endorsing Hood's Pills as a laxative option.
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Hood
Hoood
Grandchilds duty in county care finances delayed collections
The piece notes that a grandchild may be held responsible for finances toward the grandfather’s care while parents are responsible for children. Once the delinquent lists are completed, likely today, they go to the county attorney for action. The large amount stems from accumulated claims and slow collections from relatives.
Man Embezzlement Case Ends With Fine
A man employed at the county farm was arrested on embezzlement charges after taking a $5 advance from a Waterloo firm and leaving the first job without notice. He pleaded guilty in police court and received a $10 fine. only a fountain pen was found in his possession.
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Wiliam Nelson
Waterloo
Pink Pills Promise Relief From Stomach Ailments
An advertisement recounts Mrs. Eliza Baxter of Dubuque Iowa detailing lasting stomach trouble after a cold. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring appetite, strength, sleep, and weight within a week and recommends the treatment available from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY for 60 cents a box.
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Eliza Baxter
Southern Avenue
Dubuque
Towa
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Waterloo Twain Case: Ralph and Mabel Cook Arrested for Adultery
News from Rockford reports Ralph Cook and his former wife Mabel Cook were arrested as a couple living together as man and wife. They faced a county court judge after a divorce filing and custody request for their seven month old child Waldo. The case involves contested divorce records and potential remarriage pending consent from L H Cook of Manchester Ia.
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Ralph Cook
Rockford
Ralph
Mabel Cook
Waterloo
Cook
Waldo Cook
Frank K. Carpenter
Unclear Residence Detail From Short Text
Readable fragment notes occupation or residence details referencing 110 South Third Street. No names, dates, or events clearly stated.
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Uary
South Third Street
Farmer 18 Convicted of Violating Espionage Law
Ottumwa Iowa April 3 E G Dickson of West Grove Davis county a wealthy farmer was found guilty of espionage law violations by a federal court jury after 12 hours deliberation. He faced seven counts but was convicted on one with sentence deferred ten days while the defense may file a new trial motion. A unrelated line notes a whale can remain underwater for an hour and a half.
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Ottumwa
E. G. Dickson
West Grove
Davis County
Wade
Dickson
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