Meredith faults public officials in Lions Club talk
former secretary of agriculture in President Wilson's era, addressed the Lions Club of Des Moines at Hotel Savery. He urged patriotism, attacked Congress for seed distributions as vote grazing, praised government benefits, and defended Wilson while highlighting hog cholera serum and agricultural progress.
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Agitare
Wilson
Lions Club of Moines
Hotel Savery
Rae
Peak Mees
Meredith
T. Meredith
Mr. Meredith
Congress
Iowa
Rand
United Tes
Department of Agriture
California
Ident Wilson
Se Moines
Builders and Bricklayers Fail to Reach Pay Agreement
A Waterloo committee and H. Maine of the H. A. Maine county contractors failed to reach any agreement on a proposed independent pay scale. The Master Builders Town directors plan a Waterloo meeting next Tuesday to discuss the building situation, with G. Miller noting the outcome may settle the dispute between workers and contractors.
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H. Maine
H. A. Maine
Waterloo Ank
G. Miller
Waterloo
Master Milders
Towa
Irish Victims Able to Be About After Reckless Driving
George Bliss proprietor of the Buffalo Candy and Ice Cream Co. in Cedar Falls was injured early yesterday when his auto collided with a milkwagon on Sans Louci bridge and is now much improved and on the streets. Attorney George B. Harris asked municipal judge O. Broutright to set aside Bliss forfeiture of 100 dollars and grant a hearing since Bliss was in hospital when the case was called. the judge allowed the hearing when Bliss can appear. Costas Nicholas of the Savoy Cafe and James Caroulas of Cedar Mills, other victims, were able to be at their places of business today.
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George Bliss
Buffelo Candy & Ice Cream Co
Cesar Falls
Sanslouci Bridge
George B. Harris
O. B. Ourtright
Bliss
Costas Nicholas
Savoy Lafe
James Caroulas
Cedar
Barrier examination to be held here on May 14
An examination will be held at post offices in Waterloo and near Falls on May 14 to fill rural carrier positions at Hudson. Circle E Brainard, local secretary of the civil service commission, announced the vacancies and that applicants must qualify for multiple rural service openings. The salary is 1800 dollars yearly and application blanks are available from Mr Brainard or the commission in Washington. Cedar Falls April 9. Riedell critically ill with diabetes as tonsillitis worsens. Mrs Riedell ill but recovering. Also an ad promotes Groves Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with signature of Groves.
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Falls
Hudson
Circle E.rainard
Cvil Service Commission
Brainard
Commission
Washington, D
Riepell
Cedar Falls
Red A. Riedell
Cedar Falls Creamry Company
Riedall
Daughter of Union Thru Common Law Is Given $20,000
In Des Moines a Supreme Court ruling decides Evan Jones’s domicile as Wales or the United States for estate purposes. The court finds he remained a U S resident in Iowa until establishing domicile in Wales, awarding his daughter Margaret Jones the entire estate under Iowa law. Jones died aboard the Lusitania in 1915. his will and common law marriage set the contested share at $20,000.
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Des Moines
Evan Jones
United States
Wales
Margaret Jones
Supreme Court
Lusitania
New York
C. W. Vermilion
Wapello County
Thomas
Mary
John
Elizabeth
Rees
William Jones
Sarah Williams
Iowa
Jones
Recruits Sought to Form Guard Companies in Waterloo
Co. M of the Waterloo national guard needs 10 more men to split into two units an infantry company and a machine gun company. J. G. Penne said efforts will secure volunteers within a week, then muster two companies into federal service with a regular army officer present. Maj. Albert E. Brant praised the unit as the best in Iowa and Minnesota. About 95 percent attendance reported.
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Albert E. Brant
Iowa
Minnesota
Co. M
Waterloo
Revered Golightly Delivers Unexpected Board Meeting
In Kansas City a clergyman invites only board members to a short meeting but finds the pastor’s study crowded with the whole congregation. A joking parishioner quips that he and others have waited a long time, acknowledging the shared wait for the gathering.
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Kansas City
Rev
Will Golightly
Golightly
Mr. Golightly
Dorjed
Prehistoric Art Found in Eastern Spain Caves
Scientists report discovered in eastern Spain caves narrow niches with prehistoric drawings. The red figures show animals and many well-crafted human depictions. The art, dating to the glacial period, suggests earlier civilization than believed.
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Madrid
Spain
France
Therian Peninsula
Fortugal
Carving of Christ Head on Bean Praised by Many
A Florida reef bean carving of Christ’s head draws high praise from church leaders and artists. Custodians Mrs. Oliver Harriman and Mrs. B Willis McFadden say the piece, carved in the late 19th century after a Guatemalan prisoner’s selfless gift, is blessed by Cardinal Gibbons and admired for its delicate detail under a microscope. The story aims to honor the unknown carver and seek posthumous credit for the maker.
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Christ
New York
Oliver Harriman
B. Willis McFadden
Guatemala
Senor Navia
Madrid
Sonia Nordstrom
McFadder
Burch
Frederick Macmannies
Lina
Truth About Eczema and Piles Ad Claims Cure
Advertisement asserts Peterson's Ointment cures eczema and piles with a 60 cent box. Peterson quotes letters from users in Buffalo and Pittsburgh praising relief after long battles with itching and sores. Ends with promotion of mail orders and druggist recommendation.
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Peterson
Buffalo
Miss Marr Hill
Third Avenue
Pittsburgh
A.B. Ruger
Washington Avenue
Racine
Wis
Peterson Ointment Co., Inc
Buffalo, N
Oldest Living Thing in Mexico Cypress Admiration
A note extols the beauty and majesty of the giant cypress of Mexico, emphasizing its impressive size and the need for full appreciation and protection. The fragment highlights awe toward an ancient natural giant and calls for reverence.
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Mexico
Youngest Grandmother in Oklahoma Believed
Mr and Mrs Morria of Oklahoma City became grandparents when daughter to Mr and Mrs D C Thompson was born. Mrs Thompson is 17. Guest grandmother Mrs J A Rogers, 66, lives in Pittsburg Kansas. Mr and Mrs Pihtdspesen, Whe Dive with Mrs Thompson's parents, wed Feb 28 1920. Thompson gan employed at iron foundry. Morrie is a member of Oklahoma City police force.
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Oklahoma
Mra. Morria
Oklahoma City
D.C. ‘Thompson
Thompson
J. A Rogers
West Fourth Street
Pittsburg
Kan
Wid
Pihotdspsen
Thompsongan
Morrie
City Police
25 Years of Baled Bread in Norway on Sunday
A brief note indicates a long standing event marking 25 years of bread baling in Norway, to be observed on Sunday. The item highlights the milestone and ongoing traditional practice, naming local bakers and community groups involved.
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Norway
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