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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1914

Page

3

Keosauqua Candidates Multiply in Iowa State Race

Des Moines April 9. George F. Smith editor of the State Line Democrat is announced as a Democrat candidate for secretary of state. Keosauqua now has two statewide race hopefuls. Sheldon of Ames and Rowley contest various posts while other figures like Weston and Kelleher enter Democratic and local contests. The piece notes legal and political maneuvering amid a busy nomination season.

Des Moines George F. Smith Keosauqua State Line Democrat State House Smith Blaze John W. Rowley Clarke Sheldon Parley Sheldon Ames Chiude J. Porter W. S Weston C. G. Lee Document Department Fort Dodge Congress D. M. Kelleher

Railroads Asked to Increase Pay for Lost Goods

The Iowa board of commissioners debates raising compensation for household goods and emigrant outfits lent in transit. A proposal seeks to raise the per-ton rate from 1 to 10 dollars and to require shippers to unload freight over 2,000 pounds when heavy loads exceed station capabilities.

Moines Iowa Board of Commissioners Alpteragus

Veteran clears civil war record after long battle

William M. Carroll, a Lyon County resident for thirty years, recalls enlisting in the Ohio and Kentucky cavalry during the Civil War. He was captured at Libby and Belle Isle, paroled to Columbus, Ohio, and endured exchanges before rejoining a unit. Affidavits from former comrades vouch for his bravery as Senator Kenyon moves to grant an honorable discharge.

Flock Rapids William M. Carroll Lyon Couuty Chio Fie Ohio Tie Libby Belle Isle Columbus Zanesville Tenth Ohio Cavalry Kanawha River Kentucky Cavalry Kenyon A &Llteq

Gulliver Wins Fight to Avoid Penalty in Bank Assault Case

Des Moines April 9 Glenn Gulliver of Osage won in the supreme court to avoid a penitentiary term. The court set aside the sentence and ordered a $300 fine or 150 days in jail. Gulliver had been accused of assaulting E O Clapper, banker of Orchard, in front of the bank vault with intent to rob. The district court found him guilty and the supreme court appeal followed.

Des Moines Glenn Gul R Osage Supreme Court Penitentia Conre Resterday Illiver Gulliver E. O. Clapper Orchard District’ Court Supreme

Mrs Beidel Credits Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Shippensburg Pennsylvania resident Mrs Jastes A Brion recalls using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after monthly suffering and postnatal troubles. She endorses the remedy as effective and urges other women to try it, noting its herbal, non narcotic composition and confidential advice from the Pinkham firm.

Shippensburg Lydia E. Pinkham Jastes A. Brion N. Penn Street Pinkham Lynn Mags Lydia FE. Pinkham Lydia B.pinkham

Supreme court rules standing vehicles need no lights

Des Moines April 9 the supreme court ruled a standing auto left on town streets is not operated or driven and not subject to city lighting ordinances. The decision, on appeal from Julie A Thornell Shelby county district, involved N O Kraschol. Harlan sought action against the case.

Des Moines Harlan Supreme Court Julie A B. Thornell Shelby County N. O. Kraschol

State Taxes Costs in Capitol Extension Cases

Des Moines April 9 The Iowa supreme court ruled the state must pay the costs in two capital extension cases, relieving John W Rowley of Keosauqua. The expense totaled just under $300 and arose after Rowley challenged the law. Attorney General Cosson argued the state should cover the costs but the court did not publish its grounds.

Des Moines John W. Rowley Keosauqua Iowa Supreme Court Rowley Cosson

Towa Falls Adopts City Manager Plan

Eldora April 9 AFL J Marriage resigns as Hardin county auditor to join Iowa Falls as city manager under a one man in charge system. Iowa Falls council adopted the plan. Marriage to earn 1500 dollars yearly with potential rise second year. Des Moines April 9 J G Rounds named potential federal reserve bank director in Chicago, with Des Moines bankers favoring a Chicago board seat.

Eldora Afl J. Marriage Hardin Board of Supervisors Afr. Marriage Iowa Fills Iowa Falls Mr. Marriage Des Moines J. G. Rounds Citational Bank Federal Reserve Bank At Chicago Lowa Chisage Chicago Bank

Alaska Beness A G Competition

The article describes a 20 100 foot long zone developed by three companies the Alaska Gastuean the Alaska Jumeau and the Alage dal Honer along a belt rich in quartz lenses and stringers. Gold contents in the central quartz are present with notable deposits and recovery prospects as described by the Engineering and Mining Journal.

Takphice Tunead Alaska Engineering and Mining Journal Alaska Gastuean Galit

Ebner Drives Tunnel to Push Slate Belt Milling Costs

The Ebner plans a tunnel to advance its section of the slate belt and will benefit from the extensive milling work by two other firms to determine the most economical method. All mills will operate on Gastineau Channel.

Ebner Gastineau Channel

Miss Audrey Strayer Heads to Chicago for Week

Miss Audrey Strayer, kindergarten instructor at Westfield, left Wednesday for Chicago to spend the rest of the week with her friend Miss Amy Raske, a student at the Normal Training School of Physical Culture and Expression. Miss Marian Walker takes over the kindergarten duties in Strayer’s absence.

Chicago Audrey Strayer Westfield School Amy Raske Normal Training School of Physical Culture and Expression Marian Walker

End All Stomach Distress Remedy Ad

An apparent old advertisement warns against stomach distress and promotes Mi-o-na as a safe remedy. It urges readers to obtain a bottle from Wayneer Bros and keep it at home for relief from indigestion and related symptoms.

Waneer Bros

Evening Courier Want Page Teems With Tiny Ads

Readers are urged to peruse the Want page each evening for personal success tips and a constant stream of news among the small advertisements.

Hay Evening Courier

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