Supreme Court Sustains Retroactivity Ban in Woodmen Case
Webster CityApril 17 The Iowa Supreme Court affirms a lower court ruling against Modern Woodmen in a $1000 policy claim by Mrs Clara J House The decision upholds that the order cannot enact retroactive bylaws altering contracts already in force The policy was held by her son Nathan who died in an electrical accident at Webster City's new power plant
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Webster City
Supreme Court of
House
Nathan
New Municipal Electric Light and Power
G. F. Tucker
C. G. Lee
Ames
Woodmen
Supreme Court
Wesley Martin
Tucker
Lee
Iowa Guard Ready 3200 Men on One Day Notice
Des Moines April 17 The Iowa national guard under Special Adjutant General Logan remains untroubled by Mexico war rumors and has no war department orders. The guard can mobilize about 3200 men instantly with potential to double within a week, as each company has lists of ready-to-enlist personnel.
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Des Moines
Logan
Iowa National Guard
Mexico
War Department
Lepper elected Iowa Retail Jewelers president at Des Moines meet
J H Lepper of Mason City was elected president of the Iowa Retail Jewelers association at the closing session. K K Keith of Eagle Grove was re elected secretary and treasurer, Mack Hurlburt of Fort Dodge named vice president. New directors include G H Haney Hampton and B N Hills Vinton. The joint convention with Optometrists ends with a move to separate conventions next year.
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Des Moines
J. H. Lepper
Mason City
Iowa Retail Jewelers’ Association
Lepper
K. K. Keith
Eagle Grove
Mack Hurlburt
Fort Dodge
H. Haney
Hampton
B. N. Hills
Vinton
Iowa State Optometrists’ Association
Prohibition Candidates Excluded From Official Ballot
Des Moines April 17. Prohibition party candidates are not on the official ballot since the party failed to poll 2 percent of the total vote in the last election. Secretary of State Allen announced the decision after inquiries from across the state. Prohibition candidates will run independently.
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Tes Moines
Prohibition Party
Tannct
Allen
Prohibition
Prohibition Wrong Says Blufes Minister
The Rev J H Lindemeyer responded to critics after being dropped from the ministerial association for signing a saloon consent petition He argues prohibition is morally and economically wrong and denounces fellow ministers for deviating into political topics He cites observing a town's prohibition evils and asserts his temperance work surpasses his critics.
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Mr. Windemeyer
Mail order faker gets four years in prison
Nevada reports Detroit man H M Manley jailed for four years after advertising a portable garage not delivered. Ames resident H K Lyford helped prosecute. Manley sent $100, exchanged letters, and used the mails to defraud before arrest and federal sentence.
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Nevada
Manley
Detroit
H. K. Lyford
Ames
Ife
People
United States
Warmers Savings Bank organized at Kesley
Kesley April 16 The Warmers Savings bank with capital stock of 15000 was organized at this place yesterday. Directors include G Lupkes Ackley FE Folken Rockwell John D Beninga Ackty Roelf Wessel Aplington Nlarm Folkers Allison Jacob Bohlen Kester John K Green Kester Officers: President G Lupkes Ackley Vice President Roelf Wessels Apingon Cashier H Folken Rockwell Assistant Cashier M J Grovn Kesiev
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Kesley
G. Lupkes
Ackler
FE. Folken
Rockwell
John D. Beninga
Acktey
Roelf Wessel
Aplington
Nlarm Folkers
Allison
Jacob Bohlen
Manchester Family Sorely Afflicted
The Ryan family near Manchester endures severe sorrow as D. Frank Ryan, 44, dies after a brief pneumonia illness. His wife Mijas Prov ence Barr survives with two children. The father suffered a critical illness while the son also contracted pneumonia but survived. Ryan, born in Delaware County, was a long-time farmer north of Manchester.
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Manchester
D. Frank Ryan
Mijas Provence Barr
Potatoes Prices Advertised by Minnesota Grocer
An old advertisement lists Minnesota Burbanks at 40 cents per bushel and Early Ohio at 1105 dollars. W. L Doft, Grocer, located at 5th and Commercial, phone 1770, promotes horse shoe items from Wang & Miller's and advertises savings.
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Minnesota
Burbanks
Ohio
W. EL Doft
Iowa Shippers Fight Rate Changes Across Central Territory
Judge Henderson reports that the interstate commerce commission has suspended the proposed rate changes within the Central Traffic association area from eastern points to Mississippi river basing points. Railroads raised river rates to offset Iowa proportional reductions, undermining public benefits, with further actions to be examined by the commission.
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Dera Mother
Henderson
Commerce Rounsel
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central Traffic Association
Mississippi River
Iowa
Chicago
Iowa Commission
Commerce Counsel
Birmingham farmer dies by gun mishap near Birmingham
Ottumwa Iowa April 17 William Russell a farmer near Birmingham was killed when a shotgun in his wagon discharged as he drove to shoot at bankmarks taking his chickens The accident happened late Wednesday He leaves a wife and six children
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Ottumwa
William Russell
Birmingham
Banks
Russell
Iowa Patents Grant to Iowans This Week
Best Portland cement and Dan ield Lumber Co items noted amid patent grants for the week ending. Records list Iowa patentees receiving approval, highlighting local industry and business names in a concise notices style.
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Portland Cement
Danield Lumber Co
Iowa
Oiling device and other tool listings from Des Moines and Iowa towns
A dated report lists names and items such as oiling devices, strap tighteners, planters, tile cars, car doors, pipe components, portable grinding machines, animal holding machines, lead cleaners, spark plugs and trunk fillers. Entries name individuals and towns including Des Moines Sioux City Council Bluffs Fairfield Oakland Fort Dodge Toledo Indianola Granville Sac City Deg Moines
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Wilfred
Lane
Crocker Building
Des Moines
Town
Jesse Berry
Bertram
John
Carlson
Sioux City
Carter FH. Wilson
Burton
Sigurd B. Christman
Granville
John J. Hammen
Sac City
Bleseus J. Lee
Council
Bluffs
William Londen
Fairfield
Charles 9
Lundstrom
Deg Moines
Palmer
Oakland
George M. Webster
Fort Dodge
William S. Witter
Toledo
Freckle Remedy Promises Clear Complexion
A physician writes about a popular freckle removal prescription sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. The product claims rapid results with early applications improving appearance and some freckles vanishing, emphasizing double strength ethine for the guarantee.
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Iowa News
Optometrists
Baltimors
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Blufes
NEW State Bank 15
Hor
Wang & Miller's
Save Moner
Atlas Portland Cement
Young Coal Co
Sidway
People’s Furniture
Company
Apcamore Street
Falan-Bollman
East Fourth Street
Waterloo
East Fourth and
Water Street
Trunk Filler
Edward A. Wolfe
Indianola
Racine
Chas. Alshuler Mfg
Racine, Wisconsin
Makaré
Drese
Boot & Shoe Workers’ Union
Summer Street
Boston
Mass
American Federation of Labor
UNI
ERS Union
Herrick Refrigerators
Herrick’s
Joe
Eas
P. 0
W. H. Harned
Sycamore Street
East Waterloo
Price
Wangler Brothers CO
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