Des Moines Hosts Quadrennial Methodist Conference
Des Moines readies for the Methodist Episcopal Church general conference to meet May 1 for a month. ~400 to 600 officials and thousands of visitors expected. 8,000 seats in the coliseum with half free and half reserved to cover expenses. Delegates total 37 from each region. 15 standing committees guide proceedings. Discussions include Iowa becoming a separate episcopal area and the union of northern and southern divisions. dancing ban and other church rules loom.
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Nebraska
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Omaha
A New Assistant Superintendent for Marshalltown Schools
William K. Shirley, longtime principal of the Sioux City high school, resigned from the Sioux City board on Monday night to take the Marshalltown high school superintendent post starting July 1. He asked not to be considered for reappointment in Sioux City, citing a better opportunity and salary in Marshalltown. Shirley had previously served as Marshalltown high school principal from 1914 to 1926.
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Marshalltown
Claimed Couple Framed Up on Woolson Man in Iowa
Fairfield Iowa April 21 Mr and Mrs M E Hadley testified against R E Eck of Woolson seeking grand jury indictment on attempted rape charges Mrs Hadley also sued Eck for 20000 dollars and secured a writ in the case Additional details follow in the ongoing legal action and court filings.
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Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets replace calomel for liver and bowel issues. Used 17 years in private practice with success and no bad after effects. They stimulate the liver and bowels without pains griping gum injury or acid danger. Take when you feel logy or heavy to clear a clouded brain and lift spirits. 10c and 25c a box.
Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets Promised as Strength Restorer
An advertisement extols Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets as a powerful flesh and strength maker. It claims tonics such as Tron and Nux Vomica boost energy, promising improved nerve vitality and increased weight with a trial and a self-weighing check. Sold by druggists for 60 cents, stronger 90 cents.
Hadleys Face Conspiracy Charge In Keo Case
The grand jury indicted the Hadleys on conspiracy charges after evidence linked Eck to the case. Eck, a 40 year old merchant and elevator manager at Woolson, is said to have a spotless reputation. The Hadleys, once Keo residents, now near Woolson, face trial while Eck is discharged from the case.
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Doctors Urge Quitting Tobacco With Nicotol Aid
A series of medical authorities condemn smoking for damaging lungs brain and nerves. Dr Kress Dr Keeley and Dr Solly warn of tuberculosis degenerative brain disease and systemic harm while Nicotol tablet aid is touted as a cure and money back guarantee through local druggists including Wangler Bros and B W Schuneman Co.
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St. Thomas ‘Hospital
Wangler Bros
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Schuneman & Company
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Local Notices Mixed With Names and Places
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Mrs Hadley and Mrs Percy in Kuk County, Allen Oelwein about 35 to 40 years old involved in a restaurant business in Sigourney. Other scattered names include Kinane Be A Biante ta Jit Seaterton, Mrs George Bantx in Mitchell with Maud Wallis Osterville, April 20 reference, and Jerry suffering an attack near Winthrop. overall unclear event details.
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Percy
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Seaterton
Wiam Williams
Winthrop
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