Iowa Man Leads in Combatting Tuberculosis
A. E. Kepford, state tuberculosis lecturer, to address the Mississippi Valley Conference on tuberculosis coordination with philanthropic work of communities in Memphis May 12. The Mississippi conference runs May 8–15. Dr. Theodore Sachs will speak, and Iowa touts a 27 percent mortality drop over 13 years. A new Scott County tuberculosis sanitarium for 40 patients costs 67,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Kepford
Upton B. Kepford
Memphis
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Kepford
Memphis Commercial Club
Mississippi State Board of Health
Theodore Sachs
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Union
Scott County
Local Horticulture Notes and Community News
April happenings in Horton include visits by Irvin Smith and Waverly’s mother, church services led by Mr. Blodgett, and a funeral in Plainfield for Mr. Yeomans. Families from Wren and Zeihe relatives gather, storms damaged the northeast German church, and Fritz Hartman returns to school. Royal Neighbors entertained by Mrs. Courtwright and Miss Farr with over twenty ladies present. Levi Martin of Saratoga, N. Y. visits Horton parents.
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Horton
Irvin Smith
Waverly
Myrtle Greene
Fritz Hartman
Cider Tied to Visitor’s Drunken Episode
John Kohr of Morril was arraigned on intoxication charges after claiming only cider bought at a local fruit store fueled his drunken spell. Police say he was very drunk upon arrival at headquarters and investigators probe where the cider was purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kohr
Morril
Kohr
Back Pain Warning Promotes Jad Salts Kidney Remedy
An advertisement cites four authorities warning that regular meat intake may stress kidneys and cause backache and other issues. It promotes Jad Salts, an acid blend with lithia, as a daily morning drink to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids and prevent bladder problems. Sold by H. W. Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Taggart
Hummel Dominates Grundy Center Amateur Shoots
Hummel of the Waterloo Gun club won high amateur honors at Grundy Center, breaking 338 of 350 targets for an average of 96 1 2. He earned a trophy for the high run, hitting 87 straight and 99 of 100 in that stretch. Local club members L Witty Nick Webber H J Northey O A Repass and James Carson also competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hummel
Waterloo Gun Club
Grundy Center
Hummel
Grundy Center Club
H.C. Kirkwood
la Grange
J. R. Graham
Ilinois
Mr. Hummel
L. Witty
Nick Webber
H. J. Northey
O. A. Repass
James Carson
Pamber
Littleton notes and society events update
John Alexander of Waterloo and Mr and Mrs Oliver Alexander of Dunkerton visited their mother Mrs J Alexander who has been ill. Wim Mitchell and Ed Freed plan to build modern farms south of town. Ruby Seal society organized by little girls met with Gladys McGlaughlin. officers elected Gladys McGlaughlin president Edna Manross treasurer. The Ladies Aid will host an ice cream and cake social at H B Patton home on Friday May 8.
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Littleton
John Alexander
Waterloo
Oliver Alexander
Dunkerton
J. Alexander
Wim, Mitchell
Ed. Freed
Sumer
Ruby Seal Society
Little Girls
Gladys McGlaughlin
Edna Manross
Wm. Rehberg
Rowley
Ennestine Rehberg
Hazel
J. C. Stevenson
Independence
E. E. Reed
Margaret
Hopkinton, Jr
Geneseo Social News and Local Visits
April reports include Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Pederson visiting Buckingham relatives over Sunday. Dr. Brown and family of Traer called on Geneseo friends. John Burns Jr returned from Chicago after medical treatment. Mrs. A. Speer has been ill. Salome McElhinney of Waterloo visits brothers A. R. and R. C. McElhinney. Martha Bragonier visits her nephew R. J. Bragonier at Buckingham. Locals attend Grace M. E. Church supper in Waterloo.
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Geneseo
T. A. Pederson
Buckingham
Dr. Brown
Traer
Geneseo Friends
John Burns, Jr
Chicago
A. Speer
QO. E. Merritt
Misa Salome McElhinney
Waterloo
A. R
R. C
Martha Bragonier
R. J. Bragonier
Grace M. E. Church
Fortnightly club plans annual meeting and banquet
B J Howrey president of the Fortnightly club says the annual meeting and banquet will likely be held in late May, delaying the regular first Wednesday in May due to preparations. Committees are arranging entertainment and a new amusement program, with the banquet to be served at Dik Rua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Howrey
Howrey
Dik Rua
Bates to Retire as Y President
J E Bates announces he will not seek re election as president of the local YMCA He aims to focus on lecturing duties and says he cannot give full attention to leadership The annual directors election is set for May 5 and the board will elect officers for the next year Bates notes growing membership and efficiency during his year in office Many candidates have applied for the general secretary post vacant since Mr Hartquist’s resignation Applicants come from across the nation and some have traveled to Waterloo for interviews A secretary will be chosen at the annual meeting or soon after
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J. E. Bates
Mr. Bates
Bates
Hartquist
Varuney
Waterloo
Jingo Word and War Rhetoric traced through press
The Kansas City Star notes that jingo, an English term now common in American papers, replaced spread eagleism as a label for pro war clamour. Originating in Britain in 1877 to urge government action in the Turko Russian conflict, it was popularized by songwriter George McDermott.
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Kansas City Star
Great Britain
Lord Beaconsfield
Russia
George McDermott
London
Slander suit seeks three thousand dollars damages
Winnifred King sues Meyer Rozberg for three thousand dollars claiming published remarks harmed her reputation in Benton county involving Mrs. Oscar Miles Ida Miles Vera Miles and Elmer Riggels. Sarah B E Higgins seeks seven hundred seventy five dollars plus five thousand dollars for damages from William F Higgins after a failed marriage and divorce in 1912. Several other actions listed include Farmers & Merchants Savings bank of Pecatonica versus Iowa Mausoleum Co and F F McElhinney for 2500 and First National Bank of Traer versus Vaveden Land Co and others for two. Spring River Stone Co versus Iowa Mausoleum Co and F F McElhinney for two thousand. R E B Vincent versus W W Woolley and others for five hundred fifty. Thompson Crocker Shoe Co versus M L Mether and BE Mether for two hundred twenty nine dollars and twenty six cents. Lawrence Gas Co versus Hawkeye Oil Co for one thousand ninety two.
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Winnifred King
Meyer Rozberg
Oscar Miles
Ida Miles
Vera Miles
Elmer Riggels
Benton County
Sarah BE. Higgins
William F. Higgins
Ahe
Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank of Pecatonica
Spring River Stone Co
Iowa Mausoleum Co
F. F. McElhinney
R. EB
Vincent Va
W. W. Woolley
Thompson-Crocker Shoe Co
M. ML
L. Mether
Lawrence Gas Co
Hawkeye Oil Co
Mrs Hattie Moore Mitchell speaks at M E church
In Janesville on Friday evening Mrs Hattie Moore Mitchell gave a pleasing talk titled Two Women a Man and a Sign Board to a well filled house. Gideons conducted services Sunday morning afternoon and evening explaining their work origin and experiences. Executors from Nebraska visit on Peebles estate matters while local residents attend probate affairs and report on health and repairs around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Hattie Moore Mitchell
M. E. Church
Gideons
W. C. Thompson
Maynard,Minn
Martha Shaffer
Peebles
Nebraska
Ralph Dwight
Waverly
Chas
Wilcox
Wav
Will Armstrong
John Dorman
Lester Loveland
Wind and rain damage near Frederika hits church and farms
A Friday storm near Frederika caused heavy damage five miles west of town with a German church wrecked a barn moved off its foundation and several apple trees blown over. Also reported: Mrs. McGrath died Saturday after long illness aged resident of the area. Funeral held Monday.
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Frederika
Taizzie
Tom
MrGrath
Solomon
Kan
Miss Dell
Teach
N. D
Misa Anna
Minneapolis
Black Hawk County Supervisors Proceedings April 1914
Black Hawk County Iowa Board adjourned sessions approve auditor state report and culvert bids. They award culvert pipe contract to Ft Dodge Calvert Pipe Co and note bridge plank sale proceeds. Final resolutions authorize bridges and culverts and detail replacements for several townships.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Black Hawk County
W. Q. Leland
John McQuilkin
W. D. Strayer
Matt Demuth
D. G. Boomer
C. W. Virden
C. A. Rownd
J. F. Wall
The
Auditor of State
Office of the Auditor of State
Goble
Board of Aupervisors
Towa
Barclay Township
S. E. Cor
Barclay
B. Cor
N. KE
Waterloo-Hudson Road
Eagle
N. W
East Waterloo
X. E. Cor
N. 1
N. E. Cor
N. BE. Cort
W. C. Leland
G. A. Rownd
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Vera Cruz
Custom House
Charles Hummell
Ladies’ Aid Society
H. B. Patton
Colorado
Mira
Pearl Jolly
Ludlow
Y”’ President
Venting
the Home Store
Bae
Supervoors Proceedings
Cedar Township
Spring Creek Township
Addison G. Kiste
J. J. Rainbow and
Black Hawk Co
Leo Warmuth
Admr
Anna Warmuth
the- Estes
Waterloo Live Stock Commission Co
Majestic Theatre
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Evening Courier
Lafayette
4Th ST
Nauman Co
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