O Donnell murder case preserves Iowa capital punishment line
Fort Madison Iowa reports the first post 1909 capital punishment ruling in Keokuk man M M O Donnell found guilty of wife murder on circumstantial evidence. The verdict follows years of Saturday night abuse claims and a nude bruised body found at the basement stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
M. M. O’donnell
Keokuk
Iowa
Ottumwa
O'Donnell
St. Louis
O’donnell
Council Bluffs Petition Delayed Until Monday
In Council Bluffs, the saloon petition of consent has not yet been filed and is now expected by the final 30 day deadline next Monday. About 1000 extra signatures are claimed by saloon supporters, while prohibitionists report many withdrawals. The Ministerial association endorsed printing the signers in pamphlet form and distributing it, though some plan to appeal to block publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Board of Supervisors
Council Bluffs Ministerial Association
Sam
Waterloo
Marmer
Men-tho-eze offers rapid relief for various pains
The advertisement claims Men-tho-eze ointment relieves pain inflammation and congestion within minutes without opiates or irritating ingredients. It lists uses from rheumatic pains to sprains and wheeze and notes a 25 cent price and availability from Lero Medical Co. and local Waterloo agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lero Medical Co
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Waterloo
J. K. Joder & Son
Hansen & Pletcher
C. la Me Dermott
Principal Selected for Mason City High School
Mason City officials have elected F. M. Hammitt as principal after reviewing over 100 applications. Hammitt, previously Ottumwa high school principal, will oversee the high school with direct accountability to the board, while Studebaker runs all grade schools, a plan intended to save superintendent salary and maintain school efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Board of Education
F. M. Hammitt
Ottumwa
Hammitt
Studebaker
Young farmer found dead under automobile near Tipton
In Cedar county near Tipton, 26 year old farmer and son of William Schroeder, was found beneath his overturned car before daybreak on a Cedar county road four miles west of Tipton. He had been visiting in Tipton and was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Schroeder
William Schroeder
Tipton
Cedar County
Iowa Farmer Drops Dead on Northwestern Train
J C Damboy a 47 year old farmer from near Holstein died of heart failure on a Northwestern train south of Webster City Iowa. He was en route with his son to Des Moines and Illinois. Damboy was seated quietly when he was struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
J. C. Damboy
Holstein
Des Moines
Illinois
Damboy
Three Dynamiters Granted Rehearing by Appeals Court
The United States circuit court of appeals granted a rehearing to three of the men convicted of dynamite conspiracy and denied a rehearing for three others. Olaf A. Treitmoe Richard H. Houlihan and William C. Bernhardt receive new hearings. William Shipe George Anderson and Peter J. Smith are denied. The case ties to the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers with 39 initially convicted and a pending pardon before President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Olaf A. Treitmoe
San Francisco
Richard H. Houlihan
William C. Bernhardt
Cincinnati
William Shipe
George Anderson
Cleveland
Peter J. Smith
Baker
Seaman
Mack
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Indianapolis
Herbert
Hockin
Detroit
Wilson
Salesmanship as a service driven by genuine consumer help
The article defines salesmanship as persuading customers to buy at a fair price and derive lasting satisfaction. It argues service is central, with effective salespeople tailoring goods to needs, using suggestion, and demonstrating practical benefits. It notes future growth through training, assistance, and advertising, ending with a 1914 copyright note and a kidney health testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee Mahin
Chicago
Masons Schedule Seventy First Grand Lodge Meeting
The seventy first annual communication of the grand lodge of Iowa A F and A M will meet in Des Moines June 5 11. The school of instruction runs June 6 8 and 9 10 and 13. The grand lodge session follows in mid June as part of the annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Des Moines
Grand Lodge
Waterloo Lodge
City Auditorium
Chamberlain Hotel
Frank B. Whitaker
Hillsboro
Local Attorney to Move to Waverly
An attorney from Des Moines era moves to Waverly after law school graduation. Local notes mention LoV A series wins and a partnership formation between Frank B. Whitaker and O H L Mitchell. The piece cites lodge numbers, memberships, and upcoming grand lodge events in Waterloo and Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H L. Mitchell
Clark
Formarly
Waverly
Waterloo
V. A
EB. W. H
Joe Duffy
Elmer Slack
Frank Sherwood
Arthur Simpson
Romane Clark
East High
Untitled Health Tonic Promises Purification of Blood
A dubious tonic claims to purify blood by removing impurities through a catalytic action in blood cells. It promises rapid relief from eruptive pains and headaches, asserting the remedy cleanses the blood and restores health by stimulating tissue growth.
Cost Keeping Cost Machine in Use by Cost Departments
Cost departments rely on the Bur roughs Cost Machine for heavy work. It performs pay checks hours workmen numbers and amounts in one operation choosing only desired columns. It can show labor material job numbers dates and totals, reducing extra steps. Request a demonstration with no obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfhay
Burroughs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa News
Owa
Negro Junkin
Ottumwe
Towa
John Tonkin
Clara Rosen
Lee County
O'Connell
Philip Nash
Francis Springer
Thomas A. Harrison
Noah
Mason City High
Northwestern
Dynamiters
Big Removal Shoe
Wang & Miller Shoe Co
Chas
N. Fox
Himrod
Masons
Hall-Ekfelt CO
Park Avenue and
Lafayette Streets
Swift
Lanta
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
R. J. Beckley
First National Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!