Unit ed Doctors Cure Boy With Leg Disease
Ralph Keller of Monticello was treated after years of bone fragments and repeated surgeries failed. The United Doctors on Marsh Place claim success through their methods, noting the boy’s recovery, improved health, and restored vitality after a lengthy illness and prior unsuccessful treatments.
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Ralph Keller
J. H. Keller
Monticello, Jr
United Doctors
Waterloo Institute
Marsh Place
Ralph
H. Keller
Lamp Posts in Use at Vinton
Henry Meyers asked the city clerk about ornamental lamp posts for electrolier lighting in Vinton. Klingaman replies five light posts wired three wire system underground in galvanized conduit. Posts from McDonald Boiler & Ironworks Des Moines cost 28.60 each, complete 64.00, Mosler lamps and Alba shades nine and fourteen inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meyers
W. ©. Klingaman
Vinton
Mr. Klingaman
McDonald Boiler & Ironworks
Des Moines
Lightning Strikes Wisconsin Church During Service
In West Bend Wisconsin on August 8 a lightning bolt struck St John Evangelical Church at Kohl ville, killing Mrs Henry Conrad and striking four other women unconscious. Mourners gathered for Phillip Brisset's funeral watched as a vivid flash, deafening crash, and panic swept the congregation. The bolt hit the steeple, pierced the church, and traveled down a chandelier.
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West Bend
Wis
Phillip Brisset
St. John’s Evangelical Church
Kohlville
Henry Conrad
Your Gray Hairs Quick Ly Vanish
A column discusses gray hair as not necessarily aging, noting early graying can occur. It touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as an natural aid to restore color, reduce dandruff, and strengthen thinning hair, priced at fifty cents a bottle, sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wryeth
H. W. Taggart
Commercial Street
Waterloo public market plans delayed at adjourned council meeting
City council postponed action on establishing a Waterloo city market despite broad support. Alderman Rechtfertig proposed resolutions, but the body treated it as new business and did not discuss. Next regular session on August 14 aims to take up the market plan amid public anticipation and comparisons to Des Moines and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
P. J. Rechtfertig
Third
Rector
Black Hawk County
Third Ward
Bubaque
Des Moines
Whitney Road
Spillman & Stewart
W.T. Owens
L. K. Tippey
Black Hawk Construction Company
Home Park Boulevard
Leagitt
Wellington
Mullan Avenue
Linwood Street
Bryant-McLaughlin
West Mullan Avenue
Locust Street
Dakota Divorce Under Test Splits Two Widows and Suit
In Sioux Falls a South Dakota divorce granted to R. L. Meldrin in 1905 is under challenge as invalid. Wife No 1 sues for damages from Meldrin’s death claiming widow status. Wife No 2, married Meldrin after the divorce, files a larger damages suit and seeks to prove Meldrin’s residence and divorce valid to claim widow rights. The railway company faces competing claims and a possible settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
8. D
South Dakota
R. L. Meldrin
New York State
Meldrin
Wife No
Bloch Re-elected Secretary of School Board in Jown Falls
In a routine election at Jown Falls, Iowa, Bloch of Ackley secured a landslide win to continue his 37th year as secretary of the local school board. He is recognized as the county’s leading Franco American citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jown Falls
Tenmes
Bloch
Ackley
Water rates law and tariff poll stir public view
New schedule of water rates publicized by the Courier takes effect with the August reading for bills due September 1. Public and semi public buildings lose free service as mills levy rises from 2 to 3, private customers see rate cuts up to 15 percent. The piece also surveys a Tribune tariff poll across 12 states showing Republicans favor veto or signing split, with Democrats aligned.
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Courier
Water Company
Chicago
The
Tribune
Central West
Taft
United States
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Tariff Commission
Buffalo Bill Seeks Retirement Tour Announcement
Col. W. F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill declares plans to retire from public life. The farewell tour begins at Madison Square Garden with a praised show. He will visit major cities, including Waterloo on Thursday August 10 at the Illinois Central grounds. The Old Scout aims to devote time to western interests such as agriculture and mining.
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Col
W. F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Madison Square Garden
Temple of Amusement
New York
Col. Cody
Europe
Plains
Louisiana Purchase
Texas
Mexico
America
Waterloo
Ilinois Central Grounds
Fourth Street
East
Lightning Strikes Sleepers Bed In Tead Sear Da Ang
Lightning struck trees in the yard and pierced the Schultz house window setting fire to the bed where Gig Schultz slept. Family members fought the blaze in bedding and found two small fires in the floor where the lightning paused. Schultz was not harmed. An advertisement urges Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder trouble.
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Tead. S. da. Ang
Gig Schultz
Schultz
Minnesota corn best in the union says visiting professor
Prof A L Haecker of Lincoln Nebraska visiting his father at the University of Minnesota proclaims Minnesota will have the best corn crop in the union. He notes ideal Minnesota conditions with hot weather and adequate moisture while Nebraska suffers drought. He cites advanced farm training and ideal year as factors in Minnesota’s lead and resigns to head Nebraska Silo Company.
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Minnesota
A. L. Haecker
Lincoln
Neb
T. L. Haecker
College of Agriculture
University of Minnesota
Nebraska
United States
Nebraska Agricultural College
Nebraska Silo Company of
Haecker
F. M. Woods
Dean A. F. Woods
State Agricultural College
St. Anthony Park
Women Race for Illinois Central Passes in Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa fifteen thousand wives of Illinois Central employees compete to win annual passes by maintaining clean records. The scheme boosts social status at divisional points, spurs husbands to improve conduct, and officers say it improves service and safety while reducing suspensions and rule violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Illinois Central Railroad
S. C
I. C
Suspected Goll in Wisconsin Swamp Hideout Tactics
Marinette Wisconsin August report describes John Goll evading capture by swamp concealment at night. Deputies August Kloppmann and District Attorney J C Morgan were wounded in the pursuit while Mrs Goll and neighbor Tony Papke were captured after allegedly aiding the escape. A cattle dispute with C C Fuller ended with Fuller swearing out a warrant as officers recovered the residence where Goll hid.
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Fuller
Goll
Kloppmann
Will Investigate Warden Sanders Fort Madison Inquiry
Des Moines reports Attorney General Cosson will form a bipartisan commission with two others to investigate allegations about Fort Madison prison. A democrat and a Republican join him to ensure impartiality as they plan visits and examine every accusation raised in papers and letters. Governor Carroll urged Cosson to proceed with the charges against Warden Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cosson
Fort Madison
Carroll
Warren Sanders
Tale Prescription Caregivers Face Privacy Concerns
The piece notes long standing care by Tale Prescription for fragile women, reaching hundreds of thousands, while highlighting privacy worries at home and the reluctance to submit to invasive examinations. The tone reflects concern over consent and dignity in medical care.
Retirements and Charges Tower Over Prison Camp
The document cites principal charges brought by Ja. W. Haley against Sanders, including gross immorality and abuse of prisoners, asserting the need for retirement from the institution.
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Ernor
Ja. W. Haley
Sanders
National Meeting of Moose Opens in Detroit Aug 21
Detroit records the national convention of the Loyal Order of Moose with an expected fifty thousand members. Delegations from Pittsburg Cincinnati Cleveland Los Angeles and other cities join representatives from all states and Canada Cuba Mexico and Central America. Edmund Tanner of Columbus supreme dictator will preside opening session with officers elected Tuesday and installed Friday. Cash prizes totaling 1000 await best marching clubs costumed company largest lodge in parade and other features.
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Detroit
Mich
Loyal Order of Moose
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Cuba
Mexico
Central America
Edmund ©. Tanner
Columbus
Order
Underwood Typewriter Models Highlight Popularity
The Underwood line offers Model No 4 and 5 with identical features except Model 5 adds four extra keys for fractions and special characters. A Model No 3 variant provides wider carriages for 2 to 26 inch widths, enabling 2 to 26 inch lines and various report tasks. Banks railroads insurers and accountants widely use Model No 3. The sales of Underwood exceed those of competing brands.
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F. M. Stewart
Wolfram St
Stewart
J. K. Jader & Son
J. K. Joder & Son
Bolt
Foley Kidlve Pilla
J. K. Inder & Son
WOMEN
Illinois Central
John Dietz
Will
Warden Sanders
Genen
National Meeting
Order OF Moose
Geroyce
Syndicate Building
Citizens Gas and
Underwood Standard Typewriter
Underwood Typewriter Co., Inc
Bridge Street
Manton
Manistee
Verties Bet Neo Inena Ag
Pola
Roering Brook
Praxkfort Petuckey Mackinac Intend
Bay
Cheboyran
Marte
Book of Tours
C. Comlet
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