Woman Walks Far to Regain Health on Cross-Country Trek
Mrs Myra R Collins of Los Angeles travels from Davenport to Chicago on a long hike to educate and empower women. She wears a man style uniform, advocates seasonal outfits, has toured via Vancouver Yellowstone Glacier and Estes Park, and notes health gains from walking while planning a southern route home and a Cuba trip.
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Davenport
Ta. Ave
Myra R. Collins
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago
Gince
Collins
Vier Moines
Vancouver
Columbia Trail
Yellowstone Park
Estes Park
Glacier Park
Cuba
Davenport Officer Suspended Over Near Beer Incident
Davenport August 15 Patrolman Pat Lodge of the Davenport police was suspended for conduct unbecoming an officer after reportedly drinking near beer at a wedding. Lodge claimed lost hat sun gun and keys. later his badge also disappeared when he reported for roll. The chief ordered a hearing and Lodge sought investigations.
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Davenport
Pat Lodge
Tpotive
Packey Phelan
Tendge
Lodge
Box
Phelan
Lodge i Add
Dubuque Nurse Decorated for Serb Red Cross Work
Miss Constance Hayes, of Dubuque and Willow Brook sanitarium, was decorated by Prince Alexander of Serbia for Red Cross work against the white plague. The award honors her Serbia and France service, marking her as a rare recipient from the Serbian government.
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Dubuque
Constance Hayes
James Hayes
Couler Avenue
Alexander
Serbia
American Red Cross
Hayes
Willowbrook
Henosha
Wis
Nho
France
Wagne
Beca
Miss Hayes
Professor Guthrie to Lecture in Manchester
Professor Wm B Guthrie will lecture at Manchester on August 9 at eight in the City Opera House. The talk aims to improve public understanding of the subject and is arranged to benefit a charitable cause. Attendees are urged to come and support the event.
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WM. B. Guthrie
Manchester
Bam BR
York
Eyeysaine
Guthrit
Gholerk
Black Hawk County to Adopt Farm Training in Schools
Black Hawk County plans the modified Smith-Mughes farm training in public schools with W. O. Bender as organizer and instructor. Nine to fifteen year olds may join, courses run three months plus six months of practical farming, with state and federal funding and school boards providing facilities.
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Black Hawk County
W. O. Bender
Yocadianal Trangia
Bas Mae
Siperjivtundent
TL. C. Mae
Tungrev
Lemay
Nender
Mortier
Bender
Iowa State
Teache College
Moeller
Black Trank County
Agricultural Collge
Aro
Miss Lolo Converse Credits Cuthura For Eczema Cure
Miss Lolo Converse of Mt. Pleasant Michigan recounted severe eczema on face and body for ten years. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment along with Talcum she reports clear, healthy skin and urges continued use and free samples by mail.
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Lolo Converse
Mission St
Mt. Pleasant, Mich
Cuticura
Activesa
Gusicurm
Dept. R
Barton
Notable Davenport Father of 23 Children Seeks Pension
Henry Disher of Davenport Iowa, reputed father of 23, recounts Civil War service and four wartime amputations. He notes a $40 monthly pension from Virginia claims and hopes for back pay. He says two sons serve in the army and govt owes him three months’ pay. He imagines life improved if Civil War wounds could be resolved.
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Davenport
Henry Disher
Vaele Sam
Waverly Citizen's Will Leaves Money for Two Colleges
Freder ik Shaughett leaves most of his fortune to Wartburg College in Clinton Wartburg sem inary and academy here receive 4000 dollars of which 500 will go to save out drives. Proceeds from disposal mapa and other property held in trust to educate young men for the ministry. The sum of 1000 18 left to each of several relatives in Germany while two children of his step daughter in New York City are left 5000 each.
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Waverly
Frederik Shaughett
Wartburg College
Clinton
Wartburg Seminary
Germany
New York City
Jett
Commercial Club at Manchester Prepares for Fair
The Commercial Club at Manchester appoints chairmen for the September fair set for September 2 3 and 4. Matthews and other committee members oversee plans while the organization promotes the event to the public.
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Manchester
Bayer Cross on Genuine Aspirin Ad Brings Safe Use
An advertisement stresses that Bayer Tablets of Aspirin must bear the Bayer Cross to ensure genuineness and proper directions. It mentions headache toothache neuralgia and cold pain relief and notes packaging contains twelve tablets with prices indicated and larger packs offered.
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Bayer
Delaware County Fair Grows Larger Barn Exhibition expected
Villiard gate keeper Hiram New and committee members including C Carter and A B Wuntay oversee a grand star t rkets show at the dance pavilion J I Madden decorates. A large barn expansion will accommodate more stock and exhibits, with premium books circulating countywide and renewed interest in baseball rounding out preparations for the fair following three years of growth.
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Villiard
Hiram New
H. Carter
A.B. Wuntay
Charles D Cowley
G. Blake
D. J. Meggenburg
J* I Madden
Delaware
Ian
New Skin Tonic Promises Youthful Complexion
Advert reads that thousands use a tonic to combat sun damage and signs of aging. It claims to smooth wrinkles tan freckles rough skin and restore a rosy glow in a single application. A large newspaper notice will follow with details and druggist availability.
Night race events announced at regional gathering
A schedule notes daytime and evening activities amid a regional meeting between Manchester Anamosa and nearby towns. The program promises free acts each day with racing in the afternoons and evenings, plus additional entertainment each night.
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Anamoda
Winkeop
Manchester
Anamosa
Beliwegar Hyan
Mynucello
Ine
Dependence
Greeley
Dolan
Allen Buys Fireworks Farm Stock for County Exhibition
Henry County Fair officials announce Henry County Farm 136 acres sold for 27000 dollars. The deal includes a grand parade and new attractions for daily exhibitions, with Secretary of State’s office attempting to finalize an airplane exhibit contract.
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Allen
Henry County Farm
Iriduct
W. S. al
Swift Specific Company ad promises blood cleanse cure for catarrh
An advertising plea claims a fifty year old catarrh remedy will cleanse and strengthen the blood to relieve throat mucous nose sores and hawking. It urges readers to seek free medical advice from the Swift Laboratory Atlanta Georgia and promises a blood treatment that removes the disease from the body.
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Swift Specific Company
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta, Ga
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Deveral Iedrnis
Cleveland
Henderson Drug Co
Derwillo
East Fourth Street
Kao
Eau Brummell
Wales
Weston
Prince of
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Durham
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C. M. Berkley
W. A. Cowell & Farrand Drug
Oo Henderson Drug
Hansen & Mans Borns Drug Co. Landgraf & Co
U. G. Kramer Wm, Kilper
Gal Miller Moore Drug Co
C. GL. McDermot Rad Cross Drug
B. W. Schanemar
B. W. Schanema
Broadway
Syammore & Eeger Gee Ene Ageererey
St. Parks Drag Co
Porte
St. Henry Strong, Drags
Vinton
Durham-Duplex Razor Co
W. Schuneman & Co
Strickler's Pharmacy
Sycamore
Joe A. Schiel
Hugh W. Taggart
C. C. Watters
Independence Ave
Waterloo
Wdw. Co
Lafayette
Watgler Brothers
St. Borg Drug Co
Cedar Falls
BE. Green
Hieber Drug Co
Fieifer Drug Co
Watters’ Drag Co
Heary Mazinti
Baldwin Avenue
Jersey City
Canada
England
Victoria St
Church
Toronto
Shefiote
Pino AC
Andre Constantine
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