Readlyn Woman Disappears As Warrant Is Issued For Husband
A warrant was issued for Harvey Minton of Waterloo after Readlyn resident Mrs Hazel Minton reported her husband deserted her on July 26 and left a note claiming he headed to Estherville. Readlyn bricklayer Minton boarded with the Haegers. Mrs Minton, in ill health, is expecting a child and has sought legal help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Shores
Harry E. Tullar
Readlyn
Will Haeger
Minton
Haegers
Haeger
Waterloo
Tales of Honey and Tar advertisement letters
Wm. Lee of Paskenta California reports universal satisfaction with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for his children and uses no substitutes. E C Rhodes of Middleton Georgia says a severe lagrippe cough finally relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lee
Paskenta
Calif
Foley
E. C. Rhodes
Middleton
Two Women Drown as Man Survives Cold Lake Incident
At Reed's lake near Hampton Iowa two Chicago women, Mrs James Vannuys and Miss Lou Vannuys, drowned while fishing from a boat. Wilbur Scantlebury, a youth with them, climbed onto the overturned craft and saved himself. James Vannuys witnessed his wife and sister drown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
James Vannuys
Lou Vannuys
Chicago
Reed's Lake
Here
Wilbur Scantlebury
Vannuys
Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines Aug 17
The week ending Aug 17 was excessively hot and dry though heavy rains on Aug 10 and subsequent local showers provided sufficient moisture for present needs. Telegraph reports note better distribution of rainfall than earlier forecasts amid the hot spell and dry period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Brownstone Brownatone Hair Dye Ad Claims Instant Safe Color
An old advertisement promotes Brownstone and Brownatone hair dyes as a simple, undetectable way to cover gray or streaked hair. It promises instant action, non fading results, and a range from golden brown to black, with samples and a booklet available for 10 cents. Sold by Kenton Pharmaceutical Co and distributed through regional druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton Pharmacal Co
Pike St
Covington
Butler County Pioneer Mrs Harmon Celebrates 95th Birthday
New Hartford Iowa August 19 Mrs Hannah E Harmon a Butler county pioneer marks her ninety fifth birthday today amid good health and friendship. She arrived with husband C E Harmon from Saratoga County New York in 1857. He died twenty years ago leaving sons C R and E S Harmon to share in her life of change from ox cart to flying machine and from tallow dip to tungsten lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hartford
Hannah E. Harmon
Butler County
C. E. Harmon
Saratoga County
N. Y
C. R
Harmon
Wedding Bells in Nina Kitten’s Barn
Puff and Nina Kitten announce their marriage and choose Snowball Kit to be ushers at a noon ceremony in Nina’s barn. Midnight Bearer of the ring accidentally drops it when a rat seizes the moment, but Midnight rescues the ring and the wedding proceeds with guests praising the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowball
Kit
Puff
Nika Kitten
Nina Kitten
Nina
Midnight
Miss Kitten
Mr. Rat
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Rowley Bullfrog
Storm Lifts Corn Crop Yet Worsens Lodged Grains
Reports show last bulletin notes high winds and squalls. vast corn belt from Guthrie to Jasper counties suffered lodging and some downed stalks, but much regrew and final output not as reduced as feared. Wind also touched other areas. overall crop injury light compared to moisture benefits. rain came too late to aid early southern county corn. Potatoes and gardens mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Jasper
Rains Benefit Farms With Fall Plowing Underway
The report notes rains greatly aided truck crops pastures meadows and fruits. Fall plowing has begun under the direction of GEO M. CHAPPEL Section Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Chappel
Chaplain Cole of Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown
Chaplain Cole of the Soldiers' Home in Marshalltown is gravely ill and slowly sinking. It was feared Sunday night that he might die soon as he endures intense pain with relief supplied by opiates. Willis Cale of Hammond, Tennessee, a son, was summoned by telegraph yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Cole
Willis Cale
Hammond
Celoera Anh
Dream injuries pay out in sleepe dream claims
Des Moines reports two claims totaling $300 paid by the Great Western Accident association for injuries suffered while enacting scenes in dreams. J. W. Frazier of Falrmont Nebraska dislocated his shoulder after a dream fall from a horse. George A. Coulter of Weepsport S C dislocated his arm upon waking from a dream snowball fight. A prior claim of $25 paid to a city resident involved a dream abduction fight ending in a kicked wall injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Great Western Accident Association
J. W. Frazier
Falrmont
Neb
Frazier
George A. Coulter
Iddnapers
Jesup Presbyterian Church to Celebrate Semi-Centennial
Jesup Ia Aug 19 Special extensive preparations are under way for the semi centennial anniversary of the Jesup presbytery on Sept 14. The Jesup Presbyterian Church will mark fifty years of existence with all day services and addresses by prominent church workers and speakers from the state. The program will feature instrumental selections and short talks. Rev Howard Irvine is the current pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
Tabernacles
Howard Irvine
Waterloo Knights to Initiate Class at La Porte City
Waterloo officers and Knights and Ladies of Security will travel to La Porte City at 7 PM for a full degree initiation of 20 candidates with regalia. A large program and refreshments await at the K of P hall Wednesday night. Waterloo expects rapid growth to a council near 1000 members after fall and winter campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
la Porte City
K. of P. Hall
Waterloo Lodge
Labor Temple
Denounced Rage Sparks Police Court Hearing in Waterloo
A Black man Lashler was arraigned on charges of disturbing the public peace in Waterloo, protesting Mississippi newcomers. He claimed Black migrants dis grace the community, while Mary Rounds testified he threatened her, seeking funds to return to Mississippi. Witnesses note tense atmosphere as locals discuss race and displacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Aury
Lashler
Jashler
Mary Rounds
Mississippi
Charles
Cuticura Cure Told On Face Skin Disease
A testimonial from LeRoy O Brien dated May 12 1913 praises Cuticura Soap and Ointment for curing a nine month facial skin disease described as seed warts leaving a scar. The ad notes 25 cent Cuticura Soap and Ointment, availability everywhere, and offers free liberal samples with a 32 page Skin Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesseo Ave
Saginaw, Mich
LeRoy
O' Brien
Cuticura
Dept.'t
Boston
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Mulhern Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Wangler Bros. Co
Joe Schiel
Fall Sporting Goods
Tin
Connection
Sycamore St
Church
Jesup Presbyterian Church
Cele
Laporte City
Drugetats
Dol
Realnal
Baltimore
Mississippe Daikkins
Negrors
ABC
I. B. Lund
Gearhart
Miss Mabel
Waterton
Gearhart Auto
Kingsley
Town Falls
Mrs. Lund
Mrs. I. van Metre
Gearharts
Stahl
Independence Avenue Road
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
New York
Puerces Car
Mecca
Touruc
Standard Oil Company
Indiana Corporation
Hileman & Gindt
East Fourth Street
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