ElevenYearOld Boy Shines As Sport at roller coaster
Des Moines August 23 A juvenile court case centers on an 11 year old boy who spent 11.40 on a trip with Mary Watson at White City roller coaster. Mary says the boy is kind and they rode the coaster 114 times, prompting concerns about the boy’s spending. Police and probation officers investigate to determine if the actions warrant legal action.
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Des Moines
Mary Watson
White City
Mary
Leo
J. W. Jones
Bue
Lou
Jeff Braering
Potica
Breeding
Jones
Lev
Gork
Hig
Gtr
Husband jailed over wife's store teeth dispute
Washington police judge ruled separation from a wife does not excuse attempting to separate her store teeth from her. Henry Hardesty received a thirty day workhouse sentence after insisting he bought and paid for them. He argued they were his property though she wore them. The case also noted she nearly swallowed the teeth as the husband threatened to use a razor.
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Washington, D. C
Aukam
Only Republicans Qualify For P C
Washington Aug 22 The Hillsboro Post Office in the First Iowa district is a fourth class office under civil service. An exam produced three Republicans and two Democrats on the eligible list all three Republicans William Ferree Edna Ferree and William Anderson rural carrier. Democratic leaders seek to block a Republican and push a Democrat into the postmaster job despite civil service rules.
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Washington, D. C
Hillsboro
Iowa
Civil Service
William
Edna Ferree
William Anderson
Representative Pepper
A MES Professor Mortensen Responds to Waterloo Milk Dealers Row
The Courier publishes Prof. Mortensen of Ames direct statement regarding a private remark at a Waterloo milk dealers meeting. He says a member attempted to use the discussion to advertise private business and claims misquotation of his remarks. He urges publication of his full statement to Waterloo milk dealers.
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E. T. Badler
Waterloo Milk Dealers’ Association
Maxwell Case
Prof
Mortensen
Ames
Prof. Mortensen
Waterloo
La Porte City News Budget
C G Kober returns from St Peter Minn to tend farming interests. Canning factory starts and corn coming in rapidly. F W Esher and Mrs Esher visit Waterloo for fireworks. Wm McChane funeral held at Methodist church. Y P A German Evangelical convention in Waterloo discussed. Auctioneer John Gill of La Porte City hospitalized for operation.
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C. G. Kober
St. Peter, Minn
F. W. Esher
Waterloo
Ball Park
la Porte
C. A. Brust
Collins
R. P. Dodge
H. B. Lizer
Pain
Wm. McChane
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. C. Kober
Geo. Fritz
John Gill
St. Francis
Refuges Legacy From Sweden A Strange Gift Rejected
Shenandoah Iowa Aug 22 Charley Olson known as Humpback Charley refused a $600 postal money order tied to a Swedish estate after signing the delivery, fear of trouble or misfunded gift prompted him to return it to postal authorities and explain the odd act. Olson, a very poor man, earns hard labor and could use the money but chose rejection.
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Shenandoah
Charley Olson
Charley
Olson
Sweden
Farmer from Fleming Endorses Chamberlain Remedy
Mr W B Gunsalus, a farmer near Fleming Pennsylvania, says his family has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for fourteen years and finds it excellent. He recommends it and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
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Gunsalus
Fleming
Chamberlain
M. B. Gebhardt
Oriole
Aunt Mary's Vinegar Endures as Pantry Favorite
A vintage branding claim highlights Aunt Mary's Vinegar with the slogan Once Tried Always Used. The note suggests lasting consumer trust and steady presence in home kitchens across generations.
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Aunt Mary
Majority of Ames Students Earn Cash
Ames Iowa August 22 Special Students at Iowa State College earned not less than 50000 to pay all or part of their college expenses, according to registrar Herman Knapp. More than half of 2200 regular students supplemented allowances by outside work. The college was the biggest employer of student help. In 1912, 26436 was paid to 802 students, with 642 receiving up to 50, 74 from 50 to 100, 46 from 100 to 200, and 19 advanced students over 200.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Herman Knapp
Court Decision Looms for North Star Benefit in Iowa
In Rock Island County Illinois a board of review decision on tax treatment for fraternal benefit funds could push the North Star Benefit association to relocate further, affecting Waterloo and other orders. Local officers and physicians discuss plans as August approaches, with by law work slated for early September and a new Waterloo branch launched by State Deputy Nelson amid unsettled appeals.
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Board of Review
Rock Island County
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
P. Nelson
North Star Benefit Association
Iowa
Waterton
North Star Association
Royal Neighbors
Nelson
Benet Association
Oats Crop Falls Short in Black Hawk County Report
Reports from Black Hawk County indicate oats yields are 15 to 20 percent below average due to poor straw filling and dry weather. Corn crop remains fair though some stalk rust and premature death are noted. Illinois wheat crops are strong, offering potential offset for corn shortages next fall. Local grain dealers expect prices to rise as bushel shortages emerge, with farmers set to control prices by August 1913.
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Black Hawk County
Black Hawk
Ilinois
E. P. Reese
Champaign
Waterloo
Illinois
Farniera
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