Iowa Rates Clash as Nebraska Moves on Western Trade
Des Moines reports Nebraska railroad commission cuts local Nebraska rates below interstate levels, creating discrimination against eastern Iowa cities. Iowa officials plan a conference next month with four cities to seek a remedy.
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Des Moines
Nebraska Railroad Commission
Iowa
Supreme Court
Shreveport
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nebraska
West
Nebraska Commission
Omaha
Lincoln
Missouri River
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Prairie City Man Burt Cranking Auto Dies in Onboard Accident
B P Tallaugh a booster and restaurant man died from injuries after cranking an automobile at the old Saturday reunion site near Monroe. He was 43, survived by a widow and five children. The injury occurred when a foreword crank failed and caused blood poisoning.
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Prairie City
B. P. Tallaugh
Sattiera
Infant body found in hidden box in Cedar Rapids home
Plumber W H Taylor uncovered a thirteen inch box hidden between basement ceiling and first floor at 111 North Second Street. Inside lay a wrapped infant corpse. Coroner King declared the case a murder and began an investigation.
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Cedar Rapids
W. H. Taylor
North Second Street
Taylor
King
Fiend Tries Twice to Destroy a Home in Des Moines
Des Moines on Aug 29 reports J B Connett found oil soaked shavings and a powder keg with a damaged fuse in his house. A gas jet may have ignited a fire that burned the roof before the fire department arrived. Police withhold suspects as they investigate the Garnett family tied to the case.
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Des Moines
Connett
Garnett
Former Iowa Woman Reaches Age of 164 in California
Whittier California August 29 Mrs Jaydia Heald Sharpless Whittier's centenarian formerly from Lynnville Iowa marked her 164th birthday at her grandson Leonard Sharpless home. The Quakeress aims to live to 110 years and continues reading sewing and quilting despite hearing loss and limited church attendance. She lives with daughter Mrs Robert C Hiatt.
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Whittier
Cal
Jaydia Heald Sharpless
Lynnville
Leonard Sharpless
Professors Return From War Zone After Frugal Escape
Dr. Henry J. Altfulisch and Dr. Judson K. Packard of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry arrive in Iowa City after being stranded in Paris and London. They faced cash shortages, walked with their trunks across the border area, and stowed away in an automobile to board a ship when their White Star passage was canceled.
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Towa City
Paris
London
Henry J. Altfulisch
Judson KE. Packard
University of Iowa College
Iowa City
Colongne
Heberstahl
Germany
Belgium
Celtic
White Star
ACTIN E WAMITTON A BUSY CANDIDATE
Cedar Rapids Iowa August 29 John T Hilton continues a face to face campaign for governor meeting many demands for appearances at county fairs reunions and homecomings across the state He circulated among 1500 delegates at the Linn County Old settlers annual reunion in the twenty fourth year event
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Cedar Rapids
John T. Hilton
Iowa
Linn County
Farmers Report 1913 Corn Harvests Across Iowa Tours
The Marion area hosts the Settlers association rally with Mr. Machilion visiting Storm Lake on August 30 and 31 and Poimtzhar on September 1. Odebolt sets August 29 for W P Adams marketing 1912 corn from Fair View farm, a 5970 acre parcel once owned by H G Wheeler.
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Settlers’ Association
Marion
Machilion
Storm Lake
Poimtzhar
Jones County
Monticello
Odebolt
PL Adams
Fair View Farm
Joe
Chelsea Physician Dies of Injuries
Cedar Rapids Aug 29 Dr B T Genedict a Chelsea Iowa physician injured in an auto crash when a Northwestern train struck his car died in a hospital here yesterday.
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Cedar Rapids
B. T. Genedict
Chelsea
Northwestern
Waterloo Style Show set for September dates
Waterloo Retail Merchants' association says reservations for the Style Show will open soon. An announcement will appear in the public press to allow early selections and seat choices. Preparations for the Style Exposition proceed with high class musical numbers promising entertainment value beyond the admission. Ladies and children's footwear half price today at Wang & Miller Shoe Co.
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Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association
Rait
Wang & Miller Shoe Co
Campaign Cigar Is It a Bribe Campaign Cigar Cigar Question
Des Moines reports debate on campaign cigars clarifying that giving a cigar is not a legal bribe and not an inducement. State officials note no direct law forbids cigars though campaign fund contributions are allowed and encouraged.
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Des Moines
State House
Secretary of State
Blind Hoy records governor speech in plain print shorthand
Nineteen year old blind Indianapolis resident Bert Cutting earned recognition as a pioneer shorthand reporter by translating Governor Ralston’s speech into a universal Stenotype system. Once normal, Cutting lost sight after typhoid but adapted to read and spell words on the machine.
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Bert, Cutting
Indianapolis
Governor Ralston
Indiana
Cutting
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo and Waterloo District
Real estate transfers listed include Harry Woods to G. Rittenhouse for part of Jet 10 block 2 Johnsons Addn Waterloo for $1. City of Waterloo to Waterloo Independent School District for alley between Evergreen and Magnolia Park Way in Galloway for $1. C I Sindlinger to May Sindlinger for lot 12 replat of San Sone 1. United States to Mark Howard land in 1-8-71 and 1-88-11. Wilbur A Dobson in A W Cham Berlin part of Lot 10 Block 8 Lane & Fowlers Addn Waterloo for $1.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Harry Woods
G. Rittenhouse
Johnson’s
Waterloo
City of
Independent School District of
Evergreen
Magnolia Parkway
Galloway
C. i. Sindlinger
May
United States
Mark Howard
Wilbur A. Dobson
A. W. Cham
Berlin
Block &, Lane & Fowler's
Local News Roundup From Reinbeck Area and District
Reinbeck update lists visits and travels of residents including Miss Jonnie Smith in Chit CHEO J. AL Weise hospital Davenport and Kane trips from Malcom to attend family. Mentions school start August 21 and weddings of Ruth Morrison to Henry Fullerton and Mary Macbrien to Henry Smith with local clergy in attendance.
Linden Daily Social News Roundup
Linden file of community notices reports visitors and travel. Mr and Mrs Charles Holmes and son left Donne son for home after two weeks at EH Morgan’s. Mrs Holmes is Morgan’s daughter. Fred Kahler taking layoff at IC shop. left for Minneapolis with family for a visit. Missionary society to meet at 1382 Block avenue. Mrs W C Court and daughter visited Linden residents. Mrs O A Zuehlke recovering from cancer operation. Mrs L A Wright returns home after illness. Wright’s sister Mrs John Malcolm visiting from Tacoma. Hiram Ford left for Des Moines for state fair. Mrs Ford to Minneapolis. Margaret Berry improving from illness. Mrs C Hills and Susie return from Floyd visit. Orville King and family of Aurorala visit CO Foster.
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Jsick
Rhevr Street
Wright
John Malcom
Tacoma
Wash
Hiram Ford
Des Moines
Ford
Minneapolis
Margaret Berry
Mrs. C. Hills
Susie
Floyd
Orville King
Aurorala
CO. Foster
Notable Local Social And Birth Notices Across Town
Me and Mrs. Wolet and Mrs. Smith of Artington visit Mrs. Daainigaardyer family. Mr. Heoy TUMta of Sumner hosts guests. Geo. Blanchard home becomes gathering spot. A new baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. lanking on Tuesday. May special social events occur as families plan visits and upcoming year activities.
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Hone Weenesney
Douglas
Witton
Kary
Ireten
Montgomery
Kitt
Mohchuvel
Driscoll
Winthrop Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mise Mare saved Shyer of Rockford in a distant incident as relatives and visitors populate Winthrop and nearby towns. Rev Halland returns from Ohio. Mrs Hoy Ross and Mrs Kate Berger travel to various relatives including Ames and Clarion. Archie Waite and other locals host guests amid summer travel.
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Withrop
Mise Mare
Shyer
Rockford
Meladden
Jonnor Kortmeyver
Aurora
Win
Yeager
Holg
Regpart
Wagh Tratner
Rev
Halland
Ohio
Archie Waite
Cliton
Maynard Clipped by Family and Local Travelers News
W J Arthur returned from Prairie Tuahien Wik after several months of illness. Mr and Mrs John Wark and Mrs Talcott hosted visitors. The party, including Mr Geo Suvi and Mrs Strong and son, traveled to Dakota on Friday morning. Miss Elva Johnson of Wall Lake joined the group.
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Maynard
W. J. Arthur
Prairie Tua Chien
Wik
John Wark
Fr. Talcott
Geo
Suvi
C E Strong and Son
Dakota
Elva Johnson
Wall Lake
Fragments Describe Visits and Travel Among Local Residents
The notice item lists several people and those accompanying them on visits to cities and towns. Names include Vin Stekle, two daughters, Walter Caffin, Lewds, Oacie Mlohe, Waller Mireinehe, and others visiting Kaunas, St Pan, and nearby areas. It notes arrivals and departures around a mid week period with mentions of family and friends visiting.
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Neen Visting
Mike Frances
Talcott
West Co
Walter Caffin
Spotabe
Wash
Ai ‘Paesdiy
Coyn Vere
Munes
Vin Stekle
Daugheters
Kaunas
Waller Mireinehe
Deel Hebsen
Ste
Pauls
S. J
Weal
Local Vinton Notes Wide Range Of Town Events
Vinton notes report pastor W Rogers facing illness, family visits, and a Sunday revival by Rev Warren. Miss Lola Jenking and rank Greenwalt marry at the Methodist parsonage. Mrs Sheats mourned at home near Shellsburg, funeral at Methodist church. Emory Wilcox and Gladys Petty wed in Langlois Oregon.
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Vinton
T Rogers
Ubis City
Sulooie
Mather
Peon
Misgek Trene
Roth
Qrner
Dasa
Slater
Mire
Jtueh Mossman
Mise
Lola Jenking
Rank Greenwalt
Methodist
Jeoddua
W.O. Jerkins
Grant
Auburn
George Sheeta
Shellsburg
Methodist Church
Milo O
Sheats
Ray
Warren
Christian Church
Mt Auburn
Emory Wilcox
Gladys Petty
Lente
Ore
Quick Cure for Diarrhoea Claims Wakefield Remedy
Wakefield's Blackberry Galsam is touted as a 69 year safe remedy for diarrhoea dysentery cholera infantum and cholera morbus. It supposedly acts quickly without constipation and restores natural bowel function with millions of bottles sold and consistent cures when directions are followed. Full size bottles priced at 3 for $1.00, advertised as available everywhere.
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Wakeafield
Local residents note travel plans and staff changes in Vinton
Old residents of the city recall Wilcox and Trig une Heraroodthie while Souttee people plan visits to Dakota and northern Iowa for several weeks. Hekels returns from Chicago where he pursued a post graduate course at the Chileago university and Eckels becomes principal at Vinton high school.
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Vinton
Nolnty
Dakota
Iowa
Vroft. Ui
Hekels
Chicago
Chileago University
Eckels
Vinton High School
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