Belle Plaine Man Disappears Mysteriously
Belle Plaine Se. Feb 1 mystery surrounds the disappearance of D Pettit proprietor of a West Main confectionery. He was last seen Wednesday morning and traced to Cedar Rapids before vanishing. He is believed to carry about $100, no foul play suspected. Wife noted normal routine, store kept in usual condition. Son found store locked at noon and light burning, prompting police and local searches. Pettit was reputed steady and quiet with good standing among friends in Janesville.
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Belle Plaine
D. Petiit
West Main
Cedar Rapids
Orville
Linden social notes mention local moves and visits
Linden January 31 report lists Henry Klebs moving his family into the George Birdsall house at 1925 Lafayette Street and Henry Call and sons relocating to Dearborn Avenue. Will Castle of Marble Rock visited L. C. Low on Lafayette Street, while Mrs. Miranda Bandfield spent the week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
Henry Klebs
George Birdsall
Lafayette Street
Henry Call and Sons
Dearborn Avenue
Will Castle
Marble Rock
L. C. Low
Miranda Bandfield
Rheumatism Affects Lungs Cough Remedy Ad Promoted
An advertisement touts a blood purifying remedy claimed to cure bronchial coughs and rheumatic chest pains. It markets Swift's Sure Specific as a blood bath that boosts red cells, improves appetite, and ends coughs, urging readers to buy a bottle for one dollar at drug stores and to write for medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Swift Ride
Atlanta
Tax Commission Bill Rejected by Iowa Legislatures
Des Moines Feb 1 The senate and house Ways and Means committees reject the Brindley draft for a permanent tax commission and draft their own bill instead. Subcommittees of seven from each chamber will co operate for joint sessions and hearings next week to resolve revenue law changes and whether to vest administration in a commission or keep state officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
House
Iowa
Iowa Legislative Commission
Brindley
Permanent
Tax Commission
Allen
Farr
Francis
Clarkson
Webber
Cowles
Doran
Jacobs
Hunt
Huff
Erickson
Scholz
Crozier
Hanson
Doctor Eddy to Demonstrate At Waterloo Theatre
Dr Eddy, a renowned medium, will stage spiritualistic demonstrations at Waterloo theatre Sunday night. A seated audience will witness slate writing, materialization, floating tables and chairs with questions answered on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Eddy
Waterloo Theatre
Eddy
Mme. Blavatsky
Waterloo
Real Estate Transfers in Cedar Falls and Waterloo Areas
Real estate transfers listed by Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co. include J Jensen to Nels Friis of lot 2 block zit in Brown’s 2nd addition Cedar Falls for 2750 dollars and multiple transfers in West Waterloo La Porte City and surrounding areas for one dollar or small sums, involving parcels in 28-87-12 21-88-12 10-87-12 3-87-12 23-87-12 14 28-90-12 and other blocks. Name mentions include Albert Cole Caroline Igon Adolph J. Wittick and companies such as Iowa Canning Co United States to Gustavus Eastman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
J. Jensen
Nels Friis
EL Brown
Cedar Falls
Teanet Lamb, Et al
Eliza J. Bickley
Bickley
West Waterloo
Christian G. Roberto W
FL & N
Cc. Be, Arnett, Et al
Albert Cole
la Porte City
Iowa Canning Co
Caroline Igon
Sandy McManus
J. M. Brearton
Adolph J. Wittick
F. W. Gregory
Cumming Pushes One Term Bill Amid Roosevelt Debate
In Washington on February 1 Senator Cum ming urged a six year single term amendment for the presidency while critics argued it targets Colonel Roosevelt. The clash involved Williams Poindexter Hitchcok and Root amendments, with party lines and progressive concerns over applying limits equally. The Hitchc ock proposal failed 32 to 27, and Root's single term trigger was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Cumming
Senate
United States
Williame
Taft
Wilson
Williams
Poindexter
Hitchcock
Senator Root
New Mexico Sues Texas Over Rio Grande Boundary
Washington feb 1 suit was begun yesterday by New Mexico against Texas in the supreme court to fix the boundary between the two states. New Mexico asks the mid channel of the Rio Grande as it existed in 1860 to be the true boundary between 82nd and 31st degrees 47 minutes north latitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Mexico
Eight Hour Demand Passed by British Trades Congress
London February 1 A resolution for an eight hour day for all workers was adopted by the trades union congress with over two million wage earners present. Notices to employers refusing the demand will be handed in March and contracts with them end May 1 when a walkout will occur. Also a farmer from Yukon Missouri endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Trades Union Congress
Scholarship to honor Titanic victim son Meyer
Ithaca NY Feb 1 In memory of their son Edgar J Meyer a Cornell graduate who perished in the Titanic disaster Mr and Mrs Eugene Meyer of New York City have given 10000 dollars to found a fellowship in mechanical and electrical engineering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca, N. Y
Edgar J. Meyer
Cornell
Eugene Meyer
New York City
One Lone Drunk and Fines in Police Court Rollup
One lone drunk faced Police Judge Meyers and received the usual six dollar fine after admitting to overindulgence and returning from Denver to Waterloo sober. Three Greeks were fined fifty dollars each for gambling with the total amount suspended upon repayment to a victim. Joe Gentle of Gentle Bros. was arraigned for cheating by short weights. lease details await advisory, as information was filed by J. B. Webb. Major theatre bill at Majestic features The Police Inspector with a strong cast plus Godfrey and Henderson, Braun Sisters, Barnes and King, and Pollard in a billiard-themed act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyers
Denver
Waterloo
Hel
Fruit Vonder
Joe Gentle
Gentle Bros
Gentle
J. B. Webb
Tennesseeans Select Jackson and Sevier for Hall Statues
Nashville Feb 1 The commission chosen to pick two Tennesseeans to be honored with statues in statuary hall at Washington selected John Sevier the Indian fighter and first Tennessee governor and Andrew Jackson hero at the battle of New Orleans and later president The report will go to the legislature.
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Nashville
Tenn
Washington
John Sevier
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
Day of Prayer Observed at Emanuel Church Courthouse Square
The Emanuel Evangelical church in Courthouse square will observe the annual day of prayer for missions Sunday. The Woman's Missionary Society will run the morning program and the pastor will speak in the evening on "Praying for More Laborers." Special music will accompany both services.
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Emanuel Evangelical Church
Courthouse Square
Woman's Missionary Society
Evans Piano Co Sees Strong Year and Iowa Buy Benefit
E. E. Waters of the Evans Piano Co reports a flourishing year after attending the annual meeting in Chicago. The firm, with offices in the Fine Arts Building and a Des Moines factory, notes that the shift to Iowa goods has aided its business growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Waters
Evans ‘Piano’ Company
Chicago
Evans Piano Company
Fine Arts
Des Moines
Soo Line Travel Ad Reaches Western North America
An ad notes free information on routes from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Minnesota North Dakota Saskatchewan Alberta and the Pacific Northwest via the Soo Line. Contact D P Harley at 210 Fifth St Des Moines Iowa for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
No. Dakota
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Pacific Northwest
Soo Line
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Harley, D. P
Fifth St
Des Moines
Foley Kidney Pills Relieve Severe Kidney Trouble Says Skelton
W S Skelton of Stan ley Indiana says he would not take 3100.00 for the relief a single box of Foley Kidney Pills gave him after a severe kidney attack with back pain. He reports the pills entirely relieved him and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Skelton
Stanley
Ind
Sugar Prices Drop Amid Shopper Frustration
Record price decline shocks consumers as sugar costs fall from 19 pounds for $1.00 to 5.00 per 100 pounds. Retailers blame federal tariff policy and refinery consolidation, arguing the slump is aimed at staving off tariff changes. The piece notes consumer hardship and questions why prices are set to ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional Committee On Tariff
Nervous Prostration Testimonials From Philadelphia and Ephrata
Philadelphia residents report rapid relief from nervous prostration after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with claims of restored sleep energy and ability to work. Another Pennsylvania case describes pale weak spells and headaches improved by the same remedy with gains in weight and improved complexion. The notices invite readers to write for confidential advice to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lyon Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Johnston
Siegel Street
Ephrata
Mra
J. W. Hornsercer
R. No. 3
Public Sale Of Hotel Furniture At American House
Auctioneer Co B E Phifer sells all hotel furniture including beds bedding dressers chairs carpets kitchen fixtures and office items plus 125 bushels of potatoes at public auction. The sale occurs at the American House corner Fifth and Commercial streets on Saturday February 8 at 10 o clock a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lamson
Fifth and
Commercial Streets
BE. Phifer
Sugar schedule sparks tariff versus supply debate
Refiners of the ash aring staple argue that supply and demand regulate sugar quotations, not tariff meddling. A meeting is planned tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock under no-saloon forces to discuss saloon petitions, withdrawal, and other wet-dry campaign features.
Father John's Medicine touted as safe cold remedy
An advertisement extols Father John's Medicine as pure wholesome food that strengthens children during colds and coughs. It claims no alcohol or dangerous drugs, notes 11 years of success, and presents it as a doctor's prescription product available from Carleton Tinney Company in Lowell Mass for one dollar plus prepaid express.
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Father John
Carleton
Tinvey Company
Lowell
Mass
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Case
Janesville
Carlton Desk
Vary Bleke
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Linid M. KB. Cberch
Joel Loveland
A. J. Fairburn
Lime
Fremont Streets
5Oe
Doctor Eddy
T. FR
Arizona
Texas
F. B. Walling
Yukon
Foley
Majestic
Majestic Theatre
Godfrey
Henderson
Abroad
Braun
Barnes and King
Pollard
Jackson and
Sevier
Father John's
Family
Mutsen, K.P
J.G. Hutzell
West Main St
Fort Wayne
Post Office
Elsie ST. Leon
Margaret Mayo
Polly
Gold Creek
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