Admen Arrive in Snowfall for Iowa Meeting
One hundred fifty stere opticon views and miles of film will illustrate a lecture by Mr. Fisher. Dr. Vining Fisher and William I Townsend arrive in Waterloo before noon, quartered at the Irving, following a Des Moines appearance before the legislature about Frisco 1918 preparations. The convention runs three days with hourly business, receptions, and talks on advertising education, followed by a big Town Criers banquet and an illustrated lecture on Iowa advertising.house
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Fisher
Vining Fisher
William i. Townsend
Waterloo
Irving
Des Moines
Frisco
the Irving
R. C. Thompson
Elks' Hall
Cedar Rapides
Iowa
Harry Kiester
Town Criers
Q. Fr. McDonald
Corn Magazine
Kimball
Dairy Farmer
Inks’ Hall
Eucs
Wo. J. Berkowitz
Kansas City
Berkowitz Envelope Co
City
Brown
Commercial Club
Rockford
W. W. Marsh
Pythian Temple
Commercial Street
H. M. Harwood
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Henry Knott
Chicago
Baltimore
Edward J. Shay
Corruption charges taken up against West Virginia senators
Washington February 4 Charges of corrupt practices in the 1911 elections of Senators Clarence W Watson and Whi Chilton were examined by the senate committee on privileges and elections. Neither senator attended but filed statements denying the allegations. The memorial by Governor Glasscock and others cited claims by Hubbard and Bland about payments to vote Watson and Chilton. Watson and Chilton repudiated the charges as revenge.
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Washington
Clarence W. Watson
Whi. &. Chilton
West Virginia
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Watson
Mr. Chilton
Glasscock
West
L. G. Sheck
West Virginia House
Chilton
Messrs. Watson
Ruling on Fictitious Names In County Proceedings
A 2:45 decision by Assistant County Attorney E. H. McCoy guides the board of county supervisors on validity of names in voter rolls and petitions. Rules specify when variants like George or Geo Anderson count or do not, including full spellings vs initials. New withdrawals bring totals to 419.
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E. H. McCoy
Board of County Supervisors
George H. Anderson
Julius
Anderson
George’ Anderson
Geo.” Anderson
Flor. Anderson
Frank J’ Anderson
Frank J” Anderson
Julius H." Anderson
Julius K." Anderson
J. H. Anderson
George “Anderson
George ‘Anderson
Motorcycle explosion and fire at Higby Cycle Shop
A motorcycle exploded at Higby Cycle Shop on Main Street in Cedar Falls Indiana just after 12:30. The blast shattered the shop causing a fire in the old frame building. American Express and Markuson barber shop adjoining were saved by firefighters. Building owned by Santee brothers. Damages moderate and insured.
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Cedar Falls
Higby
Main Street
American Express Company
Markuson
Santee Brothers
Temperature report snapshot from February fourth
Reading marks by Buchanan Optical Co records the night low of 12 and day highs of 21 with morning readings of 9 10 and 5. Yesterday’s minimum was 10 and maximum 21, while a year ago the low was 8 and the high 4. A Courier want ad promises time and worry savings.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Clarke names official staff for two years
Des Moines February 4 Gov George W Clarke announced his official staff for the next two years listing W G Dows Cedar Rapids John C Lopez Des Moines H B Hedge Des Moines Wai Larrabee Clermont Charles Wilson Washington Geo Larton Des Moines Charles E Knox Muscatine Frank H Kinkaid Davenport Harl R Ferguson Shenandoah Milo Ward Des Moines Thomas Perkins Sioux City Leroy N Snell Ida County
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Des Moines
George W. Clarke
W. G. Dows
Cedar Rapids
John C. Lopez
H. B. Hedge
Wai. Larrabee
Clermont
Charles Wilson
Washington
Geo. L. Garton
Charles E. Knox
Muscatine
Frank H. Kinkaid
Davenport
Harl R. Ferguson
Shenandoah
Milo Ward
Thomas Perkins
Sioux City
Leroy N Snell
Ida County
Market Close Prices On New York Stock Exchange
New York stock exchange closing prices show Canadian Pacific at 28.84, Pennsylvania 12.15, Rock Island 24.90, Chicago Great Western 16.9, Atchison 2.0, American Smelter unavailable, Union Pacific 6.24, 2.16? Baltimore and Ohio 10.28, Southern Pacific 10.68, Brooklyn Rapid Transit 9.03, United States Steel 64, Amalgamated Copper 7.8, Northern Pacific 11.95, Great Northern 12.84, Erie 128.4, Central 1?128.4, St. Paul 41.83, Missouri Pacific unavailable, New York Central 10.9, Anaconda 3.74.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Rock Island
Chicago Great Western
Atchison
American Smelter
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohin
Southern Pacific
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel
Amalgamated Copper
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Real Central
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Preparations Underway For YWCA Banquet And Meeting
The committees organizing the annual YWCA banquet and business meeting set elaborate plans for February 11. The supper will be served by Grace M. BE. ladies.
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Grace M. BE
Church Dinner Arrangements Lead by Pettit Chair
In the church dining room at 6 30 o'clock Mrs Edward Alford will manage the dining room with assistance from ladies of the various churches. The general arrangements committee is chaired by Mrs F S Pettit and includes Mrs Edward Alford Mrs W H Langlas Mrs J W Rath and Mrs W W Lytle.
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Edward Alford
F. S. Pettit
W. H. Langlas
J. W. Rath
W. W. Lytle
Body of Young Society Man Found in Lakewood
The body of Homer Everett a young society club and businessman disappeared Saturday night was found this afternoon on the lake shore at the foot of a cliff in Lakewood Cleveland. Police and investigators believe he wandered out in a daze after falling ill at a house warming and tumbled over the edge.
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Cleveland, O
Homer Everett
Young Society, Club and Businessan
Lakewood
Everett
Call for election of Gates successor
W Clarke issued a special election call for Bremer and Butler counties to replace the late Senator Chas Gates. The election is set for February 17. W W Saylor, former state representative, is a candidate for senator.
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Gates
Des Moines
George W. Clarke
Bremer
Butler
Chas. Gates
W. W. Saylor
House
Charlie Miller
Late Vinton News Notes of Interest
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Hannah Thompson at her son Frank’s home in Van Horne with burial beside her husband in Garrison cemetery. The pioneer couple lived long in Big Grove township. Mrs. Mary Covington, a Benton county pioneer, died at her son’s home at age 81. Chas. G. Marine and Miss Effie Stedman, once Vinton residents, have been moved to the general pension office in Washington after Des Moines pension agency closure.
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Vinton, Ja
Hannah Thompson
Frank Thompson
van Horne
Garrison Cemetery
Des Moines House Denounces Press Criticism of Brockway
The Iowa house passed a resolution condemning state newspapers for criticizing James Brockway of the roads and highway committee. The measure, introduced by W. P. Dawson, asserts confidence in Brockway and denounces the charges as unfair. It says attacks hinder work and passed unanimously.
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Des Moines
House of Representatives
James Brockway
Roads and Highway Committee
House
Brockway
Funeral Rites Show Impressive Respect For Senator Gates
Twenty Knight Templars from Waterloo joined Ascalon Commandery to attend the Des Moines born Senator Charles Gates funeral in Greene. A large service filled Greene as church and Masonic rites were led by Frank A. Lee with Paul Davis singing. About two hundred Masons and Templars led a long procession to the cemetery, with senators as pallbearers and house members as honorary pallbearers. Mrs. H C Egbert is seriously ill with grip posing pneumonia risk.
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Knight Templars
Ascalon
Waterloo
Greene
Charles Gates
Des Moines
Presbyterian Church
Frank A. Lee
Waverly
Paul Davis
Isle of
Somewhere
House
Former State Senator Sentenced to Prison
Marshall Black former state senator and wrecking figure in Palo Alto Building and Loan association was sentenced in San Jose to three consecutive terms. Seven years two years and one year must be served in San Quentin after pleading guilty on three indictments.
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San Jose
Cal
Marshall Black
Palo Alto Building and Loan Association
San Quentin
Wanted Typist and office staff in Galloway-Bowman Co ads
Classified help wanted notices list positions for a typist, young ladies for office work, and a stenographer in care of Galloway-Bowman Co with contact 1435 or 14385. Also an ad offers Dakota land for sale near McLean County North Dakota with stock trade as part payment and requests particulars. Housing rentals include furnished rooms in a private family at 1123 Sycamore and two modern furnished rooms at 432 Conger St with heat and light.
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Mr. Anderson
Galloway-Bowman Co
Dakota Land
McLean County
N. D
Henry L. Fedje
Hoople
Conger St
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GOV
Clarke Aames
Late Vinton
H. C. Egbert
Care Courier
Florence St
West Side
Burch Bros. Co
Coats
Ll Mackinaw
East Fourth Street
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