State Colleges seek extended mill levy funds in Iowa
The Iowa state board of education met in Des Moines to prepare an omnibus bill expanding annual support for Ames Iowa City and Cedar Falls. They propose raising the millage tax to fund new buildings, with a plan to reduce total millage to about 680000 for the biennium. The board also seeks a regular annual half mill levy for agricultural extension work yielding 377500, plus 17200 for the college for the blind, and notes no increase for the Vinton support fund.
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Des Moines
State Board of Education
Bard
Ames
Iowa City
Cedar Falls
Agricultural College
Vinton
Gold Shipment Stops Bank Runs in Corning
A special train carrying 160000 in gold and currency plus 50000 in cash aided by express stopped a bank run on the Okey-Vernon National Bank of Corning, which began Saturday. The cash, secured from Omaha and Council Bluffs banks, restored depositor confidence as a blizzard disrupted trains and telegraph lines. Debits at the bank, noted as Southwestern Iowa’s strongest, stood around 750000 in deposits with over 300000 in cash when the run began amid the First National Bank of Corning closure and a 30 percent first dividend to creditors.
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Corning
Express
Okey-Vernon National Bank of
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Kay
First National Bank of Corning
Waterloo Reader Endorsement for Doan's Kidney Pills
Waterloo residents seek kidney relief and endorse Doan's Kidney Pills as effective. Mrs. William Starr reports rapid back pain and kidney trouble relief after using two boxes, bought at Wangler Bros. Co. Drug Store. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY advertises the product.
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Waterloo
Dean
William Starr
Fowler St
Iowa
Doan
Wangler Bros. Co
Starr
Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo
N. Y
Parolee Neff Returned After Texas Departure
Des Moines Feb 4 The parole department this week brought back from Texas to Iowa Charles Neff a paroled convict from Wapello County who left the state to seek work in Sioux City. He reportedly took the foreman's wife with him to Dallas where the pair were found together. The wife has returned to Fort Madison awaiting Neff’s parole expiration.
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Des Maines
Texas
Iowa
Charles Neff
Wapello County
Sioux City
Dallas
Neff
Fort Madison
Iona
Iowa Association to Manage Expo Fund in Des Moines
Des Moines February 4 The legislature reports quick access to a $75000 appropriation for Iowa exhibits at the San Francisco exposition. The appropriations bill, sent from the appropriations committee to the senate, itemizes uses but rejects a separate commission. The full sum will go to the Greater Iowa Association under its direction for specified purposes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Greater Iowa Association
Brother of Slain Man Is Released by County
Mason City Feb 4 Rollo Van Horn arrested at his Clear Lake home and brought to the county jail was released from custody late Tuesday. He was charged with murdering his brother Chester Van Horn while Mrs Chester Van Horn remained in the county jail awaiting grand jury action. A severe Sunday snowstorm prevented witnesses for a preliminary hearing and delayed proceedings. If the state has evidence it will be presented to the grand jury.
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Mason City
Rollo van Horn
Clear Lake
van Horn
Chester van Horn
Pyramid Pile Remedy advert promotes quick at-home relief
An advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Remedy stops itching bleeding and protruding piles and rectal troubles in the privacy of home. It urges purchase from druggists at 50 cents a box and promises a free trial offer with a mailed request. Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan listed.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Pardoned convict Rumley arrested in West Virginia
William a Rumley, pardoned on the Ames convict honor road, is arrested in Huntington WV. He faces forgery charges in Story county Iowa after allegedly passing bogus checks from the road camp. The Iowa Bankers Association had issued postcards with his description and photo.
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Des Moines
William A. Rumley
Ames
Huntington
W. Va
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Rumley
Iowa
Story County
Bankers’ Association
Ilown
Lafayette
Ind
Shenandoah Girl Smokers Report Reveals Tobacco Habit
In Shenandoah public schools a faculty report shows sixty nine smokers among boys in grades, nineteen percent, with the high school at forty five percent. Superintendent A H Speer says many names omitted and reports to follow on grade standings.
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Shenandoah
Shenandoah Publc
A.H. Speer
Urisa
Speer
Little girl survives 85 foot fall in hotel slide
Cedar Rapids reports six year old Leona Hines fell 35 feet from a banister at the Montrose hotel while sliding. She suffered a fractured skull, a broken arm, multiple broken ribs, a dislocated shoulder and severe injuries but was rushed to Mercy Hospital in a police ambulance and placed on the operating table.
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Cedar Rapids
Montrose
Leona Hines
M. M. Hines
Mercy Hospital
Altho the Tot
Cascarets promise quick relief from digestive woes
A vintage health blurb touts Cascarets as a remedy for constipation indigestion biliousness and headaches. It claims a Cascaret tonight will straighten you out by morning with a 10 cent box keeping the head clear stomach sweet and bowels regular for months, boosting mood and energy.
Former male dancer tells of twelve years posing as a girl
Charles Miller, 25, tied to a life on stage and in vaudeville, says he masqueraded as a woman for twelve years claiming girls have an easy life with gifts and invitations. He was sentenced to three months in the workhouse after pleading guilty to wearing women's clothing. Miller details his early life, escape, and work in theater and movies.
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New York
Charles
Miller
Dreum
Whellington
Ian
Mason
Tacoma
Sige
Colorado
Danderine Promises Beautiful Hair With No Dandruff
An old advertisement touts Knowltoe's Danderine promising dandruff removal and rapid hair growth. It claims ten minutes after application scalp is clear and hair gains moisture, fullness, and shine, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or counters.
Used to Pass as a Woman in Tough Times
A humorous tale of a man disguising himself as a woman with a bracelet on the left arm and makeup, revealing the hardships of adopting a feminine appearance. The piece ends with a Mrs. Neurever praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for curing croup and whooping cough, noting its forty-year record of safe use.
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