Fairy Queen’s lessons on true happiness from a kind fairy
The Fairy Queen praises a little helper who aided Jack the cripple by transforming his meager bed into a warm, cheerful morning scene. Other fairies claim minor improvements, but the Queen says real joy comes from aiding the needy in alleys and sharing with the poor. The tale ends with a prompt for tomorrow’s story Mr Fox and the Silly Ten.
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Jack
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Immigration Bill Passes the House in Literacy Controversy
The Burned immigration bill cleared the House 241 to 126 mandating a literacy test for entrants reading English or another language. Amendments excluding Asiatic immigrants were removed. Wilson opined against the literacy test while opposition argued fiercely, ending with apologies after a day of heated debate.
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Washington, DD
United States
House
Senate
Wilson
Burnett
Alabama
Hanahan
Minnesota
Representative Hay
Representative Manahan
Mann
Eye Glasses Forsaken by Simple Home Cure Ad
A bold ad claims eye strain can vanish with Optona based eye wash. It quotes a reader who regains reading ability and reduced pain after two weeks, and urges purchases at drug stores. It presents a two ounce bottle mixed with warm water used to bathe the eyes two to four times daily.
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Optona
Buying Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Saves Money
Advertising copy claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cures coughs and colds with few doses. It purports to heal raw inflamed throats and relieve tickling and coughing in illnesses like croup hoarseness and bronchial coughs. Sold by all druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
East High selects debating teams for upcoming season
Debating teams were chosen at a preliminary contest in the East High auditorium. Fred Kaltenbach won first place among 14 contestants, with Louise Peek securing second. several others earned upper placements.
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East High
Fred Kaltenbach
Louise Peek
Debating Teams Named for Triangular Contest
Regular debating teams include Helen Galser Carlton Reed Ronald Hyed Corrina Howrey Erwin Sage and Ktoland Klelo. The triangular debate with Waterloo West High and Cedar Falla High will be held in March on the minimum wage topic. Judges were E H McCoy WH 2 Tullar and Jeo Leeper. Work begins immediately under Miss Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Galser
Carlton Reed
Ronald Hyed
Corrina Howrey
Erwin Sage
Ktoland Klelo
Waterloo West High
Cedar Falla High
E. H. McCoy
2. Tullar
Jeo Leeper
Miss Peterson
Dunkerton M E Church Activities Resume Plans
Dunkerton Iowa February 5 The Methodist church ends a short hiatus and restarts services including 10 am worship 11 am Sunday school 3 pm Junior League 7 pm Epworth League 8 pm evening worship Thursday 7 pm mid week meeting choir practice Friday. A special next Sunday replaces regular service and a community gathering is planned for an “everybody at church” Sunday.
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Dunkerton
Methodist 1
Ladies’ Aid Society
Brotherhood
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Sioux City Farmers Plan Special Train to Waterloo
Sioux City farmers and grain dealers plan to come to Waterloo next Monday for the Iowa Grain dealers association annual convention. The drive is to secure the 1916 convention for Sioux City, which hosted last year with large attendance. If they come by special train, Pullman sleepers will be used for lodging, easing hotel demand. the entertainment committee seeks more private-home rooms.
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Sioux City
Waterloo
Iowa Grain Dealers' Association
Committee On Entertainment
New Dry Goods Firm Incorporates in City
Articles of incorporation filed for Kimmel & Co with $20,000 capital to run a general dry goods business. The firm recently purchased the C. H. McBurney store on Fourth Street East. Officers listed: President M. S. Kimmel, Vice President Logal L. Shively, Secretary and Treasurer Herman Lekowitz.
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Kimmel & Co
C. H. McBurney
Fourth Street
M. S. Kimmel
Logal L. Shively
Herman Lekowitz
La Grippe Leaves Its Victims Penetrate
Some grippe victims never fully recover lung health and persistent coughing weakens. Foley's Honey and Tar is praised for helping severe grippe coughs. F. G. Prevo of Bedford Indiana reports lasting cough relief and return to normal weight after using the remedy. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
F. G. Prevo
Bedford
Ind
Young Bride Kills Herself In Creston Home
Mrs. Oacar Harshaw, 19, committed suicide with strychnine while preparing dinner at North Division Street in Creston. Her husband, who had left the kitchen briefly, rushed to find her collapsing in the bedroom. The couple married last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Oacar Harshaw
North Division Street
Jury awards damages over gas plant odor in Ames case
A Nevada district court jury awards Ed Erickson of Ames 1979 damages against Iowa Public Safety company after Erickson and his family suffered physical discomfort from malodorous fumes from the Ames gas works while his son testified to the impact on health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Nevada
Ed. Erickson
Iowa Public Safety Company
Ericksson
Ames Gas Works
Mi O Na Stomach Tablets Offer Fast Relief
Quick relief for sour gassy upset stomach Mi o Na promises immediate safe relief in one dose. The ad claims Mi o Na strengthens stomach walls and increases digestive fluids to curb indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and nervous stomach symptoms. Wangler money back if not satisfied.
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Astrong
Wangler
Call of the Woods Tonight at Waterloo
Al Gorrell and company again draw audiences with Paid in Full having played twice before. The Waterloo run continues with The Call of the Woods tonight and through the week, promising a blend of drama, light melodrama, and a charming love story.
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the Waterloo
al. Gorrell
Waterloo
Gorrell
Waleh
Important Matters Up Before Woodmen at Toledo Head Camp
That some very important matters beyond the rate question will be discussed by national Modern Woodmen delegates in Toledo this June is indicated by officials. Key items include a push for a new ritual, a broader degree system, and creation of a separate trial court to hear charges, independent of the executive council. Head Counsel Talbott will propose a formal trial court either elected or named, to ensure impartiality and avoid current embarrassments.
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Rock Island
Toledo
C. W. Hawes
Talbott
Executive Council
Fort Dodge Road in New Quarters
Removal of Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern and Central Iowa Light and Power offices is complete. Officials are now on the second floor of Boone’s Reilly building. President Homer Loring and General Manager H Crooks have departed for a two week business trip in the east.
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Boone
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern
Central Iowa Light and Power Company
Fort Dodge
Reilly
Homer Loring
If. Crooks
Iowa Falls New Hotel Woods Opening Promises Prestige
Iowa Falls Ta Feb 5 The new Hotel Woods opens with an informal reception next Saturday evening. It is one of the finest improvements in Iowa Falls and represents a 1700 000 investment, aiming to rank among the western hotels. Management invites the public to inspect the hotel and its appointments.
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Iowa Falls
Woods
Democratic Tilt in Second District Angers Vollmer Supporters
Washington reports indicate President Wilson sent a message to Henry Vollmer seeking his election, a move that fuels dissent among Bryan supporters. Judge Wade’s visit and lack of invitation to Kirkpatrick highlight rifts within the district Democratic ranks as Republicans and Progressives watch closely.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Henry Vollmer
Judge Wade
Vollmer
Clark
Bryan
Representative Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Senators Warn Of Potential Revolution Over Election Deadlock
A Senate judiciary committee minority report urges adopting Senator Shufroth’s constitutional amendment to fix inauguration and congressional start dates. It warns that a nonmajority president could be chosen by delay, risking a revolution if the people’s will is thwarted.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Senate Judiciary Committee
Shufroth
Congress
Shields
Ashurst
Nelson
Cummins
Chilton
Fletcher
Interurban Extension Rumor Denied by Company
The Cedar Falls Record reports a possible W C F N extension to Marshalltown, but C D Cass general manager denies it and says the firm is busy with Cedar Rapids work. He notes future lines are possible but no direction is known.
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Dentes
Cedar Falls
Marshalltown
C. D. Cass
Cedar Rapids
Sizing Up Vollmer
Muscatine Journal assesses Woodrow Wilson's challenge is within his own party as reactionaries and bourbons in the Democrats threaten the Wilson program. The piece argues Vollmer's candidacy would swell anti Wilson forces in Congress and hinder the president's plans.
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Vollmer
Muscatine Journal
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Wilson
Henry Vollmer
Washington
Women Share Health Testimonials For Lydia E Pinkham Product
In Miami Oklahoma and Lindsborg Kansas women report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Mary R Miller and Mrs A L Suith describe lasting pain relief and urge others to seek the medicine. The ad invites readers to write for confidential advice from Lyon Massachusetts.
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Miami
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary R. Miller
Okla
Lindsborg
Kansas
A. L. Suith
R. No
Box
Lindsborg, Kansas
Lydia F.pinkham
Fire Destroys Hotel. Five Dead in Kelliher Blaze
A three story frame hotel in Kelliher Minnesota burned yesterday. Five men are known dead Odin Mikkleson Garriel Shoberg Charles Garson N Pratt M Quinn. Thirteen injured and several missing as occupants jumped from windows during the furnace started blaze amid subzero cold.
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Bemidj
Minn
Kelliher
Here
Odin Mikkleson
Garriel Shoberg
Charles Garson
N. Pratt
M. M.quinn
Deer River
Mink
Perkins Burial Planned For Friday In Sioux City
George D. Perkins editor and publisher of the Journal will be buried Friday. Funeral services at his residence will be held at 2 o clock, with later interment in the cemetery. Rev. Wallace M. Short will preside at the residence, Masons will conduct the grave ceremony, and Typographical union and G. A. R. members will join the funeral procession.
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Sioux City
George D. Perkins
The
Journal
Masons
Typographical Union
Fire Destroyed Hawkeye General Store In West Union
A Hawkeye general store owned by H. G. Parker burned at 3 yesterday morning in Hawkeye West Union Indiana. Losses totaled 3,000 on the building and 9,000 on stock with 8,600 covered by insurance. Adjoining structures were damaged only by water and almost nothing was saved.
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Hawkebye
West Union
H. G. Parker
Hawkeye
Blood Purifier Promises Clear Skin Benefits
An advertisement extols S. S. 5S as a blood purifier that quickly cleanses the skin by stimulating cellular activity in the blood vessel network. It claims to remove pimples eczema and other skin troubles, with testimonials and a book from the Swift Specific Co. urging readers to get a bottle and beware substitutes.
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Swift Specific Co
Swift
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