Pittsburgh Women Pack Bellefield Tabernacle for Billy Sunday
Thousands of Pittsburgh women flooded the Bellefield Tabernacle and overflowed Memorial Hall for Billy Sunday meetings, battering doors and filling entrances as crowds pressed for seats. Police guarded exits as ushers removed nails from windows and women rushed to the stage in a raucous, fervent display of religious fervor.
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Pittsburgh
Billy
Bellefield Tabernacle
Jan
Tabernacle
Carnegie Institute
Memorial Hall
How to Save Your Eyes Prescription Claim
An urging ad promotes Optona tablets as a simple treatment to save eyes from strain and potential blindness. It urges readers to obtain a bottle, dissolve a tablet in water, and use two to four times daily, claiming rapid relief and safety. The piece frames the remedy as inexpensive and effective, warning readers to act promptly.
Iowa city reports 63 deaths in fires during 1913
Des Moines says 63 people died in Iowa fires in 1913 with gasoline explosions causing 21 fatalities. Property loss rose from 1912. watchman’s leak probe led to a $20,000 destruction. Fuel use rose 33 percent as farmers buy more autos.
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Ties Moines
Iowa
Ole R. Roe
Clarke
Des Moines
Roe
M. I. Byers
Iowa Lutherans Name Directors at Des Moines Hospital
Fort Dodge Iowa February 9 Swedish church convention at Gowrie elected Edwin Hult Des Moines the Rev Peter Teregson Stanton Ia and the Rev J A Anderson Boxholm directors of the Iowa Lutheran hospital at Des Moines Prof J N Isenker Minneapolis urged Scandinavian taught in graded and country schools.
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Fort Dodge
Gowrie
Edwin Hult
Des Moines
Peter Teregson
Stanton, Ta
J. A. Anderson
Boxholm
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
J. N. Isenker
D. D
Minneapolis
Grinnell buggy plant fire causes heavy damage
Fire at the three story Grinnell buggy plant of D D A Latas & Sons in Grinnell Iowa injured two men and destroyed the building with about 60 000 dollars in losses The blaze started when a firm member tried to thaw a water pipe with a gasoline torch Exelsior nearby caught fire and spread to the paint room Firefighter William Levis broke his leg and George Cliffton injured his back and ankle Strong winds and freezing conditions hampered efforts as firemen fought the blaze for hours damaging adjacent structures and triggering insurance estimates around 60 000 to 60 500 dollars The plant was near complete loss and inquiries clarified insurance coverage.
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Grinnell
A. Latas & Sons Company
Excelsior
William Levis
George Cliffton
Fim
Illidge Scores Lawyer in Evcas School War
In town on Feb 9 a judge sustained demurrers in a case brought by Weer against Soormaind Attorney S K Stevenson. Stevenson urged dismissal of suits, while the two actions contested a bid to recover school funds totaling $52 from Albert Rappencamp at Thin Kelley.
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Soormaind
S. KL Stevenson
Fey
Heaton
Albert Rappencamp
Thin Kelley
School Board Payment Battle Over Illegal Disbursement
Judge Howell sustained demurrers in a dispute where school directors had paid 3% for services. The board authorized the payment but directors were advised it was illegal. Mr Kelley tore Ul high check and Mr Kuppencamp deposited his toe credit of the school board.
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Howell
Kelley
Kuppencamp
Schoul Board
Local Briefs From Greene County This Week
Greene residents and visitors are noted in a string of short notices. Mrs Carrie Good of Montrose visits her parents Mr and Mrs S Pitts. Miss Kate Mahr returns to Rock Falls after visiting her sister Mrs McEniry. Mrs Rena Eikenberry Jettles Wednesday to Shawnee Oklahoma. Mrs Geo Cole visits Cedar Rapids. Frank Landis and Floyd Neal depart for Detroit. Several others travel or visit, including Mrs Roy Harnet and daughter to Schofield Utah. Gus Noltrick family in St Paul. Irene Parne enters State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Ella Franke and Charles E Howe marry and travel to Buffalo Center. Rufus Mead of Allison, Benjamine Boardman sells Butler County Press to George B Tracey of Sheffield. Lon Woodward visits Clarksville. Peter Merfeld, Chas Merfeld come for illness in Greene. Mrs Oliver McGee visits Charles City. Paul Ott returns from Pennsylvania.
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Cedar Rapida
Frank Landis
Floyd Neal
Detroit
Mich
Roy Harnet
Schofield
Utah
Gus. Noltrick
St. Paul
Irene Parne
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
M. EH. Parsonage
Ella Franke
Charles E. Howe
Buffalo Center
King Howe
C. W. Champlin
Butler County Press
Benjamine Boardman
George B
Oliver McGee
Charles City
Ben Kaste
Paul Ott
Pennsylvania
Independence region cites 700 plus cars in county growth
Independence notes Buchanan county residents own over 700 automobiles with Independence city listing 172 and more purchases daily. The era also marks the Naylor house demolition for new residences by Sheehan Bros. Memorial efforts for Father O Dowd rise at St. John s cemetery with J Lundy overseeing the granite tribute. Local visits span Waterloo and Cedar Rapids with teachers, seed company staff, and residents traveling for family and civic events.
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Independence
Buchanan County
Father O'Dowd
St. John's Cemetery
Cilley
Waterloo
H. J. Kline
BE. E. Simmons
Roy A. Cook
Harry Woolan
Howard Woolman
Frank Brewer
D.C. Mclaren
M. L. Webster
Waco
Tex
Clara Travis
Cedar Rapids
Ethel Rieke
A. Tlavehori
Will Marke
Mrs. Ehrke
Suniay
Teamsters Vote to Demand Higher Wages Beginning April First
In Des Moines Iowa February 9 19XX 300 teamsters who drive their own horses will see wages rise from 4 50 to 5 per day effective April 1 the rise cited by Tit OConnell business agent for the teamsters wagon. OConnell says increased cost of living justifies the raise and notes one teamster has already approved the plan.
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Pes Moines
Tit O'Connell
Teany
O'Connell
Avril
Plowing Without Horses Gas Engine Advancing Farm Work
F Webster Brady notes gas engines transform farm chores from plowing to milking and washing. He praises engines for powering tractors, dairying, churning, and home light, urging buyers to choose reliable makers and learn gas enginery to save money and avoid issues.
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Ingine
Mother
Hen setting and duck care tips for beginners
The article details manual incubation and raising methods for hens and ducks. It covers nest setup with earth and hay, night-setting practices, egg selection, brooding, feeding schedules, and post hatch care. It notes duck housing, water access, bedding, and ideal mash recipes, plus selection guidance and breed notes, highlighting the Peking duck for commerce.
Teamsters Wage Scale Debate Indicates $5 Daily Rate
The article notes a proposed increase to five dollars per day for teamsters, raising monthly payroll by about 900 dollars during peak season. It remains unclear if employers will resist maintaining the former four dollar and fifty cent rate.
Coldest Winter Day Recorded With Heavy Subzero Readings
Yesterday's temperature hit 14 below zero at dawn per the government observer Ralph B. Slinny with private thermometers reading 10 to 16 below. By 8 a m the government thermometer stood at 15 below. Winds shifted from west to southwest then south, easing overnight. Light snow fell during the night.
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Ralph B. Slinny
Fruit Traffic to Begin Soon on Illinois Central Lines
Illinois Central prepares western divisions for a record California fruit crop. From March to July over 51,000 cars of fruit head east, with about half hauled by the Illinois Central, signaling a sharp rise in freight handling efforts.
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California
Illinois Central Railroad
Ilinois Central
What is Vinol a valued tonic and medicine
Twenty years of study by eminent chemists led to Vinol a toning medicine that blends healing elements with tonic iron. It claims to aid run down weakened conditions and chronic coughs colds and bronchial troubles. The label prints ingredients and promises money back if it fails. Waterloo Iowa druggists advertise Wangter Bras Co and C J Miter.
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Vinci
Wangter Bras, Co
C.J. Miter
Waterloo
Towa
Fruit Train Schedules and Right of Way Efficiency
The article notes fruit trains run on strict schedules with priority over others to minimize delays at terminals. It states travel time from Omaha to Chicago averages 26 hours due to strained transportation facilities and careful engine and crew changes.
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Omaha
Chicago
Night hawk star leads crook drama at the Majestic
A new Majestic show features a Night hawk style crook drama with a cleverly arranged story. The piece highlights suspense and theatrical intrigue centered on a swift criminal figure.
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Nighthawks
Crook
the Majestic
Georgia Farmer Reaches $100 an Acre Target on Eighteen Acres
In Georgia Norris turned eighteen acres into a diversified, debt free farm. He switched from cotton to poultry and dairy, breeding mares and Jersey cattle. By selling stock, butter to a city hotel, and smart reinvestment he aims to earn 100 dollars per acre, proving steady work and perseverance.
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Massachusetts
Georgia
Lang
Norris
United States Department of Agriculture
Jersey
Help to strengthen bill aims to rank high this year
Racks urges lawmakers to make the measure one of the strongest of the year as it moves through committees and toward final passage. The push highlights the bill’s potential impact and broad support from industry and advocacy groups.
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Monster Tabernacle
Iron Metropolis
Willy
Tittsburgh
Bigs
Billy Sunday
Gag Neonth
Tienee
Newark
N. J
Iowa Lutherans
Ildge
EVCAS
Teamsters
the Business Farmer's Page
Moree
Ube
F. Webster Brady
E. K. Parkinson
Biddy
Parker
May
American Poultry Association
Peking
A. C. Ryan CO
Waterioo, Ta
Rex Adams
Ethel Adamson
Baboons
Emperor
Empress
Miss Berkin
Carletons
Anna Eva Fay
P. K. Edwards
Paul Pratts
Pratts
Wangler Bros. Company
GEO. H. Lee CO
Omana
Wangler Bros
Canada
J. Keys
Denmark
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Tian
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