Des Moines Union College Plans 3 Million Building Program
Des Moines Union College announces a 3 million dollar building program funded by a three year Baptist drive. The plan includes endowment 1.8 million gymnasium 780 thousand library and chapel 2009 hundred and other facilities as the college expands to become a major midwest educational center. Dr John A Earl longtime pastor leads as president with J R Vaughan chairing the finance committee.
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Des. Moines
Rockefeller Foundation
Union College
Middlewest
NY. M. A
Des Moines College
Des Moines
John A. Earl
First Baptist Church
Waterloo
J. KR. Vaughan
One Bandit Killed and Another Wounded in Iowa Store Robbery
Sioux County sheriff and Sioux City detectives acted on a tip and waited as two men in a car attempted to rob the People’s store in Boyden. They entered through a rear door. one bandit escaped while the other was wounded and captured.
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Iowa
Noble act of girl nursing entire flu-stricken family
Fort Madison story recalls 11-year-old Velma Davis caring for Ruth Cale and her parents during a severe flu outbreak. Velma endured three days and nights of work with the sick, then helped arrange the Cale funeral before collapsing from exhaustion.
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Velma Davis
Ruth Cale
Montrose
Ruth
Thei
Velma
Cale
Jass
Plaister Resigns as Dubuque Commercial Club Secretary
Dubuque Iowa reports Richard A. Plaister will not seek re election as secretary of the Dubuque Commercial Club and has prepared his resignation for board action. He started duties after returning from overseas service as a second lieutenant and followed Paul Rankin who left March 31 1913. Plaister offered no reason beyond resignation under consideration for some time.
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Dubuque, Ia
Richard AL. Plaister
The
Dubuque Commercial Club
Board of Trustees
Plaister
New Hampton Editor Elected Head of State Editorial Association
E J Feuling editor of the New Hampton Tribune was chosen president of the Town editorial association for 1920 at the convention in Des Moines. J G Gillespie of LeMars Sentinel became vice president, O E Hull Leon Reporter re elected secretary, Caswell of Denison re elected executive secretary, and L Tucker Webster City Freeman Trib re elected treasurer. A budget of at least 5000 was approved and the 1926 convention set for Des Moines. A Scottish wedding tradition note appears toward the end mentions a December 31 pairing alignment for a couple.
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Des Moines
E. J. Feuling
New Hampton Tribune
Feuling
J G. Gillespie
LeMars Sentinel
O. E. Hull
Leon Reporter
Caswell
Denison
L. Tucker
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Straw Vote Gives Edwards Big Lead in Iowa Poll
Des Moines reports show Edwards leading in early Iowa Democratic straw poll results. Bryan weak in state, Hoover strong outside Des Moines, with Gerard and Palmer varying across Burling ton Sioux City and Davenport. Wets cheer Edwards stance against national prohibition and for states rights amid mixed regional support.
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Iowa
Des Moines
New Jemey
Bryan
Man
Wee Afd
Herbert Hooverman
W. G. Meades
J. Bryan
Tames W. Gerard
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Gerard
Mr. Palmer
McAdoo
Gerard National
Burlington
Davenport
Palmer
Sioux City
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Iowa City
Boone
New Jersey
Middlewest
Lure of Good Times Draws 120 Girls from Home
Des Moines police report show 120 girls vanished from their homes last year. Authorities say poverty and neglect spurred departures while the lure came from wealthy men offering supposed excitement and carefree living.
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Des Moines
A Cold Reliever For Fifty Years
A long standing remedy with over fifty years of popularity. Dr King’s New Discovery soothes coughs and sore throats, relieves congestion, loosens chest mucus, and helps with grippe attacks. Safe for all ages. available for 60 cents at druggists.
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Esme
Dr. King
Hill
New Life Pills Promise Relief From Irregular Bowels
Advertises Dr. King's Life Pills to relieve sluggish bowels and prevent liver and stomach disorders. Claims the remedy can clean waste and restore normal function, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
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Dr. King
Looters Sought in Interstate Wine Car Theft
Deputy U S marshal in Logan and Missouri Valley for two days gathering evidence on alleged entering and looting of a government sealed tank car carrying California wine bound for New York. Reports say 60 men from Missouri Valley visited Logan overnight, wine stolen in buckets and other receptacles, with possible 100 arrests expected.
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Mixsour
Valley
Logan
Trig
Missouri Valley
United States
Federal probes to lower cafe and hotel prices
Des Moines authorities announce federal fair price officials will scrutinize restaurant and hotel menus statewide. Secret agents gather bills of fare to prosecute overcharging. Officials say price reductions in meat and groceries justify lower menu prices.
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Des Moines
Federal Fair Price
Horace G. Larimer
Fair Price Commissioner
Allison Bankers Home To Wind Up Land Deals
Allison Iowa details a March 2 deadline for land transactions by W F Hay and Fo. Hay of the State Bank of Allison after returning from California. The report notes travel, local residents visiting and layoffs at the courthouse, with regional moves and ongoing business.
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Mra. C. A. Lain
Cedar Rapids
Sherman Groves
Wisconsin
Allison and
Bristow
Donia Wilcox
J. F. Hayenga
Allison Hotel
Eather Hayenga
Indiana
H. B. Havenga
Lizzie Perry
Miss Marie Perry
West Point
Henry Bushman Bristow
John Metcalf
Higurus Thoelf
D. W. Burch
Zemo Promises Eczema Relief At Low Cost
A Cleveland company promotes Zemo antiseptic liquid for eczema relief skin healing and itch stopping. The ad claims it cleanses soothes penetrates and works for burns wounds and chafing with bottles available from druggists at 35 cents and one dollar for large size.
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E. W. Rove Co
Cleveland
Local Officials Elected Amid Resignations and Marital Notices
A commander and historian were chosen to fill a VA vacancy caused by resignation. A jovial fundraiser was planned, with A J Kirkpatrick, A L Faber and W H Nicholas leading the committee. Emmet Be Graves of Bristow filed discharge at the recorder's office. Alforg Folkers and Miss Etta De Bower wed at the bride's home. they will live on a farm near OTS. Albert St Martin Allison and May Yost Aplington announce sheriff bids. Ruth Martin visited by old friend George Hooker of Fruitland Idaho. February court filings include Walter Dickman vs Cora Dickman and Hulda Muhanke vs. Walter Muhanke.
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Vernard E. Boxers
C. F. Shirer
W. H. Nicholas
A. J. Kirkpatrick
A. L. Faber
Graves
Bristow
Recorder's Office
Ray Yest
Altho
Ruth Martin
Dumont
Colore Bhan
George Hooker
Fruitland
Idaho
C. R. Martin
Hooker
Walter Dickman
Cora M. Dickman
Hulda Muhanke
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Gentle Digestive Health
An advertorial on Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claims they relieve bad breath by stimulating bowels and liver like calomel but without after effects. The vegetable formula with olive oil is offered in 10c and 25c sizes and sold as a safe nightly dose for a week.
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Dr. Chase
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Local Trials and School Duties Amid County Births and Strikes
The article lists trial cases including Gidivrey Mahanke and others, notes Eva Hicks begins as Corydon public schools music supervisor, and mentions Dr Birch, Lord Charles City visit. Butler County Fair plans expand the 1920 event. January births in Butler County are reported, with multiple families and newborns listed. It also references Buenos Aires strikes, worker counts, and minor demographics from early 20th century records.
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Gidivrey Mahanke
Linule Noelting
Irving Noeling
C. A IbMnure
Sander Ludermagn
C. Aiblings
Simon Block
Country & Mueller Va
Wm. Romelfanger
Coffin Va
Henry A. Nissen
Eva Hicks
Corydon
Dr. Birch
Charles City
Great Old Remedy For Skin Diseases
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a purely vegetable blood purifier to cure skin eruptions eczema burning itching and other skin diseases. It claims the cause is impure blood and urges readers to take S. S. S. and consult the Medical Director at 258 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga for expert advice.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlania
Gayemenut
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