Ida Grove Bribe Attempt Ties Rathbun Case to Grand Jury
Ida Grove Iowa February 41 Claud Hargens father of Eisie Hargens who was injured by Ernest Rathbun testifies that Ernest Rathbun s father and brother offered six thousand dollars to drop the case and remove the girl from town. He and his family heard the offer and he refused to drop the case. Grand jury in Ida county next week may indict the Rathbun trio for obstructing justice as several perjury indictments are expected.
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Ida Grove
Claus Hargens
Eisie Hargens
Ernest Rathbun
Will Rathbun
Mr. Hargens
Rathbun
Macomber
Albert
Workingmen's Homebuilders plan gains interest in Waterloo
Promoters report rising inquiries from workers and businessmen as plans develop for a Waterloo building and loan association to supply homes. Tentative organization steps underway with officers to be elected. Members would pay 10 percent down with rest in easy installments. idle lots could be purchased for home construction and sale to workers. Local business leaders support the concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
S$ Association
Ford Millions Split Divided According to Stockholders Ratio
Detroit stockholders receive portions of a $19,975,585 surplus ordered by Michigan Supreme Court. The list names 13 Ford Motor Company owners including Henry Ford, James Couzens, H. H. Rackham, John T. Dodge, Horace E. Dodge, W. Anderson, David Gray, Philip Gray, Paul R. Gray, Alice Gray, Mrs. A. P. Haussman, Klingensmith, and others with varying shares.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Michigan Supreme Court
Welsel B. Ford
James Couzens
H. HW. Rackham
John TP
Dodge Horace BE. Dodge
Anderson David Gray
Philip Gray
Paul R. Gray
Alice Gray Wale
A. P. Hauss
Klingensmith
Indecency Limit in Fashion Defied by Women’s Clubs
New York City Federation of Women’s Clubs urged modest dress at a meeting. They called on women to dress modestly and on designers and shopkeepers to curb indecency in evening gowns. A committee was named to wage war on scanty attire.
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New York
New York City
Street Car Men Press Demands For Higher Wage Scale
Street car workers announce plans to meet with company officials and push a higher pay scale of 55 60 and 65 cents an hour an average increase of about 15 cents. They ask the new scale take effect March 1 when current contract expires. Company refusal on fares cited, with no stated strike or arbitration plan. Real estate transfers and local property dealings follow in the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des.Moings
J. B. Wiley
Gets-It corn remover promoted in wartime ad style
A period advertisement extols Gets-It as a quick painless remedy for corns and calluses. It highlights easy peel removal without knives or salves and claims wide use and a money back guarantee, with endorsements from local pharmacies and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Waterloo
Wangler Bros
C.J. Miller
Strickler’s Pharmacy
Iadvartiggmanes
Great French Sacrifice and Mayr Remedy Promoted
An editorial note salutes France for its immense war sacrifice with 6 million of its 36 million population in trenches and pleads for lasting gratitude from America. The piece also touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, claiming it cures stomach and digestive ailments, including appendicitis, sold by Geo IT Mayr and distributed by Wangier Bros and local druggists.
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America
Geo
Mayr
Chicago
Wangier Bros
Hansen
Cured Lung Trouble Claim for Milks Emulsion Ad
An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a cure for lung trouble and related ailments. It features a testimonial from Otto Morgan of Terre Haute praising improved health after four months, plus a money back guarantee and pricing. The copy emphasizes digestive, appetite, and strength benefits and promotes wide use for asthma bronchitis and tuberculosis.
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Pingly
Otto Morgan
Pearl St
Terre Haute
Terre ‘Haute
Ind
Wangler. Bros
J. Miller| Drug Co
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Ada Grove
Gage
Gov. Warding
Ford Millions
Phelps
Jefferson
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Wern A. Eyestone
Willitts A. Eyestone
Hudson William Galloway
Wm. Shanks
Cedar Falls Road
Frank Duke
Taylor Messenger
Ricker & Bratober Land Co
Coburn
Clara B. Bennington
Ba Park
Place
En Taylor
Charles F. Ganks
Wagerman
Caltus
Danana
Morgan
Madam Irene
Bon Ton
Burch Bros
Mason City Marshalltown
Towa
Charles City
Aberdeen
Dakota
Union
Wool and Cotton Union
Jersey
Children’s
Minneapolis
Isole
Georgette Collars
Kaiser Silk
Georgette
Women’s Silk and Wool Union
Hes
Dren
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