New Bronze Busts by Well Known Sculptors of Men Who Have Given Away Fortunes
Well known New York sculptor dthind creates bronze busts honoring benefactors. John D. Rockefeller’s likeness to overlook University of Chicago diners, with replicas donated to Syracuse, Cleveland, Youngstown, Lehigh, Homestead, Queens University and others. The Hutchinson Commons mantel now bears the bust, paired with an oil portrait from the university’s founding era.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
St. Andrew's University
Scotland
JF. Massey
Dthind
Carnegie
Syracuse
Cleveland
Youngstown
Lehigh University
Homestead
Queens University
Kingston
Canada
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Big South
Hutchinson Commons
William Cooper
Mr. Rockefeller
University
Senate Revises Sulloway Bill in Pension Plan
Washington February 13 The senate pensions committees voted to report favorably the Sulloway general pension bill at about 60 million dollars yearly eight to three with McCumber Gore and Valatero in opposition The bill raises monthly pensions for veterans aged 62 to 16 aged 65 to 20 aged 70 to 24 aged 70 plus to 36 The senate reduced the proposed maximum from 36 to 30 affecting about 63 461 veterans reducing cost by a little over 4 5 million The total cost is put near 50 million including extra funds The bill faces possible presidential veto from Taft and passage in the senate is not expected to be easy
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Washington
Senate Committees On Pensions
McCumber
Gore
Valatero
House
Senate
Ballinger
Taft
La Rue family mourns Oskaloosa business pioneer J B Action
J B Action an early Oskaloosa business leader died at age 85 after a year of decline and a pneumonia episode. His daughter Mrs. H A La Rue arrived after his death. Born in Germany he came to the United States via St. Louis and settled in Oskaloosa. Survived by several children and grandchildren with burial in Oskaloosa cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
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H. A. la Rue
Oskaloosa
Adlow
Germany
St. Louis
Curtis Attacks Colleague Over Direct-Senate Vote Amendment
Senator Curtis denounces Bristow in a senate speech against the revised constitutional amendment for direct Senate election. He supports direct election but warns against surrendering Congress’s power to regulate state election procedures. Also yesterday a license to wed was issued in Cedar Falls to Julius Harold Filertsen, 24, and Benthine Marie Bentsen, 23.
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Washington
Curtis
Senate
Bristow
Congress
Cedar Falls
Julius Harold Filertsen
Benthine Marie Bentsen
How to Guard from Typhoid in Farm Water
Washington reports on typhoid menace from polluted wells and springs in rural areas. Myron L. Walter of the U S Geological Survey outlines pollution sources, protective measures, and safe distances from animal sheds, with well lining and coverings recommended. Water should be tested by inspection rather than heavy chemical analysis and Water Supply Paper 255 is available free from the US Geological Survey director.
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Bhus
Stansiey County
Sto. E. Warner
Canton
Washington
Myron L. Walter
United States Geological Survey
Wallsn
Fuller
Ponurion
U. S. Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Open the Door Key Dilemma Turns on Locksmith Aid
In a Pittsburg Gazette-Times tale, Mr and Mrs Eastend forget the key delaying their outing. Neighbors propose drastic measures while a locksmith finally opens the door after an hour, prompting further quips about who has the key.
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Mrs. B
Jimmy
Flo
Pittsburg
Humorous Story Art Credited to Awerlean Oral Tradition
A witty and humorous tale is presented as a traditional art form from Awerlea, emphasizing that humor can be conveyed by anyone through spoken word. The text notes iron as the sole metal appearing in multiple colors and commonly found in various shades.
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Mark Twain
Awerlea
Marriage M Not a Failure
An aged bachelor and a woman seek to marry via a matrimonial exchange. Frederick Hornblower, fifty four, and Sophia Gilbert, forty eight, clash over living arrangements pets and routines. After a humorous negotiation they compromise on sleep and smoke while keeping pets, and marry, finding happiness.
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Frederick Hornblower
Sophia Gilbert
Mr. Hornblower
Miss Gilbert
Sophia
Frederick
Rosie
Trip
Charles
Cummins Pushes Larger Free List in Canada Trade
Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa urged a broader free list in a Canadian reciprocity agreement at a Brooklyn Union League event. He argued for free imports of timber, coal, iron ore, textiles, meat, flour, and other key goods while maintaining some duties elsewhere, criticizing uneven concessions and stressing firmness to achieve a fair accord with Canada.
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New York
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Union League Club of
Brooklyn
Mr. Cummins
Canada
United States
Cummins
Tf Lk
Steel Trust
Meat Trust
Friends of
Former Waterloo Woman Wins Auto in Chicago Puzzle Contest
Mrs Edwin D Peifer formerly of Waterloo and daughter in law of L R Peifer has won Chicago Evening Post book lovers puzzle contest and a new 1750 dollar automobile Her Chicago attorney husband won a five dollar prize in the same contest Their son Edwin is a Michigan U law graduate The family resides in Austin where Mrs Peifer is a member of the Austin Woman's club and vice president of the Tuesday Art and Travel club She owns a 4000 volume library
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Edwin D. Peifer
Waterloo
L. R. Peifer
Chicago Evening Post
Chicago
Peifer
Mount Morris College
Michigan University
Edwin
Michigan “U
Austin Woman’s Club
Austin
Waterloo youths invited to free Valentine social
The Waterloo young people are invited to a Valentine social tomorrow evening at the Y. M. C. A. Various committees will prepare amusements and provide a welcoming, enjoyable event for all, especially newer residents. The gathering is free for everyone.
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Waterloo
Five Mile Limit Petition Signed Across Iowa Colleges
The five mile limit petition, urged by the W C T U publicity committee, was liberally signed in city churches. Petitions go to P G Holden at Iowa State College Ames, who supports a law banning saloons within five miles of all state educational institutions. It would affect the University of Iowa Ames and Cedar Falls teachers college.
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P. G. Holden
Iowa State College
Ames
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Towa State College
Towa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Fall
Wife of 75 seeks separation after 51 years of marriage
Mrs. Nellie Vander Vate, 75, asks for divorce from Leendart Vander Vate, 78, in Polk County Court. She cites jealousy and cruelty after a long marriage begun in 1860 at Nevekerk Netherlands, with the judge deferring a ruling to seek reconciliation.
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Des Moines
Nellie Vander Vate
Leendart Vander Vate
Equity Division
Polk County District Court
Lawrence DeGraff
DeGraff
Vander Vate
de Graff
van der Vate
Ivores
Nevekirk
Netherlands
Clara Barton Seriously Ill at Glen Echo Maryland
Miss Clara Barton founder and former president of the National Red Cross in the United States is seriously ill at her Glen Echo home. In her ninetieth year she suffers from bronchitis and pneumonia, according to letters received by friends in Oxford Massachusetts.
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Oxford
Mass
Clara Barton
National Red Cross
United States
Glen Echo
Washington
The
Red Cross
Hubbell
Lincoln Honored at Universalist Church Program
Lincoln birthday observed at the Universalist church with a special Lincoln sermon by Rev. Effie McCullom Jones and readings by Sunday school pupils. Dr. Margaret Clark read The Perfect Tribute and patriotic selections were enjoyed by visitors and pupils alike. Miss Patti Lindner and Mr. Co W Harbin provided musical numbers. Gwyneth Sampson accompanied. A Ladies' Social Union meeting with Rev. Mrs. Jones planned for Wednesday at 2:30 and the next program set for March 5.
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Lincoln
Universalist Church
Effie McCullom Jones
Margaret Clark
Patti Lindner
Co. W. Harbin
Gwyneth Sampson
Louise Lindner
Ladies’ Social Union
Mrs. Jones
Iowa Street
Series explosions alarm Managua at presidential mansion
A morning series of explosions struck the ammunition barracks inside the presidential grounds in Managua Nicaragua. Martial law is in effect throughout the city and President Estrada's family are being safeguarded with evacuation to the American consulate.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Estrada
Cards for contest must be in by Wednesday
The notice calls for all participants in the W. G. C. A. contest to submit their cards to captains by Wednesday to be counted. Late entrants may join but will not be counted if e cards miss the deadline.
Business visitor from Milwaukee views Waterloo plants
R D Tomlinson of Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee toured the WCFN power plant and nearby enterprises in Waterloo. He also called on his cousin F T Drew on Seventh street west and praised local growth. A suit to quiet title to real estate was filed by John Gates against John B and Lydia A Smith.
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R. D. Tomlinson
Allis-Chalmers Co
Milwaukee
Tomlinson
F. T. Drew
Seventh Street
Waterloo Enterprise
John Gates
John B
Lydia A. Smith
Hearings Say No Substantial Lobbying Found in Ship Subsidy Probe
Washington February 13 after months of investigation the special house committee probing lobbying for ship subsidy legislation in Congress closed. The report is expected to say the inquiry found no substantiation of lobbying charges. The fragment includes unrelated anecdotes from Delineator and Courier ads.
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Washington, D. C
Special House Committee
Congress
Sutherlin Valley Apple District Offered by Luse Land Co
The Luse Land Co of St Paul invites visitors to inspect Oregon apple districts with high land values. A private Luseland car will offer $50 round trip from Waterloo to Sutherlin, Oregon, in early March for potential buyers to study bearing orchards yielding $500 to $800 per acre.
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Orégon
Luse Land Company
Luseland
Sutherlin
Regan
St Paul
G. P. Strayer
Syndicate Bldg
Waterloo
Iowa
Oregon
Northwest
Sutherlin Valley
Luse Land Co
St. Paul
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Fiske School
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Lady's Gold Watch
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Black Hawk
BE. A. Resor
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Black Hawk Candy Co
Commercial St
SF Ss
Black
Onre
Union Depot
Irving Hotel
Ferson
A. BE. Nissen
Grundy Center
Iena
Barker
Orpheum Theatre
Maurier
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Grant Co
Wis
Tuhuque
Eno
Cr. H. Dietrick
Wisowa Shr. Co
Chamberlain Machine Works
O. Hummel
Jefferson
Green
T San Lonk
Bcrer
Wlaccansin
F. I. Irwin
Spooner
Geological Survey
Mon Bourne
Wella
Ada
Ted
Glen Echo, MD
Universalist
Charlie
Bermuna
Courier
Fruit Lands
G. B. Strayer
Syndicate Building
Waterloo, Iowa
J. W. Lodwick
South Street
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