Factions clash before assembly over state education plan
Des Moines February 14 lay bare a four hour joint session on the board of education’s move to coordinate Iowa state educational institutions. Speakers from both sides sparred with personal accusations while the audience, small and orderly, listened as James B. Weaver attacked the board and finance committee and Daniel D. Murphy defended the plan.
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Des Moines
Board of Education
Weaver
James B. Weaver
James H. Trewin
Pearson
Ww. R. Boyd
Trewin
C. G. Lee
Ames
D. Murphy
Henry L. Adams
Robert Reno
Independence
W. C. Payne
Nevada
College of Education
The
University
Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Murphy
Itig
Intereatth
Marble Rock Social Notes Echo Busy Week
Mrs. Frank Thomas improves after illness as neighbors attend opera in Waterloo. Messages from Oxford and Oakdale bring visits to the Barrs. Invitations issued for a large dinner. Pink and white carnations, a long table and five small ones set the scene. Out of town guests include Hanchet of Chicago and Brown of New York. Also reports new automobile purchase and local illnesses. An Orchestra Hall travelogue interruption prompts a reminder about Foley’s Honey and Tar.
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Marble Rock
Frank Thomas
Dave Cates
A. E. Taber
W. 5. Sheppardson
W. Bucklin, Jr
B. Ludwig
Waterloo
S&s. E. Bigelow
Little Daughter
Oxford
Mises Myrtle Barr
Oakdale
James Barr
John Barth
H. C. Darland
Northwood
Bruce Ward
Canada
Artie Cates
E. W. Speedling
Mr. Pape
BE. W. Hoadley
Theodora ‘Messerschmidt
W. Buckiin, Jr
la Large Company
W. 8. Shepardson
Miss Reed
W. Ludwig
Hanchet
Chicago
Time was fired at an hour and a quarter in speech
A brief report notes that time was fired at an hour and a quarter. The speaker wasted no time on explanations. The first shot referenced concerns the engineering schools at the university and at Ames.
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University
Ames
Local Notes From Eagle Center and Vicinity
Mr and Mrs J J McGarvey of Waterloo visited relatives in the area last week. Arthur Reiter was a La Porte caller Saturday. Mrs Phil Trost visited Gilbertville last week. Mrs Edward Mullen remains ill but improving. Mr and Mrs William Schmitz welcomed a daughter born last Wednesday. Bert Bunnell of Shady Grove called here Tuesday. Several attended the horse sale at Waterloo last Friday. Mrs William Klein is reported sick. Mrs Peter Witty visiting with her brother Chris for a couple days. Miss Angie Werner is at Waterloo learning dressmaking. Agnes McGarvey Dora Klein and Marie Burger were spelling contest contestants at La Porte Friday night. Mrs Fred Rosauer of La Porte is visiting relatives in this vicinity.
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Fagle Center
J. J. McGarvey
Waterloo
Arthur Reiter
la Porte
Phil Trost
Gilbertville
Edward Mullen
William Schmitz
Bert Bunnell
Shady Grove
William Klein
Peter Witty
Chris
Angie Werner
Agnes McGarvey
Dora Klein
Marie Burger
Fred Rosauer
Vinton Framed Commission Plan Bid and Anniversary Note
A petition from nearly 100 Vinton citizens asks legislators to expand the city commission plan to include second class cities over 2000 population. John Yerkes and wife celebrate fiftieth anniversary with a dinner hosted by sons Will and Elbert at Bilbert Yerkes home. gold tokens presented. Foley’s Honey and Tar cited in local ad endorsement.
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Vinton
Ames
Representative White
Des Moines
Commission
School
Iowa College For the Blind
Waverly
John Yerkes
East Taylor Township
Will
Elbert
Bilbert Yerkes
Lucinda Bordwell
This County
Opposes Habit Fixing Drugs Bill in Iowa
Des Moines reports that a proposed bill by Representative Brockway would bar sale of drugs listed as habit forming including acetanilid in headache powders and capsules. Retail stores could sell only via registered pharmacists, pushing patients to seek doctor prescriptions and paying higher costs for common remedies.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Brockway
D. D. D. Prescription for Eczema Advert
Skin suffering from itching eruptions and eczema is claimed to heal with D D D Prescription for Eczema. The ad asserts germs beneath the skin cause disease and that D D D destroys them, offering a 50 cent bottle and a full size bottle free if unsatisfied, with D D D Soap to aid skin purity from Wangler Bros. Druggists.
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D.D.D
Wangler Bros
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Restores Color
Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy promises to turn gray hair natural again, stop dandruff and hair loss, and give a glossy look. Sold in drug stores for about 40 cents. simple application with sponge or brush, quick results by morning, marketed by H. W. Taggart.
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Wyeth
Jndge
H. W. Taggart
Rugementd
Drugs and pharmacist bill limits on restricted compounds
The bill restricts sale of certain narcotics and dangerous compounds without Iowa registered pharmacist approval. Penalties include a fine from 10 to 26 dollars for selling any such contained substance without a pharmacist’s license. writers note it aims to aid druggists and cites recent amendments to the Klay pharmacist bill.
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Iowa
Klay Pharmacist
Evangelist Grave Preaches Nights At Chapel
Des Moines reports evangelist Graves of Waterloo is preaching harmony every night at Castle United Brethren church.
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Des Moines
Graves of
Waterloo
Castle United Brethren Church
Montessori Lecture Tuesday Night This Italian Woman’s Education Work
Readers know of the Montessori schools in Rome and the new light she sheds on education. The piece notes interest from American educators and mentions Miss Florence Ward from Iowa State Teachers College who took leave to study Montessori methods.
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Montessori
Rome
Madame Montessori
Iowa State Teacher’s College
Florence Ward
Miss Ward to Lecture on Montessori Growth in Waterloo
Miss Ward, after studying the Montessori method in Rome and lecturing nationwide, is scheduled to speak at the Congregational church in Waterloo next Tuesday evening under the patronage of the Woman's Club. Her talks cover the system's growth and meaning and come after years of demand and teaching engagements.
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Rome
Madame Montessori
Miss Ward
Eho
Louisville
Oklahoma City
Denver
Colorado
Waterloo
Misa Ward
Woman's Club
Congregational Church
Montesson
Want Ad Day in Waterloo Evening Courier Ad Promotion
Promote your ads in the Waterloo Evening Courier to reach a large audience. The paper claims over double the paid circulation in its territory, promising better results for advertisers seeking maximum exposure.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Old folks relief with Croxone promises kidney cure
Sleep disturbing bladder weakness backache rheumatism and related ailments vanish with Croxone which supposedly soaks into kidneys cleanses filtering glands and nerves to restore strength. It claims immediate action and universal compatibility with a money back guarantee offered by druggists for a trifling cost.
Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief from Stomach Woes
An old advertisement touts Papa's Diapepsin as safe and fast relief for sour, gassy stomachs and indigestion. It claims noticeable improvement in five minutes, stabilizing appetite and letting you eat favorite foods without fear, regardless of prior stomach disorder.
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Papa
Pape
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