Peary called faker in House naval bill debate
Representative Macon of Arkansas denounces Capt. Robert E. Peary as a faker and urges he be driven from the naval service. Rep. J Hampton Moore defends Peary, condemning the remarks as unjust and outrageous, citing Hobson and Dewey as heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Macon
Arkansas
Robert E. Peary
Naval Service
Peary
J. Hampton Moore
Pennsylvania
Mr. Macon
Hobson
Dewey
Capt. Hobson
Manila Bay
Methodist Church
San Juan Hill
Peary Arctic Club
Washington
Taft
Cook
New York Times
New York Post
Population Boost Hinted by Wilkinson Move to Waterloo
The notice reports Harry Wilkinson and his family may relocate to Waterloo. Wilks, a longtime newspaper worker, says he has grown fond of the city and is considering moving his wife and twin daughters after seventeen years in the business. The piece notes the potential population increase as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Harry Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Police and Firemen’s Pictorial Review of
Wilks
Grape-Nuts study aid claims spread by cereal ad
An advertisement asserts that children who eat Grape-Nuts with cream or milk in the morning study better and avoid faintness and hunger before noon. The ad touts Grape-Nuts as easy to digest and a balanced food for body and brain, by Postum Cereal Co. of Battle Creek Michigan.
Des Moines Rancher Eyes Waterloo Venture
A Des Moines man builds a suburban ranch with a chicken stock and significant care. He plans to relocate to Waterloo if he finds a suitable site and may sell the Des Moines property to pursue the same venture there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Waterloo
Pioneer Piano House Announces New Cooperative Sale Plan
The L. S. Parsons music house, oldest in the city, launches a two week, profit sharing piano club sale with limited membership and an insurance backed contract. The ad touts reduced prices and dignity of advertising as enabling access to top piano grades. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted as a remedy for backache rheumatism and urinary issues by J. K. Joder & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Parsons Music House
Plano Club
Parsons
Foley
J. K. Joder & Son
Wet Weather Drunks In Court Fight for Work
Four wet weather drunks appeared in police court this morning. Three moulders from Chicago were involved and socialized with locals before police intervention. George H. Kimball pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct and paid a fine of 7.85 dollars. Alfred Johnson, John Dillon, and John Hassell, all moulders from Chicago, were charged with drunkenness and using profane language. the judge lectured them and each was fined 7.85 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George H. Kimball
Alfred Johnson
John Dillon
John Hassell
Young Men’s Athletic Club Formed in City
A group of local young men formed the Young Men’s Athletic Club to promote sociability and athletic development. A room has been rented in the Cohn building on Fifth Street West with preparations for a full equipment line. Merritt Miller is among the organizers aiming to recruit about forty members at launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohn
Fifth Street West
Merritt Miller
Correct Your Habits With Stomach and Liver Tablets
Advertisement stating sedentary habits lack of outdoor exercise and poor digestion cause stomach trouble. Recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to restore health and notes availability from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Jack Solmon Not Improved From Illness
Jack Solmon, veteran baggage man at the union station, has been critically ill for weeks and shows no improvement. He has been moved from the hospital to 992 First Street West and may need another operation to amputate his right leg due to gangrene caused by impaired blood circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack" Solmon
Union Station
First Street West
Salmon
LaPorte City Improvement Co Renewal Filed
A renewal of the incorporation of LaPorte City Improvement Co is on record. Headquarters at LaPorte City. Purpose to buy and improve real estate within the city limits. Officers: W. W. Hamilton president C. C. McCoy secretary treasurer. Directors: Hamilton Tedford Mares BK Adams E Ashley. Capital stock $10,000 in 100 shares. limit 35 shares per person. Capital may be raised to $25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Maytag beetle back ends endurance run to Kansas City
Maytag auto reaches Omaha under snow and mud with hood locked on its endurance run to the Kansas City show. The car will stay in Omaha until the event opens, then move toward Kansas City to deliver a letter from Mayor Rector. Orders for potatoes offered by Union Mercantile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Omaha
Rector
Waterloo
Crininally
North Waterloo and Railroads
A fire at the east end of Cascaden avenue last night drew two fire departments and hundreds of onlookers. A woodshed burned with flames reaching high, but damage was minor. A mixup in the alarm caused confusion until the sign was seen in the North Waterloo area. A Chicago supply train arrived with repairs, as inspector E G Shapland from Illinois Central came to survey the shops. Various locals traveled to Independence, and J Edwards became store department stenographer. Miss Daisy Oden was named division passenger agent for Burlington between Watertown and Bettendorf, possibly the first woman in the U S in such a role. Next Monday February 20 is a red letter day for railroad workers. checks will be distributed by the chief dispenser. The city street department rejects blame for current street conditions. Some North Waterloo residents propose a smoke consumer to reduce nuisance from black smoke.
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Cascaden Avenue
Chicago
Waterloo
E. G. Shapland
Illinois Central
H. E. Diehl
Independence
J. W. Agnew
J. A. Bell
Fort Dodge
J. Edwards
William Burns
Waterloo Saddlery 'Company
Harry Dieselmeyer
Davenport
Daisy Oden
Burlington Railroad
Watertown
Bettendorf
Iowa
Moline
Rock Island
United States
P. J. Rechtfertig
Third Ward
City Street Department
Blame Beveridge for Lorimer Delay
Washington D C Feb 17 The Lorimer case shows rising tension as campaigns for a vote to unseat Illinois senator clash with efforts to delay action. Beveridge of Indiana is blamed by some for postponement, though he has urged swift action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Beveridge
Indiana
Unanimous consent sought for vote pursued repeatedly
The record notes a month ago there was unanimous consent requested for a vote. Senator Burrows or Senator Heyburn has consistently interposed an objection to the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hea
Burrows
Heyburn
Bryan for Hoke Smith in 1912 race in Atlanta
Atlanta on February 17 reports that Hoke Smith the Democratic presidential candidate in 1912 appears to be Bryan’s choice. Bryan pledged support to Smith saying a southern man should be nominated and would work as hard as he did for Bryan when the race began. He called Smith presidential timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Hokea Smith
J. Bryan
Bryan
Smith
First Girl Guides Patrol Formed in Spokane US
Spokane on February 17 reports the first Girl Guides patrol in the United States organized by David W. Terry of Boy Scouts Troop 4. Officers include Captain Audrey Botham and Corporal Ethel Rhodes under Mrs M A Hanson. The unit follows Baden-Powell’s recommendation and will affiliate with Boy Scouts as it spreads nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
The
Girl Guides
United States
David W. Terry
Boy Scouts ,of America
M.A. Hanson
Audrey Botham
Ethel Rhodes
Robert S. 5
Baden-Powell
Boy Scouts
Canada
Girl Guards
Wilson Hosts Taft at New Willard Dinner
Secretary Wilson entertained President Taft and Mrs Taft at the annual Willard dinner last night. The Iowa delegation attended with Mrs Cummins escorted to dinner by Taft. Des Moines' Henry Wallace was among the guests as a striking floral display drew praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Seecretary Wilson
Taft
New Willard
Iowa
Real estate transfers in Cedar Falls and Waterloo
Real estate transfers list numerous deeds with buyers and sellers including C. A. Ross to J. G. Ross Cedar Falls parcel across part of lot 2 block 3 Speer’s addition and other transfers in Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Amounts range from 1 to 3 500 dollars with entries for J D Caldwell to Cedar Valley Building & Loan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
C. A. Ross
J. GB. Ross
R. P. Speer
Cedar Falls
J.D. Caldwell
Cedar Valley Building & Loan Association
J. M. Overman
R. R
Emma Keller
C. H. Chernyk
Baker
Whitney & Sedgwick
S. W. Hurwich
Isaac E. Hanson
Cowin
Waterloo
J. E. Sedgwick
Mary H. Kingstex
Wooddlawn
Catherine A. Marquis
Waddey
BE. J. Waddey
Catherine Marquis
Eczema Cure Claim By D. D. D. Prescription
Wangler Bros. claims a simple wash of 11 drops wintergreen in D. D. D. cures eczema instantly and foundations of the disease. They assert ten years of complete cures and advertise D. D. D. as a reliable household remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros
Semi-Ultimatum Tied to China Action at St Petersburg
The Wovoes Vremya reports Russia may issue a stronger ultimatum if China delays. The note seen by Dakin jhe Russian minister is described as semi ultimatum with no clear deadline. If China acts before a fortnight, the demand could be intensified. Also mentions Iowa students from Yale elected to Sigma Xi and a local supper at Universalist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petershoeg
Wovoes Vremya
Russia
Dakin Jhe
China
St. Petersburg
Sunday Convert Dumps Out All His Trashy Literature
In Portsmouth Ohio on February 10 Thomas Breech proprietor of a secondhand store dumped 1200 of the Wid West dime novels after a conversion at a religious meeting led by Evangelist Sunday. Breech says such reading corrupts morals and he will stop handling trashy literature and seeks friends’ aid to atone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Thomas Breech
East Ninth Street
Breech
Evangelist Sunday
Omaha Nasby Charged With Civil Service Violation
Daniel W. Tillotson lodges complaint with the civil service commission accusing Omaha post office staff of being coerced into contributing to Postmaster Thomas during the last campaign. The text also notes funeral attendance for Comrade James Shaefer and upcoming meetings of Ascension Commandery No. 25 for Red Cross work and veteran comrade arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Pet
Thomas
Postihagter
Civil Service Law
Civil Service Commission
Daniel W. Tillotson
Tillotson
Gimaha
James Shaefer
Park Road
Veterans camp meets Friday at G A R hall
Fred Willier camp of United Spanish War Veterans announces a Friday evening meeting at the G A R hall The W R C will meet at the wall?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Willier
United Spanish War Veterans
G. A. BR. Hall
Wall
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UNION
Lafayette Street
Bolon
Ays Explorer
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Pioneer Piano House
Young Men’s Athletic Club
Laporte City Improvement CO
Maytag Auto
Mr. Snyder
Mr. Stevenson
Town
Union Mercantile Co
North Waterloo and Railroads
Beaveridge
Lorimer
Hoke Smith
Wilson
Austin
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Sigma Ni
G. A. Baitsell
Fremont
Charles H. Watzek
Cc. S. Leopold
Burlington
L. A
Universalist Church
Omaha Nasby
Ing Station
Ascnion Commandery
No. 25
H. T
Order of the Red Cross
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
East Fourth Street
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