Rainbow Had Data in Pocket Jobe Reveals Nothing Unusual
Pinkerton investigator C A Vaeth examined county supervisor records and found no itemized per diem or mileage, only railroad fare and hotel costs for attending the state supervisors meeting. The probe also reviewed eight years of minutes, warrants, and contracts, with a final report pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Vaeth
Pinkerton
Yard of Supervisors
Aft
James J. Rainbow
State Association
Vaeth BB
Ridge
Crows blamed for cholera scourge in Iowa
In Humboldt Iowa on February 18 Dr James butler son assistant state veterinary surgeon says hog cholera is increasing not decreasing as expected. Dr Nicholson links crow crowds to spread and cites serum as a remedy with Professor Kennedy of Ames noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson
Iowa
Humboldt
James
Towa
Kennedy
Ames
Pyramid Pile Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Remedy as a cure for piles with claims of rapid vein normalization after one or two applications. It promotes a free trial package and a regular 50 cent treatment, urging readers to act now and avoid surgical options.
Pyramid Drug Company Trial Offer for Pile Remedy
A request to mail a free trial treatment of Pyramid Pile Remedy from Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan. The inquiry asks to send the remedy in a plain wrapper and includes a name and street line cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bldg
Marshall, Mich
For Sale By Owner House and Barn Details
For sale by owner a modern six room house with hall bath attic hardwood floors downstairs brush brass fixtures and a 20 by 40 barn. Located seven blocks from Union Depot on lot Sax135 with a 26 by 82 house on a foundation built two years ago. Also includes a chicken coop and park. Asking price 41100 in care of W. KF. H. Cark Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnion Depot
Normal teacher at rural meeting planned program
Miss Kate Hattendorf district No 3 Lester township organized a Friday evening program to deepen patrons interest in the work. Professor G W Sampson of State Teachers college and County Superintendent Margaret Myers invited. Four programs and a social hour planned. Miss Myers visited Manchester Sunday and Waterloo banks will be closed Saturday Feb 22 1913 Washingtons birthday legal holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Hattendorf
Lester Township
G. W. Sampson
State Teachers’ College
Margaret Myers
Prof. Sampson
Waterloo
Washington
More Limitations on Parcel Post
Washington on February 18 the postmaster general announced tighter rules for sending catalogs by parcel post. Catalogs are third class matter and must be prepaid with ordinary stamps. If attached to merchandise and composing no more than 20 percent of the package they may travel by parcel post, provided the catalogs are incidental and not the main purpose of the shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Parcel Post
Costs 13972 to be told Wilson is elected
Forty excursionists from across the United States finish the election process by delivering certified electoral votes to the President of the Senate. The group is paid by Uncle Sam, with $13,972.25 allotted every four years for this duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
United States
Sam
United States Senate
Harvard Professor Snoozes Twenty Years In Twilight State
A Boston based Harvard professor who has not slept for twenty years is studied by the university psychology lab and the state psychopathic hospital. The subject remains conscious while in a “twilight state” considered a scientific relaxation. Prof. Hugo Munsterberg guides the inquiry and describes the chair device aiding relaxation as complete as a slab of cold marble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Harvard
Psychological Laboratory
University
State Psychopathic Hospital
Hugo Munsterberg
Munsterberg
Gas Tank Explosion Hurts Twenty at Church
In Kansas City Missouri on February 18 a gas tank exploded in the basement of the First Methodist church south of Oak Grove. Twenty members of the congregation were seriously injured and Rev J A Jester the custodian may die as others are in serious condition. The blast followed a detected gas leak during services and demolished the church interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
First Methodist Church
Oak Grove
Here
J. A. Jester
Jester
Spinney Scatters Father's Ashes on White River
Indianapolis actress Miss Lucille Spinney fulfilled her late father's wish by scattering A. N. Spinney's ashes into White River. She and a small group drove to the river, broke a hole in the ice, and dropped the remains into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
A. N. Spinney
Lucille Spinney
White River
Spinney
Waterloo Doctor Phelps Marries Winnifred Smith at Hartley
Dr Charles E Phelps formerly of Waterloo wed Winnifred Smith at the bride’s mother’s home in Hartley Iowa Rev G R Gilbert officiated Phelps recently established a medical practice in Hartley after studies in Philadelphia Chicago and Pittsburgh The bride grew up in Hartley and is Grinnell College educated and a former Hartley teacher.
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Hartley
Iowa
Dexter Phelps
Jefferson Street
Charles E. Phelps
Waterloo
Chas. LE. Phelps
Winnifred Smith
G. R. Gilbert
Phelps
Hahlamanm College
Philadephia
Medical
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Grinnell College
New York Police Indicted for Graft Scandal
Police Inspector Dennis Sweeney surrendered at the criminal courts building after an extraordinary grand jury returned indictments charging him with bribery. Fellow staffers Thomas Robinson and Jim Hartigan face bribery and perjury charges. Bonds were set at 10000 for Sweeney and 5000 for each patrolman. Early trial expected pending captain Thomas Walsh’s condition.
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New York
Dennis Sweeney
Sixth Inspection District
Harlem
Criminal Courts
Justic Goff
Grand Jury
Thomas F. Robinson
Jim J. Hartigan
Robinson
Hartigan
Inspector Sweeney
Thomas W. Wlash
Sweene
Personal notes from Cedar Falls reflect travels and events
Cedar Falls notices record J W McClinton in Minneapolis on business, the funeral of Mrs John Wryth brings Richard Novak from Omaha home, and Miss Clara Sawyer hosts a D A R party. Frank Weisbard and Wilbur travel to Chicago for a horse sale, while Merritt Wright wed Anna Sorrensen in Council Bluffs.
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Cedar Falls
J. W. McClinton
Minneapolis
Friands
Richard Novak
Omaha
Meb
John’ Wryth
Frank Weisbard
Frank Wilbur
Chicago
Gertrude Childs
State Teachers’ College
West Fourth Street
Merritt
E. Wright
Anna Sorrensen
Dunlap
Council Bluffs
Teachers’ College
Perfect Sunday School Record for 20 Years
St Louis Missouri February 18 A prodigy at Third Baptist church Miss Sallie E Holtzinger has not missed Sunday school in twenty years missing preaching service once in that time The pastor Rev William J Williamson presented her a $20 gold piece and a New Testament with praise She has 4723 church attendances in twenty six years 18918 miles walked to worship and seventeen years of every prayer meeting attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Third Baptist Church
Sallie E. Holtzinger
Wiliam J. Williamson
Wheat hopes rise as Kansas farmers predict record crop
Great Bend Kansas reports wheat looks better than ever with moisture from melting snow and dust mulch after a dry spell. Traveling men say the outlook is for one of the best crops in years. Birthday promotion for Elghmey’s groceries appears in an advertisement referencing price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Kan
Beauty tips and home remedies from Mme. O Milre
The column promotes cosmetic preparations and cures for hair loss, skin care, and vanity aids. It touts a witch hazel face solution, Mothers Shampoo and Salve, delatone for hair removal, and a Vaicaire bust treatment with sugar water and gallol.
Quintone Home Remedy for Eczema Endorsed by Nurses Chronicle
The article promotes a quintone solution for eczema and related skin ailments. It instructs dissolving ee ounces in half a pint of hot water and applying twice daily. It claims immediate itching relief and rapid healing due to antiseptic properties, warning against substitutes.
Walter J Weart Dies In Cedar Falls Business Leader
Walter J Weart prominent Cedar Falls businessman and former at large city councilman died yesterday afternoon at his home on Washington Street after a weeks long illness. He led Weart Frisby Lumber Co and Teo company and helped Cedar Falls with numerous improvements. Born July 9 1873 in Princeton New Jersey he moved here fifteen years ago and previously led Chapman Barnard Co. He is survived by his widow a daughter Bernice and a son Raymond. funeral plans awaited relatives arrival.
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Frank Wyth
Mitchel
Mra. J. W. Robinson
East Seventh Street
Marshall Ruger
California
Frend
Hind
Joss Fuore
Manly
Iowa
Ittle
Rock Tsland
Attleburg
Cedar Rapids
Albert Ken
Rockford
Winterlon
Iowa Falls
Burg
Cedar Falls
Walter GG. Weart
Washington Street
Tin
Weart-Friaby Lumbero
Teo Company
Weart
Counellmant
Ths
Bernice
Raymond
Father John's Medicine Named by Parishioners Fifty Years Ago
Fifty years ago Rev Father John Q Hrien of Lowell Massachusetts recommended a remedy that restored him to health and strength and led to the nickname Father John's Medicine. The ad guarantees $25000 to any charity if the claim is proven false and offers orders via Carleton Hovey Company Lowell with one dollar for a large bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q'Hrien
Lowell
Mags
Father John
Carleton 8
Hovey Company
Mass
Express
Prenaid
Williams Treatment claims cure for rheumatism and kidney disease
An advertisement touts The Williams Treatment as an uric acid solvent that cures rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles. It promises stronger health with no diet and offers a free 50 cent bottle via a coupon and 10 cents postage. The notice targets readers to mail in with name address and payment.
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Williams
D A. Williams
Dept
East Hampton
Conn
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C. H. Highmey
Seta Bea
Addrees, W. KF. H
Cark Courier
Chas
HR. Phelps
Winnie Red Smith
Groom
City
Live Town
Clara Sawyer
D. A. R. Washington
Science Hall
Reylowe
Browning
C. C. Weisbard
P. A. Watson
Donald George Watson
Tremont Street
Gus Graham
Des Moines
Rock Island
Trace
Vinton
L. Willams
Marble Rock
Mrs
Harry Off
Eueste
Stephen Brown
Hiho Davis
Cartle
Dorners
Dee Jennings
Prreanez Club
Gov. Wood
Gertrude
Ris
Miss Gertrude
Friis
D. G. Oleson
Dennis G. Oleson
G. H. Elghmey
Kansas
Mme. O'Milre
Lytle Flour and Feed CO
West Park Ave
Walter J. Weart
Promin
Connchinu
Ghureh
Richard Lee
East Fifth Street
Marsh-Place Building
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