Iowa Senate Pushes Peace Plan to End World War
Des Moines report on a Iowa senate resolution urging President Wilson to appoint a peace commission led by Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft with three others to negotiate an immediate armistice and universal world peace, copies to Senators Cummins and Kenyon for consideration.
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Des Moines
Europe
Senate
Iowa
Wilson
Apjthoose
Taft
Roosevelt
Kenton and Cummins
Towns
Congress
House
Congress of Pre United Suites
Theodora Rouosevelt
William Howard Taft
United Stars
United States
Albert
BK. Cummins
Williaty
Kenyon
Freight Steamer Evelyn Linked To Local Ties In War
The Daily News of Feb 22 notes a photo of the steamship Evelyn loaded with cotton and sunk by a mine in the Nazi sea. The Evelyn formerly carried railroad ties for Joyce-Watkins Co of Waterloo, with William T. Watkins recalling its service and noting a 1913 photo taken after loading 56,634 ties in Brunswick to build twenty miles of railroad.
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The
Daily News
Chicago
Evelyn
Europa
Joyce-Watkins Co
Ricker van Metre
Waterloo
Brunswick
New York
William T. Watkins
Bull & Co
Bat
Ad Cleb Plans to Invade Chicago Convention
A Towners' Aidvertising Club meeting last evening discussed joining the Iowa Regiment to the Chicago convention. The discussion focused on advisability and potential involvement in the event tied to ad clebs and regional planning.
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AD Cleb
Chicago
Towners’ Aidvertising Club
Iowa Regiment
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief for Women Readers
A health appeal urges women to consider kidney and bladder disorders as possible causes of pain and fatigue. It touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy to restore kidney function, offering a sample bottle for ten cents and noting availability at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmar & Co
Binghamton
N. C
Representatives weigh Iowa convention plans in Des Moines meeting
Fostered by F. E. LeQuatté of Des Moines president of Associated Ad clubs of Iowa. Plan aims to recruit thousand Iowa men for the Chicago convention next summer. Waterloo delegates consider whether to take a special train or travel flexibly. Membership committee tasked with gauging interest and attendance. Next meeting Thursday evening to decide on steps and future regular meeting times.
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F. E. LeQuatté
Des Moines
Ad Clubs
Iowa
Fwyad Weston
Herman Lotkowitz
Kimmel & Co
Raymond Community Notes Highlight Visits and Local Events
Raymond February report lists many local visits by Phillips Thome Treitw and Kinkla. Daniel Lindner, Raymond’s lightweight, returns from Albert Lea after wrestling, and a champion welterweight match details are noted. A farewell for the Burt family and a basket social at Elk Run school are announced with a free entertainment program. Mrs Perrin attends Mabsl Bellose and Irwin Frauden wedding plans.
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Raymond
Nick Phillips
Waterloo
Katherine Thome
John Thome
Gyll ‘Hbertville
Matt Treitw
Kesun
Win. A. Kinkla
Daniel Lindner
Albert Lea
Minn
Chanmion
Jae
Aither
Mr. Lindner
Musquine
Wm Burt
Cedar Falls Sees Retirement Of Roger Leavitt From State Board
Cedar Falls residents react to the retirement of Roger Leavitt from the State Board of Education after thirty-nine years of service. Governor Clarke appoints Paul Stillman of Jefferson as successor. Leavitt’s lengthy tenure covered multiple state institutions, shaping policy and action until his term ends July 1.
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Cedar Falls
Roger Leavitt
State Board OF Education
Clarke
Paul &. Stillman
Jefferson
Cedar Palls
Leavitt
Interest in Iowa state colleges prompts board residency talk
The letter from Ilaud Sou fn at Ames praises the state educational institutions. It notes governor praise for his well done work and discusses an impending change to require board members not to reside in cities hosting the institutions. The idea aims to improve governance from broader grounds.
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Thuke
Iowa
Ilaud Sou Fn
Ames
53 Respond to Call of Savior at Cedar Falls Tabernacle
Cedar Falls Feb 21 The evening service drew large crowds with a vocal solo by Mrs W B Bowen and sixty five men presenting their sants. Evangelist Lowry preached Why Men are Not Saved and fifty three new converts arose. The Cedar Falls Woman's Club will attend the next meeting and Friday prayer meetings were announced with a list of hosts. Mrs Frank L Snider consents to run for school board position.
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Cedar Falls
Abel Green
Grundy Center
Nellie G. Bly
Minneapolis
First Congregational Church
Green
Norman
New Hartford
Wiler
Franklin Street
Ames
Charles Wier
State College
G. R. D. Kramer
Houston
Tex
Charles Huckins
Oska- Joosa
B. T. Archer
Hacking
Waterloo
Singer Machine Company
Roger Leavitt
Tes Moines
Mary L. Townsend
Cedar Mais
Lawry
Presbyterian Church
Rey
A. &. Hauser
Wighteenth
Main Streets
Clarance Boyd
Francis
Wendell
Ind
College Hill
William Ott
Ed Carney
Allar Society
St. Patrick’s Church
David
Mercer
Key West
Fla
Havana
Cuba
Henry Pfeiffer
Philadelphia
Anna Smith
Chicago
W. A. Bentgtt
College Auditorium
Marius Rohde
Olive Street
State Teachers’ College
L. W. Hughes
Tabernacle
Lowry
Jesus Christ
Ti. A. Hewitt
Lincoln
T. C. Stephenson
Main
Ed. Rich
Washington
Twentieth
Christine Scheneder
Town
Wrs
Huber
Olive
J. W. Kern
West Nineteenth
Jack Newman enters Cedar Falls mayoral race
Cedar Falls February 25. City solicitor J. B. Newman announces candidacy for mayor, citing executive ability and municipal experience. He faces succession to W. H. Merner, who retires after four terms, and says he will campaign with dedication to Cedar Falls interests despite his busy business responsibilities.
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Cedar Falls
Newman
Eleck
Jack
W. H. Merner
Cedar Walls
President Seerley Protests Vocational Education Emphasis
President N H Seerley of the Teachers college denounces the push to raise vocational education above cultural education. He argues the revival is not progress and may dull civilization, though he has expanded vocational studies within his own college curriculum. The remarks came during the North Central States Council meeting in Chicago.
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Cedar Falls
N. H. Seerley
Teachers’ College
North Central States Council of State Normal School
Chicago
Seerley
Mrs Snider Nominated After Urgent Local Requests
Formal training and the name of Mrs Frank 4 Snider has been brought forward as a candidate who can bring strength and executive ability to the position. She knows the needs of the schools and will be conscientious and consistent in all influences. Mrs Snider has not sought the office and consented only after repeated and urgent demands of her constituents to appear on the ticket.
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Frank
Snider
Wisconsin Commission Sets 9.50 Weekly Living Wage for Women
The Wisconsin industrial commission reports nine dollars and fifty cents per week as the lowest living wage for a city the size of Milwaukee after a two year study. The allowance covers room and board three sixty five dollars, clothing one ninety, laundry forty cents, dentist twenty cents, and carfare fifty cents, with no provision for sickness, dependents, or savings. It notes most wage earners live with families, while three in ten reside away from home and boarding houses decline as cafeterias rise.
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la Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
Milwaukee
Jubilee notes of visits and celebrations in Tripoli area
Feb 24 Jubilee reports Mr and Mrs Fred Jurgens visiting relatives in Tripoli and an oyster supper at the Helble home. Miss Edna Buechele surprised on her eighteenth birthday. Elliot, ex Hollar resident, moved to Washburn. A bridge flood near the wagon and a top dugery incident endangered Victor Girsch his wife and child, but locals rescued them from the water.
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Wunry Lammer
State Street
Frank Har
Misa Wathreen Miller
E. Grant Miller
Tremont Street
Fred Jurgens
Tripoli
Gunt Helble
Edna Buechele
Frost
Mr. Elliot
Joba Hollar
Washburn
Victor Girsch
Local notes and a Denver court plan stir Gibertville
In Gilbertville Eliz jabeth Kline returned home after months with M. Delavardelie. On Feb 26 Fred Treiger, employed by Frank Denver, was sighted north of Washburn. A Colorado House Republican caucus discussed abolishing the juvenile court and shifting its duties to district courts, potentially eliminating Judge Ben Lindsey's post.
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Denver
Colorado House of Representatives
Ben 4. Lindsey
Insects as Lords of World Life Warns of Their Threat
Dexter Phelps reports on a Smithsonian article by James Buckland arguing insects could outnumber and outconsume nearly all living things. It cites examples from caterpillars to gypsy moths and calls birds a crucial balancing force in preserving forests, crops, and health, urging preservation of all birds to prevent ecological disaster.
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Smithsonian Annual Report
James Buckland
London
United States
New Zealand
Frederick the Great
Pennsylvania
Montuns
Lord Kitchener
Buckland
Eye Care And Health Aids For Women In An Era Ad
An old column advises women to wash eyes after dust exposure and at night with tepid or salted water, claiming eye sparkle improves. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a temperance tonic curing womanly diseases, restoring regularity and vitality, plus Dr. Pierce's Pellets for bowel health.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
The Guinea Proved It Herpicide Claims
Dermatologists now recognize dandruff and itching scalp as contagious. Newbro's Herpicide reportedly eradicates the contagion, with rapid scalp relief. Send 10 cents for a sample and booklet, two sizes offered, guaranteed at retailers.
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Stampa
Herpicide Company
Dept. 106-B
Detroit
Mich
Miss Olinda Pleper praises Dr Myers bloodless surgery in Waterloo
In a personal testimonial from Frederika Iowa Miss Olinda Pleper describes years of pain and failed surgeries then credits Dr Myers German Specialist with a bloodless treatment that restored her health. She urges others to seek his care and notes reasonable charges and flexible hours at his Waterloo office.
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Olinda Pleper
Frederika
Iowa
Miss Pleper
Ming
Olinda Pieper
Best Home Remedy for Coughs and Colds Exposed
Guaranteed Schiffmanns Concentrated Expectorant offers eight times the medicine value of common preparations. The product is sold with a money back guarantee by J. K. Joder, druggist, and authoritative druggists nationwide. The formula contains no narcotics and is pleasant for children, suitable for bronchitis croup whooping cough and hoarseness.
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J. K. Joder
Schiffmann
R. J. Schifmann
St. Paul, Minn
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Cedar Falls Drug Co
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Frank L. Snider
Collar Falls
Jack” Newman
Gilbertville
Lindsey
Dexter Phelps
Guinea
Lassar
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Geo
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