Model Wife Traits From Married Men Symposium
Rev. Edgar A. Valiant led a talk on the model wife based on questions from husbands. He urged Christian foundation, sound health, and uniform divorce laws, urging brides and grooms to undergo physical exams and marry sanely. Many husbands described ideal wives as Christian, home-loving, unselfish, affectionate, frugal, industrious, a good manager, and loyal helpers in marriage and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Valiant
First Baptist Church
Valiant
Valant
Philippine prosperity from free trade boosts exports to U S
Washington reports unprecedented prosperity in the Philippine Islands due to free trade with the United States. American exports to the Archipelago rose to about 49.8 million dollars, up over 12.5 million in the year. Sugar tobacco copra markets improve as new railway lines spur industry.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
United States
Philippine Commission
Islands
Postal savings bank grows as Philippine farming improves
The text notes steady growth in postal savings banks and a 17 percent rise in Filipino depositors from the prior year while highlighting improved health conditions across the lands and ongoing agricultural development in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Savings Bank
Wreck injures two Illinois Central engineers at Duncombe
Charles M. Fawcett of 416 Almond Street and W. F. Courtney of 438 Cottage Street, both engineers for the Illinois Central, were injured in a Saturday morning wreck at Duncombe near Fort Dodge. Fawcett broke an ankle while Courtney suffered leg bruises after a double header freight collided with freight train No. 94 on the main line. Only these two were hurt. one locomotive was damaged. Both men returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Fawcett
Almond, Street
W. F. Courtney
Cottage Street
Illinois Central Railroad
Duncombe
Fort Dodge
Mr. Fawcett
Mr. Courtney
Twenty Converts at First Call Gall in Waverly
A large crowd gathered at the Waverly tabernacle for an evangelistic meeting on February 26. More than twenty people responded to the invitation to lead a Christian life, signaling what observers call the start of a notable revival in the city and region.
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Waverly, In
Tramatic
Tabernacle
Waverly
Lumbermen in Joint Convention Waterloo Feb 29
Northeastern and Central Retail Lumbermen associations plan a joint 1911 meeting in Waterloo with 600 invitations and an expected 300 attendees. Headquarters Ellis hotel Elke hall. Morning and afternoon programs feature leaders from Iowa and nearby states. Social event at Majestic theatre. local arrangements by Warren Brown and C W Chapman.
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Northeastern Laws Retail Lumbermen’s Association
Centrallowa Retail Lumbermen’s Association
Waterloo
Ellis Hotel
Elke’ Hall
Iowa
Majestic Theatre
Warren Brown
Waterloo Lumber Company
C. W. Chapman
Chapman Lumber Company
Northeastern
Northeastern Retail Association
John Freyman
Dyereville
J. F. Reeve
Arlington
J. D. McAllister
Hopkinton
F. B. Bellamy
Nashua
F. J. Ward
Clinton
C. S. Alexander
Cresco
James Gregg
Postville
W. M. Brooks
Waverly
Central Association
H. T. Barber
Clarion
C. E. Greer
Eldora
Charles Moser
D. E. Baker
Traer
C. A. Finkbine
Des Moines
W. G. Weart
Cedar Falls
George S. Lane
Webster City
F. H. Henry
Belle Plaine
A. G C. Johnson
Desertion Arrest Ties Navy Recruit to Philadelphia
Earl Sears Cowen of 317 East First Street was arrested Saturday night for desertion from the navy after telegrams from the U S Naval Department in Philadelphia. Sergeant William Hollcroft escorted Cowen to Philadelphia to return him to naval custody to serve the remaining four years. Cowen, who enlisted April 7 last year in Omaha for four years, had been living under an assumed name with relatives in the city. A $50 reward is offered to government officials for his return. Lieutenant Hollcroft would receive it but deduct travel expenses.
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United States
Naval Department
Philadelphia
Earl Sears Cowen
East First Street
Navy
Wiliam Hollcroft
Cowen
Minneapolis
United States Navy
Omaha
Neb
Hollcroft
Neighborhood Bible Classes Schedule Tightens Attendance
Neighborhood Bible class meetings are listed with room numbers and leaders such as Rev. J. BE. Johnson at 516 Broadway and Mrs. G. A. McColm at 410 pay. attendance last week totaled 48. A spring millinery class may form if enough interest shows. Banquet preparations are complete for businessmen tomorrow night at the YWCA rooms.
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J. BE. Johnson
Broadway
G. A. McColm
Lay
W. M. Egan
Argyle
Wilbur
Pine Street
Heath
Fifth Street
A. T. Fisher
Mulberry
If. B
J. W. Wilby
Independence Avenue
W. C. A. Rooma
Innocent Nurse Denies Poisoning Babies in Brooklyn Case
Brooklyn police hold Winifred Ankers charged with causing eight infant deaths at the Brooklyn nursery and infants hospital. She claims her Saturday confession was coerced by detectives who threatened to take her baby, crying that she did not poison the babies and loved them. Doctors deem her paranoid and will run mental tests. she pleads for the return of her 10 month old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Winifred Ankers
Brooklyn Nursery and Infants
Money Trust Probe Ordered by House Vote 270 to 9
Washington February 26 The House ordered an investigation to determine if a money trust operates through or with national banks by a 270 to 9 vote Republicans protested the plan as a sham while Democrats backed a compromise resolution to study banking and currency conditions under Pujo chairmanship. A separate inquiry into antitrust and railroad monopolies was proposed, and a compromise avoided a Democratic split.
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Washington, D. C
United States
House
Clayton
Judiciary Committee
Adams
Interstate Commerce Committee
Henry
Texas
Rules Committee
Banking and Currency Committee
Pujo
Louisiana
Good Record in Mt Vernon School by Ruby Fridell
Miss Ruby Fridell reports in District No 6 Mt Vernon township that Ralph Bell Roger Bell Nora Bell and Floyd Bell have neither been absent nor tardy during the month.
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Ruby Fridell
Mt. Vernon Township
Ralph Bell
Roger Bell
Nora Bell
Floyd Bell
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Aimed at Nervousness in Women
An ad claims nervousness in women arises from a unhealthy female system. It endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy that strengthens nerves and muscles, heals inflammation, and restores normal female health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Horse Sale At Livestock Commission Co Friday And Saturday
The Live Stock Commission Company extends fame with a large horse sale at its stables on Friday and Saturday March 1 and 2. It expects around 500 horses first day, with over 500 head consigned, promising value and fair dealings, harness horses, draft mares, farm horses, saddle and carriage stock, and a market aimed at dealers nationwide. Wm Holland promotes the sale and market leadership, urging consignors and buyers to participate.
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Livestock Commission Company
Thia
Wm. Holland
United States
Reading
Canada
Dan Patch
Horse Emporium
Great West
Wate
Span of mares for sale and wagon set
A span of young mares about 1300 pounds each, sound and well broke, with new wagon and heavy harness included. A bargain for a buyer seeking a good team, harness, and wagon. Contact John Andrews at Kimball's Dairy Farmer Office, phone 73, Waterloo, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrews
Kimball's
Dairy Farmer
Waterloo
Iowa
Man of Mystery Dies of Exposure Near Barbed Wire Fence
Donald Ferguson a recluse who lived in a tent on Len Perkins's farm eight miles from Clearfield is found dead by exposure after attempting to reach his tent from Blockton. He had been drinking that day and scratches on his body from the fence are noted as likely contributory. He kept funds in a local bank deposit for burial and the case remains one of mystery with no known next of kin or clear antecedents. Real estate transfers listed include several parcels and sums of one dollar or twenty-five hundred dollars in deals involving local properties and cemeteries.
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Clearfield
Donald Ferguson
Len ‘Perkins
Ferguson
Perkins
Blockton
Forgweon
Clearfield Bank
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Buffalo, N.Y
Boston
Northeastern and Central Association
D. J. Murphy
Dubuque
Iowa Federation of Retail Dealers
H. L. Laird
Coal Dealers’ Association
O. D. Hauschild
Retail Lumbermen’s Insurance Association
J. Su. Knox
Knox School of Applied Salesmanship
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Desenter
Chamberlain
Money Trust
MT. Vernon
Horges
Sale
Live Stock Commission Co
Horse Exchange
GE Boyce
Floor—Syndicate
Man OF Mystery
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Chas. Harting
German Lutheran Congregation
Galloway-Gibson Investment Co
Lena Standish
Galloway
W. R. Howerton
Chas
F. Kelly
Frank Tomshek
Mae K. Sawer
Cooley Abattion
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Carrie Sherwin
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H. BE. Peterson
Greenwood Cemetery
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City Pass
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