Reinforced concrete bridge patents under scrutiny in Iowa
Des Moines reports detail investigations into Thacher and Melan bridge patents, noting Rock Rapids 1895 reinforced concrete span under review. Attorney General Henry Sampson cites early use of similar concepts before Thacher patents, with cases including Tecumseh Michigan and a Galveston viaduct. Temperance group urges Iowa prosecutions for mail order liquor, warns of border deliveries, while Illinois disease quarantine stays in effect and hog immunization debates arise.
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Des Moines
United States
Rock Rapids
Rock River
Altho Pulh
Frederick von Emperger
Joseph Melan
von Emperger
Melan
Nap Emperger
Vienna
Austria
Henry Sampson
New York City
Thacher
Sampson
Tecumseh
Mich
Wm. J. Mueser
Maeser
Galveston
Luton
Departments of Justice
Beatt County Farmer Ruebling Gets 20 Years For Murder
Davenport Jan Carl Ruebling, a Beat County farmer, was sentenced to twenty years at Ft Madison penitentiary by Judge A P Walker after a verdict of murder in the second degree. Attorney Ely will appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court. Bail eligibility remains under dispute as Judge Barker considers the case.
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Davenport
Jan
Carl Ruebling
Beatt County
Fannie Ruebling
Kolle
Ft. Madison
A. P. Walker
Seack County Wetzler
Althe Vic
Ruebling
ND. Ely
Burbling
Supreme Court of Iowa
Ely
Iowa
Truebling
Supreme Court
Barker
Webster City Will 105K Residents Move Plans
F H Mar president of International Telephone Motor company of Des Moines plans to move to Des Moines. Cary H Brown manages affairs and has moved to Nes Moloes. Fred N Martin, oldest son, has moved to Webster City to take over management of the Io ons telephone company. Potentially E H Martin and KR Sterling may also relocate to Des Moines.
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E. H. Martin
KR. J. Sterling
Meter Company
Des Moines
Huff for lieutenant governor urged by Eldora friends
Friends in this county and beyond urge Hon. Herberta A. Huff of Eldora to enter the Republican race for lieutenant governor. His legislative experience and two terms in the lower house have given him statewide prominence.
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Town Falls
Herbertaa. Huff
Eldora
Huff
Pico
Maud Sparks Mine Car Explosion After Nose Push
Maud the mule triggers a car loaded with giant powder at Hovking mine No 4. The runaway train rushes down a grade, exploding on impact. John Watters, mule tender, likely fatally injured, nine companions killed. The mine sustains extensive damage.
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Albin
Tos Maud
Hovking
Maud
Weing
John Watters
Iowa clubwomen push Kenyon park bill endorsement
Webster City and other Iowa federated clubs back Senator W S Kenyon of Iowa to present a bill in the U S Senate for preserving natural scenery along the Missis sippi river near McGregor. Mrs Whitley, leader of the movement, aims to unite all Iowa federated clubs in urging endorsements and letters to district congressmen to build public support.
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Webster
Ily
Iowa
Federation of Women’s Returs
Llowa
United States Senate
W. S. Kenyon
Mississip
McGregor
Kenyon
Whitley
Iawa
Wittley Kag
Nla
Chas, H. McNelder
Mason Olty
Switzerland
Webster City
Federated Club
Serum Saves Child in Mineola Case in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs a Mineola girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reitehler Jr., received 66 090 units of tetanus antitoxin serum after convulsions began. Two physicians urged serum use as vital. a delay while securing more supply occurred. Convulsions lessened after four days of treatment and the child was declared out of danger.
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Council Bluffs
Messenger
Webster City Concern Has Prospering Year
Webster Mitty's National Sewer Pipe company held its annual meeting re electing OC Clifton president and keeping all officers and directors. The 1915 report shows $280,600 in business, 95 employees, $74,000 payroll, and 1,504 cars produced. It remains Webster City's largest locally owned factory in Hamilton County.
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Webster Mitty
OC. H. Clifton
Webster City
Hamilt County
Movie replaces saloon to rise in Town City
Town City on January 7 reports T A Brown will convert a vacant storeroom and adjoining barroom into a motion picture theatre. The new theatre will seat between 500 and 600 patrons and operate under a ten year lease.
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Town City
T. A. Brown
Commission records show funds misused in town sale
A town commission report reveals misapplied grant money from a state legislature, with $15,000 remaining unspent from a $75,500 appropriation. The town hall building sold for 370,000, though bets ranged from losses to 1,000, and reports note re invested sums in pinks.
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Punanii-Parkle
Clim
Commisseion Today
Greater Iown Association
Chicago
Large Aberdeen Angus herd sold in Denison for 70060 dollars
Carroll Jan 7 Charles Ty Mschi er of Rotna bought 201 Aberdeen Angus cattle from W A Metfenry of Denison for 70060 dollars. The sale ranks as the second largest cattle sale in America. Metfenry, a prominent breeder for 30 years, is retiring. Ottumwa Jan 7 Black Hawk Construction of Waterloo sues with First National Bank and city of Ottumwa for 9000 dollars after a work incident left Clarence Vernon with his right hand severed.
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Ottumwa
Blackhawk Construction Company of
Waterloo
First National Bank
City of Ottumwa
Clarence Vernon
World Almanac 1916 Seeks Buyers Amid Court Case
A Waterloo company case advances in district court with trial slated for February 4. The World Almanac 1916 is promoted as a standard reference bringing election returns, business figures, sporting records and yearly statistics to readers.
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Waterloo Company
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief
Dr Edward's Olive Tablets present a non calomel laxative from a physician with seven years in practice. The olive coated tablets claim to ease constipation and torpid liver without forcing abnormal action, promoting normal bowel movement by nightly use. Sold in boxes of 200 or 5c to 4c at druggists nationwide.
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Edwards
Calomiel
The
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
War in Europe and motion picture business dominate page
The article surveys European events and a chronology, notes the booming film industry, and covers two pages on woman suffrage advances and the vote. It outlines the substance of the New York constitution referendum rejected last November and hints at other content not found in this portion.
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Europe
New York
Almanar Way Out of His Path Hints at Discovery
A fragment hints at a pursuit to escape a path or obstacle. It suggests that no explicit route exists and that any potential findings remain unclear, implying a search for a way forward without concrete guidance.
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