Lawmaker Attacks Military Medal Awards In House Session
The House debated awards of the Distinguished Service Medal with Rep Gallivan accusing the system of cheapening the D S M by rewarding friendship and lobbyists. He cited leaders at the war department and criticized Gen Peyton C. March and Gen Leonard Wood for past actions while Gen Bliss was defended. Rep DeWalt and Rep Kahn joined in rebuttal and support.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Movement For Congressional
House
Gailivan
Massachusetts
Baker
Mr. Gallivan
Washington
Washington Monument
Second Army of the Potomac
War Department
Peyton C. Marek
United States
Kaiser
Gallivan
Gott
Peyton C. March
Leonard Wood
Wood
Gen. Wood
DeWalt
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Gen. March
Gen
Rth
Eleven Cars Destroyed In Mason City Garage Fire
A early hour blaze at Mason City Iowa destroyed eleven automobiles and threatened the R R Rust garage. The loss is estimated at 25000 dollars. Insurance details and causes are not disclosed.
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Mason City
Associated Press
R. R. Rust
Firemen respond to single chimney blaze on Thirteenth Street
Firemen answered one call in the past 24 hours at 193 Thirteenth Street West yesterday at 8 45 p m. A chimney burning out set the stove and caused no damage.
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Thirteenth Street West
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promote Health
An old advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy for chronic catarrh affecting the nose throat and lungs. It claims the medicine purifies the blood, relieves related symptoms, and offers permanent relief, with Hood's Pills as a thorough cathartic for biliousness constipation.
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Hood
Cedar Falls Banks Report Stable Year. Town News Notes
Cedar Falls National Bank, Cedar Falls Trust Co, and Security Trust & Savings report solid year results at annual meetings in Cedar Falls. L. H Pauniger becomes Security Bank vice president. J. H Byers assumes Cedar Falls bank cashier duties from May 1905. Citizens Savings Bank increases salaries as paving plans for Waterloo street and Elizabeth street near Riverview Park move forward. Local driver Tim Messier’s radiator cover burns. Leo Messier notes hood damage. Arthur Erickson hopes to return from Europe by July 4 as quartermaster unit tidies by June. Community notices include visits, a Carthage trip, and a Holstein wedding.
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls National Bank
Codar Falls Trust Company
Security Trust & Savings Bank
L. H Pauniger
Security Bank
J. H. Byers
Citizens Savings Bank
Des Moines
Waterloo Street
Riverview Park Association
Elizabeth Street
Tim Messier
Leo Messier
Arthur Erickson
Europe
Coblanz
Germany
Quartermaster Automobile Department
German language in Iowa parochial schools to be tested in court
A statewide case in Waverly Iowa tests whether the German language may be taught for secular subjects in private and parochial schools. August Bartels was fined for teaching German in a parochial school. The case goes to the supreme court with the German Lutheran synod of Iowa funding. County Attorney Whermacher prosecutes, Senator Hagerman represents the plaintiff. Junior band in Maxfield township grows to 38 players with goal of 50. concert planned in the Forum. A. G. Ryan offers free band use for the concert.
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Waverly
Janu
Synod of the Lutheran Church
Court of Justice of the Peace
M. M. Kingsley
August Bartels
Maxfield Township
Bremer County
Selma Steege
Cordelia, Griese
Lawrence Phipp
Supreme Court
German Lutheran Synod of Iowa
W. H. Whermacher
Hagerman
Naintiff
Cal Huntsinger
G. Ryan
Hair Care Advice From a 1900s Ad For Coconut Oil Shampoo
An advertisement warns against common soaps and shampoos that dry the scalp and ruin hair. It promotes a refined coconut oil shampoo, claiming it cleanses, moisturizes, and leaves hair soft, silky, and manageable, with cheap, widely available purchase at pharmacies.
East High School to Host Dedication Ceremony
Formal dedication of the new East High School set for Friday January 16 at 2 30 p m in the auditorium. Public invited. Program includes music by the High School Girls Glee Club band concert by Illinois Central, speeches by Dr W Tim t of Cornell College Vernon and Dr Homer H Seerley of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. The event also features presentations and acceptances by local officials and educators. The article closes noting railway clerks union growth from 13000 to over 160000 members.
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East High School
C. W. Kilne
East High
Mllinois
Central Band
W. Timt
Cornell College
Vernon
Roland
P. Hanley
Construcon
Board of Education
J. W. Arbuckle
T. E. Leeper
ET. MacDonough
Greater Waterloo Association
Homer HH Seerley
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falla
Seerley
W. P. Russell
Department of Education
Iowa University
Russell
Opon
Bryan Urges Ratification as Key to Democratic Unity
William Jennings Bryan told Iowa women in Des Moines that ratifying the peace treaty would please the people more than any delay. He warned the Democrats against using minority rights to block ratification and urged securing a two thirds Senate majority or presenting the issue to the country. He spoke to crowds at Hotel Fort Des Moines coliseum and attended a dinner with Democratic leaders afterward.
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Des Moines
United States Senate
William Jennings Bryan
Iowa
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Washington
Senate
Bryan
Coliseum
Mason City High Pupils Strike Over Teacher Pay Demand
About 200 to 300 students walked out at Mason City High School to protest the board of education’s refusal to grant an immediate $300 salary increase for teachers. The absence of English instructor W. H. Kegley, a speaker at the board meeting, was reported as he missed classes and failed to answer calls.
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Mason City
Associated Press
Board of Education
W. H. Kegley
Kegley
State Board Approves Railroading Apprentice Plan
New Haven Jan 14 The state board of education announced approval of a plan to train student apprentices in railroading as part of workforce education efforts.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
State Board of Education
Large dam to protect river channel near Mt Auburn
A large dam is under construction along the river near Mt Auburn to prevent diversion at a cut and keep the channel stable. The project, costing about 2000 dollars, aims to protect land from overflow and maintain the original river path.
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MT. Auburn
Vinton
Mt Auburn
Brince
Diamond Dyes Color Card Ad Promises Fadeless Results
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes for dyeing wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. It claims rich fade resistant color on dresses blouses skirts and more and promises the Direction Book shows how to Diamond dye over any color with no mistake.
Farm bureau unit organized in La Porte County township
Forty five residents of Ugli e township met in La Porte City to complete the organization of a farm bureau unit in the township and to form no women’s auxiliary. Officers named include Ray Gardner as president and John L Kerr secretary for the bureau with Mrs Alice Kerr and Julia Cahill as auxiliary leaders. Cotton seed meal offered at 77 dollars per ton in five ton lots with limited supply.
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Bellet Corpe OlYbern
Ladies of the Belief Corpa
Wsthor Taylor
Emma Oraasar
Mary Graham
Della Want
Clara.Hilton
Sarah Stewart
Lila Reeve
Kate Steinmetz
Anni Huhard
Mary Morton
Noble Knapp
Press Inn
Jennie Hughey
Mary Taylor Forrester
Mary Moon
Mary Kennan
Anna Connelly
Belle Jameson
Involva
John Hollard
Eteward
Board of Supervigora
la Porte City
Ugle Township
Farm Bureau
Oihers
Ray Gardner
Vero Bock
Waterloo
John L. Kerr
Hudson
Alice Kerr
Julia Cahill
Route 2
Kate McGarvey
Route 1
The
Auxiliary
Iparmers Cosonaresye Ca
Phony
Pape's Diapepsin Relieves Indigestion Fast
A vintage ad claims Pape's Diapepsin neutralizes stomach acidity and gives instant relief from indigestion and sour belching. It touts low cost and strong benefits, promising readers they will become Diapepsin enthusiasts after use.
Dairy experts to speak on milk production and creameries at institute
Two speakers linked to the Iowa State Dairy association will address institute attendees. Dr. Thompson will discuss milk and its production, while Mr. Stevenson covers creameries.
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Iowa State Dairy Association
Dr. Thompson
Mr. Stevenson
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