Government Civil Service Shows Employed and Costs
The twenty ninth annual report of the United States Civil Service Commission lists 395 460 executive officers employed as of June 30 in 1909. It notes 24 classified posts created, 10.42 percent more competitive positions, 269 appointments, and an overall efficiency in examination costs compared with Britain. The rural delivery service employs 42 081 carriers.
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C. J. Munger
Federal Building
United States Servil Service Commissi
Executive Oil Service
S Labor Service
United States Civil Service Commission
United States
Harding outlines tax reforms as top legislative priority
Des Moines, Jan 17. Lieut. Gov. W L Harding said taxation is the main issue before the legislature and should receive primary attention. He urged careful work by the public utilities committee on tax systems, water power, mineral resources, and service corporation taxation to fund road and school improvements without raising overall taxes. He stressed Iowa has not changed its tax system in 40 years and called for a settlement of this key problem.
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Des Moines
W. L. Harding
Harding
Senate
Public Utilities Committee
Iowa
Ltreislature
Masquerade Party Delights Loyal Order Members
The Loyal Order of Monsequet held a masquerade party after a regular meeting at the A. O. U. ball. About 25 candidates were initiated and a dance followed with favor prizes for best costumes.
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Monsequet
Sesson
A. O. UW
Curtis
Kai Naw
Pal
Kappp
A. Swartz
A. Paterson
Hoywin
A. €. Green
van Pete
Borchers
Rowhn Wig
Bloomer WiIson
John Banner
Tate
Farmer Victim of Conspiracy in Iowa Route Incident
The report states Ned Custer, a farmer near Omaha, was robbed of about £4,000 from his satchel while traveling a route, following a supposed loan or estate agents action linked to Titonka bank. Police note a conspiratorial scheme as the motive forms.
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Omaha
Ned
Custer
Titonka
Colorado
Hints For Toes Keep Foley's Honig and Tar Comb
Hints for toe care mention Foley's Honig and Tar Compound sold in a yellow package for colds and coughs. Advertisements claim it soothes inflamed airways without opiates and is available at druggists.
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Foley
Baty Herme
Whittle Aids Northwestern in Iowa Defeat
Harold Whittle, formerly a Weal gh star now with Northwestern, helped defeat the Iowa team in Evanston. Northwestern routed Iowa 29 to 12 at Patten gymnasium in the conference opener, riding strong teamwork and long passes that troubled the visitors.
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Harold Whittle
Weal Gh
Northwestern
Iowa
Evanston
Chicago Record-Herald
Northwestern University
University of Iowa
Patten Gymnasium
Vivansion Collegians
Iowans
Convict Lansberry Found Guilty in Train Robbery Case
Wells Lansberry of Medford Oregon was found guilty in Kansas City federal court on a train robbery charge tied to an August heist on a Union Pacific overland train between Kansas City and Lawrence. The plea of insanity was entered. sentencing possible at ten years per count.
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Kansas City
Wells Lonsberry
Medford
Ore
Union Pacific Overland
Lawrence
Kan
San Ora
Lansberry
Topeka
Three Children Suffer Burns in Kitchen Kerosened Fire
Nine year old daughter of William Harvey poured kerosene on coals at 1501 Wack Hawk street Thursday afternoon. Three children escaped death but all were badly burned about the face and neck while a baby and a five year old also sustained serious burns. A physician treated them and neighbors aided. no fire damage to the home.
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William Harvey
Wack Hawk Street
Journalist barred from entering United States for libeling king
Edward F. P. Mylius, who was convicted in London for libeling King George, was denied admission as an undesirable immigrant by Secretary Charles Nagel. The cabinet decision held the crime involved moral turpitude, barring entry. An appeal to the courts remains the only remedy against deportation.
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Washington, D. C
Edward FP. Mylius
London
King George
United States
Charles Nagel
Commerce and Labor
Mylina
Mylins
Marriage by Justice Knapp Leads Mitchell Bride to Freeport
Justice Frank Knapp officiated this morning at the marriage of Miss Anna Krueger of Mitchell South Dakota and Otto Knoll of Freeport Michigan. The couple left for a visit with her parents before settling on a farm in Freeport. Turkey supper. W. C. A. Saturday four cans Waterloo corn for 25 cents.
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Justice Knapp
Frank Knapp
Anna Krueger
Mitchell, Ta
Otto Knoll
Freeport
the District Court
Otto Know
Mitchell. In
Former Wife of Charles Sumner Dies in London
Mrs Alice Mason former wife of the late Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts died in London from jaundice at her home. Her daughter Isabelle married Edward Balfour of London and Scotland. The body will be taken to Scotland for burial.
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London
Alice Mason
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
Isabelle
Edward Balfour
Scotland
Missing southbound train trapped as rebels burn bridges
El Paso reports a missing southbound passenger train from Wednesday and two troop trains halted by rebels burning bridges on the Mexican Central line below Juarez. Among the rescued are American and Mexican mining and cattlemen including Alberta Terrazas, a millionaire at Chihuahua. Also advertised: Pooley Kidney Fills claim relief for kidney trouble with customer endorsement.
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el Paso
Bridses
Juarez
Chihuahuva
New York Stock Prices Close Report
The New York market closed with varied prices across railroads and industrials. Notable figures included United States Steel at 62 3/4, Amalgamated Copper around 70, Pennsylvania near 51, and Missouri Pacific near 22, reflecting a mixed session across major listings.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Reading
Eehees Loge
Rock Island
BEE
Chicago Great Western
Northwestern
Atchison
Echy American Smelter
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Pacific
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel, Common
United States Steel
Amalgamated Copper
Northern Darifie
Great Northern
Brie
Esas Cueceges
Mlinois Central
New York Centrall
Amaconda
America Sugare
Muddled remarks and old ads from a newspaper page
A garbled OCR fragment shows a lecturer quote about saloon culture and a dated ad mix including Waterloo corn price and a Martong grocery reference. It also mentions pervasive routine and a remark about ads saving time and money.
State Sam to Bre Breaking Own Law
Des Moines reports accuse the Iowa legislature of hiring pages under 14 during school terms. Four boys younger than 14 are said to serve as pages at the state house, including a senator’s son claimed to be 11 or 12. Critics say the labor commissioner's office was alerted but overlooked the issue.
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Tres Moines
Des Moines
Iowa
Thousands of New York garment workers strike for union recognition
Tens of thousands of strikers vow not to return until Union 18 is recognized. They seek a 40 percent wage rise and shorter hours, rejecting offered 25 percent increases. Manufacturers representing 90 percent of the trade endorse an open shop while pledging fair treatment. Daily meetings feature speakers Benjamin Schweitzer Max Pine and Maud Younger.
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New York
UNION
Ganization
Benjamin Schweitzer
Max Pine
Redand
Maud Younger
San ‘Isco
City in Brief: Community Notices and Social News
Reports from Buchanan and nearby towns include returned travelers from Minneapolis for lumbermen's convention and a K T commandery work session in Masonic hall. Local anniversaries, turkey supper planning, bank executive visits, civil service exams, story hour, marriage licenses, a car theft incident, and a weathered medical reminder about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Cc. W. Chapman
Oliver Chapman
Thomas Kennally
Minneapolis
Ascalon Commandery
No. 25
K. T
Masonic Hall
Red Cross
Amundsen Plans US Lecture Tour Before Arctic Expedition
Roald Amundsen arrives in New York to begin a lecture tour across major U.S. cities. After completing the tour, he plans an Arctic expedition that will keep him away from civilization for several years.
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New York
Roald Amundson
United States
Arctic
Brom o Quinine Ad Claims Quick Cold Cure
An old ad promotes a laxative called Bromo Quin ine with a claim that two signatures certify a cure for a cold in one day and grip in two days, attributed to W. Grove.
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2. W. Grove
Pujo testifies in contempt case testament before grand jury
Washington January 17 Chairman Pujo of the house money trust committee fortified before the federal grand jury today asking the indictment for contempt of George G Henry. A turkey supper sale is announced by the ladies of the First Brethren church at Schuneman Drug Co west side store corner Fourth and Jefferson streets.
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Ladies of
S.C. B
First Brethren Church
Schuneman Drug Co
West Side
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Washington
Pujo
House Money Trust Committee
Federal Grand Jury
Geo
G. Henry
Chatterbox Club Teatime at Viola Henzie Home
Members of the Chatterbox club and guests Miss Jessie Mickerson and Mildred Webb visited Miss Viola Henzie on Randolph street. They spent the afternoon in games and musical selections and enjoyed a luncheon prepared with assistance from Miss Lucy Mae Keller.
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Chatterbox Club
Jessie Mickerson
Little Mildred Webb
Viola Henzie
Randolph Street
Lucy Mae Keller
Resident of Reinbeck Dies After Illness
Mrs. Thomas Gochnour, longtime Reinbeck resident born in 1836 near Pittsburgh, died at 2:30 am at her daughter Mrs. N A Nelson’s home after twelve weeks of poor health. She leaves two sons Henry of South Dakota and Samuel of St. Louis. Funeral Sunday at 10 am at the residence with Rev. B L Hildebrand of Waterloo officiating. Remains will be buried in Dunkerton.
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Reinbeck
Thomas Gochnour
N. A. Nelson
Gochnour
Decessed
Pittsburgh
Iowa
Hadson
Nelson
Henry
South Dakota
Samuel
St. Louis
B. L. Hildebrand
Waterloo
Dunkerton
Card of Thanks for Mary Frances Grapes
The Clendenen and Powers families thank neighbors and friends for help during mother's illness and passing. Gratitude is given for floral offerings and support from Mrs Mary Frances Grapes family.
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Mary Frances Grapes
Louis Clendennen
BE. L. Powers
Mrs. A R Tabor Finds Cure for Chronic Headache
Mrs A R Tabor of Crider Missouri suffered five years with sick headache caused by a troubled stomach. After taking two bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets she is cured. The tablets are designed for stomach issues and are sold by all dealers.
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A. R. Tabor
Crider, Mo
Chamberlain
Bookkeeper Wanted at Vetter and Waters
Job listing seeks a thoroughly competent bookkeeper with preference for a lady. Vetter & Waters advertise the position, outlining expectation of strong accounting skills and reliability.
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Vetter & Waters
Hair Growth Formula Promises Slick, Full Hair
A stage performer touts a hair recipe claiming dramatic growth and avoidance of wigs. The method mixes alcohol, water, and betaquinol, with optional hay rum, applied liberally to the scalp after brushing.
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Valeska Suratt
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Towa Farmer
Sbo
Niko
THE
Directoire Fur
H. Whittle
OWA
William
Harvey
Hartong Grocery
Turkey
Wee R. Fox
Noblesville
Ind
Gale
New York Mail
Martong Grocery
Purklind Mossback
Vorker
Sam
Buchanan
Majestic
R. R. Nash
Fresblyterian Hospital
Carl Klinefelter
Mesdaines
R. Harvey
J. Hover
A. B. Klinefelter
Woodmen of
America
Pythian Temple
Wittick & Bros
City
H. W. Wilhelms
Beaver Valley State Bank of
Parkersburg
A. Ontjes
Farmers Saving A Bank of
Aplington
G. B. Stebbins
First National Bank of
la Porte City
W. O. W. Hawkeye
K. P. Hall
C. C
Homer Frantz
H. J. Lichty
Long Beach
Cal
Indian Service
William W. Lowe
Lilia W. Cone
Waukegan
John A. Ecker
Ll. M. Morgan
Oelwein
Mr. Ecker
Fayette
National Bank
California
Supreme Court
Chaimberlain
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
W. Coa
Puid
Vine Street
C. G. Wilcox
Jefferson Street
Japanese Mink Mail
4Th St
Kansas
Frisco
Burnside
Muscatine
Towa
Reingeck
Koeneke’s Cash
C.M. Allen
Com
Waverly
Watertop
Geo. Hunt
Bremer Ave
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