Insane Woman Resembles Mint After Hidden Wealth Found
A Virginia hospital discovered 497.98 in gold silver and currency hidden in an insane patient Winnie Jones of Vinton. She had deposited money at a savings bank and, while unwell, demanded gold, later transitioning to some paper. County authorities may seek a guardian for the funds. The report also notes a musical gathering at the Whitneys featuring bass David Bispham with pianist Marty Gilbert.
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Vinton, Ja
Independence
Winnie Jones
Vinton
Mossman
Miss Jones
West
Vinton Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
the Musical Association
J. P. Whitney
David Bispham
Ttspham
Marty Gilbert
Wright Episode Sparks Fresh Editor Commentary
The Courier prints a broader note defending the Wright forgery episode and denouncing “wet progressives.” It asserts the old man over eighty bore the saloon petition signatory burden and pledges use of an affidavit. The piece criticizes misrepresentation around Spry letters and notes mounting withdrawals linked to the controversy.
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Courier
Wright
Business Mens Temperance Association
H.W. Litchfield
Almon F. Gates
Laymen Chosen at Convention in Waterloo District
At a laymen’s convention in Emanuel Evangelical church delegates were elected to the annual conference. The four representatives for the Waterloo district for four years are J. A. Wile Waverly Charles Altstadt Waterloo Charles Mink el Dysart and Henry Hahn Muscatine. Conference will meet in Ackley in April. Evening service featured talks by Altstadt Zellhoefer Wiener and Minko on church finances men and missions lay representation and church activity themes.
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Emanuel Evangelical
Court House Square
Ackley
J. A. Wile
Waverly
Charles Altstadt
Waterloo
Charles Minkel
Dysart
Henry Hahn
Muscatine
Victor “Zellhoefer
IB. Ro Wiener
Cedar Falls
Charles Minko
Lawmakers seek changes to Iowa primary system
Des Moines Iowa January 22 Representative Daniels introduced two bills to modify the Iowa statewide primary law He proposes moving the primary to the second Monday in August and abolishing the thirty five percent clause which currently sends unresolved contests to the convention He favors allowing the public to decide the nomination in most cases additional amendments including a short ballot plan are being prepared to limit electable offices and place others as appointments
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Des Moines
Daniels
Iowa
Mrs Conrad Roth Injured In Fall At Denver Car
Mrs Conrad Roth of Glasgow sustained slight injuries Monday afternoon when stepping off a moving Denver car at Broadway junction. The car halted, she exited from the rear door as it moved, fell and struck her head. Motorman and conductor assisted. no serious injury.
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Conrad Roth
Glasgow
Denver
No New Diphtheria Cases Reported in Waterloo
Mild January weather in Waterloo has not increased diphtheria cases. No new cases since January 6, eight families remain under quarantine, the smallest number in months. Scarlet fever reports are also absent and the sole smallpox patient was released from the post house in early January.
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Waterloo
Post House
The Price and Other Theatrical Dates at Waterloo
The Price scores at the Waterloo with matinee and night showings. Irene Solomon’s company returns to Lycoming for a one night plus matinee engagement after six months. A Butterfly on the Wheel stars in a Waterloo Tuesday court drama. The Million opens tonight with a star cast and a Caruso song rendered by a noted tenor. A draft Iowa campaign finance bill may cap spending and require author details on campaign materials.
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Waterloo
Henry W. Savage
Waterloo Theatre
Millon
New York
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Larry Davenport
Edwin Forsberg
Herman Mort Helen Luttrell
Charles Trowbrides
Robert Lawrence
John A. Tintler
Charles McCarthy
John Needham
Caruso
Long Ava
Mr. Ker
Oregon
Minnesota
Hutt
Iowa
Muuch
Iowa bill aims to end corrupt election practices
Tes Moines Jan 22 Speciale reports Representative Huff of Hardin County is drafting a bill to absolutely prevent all corrupt practices in connection with elections in Iowa. He is taking steps to address widespread concerns and seeks new legal safeguards.
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Tes Moines
Iowa
Huff
Hardin County
Many Arrested for Being Drunk and a Jeweler’s Loot
A small town jeweler was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon, later released on a $10 bond after failing to appear in police court. He carried five gold watches, one silver watch, and $140 in cash. The city reports 51 violators taken into custody this week, 31 jailed for intoxication, with Judge Caldwell’s fines potentially exceeding $1,100. Street work for prisoners stayed below average, and snowfall could impact municipal labor needs.
Salvation Sermon by Evangelist Bell At First M Church
Evangelist Bell preached on salvation and conversion to a substantial First M church audience. The sermon stressed Jesus as the enduring savior who can convict and convert anyone from sinner to believer, with support from Rev Reachler and a musical interlude by Miss Alice Eason.
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Svaneelist Vell
Jesus Christ
W. UW. Reachler
First Brethren Church
H. B. Jones
Baptist
Cedar Falls
Alice Eason
Tell
Jesus
Paul
Sor
Christ
Asuain
Temperance Delegation Visits Waterloo Merchants
Thirty farmers from Orange Township toured Waterloo merchants seeking saloon withdrawals to back a dry town. They visited the Business Men's Temperance association offices at 9:30 after a briefing with H. E. Gale, then met for lunch at the Irving before resuming calls. The group hopes the mission will boost business by reducing saloon activity.
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Orange Township
Waterloo
Orange
Business Men’s Temperance Association
Waterloo West
H. E. Gale
The
Irving
Massage and Liniment Benefit for Paralysis Relief Ad
Advertisement notes partial paralysis sufferers gain from thorough massaging of affected parts with Chamberlain's Liniment. It also relieves rheumatic pains and is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Big reduction on coal at Harman Coal Co
Harman Coal Co announces a big price reduction on coal with immediate effect. Call 403 for details and arrangements.
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Harman Coal Co
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Lewis Waller
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First National Building
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