Iowa bill proposes appointive state head and inspectors
A Better Schools Commission plan moves to Iowa legislators to appoint the state superintendent rather than elect him, with salary raised to 84 000, plus four state school inspectors to travel and enforce standards. A separate insanity commission bill would replace per diem members with a clerk, county attorney, and coroner. The Commercial Travelers' Congress of Iowa plans a Friday meeting to influence state voting by Monday election date.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Better Schools Comission of
Huntley
Chariton
Insanity Commission
The
Commercial Travelers’ Congress of
C. R
Rohde
Waterloo
Congress
Separate towel for each pupil in Des Moines schools
Des Moines public schools plan to issue individual school towels for 16,000 students under a city ordinance banning roller towels. Towels sized like handkerchiefs would cost about two cents each, provided to children and turned to parents for daily use, with an estimated 60,000 towels needed and stamped as school towels.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Public Schools
Groom Appears, Nuptials Follow Amid Abandonment Report
A second dispatch from Minneapolis reports that Miss Regina Duffy and Tom, a local dentist, wed recently after an earlier abandonment story. The message confirms their marriage occurred in the city.
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Regina Duffy
Tom
Minneapolis
Couple Reunites After Publicized Dispute in Alberta
In Red Deer Alberta it is evident the couple are happily married again. The groom once belonged to the firm of Dentist Bros proprietors of the Alberta care. Mrs Dentist previously worked as a cashier and collector for the company.
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Red Deer
Alberta
Canada
Dentist Bros
Alberta Care
Dentist
Paul Davis at Big Sale in Omaha Trade Event
Paul Davis returns from Omaha where he attended a major sale by Fox and Orentt & Son Co buyers. Des Moines Sioux City Kansas City and Chicago vendors attended as Davis plans goods delivery to his store. He also invited Ad Men's Club members to Waterloo February state advertisers convention. Foley Kidney Pills ad claims healing benefits for kidney and bladder troubles with a testimonial from Mrs Findley of Juyons Ga.
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Paul Davis
Omaha
Creditora Trustees
Fox
Orentt & Son Co
Mr. Davie
Mayers
Des Moines
Sioux City
Kansas City
Chicago
Mr. Davis
Omaha Ad Men's Club
Advertisers
Waterloo
J. M. Findley
Juyons
Paris savant unveils heatless light and potential revolutions
French scientist M. Dussaud has publicized a "cold light" lamp that concentrates 2,000 candle power on a single point with no heat and far lower current. It runs on small power sources, from a tiny battery to water jet or a squirrel-driven cage, and could boost photography and searchlights for war ministry after successful lighthouse tests.
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Tasis
Dussaud
Biarritz
M. Yussaudi
Ministry of War
Le Mars Scandal Behind Old Charge
Mrs Richard Lawrence is arrested on a charge of assault with intent to murder and held to the grand jury in 4000 dollars. She allegedly fired a revolver at her sister in law Mrs Ernest Lawrence. The offense occurred long ago amid a broader Le Mars scandal involving Frances Brose and local businessmen.
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le Mars. Fa
Richard Lawrence
Ernest Lawrence
Frances Brose
le Mars
Plan to seize Iowa water power sites exposed in Des Moines
Des Moines officials and Iowa legislators probe a bid by the Des Moines Water Power Co to gain absolute control of fifteen Iowa river sites. Senator Crist and allies push state power regulation as a counter, noting Maine incorporation and undisclosed stockholders. The drive spurs expectations of new state law to regulate power sales and rates statewide.
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Des Moines
Spevinl
Iowa
Crist
Liforta
A.C. Mules
Waterwaves Commission
Des Moines Water Power Company
Kenyon
Es Moines
Unit
Washington
Maine
Congress
Webber
Balluff
Wilson
Clinton
State of
Reaves
Senate Utilities Committee
Anti Liquor Bill Clears Senate But Stalls in House
Washington January 23 opponents of the Kenyon Sheppard liquor bill see it likely to pass the Senate when voted February 10. In the House the judiciary committee headed by Congressman Clayton Alabama may report the bill, with liquor interests discouraged and seeking modifications. The bill aims to bar shipments into dry states to enforce local statutes, while efforts to delay it persist through possible joint conference. Justice Kuhns weds James Christianson and Viola Brooks in Waterloo, then conducts a second ceremony for Clarence Ferguson and Theo Dennis, with Mary Brooks attending.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Clayton
Alabama
Friends
Ln Mies
Wilson
Justice Kuuns
J. H. Kuhns
James Christianson
Viola Brooks
Waterloo
Mary Brooks
Mr. Christianson
Mr. Kuhns
Clarence Ferguson
Theo. Dennis
Real Estate Transfers Reported by Black Hawk Co
Henry R. Godnour transfers to Blanche Christianson lot 2 block 11 Hud son Waterloo price 100. Henry D. Kahler to C N McCary lot 10 block 1 Kahler addition Waterloo price 200. Phoebe McIntire to Chas A Fultz et al part of Kennedy 1st addition La Porte City price 500. John G. Miller to Gertrude Van Arsdel lot 4 block 12 Conger Park Waterloo price 1. Martha Evely to Lizzie Loose part of lot and block 20 Does addition Waterloo price 1. Arthur G. Merriman to E E Peel lot 15 Balliett Gilbert subdivision Waterloo price 1. John R Rector to Mary A Faint lot 16 block 5 Logan Dale Heights Waterloo price 310.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Henry R. Godnour
Blanche B. Christianson
Hudson
Henry D. Kahler
C. N. McCary
Kahler
Waterloo
Phoebe McIntire
Chas. A. Fultz
Kennedy
la Porte City
John G. Miller
Gertrude M. van Arsdel
Conger Park
Martha Evely
Lizzie A. Loose
Doe
Arthur G. Merriman
E. E. Peel
Balliett & Gilbert
John R. Rector
Mary A. Faint
Logan Dale Heights
Miller to Resume Music Classes After Excelsior Springs Visit
J. O. Miller informs his music students that he will be home from Excelsior Springs and expects to resume teaching about ten days from now.
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J. O. Miller
Excelsior Springs
The Butterfly on the Wheel at Waterloo Tuesday
Waterloo theatre hosts the English divorce drama The Butterfly on the Wheel with an all English cast, setting the wheel of justice as its theme. Manager Busby promotes the six one night engagements as a major production in the city.
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Waterloo Theatre
Waterloo
Wheels of Justice
London
New York
Busby
Bubb and
Bennett
Bubb
the Waterloo
Metropolitan
Hudson Theatre
Edna Marshall
Cascarets Promise Quick Cleanse For Bowels And Mood
An ad urges taking a Cascaret at night to cleanse the liver stomach and bowels. It targets headaches sleeplessness coated tongue biliousness nervousness and backache claiming morning relief and urges 10 cent boxes for healthy bowels and clearer thinking, including children.
Majestic bill promises dramatic acts and cabaret
The act Les Silvas a Portuguese fireman with a ladder routine headlines a Majestic show described as a thriller and unlike anything seen before. Pearl Bros. and Burns bring a cabaret number likely to be a season hit. Rogers and McIntosh perform a lively “Green Mouse” playlet. Harry Gilbert offers a wide ranging monologue. Carlotta opens the program.
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Les Silvas
Majestic
Pearl Bros
Burns
Rogers
McIntosh
Green Mouse
Edward Locke
Harry Gilbert
New School
Gilbert
Carlotta
Amateurs Friday Show Capped by Human Dragon Performer
A local amateur night titled Amateurs Friday features a novelty act nicknamed the human dragon, which will be pre empted to make room for the standout performer after the regular show.
Six Acts to Entertain at Evening Show
Six acts will be presented in a varied program with Warren Clay Farley among the billed performers. The entertainment begins at 8:15 p.m. and promises a different experience from prior similar events.
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Spee
Warren Clay Farley
Be Careful What You Take For A Cold
The warning against patent medicines highlights stimulants and dangerous drugs used for temporary relief. Father John’s Medicine markets itself as alcohol free and safe, claiming fifty years of success as a tonic for throats and lungs and for coughs and colds. It is advertised as doctor prescribed, pure and wholesome, with orders for a large bottle via Carleton Hovey Co. in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Father John
Carleton 3. Hovey Company
Lowell
Mass
Sage and SulphurHair Darkens Gray Naturally Advertised
An old remedy promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a quick, natural way to darken gray hair. The ad claims the tonic hides gray, adds luster, and stops dandruff with nightly application using a sponge, sold by H. W. Taggart and touted by a downtown druggist.
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Wyeth
Say
H.W. Taggart
Emelit
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