Meyers Delighted At Cage Outcome In Iowa Indictment
Former Waterloo police judge John H. Meyers faces five pending indictments alleging embezzlement totaling about 60 dollars while in office. A dismissal ended one indictment after the state failed to prove the $10 bond was turned to the city treasurer, Meyers expressed pleasure at the turn. The case, with state agents and councilors involved, may see further hearings next week as new evidence prompts witness summons.
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John H. Meyers
Meyers
C. W. Mullan
E. H. Maxfield
Maxfield
BAOW
Wente
George Cosson
Waterloo
Henry B. Sampson
Cosson
Wenner
B. J. Wenner
J. H. Meyers
Judge Willis Brown Advocates Talent Over Schooling
Judge Willis Brown, Salt Lake City Juvenile Court founder, spoke to Rotary and school boards outlining an Achievement Movement. He argues children are overwhelmed by supervision and grading, urging a system that rewards real work and self discovery through local emblems and civic sponsorship, promoting Boy City and practical education over rigid classroom paths.
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Salt Lake City
Uslh
Judge Willis Brown
Human Achievement Movement
Rotary Club
Ellis Hotel
Judge Brown
Utah
United States
Gary
Ind
Charlevoix
Mich
National Committee
Washington
Waterloo
Kingdom of Heaven
Boy City
Commercial Club
West High School
Hampton Rejects City Manager Plan at Election
Hampton voters rejected the city manager proposal with 329 votes cast, 32 for and 297 against. The First ward opposed it solidly. Several applicants were already seeking the job as fire escapes, installed at the schoolhouses, functioned like shoot the chutes and delivered children to the ground swiftly.
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Hampton
Iowa's Electoral Vote Delivered to Vice President Marshall
The Iowa electors designated Needham of Sigourney to carry 13 electoral ballots for Charles E. Hughes to Vice President Marshall in Washington. The last day for filing ballots passed, with Republicans largely present. Marshall joked the ballots were wasted, and Needham learned the votes would not elect Hughes. The Senate and House will convene February 14 to canvass the electoral ballots.
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Washington
Boreau
Waterloo
Indiana
Mr. Needham
Iowa
Hughes
Needham
Senate
Altho
House
Canviss
Altho Wilson
Pensions for Widows and Monthly Pensions Granted
The result officially proclaimed lists widows of Civil War soldiers added to the pension rolls at twenty dollars per month for Harrie A. Woodard Guggen and Melixsa Adams of New Sharon and monthly pensions for several others in Meriden Sioux City Mapleton Spearfish Des Moines and Osceola. Petitions on mile threshold. Senator Kenyon presented two resolutions from independent town organizations. The Iowa State Federation of Tabor seeks use of surplus naturalization funds for immigrant education, and the Federal Employees union at Davenport backs the Nolan minimum wage for government workers.
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Harrie
A. Woodard
Guggen
Melixsa Adams
New Sharon
Mary L. Williams
Meriden
Mary Larkin
Sioux City
Mercy A. Blades
Mapleton
Nollla A. Gray
Spearfish
Machel A. Lutz
Mavhla Rock
Mary H. Gardner
Des
Tabor
Mile
Kenyon
Xepute
Indor
Waich
Iowa State Federation of Tabor
Federal
Listing Property at Assessor's Office Seeks Corrections
Large numbers of property owners visit the city assessor's office at the courthouse to file assessments in satisfaction of J. Ars Townsley. If adopted it would cut issuance costs in half. Townsley urges traveling salesmen and trainmen to call and list their property, as deputies cannot guarantee doorstep visits.
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J. Ars Townsley
Mr.Townsley
Wilson asks Congress to pay for Danish West Indies
President Wilson formally notified Congress of ratifications on the Danish West Indies purchase and urged the present session to authorize the $25,000,000 required. A revenue bill is being drafted to authorize a bond issue for funding. The morning weather was crisp with a light breeze.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Wilson
United States
Don't Experiment With Catarrh It Often Leads to Bread Consumption
Ad text warns against local sprays and douches for catarrh, claiming the condition is a blood disease not cured by local treatment. It promotes S S S as the correct remedy and invites readers to contact Swift Specific Co in Atlanta for medical advice.
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Medical Department
Oor
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Temperature Reading Discrepancy Noted by Volunteer
The government thermometer of Ralph B. Slippy, volunteer observer, showed a temperature of one below at 7 a m. The highest temperature recorded yesterday was twenty four above.
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Ralph B. Slippy
Vinol credited for strengthening delicate child in New York
Mrs. Yhomad Pilsgerald of 1090 Park Ave New York says Vinol improved her weak gastritis and measles affected son. The ad claims Vinol contains beef and liver peptones iron and glycerophosphates and guarantees improvement in run down conditions coughs colds bronchitis. Wangler Bros Druggists and C J Muller Waterloo promote the product.
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New York City
Tia Meres
Yhomad Pilsgerald
Park Ave
N.Y. City
Wangler Bros. Co
Muller
Waterloo
Iowa
The Come-Back Man Uses Gold Medal Haarlem Oil
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a health aid for weak, overworked men. It claims three capsules daily restore appetite and sleep, addressing uric acid poisoning, kidney and bladder issues, stomach disorders, and other ailments. Box prices are 60c and 1.00 with a money-back guarantee.
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Maarlem
Tolland
Theas
Haarlem
Trex for Rheumatic and Constipated Relief Ad
An old advertisement touts Trex as a remedy for rheumatic pain and constipation. It promises rapid system drainage, liver and bowel cleansing, relief from headaches dizziness and feverishness, and claims quick weight loss. Available for five cents or via H BR Denton Co Beards town Illinois.
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C. J. ‘Miller Drugstore
BR. Denton & Co
Not Inc
Beardsstown
Itnols
Dandruff Remedy Promises Complete Removal
A simple home remedy claims four ounces of plain liquid Arvon dissolved dandruff completely. Apply nightly to moisten the scalp and rub in gently. by morning most flakes vanish and continued use allegedly dissolves all signs. The remedy, sold as liquid Arvon at drugstores, is described as inexpensive and effective with four ounces sufficient.
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