Dubuque Murder Case Tied to Family Dispute and Affair
In Dubuque Iowa Charles Brazell a city motorman was murdered with authorities tracing the crime to a family dispute over alleged improper relations with a neighbor woman. A fight between Brazell and his wife on January 17 reportedly yielded a key clue and a husband of the other woman is suspected to have threatened Brazell. Police anticipate arrests or an inquest soon as they publish few names.
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Dubuque
Charles Brazell
Rheinberg Avenue
Brazell
Twenty-first
Emil Kahn
Effort to Decrease Iowa's Weed Loss
Iowa City report details a 900 page bulletin by the Iowa Geological Survey on cutting weed losses to crops. Dr L H Pammiel of Iowa State College outlines weed types, distribution in Iowa, and methods of elimination with chapters on seeds, scattering, migration, and weed impact.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa Geological Survey
L. H. Pammiel
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Ames
Quick Home Cure for Piles Trial Remedy Offer
An advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Remedy provides instant relief from pain itching and swelling. It promises a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan with a full size bottle for 50 cents after use. The notice urges readers to act now and mail a free coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Pilas
Pyramid Pile
Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Weed control bulletin praised by Iowa geology head
Prof George F Kay head of the Iowa geological survey and university geology department notes a chapter on weed laws across Mississippi Valley states. He says the concise weed bulletin could reduce weed losses and save farmers substantial sums by conserving soil resources and killing weeds.
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George F. Kay
Iowa Geological Survey
University of Iowa
Mississippi Valley
Iowa to require agriculture and domestic science in all schools
Iowa will require every public school to teach agriculture domestic science and manual training within 18 months. About 14 000 schools must have qualified teachers, with 10 000 to 12 000 needing certification. Iowa State College offers a summer session June 15 to July 24 to assist teachers, including many courses and certification review. State teachers exams will be held during the session.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
Clinton to Be Given a Berth in Central Association
Cedar Rapids Jan 27 Belden Hill received a letter from the Central association’s president stating Clinton has signified a spirit fitting a league vacancy. The report highlights Bert Trough’s Clinton talks and notes Hough secured a strong contract with the new member. Daily statements from Rock Island on possible membership are anticipated.
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Cedar Rapids
Belden Hill
M. Eb, Justce
Central Association
Clinton
Bert Trough
Hough
League
Justice
Rock Island
Stolen Roosevelts Big Stick Sparks Hunt in Village
Freeport L I Jan 27 The big stick that Colonel Roosevelt donated to Roosevelt village was stolen during the night. A long ladder was used to reach a bedroom window and the carved keepsake vanished. Sheriff Pattit and county detectives pursue any trace as residents wonder who took the humorously marked relic.
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Freeport
L. 1
Roosevelt
Pattit
Woman’s Auxiliary of Board of Trade
Africa
Board of Trade
Edward Unt
Conrad Gauygner
Charles Edwards
Mr. Gargnor
Two Hour Courtship Leads to Wedding
Devils Lake N T January 27 Be cause Mrs Clara Hoffard washed windows in her home Saturday she is now Mrs Talthaser Warner of Refina Sask Mr Wasner in search of a wife chanced to pass Mrs Hoffard s house to find that Mrs Wofford was a widow with five children The friend arranged a meeting Warner showed credentials from his pastor and businessmen of Regina and within two hours led the widow to the altar.
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Devils Lake
N. T
Clara Hoffard
Talthaser Warner
Refina, Sask
Wasner
Regina
Former County Superintendent, Board Settle Suit For 2148
Mrs. Jennie Steele Huegie, former county superintendent of schools, and the board of supervisors settled a suit for 2148 dollars. Huegie will retain the Knahe piano she obtained in a subserin action.
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Ties Movies
Jennie Steele Huegie
Board of Supervisors
Knahe
La Porte City Notes and Band Concert Tonight
Mrs. DE Chas. Lake and daughter of Waterloo visit La Porte City family Kalb. La Porte City band to hold its second indoor concert at the opera house with local talent assisting. Mrs. Evelyn Boardman of Cedar Rapids visiting relatives. A T Kline buys BEs barn now run as feed and livery by Percy Haven. WA. J. Bl inha ine Co install a mahogany framed soda fountain at Rexal drug store, interior varnished to match. Several go to Waterloo to view Paul Davis dry goods store remains.
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la Porte City
Astal
DE Chas
Lake
Waterloo
A. N. Kalb
Opera House
Evelyn Boardman
Cedar Rapids
A. T. Kline
Hadley
Percy Haven
WA. J. Blinehaine Co
Rexal Drug Store
Paul Davis
Whitneys Triumphs In Chocolate Soldier Run
The article notes Whitney's staging of The Chocolate Soldier with a star cast Alma Stetzler Lottie Collins Lucille Saunders Walter Halbbach and others. The Whitney opera contigne orchestra conducts under Signor Chas Plevin. A legal dispute over county funds and libel suits is mentioned briefly with dismissals and settlements.
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Mr. Whitney
Chocolate Soldier
Alma Stetzler
Lottie Collins
Lucille Saunders
Walter Halbbach
Francis J. Boyle
George Tallman
Sylvian Langlois
Whitney Opera Contigue Orchestra
Signor Chas, Plevin
The Chocolate Soldier brings revived interest in light opera
The Whitner Opera company plans to present The Chocolate Soldier at Waterloo on January 29. The show has revived theatre interest in Gilbert and Sullivan style light opera, after a period of critics and audiences turning away from cheap mediocrity. Whitney’s cast is unusually strong and well suited to the production.
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Whitner Opera Company
Waterloo
Wntl
Boxcott
Ali
Whitney
Struck dynamite cap injures boy near Anita
Freddie Simon struck a dynamite cap found by skating boys near Anita Iowa, losing sight in one eye. He was taken to Omaha for treatment yesterday.
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Anita
Freddie Simon
Omaha
Correction issued on mayoral candidate name error
In yesterday's Evening Courier a typo listed B. Reed as a former mayoral candidate. The correct name for the candidate is L. E. Park, as stated in the Business Men's Temperance Association Sunday meeting report.
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Maude Longaker
Waterloo Evening Courier
Farmers
H. G. Adams
Main Street
Adams
Evening Courier
Business Men's Temperance Associations
Tne
B. Reed
L. E. Park
Musterole Routs Pain for Millions
Musterole offers a twentieth century white ointment made with oil of mustard. It relieves pain by rubbing on without blistering or needing a cloth. It claims fast, penetrating relief for sore throat bronchitis and sore muscles.
Masterole advertised for multiple ailments and hospital use
The notice promotes Masterole for croup asthma rheumatism and many pains with 25 cent and 4 40 hospital sizes. Doctors and nurses reportedly recommend it and a Mrs Hattie J Smith of St Paul Indiana writes it is the best for asthma bronchitis and rheumatism.
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TOL Supply Vow
Musterole Company
Cleveland
Old Folks Find New Remedy Relief for Kidney Bladder Ailments
An advertisement touts Croxone as a universal remedy for age related kidney and bladder issues. It claims the powder cures backache rheumatism and uric acid buildup by cleansing kidneys and expelling wastes. The copy asserts immediate action and offers a money back guarantee through druggists.
Enough Money and the Simple Joys of Life
Ruth Cameron argues that chasing wealth to buy travel, luxury, or status fails to deliver happiness. True contentment may lie in simple, unbuyable pleasures like nature and personal interests, such as bird study, which wealth cannot purchase or replace.
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Boston
Bunker Hill
Monument
T’ Wharf
Longfellow
Los Angeles
Stevenson
Dawn of wonder in seas and fields of living worlds
A reflective line celebrates dawns and sparkling seas, fields, flowers, and forests, promising endless interest and happiness through study of one small creature world. It invites exploration of tiny life realms as gateways to broader joy and discovery.
Real Estate Transfers Listed by Black Hawk Co Abstract
Real estate transfers listed include John F. Ashe to B F Smith for land in 14 87 12 valued at $1 and A E Ellis to Victor Chevalier for lot in North Waterloo Place, urban parcel noted as aoe.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
John F. Ashe
B. F. Smith
A. E. Ellis
Victor Chevalier
North Waterloo Place
Aoe
Paint Without Oil A New Kind of Dry Powder Paint
A. L. Bice and Adams manufacturer claim a dry powder paint named Powerpaint that needs only water to prepare. It promises weather and fire resistance, adhesion to multiple surfaces, and costs about one fourth the price of oil paint. Free color card and sample brochure offered by mail.
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Brce
Rverp
A. L. Bice
Adams, N
Hocalistt
Rice
North St
Adams
Free prescription for men promises home cures
An advertisement offers a doctor crafted prescription for nervous debility and reduced vigor. It claims rapid restoration of strength with no medicines, promising a free copy by writing Interstate Remedy Co. at Goodyear Building, Detroit. The pitch targets men seeking private, quick results without drugs.
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Aly
Interstate Remedy Co
Goodyear
Detroit
Mich
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