Widow's Tax Exemption Upheld in Iowa Case
Supreme Court handed down thirty nine opinions. One ruling holds a widow's one third share and undivided interest in her late husband's Iowa property exempt from collateral inheritance tax. The Des Moines ruling affirms a lower court decision with a minor calculation correction. Also reported are affirmations and a new trial for related murder cases from Jones and Des Moines counties.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Philip G. Welling
New York State
Morrow
Henry Thomas
Harry L. Cook
Thomas
Lawrence DeGraff
Cook
Gertrude Jackson
Adventists Attract Crowds To Sabbath Question Meetings
A series of tent meetings on Franklin Street by Seventh Day Adventists explores the Sabbath question with scriptural and historical evidence. Speakers argue the Sabbath was created at world beginning and will endure, noting the Roman church changed the day. Tonight’s topic shifts to the possibility of a world wide war.
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Franklin Street
Growth of Iowa Banking From 1901 to 1911 Highlighted
Des Moines, July 6. The vast rise in Iowa banking over eleven years is shown by bank counts, deposits, and capital. In 1901 there were 472 state jurisdiction banks with $114,731,614 in deposits and $15,845,800 in capital, rising to 941 banks and $249,829,55 in deposits with $33,901,800 capital by 1911, reflecting rapid expansion and improved supervision.
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Des Mones
Iowa
Lowa
State Auditor's Office
Kaiser Leaves Kiel for Norway Aboard Hohenzollern
Emperor William departed Kiel after several days there and will travel to Norway aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. The voyage marks a routine royal movement from lkiel Germany as July continues.
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Kaiser
Avfair
Lkiel
Germany
Emperor William
Kiel
Norway
Hohenzaljurn
Moving Day for Dyspepsia Miller’s tablets promise relief
An advertisement touts Miller’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick and thorough cure for dyspepsia. It claims meals become unrestricted, with no gas, weight, headaches, or sour risings, after a few days of dosing and offers a trial box free or 25 cents for a big box at local drug stores.
North Waterloo and Railroads Update Highlights Local Travel Jobs
North Waterloo notes show Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Brenneck leaving for Beaumont, Wash., with plans to tour Canada and Alaska, possibly returning late September. Local moves include Barney Striegel replacing Brenneck as head prescription man, and several residents undertaking short trips or returns from travels.
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B. H. Brenneck
Beaumont
Wash
Canada
Alaska
Barney Striegel
Mr. Brenneck
North End
J. A. Bell
SH. Mason
Earl Yordy
Shell Rock
John Meyers
Aberdeen
Frank Meyers
Louise Meyers
Dubuane
William Trae
I Iowa Dairy
Chicago
Christie Engine Attracts National Attention In Waterloo
Technical feature in Practical Engineer highlights E J Christie’s air and steam mixing concept. A 300 hp Corliss engine built by Christie Engine Co. is ready for demonstration in the Christie addition of north Waterloo. The article details engine parts with multiple illustrations.
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Practical Engineer
Chicago
Waterloo
Practice
E. J. Christias
Rankin
Nia
Christie
Christie Engine Company
Corliss
North
Kidney diseases curable with proper medicine
A Dale Texas man, Perry A. Firman, recalls four months bedridden with kidney and bladder trouble and gall stones. After taking one bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy, he reports being cured and well. Ask for it at J. K. Joder & Son.
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Perry A. Firman
Dale
Tex
Foley
J. K. Joder & Son
Waterloo City Council Plans Sewers Resolution in 1911
The Waterloo Iowa city council will discuss a proposed resolution of necessity at a July 24 1911 meeting at 7 30 p m in the council chamber. The notice requires twenty days prior public notification as mandated by law and ordinances.
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Waterloo
Iowa
City of
Waterloo sewer project ordered for multiple streets in 1911
The city council declares the construction of main sewers along specified streets in Waterloo Iowa, detailing 8 to 12 inch diameters, locations, and grades. Sewers funded by assessments on abutting property, bonds, and contractor guarantees, with plans by the city engineer and bids secured. Dated July 1 1911.
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Waterloo
Iowa
City of
Mullan Avenue
Locust Steet
Locust Street
Home Park Boulevard
Cloveh Street
Moir Street
Kimball Avenue
Sullivan Avenue
Leavitt Street
Hammond Avenue
Hoover Street
Wellington Street
West Ninth Street
Randolph Street
Hawthorne Avenue
West Eleventh Street
Linwood Avenue
Linwood and
Williston Avenues
Said Street
Iowe
J. R. Rector
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Beegham’s
Beecham
Conger Park
Paul Bennett
W. Fourth Sr
Daily Courier
the Courier
Niagara Falls
Lincoln Beachey
Horseshoe Falls
Owa
North Waterloo and Railroads
William Tear
Milwaukee
Ned Rose
Rose Barber Supply Company
Dubuque
Mr. Rose
Ker City
G. A. Tibbtts
Sumner
Albert Hea
Mr. Tibbitts
Clarion
Chicago Great Western Railway
Illinoirn Central
Fort Dodge
Tuey
Lay
WYETH
Wryeth
Westlake
West Main Street
Rochester
N. Y
Wyeth’s
Wyeth Chemical Company
H. W. Taggart
BSCE
Altest
Thompson
Minnesota Lakes
Colorado, Yellowstone Park
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Lakes and
ST. Lawrence River Resorts
Great Western
R. R
M. E. Schnell, C. P. A
T. J. Cleary
Waterloo, Iowa
Hileman & Gindt Citas, Neiabakind
Cle
Northe the Elegant
Te c. Comuit
Crka
Michigan Line
Lake Mret
Sault Ste. Marie
Ada
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