Publisher Pierce Refuses Council Bluffs Veterans Meeting
James M. Pierce publisher of the Iowa Homestead in Des Moines withdraws consent to a veterans committee visit. He cites misrepresentation by the Council Bluffs Nonpareil and threats of violence, offering to answer questions in his own columns instead.
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Associated Press
James M. Pierce
Iowa
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Pierce
al- Wars
Soldiers’ Committee
Council Bluffs Non- Pereil
W. R. Orchard
Council Bluffs Bureau of Military Affairs
J. M. Henry
Veteran’s Committee
Col. Tinley
Emmet Tinley
Council Bluff
Col
Tinley
Henry
Iowa Homestead
Homestead
Two Women Claim Estate Of Negro Killed By Policeman
Two women contend they are the legal wife of Lee Williams, the Negro killed in a gun battle with a Sioux City policeman. They seek control of Williams's property, including jewelry from the restaurant he operated. Jeweler Harry Schoenweid is administrator, while Lillie Williams challenges his appointment, claiming divorce and subsequent marriages.
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Sioux City
Lee Williams
Harry Schoenweid
Lillie Williams
Schoenweid
Gertrude Williams
Jolly Good Fellows Headed to Elks Convention at Dubuque
Waterloo Elks lodge members gathered at the Sinois Central depot to join a six car special train carrying the Cedar Falls band and about 100 Elks to Dubuque for the annual state convention. Waterloo always makes a strong showing at conventions, chartering a special train and using Pullman sleepers for lodging due to hotel room shortages.
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Waterloo Elks Lodge
Sinois Central Depot
Cedar Falls
Elks
Dubuque
Waterloo
Credit Men to Hear Glass and Warburg in Detroit
Nearly 2,000 delegates attended the opening session of the 24th annual National Association of Credit Men convention in Detroit. Secretaries Carter Glass and Paul W. Warburg were among speakers, as were Harry A. Wheeler and other leaders. The group reported 29,000 members, with over 5,000 new members added in the past year. The American acceptance council met last night to discuss promoting trade credits during reconstruction.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
National Association of Credit Men
Treasury
Carter Glass
Harry A. Wheeler
United States Chamber of Commerce
Paul W. Warburg
Federal Reserve Board
Cardinal Gibbons Praises Catholic Scout Plan
In Baltimore a letter from Cardinal Gibbons to former Secretary McAdoo praises Catholic Boy Scout units. He says boys are the nation’s future fathers and calls for training in American patriotism and religious duties to build true citizenship. The church welcomes any effort fostering religious spirit among youth.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Boy Scouts of America
Cardinal Gibbons
Boy Scouts
Bay Nuyiber
America
I W W Indicted Again for Conspiracy Against Government
Wichita Kansas June 10 members of the Industrial Workers of the World who have been jailed more than a year awaiting trial and had indictments dismissed have been reindicted by a special grand jury on charges of conspiracy against the government The group numbers 42 and the new indictment targets the entire I W W organization with four counts It charges conspiracy to resist all laws and overthrow authority The I W W will face trial at the September term of federal court in Wichita according to U S district attorney Fred Robertson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Industrial Workers of the World
Fred Robertson
United States
Kansas
Noted Yacht Piqua Nears Home Return from France
The United States warship Piqua, a converted yacht sent to France in 1917 for convoy duty, is expected to return to New York in June. Formerly the Kanawha II owned by H H Rogers, she was purchased by Lieut. Commander John Borden and presented to the government. Under Lieut. Com mander Borden, she served over 18 months in foreign waters and helped convoy thousands of troops into French ports. The Piqua, one of Brittany patrols fastest yachts, is credited with one submarine and is now commanded by Lieut. Grant T Stephenson.
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Brest
France
United States
Piqua
New York
H. H. Rogers
Rogers
Lient
John Borden
Manger Borden
Brittany
French Parte
Grant
T. Stephenson
Building Permits Filed for Dwellings and Blocks
A list of building permit entries shows Bradley, J. E. Cass, Morris Plan Bank, D. J. Walker and others filing for various projects on Fifth Street, Logan Avenue, Commercial area, Brin Street, and Sycamore area. Amounts include 7000, 14000, 5000, 4606, 360, and 200, with projects described as dwellings, business blocks, heating plants, moving hose, and related improvements.
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John Hileman
Taiwan
Sycamore
Graham
Bryant Asphalt to Resurface Paving At 2.10 A Square Yard
The city awarded Bryant Asphalt the $75,500 contract to resurface 35 000 square yards of old pavements with sheet asphalt at 2.10 per square yard, the lowest bid among five. Des Moines Davenport and Cedar Rapids bidders included Ford Paving and others with higher rates. The work also covers curbing and gutter costs, with material bids showing Trinidad sheet asphalt as the sole option.
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Bryant Asphalt
Des Moines
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Ford Paving Company
McCarthy Improvement Company
iDavenport
Guttter
Des Moines Asphalt Paving Company
Wright Construction Company
Trinidad
Bryant Asphalt Company
Waterloo
Packers Launch 100 Million Merger With 11 Plants
Chicago reports the completion of a 100 million dollar merger uniting independent packing concerns under Allied Packers Inc. New firm to be led by John A. Hawkinson with authorized capital of 25 million dollars and 250k shares each of preferred and common stock plus 25 million in debenture bonds. Plants in Detroit Buffalo Wheeling Boston Richmond Macon and five Canadian locations已已. Hawkinson to push immediate export growth. new president to return to Chicago Friday.
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Chicago
John A. Hawkinson
Allied Packers, Inc
Parker Webb & Co
Detroit, Mich
Chiiick Packing Co
Buffalo
N. Y
A. Schen Sons Co
Wheeling,a
Batehelder & Snyder
Boston Mass
W. S. Forbes & Co
Richmond, Va
Mason Packing Co
Macon
Canada
Hawkinson
Soldier Said He Was Dead in Message in Bigamy Case
A domestic relations court warrant seeks Austin Hart Badger, a discharged Canadian soldier living in Birmingham Alabama, on charges of bigamy by his wife Frieda Badger. A telegram from St Louis claimed his death after discharge, prompting Maj H H Brunt to investigate and confirm he had sent the telegram and then moved on.
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Chicago
Austin iHart Badger
Birmingham
Ala
Frieda Badger
Badger
St. Louis
H. H. Brunt
Pele
Paris Bluebeard of Gambais Arrested in War Era Disappearances
Paris reports the arrest of Henri Landru, dubbed the Bluebeard of Gambais, amid suspicions he abducted about a dozen fiances. Police link him to many disappearances of wives and relatives in wartime Paris, with 4000 women lost to fight noted as common for the era.
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Paris
Associated Press
Landru
Bluebeard of
Gambais
Second Bank for Town of Geneva Opens Plans
Geneva near Hampton to host a second bank Farmers State Bank organized with 25 000 capital by about 40 stockholders led by President D W Clock Vice President F K Siberts Cashier W H Thompson and directors J H Clock Leonard Grawson PD HK Held John Lehman dd A Hicks J C Powers and F L Siberts The bank to occupy Reeve property with building soon. expected ready in 60 days. In other notes a Geneva couple wed in San Juan and poultry eye demonstrations scheduled for June 23 led by Iowa State College experts. local real estate transfers listed.
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Hampton, Ta
Geneva
Hampton
Geneva Savings Bank
Bert D. Hunt
Farmers’ State Bank
HL. R. Reeve
D. W. Clock
F. K. Siberts
W. H. Thompson
J. H. Clock
Leonard Grawson
HK Held
John Lehman
A Hicks
J. C. Powers
D. . Clock
F. L. Siberts
San Tuan
United States
Tennessee
San Juan
Towa State College
Ames
Farm Bureau
Well Known Clarksville Residents Wed in June
Dr. C L Dorman and Mrs Lelah Qe Larranaga wed at Waverly on June 5 by Rev Stokes. They plan to live near Dorman's dental parlors. Dorman has run his Clarksville practice 25 years and the bride grew up here as the daughter of Melvin and Laura McLane Mullineau. Teachers sign contracts mention Dayton Quandaht Hawthorne Burr to join Clarksville schools. Rebskah Lodge officers elected at annual meeting.
How American Women May Keep Faces Young
A Christian Miller health expert argues American women age earlier due to climate and exertion. She prescribes pure colized wax as a nightly topical treatment to remove dull skin and reveal a younger complexion.
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Christian Miller
Hair Washing Advice and Remedies Featured
An old advertisement-style piece warns against harsh washing, promotes Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as gentle and effective, and claims it cleanses hair well. It also includes a testimonial about Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach and digestive issues, touting its safety and money-back guarantee.
Beauty In Old Age Ad Promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets
An advertisement claims Chamberlain's Tablets improve digestion, liver vigor, and bowel movement to restore beauty and happiness in old age. It suggests the tablets are affordable at a quarter and encourages trying them for better health and appearance.
Chamberlain's Tablets Aid Stomach and Bowels
An ad copy touts Chamberlain's Tablets as strengthening the stomach and aiding natural function. It claims gentle bowel movement and noticeable improvement after a few doses.
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Second Bank
Hampton Girl
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Wlossie Bvlin
Noble Erand
Cora Pulls
Noble Syrang
Florence Graham
Airs
Sabra Mossberry
Real Eotats Teawsf Rae
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Anna J. Burdy
A. E. Kober
N. New NW
G._H. French
John M. Blaine
Ricker & Pratinbel
Jean Edward Pritchard
Mee
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Co. M. Parker
Ry P. Speer
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Charlotte Eller
Battl
Ic. B. Downing
Peter "Witt
Wig New
Wurster
Clarksville
Mayr
Hansen & Hansen and Druggists
Tion
Daniel Shaefer
R. A. Franvs
Home Park Addition
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Stinehart
Japan
Ames Iowa Intelligencer
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Chamberlain
Maxwell
Maxwells
O. B. Detroit
Harry Padden Auto Co
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