Red plague line hits new peak at end February
City clerk notes contagious disease chart rising sharply with February peak at 377 cases, far above the prior two year high. Quarantines listed include Menales, Harrison Kendrick, Nellie Unton, Hazel Fiddick, and many others across districts, as measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, diphtheria carriers, and syphilis figures appear in a monthly summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. MacKay
MacKay
Nam Menales
Harrison Kendrick
Nellie
Marie Argall
Hazel Fiddick
Brockwell
Lucille Allen
Cleveland
Delbert Alvins
Jefferson
Robert, Dean
Dorothy Moore
Gerald Moore
Herbert Maynard
Park West
Grace Gigl
Black Hawk
Virginia
Jessie Grif
Parker
Jean
Banks
Cecil Kleist
Wallgate
Robert Lucas
Evelyn Howrey
Lafayette
Ruth Buzzard
Monroe
Virginia Buisman
Campbell
Vera Yount
Newell
Millicent Thompson
West
Rogs Geyer
Leon‘ard. Swyer
Thora’ Swyer
Whitney
Boy" Bowers
Dorothea Holly
Logan
Baby Mangin
Denvers
Mr.2Dean
Commercial
Faolan McDermott
Joe McDermott
Donald McDermott
Macy Jean McDermott
Nevada
George Jacklin
Linden
Alvin Weatherwax
Erald Clemensen
Harvey Engen
Elmer
Stewart
Woman Injured in Wreck Serious After Car Hits Cow Near Aiken Farm
Ruth Spurlin of Bridge Center suffered serious injuries in a collision when the automobile she rode in went off the highway west of the Aiken farm, turning after striking a cow. Miss Engelkes of Parkersburg and Dr William Mooney attended. Spurlin’s injuries include possible leg fractures and shocks with other bruises. The car was badly damaged and taken to Ramnauteea hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth’ ‘Spurlin
Ehridge Center
Wiliam ‘Mooney
Hilda. Engelkes
Parkersburg
Aiken Farm
Spurlin’s
Ramnauteea
Steenson Larceny Case Dismissed For Lack Of Jurisdiction
In a county case the court dismissed the larceny charge against Steenson due to lack of jurisdiction. The judge ruled the crime, if committed, did not occur in Black Hawk county where Steenson acted as agent for C and D Company of Detroit. Defense by McCoy McCoy Ottumwa and Edwards Longley Ransier Harris noted Steenson’s Detroit employment contract. The prosecution argued venue based on where an employee is accounted for by the employer. The state case was removed from the calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Harold
Black Haw
Steenson
Detroit
Wich
C. QO
McCoy & McCoy
Ottumwa
Edwards, Longley,Ransier & Harris
Waterloo
Grundy Center fire damages Miller residence
A house fire in Grundy Center Iowa is believed to have originated from a chimney spark. The blaze caused minor damage to the Oren Miller residence this morning with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Grundy. Center
March
Oren
Grocery Thief Receives 15 Days and Soap
In county court Judge J GCG Beem sentences Daniel Nichols of 127 E 8th St to 15 days in jail and a cake of soap after being found guilty of stealing meat and groceries from Alex Likoll. Bailiff John Sweltser humorously notes the soap as part of the sentence as Nichols thanks the court. A separate arraignment of Waddleston with Nicholson ends with a hearing set for 10:00 am March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gcg
Nichols
somMerent
Id Waddleston
Nicholson
Conductor Retired After Forty Years on Illinois Central
I C conductor and brakeman W Grant Willier of 216 Lane Street, after 40 years with Illinois Central, placed on retired list with pension due to disability and long service. Entered as brakeman in 1887, promoted to conductor in 1895, final run yesterday on passenger lines between Dubuque and Fort Dodge. Ralph J Dunlavey promoted to traveling engineer, headquarters Fort Dodge, succeeding S B Chapman retired for disability. Dunlavey began as fireman in 1907 and became engineer in 1913. his family remains in Waterloo for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Willier
Lane Street
Tllinois Central
Ite
Dubuque
Vort Dodge
Threats to Kill Mayor Lead to Jail for Porter
A man identified as 2d Porter, at 614 Glenwood Street, was returned to county jail and sentenced to 30 days by Judge J. C. Beem after making drunken threats to kill Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts and Detective Hugh Crumline. He had just completed a 90 day sentence for liquor law violations. Porter, who had been drinking in the North End, announced threats prompting a swift police response. Detective Ralph Davis and Driver Roy Colvin resumed the case and took Porter into custody for intoxication and investigation of murderous statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Hugh Crumline
Porter
Glenwood ‘Street
J. C. Beem
North End
Crumline
Ralph Davis
Roy Colvin
New York Jurist Frank Cooper Trapped Bootleggers
Washington March 1 report says House Judiciary Committee recommends dismissal of impeachment charges against Federal Judge Frank J Cooper of the northern New York district. It faults his conduct but upholds no removal, noting undercover operations led to about 40 arrests and that Cooper presided over the trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Frank Cooper
New York
House Judiciary
Mirch J
Irank J. Cooper
House
Cooper
United Press
la Guardia
Cellar
Prohibition
Treasury
Senate
R. Q. Merrick
New York Prohibition
Plattisburg
Champlain
Albany
Troy
Merrick
United States
Circuit Court of Appeals
Iowans Named in Californian's Will
Probate of the 1.5 million dollar will of Townsend Nichols was ordered transferred from Los Angeles to Santa Clara County courts. Seven heirs living in Nichols and Des Moines, Iowa, were named in the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Townsend Nichols
Nichols
Des Moines
Santa Clara
A Mother and Child And One Dime Laxative Tale
A nostalgic ad extols Cascara as a daily cleanse and cure. It claims cascara softens and regulates bowels naturally, improves odor and overall cleanliness, and promotes a healthy, "immaculacy of person" for men, women, and children with praise for its pleasant taste and weekly use.
Old Indictment Against Russell Price Dismissed
An old indictment against Russell Price now serving a 90 day county jail sentence for bootlegging was dismissed by Judge H. J. Boles on the recommendation of County Attorney Frank W. Edwards. The 1925 charge of Nuisance was never tried, and the only witness in the case, James Anderson, is currently missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussell Price
H. 3. Boles
Frank W. Edwards
Edwards
Jurice
Altho
Supreme Court
Attourney Edwards
James Anderson
Hawkeye Stages Merged Into Larger Bus System
Hawkeye Stages Inc and Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern Transport merge, creating Boone’s largest bus company with 30 buses in town and over 125000 miles monthly. Operations remain via Waterloo and Waterlooo under Hawkeye States name. executives Crooks Johnston Motz named. Continuous line planned from Spencer to Oska loosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hawkeye Stages, Inc
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Transportation Co
Koone
Hawkeye States, Inc
Boone Company
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern
Des Moines, Co
IL Crooks
Consolidated Company
M. Johnston
G. E. Motz
Spencer
Oskaloesa
Travel Routes From Waterloo To Multiple Iowa Cities
Travelers from Waterloo can reach Des Moines through through connections to Hidera Ames Boone Marshalltown Knoxville Carroll Indianola and Oska loosa, outlining possible routes and transfer points across Des Moines and other hubs. The note lists several destinations and suggests network connections for intercity travel in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Waterloo
Hidera
Ames
Boone
Marshalltown
Knoxvile
Carroll, Indianola
Oskaloosa
New Western Rail Classification Set for May 1 1927
Des Moines report says the state board fixes May 1 1927 as the effective date for adopting the Western classification of railroad rates. It notes 48 Iowa-specific exceptions from the March 1 plan and directs printing and distribution of the new classification to railroad agents for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board
Iowa Board
Iowa
Lowa Commission
Brandon Family Given Farewell Reception in Bran don
Ja. March 1 Mr and Mrs J K E Avers and daughter Mirla who move to Waterloo were honored at a farewell reception by the Christian church in G A R hall. Mrs W RF Crabb Mrs Burr Finch and Abs Fay Kizer hosted a prenuptial linen and cotton shower for Miss Isabelle Smith whose marriage to Floyd Winson will occur soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
J. KE. Avers
Mirla
Waterloo
Christian Church
G. A. R. Hall
W. Rfr. Crabb
Burr Finch
Abs
Fay Kizer
Crabb
Isabelle Smith
Floyd Winson
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad Says 25 Cent Bottle
An advertisement promotes Philips Milk of Magnesia at 25 cents and 50 cents per bottle. It asserts the product is the U S registered trade mark of The Charles H Phillips Chemical Company and its predecessor since 1857.
Portrait of vet who gave Ackley its name unveiled
Ackley Iowa March 1 Members of the American Legion auxiliary honored Merle Wilcott post with a program featuring a portrait of Merle E Hot former Ackley resident who died in service Mrs Henry Seibold president of the auxiliary presented the portrait Irene Coyle read and a marimba solo by Mrs Doris Schwinger Goettel Burt Nymeyer One Ryken and Lowell Schwinger formed quartets that sang Maurice Greenfield read veto Jensen and Clare W Chenette played a cornet duet other group numbers followed with dancing to close the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley, Ja
American Legion Auxiliary
Merle Wilcott Post
Merle E.hott
Ackley
Henry Seibold
The
Auxilary
Irene Coyle
Doris Schwinger
al Goettel
Burt Nymeyer
One Ryken
Lowell Schwinger
Maurice Greenfield Read
Veto Jensen
Clare “W. Chennette
Corret
Farmers Moving to New Homes Near Buffington Bridge
Several farmers plan spring moves in Littleton Iowa. L C Miller heads to a site near Buffington bridge, Richard Westphal moves to the Will Schruck farm, and Ernest Medler relocates to Wasleton in a special dispatch dated March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
L. C. Miller
Buffington Bridge
Richard Westphal
Will Schruck
Ernest Medler
Wasleton
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Freezone as an easy corn remover that causes no pain. A tiny bottle, costing only a few cents at drugstores, claims to rid feet of hard and soft corns and toe calluses, with instant results and simple removal by hand.
S S S Rheumatism Remedy Promises Lasting Relief
A vintage advert touts S S S as a purely vegetable treatment for rheumatism. It claims over a century of relief, cites letters of gratitude, and presents Carl C. Campbell of Johnson City Tennessee praising its effectiveness after trying many medicines and even Hot Springs. The ad notes S S S is sold in two sizes at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.S.S
Carl C. Campbell
West Main Street
Johnson City
Tennis
Nu Tone a wonderful health builder praised by Mrs C Deeds
Waterloo Iowa residents tout Nu Tone as a health builder after eight years of illness from influenza and headaches. Mrs Charles Deets reports weight gain from 105 to 135 pounds and restored strength, saying Nu Tone revitalizes the body and aids digestion, sleep, and daily work. The ad promotes Nu Tone sold by local druggists Miller and Robert stores and promises vegetable ingredients with no mineral taint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
C. J. Miller
Robert Drug
Charles Deets
Teast Ninth Street
Weni
Waterlon
Miller
Robert Dear Storey
Real Relief From Neuritis
Torturing pains that pierce and burn rob a man of sleep and nerve strength. Allenrhu Special Formula No. 2 capsules offer relief within hours to days. Taken as directed, these green capsules may reduce or banish neuritis pain in shoulders arms neck or legs. Robert Drug Co. or any good druggist will supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Drug Co
Wakes 59 Year 6ia Minister Feel like a Kid
Rev WH Mc Kenna of Teague Texas praises ARIUM Tablets claiming deep relief from kidney bladder and prostate troubles. He reports better sleep appetite and energy within a week and urges others to start treatment with guarantees and money back offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. McKenna
Teague
Texas
ARIUM
ARLUM
Associated
Radium Chemials, Inc
New York
Schuneman
Cosi Wangler
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Wil
House Judiciary Committee
Cascarets
Russell Price
New Western Rail
Philups
Magnesia
National Fruit CO
West Fifth and Commercial Sts
POST
Hot Springs
Tadvert
Tember
Pihgta
Dreaie de Lec
Nu-Tone
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall. Mich
Stuart’s
Leavenworth
Mans
Dr. Pierce
Edith Smith
Route 4
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
M. Y
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