Sleeping volcano near Culebra cut alarm in canal area
Special dispatches from Colon report a dormant volcano beneath the Culebra cut threatening the Panama Canal. Steam and blue smoke rise from vents in heated sedimentary rock, with tests ensuring no premature explosions. The canal commission's geologist says oxidation of pyrites causes the steam and smoke, not volcanic activity.
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New York
Panama Canal
Colon
Culebra
Canal Commission
Three Papers for $3.10 by Mail Offer to Farmers
Fvery Farmer near Waterloo can get the Waterloo Evening Courier The Town Homestead and the Corn magazine for one year at $3.10 by mail. Payment in advance. Open to old and new subscribers. Corn focuses on corn grain and grasses for profit and soil fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Evening Courier
Des Moines
Waterloo
Edgedated Convict Found in Wisconsin Prison
Madison March 14 G E Pettibone escaped convict from the local penitentiary has been found within the Wisconsin prison at Waupon. He is serving an eight year term for horse stealing after fleeing from the state farm last spring. Pettibone had a fifteen year forgery sentence from Dubuque county and had served a little more than a year. His good conduct at the Wisconsin prison allowed him to join the farm work detail two miles north of the city until his escape during pruning on March 28. A posse searched the area but found no trace, leaving only Jones unaccounted for among the farm escapees with 496 convicts totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
G. E. Pettibone
Wisconsin
Waupon
Pettibone
State Farm
Zente
Dubuque County
Jones
Absorbs Old Skin From The Feminine World
An old fashioned beauty advisory promotes mercerized wax for facial skin care. Applied at night and washed in the morning it supposedly absorbs faded outer skin revealing a fresh complexion. Claims include removal of freckles liver spots moth patches pimples and similar concerns.
Town Criers club urged to boost Waterloo growth
A public appeal urges business leaders to join the Town Criers club in Waterloo. It argues membership widens acquaintances, spurs ideas in advertising and salesmanship, and unites all business classes to advance the city, with speakers like Knight and Chalmers cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Y. Knight
Bugh Chalmers
Elmo Lowla
Aged Iowan Testifies in Lewis Fraud Trial
G A Russell of Clinton Iowa, 84, testified he invested $12 000 in Lewis Publishing Co seven percent notes after reading an ad in the Women s National Daily He said letters and stock bonuses were exchanged by mail The government s accounting expert said the firm showed losses totaling 85744652 for 1908 1909 and 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
FE. G Lewis
G. A. Russell
Clinton
Lewis Publishing Company
Woman’s National Daily
Frank Frazier
Swenson and Robinson
Lewis
Russell
al D. Rader
United States Department of Juastice
Young Hazel West Hurt By Barbed Wire While Driving
Hazel West daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. West suffered severe jagged wounds to her cheek and minor head injuries after her cutter tipped near town. She was thrown from the sleigh when the horse panicked and struck barb wire fencing. She reached a doctor and received care. injuries described as severe but not dangerous and she is reported improving. Other notes mention Frank Weires taking a Milwaukee job, visits by Ralph Lipps and Mrs. Will Justice, local Society activities, political candidate visits, and farm institute attendance.
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Allison
Hazel West
W. E. West
A. R. Baxter
Northwood
Congregational Ladies’ Aid Society
Joseph Hopley
Parkersburg
John Artie
Shafter
Duster
Aries
Wis
Local notices and political moves in Butler county Iowa
A mix of social notes visits and family news from Dumont Dubuque and Hebron. Elections in Allison Butler County show directors treasurer and a county central committee chair chosen. town caucus nominates mayor and council with March 25 election date. Cites church meetings and a band concert with a March 14 basket social. Also notes medical testimonial for Foley Kidney Pills.
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A. E. Hartson
Dumont
Mabel Herr
Dubuque
J. W.thompson
Charles Dilley
Freewort
Ill
Henry Hiller
Freeport
I. H. Hart
J. H. Fell
Hebron
Neb
Epworth League
Methodist Parsonage
Opera House
Willis Boylan
Bristow
Paul DeBower
AL Alison
B. J. Davis
H. F. Wild
I. H. Arnold
Congregational Church
William Hardcastle
Iowa Falls
L. J. Rogers
Allison
Butler County
Rogers
Republican County Central Committee
W. J. Atkinson
Clarksville
Lee Crosier
Ben Elliott
V. Deickman
Crosier
Eva Weires
Hampton
Butter County
Waterloo
Cellar Rapids
Chicago
Councilimen
J. Ray
Frank Folkers
N. FE
Skin On Fire Patent Remedy Ad From Wangler Bros
A fragmented ad claims a skin remedy named D11 Prescription for Eevenia by Wangler Bros. It promises a battle to prove effectiveness, notes prior remedies sold, and argues the regular size bottle costs nothing to try.
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Wangler Bros
Sunday Evangelist Speaks to Prisoners at Mounds
Evangelist Sunday preached to inmates at Mounds Prison Remand House drawing tears by recounting sins and mothers' sorrows. Prisoners rose to pledge better lives after a prayer as Anna Maclaren, Tamer Rodeheaver, and Mr and Mrs Ackley accompanied the speaker. Warden Brown led the visitors to a standing ovation.
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Wheeling
Tidhi
Penitentia
Mounds
Lvangee- Hst
Gilly Sanday
Janehter
Sunday
Anna Maclaren
Tamer Rodeheaver
Rot Ackley
Warden _ Brown
Finchford Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
March reports show Mr and Mrs Ifred King and son John visiting friends in Finchford over Sunday. Fred Webster dropped by Ancie Cassady home last Wednesday. Mrs BE Causby returned from Davenport after six weeks away. Willis Peterson spent Sunday with Cedar Falls friends. A. A. Grandon and the Lowells shared Sunday at Ancil Cassady. The child of Mr and Mrs Waiter is mentioned.
Sage Tea Renews Hair Color with Sage and Sulphur Remedy
The ad touts Wreth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready made sage tea based formula. It claims to restore youthful color and gloss, reduce dandruff and itching, and stop hair loss. Sold by druggists for fifty cents with a money back guarantee. H. W. Taggart 537 Commercial Street.
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Wreth
H. W. Taggart
Com
L St
Gold Dust promises quicker dishwashing and sterilizing
The advertisement claims Gold Dust cuts dishwashing time by one hour daily and cleans but also sterilizes. It says the powder penetrates cracks and corners, removes grease and dirt, reaches hidden germs, and leaves dishes white and sanitary.
Burial ininedford cemetery and hometown notes
Howard of Waterloo was buried in the inedford cemetery Tuesday. Mrs. Baker visits her daughter Mrs. John Howe. John W. Sickersmith of Greenshoro Pa has three children who frequently take cold. He says none helped as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy which is for sale by all dealers.
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Howard
Waterloo
Inedford
Baker
John Howe
John W. Sickersmith
Greenshoro
Gan ¢ Chamberlain
Merito Snow White Liniment Advertisement
This ad promotes Merito Snow White Liniment as a universal remedy and healer. It claims superior quality and universal satisfaction, with Henderson Sirug Co. and Red Cross Drug store listed as exclusive agents.
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Henderson Sirug Co
Red Cross Drug Store
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R. C. Ferguson
TOK
Independence Age
Brestrain
Geroyce
Bidg
J. W. Bouldin
M. D
Stroebel Music House
East Fifth Street
E. C. de Voe
Aeweurr
Fvery
Sues
teCiw
the Town Criers
Tuwi Oriern’ Club
Waterloo Way
Vrluty
Ben Tt. Lichtey
Town Criers
Logan
C. A. Glessner
Ontario St
Rochester
8. Y
Foley Kidney Mills
H.W. Taggart
Kris
Ian
Finchford
C. J. Miller
the Commercial National Bank
Sycamore & Fourth Streets
Scotch Woolen Mill Tailors
Towa
Titon Label
Morton
All
First Clase Aposera
Lytle Flour & Feed CO. Telephone
West Park Ave
Blackstone — State House
Black Hawk Coffee & Spice Co
Grocers
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