La Porte caucus picks city officers in civic contest
Republican caucus names for mayor and council seats with W. W. Smith and a six-member slate, while Citizens' caucus nominates young candidates led by C. C. McCox. Local injuries, social gatherings, and community notices fill the page along with a fire engine sale and club events.
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la Porte City
W. W. Smith
J. W. Lehman
H. B. Lizer
J. Tedford
C. A. Brust
Ashley
E. R. Ashley
Jesse QO. Rober
A. Brust
BE. BE
Crawline
Martin
Ann of Green Gables
Virginia Walker
Bernice Manning
Waterloo
Paul Thompson
Plymouth
Opera House
Salmon
Birds Driven South Amid Cold and Local Prosecutions
March reports note cold weather pushes yaraira chickens south with large covies in Belle Maine area. Some game birds are being shot despite prohibition, drawing complaints and possible prosecutions. Belle Plaine post office to become a postal savings bank April 1. postmaster Milner did little to prepare, foreign money orders generate local deposits as government funds are routed through the bank.
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Belle Maine
Milner
Belle Plaine
Countess of Warwick Arrives for American Lecture Tour
The Countess of Warwick has landed in the United States to deliver thirty lectures across cities. Asked why she is a socialist she replies that current life conditions are hopeless for the many and she sighs while speaking of working girls homes schools for tatting and similar institutions.
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Countess of Warwick
England
United States
Lady Warwick
Silence broken by La Follette shoots for Roosevelt clash
Minneapolis March 15 Robert M La Follette breaks campaign silence while touring North Dakota vows no surrender to Roosevelt forces and ramps up fight with Taft for delegates. He confirms April Minnesota speeches and broader West Coast travel, while noting spies in his camp and improved health.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Robert M. la Follette
Twin Cities
North Dakota
Little Bob
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Chicago
California
Roosevelt
la Follette
Taft
Divorce Granted in Desertion Case in Manchester
In Manchester Iowa Judge Franklin Platt granted a divorce to Mrs Elizabeth Laughlin from W A Laughlin. The couple faced sensational circumstances after Laughlin allegedly swindled $400 from Mrs Thurmer and fled. Mrs Laughlin, once held on conspiracy charges, had redeveloped hope of repayment before desertion led to the divorce.
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Manchester
Franklin ©. Platt
Elizabeth Laughlin
W. A. Laughlin
Laughlin
Brown to Meet Rosaver in 156-Pound Bout
Carl Brown and J W Rosauer seek a 156 pound match in La Porte City under standard terms 75 to 25 percent of gate receipts with a possible side purse. Brown weighs 155 pounds and rejects facing an opponent at 162 pounds, insisting on weight parity for a high stakes bout.
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George Hitchcock
Carl Brown
J. W. Rosaver
Courier
la Porte City
Brown
Rosauer
Rooming for 1 000 teachers needed at Northeastern Iowa teachers meeting
The Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association plans a Waterloo convention March 28 to 29. About 1,500 teachers and visitors are expected, with as many as 1,000 needing private rooms. An appeal urges homeowners to notify the entertainment committee at telephones 2672 or 768 black and confirm if rooms are available.
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Northeastern
Iowa Teachers’ Association
Waterloo
East Side
Root Juice Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion
Sufferers of indigestion and related stomach troubles are urged to try the Root Juice compound. Testimonials from H. P. Seay of Atlanta and R. Dickerson of Wayne say the product restored appetite, strength, and sleep after years of distress. It is marketed by Henderson Drug Co. and claimed to aid cases of lameness, kidney trouble, and rheumatism.
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Mr. H. P. Seay
E. Pavilion St
Atlanta
R. Dickerson
W. Main St
Wayne
Ind
Henderson Drug Co
Waterloo To Welcome Teachers Convention Guests
Waterloo citizens urged to enroll in the local association to help cover the heavy costs of hosting a large teachers convention. Members pay 50 cents nominal, nonmembers pay 25 cents per meeting, with rooms and meals arranged for attendees.
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Waterloo
California Oranges Sell At Lower Price Per Dozen
Economy noted in purchasing smaller California oranges for eating. They are as desirable as larger sizes and cost much less by the dozen, offering real savings for housekeepers. Whiz at C. H. Eighmey's.
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California
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Cedar Rapids
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Flora Haehlen
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H. H. Henley
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Rummele
Henley Co
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