Tribute for Col Horton Draws Iowa Officials Honor
Executive heads of Iowa institutions paid tribute to Col C Horton former commandant of the Iowa Soldiers Home at Marshalltown His farewell memories note his patriotism as a legislator and administrator and praise his open friendly leadership The conference passed resolutions and sent Horton warm wishes for recovery from illness Also discussed were whether state institutions should be open daily to visitors and how to balance open access with inspections and special visitation days
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. Horton
Iowa Soldiers
Marshalltown
State Board of Control
State House
Col. Horton
Henry W. Robert
School For the
Council Bluff
Geo. Mogridge
Glenwood
Geo. Donahus
Cherokee State Hospital
Col
Horton
Homg Hia
Conference of State
Town School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Supt
American Navy
Taxpayers Protest Against Hard Roads
Nes Motes March 16 reports a town meeting with about a hundred taxpayers opposing hard roads and the county engineer. Speakers denounced paved highways and about to raise taxes, urging county and township bodies to resist road bond plans and defend local pocketbooks.
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Randay
Bankera
Tig Savery Ote
Torancaf Nicaver
Iwan
Nga
NewYork
East Dubuque Contends Over Wet Dry Vote For Township Election
East Dubuque leaders from both sides vow continued effort after the city vote. They plan to push their respective blocs to sway the April 4 township ballot, aiming to lift turnout beyond the city election results. Prominent local figures predict victory for their side based on early city results and anticipated township support.
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Dubuque
Ast Dubuque
Hopass
Bhut
East Dubuque
Worshy
Marshalltown Factory Growth After Five Years 1909 1914
Marshalltown shows steady factory growth from 1909 to 1914 with more plants and higher capital. The number of manufactories rose from 49 to 61, a 24 percent gain, while invested capital grew from 3.5 million to 3.53 million and then to 4.01 million with a 40 percent rise. Factory output climbed from 2.48 million to 5.15 million dollars, up 7 percent.
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Marshalltown
Federal Census Bureau
Imanufa
Train worker charged in St Louis elopement scandal
Harold Williams, 24, of Ames, is jailed on Mann Act charges for eloping with 18 year old Miss Georgia Fern Kebts, a Centralia, Illinois student from Teresa Academy. The pair met on a train, courtship lasted four days, Williams claims he fell in love and says he has a wife in Ames. Parents plan to take the girl home as she declares love.
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St. Louis
Harold Williams
Anes
Anjder
Georgia Fern Keb
Centralia
Til
Teresa Academiy
East St. Louis
Williams
Hulcher
Willams
Scarlet fever closes Lawler school in New Hampton area
New Hampton March 16 An epidemic of scarlet fever is raging in Lawler The public schools closed to prevent further spread Those afflicted are severely ill and several deaths have occurred including two adults
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New Hampton
Lawler
Advertising Pays in Church Work in Cedar Rapids
A report by Abbott Book on the First Christian church shows a growth from 400 to 640 members and 3200 Sunday school enrollees, credited to a publicity campaign. The program used follow ups for absences, visitor welcomes, birthday cards, a card index for births and poverty relief, and a church paper funded by church members. Advertisers found the paper a valuable community medium.
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Abbott
Cook
Book
Xcheo
Cedar Rapids
Ferguson will probate grants hefty Iowa lands and cash
Marshall County records show Carver Ferguson died recently leaving an estate valued at 200000 to 275000 dollars. One thousand forty acres of farmland and 32100 dollars in cash distributed among widow Lucy Ferguson and five children. Beneficiaries receive farms of 120 to 160 acres and 6000 dollars each. Smaller bequests include 1000 dollars to Christian Home of Council Bluffs and American Friends missions in Java.
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Marshalltown
Carver Ferguson
Lucy Sr. Ferguson
Ferguson
Christian Home
Council ’ Bluffs
American Ifrienda Missions
Jajinatca
Clothes Taxe Saves Council Bluffs Woman
Mrs. Guy Durr was hanging clothes in her yard when the ground sank, trapping her up to her head before neighbors freed her. A forgotten wall, about seventy feet deep, was revealed beneath the surface where she stood, the near-miss described as a remarkable rescue in Council Bluffs on March 15.
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Council Bluffs
Guy Durr
Mrs. Durr
Deen
Towa Cavalry Squad Offers Its Services
Towa City March 15 The only cavalry squad in the state organized among the former bars of Johnson county has offered its services to the government. Gen. Guy E. Logan says it will be ready for service within twenty four hours at any time. Col. R. P. Howell of Towa City is commander in charge. The squad is nearly 900 strong and is made up of four troops of horse well equipped except for ammunition and commissariat.
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Towa City
Laws
Johnson County
Aet
Guy E. Logan
R. P. Howell
Tawa City
Sampie Back Free by Mail Offer for 2-Piece Skin Book
Advertisement announces free by mail offer for a two-page skin book on request. Requests directed to a postcard address reading Caticara, Dept. T. Bose ton, and claims the item is sold globally.
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Caticara
Dept
T. Boseton
Guard Rescues Two Girls At U S Pool
Jona Qry March 14 A lifeguard at the university pool saved two students from drowning Miss Dobbs of Beatrice Nebraska a senior in the college of liberal arts and Vivian Morey a freshman from Des Moines Iowa both got into trouble beyond their depth The guard acted swiftly and pulled both to safety without further injury
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Jona Qry
Beird
Gymmapium
Lowiie Dobbs
Beatrles
Neb
Honare
College of Fiberal Arts
Vivian Morey
Dex Moines
Miss Dothe
Miss Morey
Lawyer Sues Over Libel Damages in Clinton Case
Clinton March 16. An outgrowth of a recent public letter, George Claussen accuses County Attorney Hud Klausen of unfounded methods used against W. St. Childs in the city primaries. Claussen seeks $20,000 in district court for libel linked to Childs February nomination campaign.
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Clinton
George Glausasen
W. St. Childs
Claussen
Hud
District Court
Childs
Repubcan
W. E. Slayes
Lyons Mirror
Clavegen
Two Murderers Seek Parole in Des Moines Hearings
Des Moines March 16. Attorney R B McCoulogus represented Louis Chirikes of Mason City before the state board of parole asking for a pardon after his murder conviction. W Hoffman spoke for George Overholtzer of Leon, seeking parole from a twenty five year second degree murder sentence.
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Des Moines
R. B. McCoulogus
State Board of Parole
Louis Chirikes
Mason City
Chirikes
W. Hoffman
Leon
George Overholtzer
Mount Pleasant Cow Sets New Dairy Record
Des Moines reports Mount Pleasant Girl, a Holstein at the state hospital herd, produced 363.2 pounds of milk and 23,115 pounds of butter in seven days. The record surpasses the previous junior two-year-old class mark.
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Des Moines
Mount Pleasant
State Hospital
Butler
Soldier from Webster City crosses border with regulars
Webster City report states Charles McCarthy, formerly of Webster City, serves in a company of regular troops stationed at El Paso. It is believed his unit was among the first to cross the border, following a prior letter noting a grave situation and readiness to receive orders to advance.
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Webster City
Charles McCarthy
Paso
McCarthy
Des Moines Merchants Urged to Drop State Suffix
Des Moines business leaders asked by the Greater Des Moines committee to omit the town designation on stationery and advocate using Des Moines alone. The plan aims to present a more metropolitan image by dropping the state suffix.
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Des Moines
Greater
Wells Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
An advertisement touts Wells Catarrh Cure as a blood purifying tonic that acts on mucous surfaces to treat catarrh. It claims to be non quack medicine prescribed by a physician, with testimonials offered and free samples available. The copy urges use for constipation relief and lists F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as suppliers.
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Tmell
Sis
Bonn
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Wall
Prominent South Dakota Wedding Unites Clarisse Omser and William Michels
In St Martin's church Rev Mather Hoffman officiated the marriage of Clarisse Marie Omser and William LeRoy Michels on February 16. Bride attended by cousin Philemon Wagener. best man Peter Michels. Dinner for relatives, out-of-town guests include Phillip Michels of Chicago. The couple will reside on a farm near Emery after spending most of their lives in the area.
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South Dakota
Eugrery
St Martin's Church
Mather Hoffman
Clarisse Marie Omnser
Wm. LeRoy Michels
Philemon Wagener
Peter Michels
Dandruff Cure Claim In Advertised Remedy
An advertisement touts a nightly scalp treatment using four ounces of plain liquid argon to dissolve dandruff completely. It promises instant relief from itching and a fluffy glossy feel after a few applications and claims squidarvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
Oelwein Independent Sold and Renamed Towns Paper
In Oelwein on March 16 the Oelwein Independent published by Scott Laird who vanished six weeks ago has been sold to Stanley J. Meade and Harvey O. Moyer. The paper will be renamed the Oelwein Towns and published semi weekly. No trace has been found of Scott Laird since his disappearance.
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Oelwein
Scott Laird
Stanley J. Meade
Harvey O. Moyer
Chicago man deposits large sum in local bank
A Chicago man deposits a large sum of money in a local bank while his publishers team remains untouched. The incident involves a financial transfer during his attendance at an event, with no other properties affected.
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Ng i
Chicago
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