Body of Ed Francisco Found in Cedar River
A decomposed male body identified as Ed Francisco, a laborer, was found floating midstream near Sedgwick Island by 15 year old Jake Ryan. Francisco, last seen December 14, had a police record dating to 1908 and resided in Waterloo. his relatives in Maynard were notified. The corpse, recovered with a $9.20 note and personal items, was taken to an undertaker and likely buried as a pauper due to lack of funds. Police speculate he fell into the river while intoxicated.
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Jake Ryan
Adams Street
Ed Francisco
Sedgwick's Island
Blo. Landis
Division Street
A. Delta
Sedgewick Island
HM. T. Wagner
Waterloo
FE. Tunson
Manhard Street
Oin
Lower Tack Hawk Street
Howard Garrison
Maynard
Tayette
Inter
Mebwein
B. H. Pratt
Francisco
Delavin
Wis
O'Keefe & Toewne
Ser
How Cold Causes Kidney Disease and Remedies
How Cold Causes Kidney Disease explains winter stress on kidneys and urinary organs. Foler’s Kidney Fills are advertised as tonics restoring normal bladder function and relieving strain by strengthening kidneys. The ad claims quick results and urges trial by H. W. Taggart.
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H. W. Taggart
West High Five Challenges Grundy Center For Van Patton Trophy
West High seeks to reclaim the Van Patton trophy by a two game series or a neutral floor matchup against Grundy Center High. The team plans to also face the Iowa City tournament winner on the university floor next Friday and Saturday amid a post state tournament ban controversy.
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State Board of Athletic
Contray
Grundy Center
West High
Mallory
Weet High
Wittenduneton
Grands Center
Witerloa
City Officer Candidates Preview James I. Kenyon
An interview with James I. Kenyon, candidate for city solicitor, outlines his qualifications as decisive factors for voters considering city offices. The article emphasizes that a candidate’s credentials should guide the March 25th election.
James P Kenyon Seeks City Solicitor Post in Local Race
A legal candidate James P Kenyon outlines his credentials from Drake and Yale in corporation law and city government. He cites three years in Waterloo practicing law, chairing for two major firms, and his platform favoring stronger laws and city administration while denying pledges. Crystal Patent Flour advertised at $1.45 per sack.
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Drake University
Ife
Thesar
Yale University
Henry Wade Rogers
America
Edwin Baker Gager
Yale
Waterloo
Iowa
Ixenyon
James P Kenyon
Farm advice for clover shortage suggests oats and rape hay
A. Farm Problem from the Courier advises farmers facing clover failure to sow oats, Canada peas, and rape this fall. Cut hay about ten days before oats ripe, drill peas early, and crosswise drills for oats and rape. feed hogs on pasture only after four inches high to avoid reducing hay yield.
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Courier
Canada
Council Passes Dance Ordinance Barring Youths Under 16
Marshalltown Iowa March 19 The city council approved a dance ordinance placing public halls under police oversight and barring boys and girls under 16 unless with a parent or guardian The measure allows fraternal halls to be exempt and sets licenses at 5 dollars for halls and 1 dollar per public dance with 1 dollar for issuing the license Violations carry fines from 5 to 100 dollars and possible jail time Midnight dances require mayoral written consent.
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Marshalltown
Farmer Territory Offer Lets Subscribers Get Three Papers
The Waterloo Evening Courier offers a three-paper deal for 3.10 dollars annually via mail. Include The Waterloo Evening Courier The Jawa Homestead from Des Moines and the monthly Corn from Waterloo. Old subscribers may join. payment is in advance.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Evening Courier
Iron Dollars Debate Echoes West East Currency Rift
A Missouri resident in New York jeers at the iron dollar concept, praising the Midwest while admitting the West bears the goat’s share in the currency deal. He notes not handling the coin in two months and plans to stockpaper to carry home upon return.
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Middle West
United States
Missouri
New York
East
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Lad
Cedar River
van Patton
James I. Kenyon
Kenyon
James JT. Kenyyorx
Marshall
Senta
Ladies’ Home Journal
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Curtis Publishing CO
Philadelphia
Edward W. Bok
Tissot
Bond
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