Soldiers face citizenship exam struggles and delays
In Waterloo district court, five applicants sought citizenship with several failing for weak knowledge of U S history and government. Judges granted continuances to study constitution and government. others admitted included May Wood Panegakis Jacobsen Thommesen Jensen and James Christian Jensen.
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United States
B. Stiles
Stiles
Manchester
David Harwood
Wales
United States Army
Doc Bindy
Peter Georga Panegakis
Greece
Denmark
Congress
State Assembly
Waterloo
West
Love
Vittum Will Leaves One Third to Widow in Probate
G G Vittum, who died by suicide amid divorce proceedings, left one third of all property to his wife Goldie with the rest to his sisters and brothers. Rein Leck named executor. Other probates include Jorgen J Thuesen Cedar Falls and Peter G Thuesen Black Hawk county.
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G. Vittum
Goldie
Alena Northway
Henrietta Bean
A. D
C. A
E. E. Wittum
E. P. Bilber
Rein. Leck
Faamed
Jorgen J. Thnesen
Cedar Falls
Clay
Dora C
Peter G. Thuesen
Evelis
Black Hawk County
Grundy
Ingeborg Thuesen Grau
Jens G
Peter G
Holger G
Mary A. Thomas
Irving
C. HE. Thomas
Loran Kelly
Martin A
Charlies A
Lara
Howard
James
Dean Thomas
J. H
Thomas
Harry
Thomas A Plan for Trust and Estate Distribution
Thomas, child of James A., has patents signed by six thousand dollars. Two thousand is left in trust with Mrs. Logan Kelly for the Washington and Adams pad with interest to Charles Horace Kelly when he reaches 21. The rest of the estate goes to J. H., M. 1, and James A. Thomas in equal shares. James A. is appointed executor.
Sioux City Spends $65.84 Per Child Per Year on Education
Sioux City Iowa reports average yearly cost per child at $65.84 with 13,710 students in public schools. City ranks tenth among 13 large Iowa cities in millage tax levy for education, with a 66.6 mill rate. A Washington survey shows 74 U.S. cities with populations 10,000 to 100,000 spent $58.184 million on education in 1922 totaling varied allocations, Sacramento total $2,969,000 in 1928 for education including $1,770,000 for permanent improvements.
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Sioux City
Houx City
Iowa
Washington
Sacramento
Freezone Corn Remedy Advertised for Quick Relief
An ad claims Freezone instantly relieves aching corns and calluses. A tiny bottle, sold by druggists for a few cents, promises removal of hard and soft corns between the toes without soreness or irritation.
Revolutionary era patent letters found in Keokuk Iowa
In Keokuk March 20 a local resident, Minserta Litehell, a direct Revolutionary War descendant, possesses two old letters patent dated 1790 signed by George Washington and 1796 signed by John Adams, among the oldest known patents. Miss Mitchell holds a shovel blade from Potost, Missouri. Miss Lida Howett owns a document consigning a prisoner to the Bustle signed by Louis XIV of Prague.
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Keokuk
George Washington
John Adams
Minserta Litehell
Mitchell
Potost
Missouri
Lida’ Howett
Louis XIV of
Prague
D. O. K. K. Band Enjoys Five Course Banquet
After rehearsal last night the D. O. K. K. Band adjourned to the Hummel cafe for a five course banquet. Guests from Ackley and Ia Porte City attended as guests. Syd F. Lindsley served as toastmaster while all band members spoke.
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Adjourne
Hummel Cafe
Doktes
Ackley
Ia Porte City
Buesta
Syd F. Lindsley
Band Praises Harry B. Estrin as They Move Forward
A short talk expresses high regard for Harry B. Estrin and his leadership. The article notes the band’s progress under his direction and lists several engagements scheduled for the future.
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Harry B. Estrin
Plaintiff Must File Cost Bond in Breach Suit
Della Konkel plaintiff in a $10,000 breach of promise suit against C. D. Jorsbeck city manager must file a $200 cost bond guaranteeing court costs if a verdict is against her. Judge J. & Dowell sustained the motion after defense attorneys filed it days earlier. If filed, defendant gets five days to plead.
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Hed Oak
Della Konkel
C. D. Jorsbeck
Sora
J. & Dowell
Ito
Doctor Discovers New Rupture Remedy in Akron
Akron Ohio advertisements announce a physician created rupture treatment described as non surgical and pain free with rapid recovery. The ad invites ruptured individuals to write E H Scott at 4310 Scott Building Akron to receive a booklet detailing the method.
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Akron
Ohio
E. H. Scott
Scott
Ohto
Lavex Catarrh Cure Seeks Free Trial In Three Minutes
A French scientist touts Lavex as a drugless method that kills catarrh germs in three minutes. The claim targets chronic catarrh bronchial asthma and offers a free trial to prove effectiveness. Send name and address for a no obligation treatment.
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Trea
R. Smith
Volta Powder Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
Legendary Italian physicist Alessandro Volta is credited with a powder named VOLTA that, when sprinkled into shoes, is claimed to be absorbed through foot pores to ease rheumatic pain. The advertisement promises a full money back guarantee if the first box fails, with distributors RB, WW Schuneman Co., Wangler Bros., Cal J. Milter offering it locally.
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Alessandro Volta
Volta
WW. Schuneman Co
Wangler Bros
Cal J. Milter
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