Waverly Bride Marries Lytton Man in Waterloo
Waverly March 23 special report notes the marriage of Amanda Sundermeier of Waverly to Fred Hillman of Lytton Indiana. The ceremony noon Thursday at the German Lutheran parsonage in Waterloo was conducted by Rev. Miller. Hillman a buttermaker will reside in Lytton. Sundermeier formerly chief operator for Corn Belt Tel Co and later a clerk in Waterloo.
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Waverly
Waverly Friends
Amanda Sundermeier
Fred Hillman
Lytton
Miller
Waterloo
Dumont
Katherine Farwell
Coretta Ceol
Fairbank
Vernon Rule
Mason Ily
Iowa towns gain status as incorporated units in 1912
Des Moines reports Iowa added 3 incorporated towns in 1912, converting former villages into fully empowered municipalities. Names include Avenarius Dubuque county, Bertram Linn county, Boxholm Boone county, plus Leighton Mahaska and others, with populations ranging from 20 to 400. Each gains mayor and town council powers, street paving, policing, and other village-to-town privileges.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sears
Avenarius
Dubuque
Bertram
Linn County
Berlin
Tama County
Boxholm
Boone County
Floris
Davis County
Gruever
Emmet
Cotter
Louisa County
Juice
Worth County
Leighton
Mahaska
Linn Grove
Vuena Vista
Long Grove
Scott County
Luxemburg
Dubuque County
Lattners
Lockridge
Jefferson County
Melcher
Marion
North Liberty
Johson
Orchard
Mitchell
Richardsville
Sherrill
Spragueville
Jackson County
Wallingford
Vining
Tama
Municipal towns to file first reports as 869 exist
Towns incorporated in 1912 but filing delayed to 1913 become effective last year. The 23 towns will report for year ending March 31, 1914 in the annual municipal report, full towns for first time. Michigan Agricultural College Bay wins National indoor rifle title amid intercollegiate records, with Massachusetts Aggies and others placing high across classes.
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Astute
Washington, D. C
Michigan Agricultural College Bay
Massachusetts Aggies
Lowstaty University
Washington State College
Ornell University
United States Naval Academy
University of Timois
BROMO QUININE LAXATIVE ADVERTISEMENT SIGNATURE
An advertisement urges recognition of the full product name LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE and notes looking for the signature EL W Grove on the box. It emphasizes branding and identification details.
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EL W. Grove
Woman Refuses to Marry Elk in Queens County Notice
Long Island City March 23. David Noonan Hayes 44 of Pittsfield Mass and Miss Clara Andrea Peterson 28 a trained nurse of Far Rockaway appeared for a marriage license Nov. last in Queens County Court House. Hayes letter to Clerk Frenz reveals Peterson refused after learning he was an Elk. Hayes runs an automobile business in Pittsfield.
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Long Island City
David Noonan Hayes
Pittsfield
Mass
Clara Andrea Peterson
Central Avenue
Far’ Rockaway
George Frenz
Queens County Court House
Frenaz
Frenz
Liberty Street
Troy
Mayes
Mr. Hayes
Elks’ Home
Wittsfield
Mrenz
Hayes
West Street
Grain imports rise in Austria Hungary era
Austria-Hungary, once self-sufficient in grain, has in recent years imported considerable quantities. This shift reflects changes in domestic production and demand, influencing trade patterns and economic policy.
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Austria-Hungary
Local Citizens Nominates City Ticket in Jesup Election
Jesup Iowa March 23 The caucus ticket nominated by local citizens will be the only slate in the election March 30. The lineup includes Mayor H F Stoddard Treasurer C L Bright Assessor A I Ladd and councilmen C A Hart J R Laird C B Ganjere F C Walker I I Ham. Main contest unfolds between gas and electric light firms over the permanent city lighting contract as the March 29 vote approaches.
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Jesup
Specia
Ficket Fe
H. F. Stoddard
Trensurer
C. L. Bright
A. i. Ladd
C. A. Hart
J.rr. Laird
C. B. Ganjere
F. C. Walker
Q. A. Emerson
M. C. Young
Geas
Reverend Declares Dead Dog Jim Reaches Heaven
South Norwalk man Rev William H Thomas claims in a public ode that his dog Jim will be waiting on the other shore when he crosses the sea. Jim died at 13 and was a town figure known for following his master. Thomas, Civil War chaplain and Gettysburg lecturer, lives near Long Island Sound and says his belief is serious and assured.
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South Norwalk
Conn
William H. Thomas
Jim
Mr. Thomas
Gettysburg
Long Island Sound
Heavian Accused Abductor Luka Girl Under Arrest
Des Moines Iowa March 23 Mit ton Heavlin of Centervilla alleged abductor of Margaret Luka a 15 year old girl whose disappearance from the state fair on August 22 caused the case to unfold with police charges and a detention in custody awaiting further action.
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Heavian
Luka
Des Moines
Mitton Heavlin
Centervilla
Margaret Luka
Nation wide search leads to arrest in Richmond Missouri
Heavlin, a coal miner, is under arrest in Richmond Missouri after a nationwide effort led by Sheriff Les Dowis of Centerville and Sheriff John Griffin of Des Moines. Dowis intercepted a letter to locate Heavlin, who had been absent from his home at 616 Southeast Sixth Street for over a month, and the Luka girl was found.
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Richmond
John Griffin
Les Dowis
Centerville
Des Moines
Heaviin
Luka
Bixth Street
Dewis
Heavlin
Lost Leta Rand Found in Salvation Army Home
Cleveland Ohio March 23 Leta Rand 15 who vanished from her father Charles Rand s home in Herkimer North Carolina October 1 was located at the Martha Washington Salvation Army home Saturday night She said she left Herkimer after being avoided by teachers She had been in Cleveland since late November working as a domestic and sought aid from the army home Her father telegraphed plans to retrieve her guidance and safety restored by country wide search effort.
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Cleveland
Leta Rand
Charles Rand
Herkimer
N. C
Martha Washington Salvation Army
Army
Barney Retained as State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Governor George W. Clarke reappointed W. B. Barney of New Hampshire as Iowa state dairy and food commissioner Saturday. Barney has served four years, with his term expiring March 1, and no other applicants were considered. The record notes Iowa's rapid progress in sanitation and pure food under his leadership.
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George W. Clarke
W. B. Barney
New Hampton
Barney
Iowa
Cattle Inspectors Rise as Food Laws Expand
The article notes few food laws once existed with limited enforcement but now lists seventeen inspectors, with plans to add more soon. It mentions Barney, a well known city figure who has appeared as a state official and in cattle business interests.
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Barney
Mitchell News Roundup From Charles City Trip To School Board
Mitchell Iowa notes report F D Cady Vern Moore and Al Butter s trip by car to Charles City. New auto purchases J F Jones and others. Esther Cheney to teach at Rock No 4 Tubbs school beginning April 6. Vacations and visits across Iowa including Indra family from Lena Illinois. School board organization elected Geo Beckner president and teachers re elected. A harness shop opened by C Talmidge and George Stires. Local social events and basketball trip to Nashua with a loss.
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Iowa Falls
C. A. Indra
Emma Serhenko
Lena
Bamford
India
Mra. C. G. Wagner
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
Geo. Beckner
Mra
J. L. Taber
Frances Cordes
Fox
Squires
C. Talmidge
George Stires
Andy Thompson
McCallsburg
L. O. Thompson
Nashua
J. R Lonie
W. G. Smith
P. E.O
Osage
B. A. Bacon
Waterloo
J. T. Ross
Conrad Biederman
Eme Cown
Visit Highlights Road Trip and Social Call
Mina Skyburg notes a short seven a.m. visit by a rider who drove his horse back. Mrs. W. D. Robertson traveled from Nora Springs on Friday to spend time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Coon, at their home.
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Skyburg
Mina
W. D. Robertson
Nora Springs
L. L. Coon
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Waverly Daily Dispatch
Ames Hilda Hayes
Waterloo Evening Courier
Jefferson St
GEO_F. HUNT
Bremer Ava
Freda Hageman
Mercy Hospital
M. M. Kingsley
W. RB. Reilly
Walter Walker
F. J. Biges
Chicago
Rachel Ruddick
Mason City
Joe Mueller
Charles City
Carl Grawe
Mama Hageman
Albert Lea
L. F. McAlpine
P. J. Barry
Belmond
John Suger
D. A. Betterman
Owa
Aggies
Elk
Wer
Viance
Canine Ken
Eternity’s Shore
Gilbert Parker
Munsey
Frank A. Munsey
New York
Salvation Army
Watesloo
Macez
Cus ‘Tomers
Sheraton
Chippendale
Artcraft
Macey Library
Wrigley’s
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