Jury Rules For Policy Holder In Fraternal Case
A jury in Judge G W Dunham s court returned a sealed verdict upholding Mathew R Barr against the Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur for $1000 on a life insurance policy. The court deducted three unpaid assessments, totaling under $2, from the award. I E Jordan E H McCoy represented the plaintiff with Fraternal order counsel Fesly Cook J C Murtagh for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew R. Barr
Supreme Tribe
Ben Hur
James S. Barr
Waterloo
Barr
G. W. Dunham
I. E. Jordan
E. H. MccCoy J
Fesly & Cook
J. C. Murtagh
Orders to Check All Supplies Signal Homecoming Soon
Sergt. Harry Rowell of the forestry engineers in France reports to his parents that his unit is better situated than four years ago with ample supplies and clothing. An electric plant has been installed for tent lighting. Rowell, acting sergeant in charge of supplies and interpreter, notes recent orders to check all clothing and supplies and hopes for soon sailing orders.
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Harry Rowell
Forestry Egineers
France
G. B. Rowell
Rowell
Sergt. Rowell
Auto Show With the Dairy Cattle Congress
The Dairy Cattle Congress exhibition committee met with Automobile Dealers Association at Hotel Ellis to plan a joint auto show. The event will use the motor vehicle building with 64 booths and ample space for cars, continuing a tradition of success alongside the dairy congress.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
Automobile Dealers’ Association
Hotel Ellis
Seven Foot Sailfish Taken on Light Tackle
A seven foot sailfish was landed on light tackle, while rail traffic notes show Illinois Central and other lines reporting high on time percentages for March. John F. Simpson departs for Burkburnett Texas to pursue oil drilling interests, and an ad invites readers to buy a blank book and Primer of Rules and Advice for income tax 1919.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Wages Of Farm Help Subject At Meeting Of County Agents
County agents from Jaight and nearby counties met with state federal employment officials at Hotel Ellis. Participants included Marl McDonald Ames Theodore Thorsen Waverly L L Dickson Charles City C S Macy Grundy Center C K Coombs Fayette Victor iint Allison George U Albert Das Molng B I Barnes. They discussed rising wage confusion across districts and the need to advise farmers on fair pay and housing, with a focus on free employment service to place workers where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaight
State-Federal Employment Bureau
Hotel Ellis
Marl McDonald
Ames
Theodore Thorsen
Waverly
L. L. Dickson
Charles City
C. S. Macy
Grundy Center
C. K. Coombs
Fayette
Victor Iint
Allison
George U. Albert
Federal Employment Service
Das
Spensley Again Heads State Laundry Owners Group
Waterloo leaders solidify control as J R Spensley returns to head the state organization for laundry owners. G K Spensley of the Model Laundry, Gleaning and Dyeing firm is noted among upcoming officers, signaling continuity in the industry’s local influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Spensley
Waterloo
G. KR. Spensley
Model Laundry
Bo Hon
Smoke Policy in Government Dormitories Sparks Debate
A wartime piece discusses whether women war workers renting government dormitory rooms should be allowed to smoke. H J Spurway, in charge of the dorms, rejects signs banning smoking or other rules, insisting the dorms are a business venture and that a worker’s room is her home as long as she does not disturb others.
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Washington
H. J. Sottway
Springfield
Great Northern
Chicago
Housing Corporation
Spurway
Police Notes From A Quiet Night In Town
A butcher, a taxicab driver and a farmer were booked for intoxication last night. Two false burglar alarms were reported. police found no thieves. Four girls at a slumber party were cleared as innocent after a disturbance call. J. M. Murphy jailed on a state charge for issuing a false check with no funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Murphy
Regains Health After Years of Stomach Trouble
An Indianapolis widow, Mrs Rose mary Clark, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her health after eighteen years of stomach trouble. She reports improved digestion, sleep, energy, and renewed appetite after taking the pills. The ad promises blood and nerve benefits and offers free health books and mail orders from Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Rosemary Clark
Wright Istreet
Indianapolis
Ind
Dr. Williams
Williams
Dr Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Laundry Owners Elect Spensley President At Dew Mohit Meeting
The Des Moines based Laundry Owners Association held its closing session at Dew Mohit yesterday electing Mr Spensley to a second term as president. HW M. Worlaufer Woo cabinet was chosen as vice president while A J C Magnus was named treasurer and other officers were elected. The group toured the Fort Des Moines reconstruction hospital and expressed interest in the wounded servicemen overseas.
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Dew Mohit
Spensley
HW. M. Worlaufer
Oulweth
Woo
Martin
Des Moines
A. J. C Magnus
Maxentine
HL 1
Wilaga
Jeorseant
Acu
Reconstruction Hospital
Fort Des Moines
Vera
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Western Lines
Illinois Central Railroad
Northern Lines
Ohio River
Clinton
Ill
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Memphis
Southern Lines
Illinois Central
Texas
John F. Simpson
Burkburnett, Tex
Fred Bradford
Ellsworth
Akern Lowg Floris
I. C
Scharfenberg
Lafayette St
Nice
Jean
Essex
Essex Motor Ey
Mulberry Street
cSz Hansen
J. i. . Siegel
Stipper
Lakeside
Couner
Grant Avenue
Iowa
Swift
Morris
Cudahy
OUR Grocery
Japan
Roods
Virginia Sweet
Mazda
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