Municipal theatre bill aims to spark Iowa drama arts
Des Moines records propose a statewide municipal theatre act enabling cities to buy land or rent for theatres, create a five member board of trustees with staggered terms, set admission prices, and issue bonds funded by a mill tax. The bill seeks European city theatre models to boost local dramatic activity and arts development.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Chas. Miller
Waryerly
Miller
Germany
Friends back B F Swisher for judge seat in Des Moines
The friends of Benjamin F. Swisher of Black Hawk County back him for the upcoming judge vacancy created by a resignation in Independence. Swisher, a long time county attorney candidate, has not stated his position and left for Des Moines yesterday to avoid comment from reporters.
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BL Ianster
Independence
Friends
Benjamin F. Swisher
Black Hawk County
Swisher
Des Moines
Shot Rats While Awaiting Rescue in Flooded City
Dayton March 24 flood scene shows marooned residents coping with rising waters. One boat party neared a second floor window as a man threatened to shout unless his wife and newborn baby were rescued. Fire and police squads conserved calm while noting casualties and widespread inundation across North Dayton and East Dayton.
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Dayton
Ark
Lark
East
Davton
Ann
Jeffersey Street
Miyton
Many A Suffering Woman Needs Foley Kidney Pills
A damaged ad describes a woman burdened by backache headache nervousness and sleeplessness attributed to kidney and bladder trouble. It claims Foley Kidney Pills bring quick relief from pain and misery and a rapid return to health though the wording is erratic and promotional.
Local Typists Sweep COPD Contests At Northeastern Iowa Meet
Waterloo typists dominated high school events at the Northeastern Iowa Teachers convention in Independence. Craig Arbuckle won advanced class top honors, with Ella Chamberlain and Pearl Peterson delivering notable performances. Mary Baum led intermediates, while Waterloo teams placed high in both divisions.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Independence
Craig Arbuckle
Mary Baum
Dubugue
Ella Chamberlain
Serend
Mary Flaum
Pearl Peterson
Peterson
Waterson Ting
Trophdes
Fler
Pro
OL Davis
East High School
Ups
Pos Inns
Commercial Department
Commis Superintendent Abargaret Maers Returns From Independence
Commis Superintendent Abargaret Maers arrived today after a trip to Independence. The visit involved discussions with Northeastern law teachers and officials regarding new duties and regional education matters.
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Abargaret Maers
Pssoeiden
CAUT. BOGARDUS DEAD. Lincoln trap shooting pioneer passes
Captain A J Bogardus, oldest prominent trap shouter in the country, died at his Lincoln home on the night of March 28 from Brights disease at age 70 years 6 months. He won America’s championship on five birds, defended his title in England for three years, invented the Bogardus glass ball trap, helped popularize inanimate targets, and operated shooting galleries in Illinois until his death.
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A. J. Bogardus
Lincoln
Bright
Captain Bogardus
America
England
Bogardus
Togardus
Chicago
Illngis
Stop Glass on City Streets Violators to Face Penalty
City residents report numerous broken glass incidents over the past two weeks. Police vow action under the street ordinance to curb the dangerous debris, citing risks to tires and horses.
Waterloo poised for record building season in 1913
Architects and contractors in Waterloo predict the largest building season in city history with plans rushes for residences and business blocks. Eight story James Black Dry Goods fixtures cost 60 000 to 75 000 with mahogany first floor and white oak second. Builders expect May to August to bring heavy activity and potential labor shortages.
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Waterloo
James Black Dry Goods Co
Iowa Patents Granted Week Ending March 25 1913
The following patents were issued to Iowans for the week ending March 25 1913 from Wilfred C. Lane Patent Attorney Des Moines Iowa. List includes Harrow attachment for planters John R Bunten Mount Auburn Iowa patent No 1057033. Horse collar pad Edwin C Enloe Hartford Iowa No 1056783. Hay baler Mary A Gibbons Walnut Iowa No 1957340. Engine starter John D Kneeler Sioux City Iowa No 1056799. Steel cutter Chas J Smith Altoona Iowa No 1057179. Mail carrier box Wm T Roche Early Indiana No 1056741. Tracker mechanism for piano players Eugene T Turney assigner to American Pneumatic Action Davenport Iowa No 1057310. Mechanical movement for was Abee machines Samuel T White Davenport Iowa No 1057301. Fly screen Eliza-
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Wilfred C. Lane
Crocker
Des Moines
Iowa
John R. Bunten
Mount Auburn
Edwin C. Enloe
Hartford
Mary A. Gibbons
Walnut
John D. Kneeler
Sioux City
Chas
J. Smith
Altoona
Wmn. T. Roche
Early
Eugene T. Turney
American Pneumatic Action Company
Davenport
Commercial Club Favors Alfalfa Campaign in LaPorte
At a LaPorte meeting the Commercial Club endorsed the alfalfa campaign for Black Hawk county J H Anderson was elected to represent the city and arrange campaign efforts He was also named delegate to the Crop Improvement Association Prof A A Burser spoke and delivered an address An executive committee meeting is set in the club rooms to select Cedar Falls township improvement association officers.
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LaPorte
Ecity
Black Hawk County
J. H. Anderson
Anderson
Larvotte
Crop Improvement Association
A. A. Burser
Improvement Association
Cedar Falls Township
Transfer of Woods hotel at Iowa Falls seals $31,000 deal
Town Falls Iowa March 29 A syndicate led by C M W Comry A C Otterback A C Bietch Dr O H Pagelson William Wwelchen and B Turner bought the Woods hotel from Chas G Hibner for 31000. New owners plan immediate management by B Turner and engage an architect to plan $15000 to $20000 in improvements while Hibner considers westward relocation. Also reported is the sudden death of Capt B Welk at his son Frank’s home in Council Bluffs due to heart trouble. He was about 76 and frail health for some time.
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Town Falls
C. B. Turner
Hibner
Capt. B. Welk
Frank
Council Bluffs
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