Des Moines bootlegger slain in duel with constable
Maurice Elper fifty five years old of 1331 Ninth street was shot and killed by Constable Robert Davis at the Bloomfield mines during a night duel after Elper arrived with a load of booze in a Cadillac. Davis says Elper reached for a back pocket and fired first. two further shots were exchanged before Elper died at Ely Pepperwitch’s home. Accomplice fled. 420 pints of liquor found at the scene. Esper had lived in Des Moines 25 years and left a wife and two children in Texas.
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Des Moines
Maurice Elper
Ninth Street
Robert Davis
Bloomfield Mines
Davis
Elper
David
Ely Pepperwitch
Pepperwitch
Guy Clift
Esper
Texas
Des ‘Moines
Milk for young pupils spurs alertness in Clarinda schools
In Clarinda Iowa the school board begins serving a morning milk break to primary pupils charging two cents a drink. Teachers report improved attention as milk from the local Clarinda dairy is delivered in large cans and clarified. Some families struggle to buy milk, making the program especially valued as a daily "perfect food" aid.
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Clarinda
Yoon
Pioneer Isaiah Biggs Dies at 52 in Walls Iowa
Isaiah Biggs a real pioneer of Harding and Hamilton counties died at his home in Walls Iowa at age 52 and was buried yesterday. Born in Ohio in 1827 he moved west with his parents, arriving in Warren County then Hamilton County before settling in Hardin County in 1869 where he owned land and farmed. He was twice married. two children Florence Brown and W J Biggs survive with his widow. The notice also mentions late 19th century wedding anniversaries of other local couples including C W Packard and Harlow Simpson with family ties and public roles in Fort Morgan and Jackson Township. An unrelated Purina Chicken Chowder advertisement follows.
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Walls
Isaiah Biggs
Harding
Jamilton
Mr. Biggs
Ohio
Warren County
Hamilton County
Florence Brown
Keokuk County
W.ja. Biggs
San Diego
C. WH. Packard
Genesee County
Lovina Lyon
M Packard
Franklin County
Mass
Walworth County
Wisc
Town Falls
Elis. Township
Packard
Fort Morgan
Cale
Mro
Harlow Simpson
Ilingis
Simpson
Mortuary notices and obituaries from Waterloo area
Funeral notices report the deaths of Angeline Baum aged near 77 at Presbyterian hospital in Waterloo with services expected Wednesday. William Pett born 1841 in Ryard England, died at his brother’s home and burial planned. George Fabrick of 703 Walnut Street died, services planned. Loren Rider of 731 Grant Avenue to be interred. A B Switzer to be brought from Canada for funeral in Waterloo. Miss Charlotte J Beach of Buffalo sister of Clara Taylor to have services Wednesday.
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Angeline Baum
Presbyterian' S Hospital
George
W. F
Samuel
David
Bert
Waterloo
D. Patterson
Canada
Dennis George
Missouri
O'Keefe & Towns
William Pett
George Pett
Seventh Street West
Petergen Bros
Fred J. Clark
First Congregational Church
Elmwood
Mr. Pett
Ryard
England
John Pett
United States
Pett
Congregational Church
Gegar Pas
Mateu
Irs
George Fabrick
Walnut Street
Allen
Fairview
Loren Rider
Grant Avenue
Kistner’s Chapel
Effie McCollum Jones
The
Universalst. Church
West Waterloo
Odd Fellow Lodge
Mr. Rider
Lisbon
Ill
Edna
Dwight
Rider
A.B. Switzer
A. B. Switzer
Willbe
Kistner
Bervade
Charlotte J. Beach
Howard B. Taylor
Buffalo
Miss Beach
Taylor
Clara B. Taylor
Perrott resigns from Y M C A to lead Victory loan drive
Corp. C. F. Perrott announces his resignation as secretary in charge of soldiers sailors and marines work at the Y M C A. He leaves to devote more time to publicity for the Victory loan and will set up headquarters in Waterloo labor employment bureau to aid returned soldiers.
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Corp. C. F
Macy Campbell
Black Hawk County
YMCA lays out continued loan work for soldiers
J. T. Mouser, general secretary of the YMCA, says the loan program for soldiers and sailors will continue as before with progress toward completion.
Dissolution Ordered for Corn Products Refining Co
New York March 31 Federal Judge Learned Hand ordered the dissolution of the Corn Products Refining company. The decree requires sale to competitors before 1921 of all but three manufacturing plants following the Supreme Court's dismissal of the corporations appeal and a government monopoly charge.
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New York
Corn Products Refining Company
Learned Wand
Supreme Court
Girl Reserve Clubs Organized in Local Schools
Organization of a Girl Reserve club for colored girls to be formed at Grant school this afternoon. Miss Minnie Smith of the YWCA spoke, with plans to organize at Lowell Whitier and Central schools the same day and tomorrow. Assisting ladies include Miss Alice Dunham Miss Bessie Hunter Mrs H C Long and Miss Stella Bushner. Additional clubs exist and further plans target older colored girls with church cooperation.
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Grant School
Minnie Smith
Miss Smith
Lowell School
Whittier School
Central School
Alice Dunham
Iowa House Nixes Bill To Bar Alien Teachers
Des Moines March 31 by a 48 to 47 vote the Iowa house defeated the senate bill to bar aliens from teaching in public schools and state institutions. Debate lasted two hours as Representatives Moore and Anderson argued it would exclude foreign instructors other than Germans.
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Des Moines
Iowa House of Representatives
Senate
Iowa
Moore
Guthrie County
Anderson
Winnebago
Byington
Towa City
News in Brief: global and national items summarized
Japanese corporations win concessions in Jowér Californian. Archangel patrols raid Bolsheviki lines. Bolsheviks evacuate Kiev. Rockefeller Foundation allocates 500000 dollars for physics and chemistry research. U.S. navy reports first Victory Liberty Loan subscription in Washington.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Arado Aguiere
Archangel
Bolshevi-Ozera
London
Kiev
New York
Rockefeller Foundation
Washington, D. C
Navy
Births Reported In Local Notices
To Mr and Mrs Edward L Hayes at St Francis hospital on March 21 twins June Elizabeth and Jean Marie Six children born to these parents but only three survive Mrs Jess I Mays 1614 March 24 a son Primes To Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson 273 Sumner March 23 a son Joseph Harry To Mr and Mrs Henry N Kies 324 Seventh West a son Nicholas
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Edward L. Hayes
St. Francis Hospital
June Elizabeth
Jean Marie
Dive
Jess I. Mays
Ralph Wilson
Sumner
Joseph Harry
Henry N. Kies
West
Nicholas
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Phrase
An ad urges readers to ask pharmacists for genuine California Syrup of Figs. It notes full directions and dosing for babies and children of all ages with constipation biliousness fever tongue coating or cold, and warns to look for the name California on the bottle and reject any other Fig Syrup.
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California
Easter Waists at Moderate Prices Draw Women In
A local store promotes a wide range of dainty Easter waist designs. The ad promises beauty and style at moderate prices, inviting shoppers to stop by and choose from the collection.
Easter Hosiery for Your Easter Gown
Shop for silk hose to match Easter gowns with Onyx and Hiffel makes in various qualities and colors. We offer carefully selected numbers deemed particularly good to complement your dress.
Easter Neckwear Delights Women With Variety Styles
A local display features a large variety of neckwear in Crepe de Chine Georgette and Sport effects. Prices are described as entirely reasonable and aimed at appealing to those seeking something away from the ordinary.
Easter Corsets Prominent in Waterloo Ad
Exclusive Waterloo agents showcase La Camille front lace corsets noted for hygiene and comfort. Expert corsetiere offers fitting guidance and helps select the best corset for each figure.
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Waterloo
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Cadve
C. I. Barclay & Son
6Th and
Jefferson
William Petty
J. T. Mouser
U.S
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Bie
Falan- Fleming Co
Haces
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