Statement Denials Trace Idaho Moorhead Visit and Holden Critique
Peter Gorman of Grandview Idaho attests he was misrepresented in a Homestead article attacking Holden. He says a visitor posed as an attorney, wrote a letter about Grandview Orchard affairs, and that a May Des Moines article printed misstatements. Gorman identifies payment and signing parties including J M Pierce as publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Peter Gorman
Grandview
Tda
PF. Holden
Frank G. Moorhead
Idaho
Waco
Moorhead
Holden
Holden That, Appeared In J. Mr. Pierce's Farm Journal, the Iowa Homestead
Gorman
Lei
Mountain Home
Elack
Song
Baylight
Deg Moines
J. M. Piero
Greene and Greene-area social notes brighten locals
Local names and addresses fill the Greene notes and neighboring towns. Mrs. Alne Butler visits Minneapolis after kin, Elizabeth Swain seeks Colfax treatment, Puckett of Waterloo greets friends, and a newborn son brings joy to the Gates household. Several residents leave for visits or return home, including Mrs. Wheeler to Wisconsin and Morris Sargent planning barn work west of Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freene
Ajay
Bristow
AlNe Butler
Minneapolis
Hh. Pringle
Elizabeth Swain
Colfax
Roh. Puckett
Waterloo
Mere. Thunker
Jattie Watson
Cader
W Ruchholz
Jon Schallinger
Iairmont
Minn
Lloyd Gates
Mra
Refsnider
Greene
Kelmbeck
Arrie
Il. J. Rife Realdence
Fourth Street
Morris Sargent
al L. Wheeler
Pt. Atchinson
Wis
W. Williams
Des Moines
W. V. Greene
Lockwood
TF. White
Community notes from Washington visit and local sale
Grace Bergert arrived from Je Mars to visit Mrs W V McClure and family in Washington D C. Mead has worked for Hall Land company of Outlook Canada since Wednesday. C McGreene headed to Des Moines Friday for news on WL V Greene who had a stroke and is in critical condition. W Socesbe attended the W H M S convention in Waterloo. A rummage sale is planned in the basement of the First Presbyterian church on May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Grace Bergert
W. WV. McClure
Mead
Hall Land Company
Outlook
Canada
C. McGreene
Des Moines
WL V. Greene
W. Socesbe
Waterloo
Kern Emerges as Dark Horse Hope for Democratic Nomination
Washington May 6 A shifting Democratic race may yield Senator John Kern of Indiana as a strong dark horse for the presidential nomination. Kern, once mocked for his image, now receives broad letters from party members urging his candidacy, though he has not spoken publicly. The split among Harmon Underwood and Clark camps keeps Wilson’s lead fragile as a potential compromise coalesces around a lesser known figure who could gain momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
John Kern
Indiana
Kern
Senate
Democratic Party
Marshall
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Harmon, Underwood and
Clark
Harmon
Underwood
Gern
Waterloo Feels Chicago Sunday Paper Shortage
In Waterloo many residents received no Chicago Sunday papers as dailies failed to arrive. Subscribers faced late deliveries. local news agent W F Heitter moved 1,600 copies of the Sunday Register and Leader while Chicago circulation managers refused to cover long distance tolls for Sunday edition updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Chicago
W. F. Heitter
Sunday Register
Leader
Middle West
Burglars Take Wedding Finery in Des Moines Break-in
A Des Moines robbery netted nearly $1,000 in jewelry including a $100 diamond ring owned by Eda G. Doerfler. The thief entered by forcing a side window while the family was away, taking wedding finery and other pieces such as a diamond shirt stud and a gold jacket. The loss was discovered as the family prepared for theater plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Eda G. Doerfler
Chamberlain's Stomach and Ivar Tablets Claim Digestion Aid
Advertisement claims poor appetite and impaired digestion improve with Chamberlain's Stomach and Ivar Tablets. It states thousands have used the tablets and that they are sold by all dealers.
The Wonderful Story of 20 Mule Team Borax
In 1880 a California Borax deposit spurred a vast railroad to reach it and the 20 Mule Team Borax name became famous. Improved refining and rail access lowered prices and Borax gained global use for laundry cleaning and health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Borax Promoted for Superior Laundry Work
The article notes top laundries use Borax in a compound with soap to soften water, remove dirt and germs, preserve colors, and clean completely without harming delicate fabrics. It urges households to adopt Borax for family washing to prevent linen damage from chemicals.
Borax Baths Said to Clean Pores and Prevent Disease
A bath using Borax dissolves soap from skin pores and cleanses them while removing germs. The water feels velvety as pores are cleansed. Physicians now advocate Borax baths for disease prevention.
Borax Urged for Housecleaning and Hygiene
Health officers worldwide urge daily use of Borax and boiling water to flood drains and sinks to destroy germs and odors. Borax purportedly cleans glassware and silverware, leaving a lustrous appearance and hygienic dishes in dishwater.
Waterloo Gasoline Engine plant to add 350 kilowatts
A $20 000 power house and combined dynamo project rises on Miles Street near Commercial Street, supplying power and heat for a foundry, machine shop, stamping and tinning departments. The facility will house a 250 kilowatt dynamo and three large boilers with room for another. The plant spans 70 by 50 feet. The company, already at full order capacity, expects steady hiring as gasoline engine production grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Miles Street
Cedar
Third Streets
Convention in Tow a to Meet in Des Moines Next Time
The Latin Association of the Middle West States finished its annual meeting with officers elected: President Miss Emma Church of Chicago. Vice President William H. Henderson of Springfield Illinois. Treasurer Miss Charlotte Ullrich of Cincinnati Ohio. Auditor Matt J. Scerer of St. Louis Missouri. A five member council was chosen to assist in governing the association. The next meeting is set for Des Moines and Cincinnati says the group will seek membership in the American Federation of Arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Latin Association
Middle West
Emma Church
Chicago
William H. Henderson
Springfield
Ill
Charlotte Ullrich
Cincinnati
Matt J. Scerer
St. Louis
May
Des Moines
Ameri
Can Federation of Arts
Merital Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure
An advertisement claims Merital Hair Tonic prevents beldness and dandruff by keeping the scalp germ free. It asserts regular use stops dandruff and baldness, with sponsor pharmacies listed for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renderéon Drug Co
Hadome Drug Co
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Homestead
Engineers
Grantview
Twin Falls
J. B. Perrine
Snake River
Owyhee
R. Bolen
Peter Corman
J Known
Ott Ty BlLign
Post Tavern
Grocea
Pome Call Co
Sale
First Presbyterian Church
Aean
Waterloo Gasoline Engine CO
Towa
Manual Training Association
Mellin
C. Sears
Haskell
Texas
Monahan
Hulburn
N.Y
Uncle Sam
Sam
Eee Bk
Ae RE A PO Bs
Sway
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