Santa Fe Railroad Files Iowa Incorporation Documents
Des Moines May 20 The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad company known as the Santa Fe filed a certified copy of its articles of incorporation in the secretary of state's office ending a delinquency since 1895 No penalties will be assessed This makes it the last interstate railroad to file in Iowa and the first time it may legally transact business in the state The company organized at Topeka December 12 1895 It cites authorized capital of 381 48 million paid up capital 309 292 23 million assets 686 982 301 97 dollars Iowa investment 2 142 320 00 will be working capital for the next year The filing grants standing in Iowa courts and privileges of an Iowa corporation including eminent domain
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Des Moines
Atchiean, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company
The
Santa Fe
W.S. Allen
Iowa
Henry T. Saberson
Secretary of State
Kansan
Topeka
Vinol tonic advertised as a miracle for run-down people
A promotional notice touts Vinol cod liver and iron tonic as a health builder curing exhaustion and improving appetite, sleep, and strength. It cites a Racine testimonial about dramatic weight gain and claims Vinol is the best body builder sold, with a money-back guarantee.
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Racine
Wis
W. H. Brill
Fyorth
Vinci
Wangler Bros, Co
Alson, J, Miller, Druggist
Waterloo
Towa
The Drugless Weight Loss Tale of Hattim Biel
A self described formerly fat woman recounts her failed diet attempts and how a French Method influenced her 4 week plan that she claims reduced ten pounds in week one. She praises a drugless, simple approach and offers a free book by mail to readers who send name and address from Denver Colorado.
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Biel
Barclay
Denver
Colo
Supreme Court ruling favors former Jowan resident in estate case
Marshalltown May 20 The Iowa supreme court from Jasper county awards Mrs. Evan E. Robertson now of Los Angeles an estate valued about 60000 with 22000 in personal property. Robertson claimed Campbell’s land near Lynnville Iowa as his sole heir and illegitimate daughter. Previous partition suit sold land for 38000. case heard in Newton in 1912. The high court reversed a jury verdict in favor of other heirs.
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Marshalltown
Supreme Court
Jasper County
Evan E. Robertson
Los Angeles
Hersclf
Campbell
Farmers' Clean-Up Week for Cholera Prevention
Des Moines May 20 Farmers of Town will observe a farm clean-up week from May 25 26 per a proclamation from Dr J I Gibson state veterinarian The plan urges farmers to disinfect hog pens sweep ceilings walls and floors and spray with cresol solution then rake sweep litter burn sweepings and scatter lime This cooperative effort aims to prevent hog cholera and beautify towns during the health campaign
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Des Moines
J. I. Gibson
Animal Health Commission
Lima
Sumner Declines to Oppose Chiropractics in Iowa
Des Moines reports that chiropractors will face no opposition from the state health board secretary as a bill to recognize their healing method heads to the legislature. Dr G H Sumner says he will take no hand in the fight and will not influence lawmakers for or against the chiropractors.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Health
G. H. Summer
New School of Healing
Good Digestion and The Role of Magnesia
Digestive health hinges on proper stomach function. Excess acid from fermented food causes gas and burning, but flavored magnesia neutralizes acid fast and stops fermentation. Take a teaspoon of hisulated magnesia after meals with warm or cold water to ease symptoms and restore comfort.
Elkader Young Man Meets Tragic Death on Bridge
Elkader May 20 John Smith 22 year old son of farmer William Smith was killed when the Smith bridge on the St Olaf Kikader road collapsed mid crossing. He fell beneath three horses he was driving and died from injuries including a crushed head and trampling. The horses were uninjured. The deceased was a well known gun trader and unmarried. He lived with his parents.
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Elkader
John Smith
Win. Smith
St. Olaf
Smith Bridge
Anthe St. Olaf-Kikader
Smith
T Ugfield
Gun Tran
Ames College Issue in Davis County Contest
Des Moines reports a Davis County contest for legislative nominations centers on alleged Ames College influence to secure official posts for graduates. A Bloomfield slide claims a vote for H. C. Leach reduces jobs for Ames graduates. Leach accuses Ames officers of backing the highway law to push student road engineers.
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Des Moines
Davis County
Ames College
Bloomfield
H. C. Leach
Ames
Cedar Rapids Attorney Is Sentenced and Fin ed
Cedar Rapids May 20 Six months in county jail and a $500 fine were imposed on W. E. Steele former attorney for the Cedar Rapids and Marion Street Railway company for cheating by false pretenses Judge Edison also disbarred Steele from practicing law in this state He was in the courtroom and broke down when he learned his fate Steele formerly was Republican Fifth district committeeman and well known throughout the state It was proven that he collected sums from the street car company to settle damages making false entries for smaller amounts on affidavits
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Cedar Rapids
W. E. Steele
Cedar Rapids & Marion Street Railway Company
Edison
Steele
Storm destroys many Johnson county bridges
Iowa City May 20 Over thirty bridges were washed out in Johnson county during the May 10 and 11 storm, reports filed with the board of supervisors by township trustees. The damaged bridges, including a thirty foot steel structure and several large wooden spans, will be rebuilt next month at a heavy cost to the county.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Board of Supervisors
Veteran Rock Island Conductor Succumbs in Minneapolis
Arthur Robbins, a Rock Island conductor for about 25 years mainly between Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis, died suddenly this morning in Minneapolis after completing his run. He was 49. Interment will be in Rockford, Ta.
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Cedar Rapids
Arthur Robbins
Rock Island
Here
Minneapolis
Robbins
Rockford
St Mary's Pupils Observe Class Day at Picnic
An all day St Marys high school celebration features a program by the Cho Literary society with hymns poems and class songs. After the exercises the students plan a dinner and a picnic trip to Bik Run.
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ST. Mary's
St. Mary's High School
Cho Literary Society
J. Penne
R. Reijhsen
Lous Kascht
Alberta Fuchs
Leonard Pint
John O'Connell
Marie Bartett
Lillian O'Connor
Agnes Grunewald
Agnes Geib
Katherine Shea
Katherine Kaumanns
Ray Reihsen
Clio Courier
H. Rohiman
Bik Run
Retail Merchants Incorporate in Waterloo
Articles of incorporation for the Waterloo Retail Merchants Association were filed. The group aims to foster friendly cooperation among Waterloo retailers, curb harmful practices, promote improved methods, and safeguard members’ welfare for fifty years with annual meetings on the second Tuesday in January.
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Waterloo Retail Merchants’ Association
Waterloo
Kent Appointed Assistant Coach
The Town athletic board yesterday announced Maurice A. Kent as assistant football coach for the coming season. He succeeds Morey L. Eby after six seasons as assistant. Kent’s Iowa coaching record spans football, basketball, and baseball with noted success. He previously coached at Haskell Institute and Carleton College and played pro baseball in the National League. he is currently property of the Newark club in the International league. Shrader’s foot has recovered and he may compete in the state meet, though Watson doubts his form. Iowa’s best total is projected around twenty points, with Ames favored for first honors as Drake’s entries are expected to be challenged.
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Towa City
Town Athletic Board
Maurice A. Kent
Kent
Svho
Morey L. Eby
Iowa
Haskell Institute
Carleton College
Newark
Shrader
Watson
Tighter
Com
Parsons
Gareretson
Ames
Drake
Spanish War Veterans Plan Memorial Day Services
A Davenport note states the local Spanish American War Veterans camp will hold a Decoration Day assembly with services per a state department order. The group will cooperate with other patriotic orders, with special services of their own, and all Iowa camps are authorized to attend the Sunday before Decoration Day in a body.
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State Department
Davenport
Tlt
Classified ad promotes Courier 18 profitability
An advertising note from the Courier 18 classifies its classified ads as highly profitable, urging readers to place listings to boost revenue and reach a broad audience. This promotional snippet underscores the paper’s emphasis on strong ad demand and quick turnaround.
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Courier 18
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