Women’s clubs push ballot readiness at Iowa federation meeting
The tenth biennial Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs gathered May 20–33 at First Presbyterian Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker urged more women on school boards while the ballot was discussed as a tool for household education and suffrage. Financials showed 445 clubs in good standing and $3,500 endowment goal. Waterloo and Marshalltown led contributions for scholarships and loans. Marion McFarland nominated in Third district for leadership.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
First Presbyterian Church
Roth
Percy V. Pennybacker
Austin
Texas
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Montrose
Homer A. Miller
Pennybacker
H. L. Keefe
General Federation
Organized Vice
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Women’s Club of
Marion. McFarland
GETS-IT Promises Quick, Painless Corn Cure
Advert suggests GETS-IT corn cure removes any corn in about 2 seconds with no cutting or plastering. Claims to vanish corns warts callouses and bunions safely on healthy or irritated flesh. Sold by 25 cents at druggists or by B Lawrence & Co Chicago.
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B. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Nuptials of M. Ricker and Jennie Conger Celebrate Social Event
Forty years ago on May 21 1873 a society wedding lit up the season as M Ricker of Ricker Russ Co married Jennie I Conger youngest daughter of Major P H Conger. About 100 guests attended the ceremony at the Conger home with Rev G W Brindell officiating.
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Wring
M. Ricker
Jennie I. Conger
Merccantila
Ricker, Russ & Co
P. H. Conger
Conger
G. W. Brindell
Chicago
Kieffer Receives Waterloo Post Office Appointment
Twenty years ago on May 21 1893 J P Kieffer was chosen for the Waterloo post office role ending suspense. The city council planned two drinking fountains one on each riverbank and Cedar River Park ordered 1000 chairs for Chautauqua. The World’s Fair drew Waterloo visitors and BE Hayden’s one mile track was ready north of town. The Cherry Sisters performed in Dubuque after a Waterloo show three weeks earlier.
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J. P. Kieffer
BE. V. Hayden
Cherry Sisters
Dubuque
Grenderad
Waterloo
Cedar Falls delegate named to general federation panel
Walker of Cedar Falls was chosen as delegate to the general federation with Miss Mary Bliss of Iowa Falls as alternate. Mrs EB Johnson of Waterloo joined the nominating committee and Mrs J H Woods was placed on the board of tellers. Mrs Siddie F Richards.
Groom Sweeney Backed for Iowa Grand Warden
Waterloo leader O Q H Sweeney, a prominent Independent Order of Odd Fellows figure, is being groomed for the state grand warden post. Nomination plans loom as 760 Iowa judges organize local and state officer elections next month. Sweeney presides over the county Odd Fellows and reports 998 members in Black Hawk County, with 56 000 statewide. He travels to Mason City for encampment meetings with Des Moines degree team assisting.
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H. Sweeney
Waterloo
Order of Odd Fellows
Iowa
Sweeney
County Association of Odd Fellows
Black Hawk County
Rebekahs
West Waterloo
Black Hawk
Cedar Falls
Hudson
la Porte
Hawkeye State
Mason City
The
Odd Fellows
Des Moines
Dubuque Man Found Guilty in Delinquency Case
Louis Christopher, 63, a Black man, was found guilty yesterday of contributing to the delinquency of several young white girls. The jury deliberated for about forty five minutes and he faces a possible life sentence.
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Dubuque, In
Louis Christopher
Cornerstone Laid for New Episcopal Church Iowa Falls
Bishop Longley of Des Moines officiated the cornerstone ceremony for a new Episcopal church in Iowa Falls, sited on a hill overlooking the Iowa River. The remains of W A Jones were moved to Union Cemetery for interment, linking local families across neighboring counties. Later, policeman Philip J Hayden died from blood poisoning after nose hair removal, with a physician's visit arriving too late to save him.
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Iowa Falls
Longley
Des Moines
Iowa River
Oak Street Bridge
W. A. Jones
This City
Ackley
Iowa City
Union Cemetery
This
Franklin
Washington
Philip J. Hayden
GOF to Convene Twelfth Biennial Iowa Foresters Convention
The Catholic Order of Foresters will hold its twelfth biennial Iowa convention June 10 and 11 in the city with 107 Iowa courts attending. Arrangements center at Ellis hotel and Our Lady of Victory academy auditorium. notable clergy and Mayor Thompson to speak. events include a high mass, business sessions, and a theatre party. A May 29 Ball at Elks Hall raises funds for expenses.
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Iowa
Catholic Order of Foresters
Ellis Hotel
Our Lady of Victory Academy
J. J. Gorman
Eagles’ Hall
J. C. Murtagh
St. Joseph Church
St. Mary's Church
H. P. Rohiman
Keane
Dubuque
Garrigan
Sioux City
Dowling
Courts of Foresters
Elka’ Hall
Black Hawk County Plans Large Delegation to State Sunday School Meet
Black Hawk County plans to send about 100 delegates to the State Sunday School convention in Burlington. Waterloo and county Sunday schools are coordinating with a special Rock Island car on June 2, arriving around ten to eleven. W H Howrey leads the effort with W H Beachler providing details and program promises strong talent and statewide benefit.
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Black Hawk County
Burlington
Waterloo
Rock Island
W. H. Howrey
W.H. Beachler
Waterloo alumni invited to University of Iowa commencement
Invitations go to Waterloo's leading lawyers physicians and professionals for the University of Iowa commencement at Iowa City from June 7 to 11. Highlighted is June 10 when long-time graduates gather on campus to renew old ties and form new friendships among notable Waterloo guests.
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Waterloo
University
Ae C. E. Pickett
W. BR. Law
Benjamin F. Swisher
James Clarke
Guy A. Feely
Elmer H. Feely
John Nyers
H. B. Boles
W. H. Bruna
Mark Butterfield
F. P. Keane
H.H. McCoy
W. ®. McMurray
C. D. Pedersen
C. J. Rudolph
George Sager
F. S. Mertian
Ralph A. Dunkelberg
Paul Smith
Carleton Glas
Motorcyclists in Polige Court Report
Two more motorcyclists face arrest for city ordinance violations. R. W. Ott pleaded guilty to speeding and paid $6. F. L. Quintard awaits arraignment on a sidewalk riding charge following neighbor H. G. Bandfield’s information. John Vivoni sells cigars to minors, and Leonard Bouck, a baggage wagon driver, was arrested for operating without a license.
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R. W. Ott
Ott
F. L. Quinnard
H. G. Bandfield
Woody's Wife Joins Secret Washington Tour
Mrs Woodrow Wilson toured Washington's alleys with friends to learn firsthand about the poor in secrecy. The piece notes stark contrasts between outward beauty and deep slums and hints at slow housing reforms in the capital. A separate ad claims Foley Kidney Pills cured a man from Auburn New York of kidney and bladder trouble with a permanent result.
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Woody
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Auburn
New York
Hejays
J. A. Farmer
Coroner Reports Trio of Personal Crises in Black Hawk
Coroner Kistner records show three personal crisis deaths since January amid six accidental and six natural deaths. He notes contagion fears as readers’ exposure to sensational details may provoke more cases and cites an Albany investigation into a city book and expense items.
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Hdward F. Kistner
Calle
Kistner
Finance Department
Prendergast
Albany
Drop Forge Co. Moves Plant to Waverly
The Waterloo drop forge factory plans relocation to Waverly with operations shifting to the Woodring factory site. A cement ground floor and machine foundations will be installed, employing about twenty five skilled workers initially, with more hires as gas rig Netting plants are added.
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Waverly Democrat
Drop Forge Factory
Waterloo
Waverly
Thomas Christiansen
Drop Forge Company
How to Prepare Expense Account
New York City notes a focus on strict accounting for all men required to file expense reports. The item emphasizes disciplined record keeping and reimbursement procedures.
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New York City
Inspector to Explain Bill as Taxpayers Save Part of Expense
The inspector has been asked to explain the bill for cartage of a trunk to Staten Island. Taxpayers will be saved at least part of the expense charged.
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Staten Island
Licensed to Wed in Charles City
John H. Cretshhett and Clara E. Ommer of Charles City are listed for marriage licenses brief. A note promotes the vitagraph special The Artist's Great Madonna showing in Crystal today.
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Madonna
Crystal Snadow
John H. Cretshhett
Charles City
Clara E. Ommer
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Chautauqua Assembly
Tee
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GOF
Foley
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Polige Court
Waterloo Thrift Club
Busi
Ness
Waterloo Savings Bank
Harvey Blodgatt
Drop Forge CO
Doe
Wrisley Perfumer
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San Toy
Fowler Bldg
East
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