Cummins Faith in Party Strong After Defeat
Senator Albert B. Cummins said the Republican defeat shows the party must be purified and restored to usefulness. He criticized Governor Carroll, argued Taft’s nomination caused the disaster, and warned that leaders aligned with large interests must not control the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Albert B. Cummins
Carroll
Taft
Chicago
the Register and Leader
Republican Party
Man Recovers After Nine Heart Stitch Operation
John Thompson of Philadelphia was stabbed in a quarrel 77 days ago. He survived nine stitches in his heart after emergency surgery at Pennsylvania hospital and, though doctors doubted, recovered quickly and is as strong as before the wound.
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Philadelphia
John Thompson
Pennsylvania Hospital
Thompson
Olive Tablets touted as safe calomel substitute
A vintage ad promotes Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a pleasant sugar coated laxative that purports to clear bad breath by stimulating the bowels and liver. It claims no griping or harsh effects unlike calomel and credits Dr. F M Edwards after seventeen years of practice. Each box costs one dollar per tablet and emphasizes a purely vegetable formula mixed with olive oil.
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Dr. Edwards
F. M. Edwards
1Me
The
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
Need of farming courses urged for rural schools
Rural teachers at the old Y M C A building discuss expanding agriculture and domestic science in country curricula. Speakers advocate practical farm problems, direct experiments, sanitation, nutritious food prep, and stronger home and community cooperation to keep production aligned with population growth.
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Ves Moines
Iowa
Frances Snow
Jolley
Amma Kerry
Frederick
Bernice Walker
Nevada
Harrison Amber
Knoxville
Alma Rea
Shenandoah
Nannie Clark
Bussey
Edna Garrett
Dexter
Nettie Wheeler
Duluth Strikers End Strike After Public Statement
Duluth Minnesota workers declare end to strike after issuing a lengthy critique of the Street Car company. The statement insists workers need bread to live while the company argues the fight is over. Manager Warren acknowledges the strike was called off.
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Duluth, Minn
Duluth
Warren
Forbes Reporter Walter Forbes Weds Miss Andrick in Webster City
Walter T Forbes, formerly a police reporter, married Labor Day to Miss Scott Andrick of Mason City. The ceremony in Webster City remained secret until yesterday. They will reside in Northwood where Forbes has lived during newspaper work in Waterloo St Paul and Sioux City. Estate transfers list Highland Improvement to Nel lig lot 264 and part of lot 25 block 4 Waterloo, 1000 dollars. Kighwey to Johnson 1 lot Blowers addition 1 dollar. Cedar Valley Development to Asche lotant Pleasant View Waterloo 145 dollars.
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Walter T. Forbes
Scott Andrick
Mason City
Webster City
Kent
Northwood
Forbes
Waterloo
St. Paul
RHA
Mack Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Highland Improvement Co
Nellig, M. Ahon
Highland, Waterloo
Rank J. Kighwey
Electra B. Johnson
Blowers’ Addition
Cedar Valley
John Asche
Pleasant View
Rags the Majestic Theatre Mascot Dares Moving Wheels
A shaggy street dog named Rags adores the Majestic Theatre, dodging under fast moving cars and motorcycles with miraculous escapes. Adopted by stage workers, he roams backstage and the west bridge, entertaining the audience with his fearless stunts and curious newspaper pages in the wind. Also an advertising blurb promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raga
Majaatte Theatre
Rags
Majestic
Black Hand plot confession links Iowa family threats
Carl J. Osborne confessed to being part of a 25 man eastern Iowa gang that issued blackmail threats to farmers across several counties. Authorities seek all members as federal agents convict George Cawley. Osborne faces 15090 bond and further cross examination. Mary L. Miller died by suicide amid blackhand scandal.
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Iowa City
Carl J. Osborne
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
John L. Adams
Solon
Here
John Adams
George Cawley
Osborne
Edward Fallis
Morse
West Liberty
Rochelle
Lil
Fort
Mary L. Miller
Salon
Harley Miller
RK. G. Miller
United States
Healy
J. Stevenson
Towa City
Meritol Tonic Digestive Promises Health Boost
An old promotional ad touts Meritol Tonic Digestive as a remedy that flatters the stomach, strengthens digestion, increases appetite, and purports to enrich blood and vitality. Henderton Drug Co. and Red Cross Drugs Store are credited as sellers.
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Meritol
Henderton Drug Co
Red Cross Drugs Store
Waterloo youths stage charity entertainment in taxicab ride
A Waterloo group of young women and a man performed a two part show, charging a small admission fee to fund charitable use. The act included readings, violin pieces, and the comedy The Burglar, with a favorable audience response and net gains after expenses. A testimonial praises Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble relief.
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Waterloo
Talon
Auburn
Mabel Lettau
Aliee Mott
Ethel Billings
Elen Richardson
Mildred’ Richardson
Blanche Bowman
Wilbert Atlerson
the Burglar’ Company
Lettau
Matt
Mr. Anderson
Willon Richardson
Phinter
Freight Engine Goes Wild in Perry Prank
On a Milwaukee line train No 71 in Perry Iowa the freight engine acted like a runaway after the crew left at Filwell due to the sixteen hour rule. Engineer Schwab and Conductor Taylor were in charge. the train rolled toward Perry until Elwell where brakes held and the engine rejoined the siding train. Authorities seek explanation for the mysterious incident and scare among staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Jie
Elwell
Weak kidneys blamed for widespread sickness in city
Advertises Croxone as a unique kidney remedy claiming to cure kidney and bladder trouble and rheumatism by cleansing kidneys and removing toxins. Promises lasting results, detachable from age or duration of illness, with money-back guarantee from all druggists.
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Lavenia B. Ruffin
Cauthornville, Va
Hright
Earth
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Sibert’s
Jewelry
East 4Th Street
Blackstone
All Waterloo Grocers
Black Hawk
Coffee & Spice Company
Citizens Gas and
R. C. Ferguson
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue
Cummins
Runal School
Yala OF Agriculture
Sarah Huftalen
Norwich
ANGS
Chamberlain
Qborne
Sclon
Borin Ater
Sidoctote
Tumenss
Freetiin Milles
Main St. Elkhart
Ind
TAK
MT. Auburn
Fred Laaps
High Forest
Winona
Minn
W. Taggart
Bradfield Regulator CQ
Atlanta
Hese
Gisci
Halden & Floyd
Hewall
East Fifth Street
Ellis
Ordon
Nippon
Northwest
Gordon & Ferguson
N. K. Fairbank Company
Tme
Union Painless Dentists
Commercial
West Waterloo
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