W I Atkinson Emerges as Speaker Candidate in Iowa
W I Atkinson of Clarksville announces candidacy for speaker of the Iowa House. The Butler County Republican brings strong local support and a proven parliamentary record from his first term. Born March 17 1876 he rose from farm boy to educated state legislator and farmer investor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
House of State Representatives
W. I. Atkinson
Clarksville
Atkinson
Buller
Puimber
Pickett
Clarke
Burton E. Sweet
Butler County
Cunningham
W. J. Atkinson
Poll Tax Exemptions List Prepared by City Auditor
City Auditor DeGon will prepare two lists of poll tax exemptions. The city council must approve them at the next regular meeting, and the auditor must file with the county treasurer before December 1. Many applicants claim exemptions. most will still owe the $2.50 tax. Exemptions include National Guards, fire and police department members, former volunteer firemen, and disabled persons. Some disability claims are unclear. loss of a finger or minor injuries not preventing work are not sufficient. One applicant hauling coal may be rejected. A masquerade housewarming for Mr and Mrs Clare Peterson at 1912 Logan Avenue revealed Mrs Peterson, formerly Miss Fanning, recently married. Marie Strasere won a costume prize. guests shared lunch and a new electric percolator was presented.
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DeGon
National Guards
Fire and Police
Myr
Clare Peterson
Logan Avenue
Peterson
Fanning
the Woods
Marie Strasere
Forage Uncovers Pig At War Vets Banquet
A foraging expedition secured a pig for tonight's Spanish American War veterans meeting and banquet. Trimmings such as corn and pickles will be served. Aid members from Dubuque and Cedar Rapids will attend. Shoes offered at 3.00 to 3.50 dollars by T and M Shoe Co.
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Commissary Department
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Census in 1915 by Card System Plans for state census
Plans for the 1915 state census are under way in Waterloo with Barney Wascht and deputies enumerating residents. Three card systems will track population, farm ownership, and small acreages, while assessors will list districts and values for next year’s combined real and personal property assessment. Estimates of Waterloo’s population vary from over 20,000 to 33,500.
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Rainbow
Executive Council
Waterloo
Barney H. Wascht
Salmon
Fort Dodge Plans Second Midwinter Mardi Gras Excursion
City Passenger and Ticket Agent Austin of the Illinois Central met in Fort Dodge yesterday to discuss plans for a second midwinter vacation party to New Orleans in February for Mardi Gras. The excursion will be personally conducted.
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Austin
Illinois Central
Fort Dodge
Yester
New Oreleans
False Fire Alarms Claimed by Juvenile Leader
Elmer Timeon aged 12 admitted in police court this morning he started the spree of false fire alarms during the past week. Four other boys appeared in court but did not assist him. Timeon was held for juvenile court as his companions described him as the ringleader. The group also noted Timeon had demolished windows and that the crew responded to another false alarm the previous evening.
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Bard Comb
Upper Iowa University
State University of Iowa
Lim
W. I. Atkinson
Elmer Timeon
Thompson Avenue
Altho
Timeon
Young Timeon
Pioneer Woman of Iowa Passes Away
Misa Adeline Lichty died at 11 last night at her sister Lydia Grown's home 808 South Street. Born November 21 1847 in Somerset County Pennsylvania she came to Iowa with her parents who settled in Orange Township on the old Clue House farm. Funeral services will be held in Orange Township Brethren Church with Rev Albert P Blough officiating. interment in Orange Township Cemetery. The body lies at Peterson Bros Mortuary 221 Fourth Street West for viewing tonight and Saturday.
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Misa Adeline Lichty
Ing Inesa
Lydia
South Street
Miss Lichty
Somerset ‘County
Iowa
Orange Township
Brown
Waterloo
Brethren Church
Breth- Ten
Albert P. Blough
Peterson Bros
Fourth Street
City Examines Use of Space Under Sidewalks
City Attorney Mullan issues opinion that space under sidewalks belongs to the city unless occupied by property owners who must be compensated for improvements. Councilman Ellis seeks guidance on handling the way to rent or other options. Also asked to advise on action regarding the W W C Fo N waiting station with no toilets and ongoing complaints.
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Mullan
Ellis
Fo & N
Moose convention delegates return from Des Moines
A G Peterson and E B Wenner returned from the Des Moines second annual state Moose convention. Wenner was reelected to the grand council and Peterson was placed on the finance committee.
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MOOSE
A. G Peterson
Waterloo
Loyal Order of Moose
E B. J. Wenner
Des Moines
Order
Wenner
Peterson
Prevent Acid Stomachs and Food Fermentation
A stomach specialist argues most stomach trouble comes from excess acid and fermentation, not diseased stomachs. Neutralize acid and stop fermentation by drinking water after meals and taking vindicated magnesium carbonate. Ask your druggist for veisulated magnesia, praised as the only effective antacid and corrective.
Pastor and Flock Convert Yard To Concrete Work
Pastor W. H. Beachler and about 12 to 15 church members cleared the First Brethren church yard to lay a 78 by 18 foot concrete area for mud free access. Beachler even operated a scraper on day one. The article also notes a WCTU meeting at the Y M C A with Rev W B Sandford warning about militarism and urging peace, plus a planned visit from Mrs. Smith and future WCTU events at Cedar Heights homes.
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W. H. Beachler
First Brethren Church
Siath
Wellington
Beachler
City repairs sidewalks after winter hazards
Al Will, tract commissioner for the east city section, ordered repairs to business district sidewalks with holes left by property owners absent winter upkeep. City workers fixed the trunks to prevent accidents and costly damage suits from unsafe walks.
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Will
Busines
Lorimer Pleads Not Guilty in Bank Scandal Case
Walter N Newell convicted of careless driving after arraignment. pays damages for bicycle collision at Fourth and Commercial. W C Crosby admitted public drunkenness and tossed a bottle from a hotel window. sentenced to 15 days. Chicago date not verified in context. Former Senator Lorimer pleads not guilty to wrecking La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank as part owner.
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Walter N. Newell
W. C. Crosby
Chicago
Wim. Lorimer
la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank
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W. IT. Atkinson
T. & M. Shoe Co
W. 4Th Street
Y. M. C. A. Pattorn
J. Kighmey
W. B. Sandford
Weatminster Church
Mr. Sandford
Socialist Party
Bankera
Place Teraties
Sandford
Mira. Smith
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ben Howary
L. H. Ra
Cedar Heighta
Eset Pourth Street
Lowe
WM. Lorimer
4Th Street
Kirk
Newbto
OUR Children’s Department
Beacon Banka
A. S
Merode
First National Bank
H. H. Gray
Louis Thaalsy
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