Davenport Merchants Demand Police Probe Over Burglary Wave
Davenport Iowa merchants urge police commissioners to investigate police inefficiency and lack of cooperation after a surge in store burglaries. Mayor Dougherty and Chief Phelan meet daily as a mass meeting at the Davenport Commercial club plans to hear W A Trost of Chicago on a downtown burglar alarm system.
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Davenport
Davenport Retail Merchants’ Bureau
The
Commercial Club
Davenport Police Department
Lee J. Dougherty
Pollee Pack
Ey Phelan
Lenox College Ruling Upholds Bequest Conditions
Judge H B Boles rules Lenox College remains owner of Archibald Livingston estate with conditions to raise 35000 for the Livingston home. Heirs contend failure to meet terms while college cites 35000 subscribed and 20000 paid. Delaware county farm and other property tied to dispute. possible appeal to supreme court. Thanksgiving events and Delaware county fair plans noted. Secretary H W Williams plans for 1920 expo.
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Manchester
H. B. Boles
Lenox College
Archibald Livingston
Delaware County
Hugh Livingston
Hopkinton
Upreme
Boles
Andrew Carnegie
Cormick
Chicago
Union
Methodist
W. AG. Montgomery
Presbyterian” Church
United Brethren
Armory
Crouse
Commiesrcial Club
H W. Willams
Chamberlains Tablets Advertisement Endorsement
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets praising wide acclaim and claims relief from indigestion and constipation with a promise of benefits to users. The ad emphasizes general public approval without citing dates or locations.
Senator proposes emigration to German Africa for educated Negroes
Senator France of Maryland argues voluntary emigration of educated African Americans to former German colonies in Africa with U S administration under flag. He envisions development of colonies by the United States and long term self determination for Africa with roles for Britain France Belgium Italy and the United States. Real estate transfers follow. Harry H Fay to George S Krueger lot 2 block 2 Johnsons addition Waterloo 1.00
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Washington, D. C
Africa
France
Maryland
United States
League of Nations
Great Britain
Belgium
Italy
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Harry H. Fay
Georges
Krueger
Johnson's Addition
Waterloo
Blood medicine promo touts founder's home- tested cure
A druggist from Evansville Indiana endorses Number 40 for the blood and Number 49 to prevent malaria, claiming the preparations are the best and personally used at home. He cites trials on thousands and urges spring use, noting sales by Wangler Bros Co and other druggists.
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Ican
J. C. Mendenhall
Eyjansvile
Tad
Wangler Bros. Co
Methodists Chop Mt Ayr Woods For Winter Fuel
Mount Ayr Iowa November 22 The coal shortage and a mineral strike spurred the Methodists to action. The pastor and church board bought woodland and led a chopping bee. Over 100 trees felled by sundown produced 26 cords of wood stored behind the church.
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Mount Ayr
Hen Attacks A Ford Car In Iowa
Knoxville Iowa on November 22 two local men Ray Burnett and James Schell testified they were cut about the face by glass when a fat hen crossed the road and shattered the windshield of their fast car. The hen was killed in the incident.
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Knoxville
Ray Burnett
James Schell
Croup Relief Cited by New York Mother for Child
Mrs Charles London of Clayville New York praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for her eight year old son Charles whose croup attacks frightened her. She reports immediate relief when used according to directions and advocates the remedy highly.
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Charles
Chamberlain
Charles London
Clayville
N.Y
Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a ready remedy for sciatica, lumbago, neuralgia, and muscle strains. It claims quick, economical relief with no mess and urges readers to join thousands of users worldwide. Available in three sizes at local druggists.
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Sloan
al Druggiste
Hite
Windshield Breaks as Debris Strikes Passersby
A windshield shatters, sending glass particles into the faces of several men. Emergency responders attend the scene as bystanders report injuries and seek medical attention. Authorities investigate the incident and secure the area.
Woman Dead of Heart Disease Found in a Field
Mrs. Chris Zieger aged 48 went to a neighbor's, then collapsed in a corn field near Rockwell Iowa. Doctors cited heart disease triggered by exertion amid mud. She had been searching for a rubber boot lost in the mud before she collapsed by a straw pile.
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Mason City
Chris Zieger
Rockwell
Zieger
Unclear fragment hints at a death after club outing
A woman, absent from a club gathering, died later that evening. After supper family members waited, the husband searched the neighbor's house, and a search was begun until about 10 p m when her lifeless body was found.
Woman to Woman Endorses Cough Remedy in Lima Ad
Mrs. L. O. Seltz of Lima Ohio praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting it cured her mother's severe bronchial cough after other medicines failed and encourages others to try it. The testimonial appears in an advertisement promoting the product.
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L. O. Seltz
Lima
Ohio
Chamberlain
Nasal Catarrh Disease Advised Treatment
The ad describes nasal catarrh as a common serious disease with inflammation of the mucous membrane, discharge, and weather sensitivity. It warns it can lead to consumption and lung damage, then promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla to purify the blood and provide relief, with Hood’s Pills as a gentle laxative if needed.
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Lavallieres
Bynearson & Koch
East Fifth St
Methodists
MT. Ayr Woods
Marlo Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wangler Gros. Co
J. Miller
Lttle
Edwards
Overland 4
Overland
Toledo
Overland-Hanson Auto CO
Fourth
Franklin Streets
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