Iowa druggists debate cost mark legality in anti trust case
Des Moines reports a clash over using the National Association of Retail Druggists cost mark on prescriptions. Dr G H Sumner says it violates anti trust laws, while the Iowa state pharmacy commission questions the ruling and refers the matter to Attorney General George Cosson for guidance. The AG decision is anticipated early next week.
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Des Moines
Iowa
National Association of Retail Druggists
G. H. Sumner
Town State Board of Health
State Pharmacy Commission
Pharmacy Commission
George Cosson
State
Suite Board of Health
State House
Sumner
Cole
National Association
Two Boy Bandits Had Lively Times
Humboldt, Nov 23 The confessed bandits Roy James now Okie E Castile 20 and Clyde Spiker 17 recount a violent career. Beginning this fall on the Great Northern at Canton S D they netted 150 in funds and lost 45 to gunmen. They then bought a pistol to ward off further holdups and teamed to operate from Eagle Grove with petty thefts including a cook car raid at Kaiar Spiker says he hails from Norfolk Nebraska.
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Humboldt
Roy James
Okie E. Castile
Clyde Spiker
Chicago & Northwestern
Reynolds
James
Great Northern
Canton
Eagle Grove
Kaiar
Spiker
Norfolk
Neb
Grape-Nuts Health Claim Letter Prompts Weight Gain
A Denver woman recounts illness after meals and says Grape-Nuts restored her health. After trying the cereal she reports stomach relief, weight gain of 12 pounds, and renewed energy while managing a large household. The letter, attributed to Postum Co., advocates The Road to Wellville and Grape-Nuts in stock advertising.
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Denver
Hkei
Stamach
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Ttle
Wellville
High School Boy Loses Both Legs in Train Accident
Donald McMasters, sixteen, a Cedar Rapids high school junior, lost both legs between the knee and ankle after slipping from a caboose wheel as a Northwestern freight train entered the city Friday night. He was taken to St Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids with both legs severely injured.
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Cedar Rapids
Donald McMasters
Northwestern
St. Luke’s Hospital
McMasters
North Eighth Street
MceMasters
Cedar Stainds
Marion City Railway Company
Jerome Welsh
North Fifth Street
Welsh
St. Luke's Hospital
Augustus McMasters
Orr Bros
Ames Bee Keepers Seek Tax On Biz At Third Convention
At Ames on November 23 the Iowa Bee Keepers association voted unanimously to ask the state legislature to tax their bee business and to fund educational work at Iowa State College in line with beekeeping. They request at least $4,000 yearly for this work in Ames, noting taxes will yield much more revenue overall. officers named: Prof. C. G. Bartholomew, Ames, president, S. W. Snyder, Center Point, secretary treasurer.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Frank ©. Pollet
Dent
Des Moines
C. G. Bartholomew
W. Snyder
Center Point
Canadian I8 Victim Of Murderous Attack In Saskatchewan
West Liberty town reports a murdered assault with robbery as the motive. Peter Sorenson, a Canadian with Saskatchewan ties, was found dying aboard an eastbound Rock Island freight near West Liberty. He suffered severe head and facial injuries, including a fractured skull and broken jaw, with only pennies and nickels found on him. Authorities believe he was beaten and discarded onto the car to die, after leaving Tiffin with $40 in his possession.
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West Liberty
Peter Lorenson
Seville
Sask
Rock Island
Ccal
Muscatine
Sorenson
Tiffin
Goose
Ames to host two summer teaching sessions at Iowa State
Ames November 23 urgent demand leads to two six week sessions at Iowa State College next summer for training teachers in agriculture home economics and manual training. First session runs June 14 to July 23 and second from July 26 to September 3. Last part truncated in source.
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Ames
Towa State College
State to Run Two Sessions for Summer Teachers
The state board of education authorized two summer sessions this year to accommodate more teachers and improve work quality. Officials expect attendance to approach seven hundred with potential to double in future.
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State Board of Education
J P Pays Dearly for Four Flush
In Dubuque on Oct 23 1914 William Van Helden Charles Fredin and Otto Wunderlich were arrested by John Callahan claiming to be justice of the peace at Green Island. They paid 50 cents each and later sued for damages. A settlement awarded each plaintiff 60 dollars and costs totaling 171 95. Callahan is a longtime Green Island landholder and former mayor. Currently rumors suggest possible criminal action by the arrested men father.
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Dubuque
William van Helden
Charles Fredin
Otto Wunderlich
Green Island
John Callahan
Justice of the Peace
United States
Iowa
Callahan
Il Sg
Maquoketa
Jackson County
M. 3. McHnany
Kaiser the Wolf Hunter's Fatal Mistake
Kaiser a dog in Dunkerton faced a county wolf bounty and was killed after a hunter mistook him for a wolf. His companion Spot escaped unharmed. The owner tried to paraded Kaiser at the courthouse, only to reveal the dog to his former owner, causing a fuss.
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Kaiser
Dunkerton
Spot
Hunter
Nimrod
Neal Drink Habit Treatment Promises Quick Sobriety
Dramatic ad proclaims Neal Treatment saves drinkers in three days using internal vegetable treatment not hypodermic. Claims dozens of Neal Institutes worldwide and invites inquiries to Des Moines Nes Moines Institute at 802 Fifth Street and C B Collins via phone Walnut 9683.
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Des Moines Neal Institute
Neal
Nes Moines Neal Institute
Fifth Street
C. B. Collins
Walnut
Interest Grows in Revival Services
Revival meetings at Central Christian church drew full houses across three services. Four new members joined during morning worship as part of decision day in Bible school, with two more additions in the afternoon. Evangelist Rev. L C Moore, despite a severe cold, delivered strong sermons. Van Doren's orchestra enhanced the evening music. Services continue every evening except Monday and Saturday this week.
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Central Christian Church
Bible School
L. C. Moore
van Doren
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Health for Women
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. It touts its health benefits, claiming it restores health and strength, enabling women to marry and form a stronger family.
Zook Home Damaged by Early Morning Fire
The home of John A. Zook at 731 Walnut Street was badly damaged by a roof and attic blaze at 8:05 AM. Firemen found the upper portion in flames and used chemicals but did not spray water. Officials believe a spark caused the fire. little furniture damage occurred. An advertisement for Miller MacCartney Insurance accompanies the notice.
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John A. Zook
Walnut Street
Judge Platt Affirmed by Supreme Court Ruling
Judge Platt was affirmed in a decision handed down by the Supreme Court last Saturday.
Barry v Judge Platt High Court Affirms Venue Ruling
The case arises from First National Bank v Barry to recover on a promissory note. Barry appealed on a change of venue, denied by Judge Platt, and the high court sustains that decision.
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Barry
Men Held After Friday Night Robbery Investigation
Ben Spearman and W Ferguson were placed in custody Saturday night as investigators pursue leads into their whereabouts after a Friday night robbery. W E Hollister reported being held up and robbed of 126 dollars. Police say they are gathering considerable avi-ence into the case.
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Ben Spearman
W. Ferguson
W. E. Hollister
Russian Farewell Parties Spark City Police Action
Text notes that Russians in the city held farewell gatherings over two nights prompting police to intervene. One celebrator was arrested amid complaints as Russians prepare to depart for the east to join the army. A separate report mentions a suspect named Spearman likely to be arraigned on highway robbery charges after a recent robbery of a young woman in the north section.
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Dence
Spearman
Waterloo
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