Delaware County Gins Population Rise in Iowa Report
Manchester Iowa November 24 Delaware county auditors estimates place population at 21160 up 3272 since 1910 census based on recent election returns. The report also tallies about 2002 farms and 137 ten acre plots across townships and incorporations. Mrs Bertha Clemans critically ill with pneumonia at home. Miss Laura McKay dies suddenly of heart disease. Hog cholera hits Delaware county farmers again, mirroring two years ago losses.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Executive Council of
Iowa
Bertha Clemans
Hugh Clemans
McKay
Belth
New England
Cummins Wins Iowa Senate Seat by 38581 Vote Margin
Des Moines officials completed canvassing state and district results. Official totals show Cummins with a 38581 plurality over Connolly and other candidates, with Connolly gaining more than 4000 votes on the certified count while Cummins netted about 2000 less than early reports. Other state officers’ figures will follow.
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Dea Moines
United State Senator
Cumming
Connolly
Schenk
Spurgeon
Cane
Christian
Rere
McCrillis
Cummins
Supreme Court
Printed Customers and Up-to-Date Business Systems
An advertisement promoting a modern business system to reduce mistakes and overcharges. It argues the system pleases customers, protects proprietors from losses due to carelessness and memory, and increases clerk value. Readers are urged to contact the nearest representative or write directly for details.
Fatal shotgun accident among hunters in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids reports the death of eighteen year old Joseph Diston after a shotgun blast while climbing a fence during a hunting trip. The incident occurred Sunday when the gun discharged as Diston tried to drag it. he died three hours later from loss of blood and shock at a local hospital.
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Cedar Rapids
Joseph Ciston
Diston
Veteran railroad man pulls train in after apoplexy
James Burke of Blue Island, a veteran Rock Island conductor, collapsed with apoplexy while at the throttle of the California Limited near Columbus Junction. He remained at his post for two hours, bringing the train to the end of his division on time before being moved to St. Anthony's hospital in serious condition. Burke refused to leave his post, saying he would finish with a clean record, even if it proved fatal.
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Muscatine
James Burke
Blue Island
Western Railroad
California Limited
Southwest Branch
Rock Island Railway
Burke
Columbus Junction
Rock Island
St. Anthony's Hospital
West High Juniors Present Class Play The Private Secretary
West High juniors stage The Private Secretary at the high school auditorium on December 11. Cast includes Mr Marshland played by Robert Dawson and Harry Marshland by Sherman Drake with Douglas Cattermole by Ray Cleveland and Rev Spaulding by Ray Gravel. Other roles feature John the servant Dwight Ryder and Edith Marshland Majorie Taylor with Eva Webster Glenn Blakeman as Mrs Sted and Miss Ashford played by Jean Birdsall.
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Weat High
Mr. Marshland
Robert Dawson
Harry Marshland
Sherman Drake
Mr. Cattermole
Harry Coughin
Douglas Cattermole
Ray Cleveland
Robert Spaulding
Ray Graval
Sidney Gibson
Charles Teeter
John
Dwight Ryder
Knox
Robert Nauman
Edith
Marshland
Majorie Taylor
Eva Webster
Glenn Blakeman
Mrs. Sted
Douglas’ Standlady
Maybeth Mack
Miss Ashford
Jean Birdsall
Mi-o-na stomach remedy promises quick relief
An advertisement touts Mi-o-na as a harmless stomach remedy that neutralizes excess acid absorbs poisonous gases and stops fermentation to relieve sour stomach gas and indigestion. It claims better digestion improves blood nerves muscles and skin and offers a money back guarantee if symptoms persist.
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Wangler Dros. Qo
Street Car Deal Not Approved by City Attorney
City Attorney Mullan refused to approve a contract between Park Commissioners and W. C. F. & N. officials to build a street car line along Park road from Fairview to the cemetery and deed a 40 foot park strip. Title to river ground is disputed. Meandering river line commission is at work. Other items: street repairs, police motorcycle purchase proposal, and wage and paving adjustments.
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C. C.mcclinton
Fred Hacker
James Byrnes
Cass
D. Cass
Mullan
Park Road
Fairview
Fairview Cemetery
Park Athletic Field
Street
Citizens Gas Co
Herrick Refrigerator Co
Ninth Street
Commercial Street
Tullar
George Witt
Burk
Coutrol
W. J. Peverill
Bryant Asphalt Paving Co
Bloom
Pritchard
Waverly Tragedy Struck Bridge Crew Worker Dies
A fatal accident near Spring Lake north of Waverly claimed the life of Harry Klatt a Minnesota native employed by Chambers Dobson bridge builders. His coat caught in machinery and his head was crushed after the engine pulled him into the gear. He died at 12 45 PM Monday. His brother accompanied the body to Minnesota.
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Waverly
Spring Lake
Harry Klatt
Minnesota
Chambers & Dobson Bridge Builders
Walter Berg
Sumner
Frantz
Burlington
Greene
J. H. Hittorf
Omaha
Salvation Army
W. Rollison
A. Lavina Rust
Fremont Street
Magdalene Jarmes
Monona
Miss Gregg
Lake City
Canning
Cedar Falls
Doris Fritz
Grace Beebe
Fritz
Majestic show billed as top act of the season
At the Majestic audiences praise a lineup headed by Chas and Anna Glocker in a water juggling stunt and Marie Stoddard in Daughter of Proteus. Taylor and Arnold perform a classy musical duo while Madam Marion delivers rapid changes. Thanksgiving Day promises The Six Kirksmith Slaters as headliners.
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Majestic Bill
Majestic
Chas
Anna Glocker
Taylor
Arnold
Little Miss
Madam Marion
Proteus
Marie Stoddard
Johnson
Howard and
Izette
Kirksmith Slaters
A Smooth White Skin and Hair Care Pointers
An advice piece touts mercorized wax as a cure for rough or discolored skin, promising a fairer complexion in two weeks with nightly application. It also sells a home face lotion and shampoo mix using sixolite and canthrax, claiming to erase wrinkles and improve hair fullness, shine, and scalp health.
Wicked Woman Lola Dominates The Courter Reporter
The scene centers on Lola a dual figure of beauty and danger after a divorce, described as a fierce wolf in sheep's clothing. Miss Young’s performance is praised as the driving force of the picture and the story keeps focus on Lola throughout the plot.
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Miss Young
Lola
Nature Tells You The Kidney Health Clue
In Waterloo readers learn that when kidneys weaken urine reveals the issue. Doan’s Kidney Pills are praised by residents like Mrs. Clifford Olney of 618 Lincoln St for curing disordered kidneys after other doctors failed. Five boxes cured a backache, with price 50c at dealers. Foster Miller Props Batavia NY.
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Nature
Dean
Clifford Olney
Lincoln St
Cadar Fails
Iowa
Doan
Dewi
Olney
Foster iRearn
Batale
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