Iowa Supreme Court Fight Over Rock Island Liquor Shipments
Des Moines reports state and federal courts clash over liquor shipments. Rock Island Railroad defies Iowa delivery limits while Webb Kenyon laws supersede state rules. Chicago injunction shapes whether interstate alcohol moves bypass Iowa law. Prohibition forces and liquor interests plan funding and legal challenges to delay repeal through the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rock Island
Iowa
Hamm Brewing Company
Miinois
Ioawa
Hock Island
Chicago
Welb-Kenyon
Forces of Lawn
A. A. Coates
Iowa Prohibitory Ampoandment Association
George Couwson
Fort Dodge
Cryst
Two Postmaster Shortage Cases Heard in Cedar Rapids
Two U S postmaster cases were heard this week in Cedar Rapids federal court. Otis Le Kepler of Mt Vernon and Jacob A Oxley of Kenwood faced shortages cited by inspectors. Kepler pleaded guilty and paid a fine of 309 dollars. Oxley pleaded not guilty and awaits trial with the shortfall fully reimbursed.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Focal Bank
Viness Sam
Federal District Court
Otif le Kepler
Mt. Vernon
Federal Grand Jury
Kepler
Federal
Freer
Cornell College
Stuckestager
Reed
Oxley
Jacob A. Oxley
Kenwood
Griffith
Post Office
Norwalk Good Roads Group Forms to Link to Polk County Road
Des Moines Oct 13 Slow road improvements in one county spark civic energy to connect Norwalk to the Polk county line and thence to Des Moines. The Norwalk Good Roads Improvement Association forms with 78 charter members and 400 in subscriptions led by D F Martens president. They seek county aid and Norwalk city gravel work to complete a three mile link to the Polk road, creating a ten mile continuous surfaced route to Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Norwalk
Warren County
Martens
Board of Supervisors
Polk County
Henry Sampson
Greene town adds new residences and growth as additions rise
Greene reports growth with multiple new additions in use this year. The Watterson addition north of town sees sold lots and a bungalow by Wm Pfoutz as water mains extend. High School addition by Ingalls and Sanford near the high school includes street plats and street grading with electric wires and soon water lines. Ingalls and Sanford build three modern homes and plan more. A third addition by C Mather on town edge features new buildings and a planned dwelling this fall with a dedicated street to Will Blake farm. Brethren church members complete an eight room parsonage. Frank Kessler, Mrs. Crandall, A Hurd, and Take Kiefer erect cottages and houses.
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Greene
Watterson
Wr. Pfoutz
Ingalls and Sanford
Electric Light Company
C. M. Mather
Will Blake
Brethren Church
Frank Kessler
O. L. Crandall
A. Hurd
Kiefer
Manuaketa Man Found Dead in School Out House
Clinton October 13 George Shannon formerly of Manuaketa was found dead Monday morning in the Hess school out-house hanging by a wire after a prior failed hanging using suspenders. His wife, Shannon's wife, has been missing since Saturday evening after a domestic quarrel report says, with police fearing foul play. A son said a quarrel occurred before they disappeared and a thorough search of the premises is underway.
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Clinton
George Shannon
Manuaketa
Doad
Hess School
Tie
Shannon
Hareness
Hear
Iowa mare is champion at Panama-Pacific exposition
Ames reports Maple Grave Snow, a two year old Percheron filly owned by Towal State college, won the grand championship in the Percheron mare class at the Panama Pacific exposition. The filly was purchased last March from J. O. Singmaster, Keota, Iowa, by Prof. W. H. Pow and is part of the animal husbandry program.
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Ames
Maple Grave Snow
Towal State College
J. O. Singmaster
Keota
W. H. Pow
Animal Husbandry Department
Dean C. F. Curtiss
Towa
Woman bootlegger fined in Floyd County Court
Charles City October 13 Mrs Ernestina Lewke was fined 900 or 100 days in jail for maintaining a nuisance by selling liquor in her Charles City home. Judge J Ed Clark presided in Floyd County district court yesterday based on official complaint.
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Charles City
Ernestina Lewke
J. Ed. Clark
Floyd County
Turner Estate Divided Among Heirs After Probate
The will of Mrs. George A. Turner was probated in district court. The succession divides an estate valued about 3100,000 between real and personal property. Heirs include two sisters in Minneapolis a brother in Anamoose North Dakota and several nieces and nephews some residing in Germany.
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Marshamtown
George A. Turner
District Court
Salvax Kidney Remedy Ad From Wangler Bros Co
An old advertisement promotes Salvax as a quick relief for kidney troubles and related symptoms. It promises money back if the worst kidney disorder is not removed and notes Wangler Bros. Co as the selling druggists with a full refund guarantee.
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Salvax
Eurely
Wangler Bros. Co
Selvax
Tfil
Wang
First annual Iowa Newspaper Men conference at Iowa City
Iowa City hosts the first annual Iowa Newspaper Men conference on November 12 and 13 under the aegis of the State University of Iowa. James Keeley of Chicago will address the opening session on The Newspaper, with other speakers planned on publishing business and various facets of town newspaper work. The event includes a smoker, a campus and city tour, and attendance at the Ames game.
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Towa City
Iowa
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Southern Town
Jews City
Des Moines
James Keeley
Chicago
Macbride
Tuen Thaw
Commercial Club of
University
The
Athletic Association
Ames-Towa
Nervous Exhaustion Ad Promotes Pink Pills Treatment
An advertisement outlines nervous exhaustion or neurasthenia with symptoms such as irritability worry and headaches and recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood nourishing tonic. It notes benefits for neurasthenia anemia and urges start of treatment and diet. Offers books and mail order details from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady New York.
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Williates
Zemo Promises Quick Relief For Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a cure for eczema ringworm and rashes. It claims instant relief, cleansing and soothing properties, and notes the liquid is non greasy and easy to apply. The ad mentions 5 cents or one dollar for an extra bottle and lists Cleveland as the origin.
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Cleveland
Relief for Indigestion in Five Minutes With Diapepsin
An old newspaper ad promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for sour stomach, gas, heartburn, and indigestion. It claims quick relief within five minutes, tasteless formula, and no need for laxatives. It urges readers to ask a pharmacist to show the fifty cent package and promises renewed appetite and a clean feeling in stomach and intestines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Squeaking Kidneys Warning and Remedy Ad
An old advertisement urges prompt action for kidney trouble marked by back pain loss of appetite dark urine and fatigue. It touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Haarlem Holland with prices 25 or 1.00 and guarantees money back if relief is not achieved.
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Haarlem
Holland
Fiaarlem
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Rocksland Line
Art Dodge
Suys Coates
Coates
Prohibitory Amendment Association
Coulen
Sloux City
Iquor Association
Sioux City
Hiquor
Supreme Court
Uncle Sam
Eral Court
Warpenter Sulictines
Men of
Iowa State Bank
Jeferson
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth and Mulberry Streets
East Side
Edward Molloy
James Black
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
Mac Laemera
Natura
Newsro
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Wangler Bros
East Fourth Street
O. L. McDermott
O. J. Miller
West Fourth Street
Phelps Glasses
Jefferson Street
Dental
Water Sts
Kentucky
Young Coal Co
West Third Street
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