Fortnightly club discusses mining and coal safety
The Fortnightly Club met at the public library to hear Ira L. Craig of Citizens Gas & Electric discuss inventions and processes used in modern mining. Mrs. Walter W. H. Schwedler outlined coal varieties and reserves, warning that current usage may exhaust supplies in 30 to 50 years. a discussion on remedial safety measures followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library East
B. J. Howrey
Ira L. Craig
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Austin Burt
Craig
Walter W. H. Schwedler
Howrey
Chamberlin
J. 5S. Tuthill
Church Announcements and Meetings This Saturday
A rummage and apron sale at First Presbyterian Church is planned for Saturday. Lincoln circle of the Ladies of the G A R holds a regular meeting Friday afternoon with important business to be decided. The Sunday music committee will meet at Emmanuel Evangelical Church at 3 p m Sunday. All churches urged to have music committees represented to list seat names. Sh O O M meets in K PL hall tonight.
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H. Babcock
E. M. Storm
Industrial Society of the First Congregational Church
South Street
Harriett. MacEachron
Alicea Bickley
LR. McMurray
Eleventh Street
Alaska
I. L. Hildebrand
Wessell
Cornwall
Ladies’ Social Union
Ladies’ Social Union of the Universalist Church
F.C. Platt
Third Street East
L AL Ut Ler
First Presbyterian Church
Lincoln Circle
The
Sunday Organization
Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Lafayette Street
Park Avenue
K. PL Hall
Fannie R
Ninety Six Million United States Census Anthem
Poem by Paul West published in the New York World urges reflection on national pride and equality. It contrasts marching pride with humility, noting the vast population of ninety six million and the need to recognize others’ worth while celebrating American unity. It highlights domestic costs and foreign considerations before urging shared responsibility.
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United States
Tam
Sam
Paul West
New York World
Boiler Explosion Kills Engineer on Illinois Train
Belle Plaine Iowa Oct 20 A boiler explosion on a locomotive heading north on the Hartwick branch of the Chicago and Northwestern killed engineer Edward Kollman and fatally injured fireman FL Dehster and brake man Frank Flora. All three were Belle Plaine residents.
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Belle Plaine
Hartwick
Chicago & Northwestern
Edward Kollman
FL Dehster
Frank Flora
Balloonists Survive 18000 Foot Fall Over Lake Nipissing
Lieutenant Vogt and W F Assman of Hamburg SI fell 18000 feet during an International balloon race from St Louis to Canada. Both were stunned. Assman suffered a broken arm and a wrist artery cut. They drifted in the basket for hours before being rescued by Cherokee Indians who ferried them to Howassam Ontario after landing on a barren island populated by seagulls and birds.
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Chicago
Til
St. Louis
Canada
Vogt
W. F. Assman
Hamburg SI
Germany
Lake Nipissing
Howassam
Ontario
Melba Receives Royal Command For London Coronation
Melba's current American and Canadian tour has grown with royal approval to sing at Gale in London for King George's coronation. The diva's voice draws massive admiration from students and fans, with record crowds in Toronto and Winnipeg. Oxygen cylinders were needed on stage in Winnipeg due to the overwhelming audience.
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Melba
London
King George
Toronto
Winnipeg
Hawthorne postmaster held on $5000 shortage charge
Chicago reports Adam Rapp once Hawthorne Illinois postmaster for eleven years was arrested after disappearing last spring with an alleged $5000 shortage. He was brought to Chicago in cuffs, jailed on $3000 bail, and found with only a five cent piece. He had been working as a tea and coffee salesman in Muncie Indiana under an assumed name. He called himself a good fellow.
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Chicago
Adam Rapp
Hawthorne
Ill
United States
Rapp
Muncie
Ind
Tye
Monon Railroad
Polk Street
Pigs Is Pigs Cited In Supreme Court
Washington government cites the humorous "Pigs 8 pigs" story as authority for the Carmack amendment in the Hepburn rate law. Kenyon argues the carrier system makes proof difficult for the shipper and relief lies in streamlined claims across connecting carriers. Judge Joseph J. Larna of Augusta is mentioned in the argument.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
William S. Kenyon
Kenyon
Joseph J. Larna
Augusta
Georgia counsel argues amendment limits shipper freedom
Ga counsels for Atlantic Coast Line contend the amendment interferes with the shipper liberty who might accept a lower rate to exempt the carrier from liability but cannot. Justice White notes this limit might support public policy to sustain the law. Judge Lamar says legality of two rate types remains to be decided.
Dietz Family Denied Bail In Wisconsin Case
In Eau Claire on October 20 bail was refused for John F. Dietz Mrs. Dietz and their son Leslie by Judge Wickham. They were brought from Hayward and jailed pending a hearing set for next Wednesday. Myra Dietz agreed to appear on vaudeville to aid the family finances despite objections from her lawyer.
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Eau Claire
Wis
John F. Dietz
Dietz
Leslie
Wickham
Madden
Ashley
Hayward
Rubin
Myra Dietz
D CASS SICK AT WAVERLY HOTEL
Claude D Cass general manager of the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway is ill with malarial fever at the Former hotel in Waverly. He has overseen Waverly extension work for three weeks and was taken ill last Monday. Fever has reached 104 but recovery is hoped. travel home was postponed due to bad weather.
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Waterloo
Winnifred Jennings
Cedar Falls
James M. Edwards
J. B. Jennings
Titus Lowe
M. E. Church
Chivega
J. H. Edwards
Waterioo
Cedar Heights
James Wilson
East Waterton High School
Iowa Strate College
Ames
Galena Iron Works
Galena
Ilowa Dairy
State Teachers’ College
Indianapolis
Ind
Claude D.cass
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway
Waverly
Cass
Wonders of Iowa climate shown in harvest notes
Mrs. E. E. Sage of Bennington township gathered four quarts of strawberries for supper last evening and Mrs. F. Austin of 421 Denver street picked ten more for family and guests. Both reports highlight peppers and beans as late season crops and the vegetables remaining good.
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Iowa
E. E. Sage
Bennington Township
F. Austin
Denver Street
Health and Beauty Advice by Mrs Mae Martyn
Health tips on blood tonic liver regulator facial lotions hair tonics and wrinkle reduction from readers. Kardene parnotis spurmax canthrax can provide skin improvement scalp care and hair strength while delatone and crystal remedies address facial hair and eye strain. Readers include Annette Fannie R Victoria Enid S and Miss H A with practical do it yourself formulas.
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Mae Martyn
Victoria
Slimming Promise from Marmola Prescription Tablets
An advertisement claims excess fat can be safely reduced using Marmola Prescription Tablets. It describes hereditary tendencies and unhealthy eating as causes, promises 10 to 16 ounces daily loss, and states a Detroit firm offers the product at 75 cents per large case.
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Marmola Co
Monroe Ave
Detroit
Mich
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Locust Street
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Second Street East
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Wellville
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