First Factory School Opens At Litchfield Co Footing
The first state trade school operated by a factory in partnership with Iowa State College opened at Litchfield Manufacturing Co. Forty three young men from all departments enrolled in a four month course in mechanical drawing. Lectures by C H Johnson and Clarence Shiplet started with strong approval and promises of future cooperation from company leaders to improve wages and working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Litchfield Manufacturing Co
C. H.johnson
Ames
Clarence E. Shiplet
Johnson
Ais
Shiplet
Emmciency Club
H. K. Litchfield
Spesks
Shipjet
Bower
Coffee Harm Alleged By Caffeine Critics
A University Haaten College expert in Kansas City warns that even one cup of coffee or tea daily raises brain irritability and fatigue products in the nervous system. He explains caffeine from beverages does not aid elimination of fatigue but increases its production, urging safer alternatives like Instant Postum as a healthier replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.wilsom Robinson
University Haaten College
Kansas City
Java
Cotton Revolt Worries President and Cotton Policy
President Wilson frets over southern congressmen resisting a war tax bill amid cotton grower opposition. He favors passing the Lever bill to regulate cotton warehouses and warehouse receipts, and a banking-law amendment to raise available credits by about 150 million dollars, while opposing bond issues for cotton aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry
Texas
Wilson
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Iowa Patents Granted Week Ended Oct 13 1914
The Des Moines patent office report lists Iowa inventors with granted patents including Silage handling apparatus by J L Beane Legrand. Tank heater by John H Bernhard McGregor. Metallic power belts by E A Bohlman Cedar Rapids and H A Bohl Sagney Jr Chicago. Well digging apparatus by Robt Brewater and J Gottertz Sheldon. Clathes wringer by J B Condon assigned to P H Kelly Clinton. Rural mail delivery apparatus by Clement C Lavasser and D M Morris Mastelle. Dolly shaft bearing for washing machine by G W Lewis Grinnell. Check tower stake by David N Luse Rockwell City. Traction engine and Plow by Hans and Hang Schlicht Walnut. Burglar proof safe by E E Thompson Cedar Rapids. Resilient wheel by Peter Tusseling Pella. Horse tie by Henry Wietmer Donita. Lock by Jus M Wright Keokuk. Also a note to see Alice Dayce and Tom Moore at Crystal Theatre.
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Willfred C. Lane
Crocker Building
Des Moines
Alfred J. Banks
Montour
J. L
Beane
Legrad
H. DeBuhr
J. W. DeBuhr
Legrand
John H. Bernhard
McGregor
E. A. Bohlman
Cedar Rapids
J. E. Cagney, Jr
Chicago
H. A. Bohlman
J. E. Sagney, Jr
Robt
Brewater
J. Gottertz
Sheldon
Clatbes Wringer
J. B. Condon
P. H. Kelly
Clinton
Brush
Frank I
French
Preston
Watlock
E. J. Hodges
Algona
Clement C. Lavasser
D. M. Morris
Mastelle
G.W. Lewis
Grinnell
Atake
David N. Luse
Rockwell City
Traction Engine
Hans Schlicht
Walnut
Hang Schlicht
E. E. Thompson
Cefar Rapids
Peter Tusseling
Pella
Henry Wietmer
Donita
Jus
M. Wright
Keokuk
First Junior Odd Fellows Club Organized in Clinton Iowa
The Lincoln lodge in Clinton Iowa formed the first junior order of Odd Fellows in the world on October 15 1914. High school students age 10 to 21 will join and upon turning 21 move to the parent lodge. Officers include Will J. Tafford Edward Lindmier James Spaulding and Ray Boyd.
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Order of
Odd Fellows
Order of Odd Kellowe
A. D
Lincoln
Odd Pellay
Clinton
Iowa
James Spaulding
John Phelpe
Marion Russell
Tafford
Edward Lindmier
Bruce Hale
Will J. Tafford
Ray Boyd
United States
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Tutford
Order of Odd Fellows
Lincoln Lodge
Grand Lodge
Awful Warfare Waged by Church
A Central Christian church declares war amid a mock siege led by General L C Moore to capture Fort Cain. Officers present include Captain Mildred Richardson and Lieutenant Frank Barnett. The ceremony features trenches, fuel, and a cannibalistic roast of sausages, with a parade of sympathizers and a future honor roll levy.
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Central Christian Church
L. C. Moore
Christian Endeavor
Fort Cain
Mildred Richardson
Frank Barnett
Moore
Social Committee
The
Christian Endeavorers
Piety Hill
Resignation of Rev A J Mekal at Oelwein church
The Rev A J H Mekal long time pastor of Calvary Baptist and former assistant at First Baptist Watering has resigned his pastorate at Oelwein after four years of service. He announced stepping down from the role effective immediately.
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A. JH. Mekal
Calvary Baptist
Ehurch
First Baptist
Ehured
Watering
Mia
Oelwein
Minister Accepts Call To Nebraska Church
A pastor spoke at a union service in a Nebraska church on Sunday evening showing a letter from another church, denying he is leaving Oelwein due to size. He cited calls to St Paul and Ottumwa in letters he held.
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Nebraska
Methodist
Oelwein
St. Paul
Ottumwa
Would Have Drink Interests Pay
Seattle reporting Governor West criticized the saloon system and urged state-wide prohibition. He advocated a drunkards home funded by the liquor industry if the state remains wet, arguing old veterans should spend their last days away from state bounty while recounting battles with alcohol. Crystal Theatre advert shows Maktenplere event with doyce and Tom Moors.
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Seattle
Wash
Sundar
West
John Barleycarn
Hunger Striker Halts Protest Returns to Work
Prisoner Andy Haley alias Murphy, a 39 year old plumber from Peoria, ended a five day hunger strike after receiving bread and water only. He was jailed for drunkenness, refused to work, and endured a ball and chain punishment before finally eating and assisting briefly at the city hall.
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Andy
Haley
Murphy
Peoria
Comet Visteele Seen By Waterloo Residents
Residents in Waterloo report seeing a bright comet in the morning sky with the naked eye. Local observers describe a large glow visible before sunrise as the object moves across the heavens.
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Waterloo
Greek church meeting to organize in Independence
Independence notes report a Greek community group planning a 2 pm Sunday meeting at the Fifth and Commercial hall to form a church, with talks, committees, and initial fundraising. Ephraim Leach, longtime city leader and former vice president of the First National Bank, died at 79 after decades in Independence. A wooden ox yoke from 1836, linked to J Shean’s grandfather, is shown in a Fourth Street East display window drawing public curiosity.
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Grenaks
Independencs
Ephriam Leach
Robert EB. Leach
iFirst National Bank
Dioneer
Fourth Street
Clint C. Shean
Delaware County
Ohio
Jshean
4. C. Clark
Hotel Inspectors Visit Des Moines and Cedar Rapids
Alessis Christian and Jedrick, operators of the Savey and Elliott hotels in Des Moines and the Allison in Cedar Rapids, stayed last night with Horton and Holden of the Russell-Siamson hotel. They arrived on a visit of inspection after hearing much about the Cleganne and cosmiple tenare of the focal hotel.
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Alessis
Christian and
Jedrick
Savey and
Elliott
Des Moines
Allison
Cedar Rapids
Messrs. Horton & Holden
Russell-Siamson Hotel
Cleganne
Cosmiple Tenare
Focal Hotel
Announcs
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Growth and Scalp Relief
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a tonic that nourishes roots, stimulates new hair growth, and removes dandruff with one application. It claims to suit oily, dry, or brittle hair, restoring brightness and vigor and relieving itching and tangling. The product is sold by Wangs Bros. Co. and druggists everywhere.
Asthmador Guaranteed To Relieve Asthma
Dr Rudolph Schifmann promotes Asthmador cigarettes with a bold guarantee through J K Joder & Son Waterloo Iowa and Dr J Sehistiva St Paul Minnesota. He claims rapid relief for bronchial asthma and offers refunds if customers are not satisfied. Offers nationwide supply via local druggists under the same guarantee.
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J. K. Joder& Son
West
Fourth Street
Waterloo
Rudolph Schifmann
I. RK
Joder & Son
Asrhinador
J. Sehistiva
St. Payh Minn
Infant Twin Goes To Hospital For Operation
Jean 13 month old son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Garvin 930 Riehl was taken to Presbyterian hospital yesterday for an urgent operation. The little boy was operated on at 8 o clock and reports morning indicated he would recover rapidly. Jean and Dean are twins and Jean has always been the stronger.
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Jean
Wayne Garvin
Home Remedy Promises Quick Cough Relief With Pinex
Advertises a cough remedy using Pinex and syrup for rapid relief. Claims to heal inflamed membranes, loosen phlegm, and stop persistent coughs. Includes dosing, cost about 54 cents, and money back guarantee from The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Pinox Co
Ft. Wayne
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First Factory School
Mate Agriculturel College
O. H. Jokpcom
Myr. Johnson
H. L. Litchfield
Achogla
Edison
W. T. Hutcheng
Nicholson
Alice Dayce
Tom Moore
Crystal Theatre
Junior Club OF Odd Fellows
Clinton Youths Vrojecl New Organization
Nickel
SWECN
Lambert
Pullin Gate
Crystal Theatre Today
Doyce
Tom Moors
Dorset
Mately
Stowaway
Alice Swoyce
Ona
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