Elimination of Title Contenders Looms in Major Football Day
Eastern and western grid battles decide contenders across many conferences. Iowa versus Minnesota headlines local interest with Hawkeyes hopeful for a rare victory as Chicago meets Purdue. Yale, Harvard, Michigan and others feature prominent matchups with several key outcomes shaping the title race. High school games in Des Moines area also on tap with West Des Moines and Fort Dodge drawing attention.
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Iowa
Illnois
Northwestern
Evanston
Michigan Aggies
Nebraska
Michigan
Syracuse
New York
Yost
Harvard
Yale
Oberlin
Army
Holy Cross
Navy
Western Reserve
Chicago
Purdue
Minnesota
Towa
Mads
Kansas
Kansas Aggies
Missouri
Antes
Aggies
Pennsylvania
Carlisle
South Dakota
Notre Dame
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Washington & Jefferson
Physician Advised Fat Building Tablet For Weight Gain
A physician promotes Sargol as a fat building aid for thin people who fail to gain weight. He says six key elements improve digestion and red blood cell production, enabling weight gain of three to five pounds weekly when taken with each meal. Sold by Joder Pharmacy with a weight gain guarantee.
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Joder Pharmacy
Des Moines to Dedicate Tabernacle Sunday Revival
Des Moines tabernacle for the Sunday revival campaign will be dedicated next Wednesday night. The event marks the chorus debut under Prof. George Achley Brewster with Rev. Edward Burnett and Dr. John L. Hitman among speakers. Thousands expected for welcome from churches and city leaders.
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Des Moines
P. B. Sherriff
John L. Hitman
Edward Bmnett
G. G. Thomas
Sherriff
Charles 5
Medbury
F. 2. Goodell
Finsl
Tabernacle
Foreman Fells 258 Feet in Mine Shaft Rescue Hope
Des Moines reports J A Habb top foreman at Kampy mine of Saylor Coal succumbs to fall from the 258 foot shaft. He clutched the rope center shaft and saved himself from certain death. He suffered bone burns and rib fractures but is resting at Methodist hospital with even recovery chances per Dr Woods.
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Des Moines
J. A. Habb
Kampy
Saylor Coal Company
Woods
Methodist Hospital
Mrs Seney Seeks 823000 Damages in Fatal Great Western Suit
Edith Seney of Mason City files federal court claim for 23000 death damages after husband George Sener was killed at Thorn ton station by a Great Western engine while running to catch a train. Original suit began in Franklin county district court and was removed to federal court for the November term.
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Mason City
Edith Seney
Fort Dodge
Great Western
George Sener
Thornton
Seney
Franklin County
Two Injured When Engine Exploded Near Holtman Farm
On Oct 24 at the Holtman farm three miles south of Little Cedar an engine exploded destroying a water tank and starting a blaze that damaged a threshing outfit. Two men were injured Charles Wilson had an eye injury from flying debris and Niel Wilson was burned while under the engine as the wagonette oats burned. The blast also sent fire toward a straw pile and damaged nearby property.
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Okage
Charles Wilson
Niel Wilson
Holtman Farm
Little Cedar
Carlisle Wife Seeks 20000 Alimony in Divorce Suit
Des Moines Oct 24 A divorce petition in district court shows Mary Lounsberry asks 20000 alimony from J H Lounsberry a wealthy farmer near Carlisle. She accuses him of violent temper vexatious unbearable cruel and inhuman treatment and says he refused to provide funds for clothes while she must support herself.
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Des Moines
J. H. Lounsberry
Car Mele
Tthe
Mary Lounsberry
Le Quatte Heads Iowa Admen Association
Towa City October 24 report: T W Le Quatte of Des Moines advertising manager of Successful Farming and treasurer of the Associated Advertising clubs of the World was elected president of the Associated Advertising clubs of Iowa at the annual meeting yesterday afternoon. C Cossna of Davenport named first vice president. other officers named Geo Banta Iowa City second vice president, Frank C Kip Dex Moines secretary, and Adam Reinemund Muscatine treasurer.
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Towa City
Seven Deputies On Watch For Wegener
Des Moines Oct 24 Sheriff Griffin keeps seven deputies on Wegener chase as he searches for the missing Valley Junction saloonist accused in the kidnapping and robbers of Charles Astorarth. Griffin says Wegener is not out of Des Moines and has been sheltered there. Griffin also claims West was seen in Des Moines within the last day.
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Des Moines
Hol. Wegener
Valley Junction
Charles Astorarth
Twelve Year Old Boy Attemps Suicide in Adel Home
Leo Ruggles a 12 year old fourth grader attempted to kill himself with a .22 rifle at his relative Harry Grants Adel home. He tried to shoot his heart but shot his abdomen instead. His condition is serious but believed to be improving as he receives care. The act followed punishment by his father M Ruggles for missing classes.
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Adel
Leo Ruggles
M. Ruggles
Harry Grant
Perry Officer Fires at Colleague in Street Altercation
On a Perry street corner J. O Malley and G M Anderson, both police officers, exchanged words. O Malley struck Anderson, who fired twice. one shot hit O Malley in the right arm. Anderson was arrested on assault with intent to murder and released on $1,000 bond. O Malley posted bond and faced assault charges.
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Bond
O'Malley
Davenport to Gly. Employ Men for City Projects
Davenport announces a plan to hire Davenport citizens for fall and winter public works. The council ordered Commissioner J. W. Crowley to estimate costs before fixing the bond issue amount. Preference for married men and job creation during hardship are stated goals.
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Davenport
Gct
Leomon to Have God Defense as Love Suit Heads to Trial
Dr W W Pearson faces a $50000 breach of promise suit from Mrs Ethel Millk Love with his attorney stating he will mount ample defense. Pearson declined to comment and an earlier settlement attempt was kept private. Mrs Love, who obtained a divorce from Otla Love in 1908 with $150 monthly alimony and the Forest Drive homestead, did not disclose further details.
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Dex Moines
W. W. Pearson
Ethel Millk Love
Lia
Thomas Chescire
Pearson
Cheshire
Peat ‘Son
Dr. Pearson
W. A. McHenry
Linden Notes and Local Moves Track October Visits
Mrs. Fred Kahler and children visited her mother in Riceville and returned. George K. Dirdsal from Los Angeles on business. Floyd H. Cole bought the Birisall place at 2028 Lafayette. A. F. Fox moved to Isaac Davis house on Lafayette. Floyd E. Cole owns a pair of rac-ccidents likely.
Linden community notices and social events listed
Local Linden society items describe a Halloween bag sale, a Christmas supper, and the Linden Masons gathering with plans for a January event. Notices mention visitors and attendees from nearby towns, plus routine farm and home repairs and a hospital update. Foley Cathartive Tablets advertisements conclude the snippet.
Death of Roy P. Gholson at Capitol Hill Bank
Roy P. Gholson aged 32, president and organizer of Capitol Hill State Bank in Denver, died last Tuesday at his home due to uraemia after a two week illness. Born in Kevil, Kentucky, he had lived in Denver six years and his widow is Laura Wels before her marriage.
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Denver
Colo
Roy P. Gholson
Laura Wels
Waterloo
Capitol Hill State Bank
Adame Street
Gholson
Help
Kevil
Capitol Hill Bank
North Denver organizer linked to Masons and church
The fragment mentions a principal organizer tied to a bank in North Denver, with affiliations to the Masons and a local Presbyterian church, along with family members and a funeral detail noting service Friday afternoon at 2790 o'clock and interment at Parcquount. Also includes a block of real estate transfers in Waterloo and Cadarrla.
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North Denver Bank
Masons
Contr Presbyterian Church
Fur
Patrquount
Corn Bumper Harvest Report From Montrose North Dakota
J M Miles, former resident near the old paper mill, sends corn samples from Montrose North Dakota. He notes a white corn variety with a large kernel and perfect ear and supplies a letter urging broader local booster effort beyond Waterloo. He reports finishing husking a field yielding 80 bushels.
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J. M. Miles
Montrose
N. D
Courter
Waterloo
S S S to aid blood health and skin relief
An advertisement touts S S S as a powerful blood purifier and tonic. It claims to cleanse the blood without harming stomach bones joints or nerves and promises relief from skin eruptions and tiredness. The Swift Specific Co advertises the medicine from Atlanta Georgia and offers medical guidance through its department.
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Memcine
S&s
Rou
Swift Specifier Co
Swift
Atlanta
Unclear fragment on corn yields and seed plans
Fragment discusses yellow and white corn samples, comparing yields. Mentions seed corn timing by September and having a supply, with a question about Iowa's performance.
Foley’s Cough Remedy Named For Children
A reader letter from Mase, Michigan endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound to ease croup in children. The note claims the product opens air passages, stops coughing, and brings quiet breathing, praising its effectiveness for youngsters.
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Cnour
Clara Iuway
Turold Bory
Mase
Mich
Loney
Hamilton Owns Saloon Block in Cedar Rapids Case
A Marion county record inspection reported by the Repistor & Leader ties property ownership to Democrat candidate for governor. It notes John Th. Hamilton gained a stake in Cedar Rapids saloon property with dates August 4, 1884 and January 15, 1802 and mentions an electric railroad car model.
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Democratie Vans Dichte
Povernet
Jynancialty
Lie Ligner
Vons Malnes Register & Leaver
Cedar Rapids
Pirat
Vrank
Shodola
Cehuenn
Marion
The
Repistor & Leader
Fnvernor
Mamilton
Aemairen
Quid
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A Lackawanna New York woman describes relief after six years of misery post childbirth. The ad extols Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for female disorders including displacements inflammation and anemia. It invites letters for confidential advice to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. with a woman reader handling responses.
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Lydia
Pinksham
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. PF
KreamMen
Electric Avenue
Lackawanna
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkhem
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