Gopher Iowa clash tests Minnesota title bid
Minneapolis and New Haven report previews of Big Nine football with Minnesota facing Iowa in a crucial conference game and Princeton-Dartmouth and Harvard-Brown in the East. Iowa’s Kirk likely returns. Salem out for Minnesota. betting favors Minnesota as the Big Nine race heats up.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Gophera
University of Iowa
Minnesotans
Iowa
Andeen
Chicago
Kirk
Iowa Lneup
Salem
Bawyer
Ostrom
Tewa
Raymond
Gunderson Sawyer
Trickey Ostrom
Hanson Robertson
Houghton Rosenths
Clemens Shaughnessy
Kirk Aldworth
von Lackum Tolleson
Curry McAlmon
Bréall
Parrons
McGinnis
New York
Princeton
Dartmouth
Tate
New Haven
Conn
Washington
Jefferson
Yale
Clothes of Villisca murderer may be found near city
Oct 26 Tyro residents found possible crime clothing four miles NW of the city. A checked jacket two olive overalls and tan shoes with cut knee portions were recovered. Coroner Lundquist ordered chemical tests on stains to test for blood. The clothes are linked to the ax murders of J. B. Moore and the Stillinger children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyro Bors
Willie
J. B. Moore
Thildren
Lena
Ida Stillinger
Lundquist
Committee Favors Revision of Laws
Mayor H C Thompson returned from Des Moines after a meeting of the legislative committee of the Iowa League of Municipalities. Eleven of the fifteen members attended as committees were named to draft measures for the state legislature. This marks the first year a committee of city executives rather than attorneys was used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Thompson
Des Moines
Iowa League of Municipalities
Connolly Campaign Swing Announced For Monday Events
Democrats in Waterloo prepare a large rally at the Sixth street Armory with Maurice Connolly, candidate for Congress, to speak. He will also appear in Cedar Falls on Wednesday and a rally is planned in Dunkerton tonight. Two music quartets performed at the meeting.
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Connolly
Waterloo
Armory
Sixth Street
Maurice Connolly
Congress
Sr. Connolly
Cedar Falls
T. M. Gibson
Dunkerton
City in brief highlights and local notices
A Waterloo area page collage reports court postponement in the Pearl Allen case over a diamond ring, a traveling Nebraskan betting $40 on Taft, and various local social updates. Prominent notes include theater visits by W L Busby of Quincy, Madge Jumbus lumber work near town, and upcoming banker and political speaking events across Cedar Falls, Clarksville, La Porte City, Dumont, and Gat. Several social items cover a wedding trip, a Rescue Mission sermon, and sale notices of ships-in’ apples. Local business and agricultural ties feature Bay La Launch OrchardsCo inspecting southern plantings in Baldwin County, Alabama.
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Jr.g Murtagh
Democratic County Committee
State Committee
Maynard
Clarksville
la Porte City
Dumont
Gat
Frank Boyle
Waterloo
Muncatine
Duke Naven
Southland
Mr. Naven
Bay la Launch Orchards Co
Baldwin County
Ala
Naven
Leach Addresses Iowa Dairy Plant Workers
Hon. R. H. Leach of Independence spoke to employees at the Iowa Dairy Separator works at noon. He had earlier appearances in Sheffield and Greene with Rev. T. E. Taylor of Independence also addressing crowds at both towns.
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Leach
Iowa
R. H. Leach
Independence
Congress
Iowa Dairy Separator Works
Sheffield
Greene
T. E. Taylor
Meanest Man Marries After Foil Packed Fee
In Philadelphia on October 26 a man and woman with a license surprised Rev. Thilo Gore of Camden by asking him to marry them. After the ceremony the groom handed the minister an envelope said to hold the fee. Opening it, the minister found only several pieces of tinfoil.
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Philadelphia
Thilo Gore
German Lutheran Church of
Camden
N. J
Conventions Decline Says Harvard Expert Hart
New York Oct 26 Albert Bushnell Hart Harvard government professor says state and national political conventions are doomed to natural death within a few years due to conventionitis He laments conventions as tools for bosses and sources of turbulence and misdirection He predicts presidential preference primaries may become as common as the Australian ballot within four years.
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New York
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard University
Tle
Academy of Polinical Science
Hart
Mayer's Five and Ten opens to huge opening crush
Bright Saturday morning drew 800 people to Mayer's Five and Ten Cent Store at Commercial street and Park avenue. Customers surged through the doors, grabbing at goods as clerks struggled to wrap items. The splendid, attractively priced line drew steady crowds, promising a busy new corner at the Federal Block.
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Mayer
Commercial Street
Park Avenue
Metze May Withdraw From County Recorder Race
A county rumor states H. A. Metze of Cedar Falls plans to withdraw from the progressive ticket for county recorder. Metze would file withdrawal notice next Monday, but this afternoon he neither affirmed nor denied the rumor. Chas Flummer is the Republican candidate for the same office.
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H. A. Matze
Cedar Falla
County Recorder
Metze
Chas Flummer
Cedar Falls
Birds a Farm Asset in Bird Protection Plan
The piece argues birds protect crops by insect control and urges farmers to study local birds during the rearing season. It condemns wasteful artificial destruction and calls for farmer involvement, Audubon data, and practical bird preservation for agricultural benefit.
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Audubon Society
Ladies TCG Meet at Cedar Falls
An interdenominational meeting for the women's missionary societies of Waterloo and Cedar Falls will be held Tuesday at Cedar Falls. Mrs Lydia Lord Davis of China will give an address at 3 PM and an illustrated lecture in the evening. Waterloo ladies should take the 2:05 interurban car. Supper will be served and all are invited to stay for the evening.
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Woman's Missionary Societies of
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Lydia Lord Davis
China
Sues for death of educated chimpanzee
Portland Oregon October twenty six. Trial begins in U S district court over a 200000 dollar damage claim against Northern Pacific Railroad for the death of an educated chimpanzee. The animal was described as able to dress and undress and to smoke after dinner cigars. The owner Charles Judge says the chimpanzee was cooked to death by steam from a pipe in the baggage car after its arrival from Seattle.
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Portland
Ore
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
United States District Court
Seattle
Charles Judge
Greek baker pleads guilty in pure food case
John Timolas, a Greek baker, was arraigned and pled guilty in Justice Knapy’s court to a pure food violation. He was fined $10 plus costs, total $17. Inspector C Otteson filed the information, charging Timolas with allowing cats to walk and sleep on bread offered for sale.
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John Timolas
Java
Knapy
Newan
C. Otteson
Pure Food
Reinbeck Area Social News Recaps Visits and Events
Local notes recount visits from Waterloo and Cedar Rapids residents, trips to Des Moines, and departures for cities like Chicago and New York. Several families and individuals, including Dr. Powers and Miss Marian Glines, are mentioned with social calls, travel plans, and attendance at gatherings such as a laymen missionary convention in Waterloo and a mask Halloween party at the Masonic hall.
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Reinbeck
J. N. Myers
Waterloo
A. Tee
Anita
Des Moines
Whi Gilbert
G. F. Philip
Stanhope
Martin Newcomber
Cedar Rapids
John Wilson
Rohner
Ella
Alexander
W. W. DeWolf
Cedar Falls
A. D. Cramer
Chase Burgoon
Verna Taylor
Alta Mohr
Edythe Shoemaker
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
W. H. Grant
Faribault
Miinn
Oh. Stewart
R. B. Ferguson
Archer
Traer
L. B. Hathaway
Hahlyn Rowlett
New Hampton
New York City
G. F. Rowlett
Ella Godfrey
Chicago
J. A. Godfrey
Chas. Wright
Vinton
Marian Glines
Belle Plaine
J. Q. Robinson
G. E. Shear
A. M. Campbell
Elliott White
Christian Haupt
V. A. Slessor
Amity
O. B
A. H. Moeller
Camilla Moeller
Order
Ross Reedy
Canada
Reinbeck Auto Company
James Cresswell
E. G. Meyers
DP. P. Eddy
We Farnham
C. J. Boynton
Clint Cameron
Harlowton
Mont
Geo. E. Shear
H. CC. Fabrivius
Jay Terrall
Amey
Wieterloo
G. N. Sweetser
Los Angeles
Cal
Terrall
Margaret Sternberg
Recorder
Adin Gibson
Geneseo Social Notes Include Visits and Sales
Geneseo reports Mica Helen Ringle ill last week. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Speer visit Davenport and Port Byron. R M Gann shipped hogs to Chicago Tuesday. Chas Johnson and family of Dorchester Nesb. visit Geneseo. Ladies Aid met with Mrs R J Mineker. W F S gave a chicken pie social in church parlors. C R Meeker of New Hampton visited with friends. Q J Rustey sold his Buckingham stock to Missouri buyer. Oscar Speer building a new double corn crib. Geneseo Threshing Co finished a full run of threshing.
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Geneseo
Mica Helen
Ringle
Andrew Speer
Davenport
Port Byron
Lil
R. M. Gann
Chicago
Chas, Johnson
Dorchester
Nesb
Ladies’ Aid Society
R J. Mineker
C. R. Meeker
New Hampton
Dysart
Q. J. Rustey
Buckingham
Missouri
Oscar Speer
Geneseo Threshing Company
Man Wanted Under Arrest in Chicago
Sheriff Shores learned this afternoon that John Alexa, sought in Waterloo on a charge of obtaining goods by false pretenses, is under arrest in Chicago. He will depart tonight to bring the prisoner back, waiving requisition papers. A Mason City dispatch notes about a dozen counterfeit checks drawn on firms there and cashed in Waterloo totaling nearly 140 dollars, signed by J. Robinson. Officers there have not clus.
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Mason City
Waterloo
Tay
J. Robinson
Washingtons Mount Vernon Home and Tomb Tour Draws Crowds
Mt Vernon near the Potomac showcases George and Martha Washington in a near-original state. Visitors see the mansion, gardens, and the simple brick tomb with a biblical inscription. Guards secure access while rooms remain sealed. the grounds feature a well, old furnishings, and Napoleons’ gift among rich horticulture.
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Mt. Vernon
George Washington
Potomac
National Capital
George
Martha Washington
United States
Washington
Napoleon
Behind the Brew: US Beer Made From Many Ingredients
A historical analysis reveals American beer contains vast quantities of barley malt, corn, rice, grape sugar and glucose, plus hops and other grains. Officials note more than two dozen variations exist, with brewers guarding trade secrets since 1896.
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United States
Milwaukee
St. Louis
New York
Maine
California
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Trade Secrets Promised but Confidential in Alcohol Industry
A passage notes requests to the agriculture department for commissioner data, skillfully refused. It outlines a long list of extra components used in American beer, labeled as trade secrets, with proportions undisclosed and judged by their role in the final brew.
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Department of Agriculture
Thendustry
Richard Fay Dies at 72 After Ills of Age
Richard Fay 72, died at his home 1223 Berth avenue yesterday from complications due to old age. Born in County Galway Ireland in 1840 he came to the United States at age three. He lived in Illinois then Iowa before settling in Waterloo. He married Bridget Crown January 3 1872 who survives with eight children. Funeral at Sacred Heart church Monday at 9 conducted by Father Lenihan with burial at Calvary.
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Richard Fay
Berth Avenue
County Galway
Ireland
United States
Illinois
Iowa
Waterloo
Mr. Fay
Bridget Crown
Catherine
Leo
Winnifred
Jay
Martin
Denver
Colo
Great Falls
Mont
Jane
Harvey
Jesup
Freeport
J. Sweeney
John Goodfellow
la Porte City
Sacred Heart Church
Lenihan
Calvary
The Dangerous Fly Addressed by Dr Woods Hutchinson
A Washington address by Dr Woods Hutchinson before the American Civics association condemns flies as pervasive pests. He likens them to filthy habits, warns of fines for premises with brood, and argues cleaning, fly paper, and screens are misused funds.
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Jal
American Civics Association
Washington
Woods Hutchinson
Destroy Moths With Heated Brick and Vinegar Method
Tita recommends a closet moth eradication method using a preheated brick placed on a pan, covered with hot vinegar poured over the brick, then the closet kept closed for 24 hours to kill eggs larvae and any live pests.
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Wii
Tita
Registration Unsatisfactory In Waterloo District
Registration totals show 4824 votes registered over the first three days, with 2105 in West Waterloo and 2737 in East Waterloo. Officials say lack of signatures stems from avoiding petition work, boards run late tonight and offer one final chance next Saturday.
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West Waterloo
East Waterloo
Teddy
Taft
Woody
Clearing house banks show reserve excess of 4 million
The weekly statement from New York reports banks and trust companies hold 4,024,000 in excess reserve, a drop of 5,384,950 from last week. Loans and specie fell notably while net deposits declined and circulation rose. total cash reserves reached 400,998,000 with 25 percent cash reserve among trust companies.
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New York
Greater
Greeley Letter as a Passport in Spain
A traveler in Spain lacked his passport after leaving it at a hotel. He flashed a letter from Horace Gresley, inspected it briefly, and the officials waved him through with a Buenos día. The incident suggests the letter looked enough like a passport to satisfy the officers as a stand in for travel documents.
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Jowa
Gophers
Ing
Buchanan
Boyce
Noor Majestic Theatre
Mernt
Nebraska
Pearl Allen
D. H. Hill
Frank F. Knapp
Harry Fen
Kate Fee
City
A. F. Raymond
Dakota
W. L. Busby
Empire Theatre
Quincy
Ill
A. J. Busby
Dubuque
Marshalltown
Ore. EK
Taimbus
Port Dodge
Mrs. Simpson
A. B. Graves
Waterloo Rescue Mission
Tts
Casebeer
Commercial
Fifth Streets
Waterloo Mission
Fifth
Commercial Streets
Supt. Hughes
Parson
Harvard
Will HA. Metze
Rage
Sues
Eeinbeck
Jeneseo
Teem Eens
Aed
Peel Mee Sear Bae
Pet Abz
Ey Ee
Wee Ae
Sate
Seen Nee Nee
Peter Eae
G. P. Care Courier
Land
C. G. Wilcox
4Th St
South Street
Cedar Falls Road
J. W. Rath
Mullen
Pickett
2Nd St
Sullivan
Prospect Street
Allen
Parsons Music House
Broadway
Theadeway
J. Ja Galloway
Black Hawk
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