Phelps Dodge Gains Control Of Rock Island System
Pelps, Dodge & Co. have acquired control of the 8,000 mile Rock Island system long led by Moore Reid. Arthur Curtis James will become chairman of the finance committee, with Moore and Daniel G. Reid remaining as directors. Phelps Dodge signals readiness to aid improvement and financing as Wall Street notes losses in Rock Island securities amid rumored receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rock Island
William H
James H. Moore
Reid
Moore
Rock Island Securities
Phelps, Dodge & Co
Pearson-Farquhar
Rock ‘md
Lehigh Valley
Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Wall Street
Wabarh Apd
Phelsis, Dodge & Co
Hoek Island
Rock Teland
Red
Pucuho, Phelps, Dodce & Co
Eruption on Ankle Relieved by Cuticura After Eighteen Years
Mrs. Charles E. Brooke reports eighteen years of leg sores with intense pain and nightly suffering. After trying many remedies, she found relief from Cuticura Soap and Ointment within three months and has since been healed. Advertises Cuticura products and free Skin Book.
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Kingsville
Charles E. Brooke
Campie of Gach
Cuticura
Dept. T. Boston
Free Trial Of KRESKO Skin Remedy Offers Relief
A promotional notice invites eczema and skin trouble sufferers to try KRESKO and KRESKO Soap at no cost. It cites anecdotal relief and outlines trial sizes and prices, with free samples by mail from Kresko Laboratories in New York and lists several local distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kresko
Kres
Inquiries on Income Tax Law Answered by Murphy
Louis Murphy editor of the Dubuque Telegraph Herald and internal revenue collector offers readers a Q and A feature. Send questions to the Courier for transmission and printing of answers, aiming to clarify the new income tax provisions amid widespread confusion.
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Louis Murphy
Dubuque
Brandon Brings In Greek Laborers For Railway Work
Brandon reports a population increase as about sixty Greek laborers arrive by train and settle in twelve cars near the main track switch. Local residents Ed Gray and Theodore Peck enjoy weekend visits to Waterloo while others, including Maybelle Nabholtz and Mrs. Lockwood, travel home for vacations and family time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Peck
Waterloo
T. R. Olmstead
Mr. Olmstead
Russell
Brandon
Geo. Huff
Milt Briggs
Petitions Filed In Des Moines District Court
Rosa Shultz filed a petition in the district court seeking relief in a case centered on alleged reckless conduct involving a spouse. The filing cites incidents occurring in Des Moines with unspecified dates and parties.
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Des Moines, In
Rosa Shultz
Pinex cough remedy sale described to mix Pinex with sugar
An advertisement promotes mixing one pint sugar with 14 pints water and adding 244 ounces of Pinex fifty cents per pint to create a cough syrup. It claims relief within 24 hours for ordinary coughs and suitability for whooping cough bronchitis and spasms, with a money back guarantee and distribution through druggists.
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United States
Canada
Pinez Co
Fi. Warne, Ind
Woman Seeks Divorce and Farm Custody in Crocker Township
In Crocker township a wife petitions for divorce from Philip Shultz. She cites a July incident when, while they were driving, he became intoxicated and drove over curbs and sidewalks, placing the car on a streetcar track. She seeks ownership of the 20 acre farm and custody of three minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Shultz
Crocker Township
Attractive German Lutheran wedding in Spring Creek
An elaborate ceremony followed by a large reception marked the marriage of Adelia Harting to Arthur Lutoff at the German Lutheran church. Relatives from Indianapolis, Waverly, Gelswein, and Independence attended as guests, with 150 covers served in a tent reception after the service.
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Spring Creek
Arthur Lerius
Missouri
Emelia Lange
Sabula
Chicago
Charles Tebby
Indianapolis
Ind
C. Hoppe
J. Frehl
Laa
North Dakota
Wm. Harting
J. Fehl
J. Hable
Jesup
T. K. Clark
Charles Garling
Minnie Buechele
Waterloo
Adelia Harting
Chas. Harting
Arthur Lutoff
Ed Luloff
Westbury
Emma Henorden
Lohengrin
Hilda Harting
Alma Hammelman
George [Loeb
Clarence Lutoff
Mrs Edmund Gallup visits in Littleton area
Local notes reflect a week of visits and illnesses in Littleton with multiple residents from Fairbank Independence Waterloo and Dunkerton appearing in social calls and school plans. A pumpkin pie social is announced for Nov 7 at Floyd Kingsbury home with a pie requirement and supper.
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Littleton
Edmund Gallup
Fairbank
Charles McGlaughlin
Wn. Trebon
Sara C. Wilbur
Independence
Sharman
A. P. Nielsen
John Alexander
Waterloo
Jane Alexander
Irma Zimpher
Hazel Hamilton
Marguerite Nielsen
Charles Emerson
T. B. Durham
Gladys Griswold
Carrie Griswold
Supt
Lockwood
Chas, Emerson
H. B. Patton l
Daily Show
Dunkerton
Elsie McGlaughlin
Floyd Kingsbury
Local Notes From Greene and Nearby Towns
Wm. Fiddick and family moved to Cedar Falls this week. Miss Margaret Curtis of Waterloo visits relatives the Miner family. Nellie Whalford returns from the Foreign Missionary convention in Kansas City. Otis Oakes and Harry Drew visit Waterloo. Irene Parne visits friends in Charles City. Fannie Wyele recovering from infantile paralysis. Mrs. Mahnke attends Rebekah convention in Fort Dodge. C. T. Wellegs of Charles City here for greetings and business. T. Loder and wife moved into Andrew Sproul home. Sproak family to Roswell for an indefinite period. Ray Middiek and family also travel to nearby destinations.
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Albert Mahnke
Fort Dodge
Rebekah
C. T. Wellegs
Charles City
Local Happenings Reflect Hospital Visits and Social Events
Mrs Fid dick entered Powera hospital for a surgical operation. Mrs C H Bunker returned from Council Bluffs after attending the Eastern Star grand chapter. Miss Emma Pringle left for Minneapolis to visit her sister. Miss Alice Thomas of Chicago visits her parents and discusses medical missionary plans. The M and church Ladies’ Aid held a social at Mrs Ed Perry’s home, netting 27.26. L Lucas suffered bruises when his car collided with a buggy on the Greene road while en route to Des Moines to visit his hospitalized wife.
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Sami Thomas
Thomas
L. Lucas
Greene
Lucas
Des Moines
Quick Help to Backache and Rheumatism
The ad touts Foley Kidney Pills as a fast cure for backache and rheumatism. It claims the pills tone and strengthen weak kidneys, improving blood purification and promoting vigorous action, with prompt good results. Available from all dealers.
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FOLEY
Mt Auburn Social Notes Highlight Local Residents Visits
Mt Auburn Iowa items list visits and travel of residents across nearby towns. Nelie Corbett of Vinton spends Sunday with Will Schlotfest kin. many others visit Vinton Grundy Center Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Lena Alabama. Dowling moves with family into Ed Smalley house. Hindering lines mention shoppers and parlor sales at Agron.
Obituary of Rhoda Caroline Potts Farris
Rhoda Caroline Potts Farris of Mt. Auburn died Friday at age 76 after a long illness. Born July 9, 1867 in Will County Wisconsin she moved to Iowa with her parents, married John W. Farris July 18, 1861 and lived on the Farris farm near Mt. Auburn before moving to town nine years ago. Survived by her husband’s death in 1905, seven children including Anetta Jones and James, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and siblings in Beatrice Nebraska and Oklahoma City. Funeral was held Sunday at the Christian church with Rev. Trimble officiating. interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
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Elizabeth
Vinton
Moulton
Rhoda Caroline Potts
Will County
Iowa
Urbana
Marysville
John W. Farris
Farris
Mt. Auburn
Kis
Anetta Jones
Goodland
Kan
James
C. C
Milwaukee
Wis
Hertha
Christian Church
Trimble
Ysi
Orange Twp farmers stay busy with husking and sales
Farmers and residents engage in fall duties across Orange Township. R T Glessner plans a public sale on Friday after selling his farm. J J Berkley travels to Nebraska to visit friends. M Lichty bought cattle in Sioux City. Mrs N J Fike returns home to Orange to recuperate from surgery. Funeral services were held for Harvey Lichty’s baby.
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Orange
R.T. Glessner
J.J. Berkley
Nebraska
M. Lichty
Sioux City
N. J. Fike
Elsie Blough
Harvey Lichty
Canada
A. A. Bontrager
Wilbert, Miller
Waterloo
Belle Smith
Robert Lichty
S. S.C. E. Ladies of the Brethren Church of Waterloo
Bon
Y Boys Harken To Social Calls
Secretary George Cockburn of the Y. M. C. A. reports that boys aged 14 to 15 are hard to keep at Sunday meetings, while younger boys 12 use street vernacular. The article notes social engagements rival religious attendance as plans begin for regular Sunday afternoon gatherings next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cockburn
Y. Byrds
Bors
William A. Sundar
Cockburn
Exhibits in McCaskill manslaughter case arrive for second trial
The Henry Phillips kitchen door, crated photographs, poker and other exhibits have been returned from Des Moines for the second McCaskill trial on a manslaughter charge set for next Monday before Judge Mullan. McCaskill remains free on a 6000 dollar cash bond and will join the courtroom from Texas. James Bourne and his daughters Stella and Sadie Bourne leave for Boust Idaho to spend the winter.
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Henry Phillips
Jefferson T. McCaskill
Des Moines
Supreme Court
McCaskill
Mullan
Texas
James Bourne
Misses Stella
Sadie Bourns
Boust
Ida
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Dean Anderson
David Young
Stort
Susan Nabbelz
Frank Colt
Hubby
Ato
Mr. and Mere
Ray Middiek
Nelie Corbett
Will Schlotfest
Mary Holk
Grundy Center
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W. J. St. Clair
N. &. Walton
Lena
Rebecca Wallace
St. Clair
Wiese
H. H. Brownell
Gedsr Rapids
L. R. Rogers
Frank Rogers
Misses Marvel
Helen Huppert
Mrs. Brown
Arnie Abbott
Kelso Oliver
Baby
Waterloo Fruit & Commission CO
East Fifth St
Morris & CO
M’caskill
Altstadt
Langlas Baking Co
WM. Scully
Wn. Scully
Riverside Farm
C. A. Nelson
Cedar River
Morey & Reilly
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Union Shoe Repair CO
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Fitzgerald & Thomas
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