University Ground Condemnation Skin from University Plans
Des Moines reports show condemnation proceedings to acquire land for enlarging the state university grounds. A three-member jury will fix valuation with possible view of the site in Iowa City next Tuesday. The article also surveys Iowa criminal statistics flaws and a Dubuque petition to shrink the county board to three members.
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Des Moines
Lansing
Mich
Sampson
Iowa
D. O. Mott
Parole Board
Dubuque
County Auditor
Dubuque County
County Board of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Rhle
Jowa Explorers Seek Undiscovered Arctic Land
Jowa City reporters describe Vilhimiar Stet iansson and Lr Anderson as two Jowa explorers under Canadian government study. They search for an undiscovered Arctic land and have appeared briefly on the world horizon. Stefansson vows another Arctic expedition, likely lasting two years.
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Iansson
Lr. Anderson
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Supreme Court set to convene in late September
Des Moines Sept 4 The state supreme court will reconvene in the latter part of September with a limited docket of cases and many new appeals filed. Chief Justice Ladd remains at the state home while other justices work elsewhere and will arrive by the 22nd to begin fall sessions.
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Des Moines
State Supreme Court
Ladd
Dubuque Lodge to Dedicate $125,000 Building
In Dubuque on Wednesday the local lodge plans to dedicate its new $125,000 home at Seventh and Lovust Streets. About 300 members will attend the ceremony with head uncovered at the mystic hour, as Grand Ruler Taymond Benjamin officiates alongside Grand Treasurer Charles O. White and other dignitaries. An elaborate program includes a welcome at the depot and a banquet to end before the 2 o'clock morning train to Chicago.
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Dubuque
P.O. B
Seventh
Lovust
Taymond Benjamin
Charles O. White
Fred ©. Robinson
John Dysart
Fire Devastates Garner Business District Wrecks Five Buildings
A fire in Garner destroyed five buildings in the downtown area costing about $35,000. It began in the Peck implement barns around 1 am, consuming the Peck Mercantile buildings, the Kratter building, and the Armentraut grocery, with residents above forced to flee in night clothes. The cause is unknown and efforts focused on preventing spread as some stock was saved.
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Garner
Peck Implement Company
Peck Mercantile Company
Kratter
Armentraut
Groveryound
Eldora Tul Plant Burned Loss 812000
The Eldora Tul plant in the southeast section of the city was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. Loss is listed as 12,000 with partial insurance coverage. All buildings were destroyed and investigators suspect nearby burning glass as the cause.
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Cite
Despondent Wife Dies by Gas in Mason City
Despondent over ill health, Mrs. Fred Stegner commits suicide by gas in her kitchen after writing a goodbye note to her husband. She had suffered six months of ill health and felt she was a burden. The body was found by her husband on his return home.
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Mason City
Fred Stegner
Stegner
South Main Street
Mothers Friend praised for safe use by expectant mothers
Experienced women advise a mother’s friend as safe and helpful during the period of pregnancy. The advertisement claims it lubricates muscles and nerves to ease discomfort from muscular expansion and massing. It notes availability in towns and names Bradfield Renalurn Co. of Atlanta Georgia with an offer of an instructional booklet.
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Ty Bradfield Renalaur Co
Auanta
Opening at the Majestic Delights Large Crowds
Opening performances drew large crowds with Oliver White's Superstition 4 as a standout. Chas W. Howser and Co. featured Mr Bowser in a clever political role while Mme Marcus impressed with gowns and stage settings. The Two Specks performed well along with Selbibi and Grovini European novelty artists. Brown Fletcher Trio offered a Christmas singing number and Jack Winkler Trio closed with an acclaimed acrobatic comedy act.
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Superstition
Oliver White
Aditor
New York
Chas, W. Howser and Co
Mr. Bowser
Mme
Marcus
Bowser
Selbibi
Grovini
Brown Fletcher
Jack Winkler
Pioneer La Porte merchant J. W. Hoyt dies at 69
J. W. Hoyt, longtime La Porte area merchant and stockholder director of Union State Bank, died at his home shortly after noon following stomach trouble and heart complications. He lived in the vicinity for nearly 50 years, owned property in the city, and leaves a widow and five children: Frank E. Hoyt and Clark M. Hoyt of La Porte, Clara Williams of Chesterton, Mary Kelley of Minneapolis, and Edith Lamb of Rose Lynn, Alberta.
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J. W. Hoyt
Benton County
Union State Bank
Hoyt
Frank E
Clark M
City
Clara Williams
Chesterton
Ind
Mary Kelley
Minneapolis
Edith Lamb
Rose Lynn
Alberta
Canada
Farmer Died While Driving A Team In Greene
Greene Sept 4 special Richard Fiddick and his son drove teams on farm wagons near Jack Meek place east of Greene. The elder Fiddick stopped to inspect a loose wagon and was found unconscious. A doctor said death came from apoplexy. he died at home without regaining consciousness. Crown Highest Pat Flour ad appears in the notice.
Sure Indications of Lung Trouble
Coughs fevers and night sweats signal serious lung trouble. Eckmans Alterative advertised as beneficial, with a customer affidavit from Mead thin Schell City Mo praising its relief and recovery. Product claims include efficacy for bronchial catarrh throat and lung affections, no habit forming drugs, and distributor Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia listing price options.
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Eckman
Schell City
Wyoming
W. FP
Bomar
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Genuine Quarter Sawed Oak China Closet in Golden Finish
Oak china closet with full finished interior and oval front glass, refined sides and front in a neat design. Special introductory price listed at $12.75.
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Detroit Jewell
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