Wreck of Twin City Limited Kills Fourteen on Illinois Line
A Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific wreck near Norfig three miles north of Cedar Falls left fourteen dead and twenty injured Friday at 10 AM. The Twin City Limited derailed when the tender left the track, the passenger engine buried, and the baggage car amid the wreckage. Names of the dead include B. B. Olivet, Raymond Johnson, J. A. Douglas, and Joshua Newell. survivors and injured were rushed to Waterloo and Presbyterian hospital. Special train carried authorities and rescue crews to the site, with crews recovering mangled bodies and identifying victims in the aftermath.
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Chicago, Rock Island
Padde
Norfig
Cader Falls
Twin City Limited
Amoker
Baling
Séngineer
Qrain Waa
Providence
Hla Theman
B. R. Gillette
Mason
A. McMahon
Myers
Burlingto
H. Myers
Mogel
A. M. Aelliver
Cedar Rapids
Welliver
McPart- Jang
Robbins
Charles O'Keefe
Marble Rock
Cameron
Jeph” ‘Newell
Illinois Central
McPartland
Newell
Ackley
Shell Rock
Presbyteriga Hospital
Acker
B. B. Olivet
Wateeloo
Nauman Company
Raymond Johnson
New Gartford
W. Laudphere
John Watern
Waterloo
Will Goodwin
B. W. Christie
Minneapolia
Irving Avenue
Henry Collina
el Reno
Oklahoma
Mrev
Henry Calling
Rock Island
J. A. Douglas
Teaco
Shaw
Barron
Myera
Burlington
Baggageman
Oscar Rapida
Presbyterian Hospital
NEWS FROM THE FARMS CROPS AND THRASHING REPORTS
Reports from Glenwood to Canton and beyond describe a light yield for this year's crops due to hot winds and frost. Barley and wheat yields vary widely. some growers report 20 bushels per acre on average, others up to 36 or more in districts like Canton and Alvord. Prices range around 40 to 60 cents, with some growers earning substantial per-acre sums while others see losses. Farm sale activity includes land deals near Glenwood at about 130 per acre. Rural labor shortages persist as thrashing continues and help remains scarce across South Dakota and nearby towns.
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Dastlewood
S. D
Maxson Resigns As Ackley Superintendent To Lead Bishop College
The Ackley school board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Maxson who will become president of Bishop College, Marshall Texas. The post offers $1,500 yearly with promotion and will keep Maxson teaching while a new qualified educator is engaged. The move follows three years of service in the Philippines and extensive preparations for the college’s offerings.
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A. Maxson
Board of Education
Maxson
Bishop College
Marshal
Texas
Ackley
Maxeoo
Uotd
Maxaon
Philippines
Jews Celebrate New Year Observances Extend Month
The article outlines the Jewish New Year starting Sunday evening, the two sacred days Raish Masonah, followed by Yom Kippur on Tuesday. Four days later is Shukash with tents, culminating in Sukash Talroh, marking a Bible-reading milestone.
Hampton County Fair Opens With Races And Exhibits
Franklin County fair week features stalls of cows hogs and produce, with peach and wheat crop damage reports. Gov Cumming speaks on the 18th as Allison hosts events from the 17th to 19th including 2:40 trot and pace races, team races and a free-for-all. Groody's fair draws crowds from northern areas while local fairs emphasize mules and fall colt prospects.
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Franklino County
Hampton
Allison
Waverly
Dumont
Groody's Fair
BUTES CLAIM NO GOOD IN ESTATE SETTLEMENT
A Grundy Center judge ruled Sam Bute’s claim to the late George Welle estate worthless, noting he had no valid consideration. The estate faces a $50,000 state claim and a $10,000 tax dispute over inheritance tax on $200,000 settled with relatives.
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Ranster
Independence
Foy Court
Grundy Center
Sam Bute
George Welle
Wellsburg
Butea
Wella
Bute
Ransler
Welle
Grundy County
Morrow
Telephone brings humorous dinner invitation tale
Mr Brown, thrilled by a new office home telephone, invites his friend Smith to dine. He explains the device to Smith, who then relays a message to Mrs Brown. The line returns a comically blunt reply asking if they keep a hotel.
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Mr. Brown
Smith
Teachers Were Entertained Old and Now Renew Acquaintance
City school staff and educators gathered at Mr and Mrs Mazaon home on Friday evening for a social event. A literary program and discussion formed the main activity as teachers enjoyed informal fellowship and exchange. The second item notes a ward population anomaly, a twin birth temporarily added to the census, later moved to Des Moines due to an alleged father’s absence.
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Mazaon
Saab
Diecusique
Firat
Des Moines
Lawn
Hampton Recorder
State Buys Flour as 11 075 Barrels Ordered for Schools
The Iowa board of control contracted for Nour flour at Des Moines spelling a total purchase of 62 000 worth with 11 075 barrels to be delivered. An advance of 31 percent over last year is noted while 8 000 tomatee and 2 000 employes must pay. Several state institutions receive allocations including Cherokee hospital 1 200, Des Moines prison 780, Glenwood reformatory 1 600, and Vinton school 140 among others.
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Lowa
Board of Control
Toma Millera
Angmaga Prig
Olartada, Hoapital 1,000, Ootbat Bloffa
Acheo
Davenport
Local Notes and Oddities From Around Towns
Miscellany of names and travels including Bawden at Webster City and Mrs. Burger heading to Algona. Tax History club hosted by Mise Anog Althouse. Trainen and Schultz and Carstena to Cedar Rapids for Mystic Shrine. Kalamazoo Gazette to publish daily with prayer by editor or city ministers, in surprise move to deepen religious sentiment.
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Rouen
Francia
Dubuque
Bawden
Webster City
John A. Tross
Kalamazoo
Mich
Gazetta
New York World
Toas
van Row
Unconstitutional Ticket Fare Law Supposed by AP Report
The Associated Press from Philadelphia reports the proposed two cent railroad passenger fare law is unconstitutional. Measures by the legislature to set rates were taken without examining if rail profits could be increased. Endicott Johnson appears tied to a retainer. sold only by Diemer & Co.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia 9
Legiata
Endicott-Johnson
Gs 4S
Diemer & Co
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