County Medical Association Holds Sociable Durdall Session
The County Medical Association met Tuesday afternoon in Durdall parlors with lively discussion. President Seeley led, a paper on scarlet fever was read, and officers chosen. A notable billing dispute arose over Geo Birnes mileage and fees, leading to a court-backed payment after initial auditor refusal.
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Ledyard
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Fraser
Corwith
McCreery
Whittemore
Kain
Mann
Stull
Cretemeyer
Association
Board of Censors
Death Estate of Jacob Funk May Cite Record Sum
Iowa expects to collect the largest collateral inheritance tax from the late Jacob M. Funk of Hamilton county. His estate, estimated from a half million to a million dollars, is mostly in Iowa and could net the state about 50 000 after administration expenses. Funk, a plain businessman childless by marriage, leaves a brother and many nephews and nieces. Funeral set for Webster City on Wednesday. The article notes his philanthropy.
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Hamilton County
Geo. Birnes
Mr. Birnes
Birnes
Berggren
Iowa
Jacob M. Funk
Funk
Webster City
Des Moines News
The Penalty Very Heavy for Lakefield Bird Poachers
Poachers Poole and Kerr face heavy potential penalties after conviction as appeals reach the supreme court. Minimum fines would total 24,800 dollars for the birds, or a jail term of 24,800 days, about 67 years, if charged per bird.
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Poole
Kerr
Supreme Court
Elmtre Hye
The Delights of FootballHeadline
Arthur Bush a Democrat printer dodged a rough scrimmage at a football practice and suffered a severe bruise to his right eye and facial area. He was among players chasing the ball when the scramble ended and he required hospital care.
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Arthur Bush
Democrat
Manson Democrat
Town Falls man kisses wife daily for fifteen years
Ackley man claims bigger display of affection by kissing his wife each departure for twenty years and also kissing the hired girl whenever his wife leaves home, described in the Webster Journal.
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Town Falls
Ackley
Webster Journal
Dr M H Hudson Dies After Weeks of Illness
Dr M H Hudson longtime Congregational church deacon and resident since 1865 died Sunday night at 11 15 after a nine week illness. Born 1818 in Southold Long Island he lived a devout life, married Esther Halleck in 1846 and farmed in Paw Paw Illinois before moving to Sexton and later to his daughter Mrs Reed in town. Funeral at Congregational church noted his strong religious character and he was buried in Riverview Cemetery.
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Matthew Henry Hudson
Southold
Long Island
Washington
Berkshire Medical College
Brooklyn
Flo
Esther P. Halleck
John Quincy A
San Jacinto
California
B. F. Reed
Henry H
Geo. Cheever
Joseph E
Portland
Indiana
Hudson
Cape Horn
San Francisco
Paw Paw
Illinois
Thorington Street
O. H. Holmes
Riverview
Blood of Detectives Inscription Tied to Miller's Station Shootout
A bale of wrapping paper received by United States Express in Waterloo from New York carried a note reading this is the blood of the detectives shot at Miller's Station Indiana November 27. Investigators report Detectives Zimmer and Driscoll were placed on a passenger train after their clash with street car bandits. one man’s head rested on the wrapping paper as the package arrived.
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Waterloo
United States Express Company
New York
Zimmer
Driscoll
Miller's Station
Indiana
Webster City Journal
Tribute to the Apple as American Everyday Fruit
The apple is praised as the most democratic fruit emblem of the country store and corner shop. It embodies the tree spirit of American townships, blending New England legacy with Southern and Midwestern notes, and is valued for its mild, nourishing, and life-promoting qualities.
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New Rogland
Middle West
Atlanta Journal
Common Salt Method for Clean Coal Burning
A brief note describes using common salt to improve soft coal burning. It claims salting coal with brine at a cost of fifteen cents per ton will prevent soot accumulation in chimneys and keep stove lids clean, addressing a wife’s objection. The tip is attributed to Rolfe Reville.
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Rolfe Reville
Dog Causes Havoc in Local Drug Store
A dog belonging to Martin Boomgarden caused damage at Jen son and Hanson drug store Saturday night. The animal slept under the counter after hours and then awoke to chaos. In its frantic attempt to flee, it shattered several lamps and vases and scratched furniture.
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Martin Boomgarden
Jenson & Hanson
Meltory
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