Auctioning a Dollar for a Sliver of Sapling
An Augusta Virginia judge recounted a likely true roadside encounter where a Black man offered to help free a jammed wheel by cutting a sapling with an ax. The judge, astonished, paid one dollar for the simple service, remarking on the curious exchange and its humor amid broader reports of mining rescues, colonial names, and global curiosities in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Marshall
Iitchmond
Ghief Justice
Nassa
Corn Crop Totals 287000000 Bushels Reported
Partial readable text notes corn crop totals at 287,006,000 bushels with fragmented lines. mentions western city residents and possible related data, but content is garbled. Core figures present but context limited to crop total.
Unclear Core Story From Fragmented Parental Notice
A highly garbled OCR fragment mentions parents, twins, and possible names but contains no coherent events or identifiable entities. The text shows disrupted phrases, broken names, and uncertain dates, making it impossible to determine a clear event, person, or location.
Saloon War Wages Enjoined in Odd Legal Tale
A muddled OCR paragraph notes court action over wage disputes at a saloon scene. It mentions enjoining certain activities and references authorities, individuals, and potential penalties. Details are unclear but imply a legal restraint linked to labor and saloon operations.
Van Ness Ailment 18 Diagnosed as Cancer
Fragmented OCR reports a Van Ness ailment diagnosed as cancer and mentions a teen patient with unclear details. The text references medical conditions, possible treatments, and a video segment, but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to anchor the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Ness
Milliner Steals Waist and Plume in Chicago Theft
Mrs Taeile Gates of Independence Missouri, a milliner, was arrested Monday in a department store for larceny of a waist and a plume. She appeared before Judge Dicker and was fined after initially giving the name Lucy Golz. She later revealed her real identity and settled the fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taeeile Gates
Independence
Tarrison- Ftreet
Dicker
D. L
Lucy Golz
Mothers allege state lax in safeguards
Des Moines October 14 open criticism of state child protection measures. Tuwa congress of mothers pledges support for national mothers group and reforms to combat tuberculosis and the so called white and black plagues. New officers elected include Mrs Watts Audubon president and Mrs Davis Audubon secretary among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tuwa Congress of Mothers
Discu Te Tiid
Fialse Mod
Prudish Ioles
Congress
Mathers
WS. Watts
Audubon
Charles McCandless
Davenport
Carroll
C.H. Beckett
Northwood
J. ¢ .Bennett
Mary Davis
Allan ©. Rusie
Charles City
N. Belle Richey
Auditors Form Alphabetical Voter List For November Election
Auditors must prepare alphabetical lists for election officers on November 3 to enforce the new primary rule barring cross party participation in the November primary. Lacey files to run for US senator with ample petition signatures. Cummins also filed. no other candidates expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toes Molties
Get
Meneral Byers
Lacey
John II. Lacey
United States
Messrs. Gaint
Des Moines
Howard
Yodlunda
Cummins
Jow
Fay Ag
Iowans License Void in Spokane
Spokane judges disbar James Hopkins a longtime Spokane bar practitioner for 26 years. He was found guilty of unprofessional conduct including falsification to the government and defying laws, barring him from practicing in Washington. Hopkins, an Iowa native who moved to Spokane in the late 1880s, had prior ties to Plymouth County and helping organize Farmers Mutual Protection Insurance. He faced a prior prosecution and appeal resulting in discharge, and may depart to Iowa Idaho or Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
James Hopkins
LeMars
Plymouth County
Washington
W. A. Mineke
Henry L. Kennan
Spokane County
Hopkins
Iowa
Lves
Cheney, Wash
Farmers’ Mutual Protection Insurance Association
Tie
Supreme Court
Idaho
Oregon
Norton Held to Grand Jury in Fatal Melon Patch Case
Onawa Iowa October 18 Will Robio Norton is held to grand jury to decide his responsibility for Eugene Fyock s death found in a Norton melon patch three weeks ago. State and defense argue bail versus pretrial charge as five days of testimony proceed with neighbors and witnesses recounting threats and a revolver.
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Onawa
Robio
Norton
Eugene Fyock
Fred Marshall
Cravey
Chas
Hamilton
Sioux City
Wittystwa
Fyock
Dogen Nelehboers
Melon Patch
Thut Norton
Hibge Reed Makes Important Decision At School Page
Hibge Reed makes a pivotal decision affecting students and staff at the local school. Officials, teachers, and families weigh options as the administration outlines plans, timelines, and potential changes for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibge Reed
Exploding cap injures 13 year old in Fort Dodge
In Fort Dodge Iowa yesterday a dynamite cap exploded during a boy's bowing activity, the charge entering 13 year old Meyers lung. Surgeons operated near his heart as the shock wore off and while recovery is possible the outcome remains uncertain. Authorities investigate how the cap was handled and why it exploded.
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Boy's Lung
Fort Dodge
Thern Meyers
Willian Mann
Meyers
Tepee Council Officers Named by Pocahontas Group
Towa City October 16 The Towa Great Council of the Degree of Pocahontas elected officers for the year including Pocahontas Elizabeth Beals Kete Plaine Minnehaha Sam Gere Hocking Winona Etta Keb Des Moines keeper at records Jessie Milley Ames prophetess Katie Gronson Des Moines gin of tepee Katie Vaughn Miarenge guard of forest William Wetherell Knoxville scouts Chas Powe Clinton P B Swick Boone keeper of wampum Jaren McClottan Algona
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Towa City
Towa Great Council
Pocahontas
Elizabeth Beals
Kete Plaine
Minnehaha
Sam Gere
Hocking
Winona
Etta Keb
Des Moines
Jessie Milley
Ames
Katie Gronson
Gin
Tepee
Katie Vaughn
M Hugh Will Case On Trial This Week
Ida Grove Iowa district court convened to hear the McHugh will contest with a 65 juror panel, largest in county history. Heirs from Indiana challenge the widowoloone over hundreds of thousands in estate from Ida county pioneer land purchases. Local defense hires Hubbard of Sioux City. White of this city leads contestants. Dotsen of Toledo and Helsell of Odebolt assist. Helsell arrived from Excelsior Springs to join the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Grove
District Court
Judper Church
Famonus McHugh
Thetriet Court
Oloone
Indiana
Ida County
Tda
Johnston Bros
Thin Vity
EB. WH. Hubbard
Sioux City
M. H. White
S. ML. Dotsen
Toledo
Ohio
Lon. W. A. Helsell
Qdeball
Excelsior Springs
Fvo
Bewildering figures on apples and pastry ovens show declines
The garbled text lists figures about apple production and pastry oven capacity, mentioning national prices and weights, with references to figures like 2 percent and various unnamed officials. The article remains unclear but hints at agricultural and food processing metrics and a national show official.
Abruzzi Engagement Fades. Duke Leaves Rome for Amertes
Rome reports the engagement between the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Elkins has ended. The duke has taken extended leave and will depart swiftly for Amertes amid public speculation. Miss Elkins prompted the cancellation, seeking to avoid notoriety and disappointing family obstacles. London dispatches say the Telegraph confirms a betrothal and wedding will occur very soon.
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Rome
Abruzzi
Katherine Etkins
Amertes
Napoleon
Betty
Baltimore
Mothers Seek To Stamp Out The Black Plague In Iowa
Des Moines Iowa October 15 The Iowa Mothers congress adopted resolutions harshly condemning the state for not acting to stamp out the black plague defined as a scourge and for failing to warn children against its horrors They will cooperate with the W T A in this effort Mrs Prank Watts of Audubon elected president said her husband objected so a state organizer will be named later
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Des Moines
Iowa
Brakeman Fatally Injured by a Fall
Des Moines October 14 Will Fowers a 30 year old brakeman from Boone and Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern fell from a car yesterday noon. The car gashed his left arm inflicted a large scalp wound and other injuries. He died at a hospital and his wife has been summoned. Reported the grab rod on top of the car gave way.
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Des Moulnes
Will Fowers
Boone
Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern
Col Stewart to be retired against will likely
Washington Oct 12 The army retiring board closed its inquiry into Col W I Stewart known as the Fort Grant exile It is understood he is seriously affected by valvular heart disease and incapacitated for active service The secretary of war will be informed and retirement by the president is expected If retired he would receive about 400 dollars monthly Stewart said he lived 40 years in service and loves the army He opposed retirement and wished to serve until law set retirement dates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Army Retiring Board
W. I’. Stewart
Fort Grant
Stewart
Secretary of War
Artilery Corps
Mr. Lattimer
Mayvabelle Deer And A Regular Mystery Page
Fragmented OCR text mentions Mayvbelle and several names, with disjoint phrases about designs, costumes, and a scene hinting at a peculiar event or feature. The readable parts suggest a local column or feature mixing people, objects, and possible theatrical or musical elements, but specifics are unclear. The result resembles a damaged page with scattered proper nouns and incomplete sentences.
Typhoid Fever Patient Ends Own Life in Facility
Fragmentary report notes a typhoid fever patient at a listed institution cut his throat. The garbled text includes scattered names and locations but no clear date or corroborating details.
Gift of Tongues Seizure Case Stuns Spokane Aged Mother
In Wash Oct 74 Mrs K I Franklin kneeling beside her a ged mother, uttered fervent prayer and suddenly lost speech. Once able to speak English, she now vocalizes a mix of sounds resembling oriental chants. Doctors attribute paralysis of brain centers but call the case medically intriguing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. I. ‘Franklin
Kiernan Ave
Spokane
Franklin
Sackaumento
Smooth Swindlers Operate at Council Bluffs
Investigation into a Greeley Colorado dispatch reveals a gang running fake horse races, foot races, and prize fights in Council Bluffs over several months, swindling large sums including $12,300, with no public inkling of their movements until the latest complaint. A separate note reports Pilot Mound merchant Charles Bard’s suicide amid financial troubles, and Alfred Baul of New Hampshire, 23, convicted in Sinton for attempting to extort $500 from banker A. G. Smith with a black hand letter.
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Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Greeley
Colo
Tha
Ineang
Pilot Mound
Reene
Charles J. Bard
Lettersinton
Alfred Baul
New Hampshire
Paul
A. G. Smith
Clintoa
Tax ferrets uncover $300,000 escaped assessment
Nes Moines reports tax ferrets cite Captain W. W. Witmer, owner of the Savery hotel, for unpaid taxes on $300,000 tied to the American Type Pounders over 16 years. Witmer admits the tax is in his name but says it belongs to his mother.
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Nes Moines
W. W. Witmer
Savery
Witmer
Tebbell Teas
EL Buak
Council of Red Men Names New Officers
Iowa City, Fla Oct 15 The great council of Iowa Red Men this afternoon unanimously elected officers Great sachem E G O'Brien Muscutine great senior sagamore W B Des Moines great chief of rec A Day Des Moines contest is now in progress for the office of great junior sugamore between Rosch Hermen Council Blutts Ia and William Stump Oskaloosi Herman probably will win.
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Iowa City
Fla
Council of Iowa Red Men
E. G. O’brien
Mus
Cutine
Sagamiore
W. B. Des Moines
Rec. A. Day
Des Moines
Sugamore
Rosch Hermen
Blutts
William Stump
Oskaloosi
Herman
Consul Ridgley, Magazine Writer, Dies in Mexico City
Benj FR Ridgley United States consul general in Mexico died suddenly around midnight in Mexico City while awaiting a train. Born May 13 1861 in Ridgley Maryland he left law for journalism and held editorial posts in Louisville papers. He authored The Comedies of a Consulate and served in the consular service since 1893.
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Monterey
Mexico
Louisville Comercial
Louisville Courier-Journal
Young J. Allison
Louisville Truth
Geneva
Dubuque Woman Leaves Estate to Charity
The will of Kate Retallick of Dubuque filed this week directs nearly the entire $50,000 estate to charity. Mercy hospital, the Home of the Good Shepherd, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the Aid Association of Dubuque are named, with two brothers each receiving shares.
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Dubuque
Kate Retallick
Mercy Hospital
the Good Shepherd
St. Vincent Te Paul Society
Aid Association of
Hay Ambassador About to Retire
Mexico City October 17 The Mexican foreign office confirms the resignation of Enrique Creel as ambassador to the United States. Creel has long held a double post as governor of Chihuahua and ambassador in Washington and will devote attention to the governor’s office. His successor in Washington has not yet been chosen. Creel is regarded as a brilliant diplomat and among Mexico’s wealthiest men.
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Mexico Citys
Enrique Creel
United States
Senor Creel
Chihuuhua
Washington
Mexico
Helen Taft Talks Of Bryn Mawr Freshman Hazing
Miss Helen Taft daughter of the Republican candidate describes initiation rituals at Bryn Mawr during fresh man rush night. She says immune from rough treatment but other frosh faced water tubs blindfolds and colored hosiery amid a list of alleged tortures.
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Bryn Mawr
Helen Taft
Bryn Mawr Vollage
Misa Taft
Taft
White wife accuses Indian of bigamy in New York
Henry Standing Bear, a Sioux and Carlisle football alumnus, was arraigned in New York City charged with bigamy. Hazel Moran of St Louis, a Smith College alumna, testified they wed in May and traveled to London with Indians at Crystal Palace. Bear was held for a hearing next Monday.
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New York
Henry Standing
Bear
Carlisle
Hazel M. Moran
St. Louis
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Moran
Bear Im Maay
London
Crystal Palace
Childran
Pine ‘Free
S. D
Pupil Killed and Teacher Injured in Runaway near Waterloo
Waterloo Va Oct 17 Exine Hawk five was killed and Miss Myra Morton her teacher seriously injured when a horse drawing their buggy ran away on the way from the school house to Arlington place near New Hartford. Morton was unconscious for hours but is expected to recover.
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Waterloo
Exine Hawk
Myra Martin
Arlington Place
New Hartford
Morton
Bride of 50 Wins Divorce From 26-Year-Old Husband
Memphis dispatch reports Mrs. Hattie Finch Augustus was granted divorce from EB, ER Augustus. The couple, married in 1907, had a notable profile as a well known figure on Eastern and West erm race tracks. The bride was described as past 50 while her husband was 24 at the time.
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Memphis
Tenn
Hattie Finch Augustus
Augustus
Hereford cattle group allocates funds to boost breed
Kansas City October 17 fifty thousand dollars was appropriated by the American Hereford Cattle Breeders association to advance the breed in the United States. A three member board was named to spend the money as they see fit.
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Kansas City
American Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association
United States
Suffragists in Session at 40th National Convention
In Buffalo today delegates gather for the 40th annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. The contingent expresses conservative but unwavering loyalty to the suffrage cause as sessions proceed through October 17.
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Buffalo
Nationals American Woman's Suffrage
Gasocia—Tion
Board investigates conduct of physician in Des Moines case
Fort Dodge dated Oct 27 doctors Bowen McCreight Saunders and nurse Mrg Foster summoned to testify before President BP Mitchell of the state board of health in the case of Dr F P K Dahl on charges of unprofessional conduct. If found guilty the board will revoke his license. Dahl was indicted by the grand jury for manslaughter in the death of Lloyd Bowen last year to be tried at November term.
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Ee Board
Fort Dodge
Bowen
McCreight
Saunders
Mrg. Foster
Des Moines
BP. Mitchell
State Board of Health
FP. K. Dahl
Duahl
Lloyd Bowen
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