Countess Tale in Des Moines Sparks Police Laughter
A long narrative blends rumor and romance surrounding Nora Lang of Des Moines, her marriage to a doctor in Cherokee, and alleged travels with a Danish Count. The piece portrays a carnival of mischief, suppression, and urban legend, noting investigations in St. Louis and Des Moines and labeling much of the tale fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Lang
Des Moines
Cherokee
Seattle
Washington
Count Rathiou
Denmark
Count
St. Louis
Rogues Gallery
Glory for Cyclones in thrilling Omaha football battle
Lincoln special reports a dramatic Missouri Valley clash in Omaha where Nebraska’s 50 yard dash by Pip Cooke sealed a victory for the Cornhuskers. Ames Cyclones, led by Si Lambert, played a fearless, high skill game amid perfect weather and large crowds, earning praise for strong defense and versatile offense.
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Lincoln
Neb
Missouri Valley
Omaha
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Ames Cyclones
West
Trojans
Nebraska
Cornhusker
Cyclones
Pip” Cooke
Cooke
Nebraska Rooters
Ames
Si Lambert
Bender, Eckersall
Rothgeb
Cornhuskers
Graduate Held for Stealing Platinum Cups at College
A college laboratory theft ring led to the arrest of Higgins who was found with two platinum cups. The cups, valued near 110 each, were hidden on his person after entering via an open transom. Evidence suggests metal was sold in Des Moines and other cities. Higgins faces penitentiary time after the investigation. Dr Shoop Health Coffee advertises a quick brew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Lang
Cherokee
Gilbert
Iowa
Collins
Des Moines
Higgins
Ank
Chicago
National City Bank
New York
N. Y
Valley National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Bankers National
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Mrs. Collins
Countess
St. Louis Trav
Eling Man
Count Rathly
America
Fortune
James Morgan
Bizzarre
Mr. Morgan
House of van Holstein Rathou
Countess Rathiou
Ralph Hoagland
Prince
Ton
Thompson
West Point
Stewart
Michi
Gan
Kroger Birkner
Chaloupka
Sturtznegger
E. Lambert
Harvey
Lambert
Nebraska Harvey
Knox Wilmarty Chaloupka
T Harte
Murphy
Collins Ewing
Law Frum Johnson LE Reppert
Bentley
Heggen
Rutledge Nelson
the Daily
Register and Leader
All Iowa News Service
Liv
Register
Frederick J. Haskin
Dr. Shoop
J. J. Grove
Ames Conservatory of Music
College Chapel
Edward Baxter Perry
College Book Store
Bosworth’s Drug Store
H. M. Duckworth
Undertaker
Parley Sheidon
BK. J, Sheiden
S. A
Keenan
AME
S&s
National Bank of Commerce
Knautle, Kachod & Kubue
First National Bank
Marshalltown
Des Moines Savings Bank
Ance
Black Eagle
Bosworth Drug Store
IWA
Snow
Canier Bros. & Herman’s
Canier Bros
Herman
Union National Bank
Henry Wilson
W.M. Greely
W. Stanton
C.L. Liverly
Nelson & Nible
JWA
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