Iowa News Snapshot Returns A Mix Of Local Tragedies And Triumphs
Mary Jonson’s daughter suffers sleeping sickness while Carl Jonson of Harlan reports rumors of Iowa corn selling in Denmark. State funding tops $29,000 for Cherokee insane hospital projects as escapes from the facility are linked to a Delaware bank robbery case. A Waterloo plant worker, Fred Rohlwind, 65, dies by suicide amid unknown causes. Hugh Burris wins $10,000 damages against Dr Fritz Zell for a surgical instrument left in his body. Davenport police chief Boettcher is discharged after an auto crash linkage. Fort Madison high school records show enrollment capped at 600. Trene Letts dies from injuries after a haying accident near Letts. A public band concert draws 80 players in Glenwood. Weston denies a Faville race claim while Tarkio drainage project costs about 140100. Accidents include cap explosion injuring F J Stanek of Chelsea. Henry Sutton reports oil barrel finds. Ainsworth crash kills Bert Deselm. wife and Helen Ambaugh injured. Governor Kendall denounces wartime waste at Shenandoah jubilee. Maurice school district votes to enlarge district, bonds to be issued. Estherville worker dies in Minnesota rail accident. Frances Mason, 5, and mother hurt in Waterloo-Reinbeck crash. Cedar Rapids’ Erickson confesses a false robbery tale. Wellsburg woman sues highway crew over chick losses. Allamakee woman Mrs Jibbe Ross dies at 65 after sudden heart failure.
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Mary
Carl Jonson
Harlan
Carl] Hald
Kimballton
Denmark
Iowa
State Insane Hospital
Cherokee
Ray Ball
Roy Burgess
Delaware Bank
Fred Rohlwind
Waterloo
Hugh Burris
Cleghorn
F. GC. Titzell
Charles Boettcher
Davenport
Barewald
Eldridge
Fort Madison
Trene Letts
of Letts
Muscatine
Glenwood
Biattsmouth
Neb
Pacific Junction
S. Weston
Webster City
F. F. Faville
Washington
Judge Faville
Tarkio
Tarkio Creek
Montgomery County
F. J. Stanek
Chelsea
Henry Sutton
Chester
Bert Deselm
Hedrick
Helen Ambaugh
Hugh Hall
Ainsworth
Kendall
Shenandoah
Maurice
L. H. Davis
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Estherville
Jasper
Minn
Frances Mason
John Mason
Reinbeck
Ss. A. Erickson
Cedar Rapids
Erickson
Poor Tubes Are Great Handicap For Tire Care
An article stresses the impact of proper inner tubes on tire life. It warns against cheap unbranded tubes and explains tube strength, inflation effects, and the need for tight valve caps and washers. It urges standard make tires with standard tubes to avoid trouble and ruin.
Automobile News Review of Early 1920s Vehicle Trend
The passage notes a surge in motor vehicles with over 100000 units in 27 states and 20000 German exports plus 4000 motorcycles in 1920. It urges readers to inspect new refinishing tools and mentions Japan importing 1745 automobiles worth 2.425 million dollars and parts worth 2.798 million in 1920.
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Japan
Car maintenance tips and early automotive notes
A fragmented list advises engine care and radiator flushing, spark timing, valve springs, brake drum clearance, and wheel bearing lubrication. It notes gasoline evaporation, gasoline pricing in 1898, and that the first four cylinder car appeared in 1900. Cautions about brake squeal and winter safety chains appear amid miscellaneous automotive guidance.
Correct Alignment Of Big Importance For Auto Wheels
A simple illustrated method shows how to align car wheels on a flat floor using two boxes and strings. Align the two right side measurements then repeat on the left, and finally compare cross measurements to confirm true wheel alignment.
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Popular Science : Monthly
Avoid Magneto Trouble With Regular Oil and Cleaning
To prevent magneto issues, oil each bearing sparingly every thousand miles, remove the distributor cover monthly and wipe with gasoline, then rub between the breaker points with double-aught sandpaper to remove corrosion. This practice should greatly extend magneto life.
California man builds mobile home on wheels finds Yellowstone Park
Mr Rt B Jeffrey of Fledmont California arrived recently at Yellowstone Park with a complete home on wheels. The device is described as a mobile living unit traveling to and near the park area amid the traveler’s plans to explore the region.
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Rt. B. Jeffrey
Fledmont
Cal
Yellowstone Park
Business Crisis Past Says Chief Optimist Governor Harding
W P G Harding governor of the federal reserve board writes in System magazine that the business crisis has passed and a new price level is forming. He notes that actual prosperity was overstated and depressions never as low as feared, urging constructive effort to stabilize production and distribution and restore buying power. He adds that agriculture improves and 1921 approaches equilibrium amid global shifts.
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Chicago
America
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
System Magazine
Harding
Federal Reserve
United States
Bergdoll Papers Stolen From Johnson Office
A box with official papers tied to the Bergdoll congressional inquiry and private family documents was stolen from Rep. Johnson's office on the main floor of the House. The incident occurred in Washington on October 20. Local officials are investigating the theft.
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Washington
Grover Cleveland Bergsdoll
Representative Johnson
Dem
House
Bulla
Senate ratifies German peace treaty amid party split
The senate approved the peace treaty with Germany by a 66 to 20 vote with eighteen Democrats and two Republicans voting against. Ratifications followed for Austria and Hungary. Separately the House Rules Committee closed a probe into the Ku Klux Klan after hearing Imperial Wizard William Simmons, deciding not to hear additional witnesses.
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Senate
Washington
Germany
Boral
Idaho
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Austria
Hungary
House Rules Committee
Wiliam ‘J. Simmons
Ku Klux Klan
Congress
Government mobilizes trucks and planes to avert strike
Washington reports government mobilizes aviation and ground transport resources including 50 airplanes and 4,500 motor trucks, plus 40,000 army trucks in storage or service. Postmaster General Hays warns mails will move and cabinet officials seek public sentiment to prevent disruption amid threatened railroad walkout.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Daugherty
Cummins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Hays
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harding
McChord
Barton
Labor Board
White House
Shipping Board
Post Office Service
Funeral for Senator Knox at Valley Forge Cemetery
In autumn sunlight a brief funeral for United States Senator Philander C. Knox was held at Valley Forge Memorial Cemetery overlooking George Washington’s campgrounds. Family, cabinet members, congressmen, and local dignitaries attended near the open grave.
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Valley Forge
United States
Philander C. Knox
Valley Forge Memorial Cemetery
George Washington
Washington
Harding
Congress
Death of Ruler's Mother in Peking
Reports indicate the mother of the boy emperor Hyuan-tung, known as Princess Chin, died by suicide in Peking on October 1 after being ousted in February 1912. The cause is given as opium poisoning.
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Peking
Onmina
Chin
Hyuan-tung
Patient credits Dr Pierce remedies for restored health
Mrs. E from Iowa reports following Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery saved her health after a serious operation was advised. She notes several family members also benefited and recommends contacting Invalids Homes in Buffalo for free medical advice.
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Cher
Iowa
Pidgy
HP Sauskey
Anyierce
Pierce
Buffalo N
Two Contractors Talk of Collapsed Row of Houses
Two builders discuss why one row of new houses survived a strong wind while another row nearby collapsed. Both used similar woodwork and mortar, but the surviving row had been papered, the other not.
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Billerton
Harper's Magazine
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dying draperies skirts sweaters and other fabrics. It claims no streaking fading or running and notes directions fit for beginners and advises telling the druggist fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixed.
Gentle Consideration Prompts Home Gift to Fisherman
Mrs. Torkins notes Charley loves sitting by a tree waiting for fish. She resolves to make home happier and buys a rubber tree and some goldfish for him.
Cole's Carbon Salve Heals Burns and Cuts Fast
Stop the Pain with Cole's Carbon salve. Heals quickly without scars. 30c and 60c at all druggists or send 30c to The J. W. Cole Co. Rockford Illinois.
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Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford, Ill
Edinburgh Scotsman fragment on marriage and companionship
A clipped passage notes long companionship before marriage and lasting ties since. It reflects on domestic life and mutual support within a relationship as discussed by the Edinburgh Scotsman.
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Edinburgh
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Jibbe Ross
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Eral
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Te Wea
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Jeffrey
W. ‘P. G. Harding
System, Magazine
Bergdoll
Johnson
Kentucky
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Knox
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