Tragedy as Brobst Kills Wife Then Himself in Jealousy
Elsie Brobst of Winterset shot and killed his wife and wounded Peter Clear before fatally shooting himself. Clear, 65, was shot in the face and side and expected to recover. The couple had been separated. she sued for divorce amid disputes over property and housekeeping with Clear.
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Elsie Brobst
Winterset
Peter Clear
Clear
Brobst
Iowa
Des Moines
Sioux City
Martin J. Wade
Harry M. Mencough
Grimes
Vernon Guthrie
Newton
Harry N. Webster
Runanells
J. Leo Ahart
Dow City
Raymond Teachout
Imogene
State College
Soldier River
Charles Lamb
Mondamin
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Little Sioux
Willbur Patterson
Wadena
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Volga
Marshalltown
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Mermet Brennen
Roshet Gater
L. L. Deuel
Sam Cohen
Mulberry Street
Arthur B
Frederick Deuel
Omaha
Neb
H. B. Dodd
Waterloo
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Illinois Central
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Algona District
The
Methodist Church
Algona
A. E B. Craig
Morningside College
Columbus Junction
Augustin
Charles S. Wells
Knoxville
Fairfield
Wilson
McGregor
Anton Huebach
Onawa
Ben Jengen
LaPorte City
Ashley
Montrose
Henry F. Eppers
William Garvey
Emma Schmidt
Rockford
Marble Rock
N. E. Goldthwaite
Boone
Necessary Rewards and the Value of Household Labor
The passage argues that life rewards justify effort and that both sons and daughters should gain economic independence. It suggests training girls to earn money at home, noting half a housemaid’s wages could sustain a daughter as a valuable home worker, benefiting the girl and family alike.
Ankle Eruption Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs Charles E Brooke reports eighteen years of chronic ankle sores with nightly pain and burning. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for three months the sores healed completely and no further trouble occurred. Cuticura advertised as sold worldwide with a free Skin Book offer.
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Kingsville
Charles E. Brooke
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Man in Sprinkling Cart Dies of Acute Alcoholism
An anecdote contrasts environmental influence with personal choice as a man who drove a sprinkling cart for nine years dies from acute alcoholism.
Odd snippets mix in this ancient notice row
Readable lines about a soothing syrup claim sit alongside a UK match usage fact and a quip on janitors. The fragment mentions Mrs Winstow and teething syrup, a price per bottle, and a general office chair anecdote.
Washed-Out Look Sparks Laundress Joke About Millionaire Wife
A witty exchange mocks the fashionable wife of a wealthy man. The remark highlights her past as a laundress and notes a faded, washed-out appearance. The dialogue reflects social stereotypes and humor of the era.
Wedding or a Cat Fight Delighting Boston Transit
A fragment notes a busy street scene with many old shoes on the ground and a joke about a wedding or a cat fight. The excerpt reflects a casual, humorous Boston newspaper voice.
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Boston Transcript
Summer Annoyances Relieved by Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder
Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder eases prickly heat ivy poisoning insect bites and offensive perspiration. Available at druggists for 25 cents or write J. S. Tyree Washington D C for a free sample.
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Tyree
J. S. Tyree
Washington, D. C
Tramp Confronts Woman at Front Door in Unexpected Exchange
A brief exchange unfolds as a tramp asks to enter and a household woman questions his request. The man insists he is not mistaken, noting the door scene differs from what he might expect inside.
Railway Guard Finds The Way At Lilan Station
A new guard on a Welsh railway run arrives at a station with a formidable name and, after staring at the signboard, announces to the cars that this is the place. The moment captures his bewilderment and humor in the unfamiliar stop.
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Wales
National Tuberculosis Day Plan Seeks 200000 Groups Involvement
The National Association of the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis calls for Churches schools labor unions and fraternal orders to join Fourth National Tuberculosis Day on December 7. Over 1 000 anti tuberculosis societies will promote the effort nationwide with lectures during the surrounding week. Last year 60000 churches participated and the goal is 100000 this year alongside schools and other groups during the Red Cross Christmas seal drive.
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National Association of the Study and Prevention
National Association
Red Cross
Woman in Terrible State Promotes Lydia E Pinkham Product
A Belleview Ohio woman testimonial claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured backache nervousness and periodic pains. The advertisement urges others with feminine ailments to try the remedy and promises many prior women found health through it.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Bellevue
Ohio
Pinkham
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