Former Lewis Man Slain in West Crime Case Recalls Trio
July 2 report from Lewis notes James Japyai, a well known local figure, linked to the disappearance of her neighbor John Sprouse and his wife from Moridge South Dakota after leaving in a car on November 20. Seth Danner and wife pursued them. Danner jailed in Ozeman Montana with his wife facing first degree murder charges. Mrs Danner reportedly confessed, alleging Sprouse was killed for robbery, their bodies dumped along the Gallalen river near Bozeman. Trial set soon in Bozeman. Danner and his wife involved. Sprouse’s killer described as Robbery Motive. Mrs Danner’s identity tied to local family.
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Lewis
Myrs
James Japyai
John Sprouse
Moridge
South Dakota
Montana
Seth O. Danner
Mobridge
Danner
Ozeman
Mont
Hussler Sprouse
Bozeman
Sprouse
Gallalen
Emu
Mner
Zeman
Cers
Flower Mission Marks Eighth Annual Iowa Effort
The Iowa WCTU closes its eighth annual flower mission with thousands of blossoms distributed to state institutions. Under Mrs Arie L Jones, June 9 was set for services, with June designated for wider distributions at hospitals hotels and homes. Major effort at Fort Madison penitentiary included bouquets and scripture plates for Sunday meals and gospel services.
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ES Moines
I Iowa Women's Christian Temperce Union
Arie L. Jones
Cascade
Jmne
Adison Penitentiary
Bunion
Iowa Soil Values Over 425 Billion Dollars in Plant Food
Dr P E Brown reports Iowa soil holds vast plant nutrients worth 425275518397 dollars if removed from top 40 inches. For seven inch surface, nitrogen 4515 pounds, phosphorus 1800 pounds, potassium 29709 pounds per acre valued at 2600.85 dollars. Statewide acreage yields enormous potential loss in soil nutrients.
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United States
Lowa
P. E. Brown
Town State College
Iowa
Dr. Brown
Brown
Armistice Day Incident Leads to Court Ruling
A damage suit over Armistice Day 1918 injuries in Portsmouth ended with the town and a blacksmith freed on appeal. A boy named Heller was injured by anvil firework, while others continued the display. Initial rulings favored defendants. the high court remanded, then freed the town. Other items note bond distributions, community events, and local bounty payouts in Winneshiek county.
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Harlan
Portsmouth
Heller
Rockefellow
Salmon Out of the Tin and Fresh Sockeye on Sale
A local market showcases Extra Fancy Puget Sound Sockeye Salmon as a top summer food. The advertisement highlights multiple serving options from tin to plate and notes a Salmon salad favorite with prices listed at 25 and 35 cents.
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Puget Sound
Treatment for diabetics at Iowa City
Ten thousand dollars has been given to the University of Iowa College of Medicine by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to train physicians in insulin use and to provide care for diabetics after August 1. Drs Campbell P. Howard and R. B. Gibson will oversee treatment and training. similar gifts will be made to other institutions. Royce Vernon resigns from Farmers Supply Co. M. P. Conway visits from Atlantic. Bank ad urges savers with 5 percent on 90 day deposits.
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Iowa City
College of Medicine
University of Iowa
John D. Rockafeller, Jr
Walter A. Jessup
Campbell P. Howard
R. B. Gibson
Two Wills Filed for Probate in Atlantic Clerk's Office
Two wills were filed for probate in the district court clerk's office at Atlantic. The Heinrich Riedemann will leaves property to his wife for life with remainder to children. dated August 13, 1909. The H. E. Bartley will leaves property to his wife, then to three children since his widow has died. dated February 7, 1913. Also notes visits from Hugo Wiese and family and Dr. Jesse R. Carlton of Tennessee visiting Anita area.
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Atlantic
Heinrich Riedemann
Noble Township
John Mueller
Emil Rail
H. EB. Bartley
California
Chas. H. Bartley
Mary E. Crosby
Amy B. Laird
Jesse R. Carlton
Tullahoma
Tennessee
B. D. Carlton
St. Louis
Rotary Clubs
Anita
Night Air Mail Field Near Canby Established
A 25 acre landing field for night air mail services is set up on the W. J. Duthie farm, three miles north and one mile east of Canby. Completion targeted by July 11. A 53 foot steel tower with electric beacon will mark the field, used only in emergencies. Additional fields planned every 25 miles for guidance on Chicago to Cheyenne night route. Local pilots visited Walnut township field to study takeoff and landing conditions.
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New York
San Fransisco
W. J. Duthie
Canby
Chicago
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Walnut Township
Atlantic Southern Railroad Ends Rights Sale Near Grant and Villa
The final chapter in Atlantic Southern railway history unfolds as Abeles Co of St. Louis sells the last right-of-way near Grant and Villa, ending the company’s claim here. The 37 mile line extended Atlantic Northern to Kimballton, built by public subscription, later abandoned after financial troubles. The north segment, 17 miles Atlantic to Kimballton, has required a local tax subsidy to remain in operation.
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Atlantic, In
Atlantic Southern Railroad
Abeles Company of
St. Louis
Grant and
Villisea
Atlantic Northern
Atlantic
Kimballton
Abeles Company
Rejuvenating a Straw Berry Patch Advice From Iowa State
Get rid of old berry plants or renew the patch based on its condition says H W Richey of Iowa State College horticulture. Best practice is few old plants, mowing tops, drying, possibly burning to combat diseases and pests, and renewing rows by plowing and spacing 12 to 18 inches. Sometimes cheaper to set new plants. C T Harney of Guthrie Center visited San Anita Friday.
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Allys H. W. Richey
Horticultural Department
Iowa State College
Pioneer Benjamin Wagner of Anita Dies at 83
Benjamin Wagner, Civil War veteran and longtime Cars county pioneer, died Friday afternoon at his Anita home after a lingering illness. Born June 21, 1840, in Harrisburg PA, he moved to Iowa as a child, served four years in the Civil War, and married Julia Amt Van veryort in 1805. He and his family located in Cars county in 1873 before settling in Anita, where he lived until his death. He is survived by his wife and eleven children, with funeral services held at the M B church and burial at Evergreen cemetery.
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Benjamin Warner
Anita
Cars County
Tie
Benjamin Wagner
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Louisa County
Iowa
Town Cavalry
Julia Amt Vanveryort
Charley
Oliver
Wiow
W. R. Koob
Brayton
Town
L. H. Benson
California
William Kirkham
Wiliam Bangham
Warry Wagner
Blackfoot
Idaho
Wagner
Massena
Albert and
Chester
Caas County
M. B
Evergreen Cemetery
Angellss Comedians Set for Anita Week at Concert Parl
Angellss Comedians visit Anita next week with shows starting Sunday and Monday evening. A big tent will be erected at Concert Parl with nightly performances under the Anita Concert Band, which takes a percentage of receipts. Tickets are 9 dollars.
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Angell
Anit
Anita
Automobiles Cause Most Iowa Deaths in 1922 Report
Des Moines Iowa July 8 The Automobile is responsible for more accidental deaths in Iowa than any other cause in 1922 per a survey in the Iowa Health Bulletin. The death rate from automobile accidents was 7.7 per 100000 with 187 deaths that year, up from 171 in 1921.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Towa Health Bulletin
United States
Towa
Card of Thanks from Green Forest Residents
A June 30 1928 card expresses gratitude to the engineering and paying gang and all who assisted during the dying hours and funeral of a local boy. The family thanks friends across distant places and notes appreciation for flowers sent by the engineering and paving crew.
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Green Forest
Avisaunas
Anita
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Y. U
Ge Scott
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Ess
Mas’ Duthie
Slater
Geoige Scholl
T. T
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Owa
Pred Saunders
Imaha
Warren E. Kellaway
Anita Bridge Club
West Main Street
Howard A. Marshall
Wayne Bullock
Winneshiek County
Decorah
Ivan Sebert
Bluffton
Alaska
ROE & Kohl
Reliable Grocers
Royce Vernon
The
Farmers Supply Co
M. P. Conway
le Citizens State Bank
Hugo Wiese
William Wiese
Deering Binding
Deering
International Harvester Co
Farmers Supply. Co
Atlantic Southern Railway
C. T. Harney
Guthrie Center
San Anita
Casa County
M.E. Church
Angells
Sand
D, C, MeNilet
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