When the Mummy Moves Prize Story Contest Opens
The Chicago Record-Herald offers $2,000 in prizes for solutions to its mystery serial When the Mummy Moves begun April 23. The News adds prizes for its subscribers, with awards for best to tenth best, and extra payouts for contestants who mail solutions by May 27. Only women and girls may enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record-Herald
Incaxo
Columms
Ivizes
Chicago
Atlantic
Hecord-Herald
Bob Hampton of Placer serial story notice
The News promotes the new serial Bob Hampton of Placer by Randall Parrish on the inside pages. It notes Parrish’s reputation for strong modern fiction and emphasizes the paper’s pledge of extra value in fiction and other content for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hampton
Placer
Randall Parrish
Grant area interurban project eyed by Red Oak residents
James Stier of the Atlantic Northern and Southern left the city this morning for Lyman north of Grant to visit George N. Gerlach, a leading farmer in the region, regarding a proposed interurban line sought by Red Oak residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
James Stier
Atlantic
Lyman
George N. Gerlach
Red Oak
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Beauty
Advertisement states true beauty comes from Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, offering tea or tablets to give a lively complexion. Atlantic Drag Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Atlantic Drag Co
W H Hamm is Dead in Dayton After Hemorrhage
W H Hamm died at 5 45 PM in Dayton from hemorrhage of the lungs after a period of illness. He was 52, formerly of this city where he managed the W and Hamm Brewing company for five years. Funeral will be held on the 27th and burial will take place in Escanaba Michigan. He was born September 23 1856 in Oshkosh Wisconsin and later lived in northern Michigan and Boone before moving to Dayton. His family was at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Spangler
John Hamm
Dayton
W. H. Hamm
W. &. Hamm Brewing Company
Jungs
Hamm
Escanaba
Mich
Oshosh
Wis
Michigan
Boone
Remembered Pioneer W. Hamm Dies After Long Career
W. H. Hamm, long in the liquor trade and brother of Hamm Brewing’s W. H. Hamm, died after years in Boone Webster and the city. He led a steady life in saloons and wholesale liquor work, held K P lodge and Catholic Order memberships, and was praised as a true gentleman who faced death unafraid. The paper mourns the loss of a friend to many in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Webster County
B. Arkie
W. H. Hamm
Hamm Brewing Company
Knights of Pythias
Catholic Order of Forresters
Mr.Wamm
Tornado Ravages Walls Mississippi Area. Several Dead
Bad tornado swept over Walls Mississippi around 2 AM injuring several and killing three. Telegraph and telephone wires down between Memphis and Walls. Yazoo and Mississippi Valley depot roof blown off and building wrecked. Relief train dispatched from Memphis. Walls lies a few miles below Lake View along the Yazoo and Mississippi railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tornae
Memphis
Tenn
Walls
Miss
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Slemphis
Yazoo and Mississippi
Lake View
Guilty Finding for Equity Journal Publishers in Mook County
In Chicago on April 18, the American Society of Equity members Theodore G. Nelson John Genture and Charles W Bowne publishers of the Equity Farm Journal were found guilty of criminal libel for accusing J A Wiverett former society president of misdemeanors while in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cound
American Society of Equity
Turaynter
Municipal Court of
Mook County
Chicago
Theodore G. Nelson
John Genture
Charles W. Bowne
Equity Farm Journal
J. A. Wiverett
Late News of the County from Anita and Griswold
Anita Boys strike at Rich in Rawhide Nevada. Prof Ernest Hiller of Clearfield elected superintendent at Griswold, with two teaching vacancies still to fill. District boards accept applications. Griswold liveryman Scott retires to assist veterinary work. Nellie Walker to appear May 7 in Griswold cantata Singing Flowers. Rural carrier Goessling resigns for township road work. Mrs Ed Everly hired in Nampa Idaho schools. Miss Sophia Showers breaks arm skating in Lewis. Marl Conrad involved. Ethel Fish and Ray Parrish wed at Gregory SD. Lewis Odd Fellows observe anniversary with church park events. Lewis brick yard restarts with steady work. Maine Democrats set meeting to nominate township ticket. Anita Tribune reports Wagner siblings in Nevada bonanza offer rejected at $50k. demand double. Anita Windette not seeking re-election as art and music teacher. Henry and Mrs Lee settle divorce terms. custody arrangements set. case likely to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hiller
Clearfield
Griswold
J. O. Huntley
Griswold Corps of
Murer
Baxter
Nellie Walker
Ed. Goessling
Ed. Everly
Nampa
Idaho
Sophia Showers
Lewis
Marl Conrad
Hey
Ethel Fish
Ray
Parrish
Datter
Gregory
Odd Fellows
Keagy
Lewis Brick Yard
Democrats
Maine
Anita Tribune
Fern
Harvey Wagner
William Wagner
Anita
Rawhide
Nevada
Anita Windette
Anita Public
Henry Lee
Lee
Floyd
Harlan
Roy
Mrs Taft Leaves City for Nampa Idaho to Join Son
Mrs A R B Taft departs Monday for Nampa Idaho to reside with her son Robert Taft who is employed there. She has been ill but is now much stronger and nearly recovered. Stationery offered at the office.
Adams County case nets Buskirks in infant deaths probe
Coroner Christie and the sheriff in Adams County have arrested Mr and Mrs David R Buskirk on suspicion tied to the deaths of two children born to them Both children died under suspicious circumstances over the past two years A state chemist in Des Moines is expected to analyze stomach contents as part of a coroner s inquest while Council Bluffs directories and police seek any trace of a Dr Jones who the couple claimed aided them The coroner awaits the chemist s report before filing formal charges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon Adams County
David R. Buskirk
Christie
State Board of Health
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Dr. Jones
Myr
Jones
Mrs A B Sims Stirs Audiences With Speech Tour
Former Whist Champion Mrs A B Sims widely known for winning The New Amsterdam Trophies has drawn large crowds. Evangelist Wilbur Chapman praises her candid testimony and commitment to Christ as she headlines a Des Moines evangelistic campaign and will speak at the Methodist church next Sunday evening with broad invitation to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Sims
Wilbur Chapman
Des Moines
Fire department fundraising drives for southwest Iowa event underway
Soliciting for a guarantee to support the southwest Iowa firemen's journey has raised about 700 dollars after two hours. Chief Morrow reported Red Oak fire team plans to participate in horse hose events with Creston and Shenandoah likely joining. Council Bluffs horses may appear for exhibition rather than compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Red Oak
Creston
Shenandoah
Council Bluffs
Small Pox Reported South of Here
A case of small pox is reported south of here, at the Kennedy place near Hopley’s. The patient is a young Des Moines Highland Park normal school student where about fifty cases have occurred. The disease is not aggravated and there is no danger of an epidemic. Witch repairing at Eggers Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopley
Kennedy Place
Highland Park Normal School
Des Moines
Wakefield District Court Delivers Kernan Westphaten Verdict
In Wakefield a jury found for the plaintiff in Kernan versus Westphaten with a verdict of 132 dollars plus costs. The session notes a rare trial format, lists jurors led by Charles Speiker and others, and mentions adjournment prospects into May. Attorneys are J. E. Bruce, J. B. Rockafellow, and Goodspeed. The probate matter for Maud Bland’s will is set to May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kernan
Max Westphaten
Wakefield
Charles Speiker
Charles Willis
Bert Ramsey
F. R. Wiles
T. F. Burr
C. R. Crouch
Frank Cox
H. H. Wilson
Simon Smith
F. S. Morford
P. Eppelsheimer
Thomas Gaffney
Ben
J. E. Bruce
EB. Swan
Maud Bland
Goodspeed
J. B. Rockafellow
Edna Township
Macy
Cummins to Speak in Cass County Tour Dates
Governor A B Cummins plans three Cass county speeches supporting his senatorial bid. He will hit Anita April 29 afternoon, Avoca April 29 evening, Stanton April 30, Villisca April 30, Massena May 1 afternoon, and a final stop in this city May 1 evening at the Masonic temple with the May pole dance at the opera house preventing use of that venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cummins
Cass County
Council Bluffs
The
Bluffs
Anita
Avoca
Stanton and Villisca
Massena
Masonic Temple
Opera House
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues
Detroit 5 St Louis 1 New York 6 Philadelphia 3 Cleveland 5 Chicago 0 Washington 6 Boston 4 in the American League. Chicago 2 Cincinnati 1 Pittsburg 1 St Louis 0 Boston 0 Philadelphia 0. Brooklyn 4 New York 0 Indianapolis 4 Minneapolis 4 Milwaukee 0 Louisville 1 Toledo 8 Kansas City 7 Louisville 6 St Paul Western League. Denver 19 Des Moines 7 Sioux City 14 Pueblo 0 Lincoln 3 Omaha 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chicago
Washington
Boston
National League
Cincinnatti
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Denver
Des Moines
Sioux City
Pueblo
Lincoln
Omaha
Death of Anita girl after operation for appendicitis
The little daughter of George Bulls and his wife near Anita died at home after an appendicitis operation. Septic pneumonia developed and caused the death days after the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bulls
Anita
Last Day for Filing State Office Nominations
On the last day to file nomination papers with the secretary of state, candidates for state offices rushed to appear on the June 2 primary ballot. Republicans filed for most of the 29 Senate seats and many other offices, while Democrats had no nominations in nine districts and in Cass County no Democrat filings occurred. Four parties nominated electors, with Socialist G W Wilson running in this district and Republican Almer Stearn unopposed. The primary rules allow vacant ballot write ins to advance a party nominee unless the candidate declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Gass-Shelby
Cass County
John W. Scott
G. W. Wilson
Repubican
Almer Stearn
Logan
Vention
Two Arrested Today for Disorderly Conduct in City Court
Tia Verca Johnson was fined 100 dollars and costs in Mayor Straight’s court for disorderly conduct and profane language. Unable to pay, she was committed to county jail for thirty days. Sam Highley was arrested with similar charges but released on bond after a ten day continuance. testimony by Lawson and witnesses failed to prove Highley as the man involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia Verca Johnson
William Lawson
Sam Highley
Highley
Lawson
Democrats to Meet for Primary Election Tickets
Democrats in the Third ward convene in the grand jury room at the court house tomorrow night to confer on primary candidates. Grove township Democrats meet at the Cardio hotel on Saturday with similar general county gatherings planned. No candidate has filed for representative, so the nominee may run as an independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Grand Jury
Court House
Grove Township
Cardio
Mrs G TJ Marsh Leaves City For Chicago Death In Windy City
Mrs G T J Marsh travels to Chicago after word of the death of Albert Adcock father of her daughter Mabel s husband Adcock was a leading retail jeweler in Chicago and a pioneer in business He died yesterday from a tubercular spinal infection funeral services will be held Saturday Weather section on storm forecasts appears garbled with unclear timing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. ‘Tj
Marsh
Chicago
Albert Adcock
Mabel
Windy City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evening News
Way
Qur New
Lings
Anita Boys
Adams County
Suspi
Witch
Eggers Bros
Probade
Kernan Gels
Cummins
Cass
Sue
Rush
Lian
Mr. Adcock
Erally Fale Sindegulars
WEA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!