Two Young Men Cash Worthless Checks Leave Wiota
Two men Bert Francis and Martin fled Wiota after cashing $15 in worthless checks. Francis withdrew $10 for a pipe and offered to send money to Illinois while Martin cashed $5. They hired a team, were seen near Atlantic, and fled toward Anita and Atlantic before being stopped. One man had debt in the bank. the other had little known history. Local authorities suspect a practical joke or fraud.
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Wiota
Atlantic
Bert Francis
Martin
Song and Story
W. I. Rowe
Mike Waters
Francis
Ross Bell
Illinois
Rowe
Cardio
Anita
Dennis Conway
Jong
Mystery lantern near Eller creek sparks town rumor
Mike Waters relays there is a nightly lantern hung on a tree near a bridge over Eller creek three miles south of town with a note telling people to leave it alone. Locals speak of spooks and an unseen agent at work, with no clear explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Waters
Eller Creek
Cumberland liveryman Gene Pierce meets breakdown near town
Gene Pierce, Cumberland livery man, brought a passenger load into town Tuesday when his machine broke a shaft about a half mile out. He proceeded to Council Bluffs that evening to obtain the necessary repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Pierce
Cumberland
Mr. Pierce
Council Bluffs
Port to Move Home, Operate Des Moines Elevator Firm
J Port purchaser of the Des Moines Elevator Company is now settled and will move his home to Wiota. He previously resided in Shelby Avoca Carson and other western Iowa towns but says Wiota offers the best prospects for his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Port
Des Moines Elevator Company
Mr. Port
Shelby
Avoca
Carson
Iowa
Wiota
First Annual Election Of Farmers Co operative Officers
The association holds its first annual election of officers and directors since organization next Tuesday January 5. Current officers are E W Bourne president Ona M Bourne secretary E N Henderson C G Nordman J G Miller and Nels C Nelson as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-operative Association
E. WM. Bourne
Ona M. Bourrne
E. N. Henderson
C. G. Nordman
J. G. Miller
Nels C. Nelson
Phil Turner expands shop with Sampson Bros construction
Phil Turner adds a new section built by Sampson Bros to house his growing stock of implements. The expanded shop aims to neatly organize the items and boost sales, following Turner’s already strong trade.
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Phil Turner
Sampson Bros
Farm Change Near Town Sees 80 Acres Sold at 125 Per Acre
Geo Most, owner of an 80 acre tract about a half mile from town, has sold the farm to Elmer C Huff for 125 dollars per acre. Most plans to move in the spring.
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Geo. Most
Elmer C. Huff
Mr. Most
New Catholic Church Completed in Town
The new Catholic church is finished and furniture and fixtures are being moved in. The church is a credit to the town and the great denomination that will worship there.
Israel Keller sale draws town crowd
The Israel Keller sale held Tuesday afternoon was well attended and the stock sold well, with many townspeople present.
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Israel Keller
Wiota Holiday Trades and Local Personalities Reported
Personal mention notes Mr. Moore returning from a holiday visit. Wiota merchants report splendid holiday trade. Postmaster Frank Beebe traveled to Atlantic on business Tuesday. John Bohling cites a thriving lumber business with a big year. Roy Chenoweth was in Atlantic on bank business, and A. K. Coomes of Atlantic visited here.
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Wiota
Frank Beebe
Atlantic
John Bohling
Roy Chenoweth
Bank
A. K. Coomes
Livery Business Moves Through Town Tuesday
O C Coe formerly in the livery business here and now in Des Moines visited town on business Tuesday. W E Rowe is doing a nice livery business and pleasing all those who deal with him. He is a square dealing gentleman and entitled to success.
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O. C. Coe
Des Moines
W. Be, Rowe
Local Society Notes and Travel Bits from the City
Mrs. Sam Lang suffers a light pneumonia attack. Miss Evangeline Blakesley of Ani ta visits in city with Albert Worthing. Marshal Richardson funds a crippled hobo’s Des Moines ticket and sees him depart. Dr. T. B. Morris and others escort the late J. A. Morris to Liberty Iowa. younger sister remains to care for ailing mother. Miss Carrie Masteller returns from Idaho Falls to her Iowa home. A. M. Nipper and wife depart for Des Moines then Hannibal Mo. Mrs. R. E. Schindel of South Omaha returns home after visiting relatives.
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Sam Lang
Evangeline Blakesley
Anita
Albert Worthing
Marshal Richardson
Des Moines
T. B. Morris
M. EB. Quint
Emma Morris
Rose Morris
J. A. Morris
Liberty
Iowa
Mattie Keeney
Carrie Masteller
Idaho Falls
William Masteller
Route 1
A. M. Nipper
W. C. Burgess
Nipper
Hannibal
R. E. Schindel
South
Omaha
Winter Robes Shown At Prettiest Line Yet
Mrs. C. B. Osborne and Mrs. George B. Pennell hosted a stylish winter robe event last evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Crombie. FRANK RHODY attended as hostess with Mrs. Reinig and Mrs. Herbert assisting. about fifty guests enjoyed a pleasant evening at the former’s home.
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Frank Rhody
C. B. Osborne
George B. Pennell
Place Your Order With Wilken Monument Works
The notice urges readers to place orders with Wilken Monument Works for memorials and granite headstones, highlighting reliable service and local availability.
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Wilken Monument Works
Pearl Haworth and Clarence Oakes to wed at Northern Home
The marriage will take place this evening at the home of the bride's parents north of town. Miss Pearl Haworth and Mr. Clarence Oakes are the couple.
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Miss Pearl Haworth
Clarence Oakes
Salve Claims Cure for Cold Sore in Two Days
Quote from Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson Ave Buffalo New York credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing a stubborn cold sore in two days after a single daily application. Describes heals all sores and notes 25 cent price with dealer guarantee.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson At
Buffalo, N. Y
Bucklen
For Sale 160 Acres in Union County Iowa
For sale is 160 acres of farm land in Union County Iowa with no improvements besides fences. The land is tame grass seeded five years ago with immediate possession and no encumbrances. Terms easy available through J. B. Blanchard of South Omaha Nebraska. Also mentions a health tonic gold en globules claiming kidney effects sold by W. T. Palmer & Co drug store with a 30 day trial.
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Union County
Iowa
Spaulding
J. B. Blanchard
South Omaha
Neh
W. T. Palmer & Co
A Dangerous Operation in Medical Adverts
An ad describes appendix removal as a dangerous operation performed by a surgeon. It warns against taking Dr King’s New Life Pills, claiming they prevent such ordeals by quietly curing constipation headache bilious ness and malaria. The pills are advertised at 26c at dealers.
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Dr. King
A Notre Dame Lady's Appeal For Home Rheumatism Cure
A woman named Fred offers a home treatment for rheumatic and neuralgic pains claiming it cures muscular and joint ailments without climate changes. She says it banishes uric acid from the blood loosens stiff joints and purifies the system, inviting sufferers to write for the method.
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Notre Dame
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets promotes health benefits for busy people. Advertises constipation indigestion liver and kidney troubles pimples eczema bad breath sluggish bowels headaches and backaches. Sold as 3 percent form at 35 cents a box by the Hollister Drug Company Madison Wisconsin. Golden nuggets for loyal people.
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Follisteer Dhug Company
Madison
Wis
Wood's Liver Medicine sells at Palmer Drug Store
Wood's Liver Medicine in liquid form claims to regulate the liver relieve sick headache constipation stomach and kidney disorders and act as a gentle laxative. It tones the system with the first dose and is sold in a $1 bottle containing 2% times as much as the 60c size by W. T. Palmer & Co. drug store.
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Wood
W. T. Palmer & Co
Chamberlains Oiniment for Rheumatic Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Oiniment as a notable remedy for rheumatic pains, lame backs, sprains, and bruises with quick relief. It is sold by Atlantic Drug Co at 25 cents for a small size and 50 cents for a large size.
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Chamberlain
Atlantic Drug Co
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup promotes relief for colds
Seasonal cough and cold relief promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a pleasant remedy. Marketed for children with coughs and croup, the product claims to rid the system of the cold and is sold by W. T. Palmer & Co. Drug Store.
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W. T. Palmer & Co
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Wiota News Department
Mr. Moore
Nels P. Brown
Chesnut
Seaman
Sherm
Bass Lang
Woodroe Wallace
Sherm Bishop
H. D. Williams
Griffin Brothers
George Patton
W. S. Sankey
George W. Berry
Milt Darling
George Pellett
W. W. Chamberlain
Bruce Anderson
W. McMahon
B. K. Gaylord
Sam Berry
Lorenzen
H. M. Finkbine
Musson B
Fay Spangler
Musson
Roy Hedges
A M. Petite
Chestnut Street
W. A. Hammer
Oransky’s
A. M. Petite
Atlantal
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Baldhear
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Cass
Chestnut St
Wasson
Atlantic, Ia
Citizens’ Savings Bank of
Ilona
Jas. E. Bruce
W. E. Wissler
H. W. Fulton
Ass’t Cashier
P. T. Stafford
Pres’t
C. W. Bruce
J. W. Cuykendall
the City Steam Laundry
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