Ak-Sar-Ben Exposition Company Organized in Omaha
Omaha April 5 The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben governors plan to file articles forming the Ak-Sar-Ben Exposition Company capitalized at 1 million dollars with shares at 100 each A permanent grandstand housing 50 000 is projected along with an agricultural building and band pavilion The old mile race track will be restored this spring The next step is filing articles of incorporation then selecting an architect
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Omaha
Neb
Ak- Sar-Ben Exposition Company
Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben
Stores Extend Hours and Adjust Deliveries
The public is notified that several merchants will remain open evenings until 7 15 and that morning deliveries will shift to 9 30 a m and 3 00 pm The undersigned include 206 E F Jones QO 0 Conley Christensen Bros Brown Grocery Co Stier Grocery Co.
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E. F. Jones
Conley
Christensen Bros
Brown Grocery CO
Stier Grocery CO
C. C. Conley
Oelwein Child Dies From Bonfire Injuries
In Oelwein Iowa on April 5 five year old Imaco lato Tursi died at the city hospital from injuries received while playing with a bonfire. Also noted is a Teachers Institute to be held Friday and Saturday at the high school auditorium with invitations to patrons and school officers.
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Oelwein, In
Imacolato Tursi
Charles Tursi
Eat
Teachers Institute
Simpson College to Enlarge Campus at Indianola
Simpson College will clear a one city block grounds in front of the college gate for a new administration building this summer. President James W. Campbell announced the project after all college buildings were sold at auction. The unfinished ad copy mentions gutter renatred and April showers, likely an ad insertion from Atlantic Sheet Metal works.
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Indianola
Simpson College
James W. Campbell
Flag Found Encased in 1846 House Wall
G W Goodrich tearing down an old house he bought found three flags sealed in the plaster. The flags show twenty eight stars, dating to about 1846 when Texas joined the union. The builders remain unknown.
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Luther
G. W. Goodrich
Texas
Marvin Boy Burned by Gasoline Accident at Home
A young son of Mrs Ina Wearm was badly burned at the family home when he and his brother tried burning rubbish. He grabbed what he thought was coal oil but carried gasoline to the fire, the can exploded and burning oil enveloped his body. The incident occurred on April 5. After that date the Central Iowa Poultry & Egg Co. will discontinue retail meat sales.
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Marvin, In
Ina Wearm
Two year old dies after eating poison in Fredericksburg
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Mattke died after consuming strychnine tablets found by the child as his mother used the drug for heart treatment. The incident occurred in Frederickstown on April 5. The article notes a planned discontinuation of retail meat by Central Town Poultry and Egg Co.
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Fredericksburg
Walter Mattke
Car of Sheep Lost in Railroad Wreck at New Market
New Market Ind April 5 Chas Combs loses a car load of sheep when a freight train wreck strikes the car that had broken down for repairs. The sheep car was set out for repairs when the collision occurred.
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New Market
Chas. Combs
How Rheumatism Begins
The article warns rheumatism stems from kidney poison buildup and uric acid irritation. It urges immediate treatment, not temporary relief, and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haartem Oi Capsules as a remedy to purge poisons, cleanse kidneys, and restore organs to health. It claims imitators exist and to buy only GOLD MEDAL.
Dane Anay Headache Relief Ad With Various Ailments
Anay advertises a remedy for pains at the back of the head sore limbs bruises frosted feet and chest colds offering doses at 50c and 6c per fare. The copy uses old spelling and pricing to suggest medical relief in a compact heal all claim.
Villisca to Pave if Voters Approve
Villisca voters would back a paving project for nearly three miles of streets and alleys after a unanimous city council meeting. A April 28 session will consider objections and possible amendments. Ralph Pringle of Red Oak was chosen as city attorney for the matter.
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Villisca
Ralph Pringle
Red Oak
Four Generations of Boys in Family at Red Oak Iowa
In Red Oak Iowa four generations of Wright males are living in Pilot Grove township. Albert Wright age 78, born in Ohio, came here 45 years ago. His son Frank is 44, grandson Gayl 22, and great grandson Kenneth 14 months. They note times for the day at 9:30 am and 3:00 pm. C. C. Conley.
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Red Oak
Albert Wright
Pilot Grove Township
Frank
Gayl
Kenneth
Ohio
Wrights
Frank Wright
May Form Circuit To Aid Soldier Welcomes
Several southwest Iowa towns plan a circuit to aid homecoming celebrations for returning soldiers. Red Oak leads, Montgomery and Mills counties collaborate, with Red Oak hiring E. E. Sea of Omaha to arrange Ak-Sar-Ben style decorations costing about 300 dollars. Mr. Lee will supervise placement and labor.
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Iowa
Red Oak
Mills
Ntgomery
Montgomery
E. E. Sea of
Lee
First Indian Charged With Theft in Federal Court
Cedar Rapids Iowa April 6 for the first time in federal court an Indian is charged with theft George Mitchell faces indictment for stealing 40 dollars from his sister in law wife of Robert Young Bear a soldier in France Poker is blamed the Indians enjoyed the game they boasted they won 40 dollars from Mitchell the same day Mrs Hear s money disappeared it was her soldier husband s allotment to her
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Cedar Rapids
Federal Court
George Mitchell
Robert Young Bear
France
Mitchell
Card of Thanks from Mrs. J Cutshall
A note of gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and flowers sent during sickness from Mrs J Cutshall.
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J. Cutshall
High Tide Hits Dubuque as Mississippi Flood Bites Land
Dubuque Iowa April 5. A 12.6 foot stage at the draw bridge signals continued rise through Sunday. Riverfront property owners brace for more flood impact while outside the city, farmers fear incursions into low land already submerged. Eighteen foot flood would bring serious anxiety, fifteen feet already concerns locals.
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Dubuque
Mississippi River
Driving Team For Sale From Adle
Driving team for sale is standard bred and well matched with good goers. Comes with double driving harness and light top buggy. Brown mares, half sisters, weigh 2350 pounds, nearly ten years old this spring.
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Adle
Farm loan offers from Wood & Bavery at 5 percent
Ig pr MF STULIS Wiota Iowa FARM LOANS Wu are now prepared to place farm loans at 5 per cent 5% per cent and 1 per cent Call and see us WOOD BAVERY Atlantic lows tt
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Wood & Bavery
Atlantic
Lows
Death platoon led by Iowa man perishes near Flabes France
Brig Gen Charles H. Cole recounts the fate of Lieutenant Chester R. Howard of Mount Vernon Iowa and 29 soldiers from the 1st Battalion 40th Infantry who charged German lines near Flabes France and were all killed. The bodies were found in a line with Howard foremost, after the town of Flabes was captured on November 9.
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Boston
Chester RO Howard
Mount Vernon
No Man’s Land
Flabes
France
Charles H. Cole
Howard
40Th Infantry
Flabos
Cole
County contract to Kimballton Company approved
Jensen Construction company of Kimballton has been awarded Audubon county contracts for fifty seven cement bridges and culverts at a price of $24,000. News-Telegram offers land contract blanks.
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Kimbalton
Jensen Construction Company
Kimballton
Audubon County
Revised time no go in Cumberland merchants agree
Cumberland, April 5. A majority of local merchants oppose the revised business hours, with about thirty signing an agreement to keep opening and closing times as in the old schedule. An ad notes new stock of rugs at Schrader Furniture Store.
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Cumberland, In
Cumberland
Schrader Furniture Store
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