Flood Furies Hit Columbus Neb Two Rivers Swamp Towns
United Press reports the Loup and Platte rivers flood the Columbus area causing town inundation Fullerton and St Edwards submerged under three feet of water Camp Sheldon campers marooned as the river surge reaches fifteen feet above normal rail lines and bridges washed out telegraph lines down crops damaged and residents evacuated by boat.
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United Press
Columbus
Neb
Loup
Camp Sheldon
Platte
Fullerton
St. Edwards
Fullarton
Loup and Platte
Preus Nominated by Minn. Republicans in July Race
Partial returns show Governor Preus leading Oscar Hallam by about 13,000 votes as July 16 final election looms to choose a successor to United States Senator Knute Nelson. James A. Carley emerges as Democratic candidate. Magnus Johnson appears from the Labor party background.
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Tad. Press
Preus
Magnus Johnson
Knute Nelson
United States
Carley
Dema
James A. Carley
Johnson
Labor Party
Preug
Oscar Hallam
Remains of Accident Victim Shipped to Green Forest Ark
The body of Herman McNeil, a young man who died in an auto accident near Marné Sunday morning, was shipped today to his home at Green Forest Arkansas for interment there. Walter Eliott accompanied the remains, the lad’s parent and others following the arrival at 11:88.
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Herman ‘McNeil
Marné
Green ‘Forest
Ark
Walter Eliott
Anite
T. ‘Ord
County Picnic to Hold the Boards Here Tomorrow
Tomorrow is a big day for the farm bureau of the county with a parade of township floats at Sunnyside park starting after 10:30 in the morning. The Franklin Township Band will provide music and join the parade. floats assemble near the courthouse and proceed east to Walnut then Second and Chestnut streets before turning toward Sunnyside park. William Spies organizes the picnic under the trees in the park’s south area with township groups gathering. Dean Curtiss of Iowa State College and Mrs Gene Cutter of Logan deliver speeches after lunch, followed by a county sports program featuring an east versus west ball game headed by Chas Eberle and Ed Cambridge. Boys from Atlantic help manage the crowd and grounds.
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Farm Bureau of
Sunnyside Park
Ater
Sunnyside
Franklin Township
Court House
Farm’ Bureau
Seventh Straat
Swalnut
Walnut
Second Street
Chestnut
Chestnut ‘Street
Seventh
William Spies
Willig Miller
Dean Curtiss
Ows
State College
Gene Cutter
Logan
Chas
Eberlé
Cass
Iowa Two Hundred Fifty Years Old This Month
Ceremonies in Mississippi river cities honor the 250th anniversary of the discovery of the Father of Waters and Iowa, focusing on Father Marquette and Louis Joliet. Historians cite Marquette and Joliet as the first whites along the explored routes, with Marquette’s account detailing a May 1673 departure from St. Ignatius and cautious steps into unknown lands.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Mississippi River
Father of Waters
Territory
Father Marquette
S. Dablon
Joliet
New France
Quber Marquette
John Gilmary ‘Shea
St. Ignatius
M. Jollyet
Lake Huron
Lake Michigan
Bay of Fetid
Green Bay
Well Known Cass Mian Wed in Des Moines
Well Known Cass Mian and Ruth Hit were married in Des Moines last Saturday by Rev. F. C. McKean. They will live on a farm five miles northwest of Griswold after guesting at the McKee home. Mrs Woods is the former Ruth Hit, daughter of E. B. Hill of Knoxville Iowa. Many county friends extend best wishes.
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Cass Mian
Des Moines
Woods
Griswold
W. A. McKee
McKee
F. C. McKean
Ruth Hit
E. B. Hill
Knoxville
Iowa
Big Sale at Graham Store Advertised in News Telegraph
A readable fragment notes Graham Store at 502 Chestnut Street advertising a huge sale starting Thursday. The ad promises one of the biggest merchandising events with bargain prices on staples, urging readers to attend. The text also references a bride who was a teacher at Mel- and a July divet, but details are unclear.
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Graham
Chestnut Street
News- Telegraph
Bride
Mel
Play Equipment Mischief Reported at Local Club
A brief note describes disruption during a gathering labeled as a play event. It mentions equipment issues and participation by members and their friends nicknamed Jonks Mike a big day. The report notes no further details on outcomes or authorities.
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Jonks
Mike
Jara
Oldest Cass County resident John G Dahl marks 93rd birthday
John G Dahl a Cass county resident for forty years and a founder of Griswold and Lewis Christian churches observed his ninety third birthday quietly at his home in Lewis on June 19 Special to News Telegraph Born in Megelberg Germany on June 18 1830 he came to America at 24 years old after a varied career from railroad construction to Great Lakes freighting He settled in Griswold then Lewis over the past 27 years Mr Dahl retains strong memory for dates and events and remains active despite advanced age
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Lewis, Ja
Cass County
Griswold and
Lewis Christian
Ald
Germany
Mr. Dahl
Megelberg
America
Quebec
Canada
Hamilton
Indiana
Great Lakes
Detroit
Chicago
Illinois
Crown Point
Griswold
Gris‘wold
Baughman
Ld. Baughman
Bessie Nelson
Lewis
Big gifts to M. E. College challenge Brookhart critique
County residents donate large sums to Simpson-Wesley foundation while Senator Brookhart criticizes farmers. H C Breece pledged 5000 dollars. Cass county farmer reportedly deeded a farm worth about 100000 to the fund. A Griswold church lead and rival pledges push totals toward 15000 dollars each for Griswold and Lewis Fletcher Chapel as the drive ends tomorrow night.
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Simpson-Wesley Foundation
Brookhart
Iowa
H. C. Breece
Bear Grove Township
Gove
Indianola
Cass County
Hamlin
One Time Atlantic Resident Dies in Des Moines Funeral Here
Frank F. Cox, 65, former Atlantic resident, died at a Des Moines hospital Sunday evening. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 pm at 800 Walnut Street for the late, sister of Mrs. D A Mormon. Interment in Atlantic Cemetery. He leaves eight children, including Earl, Fred, Roy, and Clarence Cox of Des Moines. Clyde, Cyrus, Mrs. Rebecca Cook, and Mrs. Ella Johnson of Davenport. Also three sisters, Mrs. Mormon, Mrs. Laura Freeman of Omaha, and Mrs. Hf. L. Jacobsen of Council Bluffs.
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D A. Mormon
Walnut Street
Frank F. Cox
Atlantic
Des Moines
Atlantic Cemetery
Hed
Earl Cox
Fred Cox
Roy Cox
Clarence Cox
Clyde Cox
Cyrus Cox
Rebecca, Cook
Ella Johnson
Davenport
Mormon
Laura Freeman
Omaha
Hf. L. Jacobsen
Council Bluft's
Joyce Funeral To Be Held Here Tomorrow Afternoon
Funeral services for the late Ulysses Joyce will be held Thursday at 2 30 P M at the M E church with Rev F W Simpson officiating. Interment will be in Atlantic cemetery.
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Joyce Fneral
Ulysses Joyce
M. E. Church
F. W. Simpson
Atlantic Cemetery
Klan Meeting Moved to Uptown Park
A Ku Klux Klan meeting is set for Friday evening in Uptown Park, not Sunnyside as previously stated. Organizer Fleetwood announced that Rev. Tom Roberts will address the gathering in the city park.
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Ku Klux Klan
Tom Roberts
Uptown City Park
Sunnyside
Fleetwood
Klan
Oldest Active Man in County Refuses Rides
A county elder, Mr. Dahl, has traveled a week without cane or aid and often declined rides from motorists. He believes he is the oldest active man locally. Dahl has two children, son John Jr. of Des Moines and Mrs. Etta Currier of LaPorte. His son was present yesterday in Indiana.
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Dahl
Mr. Dahl
John
Des Moines
Mra. Etta Currier
LaPorte
Indiana
Etna lava flows threaten Italian towns in June eruption
Fiery avalanches from Mt Etna drive tens of thousands from homes in Capania Linguaglossa and surrounding villages. Lava flows, earth tremors, and collapsing houses create a desperate scene as residents pray for relief. Soldiers aid efforts while church bells ring through the night and authorities seek aid from Pope Pius and King Emmanuel.
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Capania
Italy
Mt. Etna
Haig
Linguagrossa
St. Egidius
Pius
Emangal
Doctors on Foreign Ships Custodians of Booze
A Treasury Department rule redefine custody of liquor on foreign vessels in American waters. Doctors on board ships will certify liquor as medicinal, clarifying how shipments are to be handled under the new regulations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Iowa City Slayer Given Life for Father‑in‑Law Murder
Robert Leeper convicted of murdering Roy Wertz, his father in law, in Iowa City. He was sentenced to life imprisonment at Ft Madison. An appeal to the state supreme court was filed after a bid for a new trial failed.
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United Press
Iowa City
Robert Leeper
Roy. Wertz
Ft. Madison
Ralph Otto
State Supreme Court
Leeper
John Chopek
N. W
Slayer of Tesmer Is Manus Claim In Chicago
Mrs Richard C Tesmer identified today by Mrs Tesmer as the supposed girl bandit who shot and killed her husband during a hold up at their home June 5 The man disguises as a woman and has led a double life for 14 years The widow noted the killers smiling expression and eye color while acknowledging possible mistake about eye color
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Chicago
Prances Carrick
Isnown
Fred G. Thompson
Richard C. Tesmer
Beesting Fatal to Young Girl at Avoca
Orlea Johnson seven daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Johnson farmers two miles northwest of Avoca died within an hour after a bee sting to the right temple while playing in the orchard. First aid was given but medical help could not reach in time. Survived by her parents. Frank Eastman of Lewis was a business visitor here today.
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Avoca
Bea
Orlea
Andrew Johnson
Here
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