Sheriff Maxwell's Daughter Fires On Booze Runners
Le Mars Iowa June 27. Sheriff Maxwell intercepts a booze car from Minnesota to Sioux City. His daughter Fern Maxwell grabs a revolver from the car seat and fires at the fleeing runners, believed to have hit one man though they escaped. Local sensational report notes the sheriff’s bold action and his daughter’s act amid the blockade run.
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LE Mars
Maxwell
Minnesota
Sioux City
Fern
Shaw
Rm Miss Maxwell
Briskham Honored by King George For Brave Regimental Action
Roy Briskham assisted comrades in a dangerous rescue during a regimental athletic contest at an English rest camp. King George congratulated him and later awarded a decoration after crossing the channel. He served with the 2 Canadian regiment and is the son of Mrs. J H Baron of Atlantic.
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Roy Briskham
King George
Briskham
J. HE. Baron
Atlantic
London Taxicab Drivers Rule With Iron Hand
An Associated Press report from London notes taxi drivers wield power during wartime cab shortages. Riders endure strict control as drivers judge destinations and tips, with bold individuals challenging drivers attracting crowds and admiration.
Military titles barred in the American Legion plan
Louisville Ky June 27. The joint national executive committee has instructed Kentucky Legion officers that no military titles may appear in Legion records or templates. The Legion remains a civilian organization with no rank or service distinctions among World War I members. The committees were formed in St Louis and Paris.
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Associated Press
Louisville
American Legion
Kentucky Legion
Joint National Executive
Witl
Legion
St. Louis
Paris
Back to Old Ideals as Cure for unrest in Des Moines
Des Moines June 27 Gov Frank C Lowden of Illinois urged Americans to resist Bolshevism by preserving pioneer era ideals and expanding education The former presidential hopeful spoke twice in Iowa including to University of Iowa alumni in Des Moines and at a Fort Dodge bankers convention stressing middle west resilience against the Red wave.
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Des Moines
Tona
Middle West
Towa
Frank C. Lowden
Ilinois
University of Towa
State Bankers
Fort Dodge
Atlantic nurse to return home from overseas service
Miss Helen Needles of Atlantic completes seven months of Red Cross tuberculosis commission work overseas, including four months in Italy. She served at base hospital No. 81 near Paris, was discharged in January, then volunteered to Rome. Prior to service she worked as a nurse in Newton schools and helped form Jasper County Red Cross chapter.
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Red Cross Tuberculosis Commission
Italy
Helen Needles
Atlantic
Miss Needles
Helen M. Needles
Spruce Street
Newton
New York
France
Paris
Rome
Prince of Wales Becomes A Mason In London
The Prince of Wales, now 25, will have his own residence in York Home James. He has been initiated into the Free Masons and become an honorary member of two old city trade guilds. He recently flew over London in a daring airplane display following the war.
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Associated Press
London
Prince of Wales
King George
York
Hoare
James
Free Masons
King Edward
Duke of Connaught
Old City
Atunts
Westinghouse fans offered by Williams Electric Supply
Notice states Williams Electric Supply sells Westinghouse Electric fans in all sizes and types. Advertisement lists Green Street Walnut address and phone numbers for ordering.
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Williams Electric Supply
Walnut St. Phoris Green
Westinghouse
Williams Electric
Des Moines Firms Advertise Farm Lands and Dental Services
Barnes Bros of Des Moines promote thousands of acres of productive lands in Todd County with weekly trips and pamphlets. J T Ralston, a dentist in Des Moines, lists his Fulton Building office and two phones for patient contact.
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Todd Co
Todd County
Barnes Bros
S. & L. Bldg
Des. Moines
Iowa
German Swindlers Turn Pretty Trick Near Berlin
Two clever swindlers used a modern ad scheme to net about 500000 marks by selling fake platinum to wealthy buyers. They arranged the deal on a lonely road near Berlin, delivering cash in cars and receiving goods in return.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Platinum Heist Reported in City by Swindler Ring
Alleged swindlers challenged a returning party of platinum in the city. A weapon search was conducted on the car and the platinum was seized by accomplices. McCormick twine referenced. See Hansen Lowe.
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McCormick Twine
Hansen Lowe
Roomy indigo dyed OSHKOSH OVERALLS for boys
Heavy weight durable denim overalls in the OSHKOSH style designed for boys. Cut like the men's version with reinforced strain points and roomy pockets. The long lasting garment emphasizes practical design and sturdy construction.
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Woodrow
Sheriff's
LeMara
Plymouth County
Halga
Father Day
Jend
Strand
Jand
R. E. Porter
Atlantic, Iowa
West Fifth St
Palmer School
Palmer School of Spinography
X-Ray Laboratory
Palmer Hyle
Diamond Griswold
Griswold
Avoca
Gette
Dain Hay Loaders
Hansen & Lowe
FORD
E. F. Jones
National Biscuit Company
Nettle
WN. B.C. Graham
National ‘Biscuit. Company
Rv C. Graham
J. T. Ralston
Fulton Building
Firestone Tires
Eggers Bros
Ant
Baga
Ree Building
Omake
Nebreska
Oshkosh
Oshkosh,wis
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