Paralyzed ex-director Forbes faces prison sentence
Col Charles R Forbes former director of the United States Veterans Bureau was stricken with paralysis Friday night at his sister's Brighton home and lies in serious condition. He had been preparing his case for a new trial related to recent charges and was slated to depart for Chicago in a few days.
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Boston
Col
Charles R. Forbes
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Siater
Harry Judkin
Brighton
Forbes
F. Chitara
Chicago
Massena Teacher Called to Bedsid e of Her Grandmother
Mrs Thomas Denham of the Massena school faculty has been summoned to McCook Nebraska due to the serious illness of her grandmother. The brief dispatch notes the family emergency affecting the local teaching staff.
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Massena
Wewe-Teograph
Thomas Denham
McCook
Nebraska
Anita Legion Dance Friday to Raise Funds
Anita Post No 210 American Legion will hold a public dance at the Clardy building Friday evening to replenish the treasury of the post. Funds raised will support post activities and veterans’ programs in the locality.
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Anita
News-Telegraph
Anita Post
American Legion
Clardy Building
Focal
Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robert Whittaker near Massena
A daughter was born March 26 to Mr and Mrs Robert Whittaker of northeast of Massena.
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Massena, In
News-Telegraph
Robert Whittaker
Town
Pellett Reflects on California Trip and Its Contrasts
Chico resident CHALER GROCERY notes strong northern California growth versus lagging south, praising landscapes and redwoods while criticizing water scarcity and high taxes. He contrasts Chico with Los Angeles, laments climate hype, visits Chinatown, and discusses agriculture, roads, and public works amid tax pressures.
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Chico
Calif
California
Shaw
Los Angeles
Teo
San Francisco
Towa
Resident of Cass Since 1868 Dies At 71
Johnson, a Cass County resident since 1868, died at his home at 1 30 a m Sunday at age 71. Paralysis was the cause after about two years bedridden. Born January 28 1844 in Virginia, he came to Cass County with Thomas J Johnson and wife. A brother Z M Johnson and a sister Miss Ella Johnson survive. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the same M P church with interment in Brighton cemetery.
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Marne
Mar
Johnson
Virginia
Cages County
Thomas J. Johnson
Maine
M. Johnson
Ella, Johnson
Arne M. P
Brighton Cemetery
Well Known Lady Near Massena Ill In Critical Condition
Mrs. Albert Maas, a well known resident three miles northwest of Massena, is critically ill at age 74. The News Telegraph dispatch notes her condition as of March 30 from Massena Iowa.
Howa Electr ic e to Improve Service to Adair Patrons
Special to News-Telegraph reports Iowa Electric vows uninterrupted power to Adair Guthrie Center and nearby towns. Vice president John A. Reed replies to a petition from Adair Commercial club after a banquet blackout. New line equipment is en route to ensure perfect service once installed.
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Adair
Iowa Electric Company
Ita Guthrie
Othe
Adair Commercial Club
John A. Reed
Reed
Commercial Club
Cass county year 1904 report and local news notes
The year 1904 Cass county financial report is ready, with a 1905 census showing growth from 10,922 to 11,204. Local items include power plant outages darkening streets, travel notes on Mr and Mrs W B Elliott, obituaries for August Collatz, and political rolls from recent elections. War news from Europe and the Meuse front is reported with rival claims. Local ads note grocery delivery service in Atlantic.
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Cass County
Adair Legion to Beautify Melvin Memorial Park
The American Legion post in Adair plans to use proceeds from the annual poppy sale for Memorial Day toward beautification and improvements at Melvin Memorial Park. The project aims to enhance the park as a first priority local tribute.
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Adair
Legion- TO
Melvin ‘Memorial Park
Memorial Park Named for Iowa Soldier in France
Memorial park in Iowa named after Adair native Magartell the first noble from Adair to fall in action with the second division in France during World War I.
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Iowa
Yin Magartell
Adair
France
Farm Loans At 6 Percent Offered By Local Firm
Wood & Savery of Atlantic offer farm loans at six percent. Call to inquire. promotional notice appears in The News Telegraph.
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Wood & Savery
Atlantic
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Red" Kirby
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Southern
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Thhat
China
Old West
Ah Suger
Florida
Arizona
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Davis
Ames
Chaler
Cass
Philip E. Johnson
Wilken Monument Works
Russia
Limelight
Tall
W. B. Elliott
Ft. Collins
Colo
Elliott
August Collatz
Pymosa Township
J. Burnea
T. B. Scott
Jas. G Whitney
Geo. F. Lang
J. G. Herring
M. C. Cardio
Jake Weitzel
J. F. Berg
R. E.king
W. M
Mac) Lynch
East Fifth Street
Neil Murray
The
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Falaba
Cardiff
Meuse
French War Office
Berlin
Petrograd
Vienna
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Poland
Skwa
Black Sea
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Massassoi
Linke Bros
Chestnut St
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Middle West
Standard Oil Building
Michigan
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