Snakes and surgical feats in historic natural lore
A collection of vivid clipped notes covers snake handling in captivity and expert procedures for removing flesh and adhering membranes near the eye. It includes accounts of J M Phipson performing dangerous snake surgery and references to London Sketch and York County Me court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intygervive
Brugelf
J. M. Phipson
The
Bombay Natural Oratory Society
Chiapriva
York County
Siteu
Thomas Georges
Edward Guitrey
Piscata Aula
Kepobache
Lewiston
Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Brook and Brooke Murder Trial
The jury finds Albert Brooke, Phil Brooke, and Joswin Brooke guilty of murder in the first degree after a trial at Bier Lale. A sheriff reads the verdict as spectators watch the condemned sentence process. Prosecution details describe fatal wounds and the accused’s involvement, with the jury returning a single guilty verdict for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mba Hugh
Alberta
Phil Fin
Joswin Brooke
Deny
Taurdes
Aden
Andy
Anus Crane
Cihyton
Starch Works Burned at Des Moines Plant Fire
A large fire swept the National Starch Manufacturing Company plant on the southeast outskirts of Des Moines. Several hundred workers were evacuated safely as flames consumed the building grain elevator and drying house. Loss totals around 4 000 dollars with unknown insurance. firemen prevented spread to nearby property. Also included is a report from State Superintendent Barrett urging school reform and changes to teacher training and certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Maines
National Starch Manufacturing Coutany
Ples Maites
Welangs
Starch Manufacturing Trust
New York City
Iack of
Wier
Pt Trani
New York
Barrett
Berta
Pommnl
Fearey
Supvliors
Attelers
Crewe
Implement Dealers Adjourned Convention Draws Big Attendance
The Iowa Supplemental Vehicle Dealers Association held its sixth annual convention in Marshathowsa. Attendance reached 1 500 with many dealers present. Officers elected include President O Ve, Vice President Northwood, View President B, Director Three Years Wilfred Jones Algona. Contestants Des Moulinex and Davennart lead next year's convention race. The board will decide on a ban for organizing a mutual insurance company among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshathowsa
Lowa
Des Moulinex
Davennart
Chnehes
Vntial Insurance Company
Fragmented Local Legal Oddities and Crimes Chronicle
A jagged news page mixes a misread contract tale with criminal verdicts and public notices. The report mentions a farmer defendant, a signed agreement turned into a mouthful of pulp, and a grand jury in Independence. It also covers manslaughter verdicts, a Des Moines bank robbery case, hangings at Port Madison, and a suicide in Ida Grove, all presented in a Scottish-tinted ledger of incidents.
Greenville Robbers Sentenced in Murder Case
The Greenville court condemned two men, Brocate and Philpawl, for the murder of Jotun Stinbird. They were found guilty and sentenced to death by the electric chair, with details read aloud as the crowd listened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Torn
Brople
Philpawl
Dy Ati
Shepithe TV
Packer
Tye
Jilted Girl Sues For 20000 In Local Case
A Mescal woman sues a Grinnell merchant for 2000 alleging breach in a flirtation turning sour. The case ties in a Shelbyville visit by Rubia and involvement of teachers Miss Crowley and Miss Keener, with accusations of broken engagement and pretexts amid a crowded social scene.
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Beeneh
Steies
Grinnell
Heda Tere
Brese
Shelbyville
Rubia
Edinburg
Miss Wet Crowley
Death by Own Action at Smithland Shuts Self After Quarrel
Charles Walter Smithland shoots himself after a quarrel with his wife Ruby. The tragedy unfolds at their home where Mrs. Walter, frightened by a prior incident, flees with their child. Walter returns, shoots his wife, and then kills himself two minutes later using a pistol half an inch from the ear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walter
Syitvhland
Mendy Marcas
Jay Th
Pratiestio
Ted Walter
Ruby
Walter
Inmates Moved to LeMars Jail Under Guard
Reported arrests and transfers include Warry Herlinan taken from Cherokee for safe keeping to LeMars. Other inmates described include Harry Hortuh Abe Suilug and Florence Porter seen in a Cherokee area café, with police transporting to county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warry Herlinan
Harry Hortuh
Abe Suilug
Ming
Florence Porter
Dornan
Melbourne trade figures and notices in low key auction item
The page lists Mastrata trade values and a Queen's Wharf Melbourne note, with scattered bids and notices including a kidney remedy testimonial and travel ads. References to Melbourne, London, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and local figures like Charles Melbourne Stebert appear amid fragmented items and auction hints.
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Cvorge Robertson
Mastrata
Mr. Robertson
Queen's Wharf
Melbourne
London
Sydney
Adelaide
Brisbane
Charles Melbourne Stebert
Manchester
Gunridian
Bris
Fragmented Local Notice About Pseudo Medical Claims
A garbled OCR fragment references various products and claims about elixirs and tonics. It mentions NED CROSS, Sharks bean, 2 oz packs, Piso's Cure for Consumption, and quotes from individuals. The text is incoherent with several misspellings and stray sounds, offering no clear event or authoritative notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NED Cross
Blue Sharks
Senr
Why Blue Eyes Are Admired from Old Eye Note
An optician notes that blue eyes convey a penetrating, readable gaze and a popular belief they reduce need for glasses. He contrasts blue with brown and gray eyes, claiming gray eyes are common and violet eyes are rare.
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Sax
Optletta
Philadelphia Record
Nivecen
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Boston Transcript
Jane Rhidie
Cleveland Plain Dealer
St. Jacobs Oil
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Iwerniy
Borcinen
Gooka
C. Merriam
Springfich
Aucelloi
Oranediiys
Manitoba
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Canuds
Tafts LN
Spider
Luscot
Tapuliun
Betdice
Walladelphia
Thompson Weatcott
United Raties
Schuythill
Teware
Ulntua
Foutala Mercury
Eerry Weedy Stray
Marvsite
Chenes
Une Mall
Lea Fae
Aia
Fea
Cheney
Gorsteedts
Rae
Kim
Tommy
Civisesa
Ely
Warren Wreet
Arsokisn
N.Y. Ee
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Tomuuy
Yanttay
Wer
San Franciaca
Putnam
Loup
Buthurin
Ery
RAMEE
AOL
Wiedeway Neote
Thu Mawkeye State
News OF the Week
Jury
Bier Lale
Brooka
Pty Gauilty Af Mure der
Ein Penalty
Pear
Huceceh
Anenasa
Charles Lolliver
Barney O'Rourke
Des Moines
Ida Grove
Red Richantyop
Richardson
Trent
Wis
Brooks
OW. Cumberkind
Shelbe County
Janes Robertson
Port Madison, Penitentiary
Peo. S
Uscg
James O. Kevler
Adit
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Smithland
Lemars
Yun County
Lyon County
Liverpool
Poviunet Omeer & Pusey Bank
CouncilMut
Orange City
Union Station
Eeek Aotratu
Detong
Minnaes Pole
Maeve
Willian
Buck Willian
Tastes Mintogy Caimp
Oskaloosa
Harry Stong
Bittsburg
Kaw
Weettieh
Moses Tatpointe
Brakeusii
Great Western Railway
Marion City
Hoe
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Chas. Tolliver
Thane
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Suet
Tey
Aja Dabngeu
M.rl
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Ates
Matally Hart
Mites
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Smallpos Svenrgy
Dilur
Mandan
California
Leslie
Northport Us
Ion Dodd
Nouw
Bobby
Murrer
Elorida
Ie Fene Ponte
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
UWE
Chicago
Indianapulia
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Cincinnati, Queens and
Crescent
Southern Railway
Fiurlaust Coast Railway
Jeanine Chiraro
Blo. Om. Deily
Clark St
Werren St
Tvoch
W. PL Deppe
T. A
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tillntsen
Emer
Moe Winslow
Rootaren Sreyter
Lillie Degenkolbe
South End
Lydia
Pinkzham
de Iy
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Tor le Lest Bou
W.l.douglas
Dougla
Phe
Ricer
Dmeias
L. Douglas
Douglas
Fknes
Argetere
Danang Wearn
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Louisville
Aly
Erice
Battle
Gapsicum
Pettubae
Chegagh Rough Manufacturing CO
Sirset
Guy
Plesee
Sm Eee
Poprars
Astra
Palmer & GO
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