Instrument of war souvenir found by Reed in Sidney
M J Reed found a two foot long copper handled item believed to be a saber and bayonet possibly for a Belgium rifle. It was earth eaten and found while moving a stump on N K Reed property. The artifact is a valuable souvenir and the owner reports recovery with no ill effects from a recent stroke. Sheriff Humphrey attended Cedar Rapids for news of his brother's death in Mercer PA aged 68.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Reed
Sidney
Belgium
N. K. Reed
Sidney Herald
Humphrey
Cedar Rapids
Mercer County
Pennsylvania
Lenox
Geo. O. Cobb
Sargent
Wallis
Attack in bed chamber leaves Johnson badly wounded
Will Johnson of Westboro was stabbed by his brother in law Alexander Rudolph during a night attack while asleep on Sunday May 27. Mrs Johnson alerted neighbors. Rudolph was captured. Johnson taken to St Joseph hospital. Rudolph jailed to prevent lynching.
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Will Johnson
Westboro
Alexander Rudolph
Rudolph
Johnson
St. Joseph Hospital
New Market Herald
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Boosts Free Sample Offer
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for lame back and kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims hospital and private practice success and offers a free sample bottle by mail with a request to mention the newspaper, noting bottles sold nationwide. It names Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingahamton
N. Y
Lenox plans August street carnival instead of July 4 celebration
Mayor Carey studied Lenox business men’s views on a July 4 celebration and found the event not desired. Plans now favor a street carnival to be held in August, per the Lenox New Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Lenox
Lenox New Times
Bertha Williams Resigns Teaching Post for Sterling
Miss Bertha Williams resigns as high school teacher in Malvern to take a higher paying position in Sterling Illinois. The Malvern Leader notes she is an excellent teacher and will be missed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Williams
Sterling
Ill
Beall Brothers Visit From Omaha
Henry Beall of Omaha spent Sunday visiting with his brothers Charles and Orville Beall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Beall
Omaha
Charles and
Orville Beall
Gravity Independent
A Bedford Citizen Endorsement for Doan's Kidney Pills
Bedford resident H F Adams farmer on Hopkins Road describes a cold settling in his back and causing lameness and back pain. He tried Doan's Kidney Pills obtained at Bibbins drug store and reports relief, praising the remedy as the best he ever used. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
H. F. Adams
Hopkins Road
Dean
Bibbins
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan’s
House Sees 25000 Travel Fund For President Defeated
Washington June 11 The House rejected a 25000 provision in the sundry appropriation bill for the president's traveling expenses on a point of order calling it new legislation. Debate spanned party lines as leaders weighed presidential entertainment costs and equal treatment of former presidents.
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House
Washington, D. C
Williams
Mississippi
Ais
Congress
Sulzer
New York
Sims
Tennessee
Bill
Senate approves amendments and parks measures in Saturday actions
The Senate reported a appropriation bill increasing funding by 422 625 to 3 154 594 and amended house provisions on embassy clerks to apply only to newly appointed clerks. A campaign contributions ban for corporations passed, with fines up to 5000 for violations and 1000 for officers. The body authorized a dam on the Crow Wing river in Minnesota near the Gulf river. Yosemite National Park gains control over the Yosemite valley and Mariposa grove after California consent, prompting debate but the resolution passed to place the area under federal protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hale
House
National Bank
Congress
United States
Crow Wing River
Minnesota
Gulf River
Yosemite Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley
Mariposa Big Tree
Kittredge
District of Columbia
Perkins
California
Parsons College Gifts Fuel Gymnasium Plans
Fairfield June 8 at Parsons College thirty first commencement Rev Willis G Craig announced a $10,000 gift from Hon T D Foster of Ottumwa toward a gymnasium. Winfield Smouse and George Parsons added $1,000 each, with President Parsons contributing another $1,000. A $25,000 building will be erected soon. Also reports a fatal train collision near Mengo on Iron Mountain road with 1 dead and 22 injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Parsons College
Willis G. Craig
Chicago
Board of
T. D. Foster
Ottumwa
Foster
Winfield Smouse
Washington
George Parsons
Watervliet
Mich
Parsons
State Court Ledger of Fines Fees and Repairs
A dated ledger lists numerous state court cases and related expenditures including Patton 227 35 and Walters 50 80, Groves 690, Jacobs 6 40. Accounts cover justice and constable fees, witness fees, assessors meeting, school maps, painting, supplies, books, jury meals, wolf scalps, salaries for officials, bridge work, court reporter, equalization board members, trustees, and various repairs and services for county infrastructure.
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G G Patton
George Walters
F P Groves
J M Jacobs
Goodale
SW Abbott
RH Morgan
Wm Mullen
Chas Belding
Joe Cochran
W Spring
J W Spring
Wayne Schooley
Jas W Walker
M Welch
J Nystrom
G. Wieser
Illinois Printing Co
American Book Co
John J Clark
Blackmar & Co
F Evans
Geo
HS Ash
JB Dunn
WF Evans
Ethel Evens
Ed E Cass
JF Besco
P H Peterson
JJ Walters
Burright
C E Brown
Geo D Walker
D C Thomas
Equalization Board
Mark M Million
P Savage
WB Estle
Chas Beall
Jas. W. Beauchamp
CS Orth
J S Hanshaw
John Hindman
Hugh Humphrey
L, B Wilson
J J Carey
W M Hewitt
A Livingston
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Hopkins Journal
East
Richmond
Ind
Corning Free Press
Bedford Marble Works
M. Miller
Conway
Mutual
Iowa State Register and Leader
Daily Register and Leader
Des Moines
Register and Leader
St. Louis
Iron Mountain Road
Mengo
Scott
Dr.Rea
Rarch Brand
Nae. L. Rea
R. Rea
Stantono
Kansas
Serene Tonia
Tradr Marek
F. W. Bailie &Co
Board of Supervisors
Taylor County
Iowa
Bedford Light & Power Co
Gay
S L.payton
Hunteriron
Silas Kieth
Eva Abbott
J.F. Besko
Alex John
Auditor
T G Stewart
J H Humphrey
J F Besco
H M Long
Homeseekers
The
Burlington
Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
Montana
Oklahoma
Texas
Indian Territory
Louisiana
the Burlington
F. P. Bell
Q. Ry
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Western Ae
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
St. Paul, Minn
Hbo
Box
Uinine Grip
Ottoman Cie, Jr
H. Long
Warren Q’dell
Clayton
F Schoenmann
Chandler Lumber Co
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