Nebraska Sheriff Links 1910 Ax Murders to Waters Mystery
Nebraska State Journal reports Sheriff Condit believes a black man named Waters killed the Wilisea family with an ax in 1910 and later killed Mrs Hilda Peterson and her infant, then died near a Union Pacific train. Condit traced clues from a Danish paper fragment, a六 seven shoe dealer, and farm inquiries across Iowa and Missouri. other similar ax murders in Colorado Springs Kansas Illinois preceded Fremont 1913 events.
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Condit
Nebraska
Vallisca
Waters
Wilisea
Fremort
Hilda Peterson
Peterson
Union Pacific
South Omaha
Fremont
Glover
U. S
Slater
Skiter
Iowa
Missouri
Villisea
Colorado Springs
Kansas
Illinois
Willisea
Nebraska State Journal
Sheriff Nevius praised for bootleg crackdown across counties
Sheriff Nevius and County Attorney James Lucas visited from Bedford to discuss law enforcement efforts in Taylor County. The article lauds Nevius for pursuing bootleggers despite limited local support, noting cooperation with Page and neighboring counties, and urges citizens to back officials enforcing temperance laws to prevent arrests from fading in court.
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Commonds
Nevius
James Lucas
Bedford
Page County
Taylor County
Jilay
Taylox County
Two Good Ideas Try to See Things Through
A fragmentary note appears to reflect an adage about perseverance. It mentions seeing things through and hints at named figures or quotes with unclear attribution, suggesting a clipped or misread historical text.
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Trood Clardwure
Another Side to the Holding of Corn
Senator Ed M. Smith of Winterset Madisonian notes the debate over holding the 1925 corn crop. He argues that price forecasts are unreliable, holding risks include weight loss and storage costs, and that farm success rests on market study and personal judgment rather than relying on corn growers’ associations. He warns against blanket promises of higher prices and suggests feeding corn on the farm where possible.
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National Corn Growers' Association
Winterset
Corn Growers’ Association
Towa
Joose
Lowa
Madison County
Peoyle
Erib
Abe Martin
Board of Trade
Tess
Jona
Tlinois
Ed. M. Smith
Madisonian
Bragging Is Poor Business in Crop Reports
A letter denounces national and state agriculture departments for spreading promotional crop stories. It cites recent potato and rubber price swings driven by sensational reports and argues corn prospects in southwestern Iowa would improve if truth about yields and quality were published. The writer urges honesty over hype to avoid manipulating markets.
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Des Mains
Chicago
New York
W. Shah
Mwe
Towa
C.cn
State Department. of Agriculture
Washington
Lear
Bataan
Aera
Piriew
Ghee
Hoys
Loupeau
Adams County
State department of agriculture warns Iowa crop outlook misreported
State agriculture officials caution overstatements about Iowa crop yields and prices. The letter criticizes inflated claims of bushel outputs and price support, urging careful estimates and noting farmers’ plea for realistic guidance. Officials stress that inflated publicity harms market stability and demand prudent forecasting by state reviewers.
School Boys Smoking Cigarettes In Public Schools Debate
A long, fragmented article discusses concerns over school authorities addressing cigarette smoking among boys, with mentions of politicians, laws, and public health questions. It references debates on parental roles, the impact on students, and legal controls on minors in purchasing and using tobacco.
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Omaha Flour Mills Co
Omaha
Nebr
Bedford Hospital
Block South
Bedford - Iowa
Golder
United Light
United Light Service
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Drow Light
Ana Y Railways Company
Prior Srciaeech Shares
Newton
Bayer
Perth
Panide
Gabon
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Carini
Matin
Oyenla
Atuy
Banat
Jacksonville
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Key West
Orlando
Mobile
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Tampa
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C. A. Reynolds
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