Loot Train Robbery in Iowa Involving $3.5 Million
Poffenbarger, 18, testifies he helped break the mail car door during last Saturday’s theft near Council Bluffs. Two men on the train and two others in an automobile followed, taking mail sacks filled with currency and Liberty Bonds. Authorities search for W. Burke and Thomas Donohue while suspects from Chicago deny knowledge of the loot.
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Council Blof's
Iowa
Poffenbarser
Incinnati
Merleilips
Nion Pacific
Burlington
California
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
Washington, D.C
Poffenbarger
W. Burke
Thomas Donohue
Atlanta
Eddie Jackson
Chicago
Mrs. Jackson
Rice Bran and Rice Polish Feed Offered in Cameron
F A Green of Cameron Texas advertises car rice bran and rice polish as the best hog feed on the market. Contact via phone 283 for details.
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F. A. Green
Cameron
Texas
Anti Jap Land Law in Texas Could Ban Land Purchases
Senator W H Bledsoe of Lubbock announced plans to introduce next session a bill modeled on California anti Japanese land laws. He warned of negotiations for a Japanese colony in the Rio Grande Valley and said he remains opposed to such colonies being created in Texas.
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Texas
W. H Bledsoe
Lubbock
California
Bledsoe
Rio Grande Valley
Fire destroys cotton compress at Marlin causing $400,000 loss
In Marlin a fire last night destroyed the Exporters and Traders compress and warehouse housing 2,300 bales of cotton. The compress valued at $60,000 was insured. Loss on 80 bales owned by buyers was partly insured, rest owned by local farmers. Total loss $400,000, third such fire this season for the company, with prior blazes at Cameron and Quanah.
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Marlin
G. C. Withhoots
Cameron
Quanah
Drove's Tasteless Ton ic Promises Vitality and Pain Relief
A vintage advert describes Drove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as purifying the blood to restore energy and strength with a skin absorption claim. It also promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism neuralgia and sprains, noting three sizes 30c 60c and 1.20 sold by Pace Marshall Drug Co.
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Drove
Price Cc
Ballard
Pace-Marshall Drug Co
Diamond Dyes Color Card Promises Easy Garment Dyeing
The ad advertises Diamond Dyes promising safe dyeing for all fabrics including silk linen cotton and leather with 60 instructions and a color card of 16 rich hues. It guarantees perfect results even for first time dyers.
Rub My Tism Pain Killer Claims Quick Relief
An old advertising blurb touts Rub My Tism as a potent pain killer for rheumatism neuralgia and general soreness claiming rapid relief and soothing effects across multiple ailments. The copy emphasizes its effectiveness and broad use for household ailments.
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Fusius
Chichester S& Samond
Lithe
Littell
Nolan
Bette
James F. Allard
Leste
Austin
Milam, Falls and
Bell Counties
T .C. Stafford
Cameron, Texas
Billie Marek
C. N. Green & Bros
Willard Storage
T. C. Whites
the First National Bank
Just
Oklahoma
A. Bartz
Jeter Lumber Co
Cameron State Bank
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