Lover of Mata Hari Dies in Spanish Firing Line
Paris reports Pierre de Morissac, once Mata Hari’s lover, killed defending the Aula Dei monastery near Penaflor as Madrid forces attacked. He had testified at Mata Hari’s 1917 trial and died in a heroic stand mirroring her fate decades earlier.
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Paris
Mata
Journal Des Debats
Pierre de Morissac
Aula Dei
Penaflor
Madrid
Secret Service
Mata Hari
Europe
Wilhelmstrasse
Berlin
de Marissac
de Morissac
Damage Suit Over Iowa City Auto Crash Resumes
Testimony in the 7500 dollar damage suit filed by L. E. Uhlman of Davenport against Nathan Moore of Iowa City continued in district court Tuesday. Preliminary arguments and witness testimony were heard as the Johnson County petit court opened its September term. The case stems from a February 20, 1934 auto accident in which Uhlman suffered a broken leg and shock.
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Iowa City
L. E. Uhlman
Davenport
Nathan Moore
Johnson County Petit Court
Uhlman
Preventive lessons on hemorrhoids and early detection
A health columnist argues readers can prevent piles by proper posture and awareness. He explains hemorrhoids are varicose veins formed by pressure in the anal region and connect to the liver through the portal system. An attack occurs when one of several piles bleeds or inflames, signaling advanced danger.
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C.F.K
Somersaults as Daily Health Habit
The author advocates daily somersaults to counteract upright posture and sedentary life. He notes doctors cure piles in one area but warns remaining piles may bleed or inflame. He claims rolling two dozen times each morning takes only a minute and promotes general exercise to prevent bodily sagging and stagnation.
Fever and nervous condition advice from 1936 column
A reader asks if nervous conditions cause fever and how high daily temperature should be. The reply says fever is a normal defense and to defer to a physician. Another reader asks about soya bean bread and starch for high blood pressure. the response says soya bean bread has starch similar to wheat bread and warns against self treatment.
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A. D
Remodeling Cost To Modernize Iowa City Legion Building
The Ameri can Legion Community building in Iowa City is estimated to need 55000 dollars for remodeling to become a city-wide community center. City council proposes a November 3 election to authorize bonds of up to 55000 dollars to fund the project.
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Iowa City
American Legion
Henry Fisk
Thomas E. Martin
Martin
Fisk
Prue Seeks Spotlight Among Friends and Selfish Jealousy
Dear Miss Manners advises Prue to curb jealousy and accept self. A reader asks how to win a boy dating them by not overacting. The answer emphasizes being authentic, letting him talk, and avoiding constant dazzling to maintain genuine connection.
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Miss Manners
Dear Miss Manners Youngest daughter seeks approval to go out
A reader asks Miss Manners for advice on convincing strict, aging parents to allow social outings. The columnist suggests having older siblings intercede and hosting friends at home to build trust, hoping parental attitudes soften as they observe responsible behavior.
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Miss Manners
Fluffy
Ryan Couple Observe Fiftieth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Thomas Donahue long time farmers celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with sixty guests. A table centerpiece featured a gold and white cake marked 50. They wed at St Patrick's Church on October 3 1886 and were joined by family including best man William Duggan.
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Ryan
Thomas Donahue
Nora Duggan
St. Patrick’s Church
William Duggan
Donahues
Obituary Notes for Donahue Family Residents
Ren and family details show one daughter died in infancy a son James and a daughter Mrs. William D Gavin. The Donahues retired from their farm twenty years ago and live in Ryan. Mrs. Donahue is 76 and Mr. Donahue 78.
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Ren
James
William D. Gavin
Ryan
Mrs. Donahue
Marengo Sunday School Officers Elected at Methodist Church
The Marengo Methodist church elected Sunday school officers: J. H. Shipton as superintendent, Leslie Keil assistant superintendent, Shirley Engelbert secretary treasurer, Claudine Cook secretary of supplies, Mrs. Wylie Whitehead superintendent of primary department, and Mrs. Bessie Price superintendent of cradle roll.
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Marengo
Methodist Church
J. H. Shipton
Leslie Keil
Shirley Engelbert
Claudine Cook
Wylie Whitehead
Bessie Price
Notice to Contractors for Fire Proof Hospital Building
Proposals invited for erection of a fire proof hospital building at the State Sanatorium Oakdale Iowa. Bids due October 30 1936 at Des Moines with 6000 heating and plumbing and 600 bond requirements. Project funded in part by the Public Works Administration and governed by its construction regulations.
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Oakdale
Iowa
Public Works Administration
the Board of Control of State Institutions
State House
Des Moines
Henry J. Liebbe
Board of Control of State Institutions
E. H. Felton
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Lalique
Mr. Brown
Mr. Green
May's
Parker House
Mays Tea Room
Second Street
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Bob
Personal Health Service
William Brady
Thala
Prue
Mary Manners
SS Prue
Him
Pats
DR. Doherty
Star Jewelry Co
Second Street SE
America
Says Lee
Gehlbach
Costlser Tobaccos
Hollywood
Camel Cigarettes
Benny Goodman
George Stoll
Rupert Hughes
Wabc-Columbia
the Fashion Center of
Cedar Rapids
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