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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
2
A dense, garbled item weaves crime reports with economic notes, weather mentions, and local concerns. Names like Pennington County appear alongside tornadic damage and railway tax disputes, reflecting a broad, chaotic late era news collage.
Report cites Rock Island rail line tax issue and city dispute. Fragments mention authorities, waiting period, and possible financial claims tied to recent assessments.
On a local farm a farmer named Peencas is described as the tree king of South Imkota. The piece notes a pond, possible tenants, and questions whether the line of work could be profitable, amid uncertain prospects for the season.
A sudden accident and political turmoil force a prominent millionaire mayor to resign amid pressure from allies and rivals. The event triggers a power shift as officials and residents react to the abrupt leadership change.
A collage of short Iowa items reports varied local happenings. Entries mention clergy and community figures, school events, political steps, transportation updates, and minor crimes across towns like Davenport Cedar Falls Des Moines Council Bluffs and Marshalltown with dates and names intertwined.
A fashion feature notes fall and winter coat and skirt sets may not coordinate. It discusses suit coats with longer fronts, the influence of sleeve and back length on overall silhouette, and the expected tailoring detail for ensembles including tailored coats and matching skirts.
Polk county and Rock Island residents confront a multi million back tax dispute against the Rock Island Company. Lawyers for county supervisors seek to recover taxes alleged to be due on shares, credits, and property claims, with a court battle potentially yielding a large proportion of funds to the state and county.
A grand jury returned indictments charging eight San Francisco law enforcement members with conspiracy and shared involvement in the armory and related misconduct. The named figures include former detective Frank Feria, now a patrolman, and other officers identified in the record.
In Hop edale Massachusetts on May 2, industrial workers tied to the Draper company reportedly sparked town disruption as arrests followed alleged violence linked to a strike. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors but point to a murder accusation and charter issues surrounding the labor conflict.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a religious mission in Rome with mentions of Pope, Andre Amect, and Protect Katee Mani among recovering priests and devotees. The garbled text hints at guidance and ongoing devotion during the Holy See’s activities.
An official on a Washington avenue curb at a military funeral is approached by a solemn riderless horse and a darky who asks if the dead soldier was related. The official replies that the soldier was a brave substitute, and the questioner sighs that mourning for such a man would be grand.
A reforming figure released from jail remarks to a reporter that under no circumstances would he be a candidate for another term. The judge notes that even burglars can have a sense of humor, aligning with the ironic tone of the exchange.
Old coffee drinkers report improved energy and endurance after switching to Post'sto instant coffee drink. A woman writes of nervousness fading, better bowel action, and stronger nerves, with claims of greater physical strength and mental steadiness.
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