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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
2
Fragmented OCR reads discuss public notices and local items across multiple topics including manufacturing, health directives, and infrastructure. The text references Alfred Nobel, safety materials, Boston and Manchester areas, legal ordinances, and a mix of historical notes. It appears as a garbled page segment with scattered names, places, and events.
The report describes Byers and Carroll questioning defects in a red light measure and the political maneuvering surrounding its fate. Attorney General and assistant attorneys general discuss the constitutionality and potential court action. Many applicants vie for Malvern postmaster in a parallel note on political appointments and the Audubon post office dispute.
Waterlon la March 27 report that Judge Dunham ruled the saloon consent petitions insufficient though some voters died or withdrew before canvass. The temperance movement predicts appeals as concerns rise over costs of circulation and petition validity. Also reported is the death of Spencer resident Plall Smite on Main Street after a brief illness, a well known local figure of 25 years.
An incomplete May report from Conn details William Myers fatally trapped after a carriage accident when his head struck the vehicle. Other lines note Leonard Erikens and Elizabeth Reoaere involved in a murder case and a separate track meet summary indicating Mason City performances and outcomes.
Milwanther Wis May 26. Johnn on Steele is Elaine Gede the son of Jett Steele who died suddenly last March arrives here to contest Steele will. Estate valued at $15,000. Steele is named in will while his wife died four year earlier leaving ten children. Carroll county Iowa. The Cravege owner of Steck will.
Scattered Iowa items report Prohibition era standards at a federal level. Caledontats plan a safety focused gathering. Cresco hosts a new circus and a traveling film. Cedar Rapids checks a check forgery case. Storm Lake seeks a semi professional baseball season funded by local subscriptions. Rock Rapids notes crop delays from rains. Cedar Falls reports a fatal rail accident investigation. Des Moines doctors face conspiracy charges. Muscatine motto contest sparks potential expulsion. Keokuk fights river bridge project injunction. Imogene post office suffers fire damage. Dubuque views a court verdict on a Black resident. Fort Dodge theft case. Albia coal mine venture. La Lakes farmer shipments boost regional economy.
A Washington report notes members discuss committee assignments for the war and labor panels. The House leadership aims to balance influence among Democrats as plans unfold for key panels and policy oversight.
Vague OCR fragments describe relatives challenging a estate bequest with guardians referenced and a plan to divide remaining trust interests among three churches in Osage and Centar Falls. The article also mentions a hospital vote by Congregationalists in Des Moines, aiming to build the first national hospital under that movement, with $6,000 raised and Marshalltown hosting the state conference. Local ministers note the conference will feature Rev. Rhett of Sioux City.
Des Moines reports Attorney General Cosson plans to enforce anti trust laws during early summer. He hints at possible indictments or public actions pending provincial evidence, with county attorneys ready to start proceedings if needed. Freight handlers petition for wage increases amid rising platform and freight movement costs in Ulafis. Incubator explosions endanger residents in Estherville and Manson hosts revival plans. High school meet set for Manson with 29 teams, training under Loehmann and Cher.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Monday routines at a tuberculosis cottage and patient care. It references ward rooms, gate, beds, and care for residents. Names and places are unclear. the piece reads as a general notice about hospital or sanatorium operations and staffing.
A battered, low spirited man opens the door to a canvasser who extols a padded book cover idea. The man nods briefly then dismisses the pitch, noting the flat irons would remain as the sole item valued, ending with a doleful remark.
Sam Marcus of Lowell Place Chicago describes severe hand dermatitis lasting two years. He details burning itching swelling cracking and discharge before healing after applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment for five to six months. He notes a world wide sale and offers a free sample with a skin book from Cuticura Dept L Boston.
The article notes the pension office estimates the last Civil War soldier may die in 855, about 90 years after surrender. It cites Lew Kronk as the last War of 1812 veteran who lived beyond 93 after peace, and references the last Revolutionary War soldier who lived 86 years after 1783. It closes with hope that a veteran may outlive the pension office.
A Birmingham note recalls a comical letter about mice and a cat blocking room for doors. The Winkie house, once the canal wharfinger’s abode, and two Dickcox-associated buildings are demolished, while a nearby red brick house with three steps bears the name Mr. Winkie in bold Roman capitals.
A fragmentary note describes various remedies for dyspepsia and indigestion. It mentions “Like Magic” and references to remedies in dregs, digestive aids, and a tablet or pill approach. Names and exact sources are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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