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Des Moines Leader

Location

Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1901

Page

2

Tragic Murder Trial and Local Property Deal Reported

A detailed account recaps a fatal domestic incident with a woman burning herself and stabbing, followed by a jury verdict on a separate case. The report also notes a large land swap in Mahaska County involving Andy Biles, with Kansas property and cattle plans. Local Burials and a Des Moines area death are briefly mentioned alongside community notices.

Dekaloosa, Des Mahaska Harry Davis Mabaska County Kaneas Kansas Andy Biles Fes Bern Petri Sam Mer Elstio Heston Minh Slahatha David MH Glass Husheitie Elsisa Tseacres Kansas Jang Montgomery Wien Hassus Fredanta

Dirt Eater Cult in St Louis Is Claimed to Thrive

A fringe group in St Louis led by William Windsor promotes "dirt eating" as essential for health. They claim grit aids digestion and purges stomach troubles, with Windsor delivering nightly lectures in the Old Merchants’ Leste buildin. Members insist only certain sand from tiger bottoms qualifies and press for belief that dirt, eaten with water, cures ailments.

Margreta St. Louis Wiliam Windsor Wieconatn College Auden Windsor Tels Déslaree Dalty Torgins Todd Bir Fa St

Fire near Ames store prompts urgent evacuation

Fire broke out at a store near Ames causing smoke and heat that forced patrons to flee. Five minutes later the blaze erupted again, with flames seen behind the counter as responders worked to control the danger. No serious injuries were reported. the incident prompted insurance inquiries and store closure.

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Son's Tus Amt Er

Fragmentary OCR hints a personal notice involving a son and an amount due or alleged debt. No clear names, dates, or locations readable. Summary remaining speculative with limited usable details from the source text.

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