Misplaced Confidence In Denison Engagement Ends In Loss
Julius Relmer aged 22 and Dors Heinrichsen 19 living six to seven miles northwest of Denison planned to wed Feb 10. Dora advanced $1,300 to Relmer to buy stock and start farming and disappeared with the money. Heinrichsen claims $1,760.75 lost in the misplacement of confidence. authorities seek Relmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Coriana Hoth
Julius Relmer
Dors Heinrichsen
Ilving
Denison
Dora
Julius
Missi Heinrichsen
Reimer
Miss Heinrichsen
Goodrich Township
Relmer
Wolves terrorize La Claire area farms and threatens children
Farmers near La Claire live in fear at night as gray wolves roam in the countryside from timbered riverside areas. A spate of livestock killings has been reported as wolves, driven by hunger, scour barns and roads seeking food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeClaire
la Claire
Flindis
Wapste
Menlo Child Burns From Scalding Lard Spill
The one year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lafavor of Menlo was badly burned when a can of hot lard toppled from a stove while Mrs. Lafavor rendered lard. The child climbed and pulled the can, spilling hot lard on its face and body. Recovery hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lafavor
Imrs
Menlo
Desperate Street Fight With Two Youth Bandits
William Weldon fought off two boys about 13 years old who trailed him after a downtown $10 bill change. In Waterloo last night at 11 o'clock he used a dinner pail to fend off the assailants, leaving the street littered with the wrecked pail. The robbers failed in their attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Weldon
Waterloo
Mr. Weldon
Weldon
Girl Accidentally Killed by Four Year Old Playing Near Osage
Four year old son of James Dull accidentally killed a one year old playmate at a residence between Osage and Stacyville when a gun discharged. The tragedy occurred as the children played together, the girl’s smile still on her face when she was found. Other brief notices include a fatal stabbing at Gladstone mine camp, a man burned to death while praying in Iowa City, a streetcar accident in Dubuque, a Waterloo real estate dealer filing for bankruptcy, and an interurban line project update with local officers elected.
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James Dull
James Ball
Osage
Stacyville
Statter
Peter Rogers
Iowa
Iowa City
Rogera
STATH
Brio
Luther M. Walker
Afton
Charles T. Shelton
Simpson College
Indianola
Hanlontown
Des Moines
J. W. Clements
Wilbur F. Baker
Glenwood
Sam McAllister
Farragut
Ida County
Prairie Loury Grain Company
I. Harris
Spencer
Harrisburg
Knute Klear
Jewell
Henry McDonald
Mr. Klear
James Thompson
Orlando Rupe
Bloomfield
Chautaugia Auditorium
Creston
George Kroger
Marshalltown
Chicago
F. H. Blumer
Stillwater
Minn
Columbus Junction
Allied Temperance Committe
Turner
Gilman
Clinton
Clinton Burlingame
Fulton, III
Ida Hartgen
Ida Golden
Burlington
Shock Davis
Justice
Samuel T. Barnhill
Iowa Central
the Central
Howard Foutch
Henry Wilharm
Waterloo
Foutch
Ralph Pepper
Peoples' Electric Company
Mazon City
Bankers’ Association of
Sidney
Antel Walla
Walla
Anamosa
The Boy Behind the Hatchet Eulogized in February
A reflective poem recalls Dewey Teddy and the era’s heroes. It recalls the boy who faced danger with courage, shifting focus from modern figures to past bravery and sacrifice.
Washington's Enduring Place in American History
Washington stands foremost among American figures in history and memory. The piece lauds his thoughtful nature, will, modesty, and devotion to duty from surveyor to president, noting his fear and faith in Providence while highlighting his leadership, virtue, and enduring example for a grateful people.
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Washington
United States
Continental Congress
Washington as Hero and Patriot in Public Memory
The passage defends George Washington as a great general and patient patriot who endured hardships with his soldiers. It argues for honoring his contributions to country and human liberty, urging readers to temper hero worship with recognition of his achievements.
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Washington
Doubt Over Cherry Tree Tale Baffles Farmer
In a chat aboard a smoking car a traveler questions a farmer about the Washington cherry tree legend. The farmer recalls a Mount Vernon visit, a stump shown as proof, and a sliver found to be elm, casting doubt on the tale.
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George Washington
Martha
Mount Vernon
Washington Named Everywhere in America
A humorous reflection notes how many places and institutions bear the name Washington including towns fire companies meat markets steamboats and streets. The author imagines a world without Washington where all would be called Smith and highlights the widespread tributes to the nation’s founding figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Washington Halls
Washington Clubs
Washington Societies
Smith
Mount Vernon Founder George Washington Early Life Note
The verse recalls a young George Washington at Mount Vernon brushing hair turning out his toes and obeying with care. It notes his marriage to Mrs. Custis on January 6 1769 and their seventeen years living simply on the Mount Vernon estate.
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Forge
Vernon Wile
George Washington
Willie
Agreement with Germany Opens Door to Settlements
United States seeks peace in commercial relations after a torn pact with Germany. Secretary Knox and the State Department drop demands on live cattle meat exports and flour duty drawbacks, in exchange for German discussions. French products will face minimum duties, urging France Canada cooperation. Franco Canadian reciprocity may boost Canada’s access to American markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gor
United States
France
Canada
Knox
State Department
Tariff Board
Thia
Fairbanks Denied Papal Audience Over Methodist Talk
Former U.S. Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks sought meetings with King Victor Emmanuel and the Pope during his Rome visit but the Vatican refused to receive him if he spoke at the American Methodist church. After delicate talks, Fairbanks chose to keep his pledge to address the Methodist church, declining the papal audience.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
Pape
Rome
United States
American Methodist Church
Fairbanks
Victor Emmanuel
Robbers Hold Up Eastbound Missouri Pacific Train
Three unidentified men held up an east bound Missouri Pacific passenger train five miles east of Pittsburg Kansas at night. They boarded near Pittsburg and rode to Cornell before attacking passengers with revolvers. About $400 and jewelry were taken from each passenger.
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Missouri Pacific
Pittsburg
Kan
Cornell
Garrity
Disagreement in Ford Trial Juries Split on Acquittal
After twenty four hours of deliberation the jury in the case of Mrs Jeannette Stewart Yord charged with blackmail of Charles L Warriner and defaulting treasurer of the Big Four railroad was discharged. Judge Swing said eight jurors favored acquittal on the last ballot and four favored conviction. Two jurors explained the impasse by noting most colleagues distrusted Warriner’s testimony, believing a man who confessed embezzling for twenty five years would perjure himself against a woman he blamed for his exposure.
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Ford
Jeannette Stewart Yord
Blackmin‘ling
Charles L. Warriner
Treggurer
Big Four Railroad
Chelmnati
Swing
Chicago Trade Review Reports Mixed Economic Signals
The Weekly Review of Chicago Trade notes steadier operations but no strong new demand in key industries. Bank statements show strength with deposits and discounts, suggesting capacity to support expanding activity. Transportation earnings rise, retail buying improves with better weather, and winter stock reductions spur wholesale attendance. Bankings total $267,230,872, down 2.0 percent from last year. Chicago district failures total 86 with mobilities over $5,000 at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weekly Review of
R. G. Dunn& Co
Bank Evearings
Trade Quietness Amid Seasonal Slump Warns of Caution
New York reports show general trade activity subdued by a between seasons lull. Quoted prices may fall to attract buyers while fears of federal action and stock market weakness encourag e a conservative purchasing stance. Week end business failures in the United States totaled 242, with Canada at 30, reflecting ongoing uncertainty.
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New York
Washington
United States
Canada
Wke
Bradstreet
Market Price Averages for Cattle Hogs and Grains Across Cities
Market quotes from Chicago to New York show cattle prices generally $4.00 to $7.00, hogs $4.00 to $9.05, sheep $2.25 to $6.00, with wheat ranging around $1.21 to $1.28 and corn about 44¢ to 71¢. Regional variations include Indianapolis, Detroit, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Toledo, and Cincinnati with mixed grain and livestock values.
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Chicago
Cattla
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
Northern
Harley
Standard
Cincinnati
New York
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Stook and
Young Waterloo Bandits
Charles Connelly
Wesley Sweet
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Centerville
Connelly
Sweet
Wit
Stret
Dubuque
Edmund Schrup
Waterloo News
Fatin Charles
Bandfield
Interurban Ix
Des Moines-Winterset & Creston Interurban
Ateck
R. Brown
Jerry Wilson
Adair County
M. Harris
Madison County
A. A. Lynn
W. W. Walker
Iowa State College
Ames
Edward 8. Estes
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Mason City
Geo. Washington
Dewey
Teddy
Herd and Statesman
Alilus
Germany
Vatican
Warriner
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