Iowa News Roundup of Unrest and Tragedy in 1920s
A chaotic county wire reports thefts of Liberty bonds worth 260 dollars at M. H. Burne’s Green Island home. Prominent businessman James Ridgen of Menlo dies suddenly. Arthur Stageland found overcome by gas at the Grand Hotel Des Moines. his condition is not serious. Ten-year-old Robert Jacobs killed by an auto while coasting. Congressmen Good and Kay Dean confer with President-elect Harding. no reason given. Newton city workers face pay cuts to save the budget. A Clinton church incident ends with an elderly parishioner dead in prayer. James Hamilton, serving a life term at Fort Madison, is employed as a baker. Osage pastor Rev Willoughby resigns to join moving picture work. A stove fire causes a frozen heating tank explosion at Jake Klaster’s Lewis farm. no Trinity present. Ed Scoles jailed for beating Professor Penrod in Parkersburg. Le Mars gang members escape from Fort Madison during Christmas services. Mrs. Edna Wilson found dead in Mason City may be overdose or heart disease. Senator J. E. Wicham proposes inheritance tax to fund state needs. Mrs. Elizabeth McDermott of Atlantic dies in a kerosene accident in Anita. A Forest City shopping trip ends with the hunting death of a dog. charges filed. Several young people linked to city crimes face grand jury. Bankruptcy of Nile John Augnet Cols, Pilot Mound, reports liquid assets and millions in liabilities.
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Liberty Ponda
M. Hi
Green Island
James Ridgen
Menlo
Arthur Stageland
Jewell
G&s
Grand Hotel
Des Moines
Po Nes
Stageland
Robert Jacobs
Atlantic
Congressman Good
Iowa
Kay Dean
Harding
Newton
Maya
St. Irenaeus Church
Clinton
Wiliam Curran
James Hamilton
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Andrew Jorgengo
Nevada
State Penitentiary
B. A. G. Willoughby
Osage
Moving Picture
Jake Klaster
Lewis
The
Trinity
Mra. Kiesler
Ed Scoles
Parkersburg
Alsen
Edna B. Wilson
Pauline Crenn
Mason City
W. E. Long
J. E. Wicham
Garner
Elizabeth McDermott
Samuel Patty
Anita
Hicks
Lewis Riggles
Riggiew
Vide Smith
Boone
Grand
Tlty
Harry Rich
John Dixon
Cedar Rapids
United States
Nile John Augnet Cols
Pilot Mound
Cuba warned as Wilson sends Crowder to Havana for talks
President Wilson dispatched General Crowder and staff to Havana amid Cuba’s moratorium and financial crisis. Banking collapse, widespread insolvencies, and an unsettled election threaten stability. Congress moves to revive the War Finance Corporation, while disarmament plans spark debate among Borah, US, and League supporters.
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Wilson
General Crowder
Cuba
Congress
Harl
War Finance Corporation
Bret
Senate
House
Honor for Canada at Chicago Live Stock Show
Canada drew praise at the Chicago International Live Stock show as Clydesdales Belgians and Percherons won top honors. Saskatchewan exhibited strong in money placements and the U of Sask was second with Lady Brace a notable dam. Canadian entries also claimed grand championships in Clydesdale and wheat classes highlighting cross border agricultural vigor.
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Chicago
Shore
Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewinn
Lady Brace
Copyngiinm Bras
Wilkesbarre
LL. Jamies
Aston
Mass
George Chiett
Ehdumpion Alverleao Bre Amure
Canada
Clydusdaie
America
Covering the Situation and Winter Meditations
A compact column notes a visitor unsure how to handle a weekend and a Native suggesting a remedy, while Garfield Tes claims blood purification can eradicate rheumatism and dyspepsia. A reference to a young woman in a facade on a freezing day closes the snippet with a brisk cold mood.
Women Need Swamp-Root Kidney Health Ad
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often mistaken for other ailments. Back pain headaches and nervousness can signal kidney issues. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root offered as a remedy. obtain from drug stores or request a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY and mention the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. C
Ady
Nature Lesson Fable From Surper's Magazine
A quirky dialogue from Surper's Magazine presents a humorous exchange about a nut tree and its pantry. Father and son banter reveal playful wordplay and rural life hints. The piece showcases comic caption style language and simple domestic scene.
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Surper's
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Ad Improves Women Health
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women suffering from midlife fatigue and nervous strain. Personal testimonial from Mrs L Kitchen claims it stabilized health during a critical period, reducing headaches dizziness and heat flashes, with praise for the tonic and nervine sold nationwide in tablets or liquid.
Fragmented Chat Between Mrs Serupp and Serunmpp
A garbled conversation appears with names Mrs Sernmpp and Mrs Serupp arguing about doctors and dieting ideas. The exchange includes misheard phrases and questions about timing, with unclear context and no concrete event or location.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Modern Deluge
Hall's Catarrh Medicine touted as a tonic and blood purifier to restore mucous surface health, claiming constitutional influence on catarrh. The piece mentions a bi yearly rainfall record with 67 feet of rain and a jumper Chote Iya tall of BOG inches.
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Hall
F. J. Chenay & Co
Toledo, Ohio
NATO
Tait
Aroker Chote Iya
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Cork
Newport News
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Trish
Moose Factory
Hulsan's Bay
Thadoun's Bay
Rasety
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Madelou
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Pierre
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