Randolph and the Amal stock intrigue at Rocket Club
Mr. Randolph becomes entangled with two powerful financiers named Lewisfader and Amal.1 5 & C. as they plot through a high stakes poker night at the Rocket club. Randolph, carrying sixty eight dollars and fifty cents, fends off rivals while calculating risks and potential gains.
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Morgan
Sun Hervey
Lewisfader
Randolph
Ieelstrom
Rocket Club
Mills
Herbert
Mr. Randolph
Met
Cap
Adventure in a Cab and a Stock Tip Gone Awry
In a brisk club saga Herbert interrupts as a cab drama unfolds with Randolph and the detective driver, while a taximeter heist triggers a chaotic pursuit. The scene shifts to high stakes as Randolph contacts broker William Verries, plotting Amale I. S. & C. short sales amid a casino like bust of cash and aging.
Hawkeye State News round up of local tragedies and events
Wil D Knleriom was killed by lightning while cultivating corn on his father's farm south of Humbolt. Mary Lowe, 110, faces Sioux City Police Court on intoxication charges as a Winnebago Reservation Indian. A freight accident toppled an automobile into Lima Creek. Sparks started a fire that destroyed Cas Wasmer's Griswold home, a $17,600 loss. Tragedies hit Clinton County with drownings, a fatal car crash, and a former coroner's death. Clyde F E Marvin, ex-Laon, was acquitted of robbing a theater manager in Missouri. John Dowding, thwarted at hanging, died in a psychiatric hospital. Dr. Carl Seashore will take a one-year leave from Iowa University. J G Cherry Paper Co Tama faces six weeks of cessation to store 2000 tons of egg crete awaiting use. John R Thomson of Earlham rents a farm to a tenant for 31 years, yielding crops and a post of service. Mrs Charles A Overfelt of Alneworth dies after a fall. Creston plans a city pool at McKinley Park with American Legion support. Davenport socialists attack Davenport City Council over vice claims. investigations yield little. Vel Kier opens a lead vein in Dubuque, a potential $40,000 to $950,000 treasure. The week’s mining news ends with the Point Cooperative Cream.
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Wil D. Knleriom
Humbolt
Mary Lowe
Sioux City
Winnebago, Neb
Lima Creek
Newell
Lawrence
Peter Nelson
Cas Wasmer
Griswold
Wasmer
Cass County
Clinton County
Clyde FE
Marvin
Laon
Carl , Seashore
Graduate College of
Iowa University
State Board of Education
J. G. Cherry Paper Co
Tama
John R. Thomson
Earlham
Brown
Himsels
Thomason
Charles A. Overfelt
Alneworth
Riverside
Cedar Falls
H. C. Harmon
Croston
American Legions
Creston
Legion
McKinley Park
Davenport
Komba
C. L. Berewald
Dvea
Berewald
Bt Dubuque
Vel Kier
Wilde
Wherry ‘Point
Trapped Husband Rescued From Locked Trunk
Baltimore woman Catterine Lewandowski claims her husband abused her and locked him in a trunk after a struggle. Patrolman Andrews freed the husband with a club after tracing noises to a locked trunk. The man was revived by cool air and placed in a cell as the incident ended.
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Andrews
Alice
Refuses Man's Death Bribe After Drowning Bid
A New York man, Harry Green, refused to let a drowning stranger die for a bribe. Green knocked Massion Baron unconscious, dragged him to shore, and waited as the victim offered $50 to be let go. Baron claimed he paid for coat and hat checking privileges but faced losses.
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New York
Harry Green
New York City
Massion Baron
Green
Rrie
Duane Street
Open Letter Praises Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A candid open letter from a Philadelphia woman describes personal health struggles and reliance on Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The writer mentions neighbors and shared experiences, noting how a tonic improved wellbeing and prompted others to consider its use for long relief. The account reflects early 20th century attention to women's health remedies and social encouragement.
Lecture Interrupted by Crosalots at Cook and Furnace Meet
In a tense exchange, Mr. Crosalots interrupts a planned address and says, “Don’t tell it to me,” then orders someone to come around and lecture the new cook and furnace man. The remarks echo during the gathering focused on health and happiness themes.
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Mr. Crosalots
Rally Stands Out Amid Hazy Claims for Hein Remedies
A fragment discusses a rally and promotes a tonic called Gwamp Root from Dr. Eilmer and Co. It claims rapid relief for kidney and liver issues and proffers a sample bottle for ten cents. The text is garbled but centers on advertising a patent remedy and purchasing a trial bottle by mail.
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Eilmer
Dr. Ilmer & Co
Diogheraton
Golf and marriage teased in quiet domestic moment
A brief exchange contrasts happiness with affection as a wife questions if she should be happy while her husband’s fondness for golf parallels his love for her. The dialogue hints at social expectations and small tensions in a quiet domestic scene.
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Br. Randolph
Mr. Seegar
Harnt
Mr. Seagar
Mein
Mr. Handalph
Poe
Anil
Eternely
Earl of Sandwich
Hlm
Bir
Mr. Handolph
William Verries
Verries & Cat
William
Bob Randolph
Willan
Amale I. S. & C
Tax
Hawkeye
State News
Hubby
Baltimore
Catterine Levandowski
Luaband
Lydia
Pinichaza
Mra
J. le
Babe Livingston
Nice Uitte
Pinkham
Yenrtbas
Holland
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