Long list of Iowa news items from Hancock and beyond
A sprawling Iowa newspaper page reports diverse items from Hancock and other counties. Topics include injunctions over river works at the Minton River Power project, arrests for bootlegging and theft, trials and indictments in Polk and Lee counties, mining labor actions, canning industry records in Vinton, missing merchants, and local court actions. The report also notes political travel, church missions, rail and infrastructure developments, and several fatal or injurious incidents.
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Minton
Keokuk
Mississippi River
Albert Hegerla
Green Bay
Leg ‘County
Ima
Hancock
Lehman
Layton
Boraky
Polsky
Lincoln
Neb
Cook
Company
Cedar Rapids
Coston
Davenport
Landen
A.B.’ Cummins
Cumming
Des Moines
Senator Cumming
Congressional Investigating Committees
James E. O'Callaghan
Polk County
Cosson
Leavenworth
Kas
Fort Madison
Perial Institution
William Chocolate
Henry Britton
Buxton
United Mine Workers _of America
Seaston
Albia
Vinton
Jared Ham
Iowa City
Curtins Farm
Elizabeth Martin
Glenwood Y. M.C. A
Garrison
Grand Lodge
the Knights of Pythias
Dea Moines
Burlington
A. Ceday Valley
Association of
Aptist Roei
Hobson
Decorah
Governor Tener Heads Disaster Probe in Dam Burst
Amid a deadly flood near Austin Pennsylvania Governor Tener and state officials arrived by special train to investigate dam failure. They will examine cause, responsibility, relief efforts, and dead disposal as rescue teams clear debris and desperate residents seek safety.
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Austin
John “K
Ener
Harrisburg
Bayliia Pulp and’ Paper
Ayer
Tener
Keyed history shows German locksmiths rule households
Congal Thompson notes locksmithing as vital in Germany since the fourteenth century. The article describes the early lock’s impact on defense and household costs, the weight of typical keys, and how German life centers on locking doors from ten o'clock, with many carrying large keys amid flood, crime, and wartime conditions.
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Congal_ Thompson
Handyer
Germany
Prussia
Brandenburg
J. W. Knight
aZleigh
America
Cemented Basements Study Ranks As Top Cellar Work
In dialogue about a book on cemented basements a speaker claims the work ranks among the best cellar efforts, asserting strong quality and reliability without fear of contradiction from any source.
I Left My Past to Seek Fortune
The man pleads for forgiveness as he reveals a guilty past tied to a town scandal. He confesses fleeing his hometown after a child fell and died, saying the town grew hostile. The girl loves him but is shaken. he sadly prepares to leave, hat in hand.
Unhappy Terms in Local Papers Describe Baby’s Condition
In local papers the baby’s description was met with displeasure as the writer called it howling and successful, sparking debate over reporting tone and accuracy. The piece notes mothers reacting to the portrayal and questions the clarity of the description.
Erratic Auto Behavior Reported by Clarkson You
A daily note records automotive issues with Clarkson You as the vehicle acted strangely this morning. Dunler comments that gasoline was unavailable in town and the machine had to be operated using alcohol.
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Clarkson
You Auto
Dunler
Hopeless Cane and Spriggins in a Grim Health Tale
In a grim exchange, Hopelese Cane notes Spriggins is all but given up by half a dozen doctors. The man faces health woes, while the conversation hints he cannot pay his bills as the plight deepens.
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Hopelese
Dedication of Stanton Memorial in Steubenville
In Steubenville Ohio a Stanton memorial dedication honored Edwin McMasters Stanton war secretary to Lincoln. Stanton born 1814 faced poverty, studied law, rose to attorney general 1840s then secretary of war 1862. He died December 24 and rests at Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington after a long illness.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Lingolnta
Breubenville
Holwin' McMasters ‘Stanton
Lincoln
Edwin McMasters Stanton
Fife
Erty
Buchanan
General Grant
When Hats Were Envy in Kansas City Twenty Years Ago
Mrs Belle Jones of Burden Kansas recalls a box of twenty hats lost years ago. The hats included a dress hat with a small aigrette a miniature Mary Widow and a bonnet. The best hat in the lot sold for $1.26 and the pieces reflect New York styles once shown in her shop window.
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Kansas City
Belle Jones
Burden
Kan
New York
Mia, Jones
Pine Bloodline Her Hair Test Case Splits Hair Dye Claim
Akron woman Mrs Howard Vonkeenal sent a lock of her hair to Dr Harvey Wiley the government's chief chemist seeking analysis. She bought celluloid hairpins recently turning her hair from brown to yellow and she plans to sue the makers if the test justifies her claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Howard Vonkeenal
Harvey Wiley
Aue
Remarkable Cure for Dyspepsia Promoted by Munyon
An unsigned letter claims a stomach focused treatment cures dyspepsia and nervous weakness. It touts digestion as the key to strength, cites historical figures, and urges readers to seek Munyon’s remedy with free consultation from Professor J M Munyon in Philadelphia.
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Dubey
Gan
Tron
Napoleon
Waterloo
Grant
Abraha Lincoln
Grover Clavaland
United States
Wesse
Tirana
Profesor Munyon
J. M. Munger
Unyon
Fifty-third
Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Moderation of Jael Clarifies Hum Band Incident
Jael defended herself claiming the TV segment used the nail on her hum band. She denied going around with a hairpin to spike Tom, Dick and Harry, insisting no attack occurred.
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Jael
Jaal
Tom, Dick
Harry
Lye in Poop Debate Sparks Advertisement Parody
A satirical note argues against injecting lye into advertisements, warning against the misuse of harsh chemicals in public notices and promotional copy. The writer mocks the idea, emphasizing the absurdity of using such substances in standard advertising.
Cement Talk No 8 Promotes UNIVERSAL Portland Cement Use
The note extols concrete as a versatile, durable building material for homes and surroundings. It urges cement use for sidewalks steps curbs cisterns foundations drives and cellars, praising UNIVERSAL Portland Cement Co for uniform color strength and wide application. Annual output noted as 10,000,000 barrels.
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Universal Portland Cement CO
Adams Street
Chcago
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United Mine Workers
Albionhive
Contereide
Excelsior
Baacoh
Idte Mra
Mary Byington
le Grand’ Byington
Cedar
Apldg
Iowa
Indian Lookout
Jared“Hem
Ham
J. Bortenlanger
Electric, Merit and Water
Atlantic
Bonding’ Company
Earl C. Gilbert
Dee’ Maines
College of Engineering
University of Iowa
Delaware & Lackawanna Railroad
Norwich
Henry
James Burtin
London
Frances. Burtis
M.E. Church
P. Schaub
H. R. Schmidt
Gladbrook
H. W. ‘Schreider
Klemme
Belle Plaine Canning
Mary Harrell
Frank H. Harrell
Mott
German Free School
Champ Clark
Citizane
Ames
B. B. Black
Ottumwa
Geo. M. Gregory
Dog_Moinea
Bureau of Animal Industry
A. F. Fairchild
Correctionwire
Samuel Goldwater
Mike McLane
Charlton
Frank C. Morris
Farlin
Green County
W. A. Snively
George Blixbury
Woodward
Father Matthews
Denison
P.M. Foley
Keokuka
John Melvin
Oskaloosa
Bolton-Hoover
Causitin, Oba
Sheehin
Erie
Underwood & Underwood
Stanton
Stanton Monument
Kansas
Munyon
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