Girl of a Twenty-Two Confesses Marrying Sixteen
Helen Drexler, 22, tells Capt. Porter in Chicago she married sixteen men since 1918 with no divorces and collected $500 monthly government allotments. She says one daughter was listed as the child of all sixteen husbands to gain extra payments.
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Helen Drexler
Mas’ I. Porter
Chicago
Sam
Rand
Helen
Porter
France
Boston
Wilfred Taylor
Navy
John Kelly
Brooklyn Navy Yards
Albert Drexler
Camp Grant
Bold Thief Steals Gold From Hungarian Patient
A Temesvar dentist, who opened a new cut rate clinic, was arrested after extracting more than a pound of gold from a patient. He claimed the work was poorly fitted then took a wax mold and asked the patient to return in two weeks, then vanished.
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Hungary
Temesvar
Children’s Santa letters from Fairfield readers
Two early 20th century letters to Santa Claus from Fairfield Iowa children request gifts. A four year old boy Glenn Cochran asks for a sled a coaster wagon a train of cars and candy. A three year old girl Dorothy Cochran asks for a doll with moving eyes a doll buggy a Kiddy Kar and candy.
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Santa Claus
The
Tribune
Glenn Cochran
Fairfield
Santa Clau
Porothy Cochran
Deaths Anderson John native of Sweden dies in Iowa City
John Anderson born in Sweden July 5 1847 dies at the university hospital in Iowa City December 14 He came to America about age 20 and lived in Jefferson county chiefly Fairfield for nearly forty years A skilled blacksmith he was respected by county farmers His wife died five years ago He is survived by one child Mrs O S Hart and a sister in Chicago Funeral services Friday at 10 am Butler funeral parlor Rev Purcell of Ottumwa will conduct the service.
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O. S. Hart
Chicago
Butler Funeral Parlor
Anderson
Purcell
Swedish Lutheran Church of
Ottumwa
Fragrant facial pack praised for revitalizing tired complexions
A fragrant and invigorating facial pack is highlighted for its transformative effect on tired lifeless skin. The product promises renewed radiance and a refreshed appearance, positioning it as a miracle solution for dull complexions.
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Ill
Boncilla
G. E. Mart
Leggett House
Goodyear
Goodyear Welt
Oxfords
Feiss
FORD
Bryce Motometers
Ford Sales and
Ford Service
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