Auto accident injures Miss Case and sister near town
A serious crash south of town Saturday involved a horse frightened by an automobile. Miss Bertha Case and her sister suffered severe injuries including a brain concussion and multiple bruises, while six younger sisters and two neighbors escaped major harm. They were driven to town for medical care and are recovering.
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Bértha Case
Ow H. Case
Miss Case
Sigand
Dyver
Ain’ Auto
Spraying to Kill Weeds in Field Report
A 19th century agricultural note describes making a weed killer from sulphate of iron mixed with water in a fifty gallon barrel, sprayed on a warm day or damp day as long as rain is not expected within eighteen to twenty hours. The spray is said to kill mustard and other weeds without harming grain crops.
Hamburg Stock Show Fair Seeks Citywide Support Next Month
Hamburg plans a four‑show fair to be held next month in a brick building at Main and G Streets, with stock on the ground floor and grain on the second.funds would come from subscriptions and entrance fees, with aim to offer free admission and side attractions. A homecoming day is proposed to attract former residents, boosting Hamburg as a community hub.
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Hamburg
Main
Towit
Meng
Wind gust traps driver and nerves observers in Des Moines
A female auto driver with a four passenger car loses control as wind lifts her skirts during a corner turn. The hub grazes a telephone pole but the driver regains control. The incident unsettled onlookers at the scene. Also notes the Iowa Corn Exposition in Des Moines from November 29 to December 11, 1909 and mentions bronze shoes for men by H. G. Butterfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quicky
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Des’ Moines
High Creek Cemetery Picnic draws locals to cleanup day
A community at High Creek cemetery plans a public cleanup with a big picnic on Tuesday August 31. Residents urged to bring baskets and work attire to tidy the grounds and improve the approach road from Main Street. Local recovery efforts are highlighted alongside a civil action brought by Moore administrator against a dog owner in Wills County.
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High Creek
Creek Cemetery
Moore
Hamburg
B.F. Long
Jin
Tom R. Long
Wills County
Little Ones Death in Cholera Infant Case
The eighteen months old child of Mr and Mrs Howard Dennis living off the island died Sunday morning after a weeklong cholera infection. Dr Wannmaker and Dr Richards treated the infant for nearly two days but could not save it. The funeral was held in the Christian church Monday morning with many sympathizing friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Dennis
Wanamaker
Richards
Auto Accident Near Riverton Injures Prairie Farmer
Prairie township farmer Magel and his son Glen were in an auto crash on a hill north of Riverton. Magel, thrown from the vehicle driven by Thomas Hutchison of Andersen, was unconscious briefly with facial and limb bruises but no broken bones. Car reached 84 mph amid a dust cloud. he is expected to recover in a few days.
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Magel
Prairie ‘Township
Riverton
Thomas Hutchison
Andersen
Beor
Births and Picnic Invite At Cox Chapel
Births: Aug 6 a boy to Wesley Isreal and wife near Payne. Aug 14 a boy to Jeff Williams and wife. Aug 18 a girl to Clifford Good and wife. Sunday School Picnic at Cox Chapel on Thursday Aug 26 starting at 11 oclock am. Prominent speakers expected. Dinner and refreshments on the ground. All Sunday school workers invited. Bring children for a good time.
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Wesley Isreal
Payne
Jeff Williams
Clifford Good
Cox Chapel
Accident In Iowa Ranch Wagon Leaves Man Hurt
Fred Jones, driving an oil wagon for his brother Elmer, was dragged after the neck yoke broke on a hill six miles from town. He was found after an hour, severely injured but not seriously, with no bones broken, and is up today. Also notes reorganizing Bell Telephone districts with Glenwood as new headquarters and Oscar Van Eaton as district manager.
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Fred Jones
Elmer
Fred
Sentinel Post
Bell Telephone Company
Iowa
Glenwood
Mills, Fremont
Pottawattamie
Oscar van Eaton
Hadburg
Glanwood Tribune
Attempted Hold Up Near Wings Lane Injures Buggy Top
Vic Edgerton and Ross Notson were ambushed driving east of town when a man stepped from behind wood near Wingsbottom. Edgerton warned Notson to whip the horse, saving them as a club with a spike or iron could have struck. The buggy top was torn but both escaped unharmed. suspects are believed known but no action taken yet.
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Vic Edgerton
Ross Notson
Wings Lane
Mr Notson
Omaha
Wingsbottom
Edgerton
Netson
Kitten Found Hidden in Crate at Robingon Store
A mystery unfolds when a crate of dishes at Robingon in Glenwood yields a half starved Maltese kitten after curious boys pry open a corner box. The crate’s origin from Kansas City remains unknown. Dr T G Stephens marks 46 years in Sidney practice since first calls at Walnut Creek. Fire devastates Wm Spittler Jr residence in Sidney, likely from a cook stove. most furniture saved. Shenandoah visitors include Miss Bessie Fleming and Master June Fleming. John Alberson notes corn ears suggesting a nine hundred bushel potential from a nine acre field.
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Robingon
Glenwood
Ott
Kansas City
T. G. Stephens
Sidney
Walnut Creek
Wm. Spittler Jr
Weekend Visit and Local Sale Notice
Wm Coffey came down from Riverton Saturday to spend the day with friends and transact business in this city. Mrs. I. D. Mobler's mother, state Mr, and nephew, of Fairfax, Mo., who have been visiting here the past week returned home Wednesday. Still selling oxfords at reduced prices at Butterfields.
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Geo. Thayer
Locust Grove
Terryberry
David Terryberry
Locust Gree
Hamburg
John Hooper
Pottawattamie County
Earl Fisher
Wm Coffey
Riverton
I. D. Mobler
Fairfax, Mo
Butterfields
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Allie Smith
Press Townsend
Smith
George Bartlet
Nebraska City
Big Muddy
H. G
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Pimont’ County
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Thomas Penny
Frank White
Fisher Township
Claridda
Joseph Brackney
Spokane
Washington
Fredrick Piper
Charles Piper
Farragut
Harvey Travis
C. B. Edgerton
Rev
Frank Travis
Rock Rapids
South Dakota
Minnesota
H. G. Butterfield
High Creek Cemetery
D. W. Phillips
Mr. Pickett
Sam Smith
Cal Notson
Emporia
Kansas
R. Rice
O. A. Penoyer
Samuel Holmes
Marcia Holmes
Mary Darbyshire
Alamogorda
New Mexico
Mr Holmes
Winefred Brown
Shenandoah
Perants
Bessie
June Fleming
Bert Kimsey
A. B. Fleming
John Alberson
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