Des Moines River Rescue and Fire Damages Across Iowa
A tense scene unfolds as a heroic rescue near Des Moines ends with a drowning attempt turned salvage. Amid scattered reports, a fatal burn in Iowa City follows the Slezak incident, while a bank cashier from Huxley confesses to pilfering $4000. The day also records a massive town fire near Webster City, destroying seven blocks and three barns with losses above $23,000.
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Stewart
Alek
Parken Carnival Company
Ss Fackler
Iowa City
REO
Fackler Ig
Iowa City, Gas Company
Washington Atreat
Woal Brook
Webster City
Low
W. CG. Halverson
Ed. Carpenter
James Pringle
Wesley Prakes
David Barton
Alexander Wilcox
Woolstork
Hell Teephone Company
Mathilda Slezak
Joseph
Holub
Miss,Slezak
Ahe
Ralph “Aldrich
Dea” Moines
iFarmera’ Bank
Huxley, Ta
Huxley
Springfield
Nickolas
Doctor Credits Cuticura for Eczema Cure
Anabel Wilson of North Branch Michigan reports three months of widespread eczema on her face and head. after consulting a physician she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and was completely cured, with no further trouble since October 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginal T
Bay
Cuicura
Anabel Wilson
North Branch
Mich
Courtship Quips Spark Village Discussion
In a village chat about marriage a pair who recently wed teased how quickly couples rush into weddings. An amused listener boasts a 19 year courtship, while an old man protests he misread signals and did not marry. The exchange ends with a quip about jumping to conclusions.
Sounds Dubious Citizen Promotes City Without Graft
A fragmentary line features a visitor praising a city for lacking graft while a citizen boasts integrity. The text presents a conversation cue about honesty in government.
A Dalit Professor's Verbal Lunch Prank
A famed professor of zoology, known for eccentricity, mistakes a ram sandwich for a specimen during a lecture. He unpacks a parcel to reveal the improvised lunch while students look on. Sudbaba disrupts the scene from his porch urging the prone learner awake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Sudbaba
Murine Eye Remedy Advertised in Cases
An old advertisement promotes Murine Eye Remedy for watery eyes and redness. It claims the product is sold by all druggists with a book in each package and is available through every chain. The ad includes misspelled or garbled branding and suggests consulting a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murineage
Murine Eye Remedy
Heppes Roofers
Val
Ocean
Oceans
Peter Sisien Rong
Heppes Company
South 45Th Ave
Chicago
Senator Beveridge and the absent minded farmer tale
A comic dialogue depicts Beveridge described as absent minded and clumsy in courtship. A farmer named Jabez laments failed love after promising affection, sharing insights on pride and a widow’s past beyond the silliness.
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Beveridge
Sss Ner
Young
Jabez
Tninno
Flery
Eald Taber
Be Wis Man Credits Penn as Vital Tonic
A Beetown Wisconsin letter describes recovering health after months of weakness and sleeplessness. The writer says Pennac tablets helped restore strength and appetite, claiming renewed life and vitality from the tonic. The note presents a personal testimonial for its medicinal effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Church fair booth dispute ends with mutual respect
Stella recalls fiancé’s refusal to take charge of a church fair booth last week. Mabel and Jeri discuss plans and a kiss priced at a quarter, reflecting lighthearted chatter among friends.
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Stella
Mabel
Jeri
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Roth
William Ebergole
James- Ebersole
Dés Moines
Gear Pergerson
Motines Commércial
Pergerson
Des Moines
Liberty
Cedar-rivér
Iite
oThé
Phil
James
Davis
Davenport
Didinree
St. ‘Ambrose College
Walls
Bishalgo
Western Grocery Company
Marshalltown
John = TS Hancock Sons
Dubuque
Tows Ig
A . Thomas
Keurpis
Haye
Dodds
Yellowstone Park
America
Veey
Union Pacific _Tiquire
Mt Loma
Agnt
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