Varied Crux of Early 20th Century Notes and Anecdotes
A collage of brief items from a 1910s era newspaper includes botanical notes on South African flowers and a white star of Bethlehem variety, a naval insubordination anecdote, a caution about Friday the 13th superstition, Hope diamond lore, political shifts in Norway, European royalty mentions, a theater-era Julia Ward Howe reference, and assorted global society snippets with dates, places, and notable names.
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South Africa
Evangelical pastors assigned new posts by Des Moines conference
The Des Moines conference of the United Evangelical church closed its 18th annual session last night in Marshalltown. Bishop Swengel announced appointments for the coming year with Des Moines District names including G W Mullen and C Wadding, Cedar Rapids District selections such as J Auracher and J B Meloy, and Marshalltown placements like TH Killoren.
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Marshalltown
Mreh
Des Moines
United Evangelical Church
Swengel
G. W. Mullen
C. Wadding
Harlan
G L. Springer
Mount Ayr
LL. Wood
Red Oak
Charles Pickford
Cedar Rapids
J. Auracher
Beile ‘Plaine
C. G. Zelgier
Tr. Couser
Town City
J. B. Meloy
la Porte City
Killoren
E. Wiykle
State Street
J. J. Stauffacher
Waterloo
J. G. Wale
Dubuques Cradle Claim Reaches Local Officials
Mayor Haas received a letter from Arthur Alain of Joliette Canada claiming ownership of Dubuque founder Julien Dubuque’s cradle. Alain says his great grand aunt was related to Dubuque and found the oak cradle across the river. He offers to surrender the relic for a price while the mayor sends the proposal to a historical society for study.
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Dubuque
Haas
Arthur Alain
Joliette
Canada
Julien Dubuque
Alain
St. Pierre Les Besqueta
Interurban Employees Seek Higher Pay Amid Talks
Fort Dodge residents report bargaining between the Fort Dodge Pea Myhion Southern Interurban company and union leaders. Whitney, vice president of the railway workers group, and the union chief from Heatherhood of Railroad Tranation, are in discussions as workers press for better wages. Some members remain in the city during the talks.
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Boope
Piarch
Fort Dodge
Pea Myhion & Southern Interurban Company
Affleighs
Orpinogseg
WF. Whitney
Heatherhood
RaHway Trathian
Wits
Seanfonleragd
Brotherhood
Agve Heen
Mtill
Ames Degaters Take Third Time Thons In Debate
Ames high school debate team won after three tries. Participants Diagne Jenn Clare Taylor Rah Flint and Fursell Enebert argued the negative with Jugenk Wella Loura Mahoney and LeWatyne Willumsnn for Fioane. Judges included Clifford Brown and Morris Rieken with Superintendent Wittlame.
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AMES
Thons
Ames High School
Tam
Iteard Diagne Jenn
Clare Taylor
Rah Flint
Fursell Enebert
Qvenkion
Jugenk Wella
Loura Mahoney
Aned LeWatyne Willumsnn
Fioane
Chifford Brown
Ast High
Dea Moines
Morriz Rieken
Weat High
Des Moines
Wittlame
Ef Perry
Aged Pioneer Minister Dies After Swallowing Teeth
Jinone Ta Aiareh 28 news telegram reports Reverend S. Hall a former pastor of the Methodist church in this city and a principal Jew’s lawyer unintentionally caused his own death at his home in Winedenr Surh. An upper plate of scratch found in the entrance of his stomach. He was 44 years old.
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Jinone
Aiareh
Fales Teath
Hev. S. & Hall
Methovijat
Priuness Jews
Winedenr
Ato
Pearson Buried at Fort Dodge Home in Ta
Fort Dodge telegram reports the burial of Geo A Pearson, supervisor of Washington, brother of Mrs. Diediver. Rev Drake of the Molseonal church conducted services. The grave was in Gardind cemetery on the Pearson lat. Pearson had not lived in Fort Dodge for many years but visited often. He was active in agricultural affairs and received a statewide notice of death.
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Fort Jindge
Geo A. Twarsons
Washington
Drake
Charree
Gakdind
Dea
Danny
Swalesdale Missing Farm Hand and Cash Warrants Issued
Swalesdale reports the disappearance of a farm hand named Tiaiberry who is connected to cash missing from the operation. Authorities issue warrants as fear grows over potential misappropriation and hidden talent concerns surface in the community.
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Swalesdale
Savaleshe
Tlescherrs
Tiaiberry
Ing
Jin
Pat
Feddler of Gold Arrested in Aiea Case
A vague OCR fragment mentions an arrest related to a gold feddler in Aiea Kamu area. No clear names, dates, or specifics are readable.
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Feddler
Jurge Smith to Head Legal Department of Church
In Caiy Pennsylvania Judge Smith is named to lead the legal department of the church. The appointment covers adjudicative matters regarding the estate of White Sys et al, with Judge Sant likely assisting the transition and oversight of related legal actions.
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Jurge Smith
Caiy
Sant
Lecel
Cummins Urges Modifications to Canadian Reciprocity Pact
Des Moines March 27 Senator A B Cummins addressed 400 Grant club members on Canadian reciprocity. He urged amendments to expand the free list for Canadian imports and remove barriers between Canadian farmers and U S markets. He argued that broader free access should extend to manufacturers and key farm supplies, warning that failure to amend could draw in other nations under favored nation clauses.
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Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
Grant Club
Taft
Cumming
Canada
America
United States
Cummins
Lake City Man Arrested for Forgery After Grand Jury
Em Cole was arrested on forgery charges after a grand jury waived indictment. He was bound over to await the next grand jury and $100 bond was posted for Sheriff Wheeler’s custody. The case alleges a April 1918 check drawn on First National Bank of Lake City payable to Cole. A warrant for Cujes had been pending as he eluded capture this week.
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Lake City
Em” Cole
Toliver
Cole
Wheeler
Cale
Wm. Kendall
First National Bank of
Ws. Richardson
Cujes
Marriage of Deilin and Chrkting Hutt at Cathelis Church
In the bonds of holy matrimony, Deilin and Miss Chrkting Hutt wed at Cathelis church witnessed by about 240 guests. Father Gondwater officiated as the bride and groom exchanged vows amid a festive ceremony.
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Yiarky
Marehai
Worries Over Sigkness And Take Crbolic Acid Woes
March 27 report from What Cheer notes a 38 year old man Jered Ienkites attempted suicide by ingesting carbolic acid after a family illness and worry over sigkness. In Fort Dodge a local political group urged the legislature to break a senatorial deadlock and pass a general body.
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Crksloopa
Perroanad
Jered Ienkites
di Rome
Ube Bed
Fragmentary Caption Reflects Turmoil Over Property Interests
The readable text hints at political or legal tension surrounding property rights and government actions. It mentions a period of disruption and a sacrifice of property interests amid a larger administrative process.
Kansas Robbers Escape Police In Unclear Incident
Report describes robbers and officers in a chaotic pursuit across multiple locations. Fragmented text mentions towns, a mountain area, and references a possible chase or confrontation without clear details or outcomes.
Two Vermillion Weddings in Weekly Blue Feature
In a noisy page of the week the Vermillion notices include two marriages. The column lists partners and officiants with brief details, reflecting small town rites and community ties.
Vessel 15 Missing Sparks Confusion Across Harbor
A report notes Vessel 15 missing with scattered phrases mentioning Teo, Tedd Tiv, Bubony Hewes and unclear details. Authorities pursue leads as crews search the harbor area for the ship and its crew.
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Teo Sheen
Iowa Senate Okays Flat Tax for Money and Banking
Des Moines March 27 The senate passed a bill fixing a flat five mill tax on money and credits with banking and moneyed capital taxed at 20 percent of actual value. The measure applies to banking capital immediately and to moneys and credits later, amid debates on the tax and opposition from bankers. Des Moines politicians face a senate seat deadlock and possible candidate changes ahead of adjournment.
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Des Moines
Senate
House
Des Meines
Urishr
Loget Ber
Onn New Mano
George M. Curtis
Clinton
Millage Tax Bill To Become A Law In Iowa
The Iowa Senate passes the millage tax bill to fund a state building program for five years, directing a direct tax and projecting about 350 000 dollars per year for the housing fund. Other measures include a bank reporting penalty bill and a child protection bill penalizing contributors to delinquency. Representative Byerly’s critical condition noted as well.
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Senate
Hotter Smith
Shelby
Tawa
Banks
Miust
Bank
Camimittee
Ane
Allen
Jeffersnon
Allo
Ceeuld
Cme
Byerly
Pyetty
Holstein bartender dies by suicide in room
A Holstein bartender shot himself in his room, with roommate noting signs of low mood. The man, identified as Carl Sheel, resided with his family in Holstein for years, leaving behind an apparent suicide tragedy.
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Tiatstein
Wien
Wes Eli Seped
Fon
Carl Sheel
Giboit TG Sears
Baptisms At Cedar Valley Church Planned Despite Fees
In Miason City Cedar Valley Association of Protestant Churches reports ongoing baptisms led by Rev Mo Spurgean. Chief organizer notes a few relatives and church officers may be admitted during upcoming services as fees and arrangements are clarified.
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Miason City
Des Moines Doctor Kills Guard Then Bartender
Dr BE Kelly of Council Bluffs shoots Deputy Sheriff Clarence Wollman as he is transported to an inebriate hospital. Kelly then shoots Des Moines bartender Edward Sterling after entering a saloon, killing Sterling a short time later. He is jailed in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
BE. Kelly
Council Bluffs
Clarence Wollman
Edward Sterling
Cornell Bluffs
Knoxville
Kirkwood
Kelly
Third
Court Streets
Sterling
Felly
Sterzing
Mercy Hostal
Seloon
Kelly Hias
Zigguer
Deputy Sheriff Wollman Shot by Dr. Kelly in Des Moines
Deputy Sheriff Clerenes T. Wollman, praised as an efficient eight year officer, died after being shot by Dr. H. D. Kelly in Des Moines. Kelly, 29, a Creighton Medical School graduate, shot Wollman then reportedly killed himself or fled, as authorities considered detaining him for state hospital commitment. Wollman left a wife and five children.
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Council Bluffs
Clerenes TE. Wollman
H. D. Kelly
Des Moines
Kelly
Creighton Medical Netlene
Omaha
Jicily
Meg
Peles Froenm
Sarkof
Inebrirate
Knoxville
Jules Snyder
Wolfman
Jeff
Kelly Sariv
Dew Maines
Thea
Herry
Council Blifs
Boley
Corneal
Bts
Iowans Arrested on Charge of Abduction
In Council Bluffs Iowa Leena Yarwood and Maig Burn were charged in court with conspiracy to abduct Ruth Steward midgpted daughter of attorney J. J. Steward. She was chloroformed in a taxicab on a street corner in Omaha and driven for hours before being left at her doorstep.
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Counc Bluffs
Leena Yarwood
Ieat
Ami CW
Maig Burn
Oon
Ruth Steward
J. J. Art
Ttme
Steseart
Omaha
Leeq
Honda Mich
Fearwood Lad
Investigation into death of maltreated boy in Boone Iowa
In Boone Iowa on March 27 officials opened a case into the death of Ralph Swan a youth formerly from Omaha. He reportedly was beaten on March 12 after returning from church and later collapsed while seated on hay near a barn. His funeral followed two days later with no official inquiry at the time.
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Boone
Ralph Swan
Old Bay
Angus
Swear
Ounaha
Field plow uncovers den of 43 snakes
In twon near Ta on March 27 Sherman Ramier and Jesse Adgir unearthed a nest containing 43 snakes. All reptiles were trimmed and measured six to 14 inches, described as spreaders of the viper variety.
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Twon, Ta
Sherman Ramier
Jesse Adgir
Lenesth
Dfen Gravel Beds for Northwestern at Hawarden
Hawarden Iowa March dates describe gravel beds opening on the Snake River with dredges hoisting gravel to riverbank cars. The project aims to build a shipping industry for local men as a Iowa college exhibit plans a stop in Hawarden on April 3 with lectures planned by Professor Plaiden.
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DFEN
Hawarden
Firown
Lake View
Heva Usworidinge Imcchinery
Siowx
Enanveysers
Towa Saree Cnllege
Wawranden
Slander suit of English baron is beaten in court
London March 25. Wealthy Baron Arnold De Forest loses a slander suit against his mother in law Lady Mary Gerard and Henry Milner as Lord Derby testifies no recollection of the alleged slanders. Judgment for the defendants follows the lack of evidence.
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London
Arnold de Forest
Mary Gerard
Henry Milner
Lord Derby
Edward Clark
Baron le Forest
Menier
France
Gerard
Baron Hirsch
H. c. S. Ashton
Second Life Guards
Farouy
Milner
Duchess of Montrose
de Forests
Ashton
de Forest
Couven
Edward
Miss Elkins Weds Hitt Amid Rumor Of Engagement
In Washington a reported wedding between Miss Katherine Elkins and Mr. Hitt circulated as rumors. The couple, tied to Chicago and Washington, faced noncommittal confirmation while travel and family observers weighed the Athens ceremony details and grand canyon trip implications.
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Washington
March
Katherine Bledas
William Bilt
Chicsss
Waorhingt
Athens
Perth
Thi
Mies
Vsato
Grand Canyon
Higine
Misa
Aia
Wireless speaks across the seal in bold experiments
Reported experiments in wireless telegraphy claim to hear calls from San Pedro Rico Washington and other distant locations via a kite aerial link. Receiving stations near Land’s End and a high-flying kite system are described as spanning 4800 miles. Dispatches note plans to submit findings to the War Department and discuss potential military uses.
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Fran
Nalakbie Roehlovemies
Golden Gate
San Portido Rico
Washington
Ogehishi Tanan
Cornwall
Rales
Land Fent
Wir
Police probe death by own action case in Sin Pedro
Police investigate a death at a government reservation in Sin Pedro last Wednesday amid claims of misidentification. Thornton is named by police as the victim, but relatives say he has been seen alive, while a suspect supplied the identification and relatives plan to claim the body.
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Amna Rogstad
Miss Rogstad
Gerenel Graide
Storthing
Misa ‘Rogstad
Thorntain
Sum
Palidielwa
Sin Pedro
Pudy
Thornton
bin- Kelf
Phun
Hhorntun
Daverenes
Kan
Bei Eanwht
Washington transit plans fast freight for magazines
Washington DLO announces use of fast freight trains to move magazines and bulky periodicals from July onward. Postmaster General Hitchrock directs rapid deployment of this transportation method, aiming to shift distribution from land routes to expedited freight to improve delivery by government departments.
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Washington
Dlo
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