London Post Office Noted for Odd Addressing and Bees
A London style post office efficiency note recounts a letter sent with only the word London and a shield drawing, delivered to Rothschilds. Other items describe travelers in Baden and Baghdad, wartime messenger ideas using bees, photography of tiny messages, and medical and sanitation efforts in New York with babies and milk stations.
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London
Industria
Rothechild
Berlin Post
Herr Schietz
Berlin
Plauge
Unclear text fragment on Cea and York notes
The readable portion mentions Cea and York in a fragmented report and requests unclear wording about a crime or event. No coherent facts or identifiable entities beyond these two names are established.
Cosson and Byers Highly Commended by Federal Court
Des Moines reports Judge McPherson lauds the express rule cases, praising thorough case preparation by Cosson and the Railroad Commission. The ruling notes a fair three-member board and a deliberative hearing, with cross examination and mature consideration of evidence.
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Cosson and
Byers
Federal Court
Des Moines
McPherson
Railroad Commission
Eyers
Brers
Mrr. Wrightman
Town Manufacturers’ Association
Eaton
Gossen
Mr. Cosson
Trobbins
Sampson
Limald
Cosson
Iowa
Prubdila
Carrica
Enmo Db Br Go Dreres of & Court of Hanesry
Tornado Last Night Damages Town and Buildings
A destructive tornado swept through the area last night causing widespread damage. Reports describe collapsed structures, downed power lines, and debris across streets while emergency crews assess the scene and aid residents.
Unclear OCR fragment on political incident and leadership
Fragmentary text references an incident involving officials and a presidency, with names and places obscured. The readable parts hint at international representation and a shift in leadership roles, but details are garbled and the event remains undefined.
Burial notice for former Siqux Cityan Bies in Marshalltown
A burial notice records the death and interment of former Siqux Cityan Bies. The service is set to take place in Marshalltown with details of date and participants described in the readable text.
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Marshalltown
Valuable drill recovered after factory incident
A garbled reel of OCR notes mentions a drill and crane at a Cinett Hwee site with workers at a feed station. Details are unclear. the fragment references a recovery of a valuable drill and possible safety concerns surrounding the incident.
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Casa Bee
Hegt 3
Cinett
Rey - Powel
Iowa News in Brief Highlights Multiple Local Crimes and Events
The Iowa items report a Somme thief stealing silk goods worth around 490 to 500 dollars from J. O. Lind's store with no suspect yet. Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy opens with 30 freshmen and returning students, while Des Moines Still funds seek support. Fire damages Mattison Glove Works with estimated losses near 20,000 dollars and lightning blamed. Mount Pleasant Canning plans 1 440 700 cans of corn this season. Marshalltown grand jury returns fourteen indictments, many youths charged. Boone resident Charles Clem shot farmer Frank Smith during a drunken quarrel. Clem denies involvement. Other notes cover a Baldwin hotel proprietor injured after a hat incident, and various local civic items.
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Hawarden — Somme
J. O. Lind
Noa
Ames
Freg Wer
Northwestern Railroad
Grant Jones
Mason City
Mattison
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Canning Company
DES Moines—Still College
Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy
Marshalltown
BR. A. Eley
Baldwin-Avhila
Ed Loover
Baldwin
Maquoketa
Boone
Charles Clemg
Frank T. Smith
Franklin
Web
Clems
Agas Stone
Smith
Thomas Christians
Schaller
T Vonr
Ufenal
Soaldie
EAGLE
Isle Tirana
Lave
Union Officers Predict Strike by Ten Thousand Miners
Union leaders forecast a large walkout as 17 000 miners may strike over unresolved arbitration. They warn of a possible nationwide stoppage if talks fail and plan to mobilize crews to affected mines.
Manhattan Hotel Change of Ownership in Clay County
A weeklong ordeal ends with Victor Des Riubhee selling the Manhattan Hotel in Clay County Iowa to George Barker of Spirit Lake. The property includes 1 108 acres with five cottages and surrounding land. Barker plans improvements and continued operation of the hotel, viewing it as a key asset on the east side with potential growth.
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Manhattan
West Okobod
Jh. G. Des Riubhee
Init
Harker
Eed Leji
Nass Breat
Cogmadisus Rummer Henrerx
Water rate ordinance challenged over low supply
The piece reports a federal court action led by Jon Gensrita Pherson challenging a water rate ordinance in Des Moines. The suit argues the ordinance sets water prices below cost and harms consumers, detailing the legal maneuvering and the city’s response.
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Jies Moines
Fien Aininestas
Cirgan
Umwar
Jon Gensrita Pherson
Fideral Court
Moines
Hopper defeats Carroll for Des Moines conference seat
In Shanandosh on Sept 73 Gov. Beryl F. Carroll of Ionas loses to Harry Hopper of Indianola for the Des Moines conference representation at the national Methodist church meeting. The event will occur in Minneapolis. Hopper supports Sirinian college in Indianola, boosting his campaign. Carroll’s Bloomfield residence is noted as a conference hurdle.
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Shanandosh
Beryl F. Carrol
Ionas
Harry Hopper
Indianola
Des Moines
Methodist Church
Minneapolis
Hoonger
Sirinian College
Inedianola
Carroll
Bloomfield
Milleonaire Hopper
Merning
T Shenaring Helureen
Carrol
Mation Abomeeting
Aimnespells
Winnie
Mons
Pallinola
Sir. Trapper
Shenandoah
Fife
J. M. Andersen
7. A. Whitiey
Interurban Road From Creston To Des Moines
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an interurban road project between Creston and Des Moines. The text mentions dates and names poorly, with uncertain details about route status and related planning actions.
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Creston
Des Moines
Hatchet murder victims soon to be laid to rest in Eldora
Eldora reports the murder of Mrs. Franc Wehrman and her baby Harold in Scappoose Oregon on September 3. Their bodies are to reach Eldora next Sunday night and a double funeral is planned for Tuesday afternoon.
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France
Eldora
Franc Wehrman
Harold
Scappoose
Ore
Onawa
Monona County Fair Association
Lemars
Western Union College
C. A. Mools
Dallas
United Envangelical Church Association
Swha
P. S. Nagard
Des Moines
W. W. Killen
Hiatt
California
Killen
Marshalltown
Upper Town
Methodist Episcopal Church
Waterloo
Bet Holt Frames Scheme for Hack's Last Words Song
Webster City Iowa September 16 Champion Frank Gotch and his vaudeville party plan a song title Hack's Last Words Put Me Down Gently. B F Beitz and Emil Klank offer 60 dollars for best lyric judged by a five member panel chaired by Senator Winnebago.
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Webster City
Frank A. Gotch
Hack
TB. J. McMahon
Minneapolis
Emil Klank
Goten
B. F. Beitz
BR. K. Winne
Humboldt
Wilk
Keltz
Champplo
Tans
Keitz
Chicago
Koeltz
Death Averted by Narrow Mulled Miracle in Tennessee
In Alton Tennessee on the 16th a man named Frank Hanington driving a vehicle was trapped under a train as a car and a heavy load fell on him. His companion M Miller, a traveling representative, escaped with injuries while the other man survived unscathed and both were unconscious when found.
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Alton
Sengey
Frank Hanington
Landiort
Floyd Hotel
Wasi
M. Miler
Paares Hegerve Thabane Eociety
Trampleyn
Farmera
Waa
Crop Bureau predicts most Iowa corn safe from fronts
Thr George M Chappel of the Iowa crop bureau says 66 percent of Iowa corn should be out of front danger by September. Experts now warn that most of the crop is safe and only a severe front could threaten the remainder.
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den Moires
George M. Chappel
Iowa Crop Bureau
Jewa
Cran
Givorges in 46 Hours Court Race Draws Attention
The report notes 65 Givorges and 46 hours in the Indianola race scene with Governor Carroll and Topper contesting in a Des Moines area conference. Mention is made of Jean Lightner and Lightner’s ties, plus local supporters from Shenandoah and Indianola.
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Ties Moines
Soph
Tao
Jean Lightner
Tetoe T
Fragmented OCR reads on local issue and names
Readable lines show references to Privenport Repeal 14 and local figures with unclear roles. The garbled text mentions potatoes, a native seat, and dates, but specifics are unreadable.
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HULL
C. O. Sawyers
Iowwa
Carlsbad
Baden
Vienna
Khalil
Bagdad
Philadelphia
Hese Recorda
Eppe
Natiie
Otpara- Bataan
Simnad Pxelogives
Aliparsgninn
Sina Popyier
Latte
America
Lhousantia
Anduali
Kentucky
Miles Ring Rat
Tan of
Warner Boats
Fiery 7
Wu Yur
York
Yernod Norecared Jy Eal Crem
Iawa Federal Jurist
Sanborn
Tornadg
Tana
Jim Greg Melts
Beth
Trirrieg
Winen Fierblig
Wallace
BTR
Bevisa
Haney
Aricrish
Iowa News
Mediasehiai Wiel
Papeete
Vipes Tabirdiss
Eit
Sioux County
Orange City
Farmers of
Sioux City
Folden
Ames College
Arsa
State Agricultural Board
Okoboi
Spirit Lake
Weet Okaboi Jake
Millers
Emerson Bays
L G. Therag
Indianapolis
J. A. Heck
Ep Fairfield
Gener
Inthetey
Permaent Improvenent
Tent
Renblere
Odo
State Board of Control
Storal Lake
Storm Lake Chautauqua Association
J. W. Marshall
T. A. Ambler
T. Noevelh
al S. Parriak
Gossion Cme
Mason
Willan Hanford
Old Fellows Orphany
Jane Lagt
Ihes
Sianford
Alfie
Peek
Unaiher
Tithia
Ifie
Searle
Brand Aire
John
le George Bving Rell
Calcyem
Otrhet
Keerler
Jagheand
Tadderr
Creastoad. A
Uriel
Unley County Bavings Bank of Want
Rockwall
Jack Mnapp
John Bmetinesney
Jaced
Mershidliown Bay
Worl
Harry
Tafian
Henville
Amr
Mertin A. Murrill
Vineragver
Bing
Rome
Bir
Bre
Vfo Canverss
Flacy
Hans Hansen
Premingen
Citisie Ogredaretie
Apna Husby
Vang
Herag
B.A. Gagan
Tanieua Pahex
Ghia City
Maurtach
Vingan A
Forrhier
Daske Bey
Des Moines Anil
Elatess
Bert Keltz
GROP
Hes Moines
Hie
Pleintifg
Draghier
Irsrama Tillon
Jorkowta
Minnnesota
Winconsin
Lichiner
Lee Iig
Wee Beck
Privenport
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