Unknown Woman Found Hanging From Ackley Bridge
The body of a young and beautiful woman was found hanging from a bridge east of Ackley. Identifiable clues included a torn clothing set, a gold lion-head ring with emerald eye and a cip diamond, a three-medallion watch fob, a shell head hat pin, and a black handbag with a gilt bead necklace and a penknife. Police pursued possible identity leads but no definitive identification was made.
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Illinois Central
Ackley
Henry Hembd
apeter-County Journal
Riley
Waa
Wamag
C. ¥. Humpke
Mr. Humpke
Chilstmas
Poop
Sho
Boll
Éotalock
Randertaling
Uly
Walelsar
Jastied Taylor
Butler County
J. M. Wilson
Ostwein
Lee Wilson
Watenod
Lee Wilgan
Misa
Jessie Wilgan
Oslwain
Io Paarch
Qolweix
Pyich
Eldora Ledger and Eldora Enterprise Consolidate
A deal on Thursday merged Eldora’s Ledger and Eldora Enterprise under Capp J. Sargent and Paul O. Woods & Co. The Eldora Enterprise will cease publication and outstanding subscriptions will be honored by the Ledger proprietors. The combined paper will be named the Ledger Enterprise.
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Capp J. Sargent
Paul O. Woods & Co
Eldora Ledger
Eldora Eaterprise
Eaterprize
Ledger
Herald
Ledger-En
Apapera
Eldora
Idora Borald
And Still They Bite Lovers Weeks Go Commending Appear
A young man in a long coat canvassed Alden selling photographic coupons promising to bring a photo outfit to aides and take two pictures for cents, with a deadline before year end 1906. About 3300 coupons were sold at fifty cents each, with arrangements rumored for further sittings in Alden and town mails.
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Alden
Christiaa
I Ig
Two Farm Homes Compared for Comfort and Cleanliness
The writer contrasts two farm houses on the same road. One sits among a well kept lawn with shade trees, a green view, and a pleasant, odor free yard away from animals. The other has houses flanked by pig pens and cattle yards, weeds near the door, and little yard space, making it bleak for the tired mother and children.
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Hartley Harald
Round About Us Hens Gathered from the Four Gountles
Local column reports a string of community happenings in Grant and surrounding towns. Illnesses, social visits, travel to see relatives, and a notable death affect residents. L.D. Miller resigns from local merchants to join Waterloo Toll Co, ending 43 years with Smith Lichty Hillman.
Northside Jottings Happy New View Looked Back
Flawed local notes mention Jas Croot visiting Parketabarg and Mila Olars Palttipa with Wea ley and sister. Benz and Bichmeier visited Thursday evening. Migs Ye 1 Austin holiday at home. Barber of Aplington acting. Mrs and Mrs W AY Austin shopped Parkernburg Wednesday. Louis Maifeld of Maatiiville visiting relative. Henry Limberg Si of Astin.
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Jas. Croot
Wask
Mila Olars Palttipa
Wealey
Benz
Bichmeier
Austin
Homa
Barber
Aplington
Oss Hera
The Big Store Thanks Patrons for 1907 Patronage
The Big Store thanks friends and patrons for liberal support the past year and asks for a continuance of patronage in 1907. It pledges to please customers with quality goods and fair service, signed PJ Martin.
Resignation to Editorial Changes in Small Town Paper
A reader consigns the paper for failing to publish editorials and local items while noting losses from misreported obituaries and local events. The letter, signed by Hudson Republican, criticizes coverage of deaths, poems, and a lack of news. It also mentions unrelated local notices and a fire that destroyed a home, with neighbors aiding the displaced family.
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Russell
Simpkin
Granpa Henery
Yure Shete
Darter
Hudaon Republican
Fragmented Script Echoes Of Odd Town Meeting
A garbled OCR passage mentions Charlotta Auatia, Monday falls, Jonus at home half mile Robertson, and a gobbler tail with feathers cut off. References to rewards and waking someone up suggest a damaged, uncertain local notice or transcript with many unclear names and phrases.
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Tis¢ Jonus
Mile Robertson
Aplington News Highlights Local Visits and Parish Matters
Johann Koeppe visited relatives in town this past week. Henry Wolten and wife welcomed a baby girl on Sunday. O A Ontjes of Boldan visited A Ontjes family since Saturday. Heyman Reints and Frank Debn spent time at their homes. New barber Elliott is ill and off duty with a serious condition. Rev Bleibtren preached at Baptist church as Rev Kosster served Buenfeld. Wayne Whaley traveled from Cedar Rapids to spend holidays with relatives Ernest Hook called on friends.
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Johann Koeppe
Henry Wolten
O. A. Ontjes
Bolland
A. Ontjes
Heyman Reints
Frank Debn
Eluiott
Bleibtren
Baptist Church
Kosster
Buenfeld
Wayne Whaley
Cedar Rapida
Diya
Hia Pureota
Ernest Hook
Friends & Few
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Allison Tinedays
Haro van Deost
Bred Gottman
Riszville
eBevaning
Hyeo- Cally
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co
Waterloo
Miller
Waterloo Tos
Hnd Fool Co
PJ. Martin
Hlollistar
Rocky Mountain
Lem
3D Cents
J. N.sebuliz
Illinois
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John Christman
Ben Spengler
Charley Spengler
Shannon
Matt
Freeport
Joe Spengler
Lidones
Evory
OM_ ROBERTSON
Aplington News
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