Le Mars and Midwest Bask in Heat Wave Records
LeMars and Iowa towns sweltered as temperatures hit extreme May readings. Chicago reported the hottest May day in 54 years with 95 to 98 degrees, while Des Moines and nearby cities logged near 100. The heat spurred farm gains and deaths, and a Milwaukee rise of 28 degrees in 20 minutes underscored the wave. A cold snap followed, with official forecasts signaling relief.
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LeMars
First National Bank
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
Lincoln
Neb
Illinois
Colorado
Chicago Weather Bureau
Boone
Midwest
Dodge City
Kan
Rockford
Ill
Galesburg
Cairo
St. Louis
St. Paul
Michigan
Iowa
Des Moines
United States Weather Bureau
Charles City
Towa Prairies
Weather Bureau
Tes Moines
Davenport
Dubuque
Keokuk
Corydon
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Perry
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids
Creston
Ottumwa
Atlantic
Juror Probe Sparks Contempt Charge in Trial Case
CaNan admitted he was hired ten days ago by defense lawyers to probe jurors. He met Barry at the criminal courts building and discussed his brother's Europe trip, flagging only jury service. Discovery of a venire member fined for bribery sparked a stir as the state’s attorney whispered to Judge Lynch.
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CaNan
Stewart
O'Brien
Crowe
Lynch
Voss case jury selected for forgery trial in Sac City
Twelve jurors chosen to decide the fate of Charles L. Voss, Denison banker, on trial for forgery. Eight farmers, three bankers and one woman among those rejected by both sides. Opening statements set for tomorrow. state represented by Bell Healy Currie. defense by Parsons Sims Page and Hart. Witnesses expected include Major Worthington. Case tied to Bank of Denison failure and forged mortgage extensions.
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Sac City
Crawford County
Robert Healy
Fort Dodge
Malcolm Currie
James Parsons
Des Moines
Sims
E. C. Worthington
Voss
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Ira G. Gillmor
Mabel Gillmor
Gillmor
Crawford Bounty Land
Iowa Joint Stock Land Bank
Prudential
Bank of Denison
Lesle M. Shaw
Iowa
Walking on Paved Roads and Farm Bureau Meeting
A safety note urges pedestrians on country roads to walk against traffic on the left to avoid being struck. It warns drivers to stay alert and not assume others will avoid danger. The Union township farm bureau women plan a May 27 meeting at Union consolidated school with strong attendance hoped.
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Union Township Farm Bureau
Union Consolidated School
Farm Bureau Rally Day Plans In Plymouth County
Girls clubs in Plymouth County advance plans for June 11 rally day. They organize stunts and activities as part of the county agricultural event and aim to present coordinated demonstrations.
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Plymouth County
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Recalled
Ellensburg Washington woman recounts chronic monthly pains in youth and after marriage. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief after using six bottles in her youth and again during pregnancy and housework, saying she remains well.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ellensburg
Washington
Porter
Lydia FE
Pinkham
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LE Mars
Sahara
Henry J. Smith
Smith
Shepherd
Ralph F. Sedgsick
American Can Company
Johnson
Johnson Township Farm Bureau
Ernest Attrill
Milton Gabel
Elmer Brown
B. F. Knapp
T. B
Johnson Township
Meadow
Meadow Township Farm Bureau
L. Stash Home
Stanton Township
Stanton Township Farm Bureau
William H. Lapp
Ames
William HH. Lapp
Extension Service
Lapp
Mr. Lapp
Farm Bureau
Ompany
Couswry
Stag
Standard Oil Company
LE Mars, Iowa
Globe-Post
Lemars, Iowa
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