Where blame lies in pedestrian injuries by cars
An editorial discusses fault in pedestrian injuries, noting National Safety Council data. Falls cause most accidents, with rail and train incidents next, automobiles fourth. Fatigue and distraction increase risk for pedestrians. driver alertness matters too. Brakes design and maintenance influence crash outcomes. braking failures can cause skids or inability to stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safene
National Safety Council
Frank B. Ansted
Lexington Motor Company
Ansted
Wayward Career Ends in Chicago Train Robbery
Horace Walton of St Joseph Missouri, aboard a Chicago Central train near Chicago, robbed post office clerks of about 75 600 dollars. He fled the train after leaping from it but was captured by Chicago police. a fight with officers left one patrolman dead and another wounded. Walton, from a respected family and former mail clerk, faced swift consequences as his case unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Walton
St Joseph
Chicago
Waski
Walter
Sanitary Dairy Offers Skimmed Milk at Low Prices
At Finight's Restaurant Milk Station, the skimmed milk is sold for 4 cents per quart or 15 cents per gallon. Customers must bring their own containers as no bottles or containers are provided. All cows are tuberculin tested under 8 Kier Sanitary Dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finight’s
Baby of Mr. and Mrs. Lostie Passes Away
The loss of their three months old baby is reported for Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lostie. The infant died Monday evening. The funeral was held at the home Tuesday afternoon and burial occurred at Mt Hope Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lostie Mou
Boriat
Mt. Hope Cemet
Burt's Caves Next in Line for Iowa State Park Dedication
Iowa plans a May 28 dedication ceremony for Burt's Caves as the first public state park. The event will celebrate a large land addition and mark a major conservation milestone with a big picnic and invited attendance.
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Burt’s Caves
Iowa
Barta
Mereheads
Lowa
Barts
Janis
American Legion Seeks New Members in Maquoketa Drive
The American Legion post in Maquoketa launches a membership drive under the slogan No More Members. Two detachments led by High Williamson and Lester Rheinheimer compete to enroll the most new members, with the losing squad hosting a banquet for the victors as the week ends.
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Nore
America Legion
Maquoketa
Ion
Tiwo
High Williamson
Lester Rheinheimer
May 26 Threat From Knights of the Tugseled Fez
A coarse denunciation warns of an assault on the city on May 26 by knights of a distant order. It predicts violence and bloodthirsty mobs as Dokies are described as seizing control and marching through streets toward slaughter.
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Knights of the
Fez
Grief Kills Bandit's Father in Missouri Hotel Death
Horace Walton's father L. T. Walton died from heart failure after a train incident near Bucklin Missouri. Police involved in a pistol battle that killed Horace Walton’s father in Chicago and Bucklin. Mrs Walton travels to Chicago with his body for burial alongside their son.
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L. T. Walton
Horace Walton
Chicago
Buckfin
Chitlich
Kicked by Horse Leaves Sabula Man Injured
A Sabula man was kicked in the face by a horse a few days ago. He suffered a badly mauled race and was unconscious for some time after the accident. W. F. Palmer spent the weekend in Davenport with his wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Palmer
Davenport
Freedon Band Chester Corret Freed on Saturday
Chester Corret had been in the county jail for about three weeks awaiting grand jury action and was released Saturday by his brother-in-law Henry Wulf of Lost Nation. The note urges supporting the young man, who is described as not bad, hoping he starts anew to return to his wife and family and receive community assistance.
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Chester Corret
Henry Wulf
Lost Nation
Chester
Nime
Wedding Bells Ring for Chas F Martin and Hulda Holst
Mervily ringing were thy wedding pelig Saturday evening as Chas F Martin and Hulda Holst united by Rev J G Morgan at a suburban bungalow prepared for the ceremony. Martin, a former Delmar schools superintendent, now holds a position with the Delmer Pit Generate Company. The bride is described as a charming Delmar young lady and the couple is wished a long, happy voyage through life.
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Chas. F.martin
Hulda Holst
J. G. Morgan
Martin
Delmar
Delmer Pit Generate Company
Mrs. Martin
Medical Society Meeting Aids Des Moines Des Moines Event
Des Moines hosts the Gowen based Medical Society meeting with about 600 doctors. Pro grant topics covered wide medical subjects as speakers from the profession attended. Dr. C Mayo of Rochester addressed the convention on the final day. President Allen’s address drew enthusiasm. Dr Pond of Dubuque named next year’s president for the Des Moines gathering. A. B. Bowen elected general for Jackson Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowen
Stte Medical Society
Woman's Club Elects Officers at Friday Meeting
At last Friday's session the Woman's Club elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs. H. B. Hubbell. First Vice President Mrs. T. Martete Reg, Second Vice Miss Edith Morgno, Car Miss Mary G Hancock, Recording Secretary Mrs. A. J. House, Critic Miss Hattie Depew, Historian Mrs. J. B. Ellis. Mrs. Wm. Lowder and Mrs. G. L. Mitchell were named to attend the City Federation of Woman's Societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Mirs
H. B. Hubbell
Vige Press
T. Martete
Edith Morgno
Mary GC
Hancock
A. Seaver
A. J. House
Hattie Depew
JB. Ellis
Wm. Lowder
G. L Mitchell
City Federation of Woman’s Societies
Unruly Cat Crashes Into Snow White Pharmacy Window
A cat jumped from a cart near Delmar and glided into the Snow White Pharmacy window on Sunday afternoon. The collision left a badly fractured glass pane and minor damage. the driver praised the lucky outcome and expressed relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmar
Snow White Pharmacy
Ghiss
Memorial Day Observances in Bellevue and Maggzoketa
Bellevue plans Memorial Day events on Sunday with the Legion and friends arriving from Dallas to participate. Maggzoketa will observe Memorial Day on Monday with the American Legion leading a large program, promising the biggest demonstration in its history. G C Ellis and family split time between Dallas and visiting Aberiven for a family gathering.
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Belleve
Bellevar
Legion
Bellevue
Maggzoketa
Tsi
American Legion
G. C. Ellis
Dallas
Texas
Ellis
J. M. Swigart
Aberiven
South Dakota
J. E. Shannon
Philips New Setar of Far Association Chooses New Leader
After two years as secretary of the County Fair Association, A Phillips resigns to take a higher post. Gale Buehner is chosen as successor valued for efficiency while the business demands his full time. The transition is seen as wise and popular for steady leadership of the association.
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Secon County
A. Phillips
Gale Buehner
Signailon
Buehner
Fieig
Phillins
Buchner
Dies At Social Event In Sabula Vicinity
Edward Addy an all settler of the Sabula vicinity died suddenly Friday evening at a dancing party in the Odd Fellows ball. He had just finished a usadruile and was stricken with heart disease death following in a few moments. The funeral occurred a week ago yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Addy
Sabula
Copper Senior Recovers After Operation at Davenport Hospital
News comes that Copper Sr is recovering from surgery at St Luke's Hospital in Davenport performed last Saturday. He had been in serious condition for weeks, and friends are relieved by signs of improvement. Mrs Cooper and Mr and Mrs Georgy Brown were at his bedside before and after the operation, noting clear gains in his condition.
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Sts Luke's Hospital
Davenport
Per
Cooper
Georgy " Brown
Wills Mans, 60, Dies After Illness in Lost Nation
William Mans, 60, died at his Lost Nation home after a period of illness. He had been taken to Cedar Rapids for an operation but was not found capable to undergo it and was sent home where his condition worsened until death. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by his family.
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William Mans
Lost Nation
Paris
Cedar Rapids
Union
Train schedule changes for Lost Nation posted
The Lost Nation press reports timetable shifts for passenger trains. Westbound No. 29 and No. 3 move to 4 am departures, eastbound No. 38 becomes daily, and No. 12 fast mail is discontinued. Some words unclear due to old OCR.
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Lost Nation
Wheer
Nation
Lost Nation Press
Woman’s hand mangled in corn planter incident near Monmouth
A woman assisting her son with a corn planter west of Monmouth suffered severe hand injuries when it was caught in machinery. She was rushed to Be Hospital Saturday afternoon where doctors determined that most of the hand must be amputated. Surgeons Les Lander Lina and Swift performed the operation.
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Wosep
Monmouth
Shimanek
Les
Lander
Lina
Swift
Peters Buys Vermont Street Property in Local Deal
John Peters of Minnesota purchased the George W. Blake property on Vermont Street. A family formerly from the area will occupy the home once their belongings are moved in. Consideration was 200000 dollars.
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Vermont St
John Peters
Minnesota
George W. Blake
Peters
Offerng Women Host Semiannual Chaotic Meeting
The Womens Home and Foreign Society of the Congregational Church hosts its regular semiannual chaotic offerings meeting on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church jailors. Supper will be served at PASO until all are served. You are partially invited. At a Kensington Stai ke meeting Miss Lona Blessing Inst ant elected president and Miss Blessing and Mrs Clare Gibson chosen to attend the City Federation of Women.
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Womens Hone and Forvige Society
The
Congregational Church
Paso
Kensington Staike
Lona Blessing
Blessing
Clare Gibson
Fire destroys farm home. Eggers family mourns loss
The Eggers family lost their home in a Saturday morning blaze. Neighbors and family saved a piano and some items, but most furnishings and clothing were destroyed. The barn and outbuildings largely survived while the couple of hours of effort ended with substantial insurance expectations. The farm sits in Bravant near Herman Heineke’s purchase, with the Farmers Mutual Aid Association likely covering about half the loss.
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Jacob Eggers
Tripp
Eggers
Farmers Mutual Aid Ass
Herman Heineke
Bravant
TIMES
Preston Times
H. Gale Buchner
Keta
Emer
Hold Your Liberty Bond United States War Finance Advice
The article explains Liberty Bonds as government promissory notes, detailing interest and maturity dates for Third Liberty Loan. It urges holders to keep bonds to maturity, noting price fluctuations do not affect the eventual face value plus interest, and encourages purchasing more at current rates to maximize security and returns.
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United States
Sam
Charlotte Banker Resigns from Local Bank Staff
F. L. Buteleff resigned as cashier of the Charlotte Trust and Savings Bank. He sold his interest to C. Me Bechy, the bank president. Mrs. Butslot and her son plan to reopen in banking in a western Iowa town.
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Charlotte Trust & Savings Bank
F. L. Buteleff
C. Me Bechy
Mrc. Butslot
Acci dent in Meat Market Severes Wrist Artery
A market man suffered a severed artery in the wrist when a knife slipped while cutting meat several days ago. Medical aid arrived quickly and stopped the bleeding, with the wound dressed thereafter.
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Equounser
Ami
Shortage of Iowa Farm Labor Overstated by Press Despatches
Iowa Federal Directors and Employment Service present county agent surveys showing March and April shortages totaling 1464 married and single hands, rising to 1149 in April. They dispute reports of 150,000 missing workers, noting actual figures around 1,500 nationwide with acreage reductions and wage variations by county.
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Iowa
State Federal Employment Service
Pottawstramié
N. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
Tage
Real Estate Listings Grow Despite Partial Sentinel Offices
Meany Properties lists farms for sale and rent as Sentinel Beoks Co. real estate and insurance offices near readiness. Manager Mealy busy wiring and settling homes, inviting locals to call and discuss property needs or disposals with Mr. Meatey.
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Sentinel Beoks Co
Emerag
Mealy
Meatey
suTavice
Maquokem High School Aduxinj Meeting May 19
A crucial Maquokem High School adjournment meeting is set for Ely and Gregory on Friday evening May 19. All members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted. Mr and Mrs Clifford Miller and family left Saturday for Creecy to visit the former's parents.
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Maquokem H. S. Aduxinj
Ely & Gregory
Clifford Miller
Satunday
Creecy
First Maquoketa Auto Appeared on Our Streets
A 1900 Maquoketa Sentinel reprint recalls the first horseless carriage shown in town on Decoration Day. O McCaffrey & Co. introduced the Stanhope style gasoline car with bell alarm, single seat, and gilt lettering. Ben Esmay led its approach to Clinton and towns, marking a public sensation and rising demand for locomobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omccaitrey
Studes
the Sentinel
McCay
Maquoketa
Stanhope
O. McCaffrey & Co
Maquokety
J. E. Goodenow
WNKLEWADS The bulk of the republican presidential candidates may not
WNklewads notes a satirical tone on Republican candidates and public figures. Frank Garlow comments on local terrain near Ritts Hill. The piece blends humorous quips about politics, personal finances, and everyday life, including references to editors, janitors, and police.
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Bandit
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Far Association
Nan
Elite
Charlotte Banker
A.L. Urice
Luway Federal Directors & Emploment Service
Geo. B. Albers
iFirst
Gur
Wnklewads
Frank Garlow
Ritts
Andrew
Keegan
Congress
Tf Kinfol&friends
Adler
UN Cornice Supplementi
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Krow
W. F. Baxterworsh
Des Moines
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