Dida Know It Was Loaded and the McMichael Tragedy
A gun accident in Clarinda, Iowa, left George W. McMichael dead days after being shot in the head by a business partner who did not know the weapon was loaded. The Shenandoah Sentinel notes the fatal event as a result of negligent handling, recounting his initial recovery and subsequent paralysis before death. The piece comments on accountability and the recurring pattern of such careless incidents. Also covered are local school mischief at Four Corners and the appointment of Charles W. Edwards as agent for the Iowa State Insurance Co. with authority to issue policies and receive premiums in Glenwood and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mintle
Paget
Geo. W. McMichael
Clarinda
Shenandoah
Santinel
Sentinel
George W. McMichael Waae
A. R. Williams
Homer Stoggs
Ovee
Glenwood
Belle Carger
Abe
Four Corners
Lows State Insurance Co
Chas. W. Edwards
Iowa State Insurance Company
Keokuk
Lowa
Hillsdale
Pavific Junction
Alex, Tipton
8. A. Tipton
Poley’s Kidney Cure Praised By Buffalo Reader
A Buffalo reader touts Poley’s Kidney Cure claiming years of kidney and bladder trouble, passing gravel and excruciating pain, were cured after a few doses. The testimonial says the remedy cleaned the system and made the writer feel like a new man, with claims of substantial relief worth a thousand dollars.
Not Prosecuted But Persecuted In Gustafson Case
The piece argues the Gustafson charges are weak, citing a grand jury exoneration and date discrepancies by Miss Mandel Holder. It contends the push to prosecute is persecution, with County Attorney Cook uninvolved and outside attorneys pressing the matter. Also notes C E Ballain visiting Glenwood after returning from France and detailing his traveling experiences and arrest for military duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beso
Gustafson
Mr. Gustafann
Gnstafson
Cook
Makes Charlie Some Trouble in White Clund Towns
Local man Chas Pippitt faces trouble after a cattle sale dispute with a man named King who bought beasts, refused payment, and insulted Pippitt. Sheriff Morgan served notice for $100 damages, with court terms promising further developments as King allegedly capers on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Chas. Pippitt
White Clund
King
Corpiog
C. B. Christy
Cuse
Mr. Pippitt
Pippitt
Morgan
Easy Money Advertisement Offers Farm Loans at 5 Percent
A Tribune editor ad invites readers to apply for farm loans at five percent with a small commission. It promises easy money and urges prompt action, framing the offer as the most advantageous loan available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Malvern Man Is Jailed In Glenwood Larceny Case
Al Dann of Malvern was jailed in Glenwood for larceny after a disputed $20 debt and a missing twenty dollar bill. The trial before Mayor Davie of Malvern ended with Dann receiving 80 days in jail. Wilkinson attacked Dann at the conclusion, knocking him down before officers could intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Dann
Malvern
Glenwood
Dhataw
Leonard Wilkivaonont
Center Township
Leonard
Dunn
Davie
Malvarn
Done
Strahan & Christy
Shurga
O. B. Cbristy
Tunison
Wilkinson
Dann
Davis
Hud
Sherif Bushnell
Dwon
Dann Waa
Rube Miles Injured In Plattsmouth Road Accident
Glenwood residents recall Rube Miles a former Populist leader who moved to Plattsmouth. A Saturday Plattsmouth News report details a wagon mishap two miles south of town injuring Miles, who fractured a bone in his left arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rube Miles
Glenwad
Warren Walling
County Central Committee
Geo. W. Leavitt
J. M. Paterson
Frank Reneimer
Rube
Pliattsmouth
Glenwood
Plattemouth
Milva
Mr. Miles
Slogans of Low Prices At The City Store
The text touts a large stock of uniformly low priced goods. It claims the reader can fill out an entire gift list and that customers will be pleased with their purchases. It invites readers to consider the store’s extensive lines of goods to save time.
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Omaha
Toys and Treasures Sold in Various Descriptions
A list of diverse goods including dolls, Bibles, story books, celluloid novelties, leather and silver items, china sets, glassware, lamps, napkins, linens, quilts, rugs, lace, clocks, games, doll carriages, wagons, and carriage robes appears as a catalog fragment. The wording suggests a sale or display of varied household and gift items with many proper names and product types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haviland
Syracuse
Seth Thomesight
Special For The Holidays Ribbon Sale
Holiday offer features Taifeta Ribbon in multiple widths and colors at five cents per yard with value ranging from five to twenty cents per yard regular retail pricing. Includes varied lengths and styles suitable for gifts and decorations.
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C. E. Ballain
Emerson
Une
Ballain
France
Alsace
Altho
United States
Janokily
Chicago
Paria
Marseilles
Pyrenees
Spain
Bordeaux
Cherbourg
Havre
Remein
Quarentine
Ben Reynold
Mies
Board of Health
Aly
Bia Premisva
Existayer
Reynolde
Raven
Dick Hudson
Glanwood
Hartwig
J. H. Mollin
Champlain
St. Detrat
Mich
A. J. Howe
UNE Office For Particulare
Paviffe Junction
Dea
Poland
Lo’glock Sharp
Lerey Oi Pala
Eix
Dite
A. M. Deana
Byers Bros
Swope's
West Side Aquare
Chia
L. A
Vicrtit Stost
Tilia County
Troi
Sharpe & Gettler
Rata Sol Stand
Aow
Noel
Peer & i
Oxford
Vienna
Boye
Tbs
Hayden Bros
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