Falls Fifty Feet Ray Fenwick Falls From Window
Ray Fenwick a 21 year old janitor for Milton D Goldman fell fifty feet from a third story window while washing exterior panes on a Kirkwood street. He landed on a stone sidewalk and suffered a head injury and lacerations as bystanders and emergency crews responded at Mercy hospital.
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Ray Fenwick
D.s
W. Raymond Fenwick
Hage Rock
Fenwick
Milton D. Goldman
Bagie
Goldman Clothing Store
Left Handed Landing Incident Report in Clarion
A Clarion, Iowa report from October describes Jeanie Neith and a companion being approached by two young men as they walked. Miss Neith, described as more petite than average, swung her arm and struck one of the men who then withdrew, allowing the women to continue.
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Clarion
Jeanie Neith
Keith
Chester
Eccleston Ferry
Governor Van Sant to Aid Minnesota Republicans
Governor Van Sant of Minnesota plans to speak across the eastern part of the state to aid Republican campaign efforts. He aims to attend the river and harbor celebration in Davenport and will deliver remarks over the coming weeks.
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Innesota
Campaiga
Des Moines
van Sant
Minnesota
Ane
Nwa
Goloter IA
Colon
Davenport
Unusual Experience Report From Boise In October
An odd incident in Boise is described involving a boy who escaped with his clothing from a body without serious injuries. The account mentions a dam in the area and unusual weather effects. Specific names, dates, or organizations are not clearly readable.
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Boise
Gre
Trio as Entertainers Visit Iowa Lyceum Bureau Tour
The Iowa Lyceum Bureau announces a tour by the trio Bercin County Girits and Optimes. The performers include Ossoch af Iowa Fela HRennedy of Iowa and Engusat of Racchit.
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Bercin County
Lyceem Sureau Eigess
Iowa
Lysceum Bereau
Ormanizst Hzdsterd
Leani the
Optimes
Ss Isto
Ossoch
Fela Hrennedy
Faus Ben Engusat
Racchit
Mrusicians
Crops Largely Mature As Weather Shapes Harvest
Readable segments show crops largely mature with a favorable drying week and steady grain quality. Reports indicate a significant portion of corn will reach testing and feeding standards, though soft corn remains common due to cool, wet summer conditions.
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Roines
Insurance firm refuses damages claim in burglary case
Fragmentary OCR describes a dispute where INTERESTING SUI insurance company denies damages for a burglary at Hank 3 and mentions court action. References to a religious assembly and University of Iowa appear garbled.
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Sank- Sanity
Desangen
Sena
Mssrance i
Open Up New Towns With Great Western Locating Stations
The Great Western line announces new town openings with two new stations in Carrad and Wiskt Sit, situated along the War SXtSmsten route. The second week of openings begins in two weeks, with plans to provide roadside services and roast teas at each site.
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Alon
Great Western
Rover and Cats Settle Fence Right of Way With Iron Spikes
Rover devises a scheme to end the nightly cat fight by placing two iron spikes on the yard wall allowing the cats to balance and settle their dispute. The plan leads to a tense moment as the cats attempt to position themselves and the yard fills with cries for help.
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Rover
Nibs
Nib
Maria
Maia
Fishermen and vacation guests clash over worms and work
A group of travelers and local fishermen argue about the endless ferry of worm bait and summer labor. The dialogue reveals fatigue from daily wriggling tasks, vacation plans, and the tug between work and leisure as tensions rise among community members.
Learning on the Move In Curious Northbound Scene
A fragmented report describes a scene near Willing to Learn in New York with mentions of a captain, a passenger, and a tense inquiry about a base. The text blends unclear names and directions, suggesting a travel or transit moment with strained dialogue and uncertain setting.
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New York
Death of W. S. Bissell Former Postmaster General
Former Postmaster General W. S. Bissell dies at his Buffalo home after a prolonged illness. He faced complications likened to Bright's disease, sought NY specialists, and spent weeks at Bar Harbor before returning to Buffalo where his condition worsened but his mental clarity remained. Family, Dr. DeWitt Sherr, and officials were at his bedside.
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Buffalo
Wilson
Bien
DeWitt Sherr
Bissell
Bright
New York
Bar Ha
Bisse
Cievead
Mr. Bissell
Postrmisi
Scandal in Guard Sparks National Guard Charges
Reported turmoil in the Colorado National Guard with charges against officers and men. Governor Peabody vows a court martial to probe alleged misconduct, including abuse of power and mismanagement of supplies. General Chase remains in Denver as investigations proceed.
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Teterade
National Guard
Denver
Cola
Cot. S
Colorado National Guard
Peabody Cave
Chase
Conservatives in Control Victoria Race Update
Conservatives in control as partial returns from British Columbia province race show strong gains. Reports from Victoria indicate early results favor incumbents with key ridings yet to declare.
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Victoria
B.C
Sioux City Live Stock Market Report
Market notes from Sioux City show fat cows and heifers, slaughter cattle, and hog receipts. Prices and specific lot details are incomplete but indicate market activity and comparative declines from yesterday.
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Sioux City
Grain Market Quotations and Provisions Noted
Grain and provisions quotations listed with types No 2 sponge and No 5 reblow notes. Prices shown for white Sos Seite and other grain grades with brief market commentary.
Kansas City Clerk Accuses Colleagues in Rakeoff Case
The article details a Kansas City clerk claiming a scheme to skim funds, naming Wes Wrons and others as participants. It reports a 5 pound investigation result and asserts Jones's court findings, with references to investigator suspicions and a staged up set by the state.
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Kansas City
Wes Wrons
G. Doo
Joces
The Value of Work Reflects a Person’s Character
Mabie argues that the quality and individuality expressed in a person’s work reveal their true nature. He contrasts rudimentary tasks with high creative labor, asserting the degree of personal influence marks success and the fullness of spirit.
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Hamilton Wright Mabie
Uncle Josh's Query Goes Meter to Motive
Detroit Free Press recounts a suburban line conductor who recalls a humorous exchange with a passenger dubbed Uncle Josh. The man asks what makes the car go, insisting on electricity, then jokes that such knowledge would have kept him in business longer.
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Josh
Detroit Free Press
Tarnation
Asc
Remarkable Kidney Cure Promises Relief for A. S. Trer
An elderly man named A. S. Trer from Pierpont describes a lifelong kidney trouble causing nightly awakenings. After trying Dodd's Kidney Pills found via a local mechanism, he reports permanent relief and urges others to ask for the remedy at any dealer. His endorsement notes others in his family have similarly benefited.
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Pierpont
Zend
A. S. Trer
Ace
Sid
Mr. Turner
Dodd
Intelligence of Birds in a Memoir Ad Attempted Theft
A letter recounts a thrush bought from a poor cottage whose song failed in a new home. The bird later recognizing its old owner sung joyfully when returned, prompting the donor to reclaim the animal, keeping the bond with its original keeper intact.
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Mary Borie
Fin Lenidon
Mda
Postum Food Coffee Solves Nervous Ailments Claims
A reader testifies that coffee worsened nervous issues until trying Postum Food Coffee. He says after switching, his headaches and fatigue vanished and his wife also improved, noting Postum’s impact on daily life and health while urging others to try the product.
River Picnic a Proposal and a Dream
A quiet July river afternoon sets the scene for Grace Churchill and her companion as he contemplates proposing marriage for £200 a year. She wavers about romance, then confesses growing affection, while he pursues a new job in Leicester and wages a hopeful, stubborn effort to win her.
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Leicester
Grace Churchill
Herria
Fragmented Scene of Woe and Letters
A distorted excerpt depicts Jack and Grace amid emotional turmoil. An urgent letter arrives from Chester noting a visit to Manchester for business, sparking tension as past grievances resurface. The narrative focuses on fragile relationships and looming separation.
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George
Chester
Manchester
Remes Jack
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