Prominent Johnson County Man Killed in Runaway
J A Goats, Hills banker and Lone Tree Bank president, died from a skull fracture after a runaway. He was 64, survived by his widow and seven children. longtime pioneer farmer and former Lone Tree Savings president. Remains transported for funeral arrangements.
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Town City
J. A. Goats
Spe- Hall
Studebaker
Iowa City
Alston Creek
Williamsburg
Mra
Henry Imhoff
John Timm
Des Moines Visit and Local Socials Trimmed
Coneville residents share news of travels to Des Moines and the state fair, visits with relatives, and upcoming school openings. Families from nearby towns frequent Coneavilla and surrounding homes, while local changes include a restaurant sale and new owner.
Messina Panic as Earthquakes and Hurricanes Rock City
In Messina Sicily on August 29 disturbances and a hurricane have battered the area. The earthquakes have registered heavy effects over the last day and caused destruction in the American quarters. The populace fears a looming disaster.
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Mendina
Sicily
Aeistle Instruments
Hare
Washington County Home Piking Held in County Fair Atmosphere
In Washington County Iowa August 22 a large county home fair attracted about two thousand residents with music by the Washington band and speeches praising the county home and superintendent Frank Beatty. Speakers included Jay Brookhart and Captain Kelloggs. Traffic rate hearings for area cities will be held in Des Moines with representatives from major Iowa cities. Fraternal Aid picnic and the death of Mrs S M Logan are also reported along with a minor bicycle accident involving Carl Meek.
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Washington, In
Washington Band
Alex Miller
Jay Brookhart
John Alex Young
Kelloggs
Samuel Gardner
Washington
Frank Beatty
Fteen
Clites
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa Commission
Iowa
Fraternaal Aid
Fraternal Aid
Sunact Oath
Fairfield
Brighton
Magentine
Ottumwa
Columbus
Junction
Davenport
Talffeld
Jefverson
Jodge Rooms
Patrfield
George Schneider
S. M. Logan
Logan
North Avenue C
Lofon
W. R. Sawhill
U.P
Lagan
Wuashington County
J. B. Anderson
Lotar
Crawfordsville
Logan Ia
Wilh Logan
Mel Logan
Canon City
Col
A. R. Shaw
St. Joseph
Meek
Carl Meek
Rev. Wisher
Freckle Remedy Ad Teases Complete Reversal
An old advertisement promises a freckle removing cure using double strength ethvia from A W Morgan. It guarantees a money back offer if freckles do not fade, claiming one ounce suffices for even stubborn cases and urging readers to ask their druggist for the guaranteed remedy.
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Milas
A. W. Morgan
Ady
Local notes from Stockton Iowa and surrounding towns
Aug. 29 report from Stockton Iowa notes a collision with Meek sustaining only a praised wrist and face injury. Numerous residents visit relatives, attend events, or travel to Davenport Durant and Muscatine for family matters, hospital care, circuses, and teaching duties.
Postal Card Contract Bid For Era of Updates
Washington August 29 190? The Post Office Department announced sealed proposals to furnish postal cards over the next four years taking over from the Government Printing Office which currently holds the contract Engravers are preparing a new portrait replacing King or Lincoln for the larger size cards and the department may change the plates as needed.
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Washington
D. C
Postofice
Burleson
Government Printing Office
Post Office ‘Department
Thomas
Pavement Nears Completion On Oaklane Drive Fair Oaks
Ford Paving reopens work in Fair Oaks with large crews laying a bitulithic dressing and a top layer of asphalt and granite. Traffic to open this evening with full reopening planned by Tuesday next week. Residents and farmers express relief after weeks of road closure. Watermelon party for telephone operators invites staff and guests to Eval Negus residence on Park Avenue this evening.
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Ford Paving Company
Fair Oaks
Front Street
Oakland Drive
Oakland ‘Drive
All Oaks
Mics Eval Negus
Park Avenue
Local Notes: East Hill visitors and birthday party honor
A social page item notes a birthday party at the Henry Koenig home on Jackson street honoring Clara Emma Koenig on her 24th birthday with twelve attendees and music. Various East Hill residents and travelers are listed visiting and leaving town, including Elsie Bonnette of Birmingham and the McCoy family visiting the N A McCoy home on Washington street.
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Stockton
Arthur Kautz
Elza Grays
Bolonsack
W. L. Schwarty
Tieh
Muse Catine
John Nielgen
New Liberty
H- Drussal
Martha Lange
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Henry Bohnsack
L. Ja. Schlapkohl
Leroy
Wilbur Fridley
Teddy
Clarence
Edward Knaack
Ed. Ott
Clarence Knoack
C. Lange
Devenport
Martha
Durant
Hilda Hay
John
Gleh Ohl
Bins Grass
B. Ott
E. H. Moeller
Ha Springmeier
Nola
Clara Marolf
Hopkinton
Nolo
Wil Bohnsack
Montpellar
Oscar Grose
R. Warner
Henry Hintze
Uttle
Marcella
Bohnsack
James
A. Mewes
Lake Work
Minn
Arthur Rasamussen
Henry Koenig Bone
Jackson Street
Qlisy Emma
Koenig
Ans “Na Moore
Freda McClean
Misa Manilla Nyenhuis
Mise Bessit
Mies Lorene Orlowsky
Mit
East Hill
Elsie Bonnette
Birmingham
Charles Bonnette
East Second Street
Fred.Qf. Martin
Jefferson Street
Ruth Martin
M. S. Albright
Orchard Avenue
Lone Tree
William Woods
Mt. Pleasant
N. A. McCoy
Washington Street
Mark
L. McCoy
Dayen
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Johnson County
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Rus
Todal
Y. A
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Florence Timm
Imhal
Acroplantat
Fred Seydel
San Diego
Cali
Tieut
Hoffman
Liext
Homan
Iowa University
Sam
Camp Perry
Texasé
Europa
Bernard Shay
The
United States Navy
Great Lakes
M. F. Shay
Europe
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DeithofHdw.Co
Geo. Eitman
West Second Street
Conesville
Coneaville
Wm. Faker
Des Moines
Grace Chapman
Towa City
Migsey Stella
Myrtle Files
Mincher
Monmouth
Conglake
Wie Hinkle
Detta
Marie Autelle
Marengo
Ruth Nelson
Wapallo
Eisie Jarrard
Frank Furbols
Kenneth
Rock Inland
Hughes
Gon Walter
Howard
Kunsan
J. Sh, Thomoaa
C. Watford
Lone Trae
Will Hocking
A. U. Jean
Roy Jean
St Louia
George Brown
Melon Benson
Blanche Geel
Hedrick
Timor Chapman
Frank Minder
Arden
Anderson Chapman
Mise
Wdith Roper
Cheater
Levi Hullis
Concavilla
Beptompor Sth
Eva Jones
Eva Krider
Blanche Carpenter
Claude= Horton
Nebraska
F. S. Criger
Claude Horton
Mr. Criger
Holly Emerson
Messina
Wachngton County
County Home Lawn
Ladies and
B. Schmidt Shoe Store
Chestnut St
Harry Kern
Home Tea Co
New China Store
Come
Oaklane Drive
Bitulithia
William Eberhart
Chicago Butchers Packing House Meat Company
Mutter
Wand St
Minnesota
Canada
Sidney
Moose Lodge
WLU
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