Miner Meets Death in Star Mine Near Ottumwa
Ottumwa Iowa March 21 John Hein a miner at the Star coal mine southwest of Ottumwa was killed by a slate fall at 10 oclock Cravazzo his bunkmate found a large slate chunk on Hein causing a seated posture with head between knees A severe head wound and facial bruises indicated fatal injury possibly a broken neck instantaneous death
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Ottumwa
Iowa
John Hein
Star
Herman Cravazzo
Hein
Wagon overturn death near Newton Iowa names Arthur Dingman
On the Des Moines road west of Newton a man identified as Arthur Dingman was found dead beside an overturned wagon. Authorities infer he fell from a culvert and was struck when the wagon turned over. He had siblings nearby and will be buried in Newton cemetery.
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Newton
Iowa
Des Moines
Arthur Dingman
Bootlegging Charge Brought Against Montour Man
Deputy Healey took Frank Flynn into custody in Montour and returned to Cedar Rapids with him. Flynn, about 40, is accused of violating internal revenue laws by bootlegging whiskey and selling it to Indians on the Tama reservation. He lives three miles south of Montour at Whiskey Bottom with a wife and seven children.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
United States
Healey
Montour
Frank Flynn
Internal Revenue Law
Tama Reservation
Flynn
Whiskey Bottom
Complaint of Train Service Between Sioux City and Des Moines
March 21 report notes ongoing complaints about rail service between Sioux City and Des Moines. Travelers say trips face long layovers and delays, with westbound departures from Sioux City easier than return from Des Moines. Efforts for better service or a through sleeper have been blocked by railroads.
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Sioux City
Vicinity
Des Moines
Reduced round trip rates to Hot Springs Arkansas
Northern Railway announces reduced return fares to Hot Springs Arkansas the government endorsed health resort. Winter climate and many hotels are listed. inquire at local ticket agent or write Mr John G Farmer A G P A Cedar Rapids Iowa or the Bureau of Information Hot Springs Arkansas for details.
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Hot Springs of
Arkansas
United States
John G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bureau of Information
Hot Springs
Fire destroys portion of Mills home in Tama
Tama Iowa March 21 fire at about 11 o clock forenoon damaged the residence of Hon O H Mills lawyer of the city. House gutted though firemen saved part of the building. Origin not definite. Much damage from smoke and water. Loss estimated at 1000 dollars fully covered by insurance.
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Tama
Iowa
O. H. Mills
Beggs Blood Purifier Praised by Mason City Family
Frank Mitchell of Mason City Iowa endorses Beggs Blood Purifier as the family remedy after using it for over two years. The testimonial claims the medicine purifies the system and makes new rich blood, highlighted by Mc Bride Cope and Havercamp's Pharmacy as sellers.
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Frank Mitchell
Mason City
McBride & Cope
Havercamp
Women Seek Pinkham Aid For Chronic Female Ailments
A Victorian era appeal urges women to write to Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for free medical advice and the Vegetable Compound. A Parkersburg Iowa correspondent reports relief from long standing womb inflammation leucorrhoea and heart trouble after following Pinkham’s guidance.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Western paper leans on ad genius for Sheldon edition
The Des Moines Leader lauds Herbert S. Houston, a western newspaper man, for masterminding the Sheldon edition campaign. Houston, advertising manager for Outing since 1896, pushed free advertising and coordinated nationwide publicity, claiming credit for the scheme’s rapid rise to a 500,000 circulation and high advertising rates.
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Des Moines
Sheldon
Herbert S. Houston
Brooklyn
N. Y
Houston
Sam Houston
Kansas
South Dakota University
Dom
Sioux City Journal
Helena
Sioux City
Chicago Tribune
Outing Magazine
Topeka Capital
Howe
Atchison Globe
Topeka
Jesus
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Tour Service Promises Surpassing Facilities
Finnists, West Indies and Central America. The facilities of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad for handling tourists and travelers destined for Florida, Cuba, Porto Rico, Central America or Nassau are unsurpassed. Double daily lines of sleeping cars run from Cincinnati, Louisville, Chicago and St. Louis through Jacksonville to interior Florida points and to Miami, Tampa and New Orleans. For folders write Geo. B. Horner, D. P. A., St Louis, Mo.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Florida
Cuba
Porto Rico
Central America
Nassau
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chicago
St. Louis
Jacksonville
Miami
Tampa
New Orleans
Geo. B. Horner
St Louis
Stop That Cough With Mulls Lightning Cough Cure
An advertisement promises quick relief from coughing with Mulls Lightning Cough Cure priced at 25 cents. The copy emphasizes immediate soothing effects and a compact remedy for temporary cough relief in a retail setting.
Fairport Social Roundup from a Busy Week
The town notes multiple visitors and residents seen around Fairport on Wednesday through last week. Clyde Leach and Frank Feuster spent Sunday at home, and Miss Charlotte Cole visited Leach on Wednesday.
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Clyde Leach
Frank Feuster
Br. Edmonson
Tom Knight
Jno. McEvoy
Joe Keck
Gene Goddard
Ella Dollman
Charlotte Cole
Melpine
Leach
Mr. Colmer
Villisca
Iowa
Wm. Reeves
Geo. Schmidt
Oscar Brunson
Davenport
Jno
Council Bluffs
North Prairie Notes On Local Happenings And Weather
North Prairie reports hedge cutting by Allie and Stuart Houvenagle during vacation week. Measles dwindling and spring work beginning with planting oats and wheat. A boxing contest from Kalorama is noted, a local farmer admonished against cruelty to animals, and Elmus Campbell recovers from a foot injury after stepping on a nail.
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Allie
Stuart Houvenagle
Messrs
Kramer
Gray
Summit
Mr. Riggs
Muscatine
Henry Kramer
Frank Blanchard
Wild Cat den
Elmus Campbell
Billy Crowe
Town Bound Plans Set For Wednesday Night Rematch
They plan to go to town Wednesday night to make up for one lost Sunday night. The move signals a quick attempt to recover from the previous setback and resume their routine in a public venue.
Memories by C. T My mind is drifting to a summer day
A reflective poem recalling a walk from eighteen fifty three near Lettsville with vivid landscape, bison, red man and changing town. The speaker hopes to help others through small acts of kindness and love, ending with a prayer for strength to aid the toiling brother.
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C. T
Lettsville
Obituary: Charles C. McCleary of South Muscatine dies
Charles C. McCleary of South Muscatine died Monday March 19 at 4 20 p m He was born February 15 1867 in Louisa County Iowa and married Etta May Phillips November 22 1886 He leaves a wife three sons his parents three brothers and one sister Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery March 21 The verse expresses solace and hope for a better home in heaven.
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Charles C. McCleary
South Muscatine
Mr. McCleary
Louisa County
Iowa
Muscatine
Etta May Phillips
Grandview Cemetery
Springtime Excursions to Southern Garden Spots
March and April offer pleasant travel as the Louisville and Nashville Railroad announces half-rate round-trip tickets to major Tennessee Alabama Georgia and West Florida points. Inquiries go to P Sid Jones in Birmingham or Geo B Horner in St Louis for excursion details and immigration guidance.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Tennessee
Alabama
eGorgia
West Florida
P. Sid Jones
Birmington
Ala
Geo. B. Horner
St. Louis
Mull's Pioneer Cure for Liver and Blood Adverts
An old promotional notice touts Mull's Pioneer Cure for Liver and Blood as cleaning the liver and bloodstream. It claims months or years of buildup cause illness and promises vitality after taking four tablets daily. It advertises pricing of 25 cents and $1.00 with a dollar draft if the remedy fails.
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Mull
Nature
How Hopper Was Sidetracked at Stein's Hall
Jule Walters presents a new production at Stein's Hall on Tuesday March 27 featuring Miss Louise Llewellyn dramatic soprano. Her three octave voice from E to E impresses critics and suggests future grand opera prospects. tickets available at Frank's.
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Hopper
Jule Walters
Stein's Hall
Louise Llewellyn
Llewellyn
Frank's
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