Swept from Cab of Engine to Death at Nichols Station
Rock Island passenger No. 68 arrived at Nichols Station to find Fireman Homer Riot missing from the cab. The engineer ordered the train back to the county Bridge where Riot’s mangled body lay. He likely fell from the cab as the bridge siding struck him. The skull was fractured, clothes torn, and personal items scattered along the track. Riot’s wife and three children survived. he was a well known rail worker from Cedar Rapids.
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Journal
Nichols
Rock Taland
Fin Eariier
Homer Riot
Riof
Cedar Rapids
Riet Wis
Suffered With Stomach for Years He Now Eats Pork
A Muscatine man praises Tanlic for curing long standing stomach trouble allowing him to eat pork, cabbage and onions without discomfort. Rudolph Zindel of Walcott recalls his relief after weeks of Tanlic use and plans to visit Havercamp's Drug Store to learn proper dosage.
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Tanne
Havercamp
Muscatine
Rudolph “Indel
Walcott
Ton Milon
Davenport
Mr. Zindel
Flo
Tanlic
Tam Giad
Tanlng Man Will Be In Muscating
Pirtlla
The New Methods By Dr Veo M Pierce Advertisement
Backache from kidney disorder blamed on poor kidney function. Poisonous matter and uric acid build up, causing congestion and headaches. Symptoms include nervousness despondency feverishness irritability vision issues bags under eyes and low ambition. Suggested cure is sparing meat, ample water, and a single anurio tablet before meals. Buy anurio from a druggist if not feeling well. If you have jum bago rheumatium dropsy start this treatment immediately.
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Veo M. Pierce
Tragic Trainman Honored by Brethren on Line
County Coroner Dr. E H King was not notified until morning. He learned the body was moved from Nichols to Cedar Rapids, an irregular removal, but declared it was in good faith and would not pursue further inquiry. Trainmen held the deceased in high esteem by his brothers on the line.
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Cedar Rapide
E. H. King
Kew Building Plans Arrive for Public Access
County Agent J W Merrill has received from Iowa State College two large sets of blueprints for modern farm structures. The plans, stored at the county office, cover residences barns corn cribs sheds fruit houses and various animal housing and farm equipment features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Merrill
Towa State Agricultural College
Ames
County Crop Improvement Association
Phillies Kill Braves Chances In Bizarre Doubleheader
Philadelphia offense struggles to parse a jumble of miscues and misplays as Boston and Philadelphia exchange innings with scattered hits. Key moments include Whitted scoring on Luderus and Kilifer's defensive plays, while multiple outs and fumbled grounders mark a chaotic game sequence.
Program Ready for State Meet
County Superintendent Bradley receives the complete program for the sixty second annual convention of the Iowa State Teachers association to be held in Des Moines on November 9 and 4 with many local pedagogues expected to attend. County superintendents rural teachers meetings set for November 2 at the auditorium. Section meetings November 3 with discussions on school work. Savery hotel headquarters for executive and enrollment committees. College reunions and dinners planned. Prominent speakers from many universities slated to speak.
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D. Bradley
Iowa State Teachers’* Association
Des Moines
Association
Savery Hotel
Colleo
Cantern
New Price Set for Rural Realty in Muscatine County
West Liberty Indiana October 2 A new price was set for Muscatine county real estate when Briton Stucker sold a farm two miles northeast of town for 275 per acre. Local farmers report steady increases in county land values and predict 3100 per acre for desirable farms. Arrested for Drunkenness D Boyd arrested last night by patrolman Schultz while intoxicated in the downtown district was released from custody without trial in police court this morning. It was his first offense and he promised to refrain from work.
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West Liberty
Muscatine County
Briton Stucker
Donlora
D. Boyd
Raatrolman Schultz
Jad Salts Kidney Health Ad Cautions and Claims
An old advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a cure for aching kidneys and bladder disorders. It claims four duncan doses of Jad Salts with water each morning flush and cleanse kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent complications, praising the drink as harmless and inexpensive. A local druggist warns against excess and urges belief in Jad Salts as a remedy.
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Folkx
THEATRES FEET FROSTED IN DRAMA OF NORTH
Robert Edeson star of Fathers of Men faced frost and rain while filming scenes for the Vita graph Blue Ribbon feature at AdMute U theatre on Tuesday. Bobby Connelly was bundled in fur as they shot icy stretcher scenes. Director Humphrey hailed the shoot as a success despite worsening cold. Edeson endured frost bite and required assistance to his hotel room afterward.
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Robert Edeson
Vitagraph
Little Bobby Connelly
Hall
Bobby
Mr.Edeson
Humphrey
Jim
Mr. Ederson
Karr to Appear at Gayety Wednesday
Darwin Kerr famous motion picture star to appear at the Gayety for Wednesday matinee and night October 31. He will perform in person after each show and mingle with audiences discussing studio adventures. Kerr is touring the region as a selective attraction and this marks his first personal Masca ine appearance at a local theater.
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Kerr
Unis City
Palace Theatre Adds Seats and Staff Upgrades
Palace Theatre increases balcony seating by 18 to improve patron accommodations. A second projection operator is hired to avoid film pauses, and a new Palace popcorn shop is expected to open this week. The popcorn machine has shipped and the wall case is installed by a local contractor.
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Henle
Latel i
Palace Theatre
Palace
Gazette Writers Enjoy An Outing
Columbus Junction Iowa Oct 2 The annual picnic of the Gazette correspondents was held at the Chau tauqua grounds. A good crowd attended despite some absence. Games in the forenoon, a long table of food, crowd photos, readings by Mrs Z H Baker of Conesville and Miss Zella Jones of Cedar Rapids, plus songs and a question box. Speakers included Fred Wiatt and Hayes Jones.
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Columbus Junction
Gazette Correspondanta
Chautauqua Grounds
Mra
J. Hi. Jones
Clyde Jones
Fred Wiatt
Lizabeth Ann
B. H. Shearer
Hayes Jones
Cedar Rapids
Thorne's Fine Reduced Ts $50
George Thorne pleaded guilty to bootlegging in district court last week. Judge House sliced the penalty from 100 dollars plus costs to a reduced amount, with Hanley listed as Thornes attorney.
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George Thorne
Fred Royster
Pilarim
Royster
Atttorney
L. J. Horan
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