Fatal marriage contract linked to dual family murder
William Marsh Sr and son Everett are killed in an office. Everett reveals the killer before dying as his brother Malcolm Marsh, but the doctor learns the elder Marsh and the estate schemer Mrs Horrocks concealed the truth. Malcolm explains he killed father and himself to spare William and Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper
William Marsh
Erie
William T Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Dr. Furnivall
Furnivall
Marsh
William Marsh, Jr
Everett
Doctor
William
Father
Henry
Catherine Frances Horrocks
Addison
Guilbert
Marie Fouche
Malcolm
Europe
Dr. Furni
W. G. Chapman
Great Britain
Why Not Own Land Western Canada Appealing to Settlers
A Iowa State Register writer argues for Western Canada as a land option, citing climate and soil productivity on par with Minnesota and Iowa, lower land prices, and strong settlement growth in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Letters from former US residents praise the region and urge government support to attract capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Register
Western
Canada
Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa
United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
W. R. Conley
Lougheed
Detroit
Remarkable Certainty in Courtroom Exchange
The judge interrupts as both sides present their cases and declares the plaintiff wins. The defendant’s attorney asks to present, then the judge unexpectedly changes course and concludes the defendant wins, prompting astonished reactions.
His Pedigree Calf Draws Stranger's Inquiry
Gideon King shows a summer resident his calf. When asked what breed the calf is, King boasts the animal's sire gore a justice of the peace and a lightning rod agent, while the dam chased a brass band out of town on the Fourth of July, concluding he will not press the price.
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Gideon King
Mr. King
Banbury
Sure Sign. Mrs Murphy Arrah Close of Factory
A distressed family scene unfolds on a Saturday night as Timmy awaits back pay from a closing factory. Mrs Flaherty arrives with news and Mrs Murphy confirms no wages have been issued yet, leaving Timmy unsure of earning his pay.
Rosy and Plump Health from Right Food
A reader touts Grape-Nuts and cream restoring health after stomach troubles. A woman reports fast recovery from illness with renewed strength, praising the product as “great food.” The letter is attributed to the Postum Co. advertisement in Battle Creek Michigan with the slogan There’s a Reason.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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George F. Butler
Herbert Ilsley
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