Escaped plot to ruin Norcross unfolds in Portal City
The marooned Graham Norcross and secretary Jimmie De confront a staged train kidnapping linked to Pioneer Short Line turmoil. Otions move toward a courtroom chase as Hatch Henckel pressure Pete Clanahan to arrest Norcross on a murder warrant. Dodds overhears a broader conspiracy while a pistol stirs in a hidden pocket.
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Graham Norcross
Ralad
Jimmie de
Sand Creek Sid
Sheila Macras
Chaptor III
Dodds
Overnesia
Rufus Hetch
Gustave Henckel
Portal City
Chadwick
Hatch
Henckel
Norcross
Haten
Dismuke
Clanahan
Kestler
Dad F Norcross
Oregon Midland
Oregon
Pete
New York
Mr. Norcross
Fred May
Des Moines Market Report Highlights Corn Sale
In Des Moines on Friday Ralph Luse traded a notable amount of corn as James Flannery paid the top price for the commodity. The market activity reflects strong demand and solid pricing for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Buushatéeni
Des Moines
James Flannery
George Cook Spends Weekend at Daughter’s Home in Tiffin
George Cook visited his daughter Mrs. John James over the weekend and stayed at her home in Tiffin.
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George Cook
John James
Tiffin
Spratt Family Attends Brother Walter’s Wedding
E L Spratt and family attended the wedding of his brother Walter at Cosgrove last Wednesday. Mrs Mary Windrem of Williamsburg is visiting Mrs Mayme Brower. Genevieve Mahoney, a teacher near Solon, spent the weekend with her parents Robt Mahoney east of town.
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E.L. Spratt
Walter
Cosgrove
Mary Windrem
Williamsburg
Mayme Brower
Genevieve Mahoney
Solon
Robt. Mahoney
Mrs. Osterreicher Visits Kin in Titonka Area
Mrs L Osterreicher of Titonka visits at the home of her brother George Wagner and stays with other relatives in the vicinity.
Tanlac Demand Shatters World Records Across Six Years
The demand for Tanlac has broken all world records with over twenty million bottles sold since it hit the market six years ago. E. L. Spratt reports major sales growth and continued consumer trust in the tonic’s performance.
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E.L. Spratt
Mrs Schwab Returns Home From Bushnell Visit
Mrs George Schwab came home on Wednesday of last week after visiting her daughter in Bushnell Illinois.
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George Schwab
Bushnell
Illinois
Bach Family Thanksgiving Visit in Victor
Mr and Mrs Everett Bach and their son from Victor spent Thanksgiving with the parental George Sies home. Mrs Bach and son remained until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Bach and Son
Victor
George Sies
Mrs. Bach and Son
Wilkinson Family Returns Home From Visit
M. P. Wilkinson his wife and son Wayne returned to their Columbus Junction home Monday after a brief visit at the home of her parents A. P. Rohret and his wife.
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M. P. Wilkinson
Wayne
Columbus Junction
A.P. Rohret
For Sale Imperial Ringlett Barred Rock Cockerels
For sale Imperial Ringlett Barred Rock cockerels bred for beauty utility and size. They weigh about eleven pounds. From an extra good laying strain. Elmer R Elliott advertises.
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Imperial ‘‘Ringlett
Elmer R. Elliott
Adv
Mr. and Mrs. Moody Visit Mrs Rundall in Walker
Mr and Mrs Moody of Walker visited at the home of their daughter Mrs C C Rundall from Thursday to Tuesday. Miss Francis Bain Rundalls cousin from Marengo was also an over Sunday guest.
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Mrs. Moody
Walker
C. C. Rundall
Francis Bain
Mrs Jennie Douglas Returns From Extended Western Visit
Mrs Jennie Douglas came back Friday from a lengthy trip visiting her two brothers in Oklahoma a sister in New Mexico and relatives in Colorado She also stopped at Leroy Iowa to visit her daughter Mrs Dean Burbank on her return journey
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Jennie Douglas
Oklahoma
New’ ‘Mexico
Colorado
Dean Burbank
Leroy
Iowa
Margaret Scanlon Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Margaret Scanlon daughter of Mrs Katherine Scanlon marked her sixth birthday Saturday with a party at her south town home. She entertained fourteen friends with a lunch of sandwiches pickles apples ice cream and cake and received many presents.
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Margaret? Scanlon
Katherine Scanlon
Local Iowa City Notes and Social Items
Louis Karsten and wife hosted visitors on Saturday in Iowa City. Take Tanlac and eat three square meals daily, as advised. E L Spratt advertises for cows, fresh or soon to be. Fred Harrington and family visited Mrs. Kate Saxton in York township. Herbert Saxton returns from several months in Oklahoma visiting relatives.
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Louis’ Karsten
Iowa City
E. L. Spratt
Fred Harrington
York Township
Kate Saxton
Herbert Saxton
Oklahoma
Lydia Venter Visits Her Mother's Home This Week
Lydia Venter a Marengo school teacher spent the latter part of the week at her mother's home giving family a chance to reunite.
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Lydia Venter
Marengo School
Presbyterian Church Lawn Play Prohibition Notice
Trustees warn that no football or other games are to be played on the Presbyterian church lawn.
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Presbyterian Church
Dennises return to Chicago after sister visit
S. K. Dennis and his wife went back to Chicago Tuesday following a stay at Mrs. Katie Burke’s home where she accompanied them. The wife will spend the winter with the Dennis family.
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S. K. Dennis
Chicago
Katie Burke
Iowa City Guests At Bartholomew Home
The Misses Veronica and Libbie Barth and Edith Bartholomew of Iowa City were guests at the home of Edith Bartholomew’s parents last Thursday. The Misses Barth are sisters of Mrs Bartholomew.
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Veronica
Libbie Barth
Edith Bartholomew
Iowa City
Platt Family Leaves for Garnett to Start New Home
L. W. Platt and family departed Tuesday evening for Garnett Kangas where they will establish their future home. They have lived in this area eight years and leave behind many friends who wish them well in their new residence. They formerly lived at Garnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Platt
Garnett
Kangas
Platts
Hunters wound hog on Rudolph Louis farm
Careless hunters shot a hog on the Rudolph Louis farm south of town this week. The animal was not killed initially and was found in critical condition. The incident underscores why many farmers do not allow hunting on their premises.
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Rudolph Louis
Notice on Automobile License and Train Schedule
Notice states December license payment at Iowa City County Treasurer and offers an engine and last year numbers option with no charge. Also reports the east bound freight train becomes tri weekly on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, making visits to Iowa City limited to those days, with nostalgic reference to past mail and locomotive service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Oxford State
Bankady
Caboose
Robbing God Sermon Series at Local Methodist Church
The M. E. Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Randall as superintendent and a morning service to follow. Evangelistic service at 7:30 p.m. led by Dr. Geo L. Minear, district superintendent, who will preach and administer the Lord's Supper. A month long series on The World Program of the Methodist Church begins Sunday evening. A cordial welcome awaits.
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Robert L. LaMott
C. Randall
Seeeds
A. m
Neva Crissinger
Epworth League
E. B
Geo. L.minear
Methodist Church
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Francis Lynde
Obas. Beribner's Bons
Hatch and Henckel
Tower Corporation
Citizens’ Storage and Warehouse
Comny
Shella Macrae
Shella
Kirgan
Dunton
Red Tower
W Norcross
Luse Motor Co
Callat
Adv-L-Pd
M. E. Church
Johnson County
Folwell’s
Dubuque Street
U.S
VUE
United States
Usco Chain
Igrey Tube
Rubber Company
Fufte
Cussou
Zan
Dorothy Dalton
Tai
Watters
Mi Ier
Douglas Fairbford
Dus
Claralena
Meighan
Dougise Meabean
Groans Warkourm
Harold ‘Lloyd
Pearl White
Jackie Coogan
Genta Gwansen
St. Paul
R.C. Wills
St. ST. Paul, Minn
Miller Bros. Ana E College
Lowa’ City, Lowa
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