Motorcycle crash mars Guthrie addition. Royal injured
Purcell Royal 19 son of Mr and Mrs Walter Royal suffered a compound fracture of the left leg when his motorcycle was struck by a Des Moines car driven by William Kahn. The collision occurred at First avenue East and East Seventh street as Kahn headed toward Chicago after chartering Reed Pigman’s airplane. Royal was taken to Skit Memorial hospital resting fairly comfortable with no other major injuries.
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Jasper County
Purcell Royal
Walter Royal
Guthrie Addition
William Kahn
Des Moines
First Avenue
East Seventh Street
Kahn
Chicago
Reed Pigman
Pigman
Newton
Royal
Kahn Machine
Ottumwa Woman Reaches 100 On Fourth Of July
Eddyville Tribune notes Hannah Robeson of Ottumwa aged 100 on July 4 born in Clark County Indiana in 1833. She came with her family to Ottumwa at age 20 by wagon, recalls two houses and a ferry, and later moved to a farm near Fredric before marrying C. E. seventy four years ago.
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Robeson
Fredric
Indiana
Hansel
Eddyville
Ottumwa
C. E
Headache and a Pair of Cures Are His Undoing
Kenneth Hock enbury, a local Grinnell attorney, fell ill Monday night after a long day in the heat. A chromoseltzer and headache tablets caused a heavy dose and a several hour unconscious spell. The doctor says he is recovering well and expects a return to work soon.
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Grinnell Herald
Kenneth Hockenbury
Kenneth
Fremont Gazette Sold to Eddyville and Oskaloosa Men
Fremont Gazette transfers to KE R Huxford and Wayne Vasey of Oskaloosa with KE R Huxford and Wayne Vasey taking over immediate duties. F C Stanley of Oskaloosa joins as associate publisher. They pledge to maintain current policy and engage with Fremont readers after two years under Elgin W Roof.
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Fremont
Eddyville
Fremont Gazette
KE. R. Huxford
Wayne Vasey
Oskaloosa
Gazette
F. C. Stanley
Elgin W. Roof
One Legged House Painter From Oskaloosa
What Cheer Patriot Chronicle profiles Harry Sisco of Oskaloosa Mahaska County a one legged house painter whose determined career spans a quarter century He reportedly faced amputation earlier but used a stump to steady himself while climbing ladders and painting His work has earned nationwide publicity as patrons refuse to let him retire despite his disability
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Patriot Chronicle
Harry Sisco
Oskaloosa
Mahaska County
Sisco
Lightning Fire Destroys Marion Co Barn Owned by Myers
A thunderstorm last Thursday night sparked a blaze at a barn on W. S. Myers farm east of town, destroying about 15 tons of hay and feed. The farm is located near Houston, Texas, and insurance covered only part of the loss while Myers carried a $1,000 policy on the barn.
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Marion County News
Bob McRae
W. S. Myers
Houston
Texas
Farming Accident Injures Delta Man Raymond Wilson
Raymond Wilson, two miles west of Delta, was badly hurt when his riding cultivator caught his foot as he reboarded. His left leg was broken above the ankle with severe crushing and flesh tearing. Neighbor Jim Davenport found him and he was taken to the Sigourney hospital. Doctors fear possible leg amputation. Wilson lives alone on his farm.
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Delta Press
Raymond Wilson
Delta
Wilson
Jim Davenport
Raymond
Sigourney
Farm Home Near Deep River Destroyed By Fire
Deep River Record reports a July 4 blaze of unknown origin completely destroying the farm home of Dr. L. F. Crain, occupied by Robert McWilliams and family. Dora McWilliams spotted smoke, neighbors helped, fire dept. arrived too late to save the house though belongings were saved. The McWilliams moved into the Crain house. insurance status unclear. Fire officials note drained gasoline tanks hampering extinguishing efforts and urge caution.
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L. F. Crain
Robert McWilliams
Dora McWilliams
McWilliams
Marvin Cranston
Dr. Crain
Wress
Thief breaks into Chariton treasury vault
An unidentified thief broke into the Lucas county Treasurer John R. Barnett’s Chariton office during noon hours, forcing the door and vandalizing desks as about $3,000 in cash was stolen. Deputy Treasurer Herman Atwell discovered the robbery at 12:60 pm after Barnett had left at 12:15 pm. Park Findley and state agents were notified to investigate.
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Monroe County
Lucas County
John R. Barnett
Chariton
Barnett
Herman Atwell
Park Findley
State Bureau of Investigation
Adorable at Rivola Theatre in Oskaloosa Saturday
Janet Gaynor and Henry Garat star in Adorable the New Fox romance at Rivola Theatre for a three day run starting Saturday July 15. The comedy romance features music by Werner Richard Heymann with songs by Richard A Whiting and George Marion Jr. Supporting cast includes Munin Smith Friderici Conti and Holloway under Wilhelm Dieterle direction.
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Janet Gaynor
Henry Garat
Rivola
Oskaloosa
Fox
Miss Gaynor
Garat
America
Parsee
Werner Richard Heymann
Richard A. Whiting
George Marion Jr
Waitz
Herbert Mundin
C. Aubrey Smith
Blanche Friderici
Stuart Holmes
Albert Conti
Ferdinand Schumann-Heink
Barbara Leonard
Sterling Holloway
Wilhelm Dieterle
Des Moines Moves Quickly on Case
Des Moines authorities immediately begin work on the case, dispatching investigators and coordinating with local agencies to advance inquiries. Officials released no further details but emphasized urgency and transparency as updates are expected.
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Des Moines
Man suffers broken leg after horse knocks him down
Sigourney Review reports Herbert Han nah of six miles east of Sigourney sustained a broken leg Friday when a horse he tended knocked him from a feed stand to the ground. He stood on the stand rubbing the horse with liniment when the animal shook its head. Dr. Adrian of Sigourney attended to him.
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Sigourney
Herbert Hannah
Hannah
Adrian
Child Dies After Frightened Horse Tramples
Donna Jean Shannon five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Glover of Indianola died after a horse she was with was frightened by a truck and ran over her. She had been taken to Methodist hospital Des Moines where she died Sunday evening. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Orr Funeral home.
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Indianola Tribune
Donna Jean Shannon
Glover. Shannon
Indianola
Des Moines
Orr Funeral Home
Donna Jean
Heart Attack Fatal For Carlisle Station Worker
Charles E. Wayman 59 of Carlisle, oil company employee, was found dead by his wife at home. Coroner J. C. H. Mitchell ruled death from natural causes due to a heart attack, noting he had been dead some time before discovery after a Friday afternoon finding on his lawn.
Obituary of a Des Moines bound worker
A worker preparing to depart for Des Moines collapsed and died after completing his tasks. Mrs. Wayman believes he intended to rest on a cot but passed away before reaching it. He is survived by his wife.
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Des Moines
Wayman
Chariton Folks Put Desire for Beauty to Work
The Chariton Leader notes the loss of Chariton's last livery stable at Linden avenue and Main street as time marched on. An oil company planned a station there but stray debris and low mood filled the vacant lot, delaying construction and leaving the site cluttered.
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Chariton
Linden Avenue
Main Street
Neighborhood park flower garden blooms in Chariton
Bert Yengel Rev Henry Secor Jeannette Cramer Minnie Sterrett and Nels Larson transformed a dull corner into a vivid garden. Yengel originated the plan and tended the beds with others. 900 tulips gave way to velvet petunias and 100 geraniums. A chicken pen backdrop and Bermuda onions mark the layout. Neighbors, apartment residents and local workers visit for water and pride in a renewed streetscape, with plans to continue next year.
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Bert Yengel
Harry Secor
Jeannette Cramer
Minnie Sterrett
Nels Larson
Chariton
Yengel
Yeagel
Cramer
Larson
Sterrett
Mr. Secor
Yengel Bros. Market
Secor
Bermuda
Confederate veteran chose church over reunion
An elderly North Carolina Confederate veteran faced sharp reproach for skipping a reunion with former comrades to attend the annual state Methodist conference on the same day. He explained that he knew it would disappoint his old comrades, yet he made his choice based on his convictions.
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North Carolina
Fragmented Quote From Sunshine Messenger Confession
A brief, archaic quote expresses a resolve to join comrades in a better world and to visit Methodist friends while possible, suggesting a reflective moment or obituary-like sentiment from an old publication. The line stands as a solitary excerpt without clear context or additional names or dates.
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Sunshine Messenger
Sweet Young Motorist Meets Reluctant Police Pinch
A humorous dialogue snippet shows a motorcycle cop scolding a young driver for 45 mph speed. The motorist pleads to be fined where it cannot be seen, prompting a lighthearted exchange about law enforcement and embarrassment.
Office worker count tale from a cautious servant
A quoted old servant answers a question about office staffing with a cautious estimate. He says about half of the workers are present, emphasizing honesty about the uncertain numbers. The line captures a humorous or prudent tone reflecting office dynamics.
Merchant dons a blind box fundraiser tale from the era
A shopkeeper kept a small boxed slot labeled For the Blind. After a month a customer asked for it, and the merchant explained he no longer needed it having collected 7.60 dollars to pay for a new ind.
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Don L. Remy
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John Liter
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