Early Bandits Stop Coal Man in Knoxville
A coal man is robbed by two men who halted his rig and fired a close shot. One demanded money while a second man watched the horses. The victims report masks were not worn, and the bandits escaped with a purse and lodge receipt after forcing the man to flee. Authorities describe two tall, heavyset suspects. The Knoxville Journal details the chase and the robbers’ departure.
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Knoxville
Tom
Fatty Arbuckle
Knoxville Journal
Pella Sets Permanent Alley Grades in Ordinance 154
The City of Pella adopts Ordinance No. 154 establishing permanent alley grades for blocks 25 27 39 and 40. It fixes the datum at the water table near Broadway and Washington and lists curb elevations for fast and west alleys and north and south alleys along with connection rules and bench marks.
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Washington Street
Franklin Street
Broadway
Main Street
East First Street
North Side
South Side
Iowa
Pella
Beit
City of
Washington Streets
Washington St
Death of Mrs Eve Voss in Wapello County
Mrs Eve Voss wife of Frank Voss died at her home in Wapello county at 7 15 a m Monday October 3 1921 of tuberculosis after a long illness She was fifty years old Funeral service and burial were at Oskaloosa Wednesday afternoon October 5th
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Eve Voss
Frank Voss
Wapello County
Oskaloosa
Campaign for Better Sires gains widespread enrollment
The United States Department of Agriculture reports continual growth in the better sires better stock campaign since October 1819. By now 174 194 animals and 264 945 poultry have enrolled, with 8 576 certificates issued. Virginia leads with 1 180 certificates. Nebraska has the most livestock enrolled.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Bureau of Animal Industry
Guam
Porto Rico
Virginia
Nebraska
Best Division of Pastures Improves Grass Yield
Dividing a 20 acre pasture into smaller fields increases grazing efficiency by shifting the herd between parcels, preventing overuse of a single area and boosting forage production. The method saves time and money by maximizing available grass.
Best conditions in woods for grazing and growth
In woods best growing conditions require keeping grazing animals out to prevent trampling. The text emphasizes the need to separate pasturing from forest areas to maximize plant health and sustained yield.
Bible Themed Class Tug Of War Event Report 1921
Fifteen freshmen and sophomores faced off in a class tug of war and sack race on a frosty October day. Freshmen struggled in the water while Sophomores claimed victory, then rival classes shared friendly seaside treats at Puritan Drug store. The event ended with praise for sportsmanship and plans for a banquet.
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Sophs
Sop Homores Win Tug of War At Central College
The October 5 1921 tug of war at Central College pitted freshmen against sophomores. The event ended with no major incidents as students judged who would hold the dictatorial class position for the year.
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Central Ray
Central College
Institution of Higher Learning
How to tell a woman she has forgotten to rouge
A brief, intimate aside reflected in a California Pelican excerpt. The speaker confesses embarrassment and longing after a short acquaintance, pondering whether the woman will understand his question about her makeup. The fragment captures a moment of awkward affection and self-conscious emotion.
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California Pelican
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Mercury
Coal Man
Voss
Fowth
Jesus
Israel
Christ
Christ Jesus
Freshmen
L. Lautenbach
Ostendorf Boom Itzen
F. Lautenbach
Klein
Steinkamp
Gosselink van
Lee
Mylan
Yen Gen Fane
Kelloggs
Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Makati
Kellogg's Deligh
Horse
Krumbles
Bram, Socal
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