Homicide, Confessions, and Sentences Reported in Southeastern Iowa
In Oxville and surrounding towns two youths Gott Gott, 18, and Lyle Pyle, 20, admitted stealing a dozen chickens and received indeterminate five year terms at a reform school after forced confessions. Their friend Os Kalosa acted as instigator. A separate case notes Mrs. Whited’s poisoning attempt of her husband Floyd Whited. he died and the couple’s troubles are blamed on family tensions. Services were held in Dexter with interment planned at Menro after a Redfield marriage.
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Lyle Pyle
I Aingwall
Gott
Pyle
Anamosa Todanaya
John Godron
Eno
Os‘kalosa Herald
Clarence
Whiteds
Redfield
Iowa
Drowned in Tank Near Melrose Tragic Child's Death
Patricia Louise Coughlin two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Leo Coughlin died after falling into a windmill water tank at their home four miles southeast of Melrose. The mother found the child and neighbors and physicians attempted resuscitation, but all efforts failed. The death is described as a heart touching tragedy causing deep grief for the Coughlin family.
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Patricia Louise Coughlin
Leo Couglin
Melrose
Tragic Wedding Turns To Funeral In Council Bluffs
Mrs Rhea and her sister-in-law Miss Mary Wallace of Council Bluffs attended a wedding in the Presbyterian church there. After the ceremony and reception a telegram announced the death of Mrs Rhea and Mrs Osborn’s sister Mrs R E Parnham of Emmetsburg. The couple left for Emmetsburg with Mrs Rhea. Mr Rhea returned to Sigourney.
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Robi
Rhea
Mary Wallace
Council Bluffs
Lester Osborn
Robert ‘Rhea
Ligourne
Council Bluffs Presbyterian Church
Penn Dean Steps Up to Illinois Y M C A Secretary
Lisle Ware, Penn College dean of men, has become state student secretary of the Y M C A of Illinois. He succeeds in a post once held by notable Y workers and will direct work among college and university students across Chicago, Urbana, Evanston, and other Illinois colleges.
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Lisle Ware
Penn College
Illinois
Penn
Ware
R. Ware
Owen Pence
Amon College
Mlinois
Chicago
Urbana
Evanston
Oskaloosa Times-Globe
Hodges Visit Brings Cleveland Couple Back to Old Town
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Hodges of Cleveland Ohio stay several days this week at Crawford Hotel. Mrs. Hodges last lived here fifty nine years ago when she attended the old farmer school north of town. Her return marks a reunion with old landmarks and friends, a journey rekindling memories of Lillian Draper daughter of Clark R. Draper a minister farmer and teacher.
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C. G. Hodges
Cleveland
Ohio
Crawford Hotel
Squirrels with rabies prompt citywide killings
The Columbus Gazette reports rabid squirrels attacking people and other squirrels. At least two were shot near the high school and T. O. O. F. lodge as residents, including former mayor J L Shellabarger, faced a menacing rodent that failed to bite through heavy clothing before midnight.
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Jonn ‘Zion
Columbus City
J. L. Shellabarger
Shellenbarger
Walnut
Third Street
Shellabarger
Columbus Gazette
Rumors of Poisoned Drink Sparked by Newteould Gossip
Whited of Newteould faced rumors after gossip circulated about poisoned drinks and alleged rot within the community. The tale spread as residents discussed suspicions and project of a wife’s alleged discontent.
Wringer Catches Hair In Electric Washer Incident
Mrs. Arthur Whyte of What Cheer suffered an injured scalp when her hair was caught in an electric washer wringer while it dried. She could not disconnect the machine in time and skin was partially torn from the scalp. Her condition is improving according to the Keokuk County News.
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Arthur Whyte
Keokuk County
Woman killed in crossing collision near Ex therville
Mrs. Ed Spense of Newton was killed when the truck she rode in was struck by a southbound Northwestern gas and electric train at Gridley crossing about 13 miles east of Ex therville. Driver Earl Nelson and Evan Bryan were injured. Clarence Spence survived to notify relatives. Jasper County Record.
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Ed Spense
Fourth Street
Newton
Estherville
Northwestern
Gridley Crossing
Extherville
Spense
Earl Nelson
Evan Bryan
Clarence Elza
Spence
Sioux City
Toothpick Lodged In Boy's Windpipe Causes Panic
Keith Milner, son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Milner, of this city, faced an anxious moment Tuesday afternoon when part of a toothpick became lodged in his windpipe. Laughter by several boys caused the mishap as the toothpick went down the windpipe. He was not strangled but promptly sought a physician for relief. Knoxville Express.
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Keith Milner
Clyde Milner
Milner
Noxville
WILL JOIN AIR FORCES
Floyd H. Shafer son of Mr and Mrs Harry Shafer residing about four miles northwest of Delta signs up for a ground mechanics course at the Yellow Cab Airways School of Aviation in Des Moines He will learn overhaul and repair of airplane motors rigging wings dope painting servicing planes and will attend classes on plane design theory under licensed mechanics Upon completion he will take U S Department of Commerce examinations to obtain his mechanics license Keokuk County News.
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Floyd H. Shafer
Harry Shafer
Delta
America
Yellow Cab Airways School of Aviation
Des Moines
Floyd
U. S. Department of Commerce
Keokuk
Twin birthdays honored for Knoxville elder and West Virginia sister
Mrs. Mary J. Amsberry of Knoxville and Mrs. Mathilda Henry of Hogshead West Virginia celebrate their ninety years. Born Blaine sisters separated long ago, they kept touch though years apart. Amsberry health strong, Henry not as good. Community honors Amsberry with quiet recognition. no special celebration planned beyond the Amsberry picnic. Mrs. Amsberry resides with W. Amsberry at the Central House after her husband’s death.
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Mary J. Amsberry
Knoxville
Mathilda Henry
Hogshead
W. Va
West Virginia
W. A. Amsberry
Central House
Knoxville Journal
Apple hits Polk County patrolman in eye near Monroe
A passing motorist from Polk County threw an apple at Patrolman Albert Noon as he rode a patrol drag near Monroe. The fruit grazed his glasses and cut the eyeball, while Ralph Rinehart helped restrain the speeding car crew returning toward Des Moines. The driver was offered five dollars to reveal the car’s number.
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Polk County
Albert Noon
Mr. Noon
Ralph Rinehart
Monroe
The
Mirror
Des Moines
Apple thrower faces fine or jail in Knoxville Express item
The number was taken and is now in the hands of the county attorney. An offense of this nature is a $100 fine or thirty days in jail, provided that no one is seriously injured. Mr. Noon is suffering much pain from the injury to his eye.
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Noon
Knoxville Express
A B Shipman Dies at Sully Civil War Veteran
A B Shipman longtime Columbus Junction restaurateur and Civil War veteran dies at Sully on Thursday August 20 at the home of his son Verne Shipman. He had lived in Sally for years. wife predeceased him. Funeral services were held at Sally Saturday.
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A. B. Shipman
Verne Shipman
Sully
International Sunday School Lesson by J A Lapham
The article discusses Nehemiah 8 1 18 and Psalm 119 7 104 as part of an international Sunday School lesson led by J A Lapham It highlights Nehemiahs leadership church state cooperation and the value of bringing the Bible to all ages It urges Read the Book Believe the Book and teach the law and gospel to children emphasizing attentive listening and restful worship on Sundays.
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Ezra
Nehemiah
Ara
Ascribe
God
Caesar
Napoleon
Christ
Daniel
Reverence and joy in worship and Bible study
The article urges humility before God while noting God probes the heart rather than posture. It praises earnest Bible reading, urges joy despite sorrow, and discusses Bible school aims led by Ezra’s example. It suggests concrete activities for children and teens, including making little Bibles and framing "Bring the Book" as a motto to deepen understanding and cheerful Christian living.
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Ezra
Jesus Christ
Ragweeds and the Hay-Fever Season
The Iowa State Health bulletin explains hay fever links to ragweed pollen and other plants. It notes ragweed pollen travels by wind, suggests cutting vacant-lot weeds, avoiding country trips, recognizing highway weeds, and using preventive skin tests and pollen extracts before attacks for relief during acute symptoms.
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Iowa State Department of Health
Okmulgee Family Inherits Oil Man's 200000 Estate
Marian Terry, 16, and her nine younger siblings from Okmulgee Oklahoma inherit more than 200000 from Clinton Lyon a wealthy oil man who died recently Lyon was not related to the Terry family and left the sum to the siblings collectively with Marian as the eldest beneficiary.
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Marian Terry
Okmulgee
Okla
Clinton Lyon
Terry
Rock Island Train Service Details and Routes
Rock Island trains list eastbound and westbound passenger and local freight services with numbers and times. Trains 472 and 478 operate between City Moines and Keokuk while Trains 474 and 475 run between Des Mol and El euterix. all trains daily except Fridays with local freight trains carrying passengers.
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City Moines
Keokuk
Des Mol
Eleuterix
Wabash Time Table Howell Iowa Local Pass
Schedule snippet lists Wabash timetable for Howell Iowa with a local pass option. Includes limited service details and routing emphasis. No further specifics available in the fragment.
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Howell
Iowa
Limited schedules for Howell and Harvey service
The Limited extends beyond Howell with times listed at Harvey. Local freights 70 and 71 carry passengers from Howell, typically arriving on alternate days at about 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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Howell
Harvey
Radium Scarcity Drives Global Demand and Source Limits
A remark on radium as a rare commodity with world production about one ounce annually. The primary source material is believed to come from the Belgian Congo, highlighting its scarcity and the tension between demand and supply.
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Belgian Congo
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Elson
Pioneer Bible School
Amos Wells
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Sinai
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Pella
Rose Hill
Oskaloosa
Monroe Township
Mahaska County
Byron Parr
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R. H. Stringfellow
I. M. Reed
Fak
Rock Island Train Service
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Oakland
Fisher
Oakland Fisher
Jean Six
Wntiac
Michi
Oaland
Conalder
Pella Motor CO
Franklin St
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General Motors
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