Gold Prospects Near Greattinger Spark Local Interest
A discovery of gold and silver in gravel near Greattinger on the Smith farm has drawn attention as samples tested by Thomas J. Dee & Co. show 1.04 mines of gold and 6.06 ounces of silver per ton. Farmers test various gravel samples while Ames and Iowa City labs continue assays, with potential value estimated at 40 000 to 50 000 dollars per acre if the whole farm matches the sample.
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Ames
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Smith
Feud on Second Street in Kentucky Neighborhood
Local feud on Second Street in Kentucky between Bailey Tow Phelps and Lon Werner escalates with accusations of jealousy and name calling. Mire Phelps returns to defend, citing past claims about Bailey while neighbors debate who is in the right as tensions run high but no violence reported.
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Jackass
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Britt
Iin
Kentucky
Tribune
Cattle Brig High Price at Webster City Purbred Sale
Webster City witnessed a record Aberdeen Angus sale with 40 head sold for 88 271 dollars and an average of 956.87 dollars per head. The cows averaged 1075. The bull averaged 1661.50. Top cow brought 8650 and top bull 2850.
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Webster City
United States
Priory
Corwith Hustlers Factory Blast Reported Near La Vernc
A blast at a haatch factory near La Vernc exploded the tank after overheating it. Several operators were badly scalded and one is under doctor care. Locals fear enforcement interviews.
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Inn
la Vernc
Uncle Sam
Robbery series hits Goldfield and surrounding towns
Robbers attempted to break a safe at the G N W station in Goldfield night of June 3 but only small money from a desk drawer was taken. A separate depot theft in Ship City Boat yielded two sealed money pouches. No clues yet. Similar Hampton theft reported. Burglars cleaned out Stanlery & Son clothing in Primghar around 8 am. Harness set stolen at Eagle Grove last week linked to Renwick route. Authorities say they know the suspect and expect to arrest soon.
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Toals
Eeelion
Falla
Short Line
Post Office
Dre Bble
Hampton
Great Western
Eagle Grove
Omaha
Stanlery & Son
al Primghar
Ujr
Olag
Renwick
Lall Games at La Verne Tackle Rowdy Spectators
An unruly crowd at La Verne games degraded the scene with foul talk and whiskey, prompting calls for marshal action. Citizens urge decisive police intervention to restore decency and protect the ball game atmosphere.
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Reice
Bandits Impersonate Officers Hold Up Farm Home
Four robbers in a Wesley area farm house staged as revenue officers demanded moonshine. When ten gallons proved elusive they asked for one gallon and opened fire. Two youths and two girls part of the group, the farmer reports. Corwith Hustler.
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Wesley
Corwith
Milking the bull not afraid wife says she knew
Farmer recalls a bull charging the yard while his wife kept milking. He fled the fence and shouted for her to run but she stayed, saying she was milking the bull's mother in law, so she trusted the beast would not harm her.
Obituary of Adaline Kies Pioneer Baptist Member
Adaline Kies born October 1813 in Massachusetts died June 1921 in Charles. She moved to Ohio as a child and joined the Baptist church at sixteen. She married Liram Babbot on October 5 186, lived many years with him, and endured rheumatism and asthma. She is buried in Vernon Cemetery beside her husband and four children who predeceased her. Survivors include Spencer E Babbot and several daughters and grandchildren. Funeral at the Baptist church with Rev Stickel officiating.
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Massachusetts
Withi
Charles
Ohio
The
Baptist. Church
Liram
Vernon Cemetery
Spencer E. Babbot
JJ Webb
Dickey
M. Haskins
Baptist Church
Card of Tharika funeral thanks from family
We wish to thank all those who assisted us at the funeral of our mother and for the beautiful flowers and the singing. S. E. Babbot Mrs. E. E Ticker Mrs. A. Weol Mra MLM. een.
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Tharika
S. E. Babbot
E. E
A. 7. Weol
Auto Drivers Fined At Goldfield Last Weekend
Goldfield Chronicle reports multiple fines issued Wednesday night for traffic violations including improper observance of turning peat instructions and backing up to curb to avoid congestion. Two young men fined $10 each for a small auto race on Main Street. mayor Goodrich vows harsher action, second offense $25.
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Main Street
Goodrich
Goldfield Chronicle
Fox Shipment at Li Fired Hauck Farm Observation
Livermore Gazette reports a farmer named Fred caught a mother fox and eight cubs near his farm den after a group of 12 pups were found nearby. He notes foxes guard dens and rarely allow capture, yet this pair was surprised in their den about a quarter mile from the spat.
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Livermore Gazette
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