Notice on Commutation Request for Albert Rathbart
Notice to whom it may concern that Albert Rathbart No 12441 Fort Madison seeks commutation or pardon for a 1923 rape conviction in Humboldt County District Court Iowa. Grounds include punishment deemed excessive and the judgment considered extreme. The application will be presented to the Board of Parole in June 1929 in Des Moines Iowa.
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Albert Rathbart
Fort Madison
District Court of
Iowa
Sumboldt County
Board of Parole
Des Moines
John Hrenralll
Woman's conduct and social pressure at a club gathering
A fragment from a society column recounts a February club gathering where a young woman faced scrutiny over a male companion. It notes social rules, a belittling remark by a stranger, and a bedrock belief in escort propriety, with later gossip about a couple's public romance and a broker scandal.
English Supplants Spanish in Philippine Governance Tone
A Philippine policy move urges judiciary appointments to require strong English proficiency, signaling a shift toward English as the sole official language. The plan follows a trend of younger Filipinos using English, with many having limited or no Spanish. The note cites Governor General Stimsen’s communication to the secretary of justice.
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Philippines
Stantine
Spaniat
Stimnsen
Finds Cells of Trees Live 3000 Years
Scientists at the Carnegie Desert Laboratory report balloon cells in certain trees that resist aging, showing recovery after injury and suggesting tree life cycles may require enlargement. AlacDougall notes some California trees may live 3060 years, yet ultimate fates remain uncertain.
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Flogsial
Arlz
Wt. MacDougal
Desert Laboratory
Carnegie Institution
AlacDougall
Jip
California
Vnds
Policeman’s Nickel Eases Los Angeles Traffic Jam
A streetcar halt ends in a ride conflict as Officer No. 617 seizes a disruptive nickel bribe attempt. Passengers cheer while traffic resumes. The incident highlights street friction on a crowded commute with a policeman intervening to restore order.
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Los Angeles
Calif Ta Tia
Trafic
Beth
Municipal government finances show wages and bonds listed
The document lists city department expenses including salaries for Police Fire Street and Utilities, printing and stationery, and miscellaneous warrants. It records bond payments and interest, totals for year ending March 31 1921 and March 31 1929, and signs by Dietrich Brunner, City Clerk.
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Municipal League
Bottormoint
Gullay
Salariea Anal Chapel
Subscribing Keeps Town Social and Business Pulse Alive
A call to subscribe to the home paper urges readers to stay informed about the town's social and business activity, highlighting the paper as the key link to community happenings and local news.
Giant redwoods to be preserved in new forest policy
The article discusses preserving giant redwoods amid a plan to establish perpetual forests and a reforestation program. It describes logging impacts, company practices, and the goal of creating a sustainable long term timber supply with seedling growth and eventual harvesting in 40 to 100 years.
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Coopers
Ghent
Hese Tuber Valdings Rover
Path Wond
Papaya Sap Extract Papain Confirmed as Digestive Aid
New findings from horticulturist J Peterson describe papain, the white sap of papaya, as improving digestion with faster pepsin action. Experiments show a drop of papaya with steak yields quick tenderization, linking papaya’s use to early food uses and modern health markets.
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Fin
de. J. Peterson
Tropical Fence
Lings
Teatekinve
Oapaya
America
Ice Man Faces Carbonic Dry Ice Rival
New York report notes competition for dry ice from carbonic gas. Electrical manufacturing shifts push producers to cut costs and develop containment using refined processing. Dry ice production aims to lower temperatures near minus 114 degrees, prompting design changes and new supplier pressure.
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New York
Hdry Lce
Dusiness
Micheome Bla
Stenographer Studies Relativity of Planets in Kansas City
Kansas City stenographer Misa Vinzhy Vail delves into relativity concepts by comparing planetary motions with diagrams inspired by ancient Aztec timber symbols. Her hobby involves arranging signs in circular patterns and studying phases of relativity, aiming to apply insights to code for future work.
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Kansas City
Wien
Hayinia
Misa Vinzhy Vail
Seria
London Police Capture Army Captain Revealed as Woman
Reported arrest revealed a pacified Army captain who turned out to be a woman. The incident involved a notable military figure linked to a colonial command. She faced contempt charges and was later seen at a restaurant before detention.
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London
Londen
Recep
Miebk
Notice of District Court action in Gilmore City Iowa
In Humboldt County district court May term 1929 Arthur G Jacobson plaintiff vs Anna Shine Ben C Shine Desta Richards defendants. May 2 1929 on file petition seeks $2922.56 against Anna Shine and $2178.92 against Ellen C Shine plus vendor lien on North fifty five feet of Lots 13 14 16 10 and 17 in block 1 East Gilmore City Iowa. Court to hear May 13 1923 at Wataka City. Default judgment possible if no defense.
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Inna Shine
Ellen C. Shine
Desta Richards
District Court of the State of Law
Poenbontas County
Anna Shine
Ayant
National Bank of
Gilmore City
Save
Platinuiff
Lowa
Aura Shine
Ellen GC. Shine
Desta - Richards
Wakata City
Willie
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Leewoee Ming
GEE Bee Service
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