Woodsman Pedersen found frozen to death in Iowa pasture
In Davenport the body of Abel Pedersen 61, a solitary woodsman long resident near Dix, was found frozen in Scott pasture after a long trek from his hut. Coroner deemed no inquest. The weather was zero with heavy snow. He had come to Dixon about 15 years ago from Dubuque and left behind two sons Abe and Carl and a daughter Anna. He lived in a one room shack three miles northeast for years.
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Abel ‘Pedersen
Scott Pasture
Dixon
Pedersen
Calamus
William Engle
Mr. Engle
Dubuque
Norway
America
Spring Valley
Minn
Abe
Carl
Anna
Calamus Undertaking
Kelloge
Scheme to restore fortune ends in Radville tale twist
Duncan, recently discharged for incompetence, follows Kellogg’s plan to win wealth through charm in a country town. He arrives in Radville, secures a job in Graham’s drug store, befriends editor Littlejohn, and learns Blinky Lockwood’s daughter Josie is the town’s fortune. Betty Graham brings doubt as Duncan courts the social circle with soda shop investments.
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Wat Duncan
Kellogg
Duncan
Kelloys
Duncan Shout
Kellore
Sam Graham Rons
Radville
Betty Graham
Mr. Littlejohn
Graham
Josie Lockwood
Angie Tuthill
Betty Weary
Noisy sale scene stirs Turmoil at Lockwood Bank
In a busy town scene by the bank, Winchell Smith praises a noise quality item offered for sale while Nat reassures no comments will be made. Roland Barnette introduces Burnham from New York, drawing wary responses from Sam Lockwood. Burnham visits to see Sam as Barnette shows him around town, and tension rises as Blinky eyeing Burnham presses him for clues.
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Burnham
Roland
Duncan
Blinky
Nat
Graham
Sam
Old Sam
Burpham
Henry Kellogg
Kellogg
L. J. Bartlett & Co
Roland Barnette
Mr. Burnham
Roly
Mr. Lockwood
New York
Lockwood
Barnette
Free sample offers for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin help children
Mothers across America respond to the offer of a free sample bottle of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The mild laxative is praised for children and babies, with claims of no griping and effectiveness for the whole family. Readers are urged to request a free sample by mailing their address to Dr Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
WB Caldwell
Caldwell
Monticello
Burnham Offers Graham Five Hundred Dollars Cash for Patent
Burnham leans back and pulls out a wallet with cash. He offers Graham 500 dollars in hand to aid with a note matter, claiming bank timing and goodwill as reasons. Graham, stunned, acknowledges the generosity and responds with cautious thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Graham
Mr. Burnham
Burnham
Nat
Pete
Mr. Graham
Kidney Failure Warning Prompts Doans Kidney Pills Ad in Rock Island
Public health notice warns of danger from undetected kidney troubles and urges use of Doans Kidney Pills. Local testimonial from Joseph Graves of Moline cites back pain and urinary issues improving after treatment. Doans sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo sole U.S. agents. price 50 cents.
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Rock Island
Bright
Dean
Joseph Graves
Ninetenth Street
Moline
Ill
Doan
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Jand
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News OF the Neighbors
Davenport
Taylor Street
Apostle Phillips
Paul Daser
Phillips
Daser
Wittrock
Caser
Peter Papapoir
Papapolr
Minneapolis
Bishop
Sanford
Papaport
Alvier Harvey
Horace J. Harvey
Christian Schmidt
Amelia Zoller
Gustave
John Schmidt
LeMars
Iona
Lizzie Hen
Cleveland
Ohio
Emma
Amelia Schmidt
Sioux City
Iown
Mary Schmidy
California
G. F. Johnson
Fast Moline
First Avenue
East Moline
al Johnson
Adolph Hoglund
Bluff Grocer
Elm Street
Fifth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Johnson
Thirteenth Street
Fourth Avenue
Oscar Anderson
Sixth Avenue
Sweden
Gladys
Gust
John
Joseph
Julius
Montana
Manufacturers’ Lodge
L. O Co. F
King Philip
Howard Leslie
Edward Sheeley
Second Method
Wiverett
Glaius
Riverside Cemetery
Alhambra
Cal
Estelle Hartzell Jaques
J. C. Hartzell
Jaques
A. R. Drury
Hampton
Sera Wallace
Eva Hays
Kansas City
Bas
John Peterson
Watertown
Hull
Louis Joseph ‘Vance
Winchell Smith and
Louis Joseph Vance
Neal
Kimball Hotel
Fourth and
Perry Streets
State Bank
Mitchella Lloynder
Ye Olde Banke
IC Aers
State Bank of
17Th St
Channon & Dufva West
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