Fleming case upheld widow's dower in Des Moines estate
The Fleming case before Judge Dudley, later affirmed by the supreme court, awards Anna B. Fleming her dower in Charles Fleming's Des Moines estate, including the Fleming building at Sixth and Walnut. The long, contested matter drew local and state attention as it set a key precedent.
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Brat
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King’s New Discovery For Contested Cold Relief
An early 20th century ad touts King's New Discovery for chest congestion and heavy colds. It claims to loosen congested lungs, dissipate tight colds, and warns against giving it to youngsters. Price listed as $1.20 per bottle at a local drugstore.
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King's
Normal Bowels Through Gentle Regulation
An advertisement promotes Bowels Become Normal as a gentle but firm bowel regimen. It claims to eliminate intestinal waste and restore regularity, presenting a natural approach attributed to Dr. King. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.
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Nature
Scare Up a Smile Yuletide Cheer Poem Snippet
A fragment urges cheer during the Yuletide season. It champions bright words and small acts of kindness to lift spirits amid a dark world. The tone is festive and hopeful, emphasizing living and shared joy.
Bradgate Teams Edge Five in Tuesday Basketball
In Bradgate last Tuesday the Bradgate girls crushed the visiting team 19 to 2 while the Bradgate boys won 17 to 12. Supt and Mrs Edwards had a mishap on their sled ride home when their B J Lehnus sled overturned on the return trip from town.
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United States
Bradgate
Mrs. Edwards
D M T School Notes Glow With Christmas Spirit
The grade rooms are decorated as Christmas programs near. Pupils raise funds by Red Cross seals totaling amounts by grade group. Several staff absences noted and Supt Edwards travels on school business. The Agonant Literary Society forms at the high school. A basket social is postponed to December 30. New library books arrive for student use.
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Red Cross Service
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Jacob
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Max Simonson
Carrie Nielsen
Miss Webb
Vivian Howell
Tarely
Dale Edwards
Red Cross
Miss Jarrard
Agonant Literary Society
Edwards
J. T. Grant
Forgive and Forget a Christmas Sermonette of 1919
A 1919 sermonette urges forgiveness during Yuletide, reflecting on Christ’s forgiveness of enemies and the dangers of hatred. It contrasts sacred lessons with social critique on modesty and art, ending with a call to set aside harm and begin the new year with goodwill.
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God
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