Vera Cruz’s turbulent port history recounted by Times Democrat
The Times Democrat recounts Vera Cruz as a continual target of plunder and sieges from Cortez’s era through the 19th century, detailing massacres, fires, and bombardments by Spanish and foreign forces. It notes repeated attacks on the port, including 1838 French bombardment and 1847 Scott assault, with ongoing civil upheaval prior to Diaz era reforms.
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Orleans
nVera Cruz
Cortez
Paul Porson
New Orleans
Spain
Vera Crug
Lorencillo
Catheral
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Scott
Benito Juarez
Maximilian
Porfirio Diaz
Cost projections for Iowa capitol extension approach one million
Des Moines reports the executive council pins total cost of the capitol extension at a little under 1 million dollars. Of 172 properties in the annexation area, 152 have been acquired for about 646 thousand dollars, with the remaining lands valued by owners at roughly 300 thousand dollars. The final cost is uncertain with figures between 900 thousand and 1 million cited, and condemnation talks delayed. The Church of the Visitation and the Catholic school remain among the priciest parcels.
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Western Newspaper Union News Service
Des. Moines
Capitol
Executive Council
Tavedn
Church of the Visitation and Theatholic School
Striking Cyclones Explained as Cartwheel Winds
The article explains cyclones, noting Britain’s rare super-storms, their eye and high winds, and effects like flying debris and dry wells. It cites Wales sightings, mentions a man killed, and describes pressure differences and narrow tracks of 200 to 300 yards.
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South Wales
Pearson’s Weekly
Britain
Wales
Paradoxical Escape Dialogue Recounts Fugitive Police Chase
In England a paradoxical exchange describes a fugitive who hid in an old well to elude police. The joke centers on a thief jumping into a hole to escape, while commentary touches on criticism and the effect on artistry and perceived malice.
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The
Police
Weil
Gilmore City Social and Local Notices Roll In
J Halstine and daughter Lois returned from Illinois after two weeks with relatives. Sinclair family moved into Campbell addition house vacated by T B Herrick. Mrs Thos Leahy travels to Kimball S D for brother James Byrne’s funeral. Pp L Sharp visited Avon S D and returned. A dance at Breckwald theatre on Friday with Stewart's orchestra of Fonda. Mrs Joe Henneberry leaves for Cheyenne Wy after weeks visiting. Mrs Gus Witt called to Illinois for ill mother. Mrs Roy Tellier of Des Moines visits at W E Campbell home. Miss Sadie Keere of Fort Dodge visiting Gilmore City. Misses Mary and Virgie Kiser go to South Dakota. Joe Dew family moves to Corwith. C H Schissel attends Des Moines fair. Miss Merle Alexander of Rolfe visits. Infant daughter of Co W Reynolds north of town dies. Clarence Rudolph and Leo JH of Pocahontas visit. Mr and Mrs Frank Alexander leave for New Castle Pa. Gilmore City public schools open. teaching staff largely retained. Calhoun County Fair Sept 8-11. don’t miss it.
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J. Halstine
Lois
Illinois
BE. Sinclair
Campbell Addition
T. B. Herrick
Breckwald Theatre
Stewart
Orchestra of
Fonda
Joe Henneberry
Gilmore City
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Gus. Witt
Roy Tellier
Des Moines
W. E. Campbell
Sadie Keere
Fort Dodge
Mary
Virgie Kiser
South Dakota
Joe Dew
Corwith
Iowa
H. Schissel
Merle Alexander
Rolfe
Co. W. Reynolds
Clarence Rudolph
Leo JH
Pocahontas
Giltmore City
Frank Alexander
New Castle
Penna
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Axel Gad Estate
Notice in probate court announces the appointment and qualification of an administrator for Axel Gad's estate in Pocahontas County Iowa. Creditors and beneficiaries are warned to present claims as required by law. dated August 29 1936.
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State OF
Towa
Pocahontas County
Axhl Gad
Axel Gad
Tate
Iowa
Po-eDo-Lax Promises Pimples Relief and Liver Tone
Po-eDo-Lax claims to banish pimples headaches biliousness torpid liver and constipation from indigestion. It purports to tone the liver purify the blood and keep you well with a clear complexion and steady nerves. Money back if not satisfied at druggists.
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Milton
Black Sox
Rockford Sox
Allo
Kingsbury
Roger
Storm
Chicago
Natural Science Club
Cook County
Ceyoner Hoffman
General News of
England
Imartial
Calhoun County Fair
Sept
John Deere
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