Dubuque Woman of Mystery Left Rich Relics Behind
Mrs Mary Ann Deere of Dubuque died recently after a life of humble work. Her home, long hidden by trees, yielded priceless furniture, brass, silverware, and books, some silverware over 260 years old bearing a family crest linked to English nobility. Deere, twice married, left little wealth after her husbands dissipated her fortune.
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England
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Marriage of Deaf Mites and Wealthy Greene Widow Sealed
A deaf mute from Heston, Wealthy Birney Wig, married Mrs. Nellie Klis of Greene in Los Angeles. The wedding followed a noted courtship and involved friends of Mrs. Birney Wig. Dr. O Birney of Greene, widow of J Aulis killed in a motorcycle crash, served as witness.
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Los Angeles
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Will of Carver Ferguson Probate Yields Vast Estate
The will of Carver Ferguson, a wealthy farmer of this county, distributed 1400 acres of land and 1000 in cash. The estate is valued between 250000 and 275000 dollars. Beneficiaries include widow Lucy Ferguson and five children. Marshall Township heir Mars tergie Son received 420 acres. other children inherit farms around 160 acres plus cash from the estate. Smaller bequests include $1000 to the Christ in Home and the American Friends Mission in Jamaica.
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Tergie
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Sheriff Arrests Spark City Feud Over Movie Showing
Sheriff Gray and deputy are charged amid a city dispute after William Waterhouse, manager of Hildreth Theater, was arrested Sunday night for allegedly violating film showing rules. Waterhouse faced a preliminary charge and the case was continued indefinitely.
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Sheviff Gray Ward bin Ehieg
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Hildreth Thetter
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Minger
Woman Falls Through Hidden Well in Yard
Mrs. Guy Durr reached for a sagging clothesline when the ground beneath her gave way. Neighbors rescued her as a deep well, unknown for half a century, opened under the yard and nearly swallowed her.
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Mrs. Durr
Willing to Enlist Muscatine 16 Civil War Vets Sign
Sixteen Civil War veteran volunteers in Muscatine signed enlistment blanks sent to the war department. They express willingness to guard the border if Mexican invasion grows, preferring younger fighters to do the fighting. In New Hampton a baby girl Hying Ji died after swallowing a beauty pin worn on the floor.
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Union
New Hampton
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Charles Sullivan
Refusal to salute flag prompts juvenile court case
Hubert Haves a one year old student at Clarkson Academy was summoned to juvenile court after refusing to salute the American flag during school exercises. The boy said he would salute nobody but his God, a stance his parents support as all grade children perform the salute daily.
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Nes Maines
Hubert Haves
Clarksor
Arada
Demarce Bess to Teach English in Assini Egypt
Demarce Bess, senior at the University of Iowa from Iowa City, will earn his degree this fall and depart for Assini in Upper Egypt to become an assistant professor of English at the Egyptian college near the Sahin Desert.
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Iowa City
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Motor Cars for Army Reported from Muscatine Field
A shipment of motor cars prepared for defense moves from Muscatine area to a distant border region. The vehicles feature solid steel wheels and rugged bodies designed for wartime service, with distinct lines indicating military logistics and rapid deployment.
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Ger- Vite
Daniediule — Adrimament
Hassed Uno Upi
Iowans Receive War Department Recruiting Orders
Otto Math of Battery C has orders from the War Department to recruit 150 soldiers for duty in the Mexican campaign. The unit is to muster a battalion of 150 men for service with the field artillery as part of the intermediate draft.
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Des Moines Talk on Mexico Invasion and Iowa Cadets
General Rush Lincoln advocates leading a regiment across the border if war with Mexico occurs. The piece notes Iowa State College cadets and veterans, plus enlistment possibilities among Town university units. It also mentions prison library acquisitions and state pharmaceutical associations events in Iowa.
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United States
Mexico
Rush Lincoln
Twe Wars
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Lincoln
No Training Camp Plans Hit Iowa Soldiers for 1916
Iowa County and the state university field units will not be sent to military training camps this summer. The War Department cites officer shortages from the Villa campaign and has abandoned civilian training camp plans for 1916.
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War Department
Hentee
Iowa heir named in estate of Theodore Davis artist
Mrs. Ira J. Alder of Iowa City is named one of the heirs to the estate of Theodore Davis the late artist Egyptologist and millionaire with a share of 75000 dollars. A fire destroyed John Wine Brenner’s barn at Marshalltown killing three horses and burning hay grain and grading machinery. The Church of Christ board at Clarion plans a 20000 dollar church building. Farmers fear winter losses due to ice damage to winter wheat and crops in many areas.
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Iowa City
Theodore Davis
John Winebrenner
Marshalltown
Iowa
Morning hot water cleanse with limestone phosphate cure claim
A daily habit of drinking one glass of real hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast is promoted as cleansing the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The text argues it reduces rheumatic joints headaches constipation and other ailments by removing toxins and toxins from the alimentary canal.
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Nothing New Reader Questioned by Judge
A judge jokes about a librarian and a bool buyer during a brief courtroom exchange. The line hints at a months long hold on a reader or customer in a humorous, old-fashioned exchange.
California Syrup of Figs Advertises Child Laxative
A vintage ad urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for constipated children. It warns of non genuine imitations and promises quick relief in a few hours with clear bottle directions for all ages and adults.
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Adv
Turbulent Talk Sparks Peace Movement Rumor
A rumor circulates about a peace movement led by ABOUL blamed for unrest while officials deny involvement. The public remains unsure as officials reiterate no confirmed ties to any such movement.
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Burone
Resinol Ointment Ads Claim Soothing Skin Relief
An old advertisement extols Resinol Ointment for itching eczema ringworm and irritated skin. It promises rapid relief from itching and tells readers Resinol Soap and Ointment are sold by every druggist. The copy also mentions dandruff burns wounds and chafing as conditions it can aid.
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Ady
Death rate in the United States hits record low in 1914
The United States registered a death rate of 13.3 per 1000 people in 1914, the lowest rate ever recorded in the country. This historical statistic highlights improved public health and longer life expectancy trends of the era.
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