Divorce Decree Set Aside After Husband's Death
Ida May of Montgomery County fights to overturn a divorce decree claiming infidelity and loss of rights to her late husband’s estate. The case, centered on a $40 000 value estate, reached the Supreme Court for a rehearing after husband Dennis died and she sought reinstatement of the decree.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Ida Maynil
Monkgomery
Mast
J. Harts
P Wile Pho
Ipgol
Lo Gomiley
Ho Wuiver Coure
Norways
Chariti
Har ‘Hoobunl
Ogning
Jig
Pdhiti
Dennis
Abe
Asya
Lisa i
WEDS TO INHERIT FORTUNE INHERITS ON MARRYING
A reported will grants Sophia Peltz a large fortune through marriage to Charles Schluter. The terms require Schluter wed before October first to claim seventeen thousand dollars, with the balance potentially increasing after the uncle’s death. They plan a honey moon trip and soon manage the Dunne eating houses in Ali a Neb.
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Miesows Valley
Charlea Schluter
Sophia Peltz
Isleler
Hla
Pelts
Auto Racer Killed at Cedar Valley District Fair
The auto racer Roy Canfield died after crashing amid a fifteen foot embankment and concrete post near Cedar Valley during the district fair. The fatal accident occurred on the twenty eighth lap when his vehicle flew, lifting its rear and ejecting him from the car. Canfield, employed at Cedar Malta Mind, was reportedly popular with locals and his parents were noted in the report.
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Cedar Fally
Roy Canfield
Cedar Valley
Canfield
Cadar Malta
Altantie
Fowe
Fatal Train Wreck Near Saint Louis Kills Several
A freight train collision twelve miles south of Saint Louis killed at least two and injured several others. One van burned and a carload of gasoline and kerosene exploded as the cars torpedoed the freight. Leen Eid, a known passenger, was killed, with others critically hurt in the disaster.
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St L
Min, Dinks & Bt
Des Moines incident report notes missing purse and $38
A disrupted Des Moines scene records a stranger taking a purse and $38 from a seated person. Witnesses observed a porter and several individuals nearby, with one man identified as Lucas later sleeping. Details remain fragmentary.
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Robbo
Pocahontis
Jonn Lucas
Ms “Dy
Jobat Leas
Legal notice of county treasurer claim against Palen
Fragmentary text shows County Attorney Hugh and Josaph A. Palen tied to a debt dispute. Names appear with years 1941 1918 and 1014 and a claimed sum of $1 500. Wording is garbled but indicates a legal action related to county finances and a tax or debt recovery.
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Slaim Salany
Qvandrawn
Enon
Merxeoue
Wispalary
Surgeons Rush to Treat Surging Wounded German Soldiers
A Yeporta report notes 68 fledgling German surgeons recently returned from the front with evidence of improper amputations and genital injuries. Lavender repellent formulas, sprayed via atomizer, are claimed more effective than clorpnelia camphor for mosquitos, as Lavander issue repeats.
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Gerbers Act Ag
Ruagien Barbara
Cear
Yeporta
Germaac Soldare
Joey
Iavander
War Office Aid Question Stirs Village During Front News
A fragment reports villagers debating wartime relief as a drapery owner and committee member discusses aid for a poor woman with a husband at the front. Uncertain whether separation allowances or special grants will be issued, responses from the War Office are not given.
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Sovics
War Offices
War Office
Baked Ham and Sweet Potatoes Dish
Guide to a ham and sweet potato bake layering ham and mashed potatoes in a round dish. Season with pepper cloves and butter, add a buttered top layer, repeat ham and potato layers, and bake hot until ham is tender. Serve hot as a late summer or fall dish.
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Neil
Grapa Fruit Jam From Old Recipe Instructions
The text describes a grape preparation method including pulping grapes in a slow pan and simmering to a rolling point for five minutes, straining to remove seeds, and adding sugar salt and flour. It then instructs blending with two eggs and melted butter before baking in a crust or container.
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Grapa Pla
Forte
Pickled Walnuts Recipe From Mather's Magazine
Instructions describe curing walnuts with spices and alcohol, listing cloves allspice nutmeg and other seasonings. Mentions a mustard quantity and radish sticks, plus garlic ginger and gin to cover walnuts in a jar. Ends with guidance to cover and seal.
Mint Adds Fresh Flavor To Plum Jelly
Practical kitchen note suggests adding fresh mint to plum jelly while cooking. Pour the hot jelly into glasses leaving small ledges of mint visible. The mint flavor enhances the jelly and pairs well with roast lamb or other meat.
Potato Salad Recipe Notes From Fragmented Text
Readable lines describe a potato salad with cold potatoes a small amount of onion or enton and a hard boiled egg. Season with pepper salt and a drizzle of vinegar and butter. Indicates steps to combine ingredients into a dish with measured additions. The fragment preserves a rough tasting method.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Local Woman
Local Lackawanna resident Mrs A Wy testifies after giving birth that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored nerves appetite and energy. The ad touts the product as a standard female remedy for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroids irregularities and period pains with customer testimonials and a privacy promise for letters.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lackawanna, N Y
Mre
KneAbini
Electric Avenue
Lackawanna
N.Y
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia B. Plukham
Wormer
Lydia
Lydia FE
Pinkhioin Medicine Coy
Lynn
Mass
Difficult task to match fame earned in Chauboe Wit
Reading note notes how many meet the challenge of living up to a reputation built by crafting on Chauboe Wit. The piece reflects pressure to maintain esteem and the struggle to sustain previous achievements.
Cutieirs Soap and Olotmont Promote Skin Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Cutieirs Soap and Olotmont as effective for clearing the skin of pimples redness roughness itching and irritation. The copy promises satisfying toilet and nursery use and urges readers to send a postcard for samples. mentions Boston address and wide sale.
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Cuthurs
Dept
Boston
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