Mysterious Death Trial Details In Wertz Case
The inquest into Roy C Wertz s death reveals a stag party scene at the Wertz home with testimonies from Leeper the defendant s father and several witnesses including Mrs Wertz and Dr Hazard The coroner s jury ruled Wertz died from a .82 caliber pistol shots fired by Mrs Roy Wertz in self defense and Leeper was arrested on a separate warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wertz
Roy
Leeper
W. N. Leeper
H. W. Brentzer
Geo. W. O’hara
Tony Schmidt
Roy C. Wertz
Roy Wertz
C. M. Miller
New Uses for Furfural Sought by Department
The Bureau of Chemistry, USDA, seeks new furfural applications as production costs drop enabling broader commercial use. Furfural can form synthetic resins replacing formaldehyde and phenol in numerous products, while byproducts from corncobs include asettic acid and an adhesive gummy material for pasteboard boxes. Research explores making furfural from other agricultural wastes like rice and peanut hulls, with catalysts potentially boosting peanut hull yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
Bacteria Lifter Invented by Iowa Scientist
Dr. H W Johnson of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station soils section has developed a glass tube based machine that picks up single bacteria under a microscope. The device isolates individual cells from soil samples using two micrometer screws, enabling observation and culture on a separate plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Johnson
Soils
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Johnson
Parasite Aid Moves to Combat European Corn Borer
The U S Department of Agriculture reports rapid progress in introducing European corn borer parasites from southern France to the United States. Over 500,000 specimens of one parasite species were released in summer 1922, with further releases planned to strengthen defenses in New England and to protect the South Atlantic Gulf and Louisiana regions for potential spread of the pest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Hyers
France
America
New England
United States
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Louisiana
Lime in Winter and Old English Lotteries
Lime can be applied in winter from local quarries where conditions favor hauling and spreading. Proper soil testing and timing prevent lime loss on plowed or washed soils. Lime shipments in open cars may freeze but do not harm the limestone. Also notes on England’s October 18 1820s lottery ending after centuries of legalized gambling and revenue concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
England
London ‘Chronicle
Borax discovery in Yellowstone sparks preservation tale
A wandering prospector in Yellowstone finds a horse perfectly preserved despite death, coated in borax dust, and sells the discovery to a Chicago packing firm. The piece notes the preservative power of borax and an anthology snippet on daily routines and historic phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Chicago
New eyeball death test proposed by Italian doctor
An Italian physician proposes a new death test using ether injected into the eyeball. If life remains, the eye reddens. if death has occurred, no change appears. The method aims to provide a quick, visual indication of lividity.
Financial statement of chamber of commerce December 1922
Balance on hand $89.88 and December 1922 figures show $347.83 in assets. Ruth O Niel of Fort Dodge stays with C E Ingval at his home since Saturday as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF ‘Commerce
W. R
Ruth O’niel
Fort Dodge
C. E. Ingval
Queer Origin of Words Provokes Curious Etymology
A collection of quirky language origins traces strange roots from La Sainte Terre to haberdasher while noting misprints and errors in periodical word usage. The item blends linguistic curiosity with a jab at cautious medical prescribing and a dialect baptism joke for color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Sainte Terre
Holy Land
Philadelphia VT
Edger
Farm Union meeting and community gatherings in Gruver
The Gruver Farm Union met at Herb and Mrs Yetter’s home Friday December 29 with about 40 attendees. After the business session they danced to Marons orchestra and supper followed at midnight. Next meeting planned for January 12 at How ard Hanby’s. A three member committee including Mrs Frank Kruger Rob West and Owen Wickens was appointed to attend the Estherville county convention on January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Union
Herb Yetter
Marons
Howard Hanby
Estherville
Frank Kruger
Rob West
Owen Wickens
Geo. Calahan
Parker
Ida Grove
Paul Burrell
Montana
C. Elwood
Ifred Elwood
Jim Ramsey
Pete Sorgenfine
Winnebago
Minn
Sorgenfrie
Ramsey
Murray Godfrey
Spirit Lake
Kmas
Frank Kreiger
Godfrey
Community notes and holiday gatherings in Midway area
Grace reports springlike sights as months pass. families visit Rob Woods home for Christmas dinner. Shook recovering from hand infection after two X rays. Graver class resumes Tuesday after vacation. Community social at church Friday January 5 with good program. Ladies League meeting at church. officers elected. Midway Country Club ladies and spouses to be entertained January 9 at Rob Woods home. dinner at 1 PM. Mr. and Mrs. H. Vetter to host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
L. J. Broad
Alfred
Nelson
Rob Woods
Harry
For Sale Holstein Cows and Poland China Breds
For sale farm stock including Holstein cows and heifers and Poland China bred cattle. Buyer contact O R Gardner at Graettinger Iowa. Listing date suggests spring offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
O. R. Gardner
Grraettinger
Towa
Wanted an opening to build up a life agency
An advertisement seeks a trustworthy man to develop an agency for an old line life insurance company around Estherville. Assistance offered. Address H. P. Deneen, General Agent, Fairmont, Minnesota. Also a rental offer for a lock box for bonds and papers from First Trust & Savings Bank, with F. H. Rhodes as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Line Life Insurance Co
Estherville
H. P. Deneen
Fairmont
Minn
First Trust & Savings Bank
F. H. Rhodes
Local Social Notes From Rockwell Area
Mn Nettey and Rockwell connections feature as visitors Elida Larson and Verna Wickens share a college roommate moment. Residents assist with corn picking and health concerns arise at Caalhai’s home. Local couples Bon Spalding and others host guests Year. Hagerman family visits and a new Jesse Jr. is welcomed by Mr and Mrs Jesse Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettey
Rockwell
Bon
Lines
Henry’ Hagerman
C Ren
Jesse Barber
Jesse Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amer Dolliver
C. Wertz
Iowa City
John
Edith
Seward
William H. Seward
United States Senate
California
V. R
Joe
Brother Joe
Gruver
Roudebush Grocery
Francis Simpson
Duroc Jersey Hog Sale
Bingham
Fair View Sensation
John Graff
Prop
Zimmerman Farm
Grover
Armstrong Road
Thurs
Concord
C. C.mcfadden
First Trust and Savings Bank
Cols. Foshier
Etb
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!