Iowa War Veteran Impersonator Defrauds Pension Fund
Dee Moines May 4 1921 John Lurber of Madison County died fifteen years ago leaving a pension. His brother Isaac was dead, and John impersonated him to collect 50 a month. For fifteen years pension vouchers were sent to Perry, Iowa, totaling an estimated 6000 to 7000 dollars. Local investigators traced the fraud to a Perry postmaster, revealing the impersonation scheme and pension fraud. Memorial Day observances note declines in Civil War posts and rising World War I losses as a gold star flower bed and state fair exhibits are planned.
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Iowa
J. W. Jarnagin
Dee Moines
Teene B. Lurber
Madison County
Dallas Center
Dallas County
Perry
A. R. Jewell
Nash
Department of the Interior
Issac Lurther
John
Pension Department
Issac Lurber
Bennen
France
Summers
Flynn
Des Moines
Mason City
Col. Donahue
Skunk River
Squaw Creek
John Dixon
Colfax
Dixon
Chemical Laboratory
Iowa City
China
Harding
Kendall
Notable Quote On Life From Napoleon In A Fragment
A fragmentary text cites Napoleon's idea of life as a light dream that vanishes quickly. It portrays the honest man as forever striving to win victory over himself, suggesting a contemplative reflection on existence and self-mastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Eade Bridge Has Three Spans In St. Louis Area
The Eads bridge linking St. Louis and East St. Louis is a three span steel structure. The central span is set and the side spans measure 502 feet. Other brief items include a parrot at a West Ham pub and floor care tips using alcohol and wax.
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Eade
Eads
St. Louis
East St
Wireline Waves Bent by Coast Lines
Observation confirms refraction of electric waves by shorelines of large bodies of water. The amount of refraction depends on wave length and crossing angle. Classed as a late postwar discovery not widely known during the war.
Education and scientific independence quoted
A quotation extols education as individual reason over authority. It emphasizes that truths must be tested by pupils, who must think through conclusions and judge each step. Trust in自己的 abilities grows as nature confirms correct conclusions, fostering independence as a key character trait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorry
Herbert Spencer
Eat More Vegetables Vegetables for Every Meal
A brief note urges higher vegetable intake as essential upkeep for health, stressing vegetables belong in every meal to supply necessary nutrients and balance in daily eating habits.
Nutrition department outlines essential daily diet
The Iowa State College nutrition division urges balance beyond a basic American meal of meat potatoes white bread pie and coffee. It emphasizes adding vegetables especially leafy greens to supply minerals and protective substances for strong bodies and disease prevention.
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Florelles
Nutrition Department
Me Etoticmice Division
Iowa State Lege
Lands Bought and Sold Loans at Low Interest Rates
Property transactions and loan offer notes indicate lands purchased and sold with attention to the lowest available interest rates. Titles examined point to a focus on securing favorable terms for buyers and lenders assessing record details.
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Seth Ees
Spite
Uwford
Wisconsan
Mississippi River
Prairie du Chien
Fort Atkinson
Winneshiek County
Wisconsin Territory
Chase
Prairre du Chien
Fort Atkis Bon
Clinton
Yellowstone National Park
C. J. Francis
Union County
Creston
Benjamin
C. Hood
Benjamin Francis
Jodve
Ted
Namagis
Milliat
Robsom
Hood
Inowa City
Davenport
Rock Eland
Toieral Spre
J. M. Brown
Cedar Rapids
Brown
Wade
Ue Inurance Company
Bat Ralph
Wisconsin
Oldsmobile
Richardson Brothers A& Kerr
Estherville
Los Angeles
Richardson Bros. & Kerr
Ville, Iowa
Shinhone
Boston Transcript
West Ham
Iife
Bea
London Punch
Chicago Public Library
Emmet County Land and Abstract Company
ESTHE
Emmet
Howard Espeset
Eagle Clothing Store
Marquisette Voiles
Kuppenheimer
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