Boy Beemblossom Murder Prompts Lawton Highwaymen Probe
The Journal recalls the Sunday morning murder of Jay Beemblossom in Oklahoma near Rush Springs. Dr Zenor Beemblossom and his two sons were robbed by three highwaymen as they traveled to Lawton to buy town lots. Jay died from a gunshot wound. funeral held in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Beemblossom
Oklahoma
Zenor Heemblossom
Crawfordville
Lawton
Jay
Herbert
Harry Darbyshire
Prof
E Easley
Keembleasom
Rush Springs
Harry
Oklahoma City
Baptist Church
Papa
Thornton
Theodore
Wilber
Caution on Gear Ratios for Beginners in Cycling
The author warns beginners not to choose high gearing when buying bicycles. Muscular development and pedaling technique must precede high gears. He notes women riders pushing 80 or 90 gear on uphill stretches, risking strain, while hills can be conquered on 64 to 68 gears, or even lower.
Test for Alum Baking Powder Reveals Health Risk
A scientific journal outlines a simple test to detect alum baking powder by charring a spoonful over flame then adding water to see if the spoon stays white. The article notes physicians deem alum powders unhealthful and mentions broad rainfall reports with many towns receiving showers. Todd Stuart’s advertises fresh veal as the season’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Veal
Todd Stuart
Passengers listed for Keota Washington and Washington
West Cheater dispatch notes passengers including Mrs J D Dayton and Misa Jenote Cook bound for Keota Llenry Batterson and WH Harding for Washington. Dr Mutro shipped one car hogs. A light shower morning gives way to a steady afternoon rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Dayton
Misa Jenote
Keota
Llenry Batterson
WH Harding
Washington
Mutro
Local Social Roundup and Visit Notes
Aug 8 updates list Aug 8 Mre Jon Engle leaving for Muscatine to see her son Wessley Jacob Blick and daughter Myrtie. Keota visiters return today. Several locals attend a Buxbaum home social and report a good time. A light shower dusted the area this morning. Mr and Mrs Sam Irwin visit J Irwin home in Wapello. Mrs Tom Morgan visits Brighton. Rev Romig Grace Hill visits yesterday. David Ferrier returns from Martinsburg with C D Woods.
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Mre
Jon. Engle
Muscatine
Wessley
Jacob Blick
Myrtie
Keota
Buxbaum
Tom Morgan
Brighton
Rev
Romig
Grace Hill
David Ferrier
Martinsburg
C. D. Woods
Local Notes on People and Events in Marion Township
August 8 reports Joe Huston and Milt Yard visiting Marion township Republicans. Howard Wagoner remains ill after a harvest injury. Shiloh and Eureka schedule a game at Shiloh diamond Saturday afternoon. T M Beemblossom ships fattened cattle from Verdi Wednesday. Walter Brown visiting Atlanta Illinois for a few weeks. Wim Buntenbach improves slowly and friends hope for recovery.
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Joe Huston
Milt Yard
Crawford Township
Marion Township
Howard Wagoner
T. M. Beemblossom
Verdi
Walter Brown
Atlanta
Ill
Wim. Buntenbach
Man in Cumsey case survives with bullets in brain
Spirit Lake Louisiana reports Mac Moe Cumsey, who tried to kill Miss Mame Reed two weeks ago, still living with two bullets in his brain. He remains conscious and mobile, doctors puzzled by his survival. He will be arrested and tried for attempted murder. Also promoted is Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
Campaign trip tale aboard freight train sparks bragging
A group including Will Black and Will McFarland plans a trip to West Liberty for days at camp. An Anti Cummins delegate from Keosaqua boarded the Firefly, bragged about Cummins defeat bets, boasted of county influence, and departed as the train stopped for twenty minutes.
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Mesears
Mesdames
Will Black
Will McFarland
E. Schneider
Harvey Wilson
West Liberty
Cummins
Jagon
Keosaqua
Hense
Local social notes and visits across towns
Mrs J C Boice visits West Chester friends while Mrs Ralph Smith heads to Des Moines. Dr Geo H Kiskamp leaves for Aiden. Miss Alpha Thompson returns to Ainsworth from the city. Mr and Mrs Gilbraith of Atchison Kansas visit then go to West Chester. Mrs H N Shaw returns to Mt Pleasant. Mrs Ed Neal hosts Mrs H A Stone and Miss Goldie of Ottumwa plus Miss Elizabeth Klein who goes to Ainsworth. Mr and Mrs Will Ripley visit Pratt home and return to Wrayville. Pratt and Ripley picnic at Coppock. Harry McCall enjoys a bunt today. A M A F and A M meet at 7:30 pm with full attendance. Mrs A E Spaulding and son return to Ainsworth after visiting J J Weldin and others. Found - Kid Glove. Apply at Jour NAL office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Boice
West Chester
Ralph Smith
Des Moines
Geo. H. Kiskamp
Aiden
Alpha Thompson
Ainsworth
Gilbraith
Atchison, Kan
H. N. Shaw
Bowman
Mt. Pleasant
Ed Neal
H. A. Stone
Goldie
Ottumwa
Will Ripley
Pratt
A. E. Spaulding and Son
J. J. Weldin
Jour- Nal
Outing Rates Offered to Clear Lake by Iowa Central Railway
Parties of five or more may get unusually low rates to Clear Lake Iowa with the Iowa Central Railway. A booklet and full particulars are available from the ticket agent or by writing Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa
Clear Lake
Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Batty G. P. & T. A
Marshalltown
Northwest
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Jay Beanblossom
Zenor Beanblossom
Mercer & Chilcote
Worrk & Mbrkk’s
West Side
Sisisis
A. N. Euwer
West Cheater
Sam Irwin
Wapello
J. Irwin
Shiloh
Eureka
Smith
Elizabeth Klein
Alneworth
Cohen
Bobbinet
A.C. A
Lonsdale Green
Simpson
Foot Sox
Dwight
Dwight Anchor
Stevens
Lonsdale
New York
Mennen’s
L. J. Wilmet
Walther
C.C.C
Lew Dawson
Chicago
Illinois
I. E Swift
Cincinnati
Ohio
SOL. Righ & CO
Duncan
Crisis
Sky Pilot
David Harum
Eber Holden
Bob’s
Helen
Hadleyburg
Cranstark
Black Rock
Dell H. Duncan
North Side Square
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