Ragged stranger identified as Edward Ryan killed by Wanderer
Chicago report details the unmasking of the homeless man known as the ragged stranger killed by Carl Wanderer in a Madison Street incident. Edward Joseph Ryan, son of Mrs. Nelly Ryan, is revealed after years of secrecy, with his mother and relatives describing their grief and relief at last confirming his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carl Wanderer
Madison Street
Edward Joseph Ryan
Nelly Ryan
Mercy Hospital
Mra. Guyan
Agnes Stockwell
Michael Reese Hospital
Marie
Edis
Darling
Leander Anglin
Redfield
Tom
Colorado
Willis
Freeport
Frank Iodt
Louis
Weapite
Eddie
Dakota
Wanderer
St. Mary's
Loing
Glen Cok
Barney Clamage
Wao
Ahd.i
Christina Breitenbach
C. L. Wallace
Donavan
A. RK
H. V. Frank
Blanche Conrad
Andy Sheetz
Omer Dillon
Sam Henry
Robert
A. R. Conrad
Iowa Teachers On Summer Study At Colorado State
Edna M. McCarty and Katherine Latta join twenty nine Iowa teachers at Colorado State Teachers College in Greeley for summer classes. The group forms part of a national educator cohort from thirty two states, aiming to improve public school opportunities for local students. They report busy schedules with university staff and K of C participation in charity drives including Hoover relief and Ireland aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna M. McCarty
Katherine Latta
Iowa
Colorado State Teachers College
Greeley
Colo
Colorado Educational Institution
U. S
K. of C
I. of C
Herbert Hoover
Committee On Relief In
Ireland
K. of
Knights
Cardinal Mercier
North Carolina
South Carolina
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunewick
Knights of Columbus gain 87 660 members in year
Supreme secretary William J. McGinley reported at the convention that the year ending June 30 1921 saw a net member gain of 87 660. Total U S membership reached 758 155 led by New York with 107 649. Death benefits paid totaled 1 114 747 and 2 262 members died in the period amid 119 new councils in large cities changing proportions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Wm. J. McGinley
New York
Knights of Columbus
K. of C
Rural Carriers to Meet August 10 11 in New Hampton
The Iowa Rural Letter Carriers association will hold its twenty second annual convention in New Hampton on August 10 and 11 at the firemen's auditorium. Notable speakers include President W G Romer and Lt Gov John Hammill. Delegates from every county will attend to discuss improving rural service and efficiency, with readings music and a ball game as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Iowa Ttural Letter Carriers Association
Presider
W. G. Romer
Lyons
W. H James
Council Bluffs
A. F. Perkins
Atlantic
MFE. Whitney
Waterloo
W. D. Brown
Washington, D. C
R. F. Dol
John Hammil
Twelve Mile
No. 59
Italy’s perfume industry consumes vast bloom supply
Italy’s perfume manufacturers use about 1,800 tons of orange blossoms, six times that many tons of roses, 150 tons of jasmine and violets, and one ton of jonquils each year in production. The figures illustrate the scale of raw materials for fragrance making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Comume
State Fair plans released for Iowa sixty-seventh year
Des Moines announces Iowa's sixty seventh State Fair running Aug 24 to Sept 8 with a July 26 opening day. Attendance and amusements expected to surpass all previous fairs behind $142 500 in premiums. Features include aviation horse racing auto races ponies circus acts balloon ascensions and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moies
America
Des Moines
Canada
Potato Crop Shortage Dims Iowa Yields in August Report
Des Moines reports an Aug 1 outlook from Secretary R 58 Herrick showing reduced potato prospects with only a half yield for early crops and a smaller late crop. The same bulletin notes flat or declining apple and fruit prospects despite the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Herrick
Iowa State Horticultturry
Bumper Corn Crop Prospects Grow In Iowa
Aug 9 Des Moines reports cooler than normal autumn weather boosts Iowa corn prospects. Crop director Charles Reed says 5 degrees below normal helped after July heat and drought. Marshalltown saw the lowest rainfall in 28 years, with indications Iowa corn may feed livestock and Nebraska late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Chas. E. Reed
Id Lowe
Worat
Marshalltown
Lowa
Nebraska
Potoe Monkey Outruns Hurdles of Grey Hound Speed
An excerpt notes a Potoe monkey as a very swift species, capable of galloping about 18 miles per hour and outrunning a greyhound, surpassing typical primate speed on the flat.
August Blanket Deal Cuts Price On Cotton Sets
Fifteen pairs of twisted cotton blankets 66 by 80 inches are offered at a special August price. The standard price is 4.40 dollars, reduced to 3.62 dollars for August only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derbi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rogen
Valley Valley
Andy Sheets
W. J. Pfeifer
Fairfield
Gertrude Walace
Burn Luaithly
Louise
Addie Waller
Olive
Nellie Pfeifer
Delpha Black
Pleasant Pain
J. E. Deal
Opal Wallace
Ladies Aid Society
Martha Mayer
Addie Wallace
Glen Anderson
Bernice Altenburnd
HIG
K. C
Nashua
Washington, Iowa
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!