Rock Island depot robbery described with forced cash delivery
L Barnett, on duty as operator at Rock Island depot, was held at gunpoint by a armed robber described as a five six Negro in blue overalls and a blue jacket. The robber fled with 43.15 after forcing Barnett to open the money drawer and walk into the yards.
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Barnett
Sheriff Black
Russell
Farry Ferguson
Davidson
McCarty
L. D. Hanlon
Columbus Junction
Mr. Barnett
Quinn
Rock Island Tracks
Local society notes brighten Washington events and weddings
Mrs. Sherm Crone hosted the Poinsettia club at her West Washington home with light refreshments. The Four G club met at Miss Victoria Freding’s home for games and social time. Rose club members visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard McCleery for luncheon after bringing their handiwork. A. O. U. W. lodge elected officers at their hall. Rev. P. H. Hawk officiated the Nov 24 marriage of Charles Brown of Washington to Pearl Ayers of Welman, with guests and a feast, then a honeymoon to Kansas City. A reception at H. L. Foster’s home for Burrell Foster and wife drew about sixty guests. The Hagist–Foster marriage near Keota featured a six o’clock ceremony with Rev. Hawk and Mary De Yoe at the organ.
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Sherm Crone
Poinsettia Club
West
Washington
Victoria Freding
Rose Club
Howard McCleery
Bertha Young Behrens
Waterloo
Rev
P. H. Hawk
Charles Brown
Miss Pearl Ayers
Welman
Perry Ayers
Rock Island
Kansas City
Washington, la
H. L. Foster
Burrell
Barrell
Hagist
Keota
Hazel
Henry Hagist
Burrell C. Foster
Henry Foster
Mary de Yoe
Question Club Girls of
Question Club
Foster
Looking One's Best by Arnica Salve Ad
A women’s beauty note promotes Arnica Salve to clear pimples eruptions and sores. Claims include curing pimples sore lips cold sores cracked hands and making facial skin velvety. Sells for 25c at J B Lemmon's.
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J. B. Lemmon’s
Spock Cattle for Sale at Milwaukee Stock Yards
47 head of yearling steers offered at Milwaukee stock yards for sale. Bidders can view through Saturday if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Stock Yards
Australia offers crown land at two cents an acre
The article notes cheaper land in Australia where crown lands could be taken up at a rate of two cents per acre in a given year. It mentions historical land policies and the opportunity for settlers to acquire parcels under the crown grant system.
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Australia
Old-Time Sage and Sulphur Hair Tonic Modernized
Sage and sulphur long used for hair darkening and growth are now offered as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. Sold by druggists for 50c or 1.00, or direct from Wyeth Chemical Co. 74 Cortlandt St New York City. Sold and recommended by Mcklhinney Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
Mcklhinney Drug Co
Administrator's Sale At Ball Farm Auction Dec 4
Public auction on the premises of the late Harrison A Ball begins at 1 PM Saturday December 4 with two brood mares two colts two dozen Plymouth Rock chickens wagon sled harness Phaeton buggy carpentry tools and various articles. Sale follows Helwick's later on the same day. A Anderson 4714
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison A. Ball
Plymouth Rock
Helwick
A. Anderson
Corn Farm for Sale in Hancock County Iowa
A 160 acre Corn farm near Hutchins and Britt in Hancock county offers black loam soil, level to wavy terrain, fenced and cross fenced, with a 28 by 28 house, 50 by 60 barn, granaries, various sheds, orchard and walnut trees, good well and wind mill. Occupied by owner, price 75 dollars per acre. Contact J T Jackson Rural Route Britt Iowa or Geo H Jackson Floyd Iowa 476.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Jackson
Britt
Iowa
Geo
H. Jackson
Floyd
Herrons Army of Frontier Memorial March Details
Forty seven years ago this afternoon at 8 o'clock Herrons Division of the Army of the Frontier began a forced march of 124 miles from Wilsons Creek near Springfield Missouri to Prairie Grove Arkansas arriving about 9 AM on the seventh. The journey is said to have no parallel in Civil War history for its severity and distance in such a short time.
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Herron
Army of the Frontier
Wilson's Creek
Springfield
Prairie Grove
Arkansas
Vienna bakery rolls stand among holiday gifts
Local Vienna shop advertises a selection of rolls coffee cakes German fruit loaves and raised doughnuts as useful holiday gifts for tomorrow at Rothschilds showing a traditional assortment and ready to be picked up.
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Vienna
ZEMO Claim Promises Quick Cure for Eczema
Marketing copy from The McElhinney Drug Co. touts ZEMO as a curative liquid for external use that stops itching instantly and permanently cures eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases. It urges readers to ask for a sample and view display photos of cures.
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Zemo
McElhinney Drug Co
Couldn't Uncouple In Railcar Banter
A Scottish clergyman chats with a railroad worker who says he has coupler experience for over 20 years. The minister boasts of more than 30 years as a coupler, but the man retorts that he can uncouple and the clergyman cannot.
New Lot of 50 Cent Copyright Books at The Fair
A fresh batch of 50 cent copyright books is available at The Fair located on 13. The display invites readers to browse small priced titles offering literary works and notes. Shoppers can expect bargain selections across various genres.
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STECK
Negro
Rock Island Depot
L. Barnett
Tor
A. 0
U. W. Lodge
P. M
J. N. Dodd
Homer Brown
H. BE. Menifee
N. H. Jones
H. McCall
Geo. G. Reister
Fred Knecht
I. W
Charles Baker
O. W
Fred Jones
Med
Drs. Stewart and McLaughlin
Steck’s
H. F. Steck the Jeweler
Hoggatt
Cardus
Hancock County
Hutchins
Sample Club
Woman’s Home Companion
McClure’s
T. G. Vogt
Newsdealer
Postoffice
Fardaery
Adnidger
McElhinney
Rexall
McElhinney Furniture Go
Masonic Fraternity
E. T. Wickham, W. M
Herrons Army OF Frontier
Rothschild’s
Rose
Dale
Royal Market
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