Death Row Tales From Fort Madison Prison
The report features two condemned men, Franz Jacobsen and Harry Thompson, recounting their cases and thoughts before execution. Jacobsen discusses the Catherine Leary killing in Davenport, while Thompson claims innocence in the Martin Wolz murder and reflects on his life, trial, and appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Leahy
Franz Jacobsen
Davenport da
International News Service
Ry Rang Jacobsen
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
INS
Thompson
Clyde WL. Herring
Harry
Tony) Thompson
St. Louis
Martin Wolz
Edward Tallent
Tallent
International News
Internatonal
Peath Row
Iowa
Lfe
Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Natural Constipation Relief
A vintage advertisement urges immediate action against constipation with Kellogg's All-Bran. It promotes natural relief through adequate vitamin B and bulk, claims high water absorption, and suggests using the cereal with milk or in meals. The pitch promises a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Mrs Will Busby Elected President of Highland Club
Mrs William Busby was elected president of the Highland Social Club at a regular meeting held at her home last Thursday afternoon. Twelve members and several visitors attended the session, with Burke McCreedy named vice president and William McCreedy as secretary. Elmer Steele was chosen corresponding secretary. The hostess served refreshments, and Mrs Wilbur Chalupa will host the next meeting on February 11 with a Valentine exchange planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Busby
Highland Social Club
Burke McCreedy
William McCreedy
Elmer Steele
Wilbur Chalupa
Many Never Suspect Cause of Backaches
This old treatment claims backache relief comes from treating tired kidneys. It says kidneys remove waste from blood and cites symptoms like swelling under eyes, headaches, and fatigue. The ad urges asking a druggist for Doan's Pills, marketed for over eighty years to flush poisons and ease pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
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Ft. Madison Penitentiary
Catherine Leary
Ottumwa
Nang
Sinclair Lewis
Upton Sinclair
Feith Baldwin
Methodist Church
Seventh Grace
Paul Hake
Walz
Hake
Rushie Mae
Ralph Roadifer
John Skages
Rexford Hake
Holcroft
Susan Holcroft
Wolz
Low Poker
Muscatine
Ite
Hanz
Jows
John Thompson
Harry Bounds
Mr. Thompson
Jack Sprat Food Stores
Olu Loc Joma Takes Charge
Campbells Tomato
Leorred
Jack Sprat
P&g Soap
Texas
New York
POST
Woodbury's Soap
CRONE
Jack Spratt
Washington
Tlowa
A. C. Wenger
Waylanis
Crone’s Meat Department
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Food ‘Store
Ontario
Guelph
Ont
Penal Institution
Will Busby
Highland Club
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Chen
Wheaties
Hills Bros, Coffee
Borden Milk
Excell Soda
Clapp's
B Food
Woodbury
A&p .Food Stores
Piggly
Wiggly East Side
Mag
Laney Chocolate
Choice
Rosh Hub
OPAL
Oxydol
Amd
At, Cansaoe
Beldine
Lg. Pke
Pomato College
Crisco Ibs
Kiedeem Lever Bros
Lifebuoy
Lux
Lamoler's Star
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