The Man Who Flirts With Death Dies in Milwaukee
Harry Rich a renowned aerial performer dies during a daredevil act at the Milwaukee amusement park. Crowd of several hundred watched his slide for life from Capt. Widd’s Pirate Ship mast, ending in a fatal fall. Rich had planned to settle in Richland with his wife after a long career of perilous stunts.
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Harry Rich
Weelington
Parmers and Merchants State Bank
Seon
Rich
Itichtand
Milwaukee
Richland Clarion
Ile
Richland
State Fair
Bute Po
Kieh
Ich
Milwithice
Houston
Texas
Widd
Daring Park Performer Dies After Slack Cable Breaks
Rich, 35, died hours after a stunt failure at a park where he and his wife performed at carnivals and fairs. He warned of danger before sliding from a mast as a 325 foot wire broke, causing a fatal skull fracture. He was en route to Kansas City for burial.
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Rich
J. J. Borgwardt Sons, Inc
National Ave
Kansas City
Weather Eases Slightly But Rain Still Needed
The article notes cooler conditions with a minimum of 59 and a high of 82, urging rain for parched land in Iowa. Pastures suffer as dust clouds rise from passing cars, and farmers warn corn may be harmed if dry weather persists.
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Iowa
Whitney Captures New Jersey Gubernatorial Nomination
Arthur Whitney, an anti saloon league candidate, won the Republican nomination for New Jersey governor in the recent primaries. The dry sentiment is shown to be growing nationwide despite pro prohibition propaganda, and its electoral fate remains uncertain.
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East
New York
New Jersey
Arthur Whitney
Local positions in Washington remain vacant
Two public service posts in Washington are unfilled. The county farm bureau sought a Davenport applicant for the county agent role, but he chose Davenport instead. The Y M C A physical director post remains open as Springfield Ohio Y officials visit and defer final selection for a few days.
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Washington
Farm Bureau
Y. M
Davenport
Springfield
Ohio
Funeral services for Ann Bernice Shields held at residence
Funeral services for Ann Bernice Shields were conducted yesterday afternoon at the Shields residence on North Iowa Avenue. Rev. F. W. Eastwood of the Presbyterian church presided with a vocal solo by Mrs. J B Ream. Pallbearers included Verne Gallacher Randall Neill Clarence Logan Gailord Waymaeck John Lemmon and Richard McClearny. Burial followed in Wim Grove Cemetery.
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Ann Bernice Shields
Shields
North
Iowa Avenue
F. W. Eastwood
The
Presbyterian Church
J.B. Ream
Verne Gallacher
Randall Neill
Clarence Logan
Gailord Waymaeck
John Lemmon
Richard McCleery
Wim Grove Ceemetery
Card of Thanks for Samuel Anderson Loss
We thank friends for kindness and services shown to Samuel Anderson during illness and death. Mr and Mrs Wm Anderson express appreciation for many kindnesses and beautiful flowers sent in our bereavement from the Olds Family.
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Samuel Anderson
Wm. Anderson
Lost California woman Caroline A Howard sought in 1917
Dr. C Kilgore district court clerk received a circular from Los Angeles requesting information about Caroline A Howard who came to Long Beach in 1917 and bought valuable property. She left California in 1918 and authorities are trying to locate her.
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C. Kilgore
the District Court
Los Angeles
Caroline A. Howard
Long Each
California
Bridge Contract Awarded for Des Moines County Bridges
The Iowa Bridge Company of Des Moines won the county bridge contract after four bids. The $16,900 project covers a 150 foot steel truss bridge over the English River north of Wellman, including abutments painting and river channel clearance. Other bridges near Coppock Riverside and Haskins Community are listed among the commission’s plans. Des Moines health officials plan a river corridor sanitary investigation from source to outlet beginning soon.
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Iowa Bridge Company of
Des Moines
Board of Supervisors
Des Moines Concern
English River
Wellman
Coppock
Riverside
Haskins
Don M. Griswold
New States
Hians V. Pedersen
Griswold
Caump Hant
State Department of Health
Randoll Hotel and Stores in Ardmore Destroyed by Fire
Ardmore Oklahoma July 17 a major blaze destroyed the Randoll hotel and four adjoining stores on the premises the loss is estimated at 300000. The hotel had housed Jake Hannon a Republican national committeeman from Oklahoma who was fatally shot there in November 1920 by Clara Smith Hamon.
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Astethered
Ardmore
Okla
Randoll
Jake Hannon
Oklahoma
Clara Smith Hamon
Hartford Pines Test Taking Burden Eases
A fragment notes lightened burden through test taking and mentions Hartford Pines as a location in a brief context. This item captures a sparse yet named setting and action from the readable text.
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Hartford Pines
Harsh Words Over Gushing Hostess Cited by Vicar
A London Pause Ing Show item reports the new vicar delivering stern criticisms of the devil during his former last Sunday sermon. The exchange highlights tensions surrounding religious broadcasts and public decorum.
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London
Chicken Thieves Sentenced Two Years In Reform School
Judge Charles A. Dewey sentences Karl Lints and Herman Wron to up to two years at the state reformatory in Anamosa after pleading guilty to stealing about a hundred fowls from farmers in the northern county. The youths had reportedly made poultry stealing a business, and cited names include Albert Stranksy Kron and Everett Cummins. Dugene Thomas, from Mount Pleasant, awaits sentence for obtaining money by false pretenses after cashing six checks totaling over thirty dollars in Washington stores. He was taken into custody following a family disturbance and will be sentenced tomorrow afternoon at Lise.
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Charles A. Dewey
Karl Lints
Herman Wron
State Reformatory
Anamosa
Dewey
Albert Stransky
Albert Kron
Everette Cummins
Dugene Thomas
Washington
Thomas
Mount Pleasant
Charles Denison
Harry Edwards
Government to aid coal strike if talks fail
In Swampscott Massachusetts President Coolidge and Secretary Davis outlined a possible government role in anthracite wage negotiations. If no agreement is reached and a strike is called September 1, the plan would be activated though specifics were not disclosed.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Davis
Department of Labor
Rally to Ancient Custom Celebrates New Year Traditions
The old custom of sending out the Drum and whistles is being kept in some parts of Seothind. Bands of Dolsetuskers parade the streets and rouse people to welcome the new year.
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Seothind
Cotton Goods Shortage Strains Soviet Shops and Peasants
Moscow reports a severe shortage of cotton textiles as the Soviet industry struggles to meet demand. Long queues form at state shops with peasants traveling far to buy gingham and cotton dresses while production lags behind prewar levels and imports filled gaps. The government anticipates higher peasant demand after a expected satisfactory harvest.
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Moscow
Russia
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Denpsey
Breitenbach
Evening Journal
Call Journal
West Chester Mutual
Russell Smith
Fairfield
William and Mary
Marion Ave
John Speide
Inquire Journal Office
Nor2
Inquire Motor Ton Garage
White Way
Rich Maytag Co
Farmers Coop
McCall's Feed Store
R. J. Milholm
Singer
Woods Feed Mill
Iowa Ave
Black Jet
Prari
Finder
Journal Office
Vow
New Mexico
Lyon
Dre and
Mrs. DL
DL Davis
Lyon Baking Company
W.S. Reister & Sons
Eggs and Poultry
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