Des Moines Man Kills His Wife’s Parents Then Dies
Calvin Littlepage murdered his divorced wife's parents yesterday after forcing his former wife to drive with their year old child. He fired five shots at his ex wife before leaving. His body was found this morning, apparently by his own hand. The divorce decree gave custody to the wife. Littlepage had threatened murder after being restrained by an injunction.
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Littlepage
Elmer Jameson
Valley Junction
Jameson
Polk County District Court
McHenry
Lester Thompson
Notable Threats Led to Double and Possible Quadruple Murder
A man, once described as peaceful and harmless, informed his father in law of his intentions. Despite no weight given to his threats, the actions culminated in a double murder and the potential for a quadruple killing.
Heat Reaches 86 Degrees At Noon Today
The thermometer at noon shows 86 degrees, matching yesterday’s high. The year’s peak reaches 87 degrees, with today not the hottest on record.
Local Travel Notes Highlight Crawfordsville Connections
Will Kuhn and several Crawfordsville visitors pass through the city. The Rev A S Smith returns from Crawfordsville. Fannie Harwood rides the Southwestern. Theodore White visits from Ainsworth. Henry Crooks family of Crawfordsville spends the day in town. Mrs W H Needham and daughters visit Charles Needham home with companions from Sigourney Centerville.
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Will Kuhn
Crawfordsville
A.S. Smith
Fannie Harwood
Southwestern
Henry Crooks
Mabel
City
W. H. Needham
Will Minteer
J. M. Beck
Beck
Harold
Paul
Charles K. Needham
Needham
Minteer
Sigourney
Centerville
Buffet Luncheon Offers Easy At-Home Entertaining
A Chicago News idea outlines a buffet luncheon for seventy five guests with informal seating and a central serving table. Guests mingle as waiters pass courses from the kitchen and coffee follows, highlighting ample staff and prompt preparation.
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Chicago News
Tulips Grow Wild Near Florence with Scarlet Leader
More than twenty tulip varieties are reported growing wild in the Florence region. The first is a tall scarlet tulip among corn, followed by a striped red and white flower, and several yellows from pale lemon to deep orange with reflex petals.
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Florence
Italy
Five Hundred Trees Planned For New York Roof Garden
Hotel Astor in New York hires 500 workers to complete a grand roof garden set to open July 1. The project features three orchestras, a Mountain brook with goldfish, a woodland pool, 500 trees and plants, a white fog banner, and a flag-flashing searchlight display with US and visiting dignitary flags as applicable.
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Hotel Astor
New York
United States
New York State
Ambassador Nabuko Addresses University of Wisconsin
Brazilian ambassador to the United States Senor Nabucó readings at the University of Wisconsin graduation in Madison discusses America's role in civilization and education. He praises American youth for self reliance and a dynamic modern rhythm, and contrasts European doors with American openness. The page also offers home decor tips and notes on alternative spellings of Mohammed and earthquakes study findings.
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Senor Joachim Nabuco
United States
Madison
Wis
America
University of Wisconsin
C. R. van Hise
Europe
Senor Nabuco
No More Cigarettes New Laws To Go In Force
Important statutes enacted at the last session of the legislature go into effect soon. The article outlines new tobacco controls and related regulations set to take effect, with emphasis on enforcement and potential penalties.
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Iowa
Minors Barred From Smoking Cigarettes After July Third
Iowa law will ban cigarette smoking by minors starting July 4 as part of new statutes. The measures include removal of county attorneys, pensions for disabled policemen and firemen, a state education board for three institutions, and a hog cholera serum lab, plus hotel inspection and anti trust rules.
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Board of Education
Weather Review for June 1909 and First Half Trends
W A Cook records show June 1909 rainfall totaling 6.56 inches, May 4.08 inches, decade totals 10.64 inches for May and June. Compared with 1908 May 10.18 and June 3.21 inches,今年 rainfall lags last year. First half of 1909 totals 20.48 inches vs 21.51 in 1908. June had 13 rainy days and 5 clear days. last June had six clear days.
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W. A. Cook
Patterson Carnival plans July appearances in city
Mr Patterson of the Patterson Carnival company is in the city to day making preliminary arrangements for the appearance of the company here July 12 to 7th. They have sixteen shows with them including some of the most pretentious carnival acts. Patterson spent the day interviewing band members, council members and other citizens.
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Patterson
Patterson Carnival Company
Oskaloosa
Centerville
Albia
Mrs Tucker Granted Divorce in Chicago
Mary Elizabeth Tucker, known as Dolly Logan Tucker, was granted a divorce from Colonel William F. Tucker U S A retired on desertion. Alimony was settled privately. The case notes the absence of contest to avoid serious results. Foley's Kidney Remedy is recommended by nS Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
Presbyterian Y P C B to hold semiannual election meeting
The sek business meeting of the Presbyterian Y P C B will be held this evening after prayer meeting. All members are urged to attend as this is the semiannual election of officers.
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Presbyterian Y. P. 8. C. B
Woman's Mission Circle Hosts Friday Program Meeting
The Woman's Mission circle of the Baptist church will hold their regular program meeting Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Noyes.
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Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Miss Lillis Teeter Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party
Miss Lillis Teeter entertained about twenty five of her girl friends Saturday afternoon at her parents home on West Madison street for her twelfth birthday. The gathering featured games and amusement with refreshments served by Evan Dodd and Myrtle Teeter.
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Lillis Teeter
Hugh Teeter
West Madison Street
Evan Dodd
Myrtle Teeter
Miss Carrie Winter Hosts Ready Maids Honor Miss Gertrude Ward
Miss Carrie Winter entertained the Ready Maids at her South Iowa avenue home in honor of Miss Gertrude Ward of Oklahoma City Oklahoma. A five course luncheon was served and the dining room featured prettily decorated tables. Music provided entertainment during the afternoon.
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Carrie Winter
Iowa Avenue
Gertrude Ward
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Lawn Social at St James School Delights Attendees
The St James school lawn glowed with lights and prettily decorated tables for a lawn social. A large crowd of young and old enjoyed an exceptionally pleasant evening under the decorated grounds.
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St. James School
Miss Doolittle’s Sabbath class picnic adapts to rain
Miss Margaret Doolittle’s Sabbath school class of young ladies planned a Sunset picnic for Miss Jessie Sage of Chicago. Damp weather sent the group to Mr and Mrs Frank Sage’s home where they enjoyed piano solos by Miss Sage and readings by Miss Nellie Bowman, which were well received.
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Margaret Doolittle
Jessie Sage
Chicago
Frank Sage
Miss Sage
Nellie Bowman
Local Ladies Enjoy Afternoon and Dinner at Lexington Home
Miss Lora Martin hosted a gathering of city friends at her Lexington residence yesterday. A general good time was shared and a noon dinner was served with guests including Misses Rhea Ford Marie Chilcote Elsie Minick Mildred Martin Mary Forman Nellie Combs and Lydia Eicher.
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Lora Martin
Lexington
Rhea Ford
Marie Chilcote
Elsie Minick
Mildred Martin
Mary Forman
Nellie Combs
Lydia Eicher
Funeral service announced for Mrs. Lavinia Giesler
Mrs. Lavinia Elizabeth Stewart Giesler died in Muscatine after a long illness. Born July 24, 1850 on the Stewart farm, she married Fred Giesler in 1871 and lived in Muscatine. She is survived by two children Frank and Winifred and her siblings George, Frank Stewart, and Mrs. Jay Guest. Funeral Friday at 4 PM at the Muscatine home with interment there.
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Fred Giesler
Muscatine
Fred Giesier
Winifred
Frank Giesler
Mrs Fulton Returns Home After Fairfield Visit
Mrs C J Fulton and her children returned home to Fairfield this morning after visiting the Stichter family.
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C. J. Fulton
Fairfield
Stichter
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