Poison Liquor Paralysis Prompts Federal Action in Oklahoma City
Federal action began against liquor dispensers after more than 300 people in Oklahoma City fell paralyzed from a tainted drink. Patients showed tingling, then weakness in feet and muscles spreading to hands. some worsened though no deaths reported. Authorities traced illness to a tainted Jamaica zincer and Helepane accounts described the spread. Medical experts worked to aid victims as investigations continued.
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Oklahoma City
Jamaica
Saloc
Sweets Cala the Beast Stopped Runaway Steed in London
A London man calmed a runaway animal by offering it chocolate from his pocket. The incident ended peacefully with the beast subdued by the improvised treat.
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London
Forse
Steve
Rubio Community News Roundup and Local Moves
Dale Leppert at H A Luithly hardware in Ottumwa hospital with infected tonsils Ardith Luithly returns to Ottumwa hospital for sinus trouble Mor gan ill remains same in Rubio William Cavins moves from Richland area John Leeper and Ritenour family relocate to Schultz place Martin Waters dies in Ontario California brother of Mrs C B Morgan Seventh and eighth graders travel to Brighton for Intelligence Test Nordyke ships hogs to Ottumwa for John Morrell Co price ten forty per hundred Eggs at twenty cents per dozen butterfat paid 37 cents by Yorkshire Creamery Ottumwa Fred Schmitter to work for Earl Morgan Ed Northup and Edgar McClurg families visit Rubio C B Morgan transacts business in Washington.
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Richland
O. W. Schmitter
South Place
John Leeper
Ritenour
Schultz Place
Martin Waters
Ontario
Calif
Waters
C. B. Morgan
Rubio School
Brighton
Rubio
W. D. Nordyke
John Morrell & Co
Ottumwa
Yorkshire Creamery
Fred Schmitter
Earl Morgan
Bank closure and local notes from Louisa County
The Savings Bank of Grandview was closed under state supervision with no bank run, H E Lang of Muscatine as president and James Pollock of Grandview as cashier. The Grandview bank marks the eighth closure in Louisa County in recent years. Also reported are Lucile Duncan's hospital recovery, horses shipped to Springfield, Mrs. Henrietta Salmon’s illness, a 55th wedding anniversary for William and Mrs. Wilson, and related local updates.
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Lucile Duncan
Cedar Rapids
Columbus High School
William Sink
Columbus Junction
Clarence Metcalf
Nichols
Springfield
Mass
Metcalf
Henrietta Salmon
Winnetka, Ill
Miley Babb
Savings Bank of
Grandview
State Banking Department
H. E. Lang
Muscatine
James Pollock
Grandview Bank
Louisa County
William Wilson
Letts
Crawfordsville Notes Describe Local Visits and School Honors
Crawfordsville news item outlines dental visits in Ainsworth and Washington. It notes Betty Jean Schlatter and Allen Conrad's hospital examination, plus local woodworking and summer butchering. Dorothy Ferguson wins honor in a school contest. Beulah Rich and Arlene Rich place. March 15 contest trip planned to Washington.
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Bert Hesseltine
Frank Sands
John Mulhern
Wallace Tibbs
Mr. Hesseltine
John Krantz
Mulhern
Sands
Ferret Young
Dorothy Furguson
Crawfordsvil
Beulah Rich
Arlene Rich
Washington
Portsmouth Faster Gus Ark Finishes 40 Day Fast
Gus Ark a professional faster ends a 40 day fast with rum and peppermint and is fined for drunkenness in Portsmouth England.
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Portsmouth
England
Gusark
Local notices and society news from Iowa City area
New baby girl at Ben Wallace home in Iowa City welcomed since yesterday morning with Dorothy Miller remembered as Mrs. Wallace. Janet Jennings improving after trip to Los Angeles. Ruth Johnson of Alabama visiting relatives due to father’s illness. Several local shoppings and visits noted, with parishioners and families mentioned. Westward trips, hospital updates, and a death in Wellman also recorded.
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Ben Wallace
Iowa City
Mrs. Wallace
Dorothy Miller
Grandma Miller
Ruth Johnson
Alhamba California
T. J. Anderson
Crawfordsville Cyclones win sectional game at Winfield
Our Cyclones defeated Cotter in the second round of the sectional basketball tournament at Winfield yesterday afternoon by a score of 28 to 11. They next face Grandview, a strong foe recently winning Louisa county tournament, with Bryan of Montezuma and Jarmyun of Cincinnati named as officials.
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Crawfordsville
Cyclones
Cotter
Winfield
Esore
Grandview
Louisa County
Bryan
Montezuma
Jarmyun
Cincinnati
Iowa
Auctioneers and social notes from Washington Iowa
Local notices list D F Macon of Washington spending the weekend in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids with a Y M C A banquet for Wapsie Y camp directors and counselors where Miss Williams will speak on athletics for girls in South America. Other items report households moving, shoppers in town, and a Spanish American War meeting scheduled for Tuesday March 11 led by Edxos Commander.
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Margareta Williams
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Y. W
Wapsie—Y Camp
Miss Williams
South America
Abbert M. Huff
Edxos
Local items note travel exchanges and sales in Riverside Iowa
Twelve years experience advertised with hatch ing and weaving at Rose Cottage Riverside Iowa. Mrs Walter Scranton and daughter Billy Dawn return to Mt Pleasant after visiting Mrs Scranton's mother Mrs Maud Wagner at West Chester. Mrs Walter Haight and son James travel to Ottumwa for the day. Ruth Wilson visits from Cedar Falls as a student at the State Teachers College finishing the term. spring term begins soon. S. W. Livingston travels to Kansas City on business. Irvin Rich from Cedar Falls visits Ed Rich. Piano tuner W H Stephens due next week. Mr and Mrs M J Redlinger attend funeral of son in law H A Berg's mother in Fairfield. Public sale of hedge posts in Washington on Saturday March 8 at 1 30. Chas Nunn. Lucile Mohland and Arabelle Crone return from Des Moines University of Commerce for spring vacation.
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Walter Scranton
Billy Dawn
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. Scranton
Maud Wagner
West Chester
Ruth Wilson
Cedar Falls
State Teachers College
Wood for Violins Tradition and Stainer's Selection
A note on violin wood notes a tradition that wood from the south side of a tree yields richer vibration. It cites Stainer of Tyrol who selected trees that began dying at the top for instrument making.
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Stainer
The Dog Days of Summer Explain July and August
The dog days refer to July and part of August when Sirius the dog star rises and sets with the sun, making the period hot and bright. The term comes from the star's prominence in daytime skies during this time.
Insured Ocean Liner Coverage Expands Across Perils
In a statement on maritime risk, every modern liner is insured against emergencies including war actions fire pirates and sea taken captives and detentions by authorities worldwide. The policy highlights cover multiple perils at sea and ensure vessel protection against diverse threats.
Weekend Box Supper and Dance at City Hall
Irlene Welliver visits from Ainsworth for weekend at Mrs. Schrrmer's. Glenn Eldridge returns Thursday from the Marine hospital in Chicago for treatment. Box Supper at City Hall Tuesday March 11 at 6 30 under Legion Auxiliary. Bring boxes no admission dancing and bridge to midnight music by the Lytles Bine Chasers. Dance only admission 50 cents. Mrs M O Sharp and son Robert travel to Fidon to spend weekend with Mrs Lambert.
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City Hall
Legion Auxiliary
Lytles
Bine Chasers
Whitner sisters visit relatives across towns
Juanita and Mary Elizabeth Whitner visited the J. W. Jones home in Brighton this morning for a Sunday visit. Florence and Betty Jean Kelly traveled to Fairfield to spend the weekend at their grandmother Mrs. C. Ly Chilcott’s home.
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Juanita
Mary Elizabeth Whitner
Brighton
J. W. Jones
Florence
Betty Jean Kelly
Fairfield
Airs. C. Ly Chilcoté
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Fred Alteneder
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Joe Schlatter
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Wayland
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Joe Conrad
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Los Angeles
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Des Moines
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O. F. Boller
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Courtin Wildcats
Gary Cooper
Beryl
Paramount Picture
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Laughter
South Town Ave
Ed Connor
Shalla
South 3Rd Street
Mrs. Lewis Rinner
Ray Boldester
Merrimac
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Baldester
Mrs. Green
Fred Anwyl
Ruth Anwyl
Cephas Dodd
Rose Cottage
Riverside
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Ed Rich
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H. A. Berg
Mason Storage Lot
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Arabelle Crone
University of Commerce
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Guernsey
Smider & Hives
Rexy
L.A. Jones Funeral Home
East Main ST
Glenn Eldridge
Chicago
Marine Hospital
Irlene Welliver
Westphal
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Clinton St
Washington Co
Duco
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Square
John Shields & Sons
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