Winfield residents injured as car overturns near Wapello
Earl Harroff of Winfield with Fern and Wilma Thompson sustained injuries when their car, traveling at high speed, slid into a ditch and overturned on the five mile road west of Wapello. Harroff and Fern Thompson were taken to Burlington hospital after being extricated by passing motorists.
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Burlington
Earl Harroff
Winfield
Fern
Wilma Thompson
Wapello
Harroff
Fern Thompson
Burlington Hospital
Chittum
Rock Island
Iowa grape crop largest ever known in district
Council Bluffs Iowa September reports the grape crop this year will be the largest in district history. Pete Peterson manager of the Council Bluffs Grape Growers association cites favorable moisture and rains as key factors. Shipments resumed after a market disruption with about twenty five carloads sent out and estimates exceed fifty carloads this season. Destinations include Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs El Paso Fort Dodge Pipestone Cheyenne and others. Some growers expect tenfold growth over last year with expanded vine acreage and plans to ship 150 carloads in a coming season.
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Council Bluffs
Pete Peterson
Peterson
West
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
FE Paso
Tex
Butte
Fort Dodge
Pipestone
Minn
Cheyenne
Association
Tanlac claims boost for 70 year old farmer in KC store tale
A Kansas City area retiree J P Heady of Kearney Missouri credits Tanlac with restoring health after a long stomach liver and rheumatic problems. He says ten bottles revived his appetite sleep and strength and that he now works hard without tiring. The ad notes Tanlac available via Sherman Bros Crawfordsville Samuel J Stites and G W Dashe.
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Taniac
J. P. Heady
Kearney
Owl Drug
Kansas City
Tanlee
Washington
Sherman Bros
Crawfordsville
Samuel J. Stites
Brighton
G. W. Dashe
Adyvt
Relief for Itching Eczema Sought Through Blood Cleansing
An ad claims severe eczema itching stems from a blood infection and promotes S. S. S. as the complete treatment. It urges readers to obtain medical advice from the Medical Director in Atlanta Georgia and to buy a bottle for visible results.
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Icted
Swift Lidg
Atlanta
Lee County to Vote On Hard Roads Soon
In Keokuk Iowa Lee County plans a vote on hard road construction following Des Moines county’s lead. The special election is set for October 7 with a brief but intense campaign beforehand. Supporters expect Des Moines county’s success to sway northern voters while aiming to secure southern county support for better roads.
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Lee County
Keokuk
Tra
Iowa
Des Moines
Des Moines County
Lee
Famous Appian Way’s Historic Roman Road
The Appian Way began in 312 B C by Appius Claudius Caecus as Rome’s first great public road. It remains a renowned antiquity near Hiergal city, lined with tombs and ruins of monumental buildings. Long stretches preserve the original pavement and a width of 14 to 18 feet.
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Appius Claudius Caecus
Hiergal
Banana yield sustains more people per acre than any era
A claim discusses bananas as the most productive fruit per acre with potential to feed many, noting preservation by drying the fruit and preparing men from it to ensure indefinite supply.
Burlington Votes On Memorial Auditorium Again
Burlington plans to revisit the memorial auditorium proposal after a city vote last Monday. In Yellow Spring township 299 opposed it while 28 supported, because the township already provided a hall. Officials say the project could be submitted again in 1919 as a city proposition and likely carry with a focused campaign.
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Burlington
Memorial Auditorium
Yellow Spring Township
Brookhart Addresses Burlington Legion Meeting
T L Brookhart of Washington Iowa spoke to Burlington Post No 52 American Legion in Elkshall urging veterans to wear uniforms in appreciation of local support He discussed the Des Moines state convention and urged action against Bolshevism while praising the Red Cross A rising vote of thanks followed his remarks he refused payment for travel.
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Burlington
T. L. Brookhart
Washington
Iowa
American Legion
Elkshall
Brookhart
Des Moines
Red Cross
Travel expenses to Burlington discussed for visit
The note mentions covering traveling expenses to Burlington for a talk, describing it as a great pleasure for the boys involved.
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Burlington
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Cotter
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Geo. W. Stewart
Burlington Legion
Irestone
Berlin
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