Convict Carl McCloud on trial for custody escape
In Fort Madison the Mystic convict Carl McCloud faces district court on an escape charge with an added 80 years to his sentence. An insanity defense is raised by defense attorney Hamilton. McCloud, once a prison barber, escaped after slipping from a guard's room and sliding down a pole and wire, was wounded, then recaptured following a chase aided by a northern girl. Also in Mason City, Cerro Gordo county sells 2500 acres bought for 18750 dollars.
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Fort Madison
Carl McCloud
Mystic
Hamilton
McCloud
State Farm
Mason City
Cerro Gordo County
Thomas M. Howe
Tocal
Blue Sky Statute Faces Court Ruling in Iowa
Des Moines reports Attorney General Cosson arguing before three federal judges in Keokuk on the Iowa blue sky statute. The case will reach a decision alongside the Iowa Supreme Court, with judges guessing on both fronts.
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Des Moines
Cosson
Keokuk
Iowa Supreme Court
McPherson
Parole Board
Fort Madison
Greene County Contracts for Memorial Bridge
Jefferson April 16 Greene County has awarded the contract for the head memorial bridge over Buttericks creek on the Lincoln highway east of Jefferson The structure will have two 54 foot arches and cost 6200 dollars A Des Moines firm with a bid near 1030 per cubic yard won the honor of building the first memorial structure along the highway in Iowa
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Tefferson
Greene County
Buttericks Creek
Jefferson
Des Moines
Towa
Another Application for Drainage of Lake
Des Moines April 16 The state executive council has before it an application for draining Trumbull Lake in Clay County. The notice says it will not trigger controversy and any real objection would lead the council to refuse drainage, as it has not ordered lake drainage where objections existed.
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Tes Moines
State Executive Council
Trumbull Lake
Clay County
Hundred-year-old asserts brief tobacco use in Sioux City
Sioux City April 16. John Jasper Davis, who yesterday marked his hundredth birthday, declared he had not used tobacco long, only about nine years. He is hospitalized at St. John's for rheumatism from farm work near Page Nebraska.
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Fort Madison
John Young
Paul
Syracuse
Sioux City
John Jasper Davis
Davis
St. John's Hospital
Page
Neb
Iowa Black Walnut Will Be Exported
Council Bluffs April 16 Six car loads of black walnut timber sold by Mrs Ellen Snyder living south of Norwich and S B Ling a adjoining farm owner sold one carload The seven car loads came from 14 acres along the Tarkio river bottom for 30 per 1000 feet The buyer a lumberman from Des Moines plans shipping most of the walnut to England The timber is believed to be 75 years old and the Snyder farm has long been in the family
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Council Bluffs
Ellen Snyder
Norwich
Linga
Des Moines
England
Snyder
Manchester Financial Corporation Elects Directors
The American Mortgage and Securities company of Manchester held its first annual meeting and elected directors J H Trewin Cedar Rapids J F Graham Manchester E C Perkins Delhi F C Waples Manchester Charles E Bansier Waterloo HI W H Henderson A M Cloud GC R Weir Geo W Dunham and Robert Barr all of Manchester. Officers chosen were President A M Cloud Manchester Vice President J H Trewin Cedar Rapids Second Vice President J F Graham Manchester Secretary F C Waples Manchester Treasurer H E B Tenderson Manchester.
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Manchester
American Mortgage and Securities Company
J. H. Trewin
Cedar Rapids
J. F. Graham
E. C. Perkins
Delhi
F. C. Waples
Charles E. Bansier
Waterloo
WH. Henderson
A. M. Cloud
GC. R. Weir
Geo. W. Dunham
Robert Barr
J. F Graham
H. E B. Tenderson
Dubuque Catholic Hospital Sued for Big Damages
In federal court, Sister Mary Regina Kerr sues St. Josephs Mercy Hospital seeking 175000 dollars for illegal detention from March to July 1912 in the asylum. She says hospital mismanagement harmed her Jeffersonville business and caused mental anguish. sisters deny membership and claim she was committed with proper papers and released when fit.
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Dubuque
St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital
Mary Regina Kerr
Kentucky
Jeffersonville
Ind
Sisters of Mercy
Wife kills self after late supper argument
Davenport report says Anna Soh, 23, newlywed, drank carbolic acid after arguing with husband over his habitual late returns for supper. She died about 100 minutes later.
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Davenport
Anna Soh
Democrats Endorse Woman Postal Aspirant
A New London report notes Democrats back Miss Ella Tiles for the postoffice job amid a crowded field. The current postmaster term expires June 26.
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P.O
New London
Apni
Ella Tiles
Weary County Times
Nostmaatar
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Adverts
Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound is promoted as prompt relief for coughs colds hoarseness and throat troubles. A Michigan reader reports quick relief with no bad after effect and no opiates. Sold by all druggists nationwide.
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Foley
Thonaa
Veron, Hancock, Mich
Manchester Couple Married At First Methodist Manse
Miss Edith Anderson of Manchester Ia and Willie Luther were united in marriage at the First Methodist manse with Dr A B Curran officiating. They returned to Manchester the same day to be at home to friends. Florence Shipley in Rochester Minn reports her sister Sue underwent gallstone surgery and is recovering well. General Manager E R Ernsberg of the Charles City Western Railway announces Carl Jordan will join as roadmaster for the local line.
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Charles City
Florence Shipley
Rochester
Minn
Sue
Gall Stames
Luther
Willie
Edith
Anderson
Manchester
A. B. Curran
E. R. Ernsberger
Charles City Western Railway Company
Carl Jordan
Milwamukee
Mr. Jordan
Message to Thin Folks Promises Quick Gain With Sargol
An advertisement touts Sargol as a fat-building remedy for underweight men and women. It claims tablets from Joder Pharmacy can urge digestion to absorb fats, promising ten pounds or more with regular use and a money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Joder Pharmacy
Local Moving and Health News From Area City
A married man with a family moves his household goods to the city to assume new duties at once. Ralph Briggs, son of Mr and Mrs A F Briggs, living on Grand Avenue, had an appendectomy Sunday morning. Tony Marcheine, formerly of the city, now in Battle Lake Minnesota, reports his wife ill at home. Mrs A W Bliss in Des Moines for several weeks reports news from there.
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Ralph Briggs
A. FL. Briggs
Grand Avenue
Dix
Tony Marcheine
Battle Lake
Minn
A. W. Bliss
Des Moines
Baby Measurement Chart Promises Modern Health Standards
A dated health ad urges parents to compare infant size to a chart detailing chest arm thigh head measurements. It promotes a coupon offer to obtain the chart and assess if the baby meets contemporary health standards.
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Iowa News
Virgin Land
Deal
Harris
Milwaukee Road
Iowa City
Sammie Mystis
Dexter
H. E. Chichester
F W. Walter
J. H. Snook
Emery Knickerbocker
Miss Hiles
Ate
H. J. Frowick
Denger
Harmpul
Iowa
Manchester Financial Corporation
Dubuque Catholic Hospital
Charles City News
Siz
Dwight
Anchor
Continental
Pequot
Berkley Cambric
Stratford Comforter
Cretonne
San Toy
Lonsdale Muslin
Onawa
Nestlé's Food
Nestlé
Nestle's
Weolworth Bidz
New York
Piewse
Prem
Nam
W. RK. Cothern
Lafayette
W. A. Covell & Son
Sanitary Dental Office
W. H. Harned
Sycamore Street
Bernice
Jay
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