Resignations Shocks Polk County Court Office in Iowa
Des Moines reports Chief Deputy Marion Keller resigns. Walter Burgess named acting chief deputy as investigation evidence will go to the grand jury next session. County Attorney Wilson aims to ferret out the case. Keller plans to run his Elkhart general store. Davenport reports Carl Ruebling, accused of killing his wife in a farm dispute, testifies are barred for him. neighbors and children testify to threats and motives. Minnie Altman provides key testimony on the day of the murder.
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Des Moines
Marion M. Keller
Keller
Grand Jury
Alber
Walter Burgess
Wilson
Kellec
Elkhart
Ansuor
Stewart
Harry Curtis
State Highway Commission
Davenport
Carl Ruebling
Scott County
Ruebling
Minnie Altman
Ruehling
Woyway
Garryowen Farmer Killed by Lightning in Garryowen
Garryowen farmer Leonard, a prominent local grower, was fatally struck by lightning while plowing near his home on Wednesday afternoon. The bolt caused a team of horses to bolt and two others to pull the plow, injuring both animals. Leonard died instantly, aged about years. He leaves a widow, six children, and brother J J Leonard, a local contractor.
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Totaque
Witten Taoneard
Garryowen
Leonard
Gare
TyowEn
Leonard Ia
J. J. Leonard
Fire at Atlantic barn sparks war linkage claim
Council Bluffs authorities pursue clues to a fire that destroyed 36 horses and Green Bay Lumber property, valued at 65 000 dollars, with investigators nearly convinced Europe war factors sparked the blaze to hinder horse shipment intended for military use.
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Council Bluffs
Wryeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Tonic Adverts
An old advertisement touts Wryeth’s Sage and Sulphur Tonic as a remedy to darken gray hair naturally and evenly. It claims benefits such as faded hair restoring depth, reducing dandruff, stopping itching, and preventing hair loss within days, with a sales note from W Taggart.
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Crug
Wryeth
Taggart
Van Horn murder case details emerge in Mason City
Mrs Rob ert Hackett sister of the defendant testified she visited the house the day after the body was found and that Mrs Van Horn appeared cheerful before her mood shifted at the inquest. She described a razor in the room and a threat to harm herself. Handwriting expert W K Mullikan testified the Devera signature matched Mrs Van Horn on postcards, while defense lawyers cross examined for three hours.
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Mason City
Robert Hackett
van Horn
Mike Calman
Two Men Fined for Violating Bird Law in Iowa
Glenn Carter and Donald A. Stevens of Bentensport Ia were fined 10 dollars plus costs by Judge Martin Z Wade in federal court for shooting a wild goose near Bentensport on April 6 They pleaded guilty and sought a change of venue which was granted The case notes the law involved was declared unconstitutional by Judge John C Pollock of the Kansas federal court
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Davenport
Glenn Carter
Donald A. Stevens
Bentensport
Martin Z. Wade
Ottumwa
Genllty
John C. Pollock
Federal Court of
Kansas
Mrs Melton Endorses Vinci Tonic For Worn-Out Mothers
In a Jackson Mississippi letter Mrs J N Melton reports relief and restored energy after using Vinci tonic. She says five member family duties, sewing, cooking, and housework left her worn down before the tonic made her well again. The ad lists Wangler Bros Drug Co and C J Miller as distributors in Waterloo Iowa and other drug stores.
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Jackson
Vinci
Death by own action verdict in West Liberty case
A coroner s jury returned a verdict of death by own action in the Harvey Rogers case from West Liberty. The body was found with a bullet wound on a railroad track a mile northwest of West Liberty. A gun in his hand and items in his pocket pointed to suicide, written note states he did it because he would not be with someone. Rogers burial was planned in Maynard, Kansas.
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West Liberty
Harvey Rogers
Woeet
Liberty
Bfa
Slipson
Rogers
Ils
Maynard
Reclamation Project Starts in Iowa's New District
The No 13 drainage district pumping plant began operations this week, reclaiming thousands of acres in Muscatine and Louisa counties. The project, described as the greatest in Iowa's recent history, will drain lakes sloughs and ponds and erase many popular local lakes during the summer.
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Massertine
Towa
Muscatine
Loulsa
Iowa
Routheastern
Wilson Expected to Become Grandfather Again
Washington April 30 President Wilson is expected to become a father again within a month as Mrs Willkin McAdoo prepares for a new child. The McAdoos may use the White House for the event while they maintain a Boston home. Mrs McAdoo, formerly Eleanor Randolph Wilton, is 24. Mr McAdoo, 42, has six children and is a grandfather. One daughter, Miss Non McAdoo, is serving as a nurse in Paris.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Miss
Non McAdoo
Paris
Waterloo district ministers seek rapid Methodist superintendent action
More than fifty letters urge Bishop Bristol to appoint a successor for the Waterloo district after T. M. Evans death. The ministers meet in Nora Springs for a district conference with Bishop Bristol invited. expected that he will name an appointment Tuesday. The leading candidates are the Rev. George Shewalker and the Rev. W. Spry, with Cedar Rapids pastor Rev. B. J. Lockwood the lone responder.
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Waterloo
Methodiat Episcopal
Hurch
Nora Springs
Frank Bristol
Upper Iowa
T. M. Evans
George Shoewaker
Sumner
W. #. Spry
B. J. Lockwood
Cedar Rapids
Aelter
Bristol
Lockwood
Des Moines
Best Laxative For Children
An advisory piece recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best laxative for children. It states the product contains no opiate or narcotic, is pleasant tasting, and acts gently without griping. Druggists sell bottles at fifty cents and one dollar. a free trial bottle can be requested from Dr W D Caldwell at 439 Washington St Monticello.
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Dr. Caldwell
Electrical Sign at Union Mill Elevation Turns On
A 62-foot illuminated sign atop the Union Milling elevator debuts for the first time, displaying "The Flour of Today" and "Clear Quill" with a moving quill motif. Designed by F C Fish Sign Service and built in Waterloo, it features a Reynolds 16 point flasher and four-foot high letters for Clear Quill. Gene Shour performed electrical work. Waterloo Manufacturing Co supplied letters and iron framing. The article also notes a German mansion from 700 and a world sheep population of 152,000,000.
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Union Mil Co
O. K
F. ©. Fish
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Safe Digestion Relief
An old ad extols Pape s Diapepsin as a fast harmless remedy for indigestion sour stomach gas and dyspepsia. The copy touts millions of cures and the product as a perfect stomach doctor to keep at home.
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Pape
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