The Striking Watch and a Detective’s Illusion
A narrator in a late nineteenth century tale recounts posing as a detective in the Ainsworth home to recover jewel thefts. He teaches Edith, falls for her, and uses a backstory of poverty to gain trust while pursuing leads. A chime and a hidden watch reveal stolen jewelry, and a cousin’s death forces him to resign. He later marries Edith, returning to England, then back to America with the watch bearing an inscription.
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Detective Bureau
Oiiver Ainsworth
Mr. Ainsworth
Albert
Edith
England
Bureau
Solomon
Edith Ains- Worth
P Resently
Barrowfeld
Ainsworth
Europe
America
Lndy
Edith Ainsworth
Courier Wanted Will Save Time and Worry
A courier position is advertised as a quick route to ease for individuals and businesses. The notice pitches time savings and reduced worry by handling deliveries, errands, and urgent tasks with reliability and speed. Applicants are urged to respond promptly.
Nouse Courier Grant Ad Sparks Reader Search
A broken notice hints at a Courier grant advertisement inviting readers to inquire about funding. The fragmentary text suggests a local grant program and possible contact details, but specifics remain unreadable.
Lost in a Fog on the Seashore Wit and Fear
A summer beach walk ends in fog that erases directions. A lone man and a frightened woman meet a stranger, hear a voice saying Here I am, and amid mist a ghostly doubt about a missing friend Helen. The trio reconcile as the fog lifts and friendship forms.
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Iind
Ike
Helen
Jesup Notes and Social Roundup on Local Residents
Jesup column lists residents and visitors including Mrs Janes Dale, Mra Kenney, Miss Grave Truax, Miss Mabel Alexander of Waterloo, Mr and Mrs Hood, Mrs Wilkinson improving after surgery, Ruth Evens and children visiting Rev T S Wilwick, many trips to Independence Waterloo and Cedar Falls, theater opening at Grand Opera House, and community events with churches and clubs.
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Jesup
Auer
Mra
Janes Daleton Apentrl
Waterton
al Bimersen
Basandan
Viuraday
J. A. Houck
Momkiy
Mr. Kenney
Shady Grove
AL GB
Galtrd
Miss Grave Truax
Independence
Arnott
Chiesno
Warris
Lake Geneva
Wis
New York City
Knowles
Spike
Sinh
Wierloo
Ham
Son
Z. Sheldrick
Waterloo
BL Bryant
N. Hess
J. Hultz
Oregon
G. Bennett
Winthrop
Wid
T. Crynes
GC. Urynes
A. Shane
Richard
Dora Shane
A. Hacker
Donald
Margaret Hohl
Inez Hohl
W. Wilkinson
Ruth Evens
Carl
Mildred Kiefer
Hazleton
T. S. Wiwick
Belscamper
Lloyd
Illinois Central Depot
Nellie Siecfried
Pythian Sisters
Des Moines
Barry Temple No. 136
F.C. Walker
Outing
Minn
Elias Parker
James McSparren
W. W. Davis
Cedar Falls
Ida Davis
Iowa Teachers’ College
Thomas Potts
Tittleton
Oril Bement
Rockford
Tas
A. C. Knowles
Thibuque
Marie Woodrum
J. €. Woodrum
Anna Schmidt
U. S. Sheridan
Gilbertville
Eagle Center
W. R. Stoddard
Grinnell
Hazel Peak G. Bagby
Hr O. Esoil
Independance
Jesup Sundsay
Chu
T. J. Milwick
Miller
Epworth Rags
H. Wand
Ihe
Mrs. H. Melody
Miss Rose Melody
Noxious Weed Cutting Deadline Set By Law
A new law requires cutting noxious weeds by August 15 with August 1 as the start for certain duties. Township trustees must ensure roadway weeds are cut or owners pay for destruction costs. County supervisors will oversee highway weed control if property owners fail to act.
Evening wrap of gauze with velvet bow details
The text describes an ornate evening wrap worn over a white charmeuse evening gown. It notes gauze fabric, a pretty flower print, tie sleeves with cuffs and velvet ribbon bows, and a collar of ostrich feathers, highlighting its decorative, non practical purpose.
Growths Banned by Law to Be Mowed by City
Supervisors plan to hire men to mow the growths banned by the law and to charge the cost to the affected property.
Tabor Construction Wins Mew Sewer Extension Contract
Tabor Construction Company was awarded the contract to construct the Dry Run sewer extension at an adjourned city council meeting. Bids opened Monday. Tabor bid nearly ten thousand dollars lower than the next bidder. Additional paving projects on Commercial and Miles streets were approved for concrete paving this fall.
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Tabor Construction Company
Tabor Company
Commercial Street
Rock Island Tracks
Miles Street
McKinley Street
Falis Avenue
GENERAL MARKETS AND LIVE STOCK REPORTS
Market news from Chicago and Kansas City notes unsettled conditions with showers and higher corn futures. Wheat futures gain on weak exports with tighter sentiment. cattle and hogs show mixed openings with receipts around thousands at Kansas City and Omaha. Livestock markets open slow to steady with cattle and sheep under pressure from wider packer selling.
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Chicago
Aus
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Argentina
Devember
Nostade
Dt Fem
Todd
Tomehed
Kansas City
Sansas City
Ang
Tolyy
Wit
TAO Sao
TAOS
Elouth
South Omaha
Omaha
Neb
Aig
Union Stock Yards
Saatena
Ane
Awan
Chicago Produce and Grain Prices and Dairy News
Chicago market report lists varying cash wheat prices and assorted No numbers for red, white, and yellow corn and grain products. Butter and eggs steady. cheese and dairy items show irregular moves. poultry prices firm. potatoes unsettled with 50 car receipts.
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Chicago
Waterloo
Ross
Jay Jay
Todargr
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Une
Ae Dad Ted
Lamson Bros. & CO
Chicago Board OF Trade
Marsh Llace
Wrather
New York
Louis
Minneapolis
Walvese
H.W
N.S
N. S
Dee Toyg
Ganz
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