Destructive Hail Storm Strikes Grundy County
A severe hailstorm swept Grundy County centering near Grundy Center on August 15. The storm traveled 10 to 12 miles, four miles wide, with hail as large as eggs and winds that shattered windows and damaged crops. Across the path, corn fields were stripped or ruined and many live animals were harmed, with widespread property damage and loss of pay for workers due to time lost from illness and injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Grundy
Diehl
Merital Tonic Digestive Ad Promises Health Boost
A vintage advertisement urges readers in the area to use Merital Tonic Digestive for general weakness fatigue and poor appetite. It claims the tonic supports digestion builds appetite and enriches blood and notes Henderson Drug Co as exclusive agents authorized by the American Drug & Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Drug & Press Association
Henderson Drug Co
Jesup Social News Includes Visits and Travel
Miss Clara Sherman of Chicago visits her mother in Jesup while Sam Shimer returns to St Paul after a month with friends. Walter Shoemaker departs for a Colorado vacation. J Bergen of Fargo visits Cedar Falls and his aunt. Various locals host relatives, tour, or travel to Omaha, Waterloo, Independence, and Michigan Wisconsin trips.
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Jesup
Clara Sherman
Chicago
Sam Shimer
St. Paul
Walter Shoemaker
Colorado
J. Hart
J. Bergen
Fargo
S. D
Cedar Falls
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Relief for Kidney Trouble
A vintage ad-style note claims many women suffer from backache headaches nervousness loss of appetite and poor sleep caused by kidney and bladder issues. It cites Foley Kidney Pills as a quick relief and return to health and strength, urging readers not to overlook them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Balent
Sintle
J. K. Joder & Son
Foley
J. K. Joder
Ben
City Sealer 15 Nears Completion of Work
Keokuk Iowa August 18 1900s report on the city sealer Gregory nearing completion of inspections with many scales and measures confiscated or corrected in local stores. He notes merchants welcome visits and that several cases of short weights were found and removed. The piece also recounts a prior tragedy involving Clara Weisenberger and a mother’s failed suicide attempt tied to a love affair with Jack Noel.
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Keokuk
Clara Weisenberger
Jack Nole
St. Louis
Jack
Clara
Tack
Jack Noel
Weisenberger
Bealer
Gregory
Waterloo
Mr. Gregory
Hudson Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Games
Hudson residents share visiting relatives in Waterloo and Marshalltown. Rev. Bodenham and Glenn Joder attended the Baptist Assembly at Iowa Falls. Miss Lois Starr returned home from Waterloo. Inez Bells visits her aunt in Marshalltown. Henry Mueller buys a Ford and learns to drive. Tony Berend visits at sister Mrs. John Kortick’s. Carl Mastain travels to Waterloo with him. Several families and groups spend Sundays and Mondays with relatives. An upcoming baseball game features married and single men of Hudson on the local diamond Delights include D. A. girls social at Miss Florence Sacks home. Clarence Wassom visits L. A. Wassor in Iowa City. Kemper McBride returns from Virginia. Lynder of Dubuque visits Henry Mueller. J. F. F. club meets with John McDowell. Mrs. Tom Cummings shops in Waterloo. Kenneth Ludwig returns to Waterloo after two weeks. R. R. Halleck visits Waterloo on business.
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Tony Berend
Waterloo
John Kortick
Carl Mastain
Anna, Feisner
Florence Watson
Carrie Hoeppner
Walter Beal
William O ' Sweitzer
Hudson
Walters
Ellen
Walterloo
Bertha
Jena
Margaret Wolthoff
Reinbeck
D. A
Mr. McBride
Virginia
Henry Mueller
Miss Lynder
Dubuque
John McDowell
Tom Cummings
Kenneth Ludwig
W. E. Shimer
R. R. Halleck
Virginia Beach abolishes police department on Sept 1
Norfolk dispatch reports Virginia Beach voters approve abolishing the police department as of September 1 after town council praise for reform. Town Sergeant A F Doster protests, claiming his leadership ended Sunday whisky sales and gambling, and argues vigilance is needed to maintain the conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginia
Virginia Beach
A. F. Doster
Woman Bitten Five Years Ago Goes Mad
Mrs Amanda Irwin a widow was admitted to Hellevue hospital on August 18 suffering hydrophobia the symptoms of which had remained hidden for five years Neighbors say she was bitten by a mad dog in 190 She had slow inoculation then and it finally flared into an acute attack She attacked a policeman and a surgeon had to use a straightjacket to move her to the hospital Her case is hopeless
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amanda Irwin
Hellevue Hospital
Dmgatores
Bradpeed
Ader
Frenches May Yield Elopement Figures In Mass Court
In Springfield Massachusetts Aug 1 reports say reconciliation between Mr and Mrs John Edward Paul Geraghty and Mrs Geraghtys parents Mr and Mrs Tuck French is expected soon. Friends noteRelatives are warming toward the elopement and hope for guidance from Mrs French Van derbilt the bride’s aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
John Edward Paul Geraghty
Taft Friends Urge Action on Agriculture Dept Shakeup
Washington Aug 18 President Tafts close advisers urge a shakeup in the agriculture department to oust Secretary Wilson and reorganize the department to enforce the pure food law. Dr Wiley would get a stronger hand while McCabe and Dunlap are criticized for hampering enforcement. Congress is startled by the lax prosecutions and advisers warn Taft may act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Taft
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
McCabe
Wiley
White House
Moss Committee
Congress
Cabal
Dunlap
Partment
Department
Negro Attacked Syrian Girl In Ogden Iowa
In Ogden Iowa on August 18 a 25 year old black miner named Harry Parker was seized by an armed mob after allegedly attempting to assault Cecilia Court a Servian peddler. Parker surrendered to a mine foreman and was jailed in Boone due to fears of mob violence. The victim was taken to a farmer’s home and remained hysterical.
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Ogden
Cecilia
Harry Parker
Boone
R. G. Reed
Boone County
Ming No. 1
Sheriff Reed
Auto
Parker
J. W. Montague
Underwood Typewriter Models Sell Across Firms
Underwood offers two standard models for general use, No 4 and No 5, the latter adding four keys for fractions and special characters. A specialized Model No 3 provides wider carriage options from 12 to 26 inches for reports and statistics. Banks, railways, insurers, and corporations widely use Model 3, and Underwood leads sales among typewriter makers.
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KODAK
J.k.joder&son
Via
Rock Island Lines
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego Portland Tacoma Seattle
van Couver
MO. G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids, Ta
MR. A, L. Philleo
ST. Denis Groadway -Ang
Oulaine
Bath
St. Wintaylor & SO
Syndicate
Waterloo, Iona
Waterlea
Lows
Ruth Jeffers
Cedar Falle
Buck-master
Ed Freed
Hoppenville
Sami Freed
Hubbard
Gertrude Surain
Mayorsville
Lee Hawkins
Independence
A. St. Laird
Hart
Myron Peck
Waverly
Michigan
Wisconsin
Mar- Mage
Negro
Deck & Stewart Auto Tire
United States
Deck & Stewa
Stroebel Music House
East Fifth Street
Underwood Standard Typewriter
Underwood Typewriter Co., Inc
Bridge Street
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