Bennett Shot Leaves Negro Youth in Critical State
Tom Bennett, a Black youth, lies critically ill after a Monday afternoon shooting by Kenneth Farrell. Bennett underwent exploratory surgery at St Francis Hospital, with condition deteriorating. Farrell charged with assault with intent to do great bodily injury. bound over to district court on $500 bond after municipal court arraignment. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People demanded court investigation.
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Tom
Bennett
Kenneth, Farrell
Illinois ‘Central
St. Francis Hospital
Farrell
Ralph W. Travis
Kenneth Farrell
National Association For the Advancement of Colored Peoples
J. C. Beem
John H. Meyers
Death by Own Action Probable in Guernsey Man
William Bringmann, 33, of Guernsey, was found dead by hanging in a woodlot near his brother Albert’s farm. Officials say the death followed a love affair with a Chicago woman, though the woman’s name and the letter’s contents were not released. Bringmann was unmarried and disappeared after receiving the letter last Saturday.
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Wood
Montezuma
William Bringmann
Guernsey
Bringmann
Chicago
Albert
Fumes at 1609 Sycamore Street Cause Fire Alarm
Last night fumes from a sulfur source in a vacant apartment at 1609 Sycamore Street drove tenants to the street and triggered a fire alarm at 11 14 pm. A firefighter wore a gas mask to remove the smudge on the second floor. no damage reported. Fly-Tox earns Cuban award for quality and effectiveness.
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Sycamore Street
Editor Flanders conviction stirs Soperton crime tale
Editor H. M. Flanders of The Soperton News survived two assaults after criticizing bootlegging in Treutlen County. His wife, a 17 year old son, and a 32 year old daughter run the paper in his stead while he remains largely bedbound. A first assailant was sent to the penitentiary. authorities arrested others connected to the attacks. Flanders vows to continue preaching law and order.
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Soperton
H. M. Flanders
Soperton News
Flanders
Treutlen
W. F. Flenders
Emanuel County
Law and Order
Fight over road extension pits Cedar Falls and Waterloo
Heirs of James M Rownd consult a lawyer to halt the proposed cut from Iowa State Teachers College to Waterloo in a renewed fight. A two hour session pitted Cedar Falls Chamber of Commerce against the board of supervisors over benefits and feasibility, with both sides unmoved by the other.
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Iowa State Teachers College
Waterloo
James M. Rownd
Rownd
Board of Supervisors
Cedar Falls
Road plan gains support for public interest
A majority of the board of supervisors favor opening the new road in the public interest while automobiles and travel differ little in effect. Separately, plans are underway for the first agricultural census of the world.
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Board of Supervisors
How to Banish Piles with Dr Leonhardt’s Hem-Roid
Thousands praise Dr. Leonhardt the physician who discovered a common sense remedy for piles. The internal treatment claims to remove the cause and relieve misery without surgery. Wangler Bros and all druggists sell Hem-Roid with money back guarantee.
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Dr. Leonhardt
Leonhardt
Wangler Bros
Clear Skin Promise by S. S. S. Blood Remedy
Physicians link pimples boils and eruptions to systemic imbalance. A testimonial from Mrs W Barker Cincinnati Ohio touts S. S. S. as cleansing impure blood boosting energy and restoring health. The ad claims S. S. S. formed from fresh roots of medicinal herbs and sold in two sizes at drug stores.
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Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
S. S
All Clad to Hike But Ride Tempts Two Colfax Girls
Janet Owens and Colene White of Colfax Indiana set out early yesterday to hike to Cedar Falls to arrange entry for the fall term at Iowa State. The pair hoped to reach the university with ample time to complete admission steps and secure housing before the semester begins.
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Janet Owens
Colene White
Colfax
Cedar Falls
Iowa State
Teachers college girls hitchhike to Waterloo visit
Two female students from a teachers college left by foot but a passing motorist picked them up and drove them to Waterloo arriving at 3 p m They visited Grace and Mabel Henney at 317 Eleventh Street East Miss Owens and Miss White wore hikers garb and carried a small amount of baggage in a hand luggage style grip
Walkers Begin Cedar Falls Route Home Tomorrow
The travelers moved to Cedar Falls this morning and plan to hoof it home starting tomorrow. Weather observations are recorded at about 5,000 locations nationwide.
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Cedar Falls
United States
Allenrhy Special Formula No. 2 promises relief from neuritis
An advertisement touts Allenrhy Special Formula No. 2 capsules as a solution for neuritis and sciatic nerve pains. It claims rapid reduction of pain within 24 hours and asserts the product treats gouty and rheumatoid arthritis type swelling without harmful drugs. Robert Drug Co. is noted as a seller.
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Robert Drug Co
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Pats
Cuba
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Kentucky
Coal & Lumber
K.M. Flanders
Raymond Lee
Dr Scholl
Carl Bickley
Pioneer Bank
R. J. Carroll
Pioneer Natl. Bank Bidg
Waterloo Bulb Farms
LaPorte Road
MAC Roe Nets
Payl Dayis Dry Goods Co
Helms Clothing CO
East Fourth Street
Merida
Paris Heels
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