Death toll in Davenport family tragedy echoes in Denver
After the funeral of her father Charles Friedrich in Davenport, Mrs. Bertha Peters dies in Denver, leaving the Petersen family in shock. Pneumonia and tuberculosis plagued her for over a year, with a mountain-air remedy futile. Her body shipped east as A T Petersen heads to Davenport for the funeral.
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Charles Friedrich
Davenport
Bertha Petars
Denver
Colo
Messrs
A. T
A. H. Petersen
West Fifth Street
West Liberty
Peters
A. T. Petersen
Dasenport
One‑Arm Youth Defends Woman at Circus Grounds
Glen Dunbaugh, a one armed youth, was arraigned in police court on a charge of disturbing the public quiet after Clyde Galvin accused him of striking. Dunbaugh admitted striking Galvin but said he acted after Galvin insulted a lady at circus grounds. Judge Meyers continued the case for sentence and released him on his own bonds.
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Glen Dunbaugh
Clyde Galvin
Dunbaugh
Colvin
Meyers
Rock Island agent arrested with $800 in Iowa
Mason City Iowa August 20 3 W Cooper an agent for the Rock Island Railroad at Marble Rock was arrested as he tried to escape with 800 in cash belonging to the Rock Island. He is said to be wanted in Montana for allegedly stealing 6600 from the Northern Pacific railroad. Montana officers took him in charge and will return him to Montana.
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Mason City
W. Cooper
Rock Island Railroad
Marble Rock
Rock Island
Montana
Northern Pacific Railroad
Warning to the Doctor About a Child's Adenoid Surgery
Medical Review cautions doctors against advising parents to redo adenoid removal based on momentary forgetfulness. The piece notes a year after the operation the child suffers impeded nasal respiration and discusses professional standards for post-operative assessment and guidance.
Drunken Gambler Killed in Home Attack
Lead aug 20 report says J W Ross professional gambler was shot and killed at his wife home late last night. Wm Yeager roamer in the house is under arrest. Ross had deserted his wife three years ago and she keeps a boarding house. Ross allegedly forced entry and attacked his wife while intoxicated. Mrs Anna Hurlburt tried to intervene when Ross turned on her. Yeager fired two shots, both hitting Ross.
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Lead
M. D
J. W. Ross
Wm. Yeager
Ross
Anna Hurlburt
Toomer
Rosa
Unenthused Diggby and the dreadnought remark
A Birmingham Age Herald quip notes Diggby showed little interest when asked about the latest dreadnought, joking that he is married, implying reduced enthusiasm for naval arms.
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Diggby
Birmingham Age-Herald
First B Moose Birthday Celebrated by Progressives
Chicago hosts the first Progressive Party birth celebration in Cook County and Illinois. State and national organizers back the Aug 34 event drawing delegates from five states. Riverview Park hosts the open air meeting with a banquet for notable Progressive figures and a song program. Miss Jane Addams, Henry F. Allen, and Charles W. Mere ram are among speakers.
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Chicago
Cook County
Progressive Party
Althoweh
Jann Addams
Garefield
Ohio
Henry F. Allen
Kin. Bas
Siderman
Charles WH. Mere Ram
Chieuge
The Hot Water Canning Guide for Fruits and Vegetables
A practical overview of hot water canning methods for fruits vegetables and other kitchen products. It covers equipment jar preparation timing blanching and sealing tips for a wide range of produce including corn tomatoes beans beets carrots rhubarb apples pears grapes peaches and more.
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Pure Food Commission
Wanton Destruction of Birds Pictured by Senator in Speech
Senator George P. McLean of Connecticut urged the senate to pass the tariff provision banning import of bird plumage. He denounced the feather trade, criticized ignorant women who support it, and urged strict import guards to protect migratory birds and safeguarding crops. He cited Dr Field on prosecutions of milliners and argued game birds would not be affected by the law.
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Washington, D. C
George P. McLean
Connecticut
Senate
McLean
Germany
Dr. Field
Massachusells Game
Field
Berlin
London
Paris
Finance Committee
Russia
Young People Alliance elects Waterloo man at convention
At the annual Young People's Alliance convention in Chautauqua Park Coliseum, Waterloo born Miss Viola Nolte and Cedar Falls, Dysart, and Dubuque residents are named as officers for the next conference year. Morning sessions feature prayers, Bible study, and remarks on Barnabas. The event ends with a meal and reflections on labor rights.
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Young People's, Alliance of Teh Evangelical Sae
Chautaigua Park
Frev
J. H. Engl
Mason City
J. A. Haehjen
Waterland
Mary Schmidt
Waterloo
Viola Nolte
Cedar Falls
John Guyer
Dysart
Lillis Goenze
Duluque
G. P. Cawell
la Porte
F. J. Haas
van Horn
Ceu
Jimn
Dg. Schwab
Barnabas
Market news and price data from Chicago and Waterloo listings
Bullish cables lift wheat in Chicago with strong demand and tight supplies, while oats and corn show varied shifts as weather stays warm. Hog, cattle, and lamb markets rise on light offerings. Waterloo shows flour, grain, and farm product ads with extensive price notes and local listings.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Germany
Canadian Northwest
Classifieds and notices from Waterloo area ad page
A dense classified page lists ads for two boys wanted steady work, rental a steam heated flat at 315 Iowa St, used Franklin touring car for sale, acreage near west Waterloo with farm land pricing, a 50 acre farm adjoining city limits with house and outbuildings, and a public notice for Nancy Bishee's last will and testament with a court hearing set for September 15, 1912 in Black Hawk County Iowa.
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Kansas City
Ae Cattie
Bo Je
Kossuth
Hancock
Iowa
National
Bank
Titonke
South Omaha
Nesse
J. J. Cosgrove
Ti- Omaha
Neb
Tonka
Texas
Chicago
Lewis Miller
West 4Th St
West Side
City of
Waterloo
Lewis Miner
Westith St
State of
Black Hawk County
Nancy Bishee
Fred
Pettit
Charcoal and bacon remedy for ice box odors
A short tip recommends placing a piece of charcoal in the ice box to absorb odors. If the ice box sits on the porch where ants enter, place a small piece of bacon on the lowest shelf to lure ants, then remove the bacon daily to clear them away.
Wealthy realty dealer found asphyxiated in Chicago home
John Lapperre a 39 year old wealthy real estate dealer was found asphyxiated in the basement of his north side Chicago home. A hose was disconnected from a gas stove and the jet left open. He had left home after dinner the previous evening and was not heard from until his body was discovered by family today.
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Chicago
John Lapperre
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Chicago Board OF Thade
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Marsh-Place
Vor
Mousshold Gesds
Call
Jefferson &T
Forale
Goode
Jefferson Bt
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W. 5Th Bt
N. S
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Commercial St
Alao Barn
Randolph St
Wellington
Qatar
LaPorte
City
Waltera Poultry. & Simpson
West Fourth St
F. O. Canfield
Missoula
Mont
B. A. Rice
South Hare Clay St
Arkansas
Minnesota
Jersey
Union Stock Yards
Fegel Weiss En Pitts
Pegi Gee
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B.aodt
Care Courier
Tion
Broadway
Bargain
Et Street
Western Union Telegraph Co
Iowa St
Elk
Franklin
Cramer & Son
West Park Avenue
Western Ateers
Lewes
van Pelt-Mayne Co
van Pelt-Mayne Co, Phone 1800; Tavch
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