Moonshine Still Unearthed in Hardin County Saga
A moonshine operation in Hardin County reveals a hidden site found by federal agents led by W T Poynter from North Carolina. A German housekeeper, his supposed lover, testified after a beating, guiding officers to a 60 gallon still and leading to multiple nearby stills in Hardin and Marshall counties. The case highlights a broader, nocturnal bootlegging network with several NC deserters involved and broad efforts to stamp out large scale whisky production.
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Bidora
Hardin County
Sherlock Holmes
W. T. Poynter
North Carolina
Poynter
Heker
Pidora
Gui¢rals
Alt
Marshall County
Bees Cause a Wreck Near Here
Pratt and family narrowly escaped injury when a swarm of bees filled the road. In dodging the insects the car left the road and damaged the axle. the family suffered many bee stings while the auto was wrecked.
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C. A. Pratt
Seinj
Pratt
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad in Michigan
Mrs A H Hall Caseville Michigan expresses gratitude for Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saying it saved their baby's life this summer. Mrs Mary Carrington Caseville Michigan notes long term use with always prompt relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Michigan
A. H. Hall
Caseville
Mich
Mary Carrington
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam Promoted for Diarrhea Relief
Advert reads Wakefeld's Blackberry Balsam as a safe remedy for diarrhoea dysentery infantum and cholera morbus. It claims quick action without constipation and asserts repeated cures when directions are followed, urging households to keep a bottle on hand for sudden attacks.
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Wakefeld
Pin Prick Causes Death of Iowa Clergyman's Wife
Shenandoah Iowa August 30 Mrs W H Jordan wife of Key Jordan pastor of the First Presbyterian church died at land hospital from blood poisoning caused by pricking a pimple in her face with a pin She was 50 years old Mrs Jordan born and raised at Vinton Iowa educated at Coe college Cedar Rapids The husband and four children survive She was taken to the hospital Saturday in critical condition the day after opening the pinprick.
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Shenandoah
Aus
W. H. Jordan
Key
World War Vets to Gather Next Week in Des Moines
World War veterans plan a Des Moines meeting next Thursday of the American Legion leaders. Delegates from posts statewide are expected. Featured will be an address by Theodore Reas, a prominent regional worker, as the organization reaffirms its principles and aims.
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Des Moines
Laws
American Legion
Rid Beverdh Ho
Law
Ned Sufidie
St. Louis
United States
Armerica
Holy Roller Divorce Suit Stirs Small Iowa Town
James V Zollars, jailed for immorality in Si ous City Iowa, sues for annulment of his 1900 marriage to Mrs Sarah J Zollars at Anthon Iowa alleging he was insane at marriage and under guardianship. The couple separated in September 1917 after Zollars and another Holy Roller, West Moore, served county jail terms.
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Sioux City
James V. Zollars
Holy Hollers
Sarah
Anthon
Zollarg
Zollars
West Moore
Holy Roller
Adel Girl Baby Tops Iowa Child Health Show
Des Moines August 30 Des Moines and Adel residents John Meek and Louise Kenrick won sweepstake prizes in the state fair baby health show. Jolotn scored 97.9 and Louise 98.3 with a record field of 200 entrants. Des Moines children won many prizes in multiple age classes including Kenneth Ren and Marguerite Sherman in the improvement class.
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Des Moines
John Meek
Louise Kenrick
Adel
Jolotn
Louise
Kenneth Ren
Marguerite Sherman
Jol Peck
Richard Swan
Chiss
Dolores Mictils
Dorothy Rowe
Judith
Nice Juntkin
Arlhain
Iowa
Tor
John
Meyer Pennington
Dexter
Whistle Welcomes Army Nurse Home at Shenandoah
Shenandoah Iowa Aug 20 The town hears a faint whistle call and Miss Della B Green Army nurse arrives home after a year nine months of service mostly spent in a muddy guarding post The whistle publicized the homecoming and the nurse visits her sister Mrs M Ayers before the town learns of her return, unlike other Shenandoah heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Della B. Green
Avery
Miss Green
Mudh
M. Ayers
Waterloo Population Soars Near Forty Thousand
Cedar Rapids figures trending high in a Census Guesser estimate from Newspaper Venture syndicate. The analysis, compiling city records and school enrollment data, places Cedar Rapids at about 64,085 residents, ranking fourth in Iowa, with Davenport rising in relative size.
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Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Ely
City Water Bureau
Iowa
Dubuque
Davenport
Stork Brings Triplets in Cedar Rapids Family
Cedar Rapids, Aug 30. Mr and Mrs Charles Milburne welcomed triplets today. Milburne already has 18 children from two marriages, all living at home.
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Stork
Cedar Rapids
Charles Milburne
Milburne
Essex car praised for speed endurance and charm
The advert highlights the Essex as easy to drive, fast, and durable. It claims high demand due to its qualities and social appeal, urging immediate consideration and urging readers to speak for their car without delay.
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Huntin County
Horsford
Wakefield
Adel Girl
Whistle
Sorinie
Pisgah
J. Wicks
W. S. Edmands
Oscar Jones
GaAs
South Oma
Bower of
Dixie
Brooks
Chamberlain's
Good
Gil Jefferson
Ctintae
Ant Tae
Waterloo
Clinton Poe
Ottumwit
Ase McQuay- Norrig
McQuay-Norris Mrc. Co
F. C
Vic
F.C
ADE PN
PWC
Nty
Kao
Essey Ees Bt
Essex
Peverill Motor Sales Co
Mulberry Street
W. A. Covell & Son
Baker’s Premium
Cedar Falls Union Mill Co
Saan
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