Trial of Frank Smith in Soap Creek Hills slaying
Frank Smith stands trial in Centerville for the shooting of his cousin Mrs. Alice Gerlach at Unionville. Testimony from Dr. Applegate declares Smith sane, while witnesses describe a long feud marked by arson, threats, and prior violence amid a landscape of family strife and rumors of killer acts.
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Frank Smith
Alice Gerlach
Genterville
Dec
Iraik Smith
Ww. Applegate
Mount Pressant Hospital
Applegate
Smith
Centerville
Cumberland
Unionville
Here
Bre
Allea Gerlach
Appanoose County
Soap Creek
Gerlach
Soap Creek Hills
Smiths
Sarop Smith
Frank
Dick Smith
Alice
Mrs. Gerlach
S. Gerlach
Mexico
Brown Company Making 2000 Pairs Skates Weekly
The Brown Skate Company of Webster City plans to produce 2000 pairs of skates per week with orders for 20000 ahead. A large Chinese dealer in Tianjin requested their catalog and price list as the firm expands its market beyond the United States. The company recently turned down a $5000 order due to capacity limits.
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Webster Ily
Dec
Brown Skate Company
Webster City
Tentrin
Hina
Brown Company
Unio
Trial Shocks Soap Creek Hills as Smith Case Draws Crowds
Centerville courtroom swells with hundreds as the Smith family tragedy unfolds. Jim Smith, accused of shooting Mrs. Gerlach, argues family superstition and insanity theories fueled by generations of slan lore and heavy drinking. Witnesses describe dreams, strange birds, and ill fortune preceding the fatal gunfire.
Testimony Closed in Villisca Slender Trial
In Red Oak on December 9 the slander suit against Wilkerson concluded after 24 days of testimony. Judge Hockafellow warned against demonstrations as witnesses faced questions about a potential payoff to alter testimony. Jones, a key witness, denied authorizing any payment through his lawyers, while attorneys clashed over who instigated the Villisca automobile incident connected to Mrs. Willard's testimony.
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Red Oak
FLFP
Wilkerson
Jones
Jos
Attorn
Atttorney
Jim Jackkinson
Watching Plans Of Legislators Watching Plans Of Legislators
Prediction runs that the Thirty-seventh Iowa general assembly will be conservative and economy minded with a short session. Proposals expected include constitutional prohibition, highway commission impact, primary law changes, state printing and binding reforms, and possible abolishment or curtailment of boards. Legislators arrive to scout trends and arrange housing ahead of the January session start.
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Hex Moines
General Assembly
Good Reads
Commission
Itan
Clement EF. Kimball
iCouncil Bluffs
Supreme Court
BR. W. Garrett
State Board of Parole
Board of Control
Parole Board
Educational Survey Commission
State Superintendent of Schools
State Board of Education
State Superintendent
Berry Penn Fullback May Pace Court Martial
Philadelphia reports J Howard Berry Penn fullback and noted All American candidate faces court martial for failing to report for drills at the First regiment armory after being ordered by Captain Br. F. Uetsler.
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Berry
PENN
May Pace
Philadelphia
J. Howard Berry
BR. F. Uetsler
Return of First Iowa Troops Inches Toward Des Moines
The First Iowa infantry and the First battalion of Iowa field artillery are expected to return within two weeks. Barracks at Fort Des Moines are prepared for muster out, with heating and comfort for troops. Des Moines plans a reception, though soldiers may stay four to five days to be mustered out, after a long border voyage from Brownsville.
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Des Moines
Dac
Iowa Infantry
Iowa Field Artillery
Fort Des Moines
Logen
Brownsville
Man Seeking Jail Too Hungry Finds Work Instead
New York December 9 Jerome Hargaden of Congers Rockland County avoids jail by a grant from Police Justice Hawley of Granton who assigns him a job. Hargaden asked not to be arrested for vagrancy, saying he cannot find work and is hungry. He later broke a glass window at George Fay's hothouse and was arrested. The judge instead gives him a job chopping timber and orders him to pay Fay four dollars for the damage once he earns it.
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New York
Isend
Jerome Hargaden
Congers
iRockland Cownty
Hargaden
Fay
W C F N Wing Quit For 6000 Cheating by False Pretenses
Vinton Iowa December ninth jury awarded the plaintiff six thousand dollars in the W C F N case after alleged promises of a right of way across a farm were not fulfilled. The decision is appealable to the supreme court. Other court notes include Waterbury cheating by false pretences and local assault verdicts. Knights Templar elect officers were named Cyprus commanders and a city ordinance cuts water and light rates by about twenty percent starting January first. A Vera Hurst and Harold Bridge wedding occurred on South Washington Street with plans to reside on a Big Grove township farm.
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Tda Grove
Dee
Ida County
Danbury
State of Iowa
J. FP
Waterbury
ANL
M. Pavey
Cedar Township
Whs
Justice Court
Cc. C. Smith
Knights Templar
Offivara
Cyprus
K. Fo
Asylum
M. Reeve
B. C
W. C. Pry
A. Ruhl
Co. G
J. A. Bills
Hugh Mossman
Eckles
Wi. J
Culver
I. W
W. T. Woods
J T. Alice
South Washington Street
Vera Hurst
Harold, Bridge
F. M. Warren
The
Christian Church
John Hurst
Thomas Bridge
Beat Forever Beating Ills Through Simple Health Advice
A compact fragment urges readers not to push too hard and to avoid constipation stomach trouble and headaches while battling colds. It emphasizes restraint, good breath, and steady health habits to overcome ailments.
Cascarets promise health to sleep and wake in vigor
Tonight sira Take Cascarets and enjoy gentle cleansing for head and bowels. Wake with clear head sweet stomach fresh breath and energy. Cascarets avoid liver shock or bowel gripe unlike salts pills or calomel. Mothers may give sick children Cascaret anytime without harm.
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Cross
Instantaneous Water Heater Promises All Day Hot Bath Water
Dayton Manufacturing Company of Dayton Ohio advertises the Instantaneous Nou Vent Pipe Water Heater for bathtubs. It claims instant hot water any hour day or night with no waiting. Dealers can install on a thirty day trial and request a booklet for full particulars.
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Dayton Manufacturing Company
Dayton
Ohio
Farmer Takes Back His Runaway Wife
Chicago dispatch reports near Ramey Pennsylvania farmer John Churilla confronted his estranged wife and her farmhand lover at 450 North Upton Avenue. After tense reunion he forgave past grievances and agreed to reclaim wife and companion to return to the farm, promising comfort and a shared life.
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Farmer
Chicago
John Churilla
Ramey
Patieot
John Zyoborov
North
Upton Avenue
Lulu Burt
Louise Hazzard
John
Zyoboron
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds. It claims two hourly doses up to three total, opening nasal passages, easing headache and feverish symptoms, and costing 25 cents at any drug store. The copy emphasizes ease of use and taste, urging readers to obtain the genuine product.
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Pape
St Jacobs Oil advertised as painless rheumatism cure
An old fashioned ad touts St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism, claiming instant relief of pain, stiffness, and swelling. It asserts most cases require only external treatment, promotes a free trial bottle, and lists conditions like sciatica and backache as benefitting.
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St. Jacobs
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