Newton Farmer Shot In Narrow Mystery Case
A puzzling Newton case centers on farmer Rahsher shot by two men during a street holdup. John Rahsher remains in hospital in precarious condition while his wife and family discuss possible divorce. Miss Holdsworth, linked to the incident, is nervous and prostrated. Two men fled. investigators released parolees who could not identify the assailants. Rahsher had cash and a draft on him. motive and full details remain unclear.
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Newton
John Rahsher
Robert DeWitt
Charles Stockton
Rah
Dalete Holdsworth
Keswick
Kilduff
Jasper County
Miss Holdsworth
Killdad
Boy Coasting Run In Front Of Auto Fatally Hurt
Don ald Carter nine year old son of John Carter of 47 Roberts avenue was fatally injured when a car driven by H Li Bechtel of 940 Grandview avenue struck him while he rode a sled across Roberts avenue at West Fifth street in Dubuque Iowa. He was taken to Mercy hospital and remained unconscious but showed slight improvement Monday morning.
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Dubugque
Roberts Avenue
Donald Carter
John Carter
H. Li. Bechtel
Grandview Avenue
Sunnv
Carter
West Fifth Street
Bechtel
Fifth Street
Mercy Hospital
Longtime Council Bluffs Resident Mrs Hammer Dies
Mrs Mary E Hammer aged 71 widow of John Hammer and Council Bluffs resident for 71 years died Monday morning at Mercy hospital from infirmities of old age. Born in Liverpool England on August 21 1836 she came to Council Bluffs in 1848. She is survived by two daughters.
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Iowa
Council Bluffs
Mary E. Hammer
John Hammer
Mercy Hospital
Soldier a Victim of Hallucination
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 17 Gordon Pierson overseas veteran hailed as Argonne hero sparked a citywide hunt for a supposed living relative Mrs Anna Connor after arriving from Chicago with wounds and stories of family deaths. Doctors blamed gas burns for hallucinations as police traced his tale to Buffalo and found no such people or events.
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Cedar Rapids
Gordon Pierson
Argonne
Pierson
Chicago
Anna Connor
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
South Side
Buffalo
N. Y
Vinton Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary
In Vinton Ja December 17 a large gathering marked the golden anniversary of Mr and Mrs J G Culp. About 100 relatives and friends shared baskets of food and a 1 o'clock dinner. J Arthur Young presented the couple with an electric library lamp. Hugh Mossman spoke, and the couple expressed thanks. The Culps have lived in Fenton County most of their married life, recently moving to Eden township. Twelve children born to the couple, some now in California, attended or sent regards. Also noted were local Eastern Star officers elected for the year, and a marriage of Miss Jessie Clime to Dale Davin in Harrison township.
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Vinton
J. G. Culp
J. Arthur Young
Culp
Beau- Ufa
A. Davin
Ives
Froom
France
F. M. Baker
Sparke
Con
Freezone corn and callus remover advertised product
A vintage ad touts a tiny bottle of Freezone that costs 30 cents and works instantly by applying a few drops to a corn or callus. It promises quick relief with no pain and can be removed easily by hand. The ad emphasizes ease and effectiveness for common foot ailments.
Manchester Lifts Fuel Regulations and Local News
Manchester Iowa December reports lifting crossing restrictions to boost business. Iowa Electric supplies fuel for two months easing lights and heat in the district. Hyperion Lodge Knights of Pythias initiates four candidates and plans events with officer elections noted. Manchester American Legion meeting and local court activity slated. real estate transfers include John Barnes to Charles Berry in Cedar Falls Campus addition.
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Geo. A. Newman
M. W
T. Jay Matthews
M. Ex
M. A. Gene Mullen
LG. Co
Yorun
C. G. J. J. McEwen
F. B. Bilatt
Manchester Post
Black and County Abstract Co
Dohn Barnes
Charles Berry
Cedar Falls
Waterloeiowa land transfers and social notes highlight town records
In Littleton Dec 17 Sophia Mann visited relatives in Water, and Ira Sankey's health is noted. Happenings include family visits from Freeport and Independence, a cordwood sale by A R Glyous in Chippewa Falls, and an oyster supper with a Methodist church Christmas program. The Waterloo area lists several land transfers and revenues for lot parcels in various subdivisions.
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Littleton
Mra
Sophia
Ross
Dubart
Freeport
Ira Sankey
Rhinehart Trebon
Independence
A. R. Glyous
Chippewa
Falla
Wis
Chas. McGloughlin
Music catalog items and prices from a classics listing
A fragment from a catalog lists vinyl records and prices including Yellow Dog Blues Talking titles, Arabian Nights, Trinity Choir pieces, Victor Chorus selections and songs such as It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, On the Banks of the Brandywine, Gentle Spring and You're Still An Old Sweetheart of Mine with prices ranging from 85 cents to 1.70 each. It reads like a sale page with multiple catalog numbers and composers referenced.
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Trinity Choir
Trinity
White Shepherds
Victor Chorus
Victor
Kathleen
the Brandywine
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Fou
Onsiline
AU Drugwista
Cunten
Ohio
Baker
Manchester
Iowa Electric Company
George H. McEwen
J. F. DicEwen
Dr. McEwen
California
George W. Dunham
District Court
PAGO
Wn Nn Co
B. Willams
Sam Pirovsky
Logan Dale Heights
Waterloo
Petraya Truesdell
Shank Lote K
Auditor Rainbow
Kentzelman
Fast Waterloo
Cesseeeas
Eightey
CG. J. Nelson
Blower's Addition
Phonograph Department
Bridge Street
Schumann-Heine
Enrico Caruso
Edison
Red Seal Records
Schumann-Heink
Taps
John McCormack
Picardy
Wer
Melba
Annie Laurie
Louise Homer
Eiede
Caruso
Tarentella Napolitana
Tarantella Sincera
Galli Curdi
S&s Ng
Lucia
Brazil
Gluck
Zim
Balist
Homer
JETS
Adeline
Granny
Weeping Willow Lane
Dance Records
Jerry
Victor Choris
Edison Recreations
Alabama
Carolina Sunshine
Shimmee Town
Royal Vagabond
Evan Williams
Eno
Fritz bRitouist
Emilio Fwegogorza
Jascha Heivets Violinist
Emmy Destini
Frances Alda
Galea Cect
Victor Record Certificate
Victor Record
Victor Records
Davidsons
Waterloos Center
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