Atkins Heard A Murder Recital Involves Kelly Case
George W. Atkins state agent and deputy sheriff in Harrison county recalls Kelly confession related to the Mooré family murder in Vil liscaux cases. Kelly, Liverpool native educated explept shorthand writer, was acquitted at Red Oak hearing after detailing a chilling narrative to lawmen. Atkins notes Kelly’s mental strain and the dramatic jail time, with the preacher later in Chicago seeking damages for his imprisonment.
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George W. Atkins
Lyn G. J. Kelly
Villiscaux
Mooré
Asi
Kelly
Harrison County
Logan
Atkins
Sherif
Atting
Chicago
Iowa
Liverpool
England
Mr. Awtkins
Cail
Moore
Red Oas
Harner
Reformatory
Havner
Pioneer Sioux City Barber Carvell Dies at 64
John J. Carvell a veteran Sioux City barber who estimated he shaved 250000 faces died Wednesday in Clinton Iowa while visiting his sister Mrs. Catherine Rodman. Cancer caused his death after he operated a barber shop in Sioux City for over four years and led the Toy barber shop for years until a fire destroyed the Toy building. He retired last August due to ill health.
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Sioux City
John J. Carvell
Clinton
Catherine Rodman
Cornell Defeats Iowa in Tarp Time Basketball
Cornell college beat the University of Iowa 37 to 32 on Iowa City campus in the third game of a three game series. Earlier contests this week ended 52 to 20 and 24 to 16 in favor of Cornell.
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Cornell
Iowa University
Towa City
Cornell College
University of Iowa
Tasig
Romance Loses Mistletoe Aid As Market Fails
Florists report scarce mistletoe this season due to floods hampering shipping from the south. The piece traces mistletoe’s folklore from Scandinavian myth to its use as a romantic emblem, noting artificial substitutes lack the charm and meaning of naturally sourced berries.
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Texas
Noted Clergymen to Attend Sacred Heart Church Reopening
Archbishop Keane and Rev. William Kirby of Washington University lead a gathering of noted clergy at Sacred Heart Catholic church Sunday evening for the formal reopening. The event, starting at 7 30 p m, follows recent redecorating and extends a cordial invitation to all interested.
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Dubuque
William Kirby
Washington University
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Keane
J. M. Molloy
Novel features for next pet stock show
The Waterloo Pet Stock association has arranged a show from Jan 21 to 28 in the old Case Dairy building on Mulberry street beside the interurban. It will be educational and open to all, featuring rabbits cavies and pigeons. Demonstrations will cover removing rabbit pelts for fur and skins dyed to imitate Hudson seal mole skin and mink. association secretary W H Lowderman 2821 Lafayette st offers information on handling these animals.
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Waterloo Pet Stock Association
Case
Mulberry Street
W. H. Lowderman
Lafayette Street
Mother of New a Victim on Stand
In Los Angeles on December 19, twelve jurors were sworn to try Harry New Jr. for the murder of his sweetheart Freda Lesser in July. Mrs. Alice Lesser, Freda’s mother, testified of her daughter’s youth and love for New, describing their courtship and a ride that preceded Freda’s disappearance. Police said New drove to Central Station with Freda’s body in a closed car, supposingly after killing her in Topanga canyon, while authorities prepared to offer statements from New in court.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harry
New, Jr
Freda’ Lesser
Allha
Freda Laser
Alice Lesser
Hyetaria
Lesser
Hall of Justice
Craig
New
Miss Lesser
Lecomple Davis
Jud &. Rush
John L. Richardson
Davidson
Freda Lager Siete
Topanga Canon
Surrener
Bonuses to Employes of Chicago Concerns
Chicago December 19 The National City company grants all employes a Christmas bonus of 10 percent of yearly salaries, totaling 15 percent for L.8 yen. Hyde Park State bank and Depositors State Savings bank give 1 cent? per cent bonuses. Independence State bank offers a graduated bonus up to 10 percent by length of service. 8 Rosenbaum company 5 percent bonus. Elliott McGarraghy cheese dealers announce a 10 percent yearly salary bonus to all employes.
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Chicago
National City
Hyde Park State Bank
State & Savings Bank
Independence State Bank
Rosenbaum Company, Inc
Elliott & McGarraghy
North Wells Street
Cedar Falls School Costs Taxed To Plaintiffs
Court costs of 347.10 are charged to the Cedar Falls patrons in the J. B. Clay et al. suit against the independent school district. The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a lower ruling on the student teacher issue and will enter judgment for the defendants, meaning the plaintiffs must pay trial costs.
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J. B. Clay
Cedar Falls
Supreme Court
H. B. Boies
Canvass for Farm Bureau Slowed by Roads Condition
Cedar Falls reports the campaign to enroll farmers in the Farm Bureau of the state was extended into next week due to poor road conditions hindering travel. About 750 members were secured over three days, with further efforts planned as weather and roads improve.
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Farm Bureau
Cedar Falls
Scandal At Waterloo Theatre Ends In Domestic Revelry
A large Waterloo audience attended the stage play Scandal last night at the Waterloo theatre and left satisfied. A young woman visits an artist’s studio at a late hour and clashes with her parents over explanations as she claims she is secretly married to Pelham Franklyn. The second act brings risqué comedy and the third reveals the pair in love as the plot unfolds.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Theatre
Pelham Franklyn
Grocery price list fragment with assorted items
A partial old time grocery page lists items such as dark and light karo oil gal sizes, hand picked beans, rice, popcorn, noodles, and dairy products. Prices shown include 25 cents for 1 1b beans and 20 cents for noodles. The fragment is incomplete and lacks full context or dates.
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Friga
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Beatrix
Aladdin
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Sycamore Street
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Frank A. Holmes
Holmes
Exchange
Mr. McElhinney
Des Moines
United States
Lane- Moore Lumber Company
H. M. Havner
Cherokee
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Clay
O'Brien
Hillis Cafe
Mnala
Bowling Green
Ethel’ Gosnelli
Ethel
Traer
Black Hawk County Abstract Cof Hiea Crawford
Clara M. ” Sutter
West Side
Clara M. Sutter
Et Alto
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Normal
Henderson
East Side Market
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Commercial Street
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