BIFFIN MURDER TRIAL PROGRESSES IN ESTHERVILLE
Estherville Iowa February 2 1917 Grant Giffin faces a murder trial for his aged father killed last October with the body placed on a pyre of cordwood and set afire in a case that features cross examinations and newly disclosed insurance and paper trail details.
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Estherville
Deso
Grant
Giffin
Giffn
Charles Murtagh
Alagna Bank
Resch
Roy Resch
Ringsted
Althey
Bearé
Rand
Tate
Mrech
Li O'Clotk
Liops
Kat
Gilbert Todd
Joliet
Riffin
Tme
Illinois
Giffy
H.W. Jensen
Ringted
Atorneys
Algona S
van Ness
Algona
Jensen
BE. Williams
CG. B. Murtagh
Alkona
Murtagh
Northwood's Fido Endures Long Fast
A Northwood dog survived two weeks without food or water after being left by a family visiting away from home. Found in a back room when the family returned, the malnourished animal had apparently remained indoors, avoiding loud barking and relying on the familiar rooms for sustenance. The neighbor who fed it previously believed it had escaped and did not search the house.
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Northwood
May Widen Scope of Amusement Tax
Des Moines reports a proposed 1 cent state tax on all admissions to theatres movies dance halls circuses wrestling venues and more with exemptions for fairs sports religious educational and charitable events. The bill by Senators Whitttore and Weaver aims to raise about 1 million annually and shift funding from general levies. Tax collection would mirror a 1 cent per 50 cent charge each admission ticket would carry the tax, payable to the state treasurer. Real estate transfers noted follow.
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Des Moines
Whitttore
Representative Weaver
Danderine Promises Hair Life Lustre and Thickness
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a beauty tonic for the scalp and hair. It claims the product freshens the scalp, reduces dandruff, and makes dull, thinning hair appear fuller and more vibrant. The copy appeals to readers seeking youthful brightness and abundant thickness, noting it is sold by druggists for 35 cents.
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Jess
Negroes Asked to Finance Appeal of Houston Riot Case
A movement to fund an appeal to the U S Supreme Court of the Houston riot case seeks funds from Black citizens. About 305 members of the Twenty fourth Colored Infantry were convicted in a Fort Sam Houston court martial for a riot in August 1917.
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Houston
Supreme Court of the United States
Twenty-fourth
Colored Infantry
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Masonic Hall
Mobile Street
Albany
George H. Woodson
Buxton
T. W. Bell
Fort Leavensworth
Texas
United States of America
Davenport
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Woodson
Infantry
Watched on the Coast Keystones at Waterloo Theatre
The Waterloo Theatre offers a corking week with Mor Beloved Villain and Kewpie Dolls. Wanda Hawley stars in a lively two part show The Girl Next Door and As You Like It. May Allison shines in The Marriage of Wat Ashe, a Metro film at the Paz.
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Joadajimen
Sexusen
Miss Hawley
Waterloo Theatre
Miss Bawley
Iarry Hastings
Waterloo
Wat Ashe
May Allison
Metro
Taken In Henry Walthall Stars At Waterloo
Henry B Walthall opens in Taken In at the Waterloo tonight marking his first local appearance this season The famed screen actor is starring in a new stage success written by Herbert Bashford and praised by Waterloo amusements as a major booking of the era
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Henry
B. Walthall
Waterloo
Walthall
Colonel
Herbert Bashford
Gray Hair Remedy Recipe From A L Paulson M D
A longtime New York City doctor shares a homemade gray hair remedy. Dissolve Orlax powder in two ounces of distilled or rain water, comb through hair. Box includes full directions and a gold bond guarantee. Claims to color hair without rub off or grease, making the user appear twenty years younger.
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A. L. Paulson
M. D
New York City
Wavy Drug Store
Pearson
Earthbound at Strand Theatre Opens Odd Photoplay
The Strand shows the unusual photoplay Earthbound by Beau King featuring a life after death plot with spirit forms and a dog, Czar, that mimics recognition and fear. Prairie Trail appears as a contrasting Romani outdoor thriller appealing to fans of suspenseful cinema.
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Beau King
Strand Theatre
Tom Mix Film Coming to Salace Theatre Thursday
The latest Tom Mix western produced by William Mix is set to premiere at the Salace Theatre on Thursday. The feature is touted as the greatest picture in which Tom Mix has appeared, according to Trenort.
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Prairie Trails
Tom Mix
William Mix
Salace Theatre
Trenort
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Eczema and Itching
A Cleveland based ad promotes Zemo as a safe antiseptic liquid that stops itching and soothes skin irritation. It claims to clear eczema pimples rashes and blackheads with overnight improvements. Sold by druggists in 35 cent bottles or a dollar for an extra large size from The E W Rowe Co Cleveland Ohio.
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E. W. Rowe Co
Cleveland
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