From Greece to America a man named Kerjakedes rises
Sioux City feb 23 mr and mrs pete nerlakedes and daughter poleimen travel to new york then to sparta greece to see ker jakedes mother in ill health they will stay four months this is his second return from greece since 1896 he left as a boy of 13 after borrowing to come to america he built wealth owning alpha and fete candy kitchens starting with 25 cents and half meals on the voyage the tale recalls his early struggle and eventual success before the nerlakedes brothers moved to sioux city in 1901 ending with this note on their roots and business ascent
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Sioux City
Pete Nerlakedes
Poleimen
New York
Sparta
Greece
Kerjakedes
Alexander
Lincoln
Neb
Keriakedes
America
Alpha Candy Kitchen
Fete
Louisville
Little Pete
War Memorial at Forest City Wins by Small Margin
Forest City voters approve a $50,000 soldiers memorial in a city hall form by 18 votes 842 yes 324 no. Women led the victory with a 4 to 1 margin over men 131 207 and 213. Workers campaigned throughout the day for both sides to boost turnout. The building will include a public library public room council chamber fire station and gymnasium.
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Forest City
Pran
Noontime Robbers Strike Dubuque Offices
In Dubuque Iowa February 23 thieves entered the B I building during the noon hour and robbed Dr S F Lindsay on the second floor of currency and checks then moved to the Leonard Lumber company on the third floor stealing more currency and a 257 50 check. The offices were deserted and apparently unlocked. Police say neither was locked.
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Dubuque
Dr. S. 5
Lindsay
Leonard Lumber Company
Too Much Publicity for Healing Mission
Rev. Wilfred Ernest Mann rector of St. Pauls Episcopal church appeals to Council Bluffs newspapers to stop sensationalizing the James Moore Hick son healing mission. He says he may cancel the event and has refused photo permission to any coverage.
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Council Bluffs
Wilfred Ernest Mann
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
James Moore Hickson
Three Girls Struck by Auto in Rock Island Crash
Davenport reports three girls struck by an auto driven by Joseph Fox of 1532 Fortieth Street Rock Island. At 2 pm Saturday on Twenty Street and Third Avenue. Miss Edna Meckel 21 dislocated elbow severe scalp wound gash near eye. Miss Florence Catlin 24 crushed chest internal injuries. Miss Muriel Harshman 24 side bruised. Fox swerved to avoid a truck. victims stood awaiting Bridge Line car. Meckel and Catlin suffered severe injuries. Catlin and Harshman expected to recover while Meckel not.
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Davenport
Joseph Fox
Fortieth Street
Hock Island
Twentieth Street
Third Avenue
Rock Island
Edna Meckel
Florence Catlin
Muriel Harshman
Fox
Miss Meckel
Marguerite Dean of Council Bluffs Jailed After Glittering Sojourn
Miss Marguerite Dean, 17, once the center of attention in Omaha’s bonton districts, enjoyed two weeks of luxury at Fontanelle and Blackstone hotels. She amassed suites and social attention before waking up in jail, receiving a 30 day sentence in Omaha.
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Council Bluffs
Marguerite Dean
Omaha
Bonton
Fontanelle
Blackstone
Marguerite
Buchanan Democrats Select Five Women and Three Men Delegates
Independence Feb 23 The Buchanan county convention named five women and three men as delegates to the state Democratic meeting in Des Moines. Delegates include Mary O'Brien C Goen and Mrs. Goen among others. The group approved Wilson’s achievements and praised women attaining citizenship. A later note reports J P Hamilton sale of 41 Poland China hogs averaging $166, with top price $60 and low $85, closing a schedule that exceeded $30,000.
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Independence
Wilson
A. L. McClernon
Goen
FC. Farrell
King
A. J. Dunlap
TLE
Halstead
J. Miller
Miller
Waletead
T. J. Ahearn
Mrs William Moffet Dies at Grundy Center
Grundy Center February 21 Mrs William Moffet died at her home Friday evening after illness. She leaves her husband two sons Dr Moffet of Dike and Howard Moffet in the newspaper business at Tildora two daughters Mrs Wood of Chicago and Mrs C T Rogers of this city seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Peter Knudsen a prosperous farmer died Friday morning at his home north of town leaving a widow two children James and Julia at home. Terman Hartenstein has word that his brother who lived near...
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Grundy Center
William Moffet
Dr. Moffet
Dike
Howard Moffet
Tildora
Wood
Chicago
C. T. Rogers
Peter Knudsen
Hel
James
Julia
Terman Hartenstein
Converse son dies at home in McMinnville
In New Hartford the death of a 10 year old boy named Converse is reported with few details. The boy, son of John Converse, lived with relatives in McMinnville Oregon before returning to his former hometown.
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New Hartford
Converse
John Converse
McMinaville
Ore
John R Gay Pioneer of Iowa Dies in Oklahoma City Okla
John J Gay a lifelong Iowan pioneer dies at his Oklahoma City home following a paralytic stroke in August He was born July 6 1849 in Guysville Wisconsin and moved west with his parents settling in Joliet then Cedar Township before Bruce Township Iowa His death follows a long Civil War service and a large family with seven children Mrs Addie H Gay survives with children including J F Gay La Porte City Cari Bo Gay Oklahoma City Dr uth Gay Oklahoma City Helen Meister Oklahoma City Blanch Jackson Moreland Wis Philip? Noted. Funeral in La Porte City Presbyterian church to be led by Rev John C Knox with burial in West View Cemetery.
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John R. Gay
Iowa
Oklahoma City
Okla
Porto City
J. K. Gas
Bruce Township
J. Gay
Ila Porte City
Presbyterian Church
Ima
John. C. Knox
West View Cementary
John J. Gay
Guysville
Joliet
Addie H. Gay
Cedar
Ohda
Mr. Gay
Oklahoma
F. M. Thompson Post
G. A. FL
la Porte City
Gay
F. Gay
Cari Bo Gay
Uth Gay
Helen Meister
Blanch Jackson
Moreland
Ohilw
Eugene Gay
John Gay
Spokane
Wash
Permanent Rheumatism Relief Promised by Blood Purifier S S S
An old advertisement claims rheumatism is a blood disorder and promotes S S S as a permanent solution. It argues external remedies give only temporary relief and urges readers to obtain the product from Swift Specific Co. and request a free medical advisory booklet.
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Jean
SS. S
Xpert
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Garissement
Real estate transfers and parcels in Waterloo and surrounding areas
Real estate transfers recorded in Black Hawk County include Bank and Trust Co transferring lot 6, block 7 Mowrey and McWilliams addition in Waterloo to Tamar J. Duke for a price around 3.5 dollars per value unit, along with multiple deeds involving Ella Hoberts and CGA assets in Waterloo and nearby towns. Other transfers reference properties in Waterloo original plat and Summit addition with various owners and tiny parcels, noting values and fractions of acres.
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Black Mawk County
Wloo. Bank & Trust Co
Tamar J. Duke
Mowrey & McWilliams Addition
Waterloo
Lev
Deer
Clement Wester
William I Weber
Nwig
Nelle M. Putman
Owius Jenks
Nely
Hey
Ella Hoberts
DL i. Condon
Fen Falls
Levi L. Stout
Behn
Penetrating Zemo Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An advertisement from The E. W. Rose Co promotes Zemo as a penetrating antiseptic liquid for eczema and related skin conditions. It claims rapid relief, non greasy formula, no staining, and availability from druggists with 35 cents for standard size and one dollar for extra large.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, OL
Nicotol Ad Claims to Help Quit Smoking
Advertises Nicotol tablets to curb tobacco craving and ease quitting smoking. Promises improved nerves and fitness with a steel-hound guarantee or money back. Urges readers to ask their druggist for opinions on Nicotol’s power to break the tobacco habit.
Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Ad Offers Flu Treatment
An old newspaper ad promotes Wizard Oil for influenza defense by nasal spray or gargle mixed with water, claiming it stops colds and sore throats. It also markets Wizard Liver Whips pink pills as a constipation and headache remedy with a money back guarantee.
Fragmented OCR tax record item with unclear names
Readable fragments mention names and figures but lack context. The text appears to be an OCR fragment from a legal or financial notice with numbers such as 3500.00 and partial names like Cedar and Wink. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable.
Bliss Native Herbs Tablets offer a tonic laxative claim
An old style advertisement promotes Bliss Native Herbs Tablets as a vegetable remedy to cleanse kidneys liver and bowels restore natural digestion without harsh pains. It touts a guarantee coupon sealed with Alonzo Bliss signature and sale through druggists in 260 doses for $1.00 and a smaller 0.50 option from A C Bliss Co Washington.
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Alonzo
Bliss
A. C. Bliss CO
Washington
Keep Looking Young With Olive Tablets Claim
A Ohio physician Dr Edwards touts Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel toner that renews vitality by clearing impurities. The tablets are presented as a substitute for calomel and sold in 10c and 25c sizes.
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Edwards
Olive Taciti
Ohio
Snake Oil Foshively Relieves Pain in Minutes
An advertised remedy claims rapid relief from rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and swollen joints with internal and external use for coughs colds throat and influenza. It boasts deep penetration and immediate effects, noting a test on leather and urging to buy only from Wangler Bros Co.
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Wangler Bros. Co
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