Tragic Island murder spree shocks Iowa community
On Holman Island near Onawa Iowa a man named Bill Barnes allegedly killed five members of the Wilbur Johnson family and then died by suicide. The Johnsons were longtime residents of the Missouri River island community seven miles west of Onawa. Authorities describe a brutal shotgun attack in the Johnson home with Barnes’s suspected motive tied to romantic entanglements involving Mrs. Jones. The victims include Wilbur Johnson Mrs Wilbur Johnson a son age 11 Mrs Clay Jones age 24 and a two year old child. The aftermath left neighbors and relatives to arrange burials as investigators piece together a sequence of events from the grim scene.
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Bill” Barnes
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Bill" Barnes
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Sioux City
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Omaha
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Little Sioux
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Johnson Farm
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Tragic Self-inflicted Shooting At Home Discovered
A man sat in a kitchen chair and discharged a public safety item using a toe trigger. The device was tied to a shoestring and his toe, with the blast killing him. Neighbors found the body early Saturday morning and alerted officials.
Traer Postmaster Resigns and Local Deaths Reported
Traer Postmaster resigns amid local staffing notes while a three year old, Julai Leder, dies from a penholder accident after a fall in Gladbrook. County Clerk Willard Russell returns to duties in Toledo, with Giger serving as deputy. Also reported: two marriages of returning soldiers Glen W. Witwer to Miss Maria Tee and Sophia Holubar to Albert J. Kosnar near Marshalltown and Clutter respectively.
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Weiter
France
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Willard Russell
Tams County
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Toledo
Giger
Julai Leder
Jacob Baler
Gladbrook
Ieco
Marshalltown
Glen W. Witwer
Jules
Allison
Maria Tee
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Albert J. Kosnar
Clutter
Eap Dodge
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Danderine promises quick dandruff relief in ad copy
An advertisement claims Danderine erases all dandruff after one or two applications. It urges rubbing into the scalp with fingertips and suggests buying a small bottle at drug stores for a few cents to stop itching and hair loss.
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Teemsien
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Caution
This old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It claims gentle cleansing of the stomach liver and bowels, advises doses by age, warns against counterfeits, and urges mothers to ask their druggist for the genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Syrup of Figs
California Fig Syrup Company
Nation's Dead and Wounded List From War Department
The War Department released totals of 2 172 names by classification including 28 from Iowa. Killed in action 123 died of wounds 156 died of accident and other causes air plane accident 1 died of a in line with listed units and towns. Wounded severely 34 Wounded undetermined 8 Wounded slightly 852 Missing in action 0 103 total. Names span several units and places with many individuals such as Major Guy S. Byewer Sergeant origins in West Virginia and Iowa towns across the nation.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Foley
How Many Tires Does Your Car Need To Go 10000 Miles
An advertising piece argues that a heavy or stiff car wastes tire mileage, claiming the Franklin car, at about 2445 pounds with flexible construction, uses fewer tires and delivers better mileage. It touts 20 mpg gasoline, smoother ride, and lower operating cost as proof of its efficiency and value.
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Franklin
Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Advert 30 Cent Claims
Sore Ost Colds Wizard Oil offers quick relief for sore throat chest colds and deep seated colds. Rub on chest to loosen cold overnight. Also marketed for sprains bruises earache toothache cold sores and sore feet. Wizard Liver Whips are pink pills sold at 30 cents with a money back guarantee.
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Hamlin
Coughs and Colds Quickly Relieved Promise Nostalgic Remedy
Advertising celebrates a fifty year cough and cold remedy trusted by families. The copy notes widespread druggist sales with a Pots bottle in medicine cabinets and urgency for quick relief. Available in 60 cent and 1.20 dollar sizes.
Bowels Acting Properly They Ought to
Constipation can cause waste retention and health problems. Dr King's New Life Pills are promoted as reliable and mild. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Prescription for Liver and Bowels
A longtime physician promoted Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid. The olive colored tablets, made from vegetable ingredients with olive oil, were sold in boxes 10 and 25 cents. The ad claimed they cleanse toxins, improve complexion, and replace calomel for regular use. Thousands of women and men used them to keep the system in good condition.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
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