Iowa tragedy ends in mass murder suicide on Holman island
Infatuation for Mrs Jones sparked a brutal family massacre on Holman island near Little Sioux. Wilbur Johnson, his wife, two children, and a 2 year old were killed by Barnes who then killed himself. Neighbor found five bodies early Saturday. Barnes, a one-armed man, had long been seen around the Johnsons and is believed to have targeted Mrs Jones. authorities note no sign of a struggle.
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Onawa
Tan
Wilbur Johnson
Toleman Island
Jawa
Uie Nean Yiver Pevens
Here
Todas
Tvny
Membe Johnson
Sitiela
BU Tarnes
Wilbur Johenson
Johnsons
Clay Jones
Epes
Jone
Barnes
Missouri
bin [Irnes
Johnson
Miemoir
Jones
Ai? Barnes
Johnson Farm
Int
Taru
Bill” Barnes
Sioux City
Adems
Mondamin
Miss River
Little Si Ta
Ascay
Aeg
Agar
Red Cross
Weundel
France
Lenkt
Willard Tasertt
Taina
Taleo
Xer
Vet Ag
Jota Daher
Careald Escoft
Jacob Utedbrowk
Hawes
Tell
Marshalltown
Sophia Tlatubar
J. Kosar
Clutier
Harasogbo
Postmaster Resigns Amid Tragic Local Accidents
In Tremendous local chatter, Praer Postmaster resigns while a boy dies from a mysterious mishap. Details describe a sequence of community deaths, a peculiar accident involving a pen, and wartime transfers. Two marriages follow, with veterans tying the knot in Geundy Center and Marshalltown as county officials adjust duties.
Danderine Promise Dandruff Vanishing Hair Revival
An advertisement claims dandruff disappears after one or two applications of Danderine rubbed into the scalp. A small bottle is sold at drug stores for a few cents, promising no remaining flakes or itching after several uses.
Nation's Dead and Wounded Honor Roll Report
War Department tally lists 2772 casualties with 143 died of wounds 186 died of accidents and other causes 2 died of slip and fall 2 died of disease 148 wounded with 334 undetermined 9 wounded slightly 653 missing in action. Thirty town men listed among killed wounded and missing across divisions with names such as Oliver Byram Rhodes Haswer Tapia Magadish and many others.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Arte Oliver
Byram
Rioux
Wizard Oil and Wizard Liver advertise quick relief for ailments
An advertisement touts Gols Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a simple sore throat and chest cold treatment usable as a gargle or chest rub to loosen deep seated colds overnight. It lists common pains and afflictions and promises quick relief with a 30 cent price and money back guarantee, plus Wizard Liver pills at 30 cents.
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Hamlin
Coughs and Colds Quick Relieved by Familiar Remedy
Fifty year old cough and cold remedy advertised as trusted by many ages, sold by druggists everywhere in bottles priced 60c and 1.20. Also promoting Dr Song's New Life Pills for constipation, 25c, described as reliable and mild in action.
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Song
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Liver Bowels
Dr F M Edwards a longtime Ohio physician touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe substitute for calomel. The vegetable formula with olive oil claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, improve complexion, and energize the body. sold in 1c and 25c boxes through druggists.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Franklin car tires mileage: heavy cars waste tires
An article compares tire wear between a heavy car and the Franklin light weight model. It argues heavy weight wears tires faster, claiming the Franklin achieves 20 miles per gallon and 10,000 miles per tire set due to its scientific light weight and flexible construction.
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America
Franklin
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