Treasure tale ends in empty hole in Kansas field
A Kansas City report recounts Chief Longfinger guiding a syndicate to a farm near Lawrence to unearth a rumored one million dollars stolen from the people of Lawrence. After weeks of digging and a final surface slab breached, no treasure was found and the owner urged the group to stop digging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mercury
Andie
Ongfinger
Irit
Lawrence
Kan
Longager
Long‘ger
Treasre
Onginger
Old Longfinger
Ola Longfinger
Yin
Yip
Yippi
Inere
Longfinger
Powell
Longsinger
Campaign Fund Nears Completion In Third District
Campaign organizers report near completion of funds for Republicans in the Third district with three of nine counties meeting quotas. Wil A Lane of First National Bank oversees collections. most contributions are small and often $10 or $5 with a $1,000 cap, totaling about $24,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramer
Diburne
Democracy
Black Hawk
Wil A. Lane
First
National Bank
Families Reunite as War-Torn Poland Emigrates to America
Herman Walner, 383, sails toward New York with his three daughters and wife awaiting at Ellis Island. After six years of legal wrangling and $4000 to $5000 spent, the reunion marks the end of red tape and a long separation from the family living in Warsaw Poland amid wartime upheaval. The Walners left on Christmas Day 1916, hoping to join him in the land of the free, with plans for a new home at 226 Clay Street Waterloo Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Walner
New York
Ellis Island
Herman Warner
Herman
Frieda
Rosa
Marie
Walners
Warsaw
Poland
Yoou
Mr. Warner
America
Fred
Pattit
Warner
Waterloo
People’s Meat Market
Fourth Street
Walner
Clay Street
Rotterdam
Holland
Quotas Set Across Counties For State and National Budgets
The district outlines quotas in the form of budgets to cover national and state needs with local expense estimates. Black Hawk shows a national and state total of 10 000 dollars plus 500 for local requirements, overseen by Arch W. McFarlane of Waterloo. The article lists county quotas including Bremer 2 000, Buchanan 1 400, Butler 1 000, Delaware 1 200, Dubuque 5 000, Franklin 1 209, Hardin 2 000, Wright 1 400. John T. Adame of Dubuque, a national committeeman, gave 1 000 in the last campaign and may repeat. Advertising is noted as constant in NHWS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sach County
Black Hawk
Arch W. McFarlane
Waterloo
Bremer
Buchanan
Butler
Delaware
Dubuque
Franklin
Hardin
Wright
Evan
John T. Adame
Laws
Evans Loses Nomination Over Vote Trading at Convention
William T. Evans of Parkersburg failed to win the Republican nomination for attorney general at the convention. Despite leading the primary with about 35 percent, four entrants split the vote. Observers blame geography and a rumored vote trade between Gibson supporters and backers of Springer and Arthur, as delegates say trades affected the outcome.
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Black Hawkv
William T. Evans
Parkersburg
Evans
Jack
Des Moines
Mr. Evans
Justice of Supreme Court
Trey
Ben I. Gibson
Iowa
Springer
New Hampton
Judge Arthur
Logan
Gibson
Fustlea
KK. H. McCoy
Topsy Turvy Comedy Presented by M E Society at Raymond
The play Topsy Turvy was staged at Raymond hall for Epworth league funds last night to a large appreciative crowd. Dale Douglas as Ned the comic negro servant drew the most laughter. other roles were well taken, with praise for trainer Mrs George Crabtree. The program featured violin, vocal duets, readings, and a coronet solo. attendance included many Waterloo residents.
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Raymond
Raymond Hall
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Ned
Dale Douglass
George Crabtree
Nellie Clarendon
Topsy Turvy
Hazel Hewitt
Topsy
Mabel Hull
Deacon Jones
Louis Hewitt
Dale Dougass
Lynn Smith
Vitolin
Frances Dorrell
Mildred Dorre
Oster Kelly
Geneva Parker
John Styles
Waterloo
Beaman Endorsed for Wisconsin Governor Nomination
Gilbert H. Beaman was endorsed for the Republican gubernatorial nomination at a conference in Milwaukee. The meeting also adopted a platform urging united support for Harding and Coolidge across Wisconsin.
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Associated Pr
Milwaukee
Wis
Gilbert H. Beaman
Progressive
Republican State Party
Wisconsin
Harding
Coolidge
New Equipment for Winton Fire Dept Delivers Upgrades
Winton Ja July 21 The city council approved funds for major fire department upgrades. A new pump truck will be delivered with four Shomical tank capabilities, joining a remodeled saplendoid truck to form a top tier unit in the state. An additional small truck may follow for One Company Three at the east end.
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Winton
Coun|il
Company Three
Bisse Nellis Moubry
C.H. Mather
Vinton
David Markham
Markham
J. Mage
Simon Mather
Pato
J. C. Boklea
W. Va
Bank-table Life Insurance Company
Penges
Seklos
W. A. Quinn
California
Mia
Edward Doster
Charles Colgan Hoth
William Narber
Nira Primmer
Charles Primmet
Lings
Narber
Irving Narber
Cedar Rapids
Jeden Township
Eden
Moelk Family Plans California Trip and Local Offenses
Mr and Mrs A Moelk and family depart for California to rewrite next year and resume business after holidays. Mrs Floyd to manage groceries in their absence. Local minor offenses include a streetcar incident and bond forfeitures for various violations. Allen Crawford pleaded guilty to intoxication and narcotics arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
A. Moelk
California
Moelk bin
Hert Floyd
Allen Crawford
Lving Dubugne
Crawford
Fewer Traffic Law Violators in Court
Court session reports a drop in arraignments for traffic violations as policy officials credit stepped up patrols. Among the cases called was Paul Carson cited for allowing a motor vehicle to remain unattended while he explained he was delivering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polley Court
Elity
Peder Triany
Paul Carson
Zemo Promises Quick Relief For Skin Irritation
A vintage advertisement touts Zemo as a remedy that stops itching and soothes skin. It claims efficacy for eczema, pimples, rashes and blackheads, with overnight blemish fade and instant relief. The safe antiseptic liquid is sold by druggists at 35 cents or $1 for an extra large bottle from The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Bolivian Ministers Abroad Are Replaced
Bolivian ministers abroad including those in Paris and Washington ordered to deliver archives of their legations to their legation secretaries. Report from Jima Peru dated July 20 notes a sweeping but orderly reshuffle of diplomats as part of a government move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jima
Peru
Thos
Paris
Washington
Legationk
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M.E Society
Seaman
Wisconsin Moosers
Maine
Columbus
Eevee Oty
Postum Cereal Company Battie Cras Mich
USA
Iran
Witont
Postum Cereal Co. Inc
Battle Creek
Mich
Winton Fire Dept
Reed & Fibre Furniture
Schols & Gate
West Fourth St
Joy Abrams
Bond
M. Judd
Sam Silvera
Ehrart & Oprician
Mack Hawk Bank Bldg
Reed
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