Adams Poisons Attempt by 14 Year Old in Charles City
Howard Moore, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Monroe, was bound over to the grand jury on a concealed weapons charge after admitting he tried to poison his family with rat poison in bread and coffee. Police also found a loaded .32 revolver. he claimed it was for shooting frogs. Parents secured bond with October court term, warning he must reform. He is in the eighth grade and says he was told he wouldn’t learn anything.
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Charles City
Howard Moore
Oliver Monroe
Howard
Nashua
Itas
Divorced Husband Fined For Chair Attack In Court
In a municipal court today Ed Hines former husband was fined five dollars and costs for disturbing the public quiet after he struck Ben Richmond with a chair in the street. The dispute arose from a love triangle involving the same woman and both men appeared to explain the incident. The judge advised keeping distance within the city limits to avoid further trouble.
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Ed Hines
Hines
Ben Richmond
Richmond
Family of nine found in chicken coop after tornado
A Chicago suburb Betlewood report states a family of nine was found living in a chicken coop after a tornado, the family described as Teet residents of their damaged home. K. Shallenberger noted as a specialist in chronic nervous diseases. Waterloo Hotel Hussell-Lameon Saturday, Aug 26th, advertised as second visit.
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Betlewood
Chicago
K. Shallenberger
Waterloo
Botel Hussell-Lameon
The Old Home Farm Reflects Joyful Memory and Community
Daniel P. Contry, owner of 262 acres in Baglé township section 19, files a farm name The Old Home Farm. The reminiscence blends rustic meals, simple social joys, and neighborly aid with memories of threshing, school terms, and quý sunsets.
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Daniel P. Conty
Baglé Township
County
Old Home Place
Land Baron James Conry’s sprawling 1000 acre estate
In 1880 he bought multiple tracts, paying $1,700 for 5 acres and totaling 1000 acres later. The holdings, valued today at about $400,000, were divided among his ten children, six sons and four daughters. Local names appear mixed in this fragment, including A Mahanke and Mingus Marguerite. Advertising is always NEWS.
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James Conry
Candidate for Auditor With Notable World War Record
Glenn C. Vaynes of Mason City, a state auditor candidate, is a World War I and World War II veteran and Civil War son. He captained Company D, 168th Infantry, Rainbow Division, fighting in major battles and earning the Croix de Guerre and the Distinguished Service Cross.
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Glenn C. Vaynes
Mason City
Co. D
One Hundred Sixty-eighth Regiment
France
United States
Eight Daughters Graduate As Proud Iowa Father Cheers
Pater C. Mahanke of 107 Independence Avenue celebrates as his two youngest daughters receive diplomas at East High graduation exercises. The family, all eight daughters now graduates, includes several pursuing business courses, teaching, and university finishing studies. Born in Parkersburg Butler County Ta, their mother died Aug 18 1918. Names include Effa M Mahanke and Aula G Van Vleck with others listed in Waterloo Minneapolis New Hartford and surrounding areas.
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Pater C. Mahanke
Independence Avenue
East High
Fils
Parkersburg
Butler County
Effa M. Mahanke
Waterloo
Aula G. van Vleck
Mina J. Smith
Minneapolis
Kathryn Grady
New Hartford
Doris
Severe Eczema Case From 1919 Patient Testimony
Mrs J H Ratcliffe of Caledonia Minnesota reports a long bout with severe eczema lasting four years. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, itching subsided by the third application and the skin healed after a month. The note is dated August 29, 1919.
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J. HE. Ratcliffe
Caledonia, Minn
Cuticura Products Advertise Daily Skin Care
Clear skin and daily hygiene with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. Mild and gentle skin care for smooth complexion, soothing irritation and roughness. Soap Ointment and Talcum 25 cents each, available everywhere. Cuticura Soap shaves with ease.
Mayor Frisbie Will Talk Toy Alabama Boys Tonight
Water loo youths prepare for a YMCA visit as Mayor Frisbie is set to speak. The event promises a civic message and a chance for local boys to engage with community leaders.
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Mayor Frisbie
TOY
AL CG. A
Irregular City Meeting Delivers Short Talk to Youth
A brief city gathering featured a mayoral address by N. W. on a topic of public interest. The speech aimed to engage local youths and spark reading attention while offering a moment of community focus.
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Railroad Commissioners
Rypetra
BNET
Holbrook
Black Hawk County
James
Daniel P. Conrr
A. Mahanke
Moowthorne
Mit
Mary the Akker
Royal Oak
Mich
Mingus Marguerite
Hazel
Saturday Evening Post
Jesse L. Lasky
Paramount Kcraft
Wallace Reid
Theodore Roberts
Ann Little— Tully Marshall
Directed By
Sam Wood
FOX Sunshine
Byron Morgan
Will M. Ritchey
Gaumont
Y. M.C.A
Sycamore St
Raymond Wilber
Andrus & Meller
SOL
Berne
OMAS
Toward & CO
Loney Haskell
Stred's Sextetee
Pershing
N. W
Cain Capeat
Clarence E. Mulford
Roy Somerville
Ile
Majestic Theatre
Rome
Wilber & Adams
Tre Face Guy
Hammond & Moody
Jazgl
Chas. Irwin
Mason & Bailey
Gaylord & Herron
Thomas Trio
Majestic Orchestra
Harry
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