Washwoman inherits 1 million from long-lost uncle
Davenport Iowa June 21 a plain washwoman Mrs Josephine Hopkins 813 Iowa street learns she will inherit 1 075 million from estate of Amasa Jones a grand uncle she never knew His share of 16 million to be divided among 15 heirs The windfall doubles as she plans to help the Salvation Army in Davenport and travel with her seven children The story traces her life from Dundee Plain Dealer reporter to humble laundry worker and future heiress
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Davenport
Josephine Hopkins
Iowa Street
Amasa Jones
Hopkins
New York
Washington
Tennessee
Crook Bros. Laundry
Cavers Home
S. A
Salvation Army of
Dundee Plain Dealer
Plainville
Jennings
Mich
Grand Rapids
Viva
Mrs. Hopkins
Salvation Army
Iva
Josephine
Sioux City Lads Begin 650 Mile Bicycle Journey
Three Sioux City boys Bradford Haakinson Carleton Haakinson and William Sawyer set out on a 650 mile bicycle trek from Sioux City to Deer Lake Minnesota armed with a tent two blankets and cooking utensils. They faced a two day rain delay near Hospers Iowa and hoped to finish by late next week after departing Monday and reaching Jackson Minnesota by Saturday night.
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Haalfinson
Sawyer
George Jepson
Hospers
Uitu
Spencer
Jackson
Pisbay
Sieue City
Sioux City
Deer Lake
Minn
Ton Lime
Bradford Haakinson
Carleton Haakinson
Carl E. Haakinson
William Sawyer
Fred C. Sawyer
Domestic troubles spur divorce suit in Spencer
J. M Schmidt, a returned soldier, sues his wife for divorce claiming cruelty and that she demanded regular wages to keep house. He says she abandoned him after refusing to accept wages, rented cafes and restaurants, and turned their home into a house of ill fame.
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J. M Schmidt
Yuarried
Schmidt
Girl Eloper in Deep Trouble Heading to Court
Cedar Rapids report states John Neff 21 of Moline and Ida Bloom 15 of Minneapolis were arrested Friday afternoon at a rooming house they were stopping at. The incident involves a teenage girl and a man in a troubling situation.
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Minneapolis
Moline
Kal Sam Bloom
Bloom
Neffon -Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
John Neff
Ida Bloom
For Sale Ad Touted As Silent but Effective
A Courier notice highlights a quiet yet persuasive sales pitch in a for sale advertisement. The item is presented as compelling despite minimal noise. Authorities or specific offers are not detailed, but the ad emphasizes efficiency and appeal.
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the Courier
Real Estate Transfers in BlackHawk County
Anna Belt transfers lot 4 block Taylor addition Cedar Falls to W T Idows parcel listed with value 3050. Nora Hunt transfers government lot 3 dn 17 88 2 to Rosa Smith. Rosa Smith transfers government lot 3 to John Burns. Mabel Slayton transfers lot 197 Kenwood Park Waterloo to Charles Jacklin. All transfers show rev stamps and specific parcel details.
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BlackHawk County Abstract Co
Anna C. Belt
W. T. Dows
Taylor
Cedar Walls
Benjamin J. Jdowrey
Jaco
Fuoss
Lane & Fowler's
Waterloo
Nora Winona Hunt
Rosa
Smith
Rosa B Smith
John C. Burns
Mabel D. Slayton
Charles L. Jacklin
Kenwood Park
Property Transfers in Waterloo and Grand View Place
The record lists transfers: Nen G Geiger to Anna B Davis in Waterloo lot 7 block 3 Home Part addition. Frank M Fuller to FT Bentley lot 23 block 10 Grand View Place Waterloo. Hartley to Ann A Krause lot 22 block 10 Ist addition.
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Nen G. Geiger
Anna B. Davis
Home Parte
Waterloo
Frank M. Fuller
FT. Bentley
Lot
Grand View Place
Social norms and courtship in Jagland’s Victorian era
The article notes that in Jagland during the mid Victorian period a man’s kiss with his partner at the end of a dance was considered proper. It reflects social etiquette and expectations guiding courtship in public settings.
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Jagland
Africa Holds Smallest Coal Reserves Among Continents
Geologists note Africa contains less coal than any continent. Of the estimated seven billion tons within its borders the Union of South Africa accounts for about ninety seven percent.
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Washlady
Neff Fron
Helen
Neff
Cal
Mille
Weet
Towa
Coca Cola Bottling Ca
Eloper
Postum
Battle Creek
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
Wangler Bros. Co
Ing
The
Waterloo Laundry CO
DR. Chase
United Medicine Company
Philadelphia
J. Smith Company
Main ST
Mrchant
Walter F. Decker
Eighth Street
Dubuque
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