Woman and son walk fifteen miles after alleged intoxicated assault
Mrs. James Bruno and her 14 year old son spent the night in a barn after being driven from their Eagle Township farm by Bruno who is accused of habitual intoxication. They walked fifteen miles to Waterloo before reaching the sheriff’s home exhausted. Bruno, 45, faced a hearing on a habitual intoxication charge and possible commitment to the state hospital.
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Eagle Township
James Bruno
Bruno
Leighton
Knoxville
Katie Bruno
Sheriff's Office
Waterloo
Keighton
First Application Darking the Hair Promises Youthful Color
An antique advertisement urges readers to use Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to cover gray or faded hair. It claims quick visible results after one nightly application, dandruff removal, scalp health, and hair growth promotion. The ad offers a 50 cent bottle from druggists with a money back guarantee. H W Taggart, 587 Commercial Street.
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Wyeth
Wryeth
H. W. Taggart
Com’! St
Monster engine tilts on turntable pit at Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine Iowa March 25 a C N W locomotive backed into the roundhouse turntable pit at the local yard. The monster engine sat at a forty five degree angle until wrecking crew pried it back onto the level with little damage to the machine. The turntable is temporary. the old one was enlarged years ago to handle larger locomotives.
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Belle Plaine
Monster Railway
Community notices from Shell Rock area update local movements
Mis Mabel Wilson closed her school near Hampton and is home for vacation. Sherman Frier heads to Chugwater Mont to claim land. Ernest and Mrs Johnson move into George Mann residence on Washington. Mrs Ray Mann of Oelwein visits. Ira Richards from La Porte City visits. Miss Maggie Willey from Timber Lake S D visits relatives. Miss Georgie and Phy lis McRoberts visit Allison. Vern Spash from Mt Vernon visits. H L Towlerton and wife visit from Independence. Byron Sherwood sells interest in Bement Lumber to Fred Witt. Ten new M E church members last Sunday. Mrs A R Kerr of Waterloo visits.
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Shell Rock
Mabel Wilson
Hampton
Sherman Frier
Chugwater
Mont
Ernest Johnson
George Mann
Washington Street
Ray Mann
Oelwein
Ira Richards
la Porte City
Maggie Willey
Timber Lake
H. L. Towlerton
Independence
Byron Sherwood
Bement Lumber Company
Fred Witt
M. E. Church
A. R. Kerr
Waterloo
Geneseo News Briefs Chronicle Local Departures and Deaths
Geneseo notes show Mrs. F P Newell and son Clarence visiting Mrs Sadie Strob elin south of Traer. J M and Homer Gardner moved to Canada with horses and goods. O E Merritt family visited Waterloo friends. Florence Speer sick with chickenpox. Miss Gladys Fitzgerald finished No 2 school term and will teach spring term. Rev Sheckler ill with grip. Harald Speer shipped stock and utensils to Canada. John Moffett rented Welsch place. sister will manage house. E J Davis visiting Waterloo for farm interests. Mr and Mrs Ernie Nation welcomed a son born Wednesday.
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Geneseo
F. P. Newell
Clarence
Sadie Strobelin
Traer
J. M
Homer Gardner
Canada
O. E. Merritt
Waterloo
Florence Speer
Gladys Fitzgerald
Ainsworth
Sheckler
Harald Speer
Robert Mitchell, Jr
John Burr
Buckingham Township
John Moffett
Charles Wilkinson
Neighborhood Bible Classes Readied Across Districts
The Neighborhood Bible Classes list multiple hosts and addresses with meeting times such as 2:30 and 7:30. Locations include Edwards Street 4201, Towa Bt 529, Fourth Street 822 Fast, East Fifth 415, and more. A note mentions Aug 488 Wellitte at 3 o'clock and a business visit by A. Ferguson of Minneapolis.
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C. A. Barber
Edwards St
W. H. Matthews
Towa Bt
A. M. Roberts
Tfast lFourth
Mower
Fast Fifth St
Heo Fisher
Mel Coburn
East Ninth St
J. T. Allen
Den
Ler Rt
Holland
Western Page
HLF
West Bley
Renth St
Hill
Hammond Ave
Wellttetan
Oelock
Cotter
Washington, F2
Hoboes Slept on A. J. Track Near Nashua Tragedy
Nashua Iowa March 25 A stranger believed to George Maxfield of Mankato Minnesota was struck and killed by a southbound freight about three fourths of a mile south of Nashua. He and a companion named Mike Keyes were in town earlier that day and were jailed then ordered to move on. The men were intoxicated and drifted onto the track where a fast freight could not stop in time. Maxfield, about 36, died after being returned to town. His companion was detained, then released. Coroner declined inquest. burial arrangements unresolved.
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Nashua
George Maxfield
Mankato
Minn
Denot
Mike Keyes
Marshal Kegar
Iiquor
Townsend
Russell
Maxfield
Big Snow Fall Missed Iowa News Story
Des Moines reports one of the season's largest storms failed to reach Iowa. The system tangled in Kansas and Nebraska, leaving Kansas paralyzed with over three feet of snow. Des Moines rail traffic resumed after plows cleared lines, but Kansas City trains ran hours late.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Great Western
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Why Should I Use Cuticura Soap
A claim that Cuticura Soap prevents skin troubles and is highly purifying. It emphasizes its emollient properties, fragrance, and versatility for skin, hands, hair, and scalp. Although slightly pricier, it lasts longer than ordinary soaps and is economical in use. Free sample offer and a 32 page skin guide accompany the promotion.
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Cuticura
Special Dairy Through Trip Ends in Waterloo
Illinois centers wrap up the Tiinoie Central special dairy train trip at Cherokee after two winter runs over Rock Island and Illinois Central lines. The tour visited 185 towns, gave 65 000 people lectures and demonstrations, with four thousand miles logged. A Sioux City wreck mere inches from injury spared all aboard, cattle unaffected. Van Pelt hailed the event as educational and valuable, noting seven dairy trains have operated statewide in three years with consistent success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh G.van Pelt
E. &. Estell
Waterloo
Cherokee
Rock Island
Sioux City
Union Station
Great Northern
van Pelt
Dairtynes
Lenten Services At Christ Church Annunciation Observed
Lenten services were held today at Christ Episcopal church at 10 o clock in honor of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin. Upcoming services include Wednesday morning and evening, and Friday 3 o'clock missionary meeting at the rectory hosted by Mrs G W Hinkle followed by the Lenten service at 4 o'clock. The note hopes for good attendance and highlights an interesting program.
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Christ Episcopal Church
G. W. Hinkle
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Chicago
Logan House
Shallenberer
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Ton Oakwood Boulevard
Vwlinoes
E. J. Davis
Mr.c
Ernie Nation
Pau
A. Ferguson
Minneapolia
Hoboes
A. J
Gov. Maxwell
Llinois Centers
Christ Church
Montana
Canadian Northwest
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
M. K. Schneld
Phone
T. J. Cleary
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People’s Ticket
W. M. Law
H. T. Wagner
Ie. P. Caldwell
Ralph B. Slippy
F. B. Dietrick
Ralph A. Dunkelberg
Albert A. Sohner
Geo. F. Dunham
M. B. Neff
West Waterloo
West Waterloo River Front
River Front
East Waterloo
J. W. Richards -Lewis Miller
J. A. Zock
Joseph L. Fortunski
H. L. Green
William Kurth
J. H. Stewart
Lafayette Street
Security Bank
Great Automobile Company
King Motor Car Company
Detroit
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