Paroled Clarence Skages IO to Omaha reunion
Clarence Skages, once known as George Jones, is paroled from an Iowa prison to join his wife and child in Omaha after a long attempt by 50,000 Omaha citizens to secure his release. He had violated parole by moving from Shenandoah to Nebraska, was recaptured, and remains under Iowa parole with Des Moines limits, despite Burns bakery backing and a $20,000 bond offer.
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Omaha
Neb
Clarence Skaggs
Iowa State Prison
Ittle
Skaggs
George Jones
Williamsburg
Kes
Shenandoah
Skages
Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Burns Bakery
Burns
Parole Board of Iowa
Iowa
Nebraska
Iowa Parole Board
Des Moines
Missouri
Vinol Restores Mr Martin Strength After Grippe
Wapakoneta Ohio resident Tames Martin says Vinol rebuilt his strength after grippe leaving him with coughs and nervous weakness. He reports his cough and nervousness disappeared and credits Vinol as the remedy. Wangler Bros Co and C J Miller along with local druggists distribute Vinol.
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Mr. Martin
Wapakoneta
Ohio
Grippe
Vinci
Wangler Bros. Co
Drugelste
C. J. Miller
Waterloo
Vary Whore
No More Parole If He Fails To Obey Court Order
A legal notice states there will be no parole for the individual if he fails to comply with the court order. The warning emphasizes strict adherence and potential consequences for noncompliance.
Odd accident befell nineyearold Tom Wright in West Union
In West Union on Sunday afternoon nineyearold Master Tom Wright son of Deputy Game Warden C Wright stubbed his toe fell and cut his knee badly needing fourteen stitches with the knee in splints though he is progressing well with no lasting injury reported. The item also notes local society notes including the Chicago wedding of Charles W Scobey and Miss Harriett B Jones in Chicago and the couple planning to return home to West Union, a new minority partnership in the Argo Gazette mechanical department, and local May musicales and a fourcourse dinner served by a domestic science class with red tulip decorations. Additional notes mention Mrs Laura Ziegler's residence sale to Postmaster E A McHree and L L Bloomfield recovering from a horse kick with expected improvement.
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West Union
Tom Wright
C. Wright
Tom
Charles W. Scobey
Harriett. B. Jones
Chicago
Scobey
James Graham
Argo-Gazette
Methodist Church
Agnes Schwestka
E. A. McHree
Bristow News Highlights Local Incidents and Events
Bristow reports include Fern Walsh bitten by a family dog but no serious harm expected. Ed Hershey family attended funeral in Clarksville for Hickman. Elmer Hershey recovering from a broken leg. Luella Knoll hosts a schoolhouse social. County Sups Boardman showed Fly Film. Lela Richards and Jennie Needham attended Grinnell College festival. Glenn Richards a student. C W Richards listed sick. Frost described as heavy but fruit unlikely harmed. Mrs. B H Corey re-elected Waverly WMS district president. Frank McNeilus quarantined with mild smallpox. School to close June 4. graduates Nellie Stewart Emma Bruma Juanita Benage. Rev Earl A Roadman to deliver baccalaureate. Memorial day committees named. Mrs. W P Woodworth very ill. J H Needham improving. War spurred first successful U S barium industry. European Russia highest birth rate. France lowest.
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Bristow
Fern
Geo. Walsh
Ard
Ed Hershey
Clarksville
Hickman
Elmer
Altho
Luella Knoll
Smith District
Sups
Boardman
L. S. Currell
Clarkfield
Minn
John Williams
Mesdames Lela Richards
Jennie Needham
Grinnell College
Glenn Richards
C. W. Richards
Ealily
B. H. Corey
Waverly
W.F. M.S
Frank McNeilus
Opera House
Nellie, Stewart
Emma Bruma
Juanita Benage
Earl A. Roadman
Allison
W. P. Woodworth
J. Hv
Needham
Flag Day Observance urged for June 14 1915 across the nation
The American Flag Association urges a nationwide observance of Flag Day on June 14 1915. The letter to President Wilson governors mayors school officers editors and citizens asks for proclamations and public displays of the flag on public and private buildings. It traces the flags origin and calls for widespread patriotic exercises and youth pledges to loyalty.
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United States of America
Amurican Flag Association
United States
Wilson
All American Patriotic Societies
American Flag Association
Congress
Act of couRrens
Samily
How Women Avoid Operations in Cleveland and Hanover
A historical clipping touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as saving women from surgery. It quotes Mrs. C. H. Griffin of Cleveland and Mrs. Apa Wilt of Hanover praising relief from female troubles, with appeals for confidential letters to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
C. H. Griffir
Constant St
Hanover
Lydia
Pinkham
Apa Wilt
Walnut St
Lydia F. Pinkham
Local frost hits Greene area harming buds and blossoms
Heavy frost in Greene and vicinity last Friday morning left fruit buds and cherry blossoms feared damaged. Miss Emma Greene and Grn Winer are noted as critical since 5 A. Albert Richards traveled up from a distant location with unclear details.
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Greene
Las
Albert
Richards
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets substitute for calomel as a mild laxative that acts quickly on the liver and bowels. The ads claim they avoid teeth damage, clear clouded brain, and perk up spirits. Available at 5c and 10c per box from All druggists. The Olive Tablet Company Columbus, Ohio.
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Olive ‘Tablet Company
Columbus, Oy
TIZ promises relief for tired and painful feet
Advert explains TIZ cures burning and swollen feet and eliminates corns and raw spots. It claims rapid action, allows smaller shoes, and promises harmless use, with a two cent or two sh et box sale at drugstores and department stores. A year of foot comfort is guaranteed or money refunded.
Greene County News Parents and birthdays mark May events
A batch of short notes from Greene recounts Mrs. Wilson traveling to Des Moines to aid her injured mother, a Tracy man’s eightieth birthday surprise with sixty friends, and several local visits. Grandchildren George and Zee Skillen accompany relatives, while community figures like Mr. Curry and others visit family. The Zethexathlan Literary banquet, school board actions, and Epworth league postponement are also noted amid hospitalities and local life.
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Nelli
Tung Wirterky
Athena
Mlb
Fey
Alain
Ark
Hui
Minneapolis
M. Wilson
Dow Moines
Baker
Union
Phoey
George
Zee Skillen
Tracy
Jitto
Mar Travy
Greene
Althon
Hazleton Visitors and Local Residence Notes
Hazleton May 14 Mrs David Evans and daughter Ruth traveled to Town City for Ruths eye treatment returning Saturday with Miss Geraldine Leman who stayed until Monday Miss Katie Hillman Estherville was an over Sunday guest at her parents home Miss Lt Thomas New Hampton is nursing little Hate McDowall who remains ill The Misses Rog Cedar Rapids are visiting with their sister Mrs Esrey Many friends of Henry Diehl
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Tiazleton
David Evans
Ruth
Town City
Hey
Geraldine Leman
Katie Hillman
Estherville
Lt Thomas
New Bampton
Hate McDowal
Rog
Cedar Rapfs
Esrey
Henry Diehl
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