Death sentence for vile slayer in Iowa case
Bill Olander, convicted of Berthold Halfpap’s murder, was sentenced by Judge G D Thompson in Fort Dodge to be hanged between sunrise and sunset on a date to be set. The judge announced the death penalty after deliberations and allowed an appeal to Iowa’s supreme court but denied bail. Mrs Olander collapsed in court as the sentence was read.
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Fort Dodge
Bill Olander
Berthold Halfpap
Procar
G. D. Thompson
Thompson
Ords
Olander
W. E. Gabrielson
Olani ‘der
Bill Olanjder
H. W. Stone
Robert M. Healy
Wort Dodge
J. Ray Files
Stowe
Mr. Healy
Berthold
Supreme Court
Foley's Honey and Tar Promise Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as superior for bronchial trouble, coughs, colds, and croup. It claims fast relief by loosening mucus and easing hoarseness, with testimonial from Meind of Passaic and Burgess Place.
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Foley
John ‘Hekking
Burgess
Place
Passaic
Meind
Sweet Girl Graduate Faces Graduation Budget
A young woman plans a dream graduation gown but must limit spending to $15 after seeing a dry goods ad for gowns at $14.95. Her brother jokes as she weighs fabrics like organdy in white for the occasion, reflecting small town preps and frugal styles.
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Ya-A-Ajah
Waterloo
Dainty Banquet Colors Attract Small Household Hubbub
A fragment recalls a domestic scene where a mother rolls pie crust while conversation erupts in the kitchen. The line about daintier colors and a price of fourteen ninety-five hints at a domestic craft or kitchen item.
Education Funding Across Iowa Communities
A University of Iowa college study shows Iowa communities allocating about 62 percent of public funds to education on average, with three quarters of towns devoting at least 55 percent to schools. The per pupil annual cost runs around 99 dollars, while small towns vary from 12.5 percent to 95 percent of funds going to schools, and mill rates range widely.
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Iowa City
Iowa
College of Education
University of Iowa
Soldier's Death Brings Home War Dead Burial Details
The body of Edward R. Romelfanger, who died in France serving with the 351st Infantry, 88th Division, will arrive in Hoboken on Saturday May 21, as advised by the War Department to his father Joseph Romelfanger of Aplington. The return underscores taxation for school purposes and honors due to a fallen soldier.
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France
Edward R. Romelfanger
Hoboken
War Department
Joseph Romelfanger
Sington
Walker Remedy Co Plans Two Story Fireproof Building
Walker Remedy Co lets contract to A. B. Smith for a two story building on the foundation wall at Second and Commercial streets. Estimated cost about $19,000. Building 40 by 70 feet on Commercial frontage. J. G. Ralston is architect. Address of the company is 228 Commercial street. D. J. Walker is manager.
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A. B. Smith
Walker Remedy Company
Jon Commercial
J. G. Ralston
Commercial Street
D. J. Walker
Cleveland Boss Invites Sick Soldiers To Games
Cleveland magnate Dunn arranges hospital days to ease disabled veterans' attendance at games. Burial planned for Aplington with military honors by the American Legion for Garland Fioar Maude to Make Good referenced in an advertisement.
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Garland
Maude
Cleveland
Magnate Dunn
Cleveland Fans Rally During Park Event
Vague notes describe Cleveland fans and soldiers moving autos to save space at a ball park event priced at 50 cents. The fragment mentions hospital-related figures and a smoke den, with unclear details about purpose or outcome.
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Cleveland
Julian Havens
Wes
Simi
Ball Park
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L Olander
Ft. Dodge
Lénolt
B. Halfpap
5Th St. Haw. Co
Walker Remedy CO
Aplington
American Legion
James
Waterloo Flour & Feed Co
Dee Ee Eae
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
Hasy
Davidsons
OURS
NOME
Bridge Street
Waterloos Center
Stee
Vernis Martin
Baer
Waterloo Storage
Battery Co
West Fifth ST
Independence
Towa
Waverly Tire & Battery
Waverly
Riverside
Shell Rock
Caco Auto Co
Sumner
Crawford Auto Co
New Hampton
aOnlts
Weeead
Frost Ofte Stooge
Battow
McCormack
Galli-Curci
Caruso
Edison
Brunswick Records
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