Love ends in tragedy as banker and wife tied by scandal
Chicago May 29 In unexplained circumstances Mrs Lauretta Alberts, young wife of Albert Alberts of New York, is shot above the heart during a taxi ride. She and banker Hasterlick claim attempted suicide. police doubt the left handed shot claim and will question Albert Alberts on arrival from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Mrs. Lauretta
Alberts
Albert ‘Alberts
New York
Hasterlick
Chicegg
Vietor Anker
Maydie
Albert
Lisa
Bert
Aoberts
Thomas Moss Moss
Requests For Absent Voters Ballots For Primary
Absent voter ballot requests are rising for the June primary. County auditor F W Esher notes ballots may be obtained by mail or in person at the auditor’s office. He questions legality of on holiday or Sunday voting and whether offices will be closed Memorial Day May 30.
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F. W. .Esher
Esher
Presbyterian W M S May meeting held at church parlors
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met in the church parlors on a Wednesday afternoon with good attendance. President Mey PL Sherwat spoke, Mrs JR McCoy led devotional, and Mrs A M Whompson, delegate to the Presbyterial at Grundy Center, reported. Music by Miss Grace and Miss Allee Lyle complemented the program, followed by refreshments served by hostesses.
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T— Presbyterian W. M
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Mey
PL. Sherwat
Mra. JR. McCoy
A.M. Whompson
Grundy Canter
Wole
Joseph Husman’s Eighty-First Birthday Celebrated in La Porte City
Joseph Husman, a Civil War veteran and longtime leader in Narelisus lodge, was honored with a family reunion and birthday gathering at his Walnut Street home in La Porte City on May 29. Relatives from Cedar Rapids and Chicago attended. the event followed a day of patriotic activities. A separate note recalls a portable sawmill accident where a six-foot snake emerged from a hollow log, alarming bystanders until it was killed.
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Genevieve Taylor
Big Crook School No. 4
Lowa
Gehen
Taylor
George Kiock
Iigin
Frank Hurd
Ray Cook
Vernon
la Porte City
Tt. Claster
Leann Hiimer
Kobert
Mary
Huseman
Narelisus Lodge
Husman
Gloria
Mina Husman
Charles Sharrar
Chicago
Eva McLaughlin
Cedar Ranids
Dallas Husman
Vite Jack
Will Klugman
Elizabeth Fisher
Emil Frank
Gan
Worlamen
Dennis Teater
Tiz for Tender Sore Feet Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts Tiz as a cure for tired swollen and burning feet. Claiming relief from corns bunions and odors, it promises no more pain and says tiny doses cost only a few cents. The copy uses optimistic language and asks readers to seek the product in drugstores.
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Aew
Geist seeks wife guardianship of his property
Capt Edwin S Geist a Spanish American War veteran and longtime post office worker asks that his wife Mabella Geist be appointed guardian of his property. He notes severe health decline from World War I service and hospital treatment, stating he cannot actively manage affairs and that guardianship serves his best interests.
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Edwin S., Geist
Edwins. Geikt
Towa National Guard
Tophaln
Jay
Ame
Germany
Hye
Mabella
Geist
Capt
Cgefsy
Waterloo
Cp. Geist
United States
Fuardiany
Volunteers Serve Without Pay on Election Boards
In Des Moines area reports volunteers from both parties will staff election boards without pay due to depleted county coffers. Officials say a lack of funds forces reliance on willing community members to run primaries and elections, with calls for donations or unpaid service to cover costs.
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Will
Monsing
Jules
Des Moines
Editor Glenn Frank to Speak at Ames Graduation
Ames Iowa May 29 Glenn Frank editor of the Century Magazine will deliver the commencement address for Iowa State College graduates on June 9 He will attend a luncheon with Sigma Delta Chi after the speech Bert Williams will move his news stand to the Covell Hardware storefront at Fourth and Jefferson about June 15 remodeling the front for cigars and magazines and the rear as an office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Frank
Ames
The
Century Magazine
Iowa State College
Frank
Sigma Delta Chi
National Professional Journalistic
Bert Williams
Covell Hardware , Company
Fourth and
Jefferson Streets
Ufter
Fourth Street
Free to Asthma and Hay Fever Sufferers
An ad promises a method for controlling chronic asthma and hay fever suitable for any climate and regardless of current treatment. It claims to relieve breathing difficulties, wheezing, and paroxysms, urging immediate contact via a mail coupon with no payment or postage required.
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Suduid Seng
Latour
Foi
Rontier Asthma CO
Jagsra and Hudson Sts
Buffalo, NU
Election Outlook and Volunteer Needs Ahead of Primary
With the primary near, observers forecast a heavy vote in contested districts. Volunteers are urged to boost election work, as officials prepare for turnout expected to be high in key counties and districts.
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Wallace M. Shott
Stony Cie
Congressiman
Bates
Tie Fatter
Sevarite
Rome
Dearer
Mtanday
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Lia Porte City
Mra
Edith Adams
la Porta
Event de Courier
Joseph Husman
Miss Quackenbush
Don Quackenbush
Idella Guackenbu
Idella
Con
Elds
Roo. Welds
Lamoreska
Dvoraki
Hichara Mmaoch
Ali
Weber
Hlaine Goodin
Stavenson
Chester
Bringer
Barnby
Russell Bashi
Minner
Beethoven
Delbert i Ragenstoy
Harearolla
Pache
Janet Htatta
Kerstetter
Ithaine
Clifford
Witt
Rubenstein
James
Robertson
Offenviach
Wherstetter
Uauser
Gladys MeiVicker
Tuazteato Gavatte
Dust
Clifford Witt
James Robertson
Auguste van Hiene
Cartwober
Maurika
Mlynarski
Mrs. Blanchaine
Dancia
Blanchaine
Jane Hart
Hght
Tatelta Paige
Luella Paige
Palgs
Mra. K. Grover
Mroc. G. C
Regula
Carrie Tire Pinuops
Auto Enamel
Ford Radiator U
Boyce
Strel
Excelsior
East Fifth ST. Hardware Co
Olorado
Jacalp
Alfred Larson
25Th Ave
Milwaukee
Wisc
Black Walnut Grape Nut
Nabisco
Washington St
Empire of Play
Denver Ly
Omaha
Denver
D. M. Shrenk
UL P. Sytem
LOT Equitable
W. Park Ave
Schuneman’s
Lafayette
Mulberry
Jefferson
Jennie S. Bird
Priuiig
Maxwell
Waterloo Motor Sales Co
Corner
Franklin
Maxwell Touring
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