Confidence Man Swindles Iowa Farmer at Dubuque
John Ruhm, a farmer from near Everly, was lured by a smooth young man posing as a cattle and horse buyer in Dubuque Illinois Central yards. The scam involved a fake shipment and a $20 bill as change for a freight payment. Police seek the greygoods man described as young, well dressed, and smooth shaven.
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Umbuque
John Tom
Everly
Dubuque
Ruber
Tllinois Central
Rohm
Ruhm
Rubin
Illinois Central Stock Yards
Chicago
Rockford
Ruhat
Alee church adds new addition and dedication set
Linden Vodou Nov 4 The picnic supper Thursday evening at the Alee church drew a large crowd. A program and social followed the supper and all enjoyed it. The new addition and repairs are finished and dedication is tomorrow at 10 am. Everyone is invited to attend the service. Dusk is expected from Cedar Rapids tonight to be home Sunday with his family. Mrs D Chapman recovers from surgery at Presbyterian Hospital and will stay a few days longer. D A Binter has been poorly at his daughter’s home, Mrs R C Dusk.
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Alee
Cedar Rapids
Mra
Chapman
Presbyterian Hospital
D. A. Binter
R. C. Dusk
Babe Born On C G W Train Des Moines Nov 4
Des Moines readers learn of a newborn on a Great Western train from Chicago to Des Moines near Diagonal. The mother Mrs Helle Ticknor delivered with no cover, fellow travelers collected funds after learning she had no money. They took mother and baby to Des Moines Methodist Hospital where both are thriving.
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Des Moines
Good Samaritans
Methodist
Diagonal
Local Notes and Social News From Shell Rock
Mrs Grace Curtis from Spokane arrives after telegram about her father OL J Gould illness. H Apfel from Chicago visits. Neva Hall hosts 35 schoolmates at Halloween party. Dr W H Smith back from Clark SD to tend nephew Walter Teacraft ill. Addie Heckman visits relatives in Streater and Dixon IL. H R B Brown buys T W A MeInroy hardware stake. McInroy unsettled on new line. Maud Hamlin surprised by grade on twelfth birthday. D Z Gould improves after early week illness. Willard family returns from Ft Dodge with adopted baby boy Lynn Francis Ward. Joan Hall visiting after years away. Hall plans a monument at Anzoc cemetery. Louis Klinettla of Waterlon in area buying potatoes for shipment.
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Shell Rock
Grace Curtis
Spokane
Wash
OL J. Gould
H. Apfel
Chicago
Neva Hall
W. H. Smith
Clark
Hall
California
Anzoc Cemetery
Louis Klinettla
Waterlon
New Hartford Residents Included in Local Notices
New Hartford, Nov. 3. Eugene Bronson buys half interest in Hoffman meat market. Amos Ranney and wife visiting J. Ranney. Earl Plummer of Marshalltown visiting relatives. M. Harding of Shell Rock guests of Grace Thomas. Jesse Umbaugh and wife with relatives. Mrs. I Mathieu of Kankakee visiting the Pelletier home. Colvin returned from Northern Minnesota after flax seed harvest of 1290 bushels. Packiealnen to county house for care due to rheumatism. Auto trip home disrupted when a bottle of liquor was thrown at them. glass hit Abe, Dick, and baby but no serious injuries. Frank Mack and wife returned from Canada. S. Mack, AL T. Perrin attended Levi T Mersen funeral at Sinclair. Fred Canfield and wife visited Wm. Meran. Bessie Ensign returned from Lake Cliff Illinois. Mrs. John Pollack visiting Waterloo for daughter Fay Cartner’s gall stone operation. Martin and Tillie Gereema over Sunday. Foley Honey and Tar Compound recommended for coughs and throat irritation.
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Earl Plummer
Marshalltown
Ben
M. Harding
Shell Rock
Grace Thomas
Jesse Umbaugh
I Mathieu
Kankakee
D. H. Pelletier
Colvin
Minnesota
Packiealnen
Abe
Dick Everett
Frank Mack
Canada
Mack
AL T. Perrin
Levi T Mersey
Sinclair
Fred Canfield
Pinkerton
Wm. Meran
Bessie Ensign
Lake Cliff
Til
Flora Willaatl
John Pollack
Waterloo
Fay Cartner
Martin
Tillie Gereema
Turkeys Scarce Push Prices Ahead for Thanksgiving
Wideeawahe farmers say turkeys are scarce as dealers and growers unite to raise prices for cranberry and turkey purchases this Thanksgiving season. Dressed birds fetch about 18 cents a pound retail, with last year’s Thanksgiving quoted at 22 to 25 cents, while cranberries rise from 6 dollars to around 10 dollars per barrel and possibly 12. Chicken prices hold near 12 1/2 cents per pound, with anticipated small increases as the holiday approaches.
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Teorla
Bible Study Sunday Special at West Library Hall
The Bible class for men and women meets each Sunday at 10 am in the west library hall, studying the First Epistle of Peter. All Christians not otherwise engaged are welcomed, with free discussion and a focus on Scripture. Mr KH Matthews leads the class and Wim Leask Jr. teaches the children.
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West Library
KH. G. Matthews
Wim. Leask, Jr
Sumner Opens Campaign in Manchester Iowa Address
Dell Sumner, newly announced candidate for Congress in Iowa's Third District, spent Friday in Manchester mixing with old friends. In the evening he spoke to a small audience at Central Opera House outlining political issues facing the district. Sumner is a Delaware County native, highlighting his ties to the area.
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Manchester
Sumner
Iowa
Summer
Central Opera House
Delaware County
Capudine Headache Remedy Ad Claims Quick Cure
An advertisement promotes Capudine as the sure remedy for headaches including heat related and nervous headaches. It asserts Capudine reaches the cause quickly, relieves colds and grip, and dissolves favoredness aches and nervousness, restoring normal conditions. It is a liquid you take easily, with prices 0c, 25c and 50c at drug stores.
Resigns from Water Board Valued Service for City Engineer
The Board of Water Trustees accepts the resignation of City Engineer T Wilson, effective December 1, ending his term. Mayor John Rector praises Wilson for instrumental work in improving the municipal water plant and aiding fellow board members with his specialized knowledge. A successor has not been named. Roepe Bros Opens New General Merchandise Firm in East Fourth and Webster Streets. S: Roepe Bros., new general merchandise firm, opens in a fresh store at East Fourth and Webster. A J Roepe, managing, arrives from Pierce Neb. The shop offers a bright interior and a broad new goods line.
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T Wilson
John Rector
Board of Water Trustees
Wilson
Rector
Roepe
Cardus praised by Mrs McGill for health revival
Jonesboro Ark Mrs A McGill describes a severe health breakdown eased by Cardus. She reports relief from headaches backaches and emotional distress after using Cardus and urges others to try it. The Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises a 64 page home treatment book via Ladies Advisory Dept Chattanooga Tenn.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Mrs. A. McGill
Cardus
Mrs. McGill
Ft. N.B
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Waterloo Medical and Surgical Institute advertises cures
Waterloo Medical and Surgical Institute now located on the third floor of the Syndicate Building offers a week’s free treatment with the Multe-Nebelizer or Stormer Norwegian Method for catarrh throat and lung disease. It promises instant relief for stiff joints paralysis nervous disorders and sexual ills with a range of devices and specialists. Confidential treatment for women and men, with contact at phone 1730.
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Syndicate Building
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Lowa
Wilk
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ED Wasy
Takeo
Linden
Babe
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Gene
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Amos Ranney
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Hicks’ Capudine
Water Board
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Mellin’s Food
Merlin
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Ealand
Superior
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Manisteo
Traveres
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Waterloo Medical and Surgical Institute
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