Le Mars bandit gang captured after jail escape
Five men who escaped Plymouth county jail at LeMars were captured and jailed in Woodbury county, Sioux City. Barrington and Convey were nabbed on a box car near Maurice by Peter Van Driel. O Keefe Smith and Callon surrendered near Sioux Center after a pursuit. William Maxwell died from wounds. his funeral set at Le Mars. Convey linked to booze running. mob fears and service members asked to attend in uniform.
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Sioux City
Plymouth County
LeMars
Maxwell
William
Woodbury County
Barrington
Convey
Maurice
le Mars
Peter van Driel
van Driel
O’keefe
Smith
Callon
Sioux Center
Plymouth
Sioux Cite
Sheriff Maxwell
Miss Fern
Minnesota
Westfield
William Maxwell
Plymiouth
Union
Community club plans modern feed shed at Dike
Farmers and business men around Dike join to form a stock company for a large modern feed shed. Also notes Pan Hellenic Council at Coe College electing new officers with Meyers of this city as sergeant at arms. Real estate transfers listed and a remark on horses swimming a wide river to return to stables.
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BUSIN
Grundy Center
Dike
Pan Hellenic Council
Coe College
Forrest Meyers
Ergeant-At-Arms
Sicma Phi Delta
A. Wood & Son
Union
Younker
Conrad
Dubuque County Erects New White Plague Hospital
Des Moines reports Dubuque County is nearing completion of a new tuberculosis hospital. The three story, $175000 facility on a high point overlooks the Mississippi valley. A. B. Kepford, state tuberculosis lecturer, hails the project as well planned and ready for treatment of patients. He will continue with lectures and conferences in Clayton, Leon, Mt. Ayr, and medical meetings early next week.
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Des Moines
Dubuque County Hospital
A. BE. Kepford
Board of Control
Mississippi River Valley
Dubuque
Dereht
Kepford
Clayton County
Leon
Union
Mt. Ayr
Feathery Hen Survives 121 Days Buried in Hay
A Wyandotte hen near Fontanelle survived 121 days buried in a hayloft after being hidden July 11. The emaciated bird subsisted on hay fragments with no water, later revived with nourishment and a new feather coat as Mrs. Wyandotte tended it. An unrelated note cites American cotton mills consuming 14 percent of the nation’s staple in 1918.
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Fontanelle
Ithis
Anuric touted as cure for kidney and back pain
An old medical advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Anuric tablets cure disordered kidneys and backache. Testimonial by Louise Gr. KuLan says the tablets stopped side and back pain, improved sleep, and normalised kidney function. The ad describes uric acid buildup causing lumbago rheumatism gout and positions Anuric as a universal remedy.
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St. Paul, Ming
Louise Gr.KuLan
Pein
Actress Reveals Home Hair Darkening Mixture Claim
Star actress Joicey Williams says a simple home mix can darken gray hair. She recommends combining bay rum water Barbo Compound and slicerine, applied twice weekly to achieve a younger look without scalp staining or residue.
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Joicey Williams
Imperial Theatre
St. Louis
Griffin Resigns as Sheriff of Polk County
Des Moines nov 18 John Griffin sheriff of Polk county since 1913 resigned without notice to the county bar of supervisors to take effect Jan 1 to accept a local bank presidency. The board elected Charles Saverude as sheriff and George M King to the board. Griffin led state auto theft bureau efforts and wartime cleanups. new sheriff Saverude runs a drug store at Twelfth and Grand. salary 2500 with potential earnings from jail tuning and special commissions.
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Des Moines
John Griffin
Polk County
Aince
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Griffin
Board of Supervisors
Charles Saverude
Saverude
George M. King
Laverade
Sheriff Griffin
Charles Laverade
Griffin Named President of the American Wards Offered
Griffin is understood to become president of the American in a widening leadership discussion. The note signals a forthcoming transition as party officials confirm his candidacy and the direction of the organization.
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Wards
Griffin Becmes
The
American
Trust and Savings Bank Head John d O Malley Resigns
John d O Malley resigned as head of Trust and Savings Bank a few days ago to pursue other opportunities. The bank did not disclose his next position or comment on the reason for departure.
A Simple Way to Get the Benefit of the Best Senna
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the finest Egyptian senna laxative. It claims wide use since 1892, with large bottle values and world leading sales, and offers a free trial bottle by mail order.
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Dr.Caldwell
U.S
Dr. Caldwell
Griffin Named Vice President at State Insurance Company
The record notes Griffin serves as vice president of the State Insurance Company while another individual is identified as president, indicating leadership changes at the firm.
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State Insurance Company
Griffin
Ease the Painful Rheumatic Twinge Liniment Ad
For 38 years Sloan's Liniment claims to relieve rheumatic twinges lumbago sciatica and general aches without rubbing. Marketed as a trusted family standby, it promises prompt relief for men and women with brushes of bruises sprains and sore muscles. Available at all druggists in 35 70 and 140 price points.
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Sloan
Bitro-Phosphate Promoted for Nerves and Energy
A French scientist reports an organic phosphate remedy for weak nerves sleeplessness thinness and lack of vigor. Described as converting into healthy tissue its Bitro-Phosphate variant is touted by druggists and physicians as boosting strength energy and nerve force in about two weeks. Dr Frederick Kolle endorses its hospital and medical use nationwide.
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Frederick Kolle
New York
Who's “Who
United States
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Mock
Greenfield
Waterloo
B. V. Baldwin
Clara Huntington McNulty
Gates Park
Pir
Waterlooblae
Bendal
Beetheld Regulator Co
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Scott & Bowne
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