Insanity Question to Be Submitted in Dr Kelly Case
Des Moines inquest into whether Dr Barry D Kelly was insane at the time of the 2 1/2 year old saloon killing of Edmund Sterzing. Jury to decide sanity, with testimony and former trial reports read. if found insane, Kelly would be acquitted. Also notes adjunct indictment against Kelly for killing Clarence Woolmar and other local items from Des Moines and beyond.
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Des Moines
Barry D. Kelly
Dr. Kelly
Supreme Court
Kelly
Atlamosa Reformatory
Clarence Woolmar
Critical Moments in Health and Golden Medical Discovery
An advertisement extols Dr. Fierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a purely vegetable remedy that cleanses blood and purifies the liver kidneys and skin. It claims to ease indigestion constipation and skin ailments while renewing vitality through fuller blood circulation and warns of strong health benefits for the body.
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Dr. Fierce
Pierce
Great Book Free Dr Pierce’s Medical Adviser Advertisement
An advertisement offers Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser free on request with two dimes to cover mailing costs. The newly revised volume has 1008 pages and is sent by addressing Doctor Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Meat Safe Kidney Remedy Warns of Urgent Danger
A well known authority warns that meat consumption fills blood with uric acid harming kidneys. Symptoms listed include back pain cloudy urine and insomnia. A four ounce dose of Rad Salts before breakfast is advised to flush and stimulate kidneys. Jad Salts marketed as lithia water drink sold by H W Taggart.
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H.W. Taggart
Champion Huskers in Benton County claimed by bathorn
Vinton November 19 Benton county lays claim to the banner this year for the champion huskers. Charley Bathorn husked 155 bushels in ten hours, living in the county.
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Champion Huskers
Benton County
Vinton
Charley Bathorn
Wager and Husking Totals Reported in County Notes
In Hame township Fred Rauth brought in load of corn as Charles Bites from Polk township husked 140 bushels. Andy Warner of Eldorado township claimed 750 bushels daily and reached 126 and 136 in two days. A $100 wager funds the six day effort. Davenport reports Congressman Vollmer found relatives of Otto Toenningsen, a POW engineer aboard the German cruiser Malinz sunk in the North Sea. He is the nephew of H J Toenningsen, Clinton county treasurer, and relatives had sought news through the ambassador in London.
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Hame
Fred Rauth
Bathora
Charles Bites
Polk Township
Andy Warner
Eldorado Township
Davenport
Henry Vollmner
Otto Toenningsen
H. J. Toenningsen
Clinton County
Toenningsen
Frith HM
Aldershot
England
North Sea
Vollmer
London
Council orders drainage of lakes and slough
Des Moines reports the executive council orders draining Muscatine slough Keokuk Iske and Odessa lake in Muscatine and Louisa counties. The Muscatine slough has sparked a lengthy controversy with strong opposition to drainage.
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Council
Des Moines
Executive Council
Muscatine Slough
Keokuk Iske
Odessa Lake
Muscatine
Loules
Atuscatine
Ita
Wood Man Killed When Auto Capsizes Near Northwood
Northwood, Nov 18 Jens Larson 35 member of Johnson Land Co died instantly when his car rolled over on a road west of Northwood near the H G Nelson farm. Larson was alone in the machine. The wreck and body were found by Lour Spilde a nearby farmer. Larson suffered a broken neck. The car slipped off a steep grade at high speed and flipped. One broken wheel lay across his heel. He is survived by a widow.
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Northwood
Jens Larson
Johnson Land Company
H. G Nelson
Larson
Lour Spilde
Control Board Seeks Lower Sum for Next Two Years
Des Moines reports show the state board of control requesting $332,170 for the next two years, a reduced amount from earlier budgets. The board urges funding for new institutions including an epileptic colony, women’s reformatory, and custodial farm, and discusses potential changes to prison labor and future state projects amid broader legislative considerations.
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Deg Moines
State Board of Control
Clarke
General Assembly
Thirty-fourth General Assembly
Thirty Third Assembly
Thirty-second Assembly
Carrel Nov 19 Tragic Auto Crash Near Ralston
Wilam McNabb a farmer near Ralston and brother of Albert McNabb was killed when his car overturned on the Line oole highway Tuesday evening shortly after supper. The other occupants escaped unharmed. He leaves a widow and three children. Muscatine reports Acting treasurer Rev J Hainer of Iowa sent $17,718 to Count Hernstorff for the German aim.
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Carrel
Wilam McNabb
Ralston
Albert McNabb
Muscatine
Synod of
German Lutheran Churches
J. Hainer
Iowa
Count Hernstorff
Muscatine Faces Fevers Close Schools
Muscatine on November 18 reports a near fever epidemic prompting the city health physician to close two schools. Teachers and pupils in one school are affected with the disease, with spread raising concern for further closures after last spring’s smallpox scare led to a three week shutdown.
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Muscatine
Healus
Aluioet
OCHO NOW EMPTAYS A PHYSICAL DIRECTO
Vinton notes B Anderson has begun work as director of a new gymnasium at the Presbyterian church. He will supervise the gym, shower baths and club rooms as part of community social service for town children and Sunday school attendees.
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Vinton
B. Anderson
Simime
Moving Pictures Highlight Rainier Sunday Service
In Bethlehem Kentucky Willie D James plans a Sunday evening moving pictures feature while Monday evenings showcase leading acts. James owns a family plow handed down from his great grandfather and notes a farm has been in the family for about 125 years. In San Jose California bachelor girls outnumber marriageable men by three to one.
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Mr. Jamon
Beast
San Jose
Cal
Cascarets Cleansing Ad Promises Quick Relief
Vintage style advertisement urging Cascarets to regulate bowels and relieve headaches sour stomach and biliousness. Claims quick cleansing of stomach liver and bowels with a 10 cent box, benefits for adults and children and a morning turnaround.
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