Des Moines Pilot Aims Record Flight to Chicago
Des Moines aviator Billy Robinson plans a nonstop Des Moines to Chicago flight to set a new record. He will test fuel capacity and engine changes before a potential run next week, drawing on his Grinnell roots and aviation experience at Cicero field in Chicago.
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Nevada Man Celebrates 100th Birthday Today
James Carr of Nevada Iowa reaches the hundredth anniversary of his birth today in a quiet observance. Born in Kentucky on October 8 1914 he moved through Indiana and Iowa before settling on a farm near Nevada and later moving to town with his wife who has since died.
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Man Builds Own Skull Bullet Removal In Henna Vista
Visitors in Clinton Ort yesterday heard of a hermit who tried to remove a self made bullet from his scalp with an awl after a self inflicted gunshot failed to hit a vital area. He washed the wound with turpentine and continued daily life, prompting local curiosity and sympathy. Davenport reports cite health officials investigating contagious disease reporting lapses and scarlet fever precautions amid East M Davenport concerns. Hampton selects hotel site for Lutheran hospital, with building committee reviewing the choice.
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Rutheran Hospital
Palmer names members on G A R staff
Des Moines Oct 8 Commander Palmer announces a partial list of national staff appointments for the G A R. Quar term general Col 0 F R Stowls of Buffalo New York judges advocate general Larry White Indiana Tra inspector general Charles Betch Burlington VI national patriotic instructor Cy Tus Brooks University Park Colorado chief of staff George A Healey Boston Mass senior aide de camp S C Spear Algona Iowa assistant adjutant general Philip S Chase Providence R I assistant quartermaster general J Henry Holcomb Philadelphia Pa executive committee George A Price Brooklyn New York William J Patterson Pittsburgh James J Heatly Chicago A G Manback Dax ter Springs Kansas H M Pickell Des Moines Frank M Sterrett St Louis pales Phillip G Woodward Anoka Minnesota
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Pales
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Change of venue denied in Davenport murder case
Judge William Theophilus refused to move the trial of Johann Whrnack for the murder of his wife from Scott County. Defense argued German heritage of officials and local population bias would affect fairness. County Attorney Fred Vollmer's German ancestry and candidacy for reelection were cited, but affidavits from 34 Davenport business leaders supported his impartiality.
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Johann Whrnack
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Whinack
Fred Vollmer
Vollmer
Whinark
Bad Blood Promises From a Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal health tonic. It claims to purify tainted blood, boost energy, improve digestion, clear skin, and restore vitality, with ingredients printed on the wrapper and directions to obtain it from any drugstore.
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Building to rise after wall payment and sale offer
A recently paid wall bore and property purchase enable rapid ground clearing. Architects engaged to draft plans for a three story building with an operating room on the third floor, aiming foundation work by fall and completion next spring.
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