Land dispute leads to attempted murder in Arkansas
A mail from Garfield Merner describes Paul Pfeiffer, Cedar Falls, stabbed in the back during a land dispute over a large tract near Peggott Arkansas. An old man named Jackson claimed an interest, filed suits, offered a life lease, then attacked Pfeiffer with a long knife, leaving a deep wound needing thirteen stitches. Pfeiffer is hospitalized and recovering. Jackson is jailed awaiting likely sentencing.
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Cedar Falls
H. J. Pfeiffer
Garfield Merner
Paul Pfeiffer
Peggett. Ark
Pfeiffer
Jackson
Personal notes from Cedar Falls travel and locals
Collects of Cedar Falls residents and visitors note motor accident injuries and comings and goings. Entries include Lar Schmidt injured near Primghar, Al Norris heading to Florida for winter, O H Rodenbach visiting from Chicago, Mothers congress session, social visits, and councilman Weart nearly struck by streetcar but avoiding collision.
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Cedar Falls
Black Hawk Oil Company
Lar Schmidt
Primghar
Schmidt
al Norris
Florida
Weart
Illinois Central Showcases Western Soil Products at Cattle Congress
At the cattle congress the Illinois Central Railway displays its immigration department exhibit. H. J. Schwielen of Memphis Tennessee and P. G. White of Chicago lead the exhibit showcasing principal products of western soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinois Central Railway Company
H. J. Schwielen
Memphis Tenn
P. G. White
Chicago
Wade's Golden Nervine Tonic Promises Quick Health Boost
An early 20th century advertisement touts Wade's Golden Nervine as a narcotic free tonic that strengthens nerves and mental clarity. It claims rapid improvement in energy, insomnia, headaches, and mood, selling for US $0.09 in a large package from Gem Medicine Co. Signal City location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Gem Medicine Company
St Tanta
Southern crop showcases lure investors to reclaimed swamps
The display highlights soil from Tennessee Louisiana and Mississippi including black humus formed from vegetable decay in swamps. Exhibits feature fresh sugar cane rice and corn demonstrating the region’s agricultural potential and vast resources inviting a return to farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Louisiana
Mississippi
South
Wild Ducks Devastate Oil Fields In Tampico Region
News from Tampico Mexico reports thousands of wild ducks die after landing on crude oil storage ponds. The birds cannot distinguish oil from water and perish when their feathers saturate, leaving operators facing huge losses from damaged or wasted crude.
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Tampico
Mex
United States
Mexico
Ducks Enter Oil Ponds Despite Guards
The article notes ducks repeatedly alight on open oil reservoirs despite guards kept at the sites by producers. It mentions the W. H W. Hartman company advertising in the Courier and places at 209-213 Park Avenue West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
W. H. Hartman Company
Waterloo Evening Courier
Park Avenue West
W. H W. Hartman
Rock Island Agent Goes to California
A. L. Philleo, Rock Island commercial agent in Rock Island, left with his family for California for six weeks to supervise a 20 acre Azusa ranch and enjoy a vacation. Clifford R. Milligan will assume his duties in his absence.
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A. L. Philleo
Rock Island Railroad
California
Mr. Philleo
Azusa
Los Angeles
Clifford R. Milligan
Mother's Friend Supports Healthy Prenatal Care
Healthy women who bear children and remain healthy prepare their systems in advance of baby’s coming. Without aiding nature in prenatal work, mothers risk weakened health. Mother's Friend relieves strain, eases ligaments, soothes breast inflammation, and speeds recovery for a healthy mother. Available at drug stores. Write for free book. OFIELD
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisie
Ofield
We denounce cotton blends for clothes in favor of wool standard
A statement denounces cotton mixed fabrics and declares a commitment to a single all wool fabric standard. The declaration emphasizes quality and uniformity across garments.
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Frank Bros
Taft Campaign Literature Drops in Local HQ
A misprinted Taft campaign handbill was found at a Republican headquarters featuring questions about change and prices. It questions farmer prices and labor wages and urges readers to vote for change, recalling past eras and promising improvement.
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Taft
Yeaterday
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Baz
Teachers
COR College
Teachers’ College
Coe College
Cedar Fails
Mont
David Felmley
Logan Welmley
Kimball
S. D
Bridger
Felmley
Gage
Bridgewater
Aitkins
Orange Township
A. A. Burger
Black Hawk County Crop Improvement Association
Danish Lyren Society
Deestrick Schule
W. RB
Women’s Relief Corps
Cotton Theatre
Kawd
Tnez Rachell
Radell
Live Town
O. H. Rodenbach
Mothers’ Congress
A. Boehmler
Dayton Flats
S. W. Harris
New Uhm, Miss
Portland
Ore
March
LeMars
John March
Tacoma
Wash
Hans Petersen
Leo Paulger
Mt. Vernon
Parsons
Hannah Miller
Ruth Miller
Cornell College
Billa Kerr
Ohio
Nhar
Illinois Central
George
Wwaterloo
Wangler Bros
C. J. Quater
Rock Island
NAT Oas
Hart Schafluer & Marx
People’s Party
Frank Bros., Clothiers
Commercial Street
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Waterloo
AEW Taft Literature
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