Worry 15 Blamed For Family Murder Suicide
Marton Illinois October reports say Worry over reverses ill health and loss of his position as United States district attorney four months ago drove WW Potter 66 a southern Illinois attorney to kill five family members and then himself. The killer and victims included his wife Myrtle 52 two daughters Eloise 16 and Lucille White 4 and 3 weeks old Phillys and Cynthia. The bodies were found by his son Morris 26. A coroner jury returned verdicts of murder and death by own action and noted Potter had faced impeachment proceedings and believed officials actions were under investigation. News notes imply moral servant hearings set for Wednesday.
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Marton
Iis
Potter
Southern Illinois
Morris Potter
Myrtie
Eloise
Lucille White
Lattee
Phillys
Cynthia
TS. White
Gilbert White
Miami
Fla
Gilbert Jr
Potter Home
Olney, Til
Mattar
East St. Louis
English
Wall
Waterloo farmer injured in street car collision
Tim Gilbert of the Lo Gan avenue road three miles north of Waterloo was hurt in a Saturday afternoon collision between his car and a Waterloo street car. He sustained injuries to the head and shoulders and was taken to Allen Memorial hospital by police, then released shortly after.
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Tim Gilbert
Waterloo
LoGan Avenue
Allen Memorial Hospital
Gold headed canes and changing customs in old towns
ABE MARTIN recalls a bygone era when gold headed canes were a social currency. He notes the flamboyant practice of presenting canes for simple acts, how towns filled with canes reflected status, and how some citizens wore many canes as a measure of reputation.
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Nat Everbuddy
Everbuddy
Jervel
Bates
Sterlin
Andy Wirlck
Lydia E Pinkham Supplement Sells Widely Across Nations
An advertisement proclaims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy used by women worldwide. It notes nearly 4,000,000 bottles sold annually in the United States, urging readers to ask their druggists for the product.
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Mexico
Canada
Spain
Cuba
Bhaiti
France
England
Perth
Chile
Argentina
India
Philippines
Colombia
Central America
West Indies
Isles of the Sea
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
Giraffe Familiar in Imperial Rome and Africa Through Time
London notes trace giraffe history from imperial Rome to modern Africa, detailing range shifts, domestication echoes, and six to nine African races. It describes hunting methods, speed, defenses, and meat uses, noting laws curbing indiscriminate shooting and urging preservation for science and rare meals.
Farewell Reception for Pastor R. E. Williamson at Church
Honoring Rev. R. E. Williamson and Mrs. Williamson, a farewell reception will be held at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the church parlors. The public is invited to attend.
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R. E. Williamson
First Baptist Church
Fined for Shooting Pheasants in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls on October 26 Ed Townsley and Harvey Gibbe were arrested by Deputy Game Warden Ton Waldron for shooting pheasants. They appeared in Justice R.E. Murray's court and were fined $56 with $4.75 costs each.
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Cedar Falls
Ed Townsley
Harvey Gibbe
Ton Waldron
R.E. Murray
City Commercial Bank to Pay Second Dividend
Menon City Oct 25. The City Commercial Bank will pay a second 20 percent dividend to depositors around Nov 1. About 250000 dollars will be distributed to depositors in the closed bank.
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Menon
How to Gain 5 Pounds in 30 Days
An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a pleasant candy like pill. It claims skinny individuals can gain 5 pounds in 30 days or more and offers money back if 5 pounds are not gained in 40 days. It cites druggists Wangler Gros Robert Drug Co Co Z Miller and others and mentions a six week 15 pound example.
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Wangler Gros
Robert Drug Co
Co. Z. Miller
McCoy's
Welcome to Waterloo Hosts Welcome Convention Guests
The city extends hospitality during the Eastern Stars convention inviting visitors to use local stores, rest rooms, writing tables, public telephones, and free check rooms. Residents encourage exploring Waterloo’s schools, churches, retail and manufacturing sectors, and wholesale houses to see the city as it is.
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Waterloo
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