Santa Claus Letter Contest Promises Prizes
A Fayette newspaper invites letters proving belief in Santa with prizes of 25 dollars for first, 15 for second, 10 for third, plus honorable mentions. Entries must be in by midnight November 4. Winners announced the following Saturday. Letters from readers recounting Santa’s visits and childhood belief are included, showing hopeful sentiment and community holiday spirit.
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Christman
Santa Claus
Santa
Santa’ Claus
Fayette
Matensa
Mamma
Lim
Tause
Osi
Hospital seeks missing patient G W McCoy after escape
University of Iowa psychopathic hospital authorities seek 18 year old G W McCoy of Indianola who escaped Sunday for the second time. He was previously found in Cedar Rapids and is missing as of today.
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Towa Oly
University ‘of Iowa
Poet lecturer dies leaving widow and two children
Fragmentary obituary notes a poet lecturer who died at home after a long career in the profession. It mentions a late work The Hour and a show title The Tanks With a Reuben Show. Survived by widow one son and one daughter.
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Nis
Nevada man indicted on Mann Act in Des Moines case
Port county court dismissed kidnapping charges but the case moved to the U S district court where Port returned Port, a Nevada resident, faces trial for transporting a 16 year old girl named Mamie Woods across state lines. The hearing followed an initial kidnapping claim that was not pursued locally.
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U.P
Nevada
Mamie’ Woods
Des Moines
Schdal
Kansas
Pohl
Woods
Porl
United States
District
Boy 4 Years Old Saves Father's Life
A four year old boy acted quickly to save his father during a danger moment, demonstrating courage and quick thinking that helped avert a tragedy. Local officials and family praise the boy’s presence of mind and composure under pressure.
Don’t Trifle With Constipation Kellogg All Bran Ad
An old Kellogg advertising piece warns constipation harms health and beauty and promotes Kellogg’s All-Bran as a natural remedy. It urges two tablespoonfuls daily and notes recommended uses with milk fruit or honey, plus availability in grocers and restaurants.
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Kellogg
Battla Creek
Boy Helped by Father In Tragic Tractor Incident
A boy, who often watched his father operate a tractor, was pulled toward the wheels as his clothes snagged. He urged Virgin to run for help, but Virgin vanished. The father shut off power after the incident, recalling how he had done it before.
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Virgin
Fld
Daddy
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Chaat
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Wisconsin
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