Novak Freed After Long Flight From Murder Charge
Frank A Novak, once labeled a fine looking man and accomplished violinist, is released after a sensational case in Iowa. He was convicted of second degree murder for a Walford store fire in 1897 and sentenced to life. Evidence tied him to fleeing to Alaska, then to Victoria and Seattle before reappearing in Klondike life where he played violin publicly.
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Klondike
Iowa
Novak
Vinton
Cedar Rapide
Frank A. Novak
Fort Madison
Burnham
Wimton
Walford
Edward Murray
Murray
Alaska
Iowa City
Omaha
F. A. Smith
Victoria
Seattle
Kiondike
Frank Novak
W. A. Hunter
Anamosa
Morey Stock Co A Fine Attraction at Waterloo
The Morey Stock company opened a week at the Waterloo to the largest first night business ever recorded. The opening bill, A Girl's Mistake, pleased the audience and the company performed well. Tonight they present The Singing Girl, a standout in their repertoire. Ladies’ free tickets were exhausted. one free admission will be given tonight with each paid 30 cent ticket before 6 p.m.
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Morey Stock Company
Waterloo
Morey
Acta
County Picnic Held Tomorrow at Mt Vernon County Farm
County officers and residents invited to a full day at the Mt Vernon township county farm along the W C F N line. Lectures by Ames experts, experiments explained, sports including potato and sack races, a free picnic dinner, and tours of the county home. Special trolley cars shuttle visitors from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. if weather allows a large turnout, marking the first county picnic here.
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Mt. Vernon Township
Board of Supervisors
Rainbow
Bentley
State Agricultural College
Ames
LaRue
Waterloo
W. P. Hoxie
C. E. Pickett
Sherman DaWolf
Henry W. Grout
County Experiment Station
M. J. Mosher
Iowa
Foley Kidney Pills Help Urinary Trouble
Foley Kidney Pills claim to aid individuals with kidney and bladder issues or urinary irregularities. The ad urges trying the remedy and mentions J. K. Jader & Son as the supplier.
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FOLEY
J. K. Jader
San
Fire destroys Chas Baumgartner factory in Manchester Iowa
Manchester Iowa September 1 special report fire destroyed the Chas El Baumgartner factory after a gas stove explosion while the laundry addition burned. Inadequate city water supply and a delay at the firehouse hindered efforts, with the building and its specialized machinery valued around 3000 and only 760 insurance. Grange leases Universalist church, dedicatory service highlights, banquet, and remarks on local and national grange work. Mr and Mrs J P Wilson celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with family from Cedar Rapids Regent and Oniwin Iowa and distant relatives.
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Manchester
Iowa
Chas, el Baumgartner
Grange
Church
Tones Mill Grange
Pioneer Andculturist Society
Auditorum
Universalist Church
the Grange
RK. W. Tirid
Geo. W. Dunham
A. 8. Blait
Universalist Society
J. P. Wilson
Tanne i
Cédar Rapids
Sherman Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Clyde and
Lloyd Petley
Regent
Misses Florence and Ruth Wilson Visit Cedar Rapids Figures
Florence and Ruth Wilson of Cedar Rapids, grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Wilson, spent the day with them. Judge Nugent of Cedar Rapids and Mr J W Rabenau of Regent North Dakota were also present for the visit.
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Florence and
Ruth Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Doors Open at Waterloo Public and Denominational Schools
Waterloo public schools east and west opened with enrollments larger than expected. About 5,000 pupils attended city schools, with classes filling quickly as teachers organized seating and schedules through May. Denominational institutions including Our Lady of Victory academy St Josephs Parish St Martys and Sacred Heart also reported higher enrollments, with numbers near 210 300 and 14 respectively as classes begin.
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Waterloo
Fifa
Our Lady of Victory Academy
St. Joseph’s Parish
Tast
St. Marty's School
St. Mary’s Pariih
Sacred Heart School
Waterloo West
Pastor Repeats Term At Grace M E Waterloo
At the Grace M E church annual conference Rev. E D Hull was unanimously invited to a sixth year as pastor of the Waterloo church. Officers were elected including stewards and trustees, and committees named for 1911 1912 with roles in missions church extension and temperance. An endorsement of Foley Kidney Pills by J A Maple of Steubenville Ohio is included as a testimonial.
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Grace M. BE
E. D. Hull
D.D
Waterloo
C. R. Rohde
Chas, Ferguson
Wm. Horton
H- T. Fisher
George Wentland
Howard Sharp
Chas
H. Bingham
F. L. Benedict
L. E. Park
T. J. Close
Temperance
W. R. Jameson
C. W. Cotton
John E. Bates
J. A. Maple
S. 7Th St
Steubenville
Expressman
Foley
J. K. Joder
Sor
S S S S: A Great Tonic and Blood Purifier Promises Cure
An advertisement touts S S S as the greatest tonic and blood purifier. It claims impure blood causes weakness, lists benefits for appetite, digestion, and stamina, and offers a free medical book. The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta markets the product as a universal health remedy.
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S. S
S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
A L Dewey Gets Recent Promotion
Councilman R M Dewey receives word via his son Arthur L Dewey formerly assistant freight agent for the Rock Island railway with Memphis HQ has been chosen as traveling freight agent for the Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railway Co to assist G L Edwards in charge of the new traffic office in Memphis The circular letter announcing the promotions is signed by Co D Whitney traffic manager Dewey will solicit business in Memphi s
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R. M. Dewey
Arthur L. Dewey
Rock Island Railway
Memphis
Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railway Co
G. L. Edwards
Co. D. Whitney
Dewey
Promoted Railway Official Noted In Regional Context
A former Rock Island depot cashier with a long history in local railroading has received a rapid promotion within the railway service, reflecting notable career advancement in the region.
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Rock Island
The Girl I Love Returns to Waterloo in September
The five months of prosperity in Chicago for The Girl I Love are mirrored as the LaSalle Opera House production travels to Waterloo on September 12. The tour will feature the same cast and stage presentation that delighted audiences in the Windy City.
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Chicago
LaSalle Opera House
Waterloo
Windy City
First M. E. Church Home Coming Evening
The First M. E. church hosts an annual home coming social with a welcome for all members. Dr. Frank Cole will speak and a musical program and recitations follow. A lay electoral conference delegate will be elected for the Upper Iowa conference meeting in town on Friday September 22. The lay electoral conference will choose delegates to the Indianapolis general conference next year. The quarterly conference meets tomorrow evening.
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M. E
Frank Cole
Upper Iowa
Indianapolis
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E. Boyce
Morey Stock CO
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Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Rollment
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H. T. Fisher
C.W. Cotton
J. C. Gates
C. W. Stilgon
GF. Wickman
W. Y Sandford
Courtright
S. M. Bentley
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J. W. Arbuckle
Cotton
Freedman's Aid
L. I. Park
Chas. Wasson
W. Y. Sandford
Steve Ferguson
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit
A. L. Dewey
M. E. Church
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