Butterflies Flip Hobby Into $400 Summer Biz
Lester Beadle, a Platteville junior, started a backyard butterfly ranch that grew into a small industry. He breeds caterpillars, pupae, and butterflies in six pens using milkweeds, shipping live specimens and pupae to Chicago jobbers for laboratory use. He expects about $400 in profits this season with minimal overhead for cheesecloth and shipping.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Platteville
Lester Beadle
Beadle
Platteville State Teachers College
Chicago
Beadie
Express
Beadley
California
Frank Wartey Opens Brownbilt Shoe Store in Davenport
Frank Wartey opened his Brownbilt shoe stock today at 219 Fourth Street West marking the start of his opening week. The store features a green tiled front, leaded glass doors, jade green interior, three departments, and two automatic sizing devices. Wartey previously operated at 240 Fourth Street West for two years and plans a formal opening in coming weeks.
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Frank Wertey
Brownbilt
Fourth Street West
Warteys
Wartey
Waterloo
Monarch Butterfly Migration Observed Next Summer
A note suggests the wall will see the Monarch butterfly migration next summer, marking a rare sight as the sole common species known to undertake long distance travel. The text hints at timing and feasibility for catching a new supply.
Faye Martin Improves After New York Taxicab Collision
Faye Dorothy Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Hope C G Martin of 2500 Fourth Street West was injured in a taxicab collision in New York on September 1. She sustained a fractured nose and deep cuts about the forehead and nose. Her father, president and general manager of Martin Bros Inc wholesalers and retailers, is with her in New York. She was to begin rehearsal for a Lew Cantor show this week.
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Faye Dorothy Martin
Hope CG. Martin
Fourth Street West
New York
Martin
Miss Martin
Martin Bros. Inc
Lew Cantor
Italian wins Grand Prix at Lido Beach Venice
Italian racer Montero wins the Grand Prix at Lido Beach Venice in September 1941. English rival Major H C D Segrave withdraws on lap three amid a race featuring wartime bread diet notes.
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Lido Beach
Venice
Montero
H.C. D. Segrave
Inheritance of health and Nujol promise
A mother touts classic baby care and regular habits as essential for a child’s fortune, praising a “health certificate” over stock certificates. She claims Nujol keeps baby health on track, ensuring smooth digestion and predictable routines, while noting its safety and easy use. Nujol Laboratories, New York.
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al RE
Pettier Health
Nujol
Nujol Laboratories
Park Avenue
New York
Heir to millions Trust Nujol for the baby’s ease
An advertising item urges mothers to try Nujol for infants over three months, claiming no drugs or medicine are in the product. It assures safety and authenticity, noting it is sold only in sealed packages and available through druggists.
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Nujol
Ois
New Trial Hearing Set for Dr Westlake
In Los Angeles on September 11, an INS report states a new trial hearing for Dr Frank P Westlake, convicted of killing Mrs Laura Sutton, will be held September 13. He remains under life imprisonment. Also noted is a chemical analysis of bread from an ancient Egyptian tomb indicating sweetness from honey.
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Los Angeles
Cal
INS
Frank P. Westlake
Laura
Sutton
Plans Completed for Country Club Fall Meet
Committees announce Sunyside Country Club will host its annual fall golf meet with 200 plus golfers from Waterton and nearby clubs. Qualifying rounds Saturday afternoon, with a no-show option for the week, 19th hole dinner Saturday night, and Sunday nine hole match play begin. Consolation rounds ensure every player posts at least 18 holes. Prizes awarded per foursome with 14 flight pairings and qualifying scores into match play. Reservations not required for the dinner. all are invited and urged to attend.
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Sunnyside
Waterton
Sues Doctor for Daughter s Death
In Harlan Iowa on September 11 a suit was filed in district court charging Dr. Herman Bocken of Harlan with causing the death of Mrs. Ross Nyman in October 1928. The suit was filed by her father William Obrecht.
Alleged Misconduct Tied to Doctor After Daughter’s Death
Fragmentary notes allege misconduct by a doctor connected to the death of the doctor’s daughter. The text hints at ignorance or failure to act, suggesting a possible medical negligence case or inquiry. Further readable context is limited.
Fayette Pioneer Mrs T L Fordyce Dies at 92
Mrs Thomas L Fordyce a Fayette pioneer died at age 91 near her birthday in Center township Fayette County. Funeral services were held at Randalia M S church with Dr D M Parker of Fayette and Rev E Dumlevy of Randalla officiating. Burial followed at Dunham s Grove cemetery beside her husband. Survived by three children 23 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
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Fayette
Bent
Thomas L. Fordyce
Center
M. S
Randalia
D. M. Parker
E. Dumlevy
Randalla
Dunham's Grove
Fox Shoe Store and Atlas Loan Co Incorporation File
Fox Shoe Store and Atlas Loan Co filed articles of incorporation with Eva Brebner on record. Harold W. Fox named president treasurer Helen F. Fox secretary William R. Tweetie Jefferson Grey Mo vice president. Fox Shoe Store to retail shoes hosiery and supplies. Capital stock 10000. Atlas Loan Co organized weeks ago with Frank T. Bentley as manager. Capital stock 50000.
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Fox’ Bhoe Tore, Inc
Eva. Brebner
Harold W. Fox
Helen F. Fox
William R. Tweetie
Jefferson Grey
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Gates College
Lucile
Paris
Wea la Bs
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Country Club
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Atlas Loan ‘Co
Filefor’ Incorporation
W. 4Th St
Eunice
Suzanne
Misses’ & Children’s Shoes
Brown Shoe Co
St Louis
Ohio
America
LaLa
Avenue
Russia
Statesman
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