Iowa's Newsworthy Past

January 5 on Iowa's Newsworthy Past unravels as follows. The Carroll Herald 1/5/1876: Death of Geo. Morrill: Was it suicide or accident? ; The medical controversy. Denison Bulletin 1/5/1899: Little bulletins ; Teachings perverted: A contributor pays his respects to the memory of an able editor. Carroll Times 1/5/1911: Would preserve Iowa lakes ; Storm holds sway. The Fonda Times 1/5/1933: Resolution adopted by Pocahontas County Farm Bureau; Extra! Ex-President Coolege died suddenly today--12:45 p.m.; Classifieds.

January 4 on Iowa's Newsworthy Past unravels as follows. Centerville Journal 1/4/1888: Our boys; Patents granted; Personals. Centerville Daily Citizen 1/4/1908: Doctor gone: Search futile; Life--What is it?. Centerville Daily Iowegian And Citizen 1/4/1919: Frankel heads relief drive. Centerville Daily Iowegian And Citizen 1/4/1937: Govt. agents take Iowa man wanted in embezzlement case; First National and Iowa Trust pay a dividend; Gamble Stores distribute bonuses to employes 1,766 share in gains; Want ads.

January 3 on Iowa's Newsworthy Past unravels as follows. Burlington Hawk-Eye 1/3/1850: From California. Davenport Democrat 1/3/1878: Women as educators: Address of Miss P. Sudlow before The State Teachers Association. Davenport Daily Republican: Victim of Holocaust: Rock Island woman among hundreds who perished in Iroquois. The Clinton Advertiser 1/3/1918: "Twin Beds" is funniest play of the decade; Fuel expert here Monday; Paintings by Rev. A. H. Lutz are exhibited. The Clinton Advertiser 1/3/1927: Labor in Iowa in 1927 will be increased; Classified ads.

January 2 on Iowa's Newsworthy Past unravels as follows. Iowa State Bystander 1/2/1903: Buxton news; Mrs. A. L. Bonawitz suicides: left a letter that she loved Chris Ritter, a bartender; Freeman holiday number; Welcome the new farewell the old. Iowa State Bystander 1/2/1914: Finds great happiness in "keeping house"; Rare Washington portrait. The Bystander 1/2/1920: Corinthian Baptist Church; City news. Dallas County News 1/2/1935: New Ford catch eyes of motorists; Part of robber gang now held in Dallas County Jail; Friends give Mr. Stuber a lamp; Sues friend for damages; Shoots sixteen baskets in game; Conquer the bulge; "Forsaking All Others" Now playing at the Des Moines Theater; Classified advertising; Legal notice.

Newspaper articles in this episode come largely from the Ft. Dodge, Iowa area newspapers, spanning from 1861-1931.

December 31 on Iowa's Newsworthy Past unravels as follows. Villisca Review 12/31/1902: Local matters. The Essex Independent 12/31/1915: Tony-Young nuptials; A modern tailoring establishment; Notice to settle; Goose Dinner; A Royal Slave; C. H. Pendleton has horse stolen; Bells to ring at noon on New Years Day. The Silver City Times 12/31/1925: Eleven cars stock to market Saturday and Monday; Seed commitee complete its reports; Cats have positive likes and dislikes. Walnut Bureau 12/31/1942: 32 give one-half pint of blood free at clnic Tuesday; Orville Beckendorf reported missing last letter Dec. 7; Welcome 1943; Locals; Will launch lard campaign; Classified ads. The Diagonal Reporter 12/31/1958: Understanding Iowa children; Rare disease; Fall.

December 30 on Iowa's Newsworthy Past unravels as follows. Postville Review 12/30/1874: Articles of incorporation of the Allamakee County Farmer's Association; House and lots for sale. West Union Gazette 12/30/1887: Our Washington letter: The washed. Clayton County Journal 12/30/1910: Fake priest passes forged checks; Mrs. Heikes granted $35,000 alimony; No police laws in constitution: Business men of Iowa opposed to having a disturbed question raised. New Hampton Tribune 12/30/1937: Twenty-two pound salmon Christmas treat at Crooks home; Bobby Eichoff age 6 accidentally shot dies from wound; Want ads; Market prices; A trip by place to Mexico City, Mexico.

December 29 on Iowa’s Newsworthy Past unravels as follows. Decorah Republican 1887 12/29/1887: “371.21 or a guess.” Decorah Public Opinion 12/29/1896: A handsome Christmas present; Child study and higher education; Horsemen; For sale. Decorah Journal 12/29/1903: Hygienic value of fruit; Franchise invalid; Bits of local information. Decorah Public Opinion and Decorah Republican 12/29/1932: Fine progress at Decorah Junior College for Girls; Heavy cost due to lack of cooperation; Cresco has successful part-time school for farm boys. Decorah Journal 12/29/1949: Want ads.

December 28 on Iowa’s Newsworthy Past unravels as follows. Washington Democrat 12/28/1898: Saloon’s got a black eye. Wellman Advance 12/28/1905: Misc. local news. The Kalona News 12/28/1916: Kalona in 1916. Solon Economist 12/28/1939: Home nutrition club met last Thursday. Lone Tree Reporter 12/28/1967: Holiday traffic accidents take 666 lives. Columbus Gazette 12/28/1972: Want ads, Library books for shut-ins.