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The Mysterious Poisoning of the Foulk Children
It was a mystery that shocked the state of Iowa in October 1905. Who would leave poisoned candy in the room of an elderly widowed Civil War veteran with a note saying it was for his young children? Children who … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil War, George Foulk, Iowa Soldiers' Orphans' Home, Jonathan Foulk, Linn County, Mamie Foulk, Poison, Poisoned Candy
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