Neither twin has ever ridden in an automobile they said. Starting in business in 1864 in a general store, William was on the job every day, except for an occasional illness, until December 1, when fire destroyed the establishment. Henry was his clerk one year, then his partner, and then launched a gristmill in 1865. In this business, Henry also established a record for work. Since quitting the store and mill, the twins have devoted their time to their extensive land holdings here, visiting their farms almost daily and helping do the chores and other odd and end jobs.

Born in Hanover, Germany, February 4, 1834, the Bruns brothers came to America at the age of eighteen years. Both are married and have families.

Tornado Sweeps Iowa District Des Moines, Iowa—(A. P.)—One woman is dead and property is damaged to the extent of thousands of dollars; as the result of a tornado which swept a small farming district 20 miles northwest of Des Moines, last night. 