Ackley World discusses electric light service and stock plans
The article notes Ackley’s electric light service remains efficient and will operate by S. P. Breuning until May 1, after which ownership may transfer. It reports stock subscriptions, a committee canvass, and the potential for a stock company to secure the plant, stressing the importance of maintaining service quality and local or outside ownership.
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Lowa
Ackley
8. PD. Breuning
Buncombe
Odds Favor the Women in a Nation Wide View
A Tacoma Ledger summary of debates on homicide by gender, noting that women commit few murders compared to men and are often seen as dupes or driven to action by others. The piece juxtaposes commentary from Cedar Rapids and other papers on tariff reform, prosperity, and societal outlooks, reflecting a mosaic of opinions and old urban rhetoric. The tone preserves period voice and cites several named outlets in a collage of quotes and mispunctuated phrases.
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Tacoma Ledger
Why He Grew. Andianapolis Sun headline with playful quote
Little Tommy jokes about growing fast and needing baths every morning. Dr B E Purcell offers eye ear nose throat care, with office at Dr Phelan's on April 28. The ad promotes desserts and bread at Froerz & Pavlus with assorted cakes and breads.
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Andianapolis
Tommy
Morniog
B. E. Purcell
The Irish Land Bill in British Parliament
The passage outlines the Irish land purchase bill as a pivotal measure. It argues the bill would enable tenant farmers to own arable land, end the Saxon Celt feud, and reconcile Ireland. The debate in Parliament is presented as the last, best effort for agrarian reform, likely to command global attention.
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Philadelphia
Ireland
Kaiser’s BandleSS Ball Delays Start of Royal Dance
A London Daily Telegraph account describes a royal ball at a white castle where the Kaiser and Kaiserin arrived to find the Guards band late. The director hurried to assemble musicians by cab, with the violin played solo until the full orchestra finally joined for the empresses gavotte.
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Royal Castle
Eays
London Daily Telegraph
Kaiserin
How Animals Act At Fires From Chicago Chronicle
Fire behavior differs by species according to Chicago Chronicle observers. Horses panic in stables, dogs stay calm and seek exits, and birds appear hypnotized by flames. Cows are steady and easy to lead out, while rodents escape with little trouble. parrots are silent and unresponsive in flames.
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Chicago Chronicle
Makes People Taller Claim From Paris Doctor
A Paris physician promotes height growth by daily static and faradic knee stimulation with massage, salt water compresses, and a cereal rich cartilage growth diet. A second item notes Manchester Free Libraries’ Jubilee, estimating 62 million reference books read or consulted in 50 years.
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Paris
Manchester
England
Women and Men Glove Quality Spar Over Time and Wear
A New York Times writer notes men wear cleaner, better looking gloves than women in public transit. Women justify wear with heavy daily use and purse handling harming fingertips, while men acknowledge superior glove condition among men and greater affordability.
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New York Times
Telegraph Habit Sparks News Wire Frenzy
The Telegraph Habit notes how rapid telegram use drives constant messaging across venues from hotels to churches. A young New York lawyer relies on the telegraph to stay in the public eye, receiving five to three messages daily and even leaving a church when a five word text arrives.
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Asys
New York Press
Training of a Sold Lady in Shop Boss Rules
The article describes business education for shop girls under a buyer who acts as real boss. It notes aims to push hard selling while avoiding delivery issues and keeping departments profitable. At season end, underperforming departments may be abolished, risking the buyer’s job.
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Hartford Courput
Platt
Must
Picayune
New York
Pe Ure
Iowa
Fies
Enel
In A Class By Himself Lace Shoes Tale
A New York Sun report quotes a big retail shoe house head about a peculiar customer who refused lace shoes after noting that police missing persons descriptions often mention lace shoes. The man wanted a different self description if he ever vanished, then left the store.
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New York Sun
Rural free delivery boosts papers on west route
The western route with 109 mail boxes shows education through delivery. When established it carried five daily papers. now it handles 65, with most papers originating from two large cities.
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the Ackley World
George F. Althouse
Leé
Abraham Lincoln
St. Louis
United States
Newsboy
Manila Bay
Dewey
Mark
Walt
Thomas Lipton
Trancis
Tom
Mississippi
Shaw
Kickapoo Club
Mee Comptroller
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
National Bank
California
Galifornia
Falt Trust
Alaska
Uncle Sam
Dominions
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Allison
Henderson
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Paulke
Teddy
Minneapolis
Cogar Rapids
Woda
Kaiser
Board of Supervisors
Hardin County
Burenek
New Providence
Camber
Wardin Euguty
Hetuan Grannex
Hubbard
Sherife
Sherif
Hardin County Republicee
Eldora Towns
Yor Sheriey
Jung B. Tuomas Walsh
Lows Pulls
Lawy
Jim
Martin & Johnson Co
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Oor
Loster
Ackley, Towa
BB. L. Trey
Mary Hackrott
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