Ancient mound discovery near Des Moines yields skeletons
Iowa report details three ancient burial mounds found near Des Moines and a suburb, describing skeletons of two adults and a child, their burial clay, and signs of fire. Discoverers Dr Patterson and Glasgow exposed remains, then buried them again. mounds are covered and protected. News covers the mound sites, local ceremonies, and a veterans gathering at the state capital with speeches by Gov Jackson and others.
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Way Patterson
United Presbyterian Ehareh
W. Glasgow
Des Moines
Stopol
Patterson
Ma. Gliscow
Fruil
Nelson
Dn Patterson
Glasron
Ney
Mirrshall Town
Cound Blats
Davenport
Tinlington
Stony City
Pennypacker Family Civil War Service Record Highlighted
Notes from a biographical sketch detail the Pennypacker family's Civil War participation with 144 descendants serving in the Union or Confederacy, including 27 commissioned officers. Hendrick Pennypacker, a surveyor for Montgomery County, is cited as the ancestor. The piece also references local humor and quotation snippets from period newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Hendrick Purnebecker
Watel Sinsveyor
Dace Peynypaecker
Hendrick Pannebee
Montgomery
Galisha Pennypacker
Terry
Mort Fisher
Wis
Idyllic Kine Lyrics From Almesbury Convent
Fragmentary extract from the poem idyles of the Kine found in the press for the convent of Almesbury. The lines describe a cook and a dog with distorted speech and mock dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anovies
Almesbury
Iowa State News Captures Fire Losses and Shipments
Iowa reports economic strain as hogs and other stock depart due to dranghe causing slumps in markets. Old horses sold or killed for economy. Knights of Pythias lodges discuss German language degrees in Lemars with new officers named. Town soldiers monument commission selects eight veterans for likenesses. Adjoining notes cover Adair fire destroying business district and a river steamer collision near Keokuk injuring no one as passengers reach safety.
End of Long Strike Ends as 500 Miners Return to Work
A coal mine strike near Fos ter ends after three months with 500 miners resuming work. The dispute centered on miners dues deducted from pay and the company’s refusal to withhold dues. Also noted are impeachment petitions in Sioux City against county officials, fire watch patrols near railroads, and various local incidents including resignations, accidents, and business changes across Iowa.
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Foster
Toster Coal Company
Miners’ Association
Walter Strange
A. Js. Epps
F.O. Hunting
Sioux City
Maxon City
Fowler
Myatt
Parket
Danas Cleland
Cuderweiters
Charles You Iulew
M. OL
Reed
Valio
Balaw
Rica Aya
Chicago
Herman A. Powell
Hupitat Elareh Ab Grestan
Wood Department
Uinelsmith
Cane Gampaig
Marshitttown
Ann Bruening
Paestan
Pole
Wis Durned
Republican
Mason City
Vaninis Norton
Burlington
Mount
Michael Murphy
Pocahontas County
The Will and Its Power in Mental Disorder Explored
A discussion of the will in insanity notes cases where patients lose or surrender autonomy. It describes amnesia and coercion of choice by others, wandering seizures, and paralysis of volition. Numerous anecdotes illustrate how external influence can override intent, with patient accounts of paralysis and compelled actions.
Antiquated Chronicle Notes Scattered Looting Frays
A garbled historic record describes a disorderly scene marked by looting and a curious cry about a first day’s end. The fragment hints at religious or ceremonial wording and references to a place or person named Dita, with unclear oil or lesson symbolism amid upheaval.
Unclear fragment on self possession and city aid
Fragmentary text mentions a woman asserting self possession and entitlement to consideration, with garbled references to a council or city payment and unrelated names, leaving the core fact unclear and not confidently reportable.
Syrup of Figs Promotes Health and Relief
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure laxative offering health benefits through its pleasant taste. It claims cleansing effects on the kidneys liver and bowels, relief from colds headaches and fevers, and permanent constipation cure. The California Fig Syrup Co manufactures it, selling 60 cent and 1 dollar bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Cn
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Iava Newsletter
Rottes
Ceromanjex
Tows
Laree
Suail
Wiscoutsin
Mighigaa
Thienais
Nebraska
Missoneri
Pacife
Atimratert
Povelouk
Chow Waveren
Gow Dackson
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Newnan
A. I
Mick Col We Ty Shiw
Fraud Army
Ational Pyard Etal
Towa
Des Moies
Walt
Seventh
Lovunst
Capitel
Capitol
John W. Noble
Dehy LY Lacey
Gov Jackson
Murfreesboro
Tenn
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Muissa
Ghea
Oston
Hentirests
N.Y. Advertiser
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Lomatiy
Milian Syerten
Tle
Bree Press
Iowa State News
Grand Lodge of Knights of
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Lemars
Mise Dell Paikins
Don
Genniehiet
L. Tagman
Ville On
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Bod
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Mes
Kimms Myer
Lavenport
Encors aMearresynts Donee
MW. Werke
Chithrie Center
Tinanga
BW Cli
Marsiach Town
Louis Montgomery
Conr
Alamos
Advir
Roblis Coatath
Wiles
Wien
Wilerty
Cheng
Howe
Dinah
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Ophan
Quincy
Dr. Biliod
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Thart
Alany
Lewont
Prine
Westphal
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Alam
Herlin
Sonia
Dain
Honneltios
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Feontat
Dita
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