State Draws Big Lottery Numbers in Iowa Exemption Plan
Des Moines reports detail the U S Army first draw in Washington with 12 749 Iowa men affected by exemptions The Iowa list includes numbers under 4500 as the highest Iowa registration is 4500 The big drawing produced about 10 400 numbers drawn at a rate of 350 per hour Officials expect screening to call more than needed due to a 50 percent exemption allowance The article lists numerous numbers in early draws and notes the division of numbers across the first to eighteenth 500 draws with extensive tabulated figures across counties and registrants
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Washington
Iowa
First Army
Towa
Avia
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Women Outshoot Men at University of Iowa
Women marksmen at the University of Iowa achieved higher average scores than men during the week. Several women regularly shoot around the ninety five mark at 410 yards, a level praised as excellent even by army riflemen. Most are summer session students, planning to continue into the term starting July 30.
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Towa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Bounty Jumpers in Revolutionary and Civil War Conflicts
Describes the practice of bounty jumpers who enlisted for recruitment bounties, deserting and reenlisting for new rewards. Notes Washington’s harsh orders against the practice and reports of executions or shootings during the Civil War for those convicted of bounty jumping.
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Washington
Light colors best reflect room light findings
A recent investigation into wall colors shows white walls reflect about 66 percent of incident light. Cream and rosy tones follow, then yellow, blue, and green, in order of reflectivity.
Musician's Irony About Conductors and Language
The Londor Observer notes the irony of great conductors leaving thin food stories, citing Richter and his imperfect English. During a Tristan prelude rehearsal he quipped, Not passionate enough you play too much like married men, aremark reflecting humor about artistic intensity and language.
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Tristan
Londor
Opinion on whether inanimate things feel pain
A Washington scientist attached to a federal bureau addresses the question of whether inanimate objects can feel pain. He argues strongly that many such items appear to respond with wailing and groaning when struck, noting observations by performers of handling objects.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
How Dandalion Got Name
A light note on flower name origins explains the dandelion name. It derives from French dents de lion, reflecting leaf serrations thought to resemble a lion’s teeth.
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Dandalion
Her Consolation in a General Situation Quote
A Columbus Journal note laments how any elderly maiden can scan her circle of friends’ husbands and feel relieved she has none. The piece satirically underscores social expectations and the uneasy humor of domestic norms.
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Columbua
Journal
Green shade for the eyes protects workers from glare
The article notes that a green shade helps eyes by reducing glare and relaxing facial muscles. It suggests clerical workers and needle workers should use this precaution to shield eyes and ease strain during work.
Grandmother Teaches Dorothy Alphabet Lesson
A grandmother guides Dorothy through reading the alphabet, stopping at the letter Y where Dorothy asks about the symbol resembling a little man holding his arms up. The passage reflects optimistic thought and admonitions against excess and intemperance. Deseret News, fe.
Unmasked by War Census Reveals Dual Lives in New York
A New York World report says a police census of city dwellings surfaced many men leading double lives or hiding past records. Men seek permission to register under both proper and assumed names at irregular establishments. Cases include citizens who have “lost” citizenship and questions about their children's status. Deserted wives seek aid locating missing husbands.
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New York
New York World
Goodrich
Pimply Faces Cleared With Cuticura Preparations
An old advertisement proclaims Cuticura for pimples and blackheads. Apply Cuticura Ointment to affected areas, wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water after five minutes, and repeat morning and night. Claims no better toilet preparation exist. Sample offers via postcard to Cuticura Dept. Loston. Sold widely.
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Loston
Skidding Jane Provokes Cabinet Car Dispute
A cabinet member sought a government car for national business and received a vehicle driven by a sharp looking female chauffeur. Hours later he erupted saying a woman drove recklessly endangering his life. The officer calmly quipped the driver was Skidding Jane.
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Jane
London Chronicle
Going to Hear the Celebrated Violinist
A suburbanite asks an old man about tonight’s opera house concert. The neighbor dismisses the idea, saying his boy plays “one of them” and that piddlin’ is fiddlin’. The old man shrugs, noting no difference in quality between the local player and the famed virtuoso.
Jones claims horse of spirit purchase sparks mockery
A terse quip recounts Jones saying he bought a horse of spirit yesterday and someone retorts it was a pony of brandy, reflecting humorous social banter. The remark underscores attitudes toward impulsive purchases and wit in casual exchanges.
Our Boarding Houre Meal Quip Sparks Courier-Journal Laughs
A fragment from the Courier Journal mockingly quotes Our Boarding Houre with a line about meals depending on a quirky term Ssqueala. The snippet hints at humor in a literary piece or column.
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Louige Villa Courier-Journal
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