War News From Tripoli and Istanbul Turmoil
Reports from Constantinople say protests against Italy’s declaration of war on Turkey were sent to world parliaments and peace bodies. Rome confirms Italian occupation of Tripoli. Rear Admiral Borea d'Olmo named Tripoli governor as troops land. Austria threatens action over Albanian coast operations. Germany seeks intervention, pledging support to Turkey if it accepts Italy’s ultimatum. Italian losses listed as three.
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St. Sophia
Constantinople
Italy
Turkey
Socialist
Hague
Rome
Tripoli
Borea d'Olmo
Sallora
London Wyening Times
Austria
Mediterranean
Germany
Eee
Washington purge reshapes department and purges key officials
In a sudden move the department of agriculture is reorganized as Solicitor George P. McCabe retires from the pure food and drug board, Associate Chemist F. L. Dunlap takes leave until the president returns, and Chemist Harvey W. Wiley is left to lead the board amid broader reforms.
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Department of Agriculture
George P. McCabe
Pure Food and Drug Board
FL. Dunlap
McCabe
Harvey W Wiley
Story of ulcer cure nurse recalls long struggle
A Augusta Maine nurse shares a testimonial about Resinol Ointment healing an eight month ulcerated leg after four weeks of use. She reports relief from itching and pain, plus no recurrence after six months. The letter also promotes Resinol products and related remedies for children and skin conditions.
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Augusta
Cameron
Resinol Chemigal Co
Baltimore
Phara Frolic Visitors Spark Parish Gossip
A man new to the stage saw the Phara’ Frolic and learned locals called the Colians “fans.” He spoke with Tom Cavanagh about the parish’s regular church attendants, and Tom confirmed the joke, saying, They’re fans.
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Colians
Irigh
Tom Cavanagh
Tom
Chicago Post
Circumstantial Evidence on a Scottish Visit
A Scotch couple travel with their host through rugged countryside. While crossing a high bridge a loud splash is heard. They continue, then the man notices his wife is missing from the front seat, prompting a grim quip about the splash.
A Fine Night Cap Promising Restful Sleep
A veteran reader praises Grape-Nuts and milk as the finest night cap. He recounts dramatic relief from acute indigestion and brain fog after three years of illness, noting improved sleep, weight gain, and clearer thinking with the diet changes.
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Bn ‘Alleghany
Fourth Iowa General Assembly vote decides state capital site
Historical note recalls the 1854 Iowa City ballot to locate the state capital. Bellefontaine nearly secured it by a single vote, with Des Moines winning. Frank Boyer recalls his father Dr Boyer calling down Judge Crookham, Mahaska County’s representative, for casting the deciding vote for Des Moines.
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Lowang
Robert I. Garden
Hedge
Mahaska County
General Assembly
State of Iowa
Iowa City
State Capitol
Bellefountain
Des Moines
Old Bellefountain
Frank Boyer
Oskaloosa
Dr. Boyer
Judge Crookham
Iowa News Roundup of Delegates and Local Events 1911
Iowa reports delegates appointed by Governor Carroll to the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association meeting in Alton Illinois on Oct 25 26 1911. Also notes state dairy herd inspections, Kings Daughters convention at West Liberty, a calico quilt project, Muscatine business backing against a union, railroad dismissals, and various legal and civic items across Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Davenport with reports on suffrage events and local incidents.
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Carroll
Iowa
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
Alton, Ill
John Killeen
Dubuque
John Blaul
Burlington
Miller
Des Moines
I. S. Pepper
Muscatine
James Powell
Ottumwa
B. Mills
Clinton
State Board of Control
James I. Gibson
King’s Daughters
West Liberty
Susan Brockarnshire
Massachusetts
P. J. Mansfield
Howardsville
Ladies' Aid Society
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Dr. Smith
Sherrif van Natta
Louis
Sorensen
Sac City
Ullcn
N. Y
Cedar.Rapids
Towa City
Congress
Bob. Sion
William Eddy
Loscated
Oxford
Johnson County
K. Noland
Chicago
France
Iowa Equal Suffrage Association
Perry
Hartiet Belvel Evans
Corydon
Ed Elia
Walter Nolan
United States District Court
Davenport
Mabray
Polk County
John Cavanaugh
New Orleans
Red Oak
Arizona
Brennan
J. M. Pierce
Rietor
Leonard T. Albrecht
Pierce
Jack Herman
Zbyszko
Humboldt
Frank Gotch
Herman
Gotch
Rock Rapids
Lyon County
Industrialnvestment “Company
Marguerite
Mig
John Hanlon
Rebecca Keister
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Hillmanrdware
Frank Lebron
Keokuk
Splendid Canadian Crops Signal Western Canada Prosperity
Reports from wheat fields in western Canada show record yields with many areas producing 35 and 20 bushels, and some data indicating 60 to 100 bushels per acre. Barley and flax are also excellent, with Americans in the U S encouraged by the success in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
States
Canada
Rash Across Baby Body Prompted Family Flight to England
In July 1509 a baby developed a severe widespread rash after a trip from Boxton to Ireland and England. Doctors attributed it to food and climate, but symptoms persisted and itched violently at night. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about nine months, the rash disappeared with no lasting disfigurement. The letter highlights a call to obtain Cuticura products from Boston.
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Boxton
England
Ireland
Baby
Cody
Gunn
Barretbury
A Ofesich
Cutteura
Boston
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Pate
Cannanieg the Ri
Tilmots Farmers’ Hall of Fame
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Champaign, NL
University of Hilnois College of Agricultura
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Connecticut
John Bradle
Tifton
Kansas City
Condor
Berlin II
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Illinois Central
Stephenson
Heyburn
Senate Investigating Committee
Milwaukee
Wickersham
Supreme Court of the United States
Americus
New Hampshire
Mre
Mary Baker Eddy
Morton
Supreme Judicial Court of
James Leonard
Henry
Washington, D. C
Marshal Tyree
West Virginia
Government Reform School
Wall Paper Trust
Federal
Cleveland, D
Scott Date
Central Hotel
Erskine
Walker
Magdalena Kemp
Rock Ieland
Giants
Athletics
Polo Grounds
New York City
Peter Thompson
Peter
Lydia Thompson
A. H. Coxe
Paoli
Boucher
Quimper
Louvre
Paris
North Sea
Hasen
Sonora
A. Wadirich
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Tél Jackson
Topeka
Kansas
Mary
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