Questions on nature and a note on Dr Beeson death
A long extract discusses questions for rural youth about animals and weather, then reports from Des Moines and Ames. It notes Dr Edward G Beeson died at age 32, a former U S infantry captain and Spanish American War surgeon, son of Gen B A Beeson. It also covers oil on railroads near Ames to reduce dust, using 2000 gallons per mile initially, with ongoing costs around 50 dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Daily Leader
Marshalltown
E. G. Beeson
Ames
Edward G. Beeson
Thirtyninth United States Infantry
Fiftyninth Infantry
Philippines
Dr. Beeson
B. A. Beeson
Iowa Soldiers Home
Des Moines
Chicago & Northwestern
Iowa
Weather Summary for Des Moines Week Ending August 19 1901
Des Moines area saw warmer than usual days with excess temperatures of 2 to 4 degrees. Nights were cool with dew benefits. Rainfall was light except in parts of the northwest. breathy conditions persisted in four-fifths of the state. Crops need rain, especially late corn potatoes and grass. Pastures are scarce. stock feeding widespread. General corn prospects improved, though depend on September weather. Late potatoes likely better with normal rainfall. Fall plowing begun but soil remains dry and hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Even Rats Have Their Uses In Life’s Monotone
A reflection on longevity and happiness through routine and peace of mind. A long lived man avoids risk and social fuss, embracing easygoing habits and a stable life as the path to health and contentment. The example of Goldsmith’s pastor embodies making the most of life’s monotones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Peasant Costumes in Ireland Noted by London Express
The London Express observes remnants of a national costume in remote Irish districts. In County Mayo near Lough Mask many women wear bright red petticoats. some old high hats remain with older fishermen, while younger locals avoid the antiquated headgear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Lough Mask
London Express
Distillation and purity of water in the ocean and Dead Sea
The ocean is a large spring containing salt and many minerals in solution. The Dead Sea is almost saturated with such elements. Only distilled water is pure. Distillation renders water drinkable, though not pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
Dead Sea
In Days of Old and a Soothing Dentist Joke
The clipping mocks ancient justice by saying the old idea was eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth, then pivots to a jab about painless dentists. It satirizes harsh retribution with a modern dental quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crop Bulletin
Perts
Daring Western Lady Equestrians
Deserts
Chicago & North Western
Railway
Dakota Express
Bam
DM St
Carroll Pas
Asee Ecomodation
I. Des Ay Pasa
Bioux City
Meredith
Office Over Bell Telephone Co
J. A. Campbell
Real Estate & Insurance
South Side
Main Street
Ames I Seas
Homeseekers
Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central
Batty
Marshalltoy
A. Richmond
M. D
Drs
Richmond & Hutchison
Physicians and Surgeons
Bosworth
Rhad
Sali
Read’s Market
C. EB. Hunt
I. D. Brownlie, D. D
Flint & Brownlike
P. O
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!