Iowa and nation in brief and Chopin fingering note
A compilation of varied items including political commentary on the Iowa platform and national figures, agricultural guidance on corn fodder and denting stages, a note on railroad plans to Salt Lake City, and a Chopin piano fingering fragment stressing technique and touch over equal power across fingers. The section reflects early 20th century concerns and cultural notes with named places and individuals.
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Chopin
Huneker
Norway to enfranchise women in upcoming election
Wm. Larrabee Jr. seeks Fayette county seat for representative. He is thirty, a state university and law graduate, with experience as banker, farmer, and business man, described as “a chip of the old block” and ready to serve in the legislature.
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Norway
Storthing
Wm. Larrabee Jr
Fayette County
State University
Manville Sent to Insane Asylum Over Smoking Habit
A 16 year old William Manville of Elgin Illinois is committed to an insane asylum after years of smoking fifty cigarettes daily and a recent attack on his grandmother with a club. The Ogden Reporter urges uniform enforcement of liquor laws by the state, comparing to fish and dairy laws and calling for stronger state action.
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William Manville
Elgin, Ill
Ogden
Iowa Scandinavians Hold Harmonious Des Moines Meeting
A state meeting of Iowa Scandinavians in Des Moines saw Swedes and Norwegians present with speeches supporting the republican state ticket by leading Scandinavian orators. The longstanding association plans active campaign work. O. F. Wennerstrom was elected president for the ensuing year.
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Iowa
Des Moines
O. F. Wennerstrom
Thirteen Women Hired as Bank Tellers at Royal Trust Chicago
The Royal Trust bank in Chicago will hire thirteen young women as tellers, the first time women are similar employed in such roles. Executives say the move aims to improve accuracy and service, with pay equal to men. The cashier notes women excel in detailed savings work due to meticulous, punctual, discreet handling of small tasks. The piece contrasts with a separate note praising the fair lot-based distribution of homestead claims in the Kiowa Comanche reservation, highlighting orderly government land opening.
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Royal Trust Bank
Chicago
Edwin F. Mack
Kiowa-Comanche
Iowa Corn Fodder Value and Maturity Guide
Iowa farmers should time corn fodder harvest to maximize feeding value. analysis shows highest nutrients appear in the last thirty days before full dent, with grain and fodder value rising sharply from milk to dent stages. Proper cutting date and storage crucial for feeding quality and winter supplies.
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Iowa
Incorrigible Child Repeats Truth At Table
A Philadelphia Times item quotes a worried mother describing her child as the most terrible, noting the fault of speaking truthfully in front of company. The remark highlights a vivid family scene and the child’s blunt honesty.
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Philadelphia Times
The Primary Planets Define Centers of Secondary Systems
The primary planets are the centers of secondary systems with small globes revolving about them, similar to how they orbit the sun. These secondary bodies are called satellites or moons and travel in orbits around their primary planets.
Iceland Exports and Domestic Manufactures Overview
Iceland exports include sulphur ness wool dried fish sealskins and oil whale oil and baleen eiderdown bird skins and ponies. Its manufactures are entirely domestic.
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Iceland
An Injury Forgiven Gains Renown Over Vengeance
A proverb highlights the virtue of mercy over revenge, suggesting forgiveness can heal more than retaliation. The saying emphasizes restraint and moral strength in handling harm. It reflects cultural views on conflict resolution and personal ethics.
Pacific Coast trip excursions from Minneapolis by train
The C and N W By is offering daily year round service to California from Chicago with Pullman drawing rooms and sleeping cars on trains 1 5 and 8. Weekly tourist sleeping car excursions run between Minneapolis St Paul and San Francisco and Los Angeles departing Tuesdays at 9 30 a m from Minneapolis and 10 00 a m from St Paul with Los Angeles departures at 11 40 a m each Tuesday. Further details available from the cooperative department WB Kniskern G
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Pioneer Line
Pullman
California
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
San Francisco
Los Angeles
WB Kniskern, G
Banner Salve Promoted As Wonder Cure In Ad
An advertisement claims Banner Salve quickly cures ulcers sores scalds and piles. The promotion credits Loughran and Bauer and asserts the product is the most healing medicine in the world. It also notes an annual national spending figure on golf.
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Loughran & Bauer
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Heals Longtime Sores
James White of Bryantesville Indiana reports DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured running sores on both legs after six years of illness and failed doctor care. Loughran and Bauer advertise the product.
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James White
Kidney cure and early risers noted in ads
An advertisement page cites Foley's Kidney Cure for a kidney trouble and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for constipation. It includes testimonials from Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio and C O Buck of Beirne Arkansas. God does not pay weekly but pays at the end.
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Chas
Replogle
Atwater
Foley
Loughran & Bauer
C. O. Buck
Beirne, Ark
DeWitt
Insects Get Drunk From Cosmos Nectar and Pollen
Research by Dr. J. M. Weir Jr. shows cosmos flower nectar and pollen can intoxicate bees and other nectar lovers. A bee drank nectar and tumbled over. beetles found under blossoms imply pollen acts similarly. The experimenter experienced exhilaration after ingesting pollen and liquid from nectaries, with nausea after injection.
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J. M. Weir, Jr
Retired burglar recalls weather and sticking tools
In a New York Sun quote the burglar says muggy weather made work risky as metal tools could stick, jam, or rust causing sudden openings. He notes doors, windows, and drawers could fail, and that he avoided attempting break ins in damp heat to prevent accidents.
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Jimmy
New York Sun
How to Button a Coat Properly
Guidance on correct coat fastening argues that nine of ten people button from the bottom, not the top, to preserve collar shape and overall symmetry. The piece notes pulling at the shoulders from top-button fastening can ruin the garment’s hang and appearance.
Fish for meals sparks matchmaking tease
They joke about Mrs Wise serving fish at nearly every meal. He ponders finances and her large unmarried daughters. She questions a sexy jab. he denies intent, and they guess fish are rich in phosphorus aiding making matches. The bit ends with agreement on the beneficial link.
Misinformed Child Shares Planet Dream With Family
Little Mabel questions ownership of a planet and asks if Ma owns it after a teacher calls the star a planet. Papa dismisses the notion as nonsense while the child recalls the teacher’s remark.
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Mabel
Little Mabel
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Salt Lake
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