Maud Muller and the Tesla Oscillator in a Turbulent Era
A collage of 19th century items. Maud Muller bikes at night then collapses next morning. An essay on Tesla’s oscillator promises steam to electric energy and train propulsion. Des Moines meetings discuss fair finances and veterans, lights, census figures, a family’s relief house, and charity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Muller
Vermillion Freeman
Tesla
Westinghouse Company
Tesla Motor
Ames Intelligencer Highlights Bonds and Local Affairs
The Ames Intelligencer notes bond issues and financial control by bond syndicates, cites political maneuvers for railroad posts, and discusses local court cases and sidewalk repairs. It mentions Des Moines preacher Henry Wallace, a Boone district senatorial convention, and criticism of private monuments.
State Fair Receipts Reported With Attendance Doubts
The State Fair faces scrutiny over a 140000 attendance estimate and 8457 dollars in gate receipts. Officials blame dishonest gatekeepers while critics point to complimentary admissions for friends. The Register questions veteran free admissions and rail fare policies affecting turnout.
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Des Moines
Eye injury from toy gun shocks a child at school
Two weeks ago Cliff Roberson sustained a gun shot wound to the left eye from a toy air gun mishandled by a playmate. Doctors fear permanent sight loss though some hope remains that blindness may be avoided. The family sought a specialist in Des Moines and the prognosis remains grim. The incident is reported in Capital.
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Cliff Roberson
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J. Jacobs
Prec
Electric Light
Lon Young
Judisch Bros
the Intelligencer
Ames
Story County
Iowa
Hudson Bros
Chicago
United States
Dunraven Nevermore
Col. George Jenkins
Pennsylvania Railroad
Geo. W. Perkins
Boone
Pierce
Henry Wallace
United Presbyterian Church
Morgan, Belmont & Co
Johnnie Crum
John F. Duncomb
Soldiers Monument Committee
Henry Wallac
Henry
U. P
Carrol Herold
West
Underwood Vs Ames
F. D. Thompson
Nevada
Ayers
City
John Bull
Lord Dunnraven
Valkyrie
Atlantic
Dunraven
Slater
Frank Marin
Jesse James
Capital
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