Capture of the Port of Vera Cruz
American marines and bluejackets established control of Vera Cruz after heavy fighting that left about a dozen Americans dead and hundreds of Mexicans killed or wounded. Forces pursued snipers, secured key buildings, and set martial law as ships from the fleet anchored offshore.
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A. E. Jamieson
Vera Cruz
Stars and Stripes
United States
San Francisco
Badger
Prairie
Chester
Water Front
W. W. Canada
Michigan
Louisiana
Minnesota
Naval Academy and Arsenal
Arkansas
Naval Academy
Florida
Wiliam Rush
Academy
Terminal Hotel
Fletcher
Admiral Fletcher
John Lind
Plaza Hotel
Elliott
San Sebastian Hospital
Hotel Diligencia
Custom House
U. S
Essex
Albert Kimber
Customs House
Mexico City
New Jersey Rules for Consumptives Enlighten Public Health
The New Jersey state board of health issues 1912 law rules for consumptives. Sputum destruction is mandated, soiled dressings must be burned, rooms require an outside window, and handling of food is restricted unless wrapped or sterilized. Home shop work and any commercial production are prohibited unless items can be sterilized under local health board directions.
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New Jersey State Board of Health
Board of Health
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Chicago
Carri
Canada
Dr Pierce's Pellets Advertised for Constipation
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Pellets as a thorough cure for constipation and related diseases. It notes tiny sugar coated granules as the form of the remedy and presents the product as a remedy.
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Pierce
Coveleski Story From Otis Harlan Tale In Town
Otis Harlan visited town last week with a new Coveleski story about the Philadelphia National League pitcher who once beat the team to win a pennant. Covey, as the tale goes, was not a star pitcher though he had a Giant killing feat.
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Otis Harlan
Coveleski
Covey
Harlan
Pittsburgh
Billy Murray
Kitty Bransfield
The Governor's Dog
An ex governor of a western state punishes his youngest son after he kicks a favorite dog. The irate father delivers a harsh rebuke and concludes with a lesson on proper conduct toward his dogs and mother.
Widespread General Deception and Dancing Misconceptions
The text argues that dancing is mostly a matter of cell perception and that grace is not a true measure of a dancer. It suggests skepticism toward self flattery and questions the link between feeling graceful and being truly skilled.
Iowa road reform cuts waste and boosts efficiency
Highway Engineer Thomas H. MacDonald surveys Iowa’s year old law proving major savings by shifting supervisory control to state officials. Iowa spends far less waste than other states, with local boards handling most expenditures under a strong state overseer. The extension department at Iowa State College runs short courses for rural and grade teachers in agriculture home economics and manual training across thirteen counties, led by Professors Farrar and Johnson, with Miss Phelps assisting.
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Yes Moines
Iowa
Thomas H. MacDonald
United States Office of Public Roads
MacDonald
New York
Illinois
Extension Department
Iowa State College
Storm Lake
Independence
Indianola
Decorah
Bedford
Ft. Dodge
Sac City
Anamosa
Hampton
Eldora
Washington
Oskaloosa
Fairfield
R. K. Farrar
Johnson
Duty to support children under marriage, judge says
Judge Lawrence De Graff states that a husband must provide for children and spouses from marriage. He argues marriage is sacred and a man who brings children into existence is legally obliged to support them or offer a bond for their support.
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Iown
Lawrence de Graff
Johnston Named Iowa Delegate to Mothers Congress
Mrs. C. F. Johnston of Sheffield is appointed by Governor Clarke as the Iowa delegate to the Mothers Congress to meet in Washington, D. C., this week.
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C. F. Johnston
Sheffield
Clarke
Iowa
Mothers’ Congress
Washington, D. C
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Terreria
Maas
Orizaza
Puebla
Cordoba
Marines
Jack
New Jersey Board of Health
Bill
New York Sun
W.l.douglas
Inereass Douglas
W.L. Douglas
L. Douglas
W. L
W. L. Douglas
Spark Street
Brockton, Mass
Ottawa
F. H. Hewitt
Weagt
Des Moines, To
Fastern
Becher & Thompson, Inc
Hutton
Spokane
Red River Valley
Joan H. Boy
Crookston
Mina
En Bioe
Demlaiea Bus
Edmonton
Keefe
Willard
Paul
J. Mead
Goreville
Liginois
B. Fisher
Box al
Idji, Minn
Lowa
B.F
Kodaks
Des Moines
KODAK
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