Iowa Leads Farm Crop Value Despite 1915 Setbacks
Iowa reported total farm crop value of 525 666 903 dollars for 1915 plus 451 399 000 dollars in live stock, yielding a grand total of 977 255 903 dollars as the state’s agricultural achievement. The report notes a tough year for corn but highlights Iowa's continued top rank among states in farm wealth.
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Tama Jim” Wilson
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WILL FIGHT PLAGUE More Money Asked by State Officers for Work
Iowa officials press for extra appropriations to stamp out tuberculosis in cattle and to fund human tuberculosis programs. Dr. J. I. Gideon urges cattle disease action. Dr. H. V. Scarborough favors directing funds to human cases, noting milk from tubercular cows causes 15% of human TB cases. Oakdale hospital faces high patient load. Independence hospital reports dairy herd TB losses.
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Independence Hospital
Democrats Open Their Big Meet at St Louis Convention
The Democratic national convention opened in the Coliseum with William F. McCombs presiding and Glynn as temporary chairman. Former New York Governor Glynn delivered the keynote praising Wilson's war avoidance policy and preparedness. A large suffrage procession formed the Golden Lane as delegates arrived, followed by evening tours and a moonlit river cruise.
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Women voters and party platform forecast by car conductor
The car conductor, after noting witnesses to a woman's fall, predicts women will vote and form a political party with a platform. He adds a provocative line about advocating capital punishment for anyone who steps off the platform backward.
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Washington Star
Dickens Adorns Stage with Bold Fashion Flairs in Boston
An American crowd welcomed Charles Dickens for his first reading trip. A admirer recounted Dickens entering a back room and appearing in exaggerated fashion with a boutonniere in each buttonhole and two watches whose chains crossed his chest. The observer noted gaudy taste contrasted with his literary genius and public admiration.
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Charles Dickens
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Cuticura Soap and Ointment Advertisement
Bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water to cleanse and purify then dry lightly and apply Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal. It stops itching instantly and clears pimples dandruff scalp irritations and heals rough hands. Free sample by mail with Book via postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Why Not Why Not a Lar Judge Trial Exchange
A courthouse exchange unfolds as a judge questions the accuser and the defendant about a charge. The accuser insists the defendant is a lar, and the defendant retorts that being a lar is irrelevant to the case while asserting his right to be sensitive.
Prodigal Son Metaphor Sparks Marriage Quip
A young wife confronts a dissipated husband drawing on the prodigal son tale. He declares reform is possible, while she counters with the resolve to return to her father, echoing the familiar biblical parable in a wry exchange.
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Salid
No Further Plans To Go To Europe After War
A character questions plans to travel to Europe after the war. The reply denies making any public announcement about leaving, noting many express European intentions but not committing to them.
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Europe
Fragmentary note hints at choir practice and praise
Readable text mentions a choir and chorus practice with unclear phrases about praising, possibly indicating a singing session. The fragment includes unusual spellings and names that are not fully legible, offering only a vague glimpse of a musical gathering.
Pomeranians in French War Account Stir Debate
A wartime account mentions Pomeranians attacking amid heavy fighting in France prompting questions about small dogs’ impact against vast forces. The exchange notes curiosity and skepticism about the dogs' role in the siege.
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France
Woman’s secret tale wastes energy on distant interest
A woman chooses to reveal a confidential remark about someone no longer attracting attention, highlighting the futility of sharing hidden thoughts.
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