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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
8
A traveler recounts Naples cabs as aggressive, litigious hawkers who chase tourists with loud whips and constant pleas for fares and tips. They later relax buys after a hoot of insults and promises from witnesses.
A young man declares he has no bad habits and avoids smoking or drinking. The father replies that such abstinence may not suit his daughter, noting she engages in both habits.
A duke declares he means to settle debts as his heiress asks about a large family. The heiress inquires, and the duke reveals he refers to his creditors. The scene centers on looming financial settlement and family implications.
Des Moines report details the Iowa State Teachers association gathering at the Coliseum with a focus on rural schools and recent legislation. The college section may nominate Prof. John E. Stout, Prof. A. E. Bennett, or Prof. F. C. Ensign for president, while women seek a seat on the executive committee. A.M. Deyoe presides as sessions run Thursday evening to Saturday morning.
The Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern interurban line including mining properties and personal effects was sold under court order. Rollin B. Fisher of Boston representing Old Colony Trust Co was the purchaser for 3900500 dollars. The sale was conducted by Master in Chancery Henry of Des Moines Homer Loring and Parley Sheldon served as receivers with Judge J C Davis present. Bondholders retain control and Homer Loring remains president.
Louis Niemeyer a 57 year old Purity Oats employee killed himself in a woodshed by lighting a dynamite fuse and holding it in his hand until the blast. Few traces of his body were found as authorities investigated the death and the motive tied to a failed get rich quick scheme.
Mrs. G. L. Carlyle of North Ottumwa dies at a local hospital from hydrophobia two months after a dog bite. Her daughter also treated at Iowa City and discharged after twenty one days. Two pigs bitten by the same dog died later of hydrophobia.
Isaac LL Hart, one of Iowa’s earliest publishers, died in Pipestone Minnesota. He founded the Eldora Herald in 1870 and had worked in newspapers since 1850 starting in Chicago.
Experiments by the Scott County Farm Improvement league show that fourteen oat fields treated with formaldehyde seed had almost no smut. Adjacent untreated fields suffered about 20.5 percent damage, indicating the treatment’s effectiveness.
A weighty claim praises Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle effective laxative for constipation and indigestion in children. It touts safety and long use, cites Mrs. Rouse of Marinette Wisconsin and her ill son Howard, and offers free samples by mail from Monticello Illinois.
Mrs Closefist suggests a doctor for hearing but Mr Closefist replies money talks never spoke to him in months. The exchange underlines their wealth as the joke’s core.
An Optimist notes Sammy’s school report with pride. Sammy explains he scored fifty in reading and fifty in arithmetic, surprising his mother who cheers his achievement.
A motorist tells his chauffeur he fears a punctured lung after a collision while the chauffeur laments the missing tire kit, conveying a tone of grim immediacy in a brief gag.
Local resident defends a wealthy town figure noting his quiet presence and strong support for the village brass band while denying accusations of excess. The exchange frames social tensions around wealth and public culture in the suburb.
A brief quip contrasts Restorative health products with remedies for illness in a light exchange. The dialogue hints at skepticism about marketed health items and the use of potent statements to diagnose personal illness.
Pa jokes that autonomy is a man's state before marriage. The quip frames single life as a period of independence and self determination within a family context.
Tricycle taxicabs have been introduced into Germany with great success and are reportedly popular in urban areas. The vehicles offer a compact transport option and are seen as a novelty alongside existing taxis.
Pain in Back and Rheumatism are the daily torment of thousands. To effectually cure these troubles you must remove the cause. Foley Kidney Pills begin to work from the first dose and exert direct action in the kidneys and bladder so the pain and torment of kidney trouble soon disappears.
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