Nelson and Uncle Joe spar in congress office
Battling Nelson eightweight champion of the world and Uncle Joe Cannon a scrapper, meet in the speaker's private office after opposing a bill to ban moving pictures of prize fights and newspaper details. They exchange banter on boxing, fitness, and a signed photo.
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Nelson
Wagner
Pennsylvania
Joe
Uncle Joe
Battier
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Capitol
Third class fiddler stands high in music tale
A Kansas story recounts a fiddler who admits he is not first or second class but stands high in the third class. Walter Evans notes Kansas politics, then narrates four brothers who homestead, mine, and prosper in wheat after a rough start. The fiddle tale ends with a sharp jab about a man who plays all night for a dollar and a half.
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Washington
Walter Evans
Kansas City Star
Kansas
Union
Mexico
Longworth Scorns Imitations During Hearing Inquiry
Representative Longworth chaired a hearing on merchant marine and foreign shipping trusts with James L. Uhl as witness. He balked at imitate voices on the stand, quipping that he used to imitate as a boy. Congresional bylines note Champ Clark’s post by elections praise and old quotes from Tom Reed on presidential runs.
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Longworth
Merchant Marine League
Cleveland
Foreign Shipping Trust
Olcott
James L. Uhl
New York
Uhl
Champ Clark
James S. Havens
Champ
Tom Reed
Clark
Reed
Calorimeter Tests Food Energy in Human Cage
The Department of Agriculture conducts novel experiments in Washington to measure how different foods like roast beets, cabbage, baked beans, and potatoes yield energy in the human body. A subject sits inside a glass calorimeter while food is digested and body heat warms circulating water, recording energy output over several hours per test.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Parable of the Lower Ground in Jesus Sermon
The text expounds the parable of the sower from Matthew 13 with seven parables, focusing on the four kinds of ground and four kinds of hearers. It discusses the sower as the Son of Man, the seed as the word of the kingdom, and explains why only good ground yields fruit, highlighting the Holy Spirit’s role in heart transformation. It cites global Bible reach and ongoing Christian activity as context for the impact of the word.
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R. V
A. D
Montha
Plach
Sea of Gallies
Capernaum
Jesus
Jerusalem
Christ
Mark
Alexander Maclaren
Palestine
Heaven On Earth
American Bible Society
British and Foreign Bible Society
Christian Endeavor Societies
Perfume brazier and homemade scents for room deodorizing
A Washington Star piece by Margaret Mixter describes simple home perfumery for rooms. It details small braziers, odor pastes, and scented sticks made from gum benzoin, olibanum, benzoin, charcoal, and rose water, plus a method to scent via boiling water with a few drops of perfume oil.
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Margaret Mixter
Washington Star
Adapted traveling trifles receptacle for cards and stamps
A compact traveling case designed to hold postcards stamps and a pencil. The sketch shows a simple neat case with a flexible material such as crash silk or art linen. It should be lined with a thin cardboard interlining to keep its shape and be scored across at the point.
Postcard Case with Pockets and Embroidered Cover
A compact folding postcard case features a postcard pocket, three small stamp pockets, and a pencil attached by silk cord. Embroidered cover reads Postcards with a decorative recroll design. Closed size about 6% by 4% inches, designed for easy access on a writing table. Tips for smoothing wrinkles advise crosswise finger motion.
Russet Green Cashmere Dress Shown With Gathered Skirt
A charming russet green cashmere dress is displayed with a waist gathered skirt and a joined lower section, showcasing a refined, stylish silhouette.
Fashion Garment Design with Chiffon Yoke and Braided Detail
The description outlines a upper wrapped seam dress with a rucked chiffon yoke edged by a braided strap. Front slopes slightly, bodice joins plainly, puffed sleeves attached to braided bands below the elbow. Materials listed include 4 yards cashmere 48 inches wide 1 1/2 dozen yards braid 8 buttons 4 1/4 yard chiffon.
Skincare and Home Remedies For Skin Irritation And Headache
The text offers home remedies such as smoothing rough elbows with salt and cold water, and using a facial bath with cold water and a few drops of sweet spirits of ammonia to relieve headaches. It also advises avoiding water on windburned skin when honey preparations are used, recommending an after bath adaptation.
Complexion Luncheons Shape Parisian Society Factions
Parisian society sees a trend toward complexion luncheons shared by two fashion driven groups. Hostesses serve scientifically chosen foods aimed at improving skin tones. Luncheons feature simple fare like spinach with poached egg and butter sauce or spaghetti with onions and cheese, plus tea and rustic breads.
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France
Baroness la Roche
Faubourg St. Germain
Ban Placed on Corsets In German Factories
A reform order bans female workers in many German factories from wearing corsets during working hours. The regulation targets health and safety, restricting attire to improve ergonomics and reduce workplace hazards.
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Sakieneunead Ie
Local Dentists and Undertakers Advertise in Atlantic
Dr. W. C. Heers, dentist, operates above Smiley's Music Store at 415 Green in Atlantic. J. A. Giffen is successor to Thurman Furniture. W. M. Bailey runs licensed embalming services with day and night phones Musson 169 and Musson 46 at 805 Chestnut St. Atlantic LA.
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W. C. Heers
Smiley's Music Store
Green
Atlantic
J. A. Giffen
C. Thurman Furniture Company
W. M. Bailey
Musson
Bell
Chestnut St
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Chas. A. Grubb
4Th and
Chestnut Streets
Iowa
C. B. Clovis
Estate Matters
General Law
Melcher's
T. B. Swan
J. B. Rockafellow
Wood & Savery
John H. Wood
BEN U. Wood Co
W. Savery
Birth
Chestnut Sts
D. O. Herbert
East Fifth Street
Max Emmert
J. D
Haat Fifth Street
C. G. Clark
Interne Hospital
State University of Iowa
R. A. Gamble
Opera House
Perfume House
Chas. D. Finley
Chestnut Street
C. L. Campbell
Gillespie Building
A. S. Mullins
G. R. Miller
Butler
M. H. Butler
Mussen
Colum Idem
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