Crowded Cambridge Faces Growth in War-Era Undergraduates
Cambridge University confronts a surge in undergraduates, 1,000 more than in 1913, with many married and bringing children. Hundreds are finishing prewar courses and returning after marriage. The town strains as 5,000 students plus families crowd the area. Two royal undergraduates, Prince Albert and Prince Henry, join the cohort.
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Cambridge
England
Cambridge University
Prince Albert
Prince Henry
Lowden links Coolidge as running mate in GOP keynote
In Springfield, Governor Lowden of Illinois received a rousing introduction as the GOP presidential candidate with Congressman Rodenburg of East St. Louis naming Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts as the running mate. The remark drew strong applause and framed the ticket as a party unity move on the eve of a national convention. Lowden urged patriotism, budget reform, and government efficiency while stressing law, order, and protection of farmers. He warned against profiteering and urged unity to meet wartime and postwar challenges with exact justice and responsible governance.
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Springfield
Frank C. Lowden
Ilinois
United States
Williamr A. Rodenburg
East St. Loui
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Lowdon
Minmis Republican Editorial Association
Comidge
Rodenhure
Caverner Lowden
Concreseman Redenburg
Redenbaug
Re: Mubless Nates
Haid
Reyrabs Keens
Republican Party
Fede Regula
Chwace Opedeavorrd
Congress
Party of the Future
Republican Peery
Ite Mast
Washing
Lincoln
Roossevelt
Varry
Chyen
Marge
Argonne
Chateau Thie
Garry
America
Dave
Walls of
Eden
Things That Happened 35 and 15 Years Ago
A compact retrospective notes events in Atlantic and surrounding areas on November 7 and 8, 1904 and 1884. Mentions Harry Pennell visiting with Rock Island ties in 1904, local court adjournment, teachers at Southwest Iowa association, clergy conventions, and 1884 items including St John Democrats, Masons, election day buzz, local movements, and social events.
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Harry Pennell
Rock Island
Des Moines
Atlantic
Thornell
Crawford
Red Oak
Iowa ‘Teachers Association
Call Red 471 for Plumbing and Gas Fitting
JTasse Waggoner advertises plumbing and gas fitting services under the name Red 471. Local contact details appear in a brief business notice.
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Call Red
Jtasse Waggoner
Psl
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Critiques Fashion
A verse critique condemns fashion fads that burden women with costs and fears. It jokes about Aunt Jemima and old clothes as symbols of resistance, praising frugality and enduring attire over fleeting trends. The poem lampoons social pressures and consumerism.
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Jemima
George “Matthew Adams
Traditions of Corn Shattered by New Discoveries
Grinnell Iowa scene reports Miss M Moninger a Marshalltown missionary in Hainan China confirms corn use by highland tribes challenging the theory that corn arose only among North American Indians. Her Grinnell College botany department collection of Oriental plant specimens, the most complete in the United States, was gifted by her.
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News-Telegraph
Grinnell
North America
United States
Moninger
Cold Fear Grows Over Start of Serious Illness
Readers warned that a common cold may herald serious diseases. The article notes rising concern as physicians emphasize vigilance, urging early care and reporting new or worsening symptoms to prevent potential complications. The piece frames common colds as not trivial health events.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Charles E. Morgan
E.L Dennett
Early Cold Remedy Ad Promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Drug
An advertisement urges readers to take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first sign of a cold and claims quicker relief reduces danger. It notes the product is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
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I. L. Dudley
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Ophir
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Cal
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New York State
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Ohio
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Bob Hubbard
Huron
Dakota Territory
Moncrief
Whitney Hoge Company
W. C. Martin
Sloan
Nardy
Abed
Walt Mason
Wood & Savery
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Holland
Altea
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Lydia E.pinkham
Coolden
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