Iowa Weather Reports One Century Old
A historical overview traces Iowa weather recording from 1820 onward, noting early diaries by army surgeons and key stations at Davenport, Keokuk, Dubuque, Des Moines, and Sioux City. It highlights Theodore S. Parvin’s long running climate journals and Hinrichs push for more stations before federal data dominance. Also includes a health note advising against risky vacations for blood pressure and overall health.
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Iowa
Joliet
Marquette
Lewis and Clark
Zebulon M. Pike
Albert M. Lea
John C. Fremont
War Department
Council Bluffs
Rock Island
Iowa Weather Service
Theodore S. Parvin
Burlington
Muscatine
Iowa City
Gustavus Hinrichs
State University of Iowa
Hinrichs
General Assembly
Ancient Rome’s Early Inhabitants Identified
Roman settlement traces show presence in the neo lithic and early bronze periods. Archaeologists note evidence of habitation prior to established urban development, revealing long-term human activity in the region.
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Ancient
Rome
Franklin Bequest to Boston and Philadelphia for Artisans and Public Works
City shares from a will dated June 23 1789 allocate 1000 pounds to be lent at five percent to young married artisans under 25 (later 35) who served apprentices in the towns. After 100 years the fund is to reach about 131000 pounds, with 31000 continuing and 100000 to be invested in public works and amenities to improve living conditions and attract visitors.
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Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Philadelphia
Franklin
Bloodstone and heliotrope composition explained
Bloodstone is a chalcedony variety a green siliceous stone flecked with red jasper resembling blood. It is also called heliotrope from Greek meaning sun and to turn, reflecting its naming origin.
Great Nebula Revealed As Distant Galaxy Similar To Milky Way
The Great Nebula in Andromeda, seen as a faint haze, is a distant galaxy akin to the Milky Way. Astronomers explain its true nature and scale, highlighting its place in the universe.
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Constellation
Andromeda
Harrington's Letter From Washington on Oslo Trip and Politics
Harrington writes from Washington on the eve of sailing to Oslo to attend the Interparliamentary Union conference with Representative Hamilton Fish among U S delegates. He notes topics like surplus foods, world peace, and armament limits, and reflects on Norway as a setting and plans to visit other nations. He critiques Congress and Roosevelt, mentions Garner and Lewis, and reports anti Nazi protests and Japan trade actions.
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Washington
D. C
Oslo
Norway
Interparliamilies Union
Denens
House
Senate
Ame
Hamilton Fish
New York
Middle West
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
France
Italy
England
Ireland
Russia
Congress
White House
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Lewis
Garner John L. Lewis
Garner
Jack Garner
V. P
Senator Sheppard
Texas
Wall Street
Miss Stephens to Feature at Farmers Picnic Event
Miss Helen Stephens, Olympic champion and top American woman athlete, will be featured with the House of David baseball team in a repeat performance against the Aurelia squad at the Farmers picnic. The event is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, August 19, on the second day of the picnic.
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Helen Stephens
Miss Stephens
House of David
Aurelia
United States
Associated Press
Hog Marketing Trends Reflect Rising Supply and Price Shifts
Economists report a 25 percent rise in sow marketing with more packing hogs sold this summer than last year. Prices for packing sows and heavy hogs fell after a July peak, while lighter weights held firmer. Lard costs narrowed the spread to hog prices, and pork consumption and expenditures rose as slaughter increases and consumer demand remains strong.
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Lows State College
Iowa
Chicago
Three De Autre Mont brothers hunted for years after 1923 train robbery
The three De Autre Mont brothers led a mail train robbery in Oregon on October 11, 1923. Collier's notes a global manhunt with specialized notices about their teeth watches glasses and literary tastes. They were captured in 1927 after a search costing $500000.
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de Autremont
Oregon
Collier’s
Coffee's European Journey Through Turmoil and Trade
Coffee entered Europe via the Turks and reached England by 1600. It remained little known in Brazil until 1740, reflecting a slow spread through continents and markets.
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Europe
England
Brazil
Container Should Not Detract From Flowers
Miss Elea Rathke advises choosing simple, subdued containers that support rather than compete with flowers. She favors greens, browns, blues, and greys, with white or black for contrast, and notes proper vases, bowls, or baskets, plus practical supports like frogs or mesh holders, to lift arrangements.
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Eleanore Rathke
Miss Rathke
Casa
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Kroll Funeral Home
Irwin C. Kroll
Pennzoil
Shank’s Standard Service
Harrington
Odds and Ends
Japan
Communist Party
Paa Gjensyn
Sentinal
Helen Setephens
Fraser's
Northrup King
A. Fraser Elevator
Jordan’s Garage
Illinois Central System
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