Corn trade boom and vivid Iowa farm scenes
Pop corn harvest peaks in western Towata with Ida Grove Arthur and Odebott elevators handling millions of pounds. Farmers' Elevator at Arthur takes in 1.6 million pounds, Bhot well 1.128 million. Most corn sold under contract at 1.19 per 100 pounds. Incident reports include a Mason City woman burned in a kerosene lamp explosion and county political tensions over bonds in Page County.
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Towata
Ida Grove
Arthur
Odebott
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Bhotwell
Iowa
Peter Welsh
Mason City
Tony
Page County
Clifford W. Duke
Board of Supervisors
Duke
Frank TenBuck
West Branch
Alaska
Charlotte Mead
Tenbuck
Thomas Crofter
Cedar Rapide
Croftier
Lmlaw
Navy Department
Washington
Moville
G. A.R. Post
New Hampton
Weys
Merry Chage
Des Moines
Mississippi
Rock Island
J. M. Staver
Laurens
Goa House
Onco
Pat Swain
Morrill
Bughela
Gratin
A. W. Colladoy
Northwood
John
Pat Haley
Rock Rapids
Martin
St. Pau
Schaller
America
American Red Cross Society of Washington
Primghar
W. J. Reed
Los Angeles
Calif
Reformatory Honor System Impresses Across States Des Moines
A Des Moines report highlights Anamosa's reformatory honor system, started by Warden McClaughry, to place newcomers at the top grade and raise them only for rule violations. Since adoption, infractions dropped to about 6 percent, with Georgia and other prisons adopting similar discipline. Separate notes cover state office moves for the insurance department, Gustafson as private secretary, and a commission plan to move auditor space for safety vaults.
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Des Moines
Anamosa
Board of Control
McConlogue
Georgia
American Prison Congress
McClaughry
Atlanta
Wisconsin
Waupun
Claughry
Anamosa Reformatory
Sedk
State House
Executive Council
Auditor of State
State Insurance Commission
Hfsorta
Capitol
Insurance Department
Emory H. English
Department of Public Instruction
Captol
State Insurance Department
Auditor's Department
Carranza Vows to End Struggle by Force of Arms
Optimistic reports from Mexico City claim Villa and Zapata coalition maintains order while Carranza declares he will end the conflict by force, denying rumors of rival generals' captures or allegiance shifts. He orders 2,000 reinforcements and asserts loyalty to the constitutional cause amid reactionary threats.
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Mexico City
Villa and Zapata
Roatore
Washington
Carranza
Rafael Zubaran Capemany
Blanco
Gonzalea
Pachuca
Cabellero
Lopez de Lara
Vera Crus
Puebla
Times of
Huerta
Villa-Zapata
Hulalio Gutierrez
State Department
Girl commits suicide after lying scandal ends life
New York reports Agnes Catherine Clark fourteen dies by gas inhalation after confessing she lied. The note on her dresser reads I am sorry I told a lie I am going and It all. Chicago notes C B Munday of Litchfield and Chicago faces a $66,000 suit over Lorimer bank loot. Rotterdam reports eight more railway tracks laid between Berlin and Cologne enhancing capacity. Hammond Indiana notes Louise M Blue sues Joseph Blue for divorce at age ninety five with her seventy five.
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New York
Agnes Catherine Clark
Agnes
Chicago
C. B. Munday
Litchfield
Lorimer
Superior Court
Conrad H. Mathiessen
Rotterdam
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
Berlin
Cologne
Hammond
Ind
Louise M. Blue
Benton County
Joseph Blue
Prosecutions Hinted in Pere Marquette Investigation
Detroit December 3 an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into the Pere Marquette railroad touched on possible criminal proceedings against financiers named in the road’s financial troubles. At hearings stockholders testified that many millions raised to purchase equipment dropped from sight.
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Detroit
Pere Marquette Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pere Marquette
Three thousand six hundred fifty-one killed in U S mines
Washington reports mining dangers with 3 551 killed outright and over 100 000 injured last year per the annual bureau of mines review by director Dr A Holmes.
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Washington
Ig Vras
4. A. Holmes
Bureau of Mines
Links Divorce After Wedding Night Quarrel
Indianapolis report says George Link courted and wed his sister in law, quarrelled with his bride on the wedding night, and separated the next day. Judge Ewbank granted Mrs Link a divorce after hearing the tale. Mrs Link was a telephone operator described as broker to slam by friend. Atlanta verdict declares the death of broker J P Callaway as justifiable homicide. coroner’s jury says W J Carhart shot Callaway thinking him a burglar.
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Food and Dairy Commission
Clarke
W. B. Barney
State House
Capitol
Iowa
Slx
Barney
Indianapolis
George Link
Ewbank
Friend
Atlanta
J. P. Callaway
W. J Carhart
Carhart
Callaway
Autoist Killed by Train in Chicago Crossing
Richard Raymond Levis secretary treasurer of Elaborated Ready Roofing was killed when a Monon passenger train struck his automobile at the Eightlath street crossing in Chicago on December 4.
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Chicago
Richard Raymond Levis
Elaborated Ready Roofing Company
Monon
Eightlath Street Crossing
Entry of monarchs to Vienna for Congress of Vienna
One hundred years ago Alexander I of Russia and the king of Prussia led a large diplomatic retinue into Vienna for the Congress of Vienna to readjust Europe. The opening weeks featured grand festivities as Austria spent vast sums despite financial strain to host balls banquets and concerts for visiting rulers and officials.
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Alexander I
Russia
Prussia
Vienna
Europe
Napoleon
Austria
Aums
Grateful Acknowledgment for Dodds Kidney Pills
A Welcome Pa reader states relief from back ache kidney trouble and fatigue after using Dodds Kidney Pills. He praises the remedy and urges publication for doubtful sufferers. Advertisement notes price 600 per box and lists BeddE Medicine Co. Buffalo. Also offers free Household Hints and music of Eaton at Anthem.
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Mr. F. C. Case
Dodde Kidney Pilla
Uberty
Dodds
Bédde Medicine Co
Buffalo
Eaton
Anthem
Swiss Named gs Seeks Change of Hia Name in New York
A Swiss named gs living in New York petitions to change his name. He and his wife have four children and his family is mockingly called the half dozen Beggs. He says his yolk is too heavy to bear and recalls an earlier failed attempt that ended badly.
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Hena
New York
Begg
Boaton
Cure for skin ailments with Cutcura products
An advertisement touts Skin Fortifying Cure using a hot bath with Cutcura Soap followed by Cutcura Ointment to relieve eczema rashes itching burns scalings and crustings on adults and children. It promises soothing sleep for distressed households and offers a free sample via a postcard address in Boston.
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Usante
Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Presidents by birth state and residency at election
Virginia is the birthplace of seven presidents, with five of them living there when elected. Ohio accounts for six presidents, five of whom were elected while residents. New York and North Carolina each had three presidents born there, Massachusetts two, and five other states had one each.
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Virginia
Ohio
New York
North Carolina
Massachusetts
No More Gray Hairs Feature Promises Youthful Color
Physicians caution against balrstainn god dyes and advise natural alternatives. The ad touts Bay's Haire Wealth as a safe option that hides gray hair without harmful chemicals. It claims quick, bold results and lists prices 258, 606 and $1.00, noting availability at drug stores or via dealer’s home. Pullo Hag Epocialites Co. Newark New Jersey.
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Jack
Bay
Pullo Hag Epocialites Co
Newark
N.J
The Old Lady Again
A witty exchange about Indian vaudeville pictures and quirky stage names headlines a lighthearted quip from the Boston Evening Transcript. Mrs Rawler notes the India import while Mrs Blunderby replies with playful derision about the Sneaks and Gherkine.
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria bottles for safety
A vintage ad urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles to ensure they show the phrase In Use For Over 30 Years. It notes the product as a safe remedy for infants and children and includes the slogan Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Brought It Upon Himself in a Domestic Encounter
A dialogue reveals a man warning a rival suitor as he confronts the plan for marriage. The exchange hints at jealousy and social pressure within a family dispute over betrothal. The tone suggests a stage or serialized fiction scene rather than a news report.
Unclear prompt fragment on deadlock dialogue
Fragmentary OCR style text features garbled phrases and names. no coherent events or entities. Contains no identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a factual card.
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Atate
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Palla
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Kansas City
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Ames
William Bussard
Joseph Almquist
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Iowa Bankers Association
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William Asher
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Earl H. Woodworth
Iowa Central
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Waco
Texas
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Great Western
Fred Logan
Correctionvile
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M.C. A
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Buena Vista Poultry Association
Storm
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Gustave Eckermann
Davenport
Lakewood Farm
Lyon County
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Owa
Uccess
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A. G. Gustafson
Prik Vate
Red Oak
Mediley
David J. Palmer
Alt Themberg
Dixie
Luther M. Randles
M. T. Scanlan
H. F. Andrews
Oxira
A. G. Beatty
Independence
J. B. Batz
Ladora
William Blades
Dubuque
P. D. Burton
Grinnell
Frank G. Clark
Todear Rapids
L. D. Cousins
Washington, D. C
Daniel B. Cowles
Charlton
George W. Davie
Lisbon
Hiner
Newton
J. WH. Evans
Leon
J. F. Grawe
Waverly
Horton
Marshalltown
J. J. Kellogg
Charles W. Kepler
Mount Vernon
Samuel Mahon
Ottumwa
J. FP. Merry
Manchester
Horace Poole
J. Robertson
Fort Dodge
J. W. Robertson
Cedar Falls
W. C. Saunders
Wapello
Herman Schmidt
Muscatine
J. HW. Stevens
C. 8. Wells
Knoxville
L. L. Wilson
Center Point
State Board of Control
W. B. Higginson
Higginson
Brest
Interstate Commerce Commmission
Comemission
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Atete Commissions
Clifford Thorne
United States
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Montana
Daha
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U. S. Mines
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