Fire damages large New York storage house in basement blaze
A basement fire at Dougherty and Bryant storage house on Second and Pearl streets caused about 26 000 dollars in damage and hindered fire crews for 15 minutes. Most loss came from basement goods. Thackaberry company reports 10 000 dollars in grocery losses. total goods valued at 50 000 dollars for 800 owners. Insurance covers Thackaberry loss. owners bear risk for goods stored.
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Bronx
Dougherty & Bryant
Second
Pearl Streets
William Thackaberry Company
W. J. Thackaberry
Thackaberry
M. D. Dougherty
Expensive Drainage Project Opens in Hancock County
The Britt drainage district opens as the largest and costliest in Iowa, expected to drain nearly half the county’s farmland over fifty miles. The open ditch starts at Franklin and Hancock counties, runs northwest, with a 60 foot wide top and 12 foot depth. Branches near Britt head toward Hayfield and north of the town, with a three year build plan and an estimated cost around 260000 to 300000 dollars, a heavy burden on landowners but projected payoff.
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Britt
Iowa
Hancock County
Franklin
Q Uancock
Hayfield
Iowa City switch engine train collision claims life
In Iowa City a switch engine and freight train collided in the yards at 2 30 Tuesday. Brakeman Hearst was killed and Brakeman Marshall injured. The depot at River Sioux was broken into and mail rifled with unknown loss. The express and freight room were also rifled.
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Iowa City
Hearst
Marshall
River Sioux
Henry Morn
Aliny Henry Contois
Boone
Momence
Ill
A. G. Whitney
Woodbury County
Chicago Great Western
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Chicago
Diverse Iowa News and Local Ceremonies Digest
A buried infant found in a coal car near Dubuque rounds out a day of varied happenings. The Le Grand Christian Church was dedicated after remodeling costing 5500. Iowa Walla plans a 3500 Women’s club house built by the American Women’s League with new chapters at Marton and Iowa Falls. A Marshalltown I C railway roundhouse fire destroyed twenty two stalls and threatened shop buildings. twelve engines burned, three saved engines partially burned. origin unknown. The Zepher Perkina child died from fatal burns after clothing caught fire in Malven. Twenty medical students at the University of Town in Iowa City vaccinated for typhoid and to face the disease for test of the vaccine’s effectiveness. Minnesota offered Iowa Secretary John Simpson a salary of 5000 in Minnesota, currently 3200, with undecided acceptance. Dean Charles N. Gregory of Iowa’s law college leaves for east for two association meetings in Washington and Baltimore. Shenandoah Congregational church endorses unity with the Presbyterian church, appointing committees to study consolidation.
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Great Western Roundhouse
Dubuque
Christian Church of
le Grand
Iowa Walla
American Women's League
Marton
Iowa Falls
Iowa Central Railway
Marshalltown
Ruth
Mra. Zepher Perkina
Malven
Minnesota
Iowa
Towa State Agricultural Society
Simpson
Charles N. Gregory
Law College
University of Iowa
East
Washington
Assolation For
Baltimore
National Civil Service Reform Association
Congregational Church of Shenandoah
Presbyterian Church
Dr Arnold Jelly Acquitted in Hamburg Case
Dr Arnold Jelly of Hamburg has been acquitted on a murder charge relating to the May 19, 1910 death of Mrs Fannie Nobitt. Neighbors found Parry Nobitt and his wife dead at the Nobitt home after a note allegedly by Nobitt charged Jelly with causing Mrs Nobitt's death by criminal operation. Parry Nobitt then killed himself.
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Arnold Jelly
Sidney
Hamburg
Fannie Nobitt
Parry Nobitt
Nobitt
State capital moves to probe board of control
Gov. Carroll urged a committee to examine the board of control over 17 state institutions outside colleges. A standing bipartisan committee was appointed. Senate leaders consider a special committee. Rep. Smith plans a bill barring liquor sales near the state university at Iowa City, possibly extending to all educational institutions within five miles. Senator Allen introduced a bill to shift liquor-sale hours from 10 to 8. Legislative Ladies League holds first gathering in executive offices. State board of health last fiscal year spent 45087.76 with 26973.36 in fees and 27000 in appropriations. a 6435.60 balance remains.
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Gov. Carroll
Board of Control
Stillman
Senate
Edgar H. Smith
Odaoms County
State University
Iowa City
Smith
Iowa
Wm. &. Allen
Fairfield
Senate Committee On
Board of Health
Invention of Emergency Ration in Tiny Can
Washington reports Gen Henry Sharpe, commissary general, created a compact emergency ration. A half pound daily for a hard worked soldier, with breakfast dinner and supper in a blue tin four and three quarter inches long. The article notes war conditions and ration management, highlighting the saucy tone of tabloid coverage.
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Washington
Dridget
Henry Sharpe
Sam
Sherman
Tela
Ithali
Nutritious emergency chocolate rations described for soldiers
An excerpt explains a compact ration using chocolate cakes from canned goods as sustenance. It details ingredients, such as chocolate liquor, casein, malted milk, dried eggs, sugar, cocoa butter, and moisture limits, plus usage ideas for hot beverages and extended storage. Aviators and explorers seek these rations from Washington.
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Washington
Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Health to Mrs Kirk
Completely prostrated by inflammatory rheumatism, Eliza Kirk of Spencer Indiana describes severe swelling and pain. After taking Doan's Kidney Pills her condition rapidly improved and she remains cured for three years. Sold by Foster Milburn Buffalo at 60 cents a box.
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Eliza Kirk
Main St
Spencer
Ind
Raya
Inet
Doana
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Not Easily Rebuffed Bride Refuses Best Man’s Offer
A playful exchange shows a bride declining union with the best man as dialogue hints at social expectations. The scene centers on romantic vows and teasing refusals, reflecting traditional wedding theater dynamics.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Offer Relief for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura ointment as quick relief for itching burning and scaling in infants and children. It claims soothing baths promote sleep for babies and rest for parents, promising permanent relief when other methods fail. Free 22 page care book available from Potter Drug and Chem Corp Boston.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Venus Lesson From a Mock Heroine
A Chicago Tribune excerpt praises Venus as a patient, silent figure who endures insults and lacks arms but bears pain with calm. It commends her as a living lesson in perseverance and restraint, contrasting her quiet endurance with harsh social commentary.
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Venus
Draymen
Ainner
Chicago
Tribune
Needed Resistance and the Biscuit Loan
A poor old hobo knocked on a back door to beg, claiming a sick wife and twelve hungry children. The housewife briefly offered two homemade biscuits. He politely asked to borrow a nut cracker for a few minutes, adding wounded wit to his plea.
Restnol Praise From Trained Nurses And Patients
A nurse reports absolute satisfaction with Restnol and says she uses it constantly. One patient with a 15 year ulcer history improved significantly and plans to continue using Restnol until cured. The testimonial mentions remarkable cures attributed to Restnol by multiple individuals including Mrs Agnes ONeill Somerville Maus.
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Mre
Agnes 'T
O'Neill
Somerville
Maus
Placed. Mrs B Is She a Mary of the Vine Clad Cottage
Questioning identity and placement, the text references Mrs B and Mrs ML with cryptic hints about names and locations, including Mary of the vine clad cottage and Martha of the ribber plant flat, suggesting a literary or figure context from Harper's Bazaar.
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Mary of the
Ml—No
Martha of the
Harper’s Bazar
Hand Made Cigars Then and Now
Hand made cigars remain superior in quality as no machine can roll them as evenly. The cheapest three for five cents use French Kentucky Alabama or Hungarian leaves. At the top end czars favor mature Havana cigars costing $1.60 each.
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Russia
Havana
Eight Day Clock Sparks Rumors In Local Exchange
A chaotic eight day clock debate erupts as residents discuss warnings about blood poisoning risks from wound care. Advertisements for Hamling Wixard Oil claim cures and draw sharp lines between risk and reputation while readers weigh safety against sensational claims.
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Word
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Pushionator Chant
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Aiottiite
Nantes
Manu
Aulo Bohgol
Tacs Ueaemeerenares Weeps
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Putnam
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Munyon
Dalry Association Co
Lyndonville, Vt
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Troy, HY
Joseph Ullmann
West 20Th Street
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