Iowa news bits mix a fatality drugs and a new mill
The report compiles scattered items from Iowa towns including a man found dead near Boone viaduct with an address tag, a dischargement after a preliminary hearing for Charles Reid, labor strikes at Gib mine, protests over fishing bans, saloon license hikes, and business setbacks at Standard Lumber. It notes a fatal auto crash, train collision near Fort Atkinson, and various civic entries.
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Northwestern
Boone Viaduct
Clanada
Dayton
Towa
College of
Alba
Jake
Glenwood
Ce‘dar -Rappids
Standard Lumber Company
Losa
Joseph
Ndmeek
LeMars
England
Soudan
Ketchener
at-Tama
Craiglecourt
Isabella
Iowa City
Davenport
Dysart
Rock ™ Valley
Cosgrove
Tn Ree
John Wesselman
Jennie Wesselman
Henry Wesselman
Fort Atkinson
Colmar
Hoy! Talmage
Henry ‘Talmage
Mason City
Iowa
Malden
Wash
J. F. ‘Denny
New London
California
Ontario
Cal
Roscoe Conklin
Lorin Conklin
Clear Lake
State Institutiona
Des Moines
Control Board
Moton
Firs Buga
William Enburg
Rot
Mize Clare
Dunnington
Creston
William Donahue
Henry McHroy
Guthrie Center
Thomas Williama
Tipton
Burlington Country Club
Keokuk
Galesburg
Monmouth
J. P. Sheldon
Peter Mcintosh
Farmer
Cherokee
Jones
Here
New Catholic Sisters' Hospital
Waterloo
Archbishop Messmer
Milwaukee
Seed corn germination warns Ohio farmers this spring
The Ohio experiment station and Ohio State University agronomy department report seed corn germination ranges from 40 to 100 percent, averaging 70 to 75. Poorly tested seed reduces stands. farmers should test every ear before planting to avoid a weak crop this season.
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L. Wheeler
College of Culture
Ohio State University
Ohio
Bes
Agronomy
Collage of Agriculture
How to test corn kernels for sprouting using a sand box tester
A historical method describes building a 20 by 30 inch box filled with moist sand, stretching cords to form two inch squares, and placing six kernels from each ear germ up in matching germinator chambers. Cover with damp cloth and moist sand, keep at proper heat for five days to identify viable ears, then discard non sprouting or irregular kernels before field planting.
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Humber
Hunt for Squirrels Carried Out in California Forests
The government has examined 85,000 squirrels in suspected districts since July as part of a flea borne plague search in California’s Bronteray forest. State and local authorities have spent $800,000, with a further $500,000 planned.
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Bronteray National Forest
California
Higginson remembered in long obituary tribute
A lengthy obituary honors Col Thomas Wentworth Higginson, detailing his roles as historian author minister soldier and abolitionist. The piece covers his Harvard birth in 1828, education at Divinity School, Civil War service with the First South Carolina Volunteers and later life in literature and public service, noting memberships and honors. It also mentions a separate railroad incident in Omaha where a bee swarm halted traffic at Union Depot for an hour.
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Camtridge
Maxs
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Pasaes
Lergyman
Ines and
Reagan
Col. Higginson
Fler Longfellow
Olver Wendell ‘Holmes
Edward Everett
Whittier
Alexsaylat
Himselt
Cambridge
Worcester
Mass
Anthony Burna
Theodore Parker
Wendell
Phillips
Wag
Hesleo
Kanagan
Tamey H. Lane
Missouri
Mr. Higginson
Massachusetta
South Carolina
Thirty-third
United States Colored Troops
Pervice
Higginson
Jacksonville
Fla
Wilton Bluff
Newport
Iive
Massachusetts
Blam
Boverbor
State Board of Education
American , Academy of Political Social Satance
American Historical Society
The
American’ Antiquarian Society
New ‘England Historic-Genealogical Society
Military, Historical Socity
Loyal Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Harvard
Phi Beta Kappa
Western Reserve University
Pretty Girls Shine in St Louis Shoe Parlor
Two comely young women work in a shoe shining parlor in St Louis Missouri. They wield the brush with ardor and do not confine their efforts to women customers addressing men as well.
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Rhine
St. Lona
Lamb in the Arms Becomes Church Trial Spark
A church dispute erupts after Parson Johnson is photographed with a lamb in his arms. Deacon Jones and Brother Johnson debate proper conduct, prompting a congregational meeting. The resulting resolution calls for selecting a ram lamb for future service.
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Parson Johnson
Lamba
Bradder Johnson
Bradder” Johnson
Bradder Johbeon
Cuttcura Remedies Cured Eczema in Family Says Violet Cole
A Philadelphia mother praises Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for curing eczema in herself and her five children. She notes removal of sores on heads and ears and relief from ringworm, claiming the remedies keep her family free from worry. Ends with invitation to request free book from Potter Drug & Chemical Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Cole
Redfield
Philadelphia
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Social branding antics spark gossip in old society pages
In a Puck style jab, a witty note mocks amplifying a wife’s vanity as she seeks publicity by flaunting a pearl necklace hidden in her bonnet. The playful spoof targets press attention and social standing with sharp humor.
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Dvatoma
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and Constipation Claims
The ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for infants and children, claiming to regulate stomach, liver and bowels with sugar coated granules. It cites testimonials about digestion, adds a garbled endorsement by Mallet Garfield, and notes the product’s long history of use.
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Kern Rottie
Astoria
Dr. Pierce
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