World Happenings Briefs from Malta to Taft Era
News notes from across the globe report heavy bombardment at Benghazi with estimated natives dead up to 4000, Bedouins sacking the town and locking Jewish residents inside. American Automobile Association head Samuel M. Butler is killed in a car crash near Tifton, Georgia, as P J Walker and wife are injured. Illinois House defeats 20 million dollar water power bill by narrow margin. Colonel Richeson visits his son in Boston jail. son proclaims innocence. A Chicago hotel case sees jewelry worth ten thousand dollars stolen. Kansas City murder trial for Dr B Clark Hyde begins amid broader crime coverage. Various political, legal, and social items span from Taft remarks in Aberdeen to lottery prizes, revolts, and international conferences.
Des Moines poised to lead silo manufacturing growth
Iowa's Des Moines is projected to become the center of the United States silo industry. George A Wells estimates about 14 000 silos built nationwide in 1910 with 4 000 in Iowa. He notes wood silos will outnumber masonry 7 to 1 and cites corn silage value and stock wintering efficiency as growth drivers.
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Des Moinses
United States
Des Moines
Iowa
George A. Wells
Western Grain Dealers' Association
Wells
Thie City
Mr. Wells
Advocates More Playgrounds for Rural Iowa Youths
Professor Holden leads extension efforts to provide country school playgrounds and possible half days for games to curb Sunday ball. He urges ministers to engage rural youth with practical schemes like cement walks and education aligned with boys lives. Juvenile rights and parental responsibility are discussed by Davenport official. Weathering treeless prairies linked to climate, not soil, and Topeka conference outcomes on teacher certification are noted along with political hints and Iowa Central rail deficit and accident tolls.
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Ded Moines
Holden
Ames
Minneapolis
Northwest
Bender Shuts Giants as Athletics Clinch World Title
The Philadelphia Athletics, powered by a four-hit game from lefty Bender, crushed the New York Giants 18 to 2 in the sixth game, securing a World Series sweep. Bowing McGraw’s squad suffered four errors as Mack’s men dominated with sharp fielding and relentless hitting. Players will share a majority of the prize money with $3,654.69 per Athletics player and $2,436.99 per New York player.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletica
McGraw
Bender
Mackmen
Logera
New York
Athletics
Aes
Quakers
Giants
Mack
Leon Ames
George Wiltse
Rube Marquard
Rebels Take Canton and Mutinies Rise in China
Rumors sweep through the Qing realm as rebels seize Canton and Chengtu amid mass killings. General Choo Feng is murdered by mutinous troops. Sheng Hsuan Hust is ousted as minister of posts and communications. Shantung shows unrest while officials fear a dynasty overthrow. Wu Yi may be sent to the United States under Dr. Ferguson. Gen Yin Chang reportedly murdered.
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Peking
Canton
Chengtu
Szechuen
Choo Feng
Sheng Hsuan Hust
National Assembly
Shantung Province
Shanghai
Wu Yi
United States
J. C. Ferguson
Chinese Board of Communications
Yin Chang
Oklahoma Prohibition Repeal Amendment Proposed
Oklahoma City readers learn of a constitutional amendment to repeal statewide prohibition and replace it with local option. The measure seeks voter approval with 75000 signatures needed for circulation. Local sentiment and campaign activity are under scrutiny as the drive gathers pace.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Slayer Given Fourteen Years for Kincaid Murder
Dixon M-tra Highells was convicted by a jury for the June 3 murder of Mmory Kincaid and sentenced to a fourteen year term in the state penitentiary.
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Dixon
M—tra Highells
Mmory Kincaid
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Endorsement
A 1909 testimonial claims Swamp Root cured kidney trouble for 15 years after a physician failed. The letter from W Summers in Kansas City praises the product and invites readers to request a sample bottle and information booklet from Kilmer & Co. Also notes a moral about friendship revealing character and an Atlantic Monthly excerpt on personal treasures.
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Kilmer
W. C. Summera
Central Ave
Kansay City
Kans
Grand View Drug Co
Kansag
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Gale
This Time for a Friend in a Wise Man’s Tale
A traveler recalls a humorous quip from a railroad station involving an Irish cab driver who asks when the next train arrives. After hearing the answer, the driver returns saying it is for a friend outside who must watch his horses and cannot come in himself. The tale underscores clever social wit and timing.
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Robert Holeson
Mea
Young’s Magazine
Grape-Nuts Diets Claimed to Restore Health in Letter
A testimonial from a Philo woman describes years of fatigue and low spirits followed by rapid recovery after using Grape-Nuts and cream. She reports weight gain, brighter mood, renewed interest, and overall transformation after weeks of the regimen, attributed to the Potassium Co. product from Battle Creek Michigan.
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Saya
Jonas
Tii
Poatum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Httle
Wellvills
Pligs
Prangon
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Illinois
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Adherst
Boston
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Indianapolis
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Rapid City
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Denmark
Geographical Society
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OWA
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Brown
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Weaver
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State Board of Health
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Prudential Casualty Company
Ind
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Dubuque
Interstate Commerce Commission
League of Commercial Clubs
Iowa League of Commercial Clube
Credia
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Aesociation
Davenport
Ames Proféeweor
Henry E. C. Ditzne
Scott County Juvenile Court
B. Shimek
The
State University
Lowa
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Topeka
A. M. Deyoe
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Hayward
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State House
George W. Clarke
Ada
Iowa Central
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State Board of Railroad Commissioners
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