Child Climbs Windmill Tower in Jefferson
Leo Cudahy, three, climbs a forty foot ladder to the Windmill tower platform. Nellie Harkins warns him gently, he climbs down safely, unaware of danger. Other items report road counts with 1,670 autos and 6,288 passengers, a murder case suit, a mad dog scare in Ames, anti tobacco rules, and fires injuring Bridgewater and West Liberty events.
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Leo
Pat Cudahy
Jefferson
Nellie Harkins
Terra Firma
G. P. Smith
Fort Dodge
Adel
Joe Blackman
DeSoto
Chas, Jordan
Charles Jordan
Ealt
Blackman
Paul Parwin
Berlin
Ames
Atate
Iowa City
Pasteur
Sheldon Schools
Jany
Talmage
Great Western
Fort
Albert Winter
Humboldt
Iisrt
Winter
Greene County
Jefferson Cement Products Company
Des Moines
Mn. L. Carrell
Honosty
West Liberty
Grand Junction
Plan To Save Money By Central Iowa Market System
Dr. J. J. Gibson Iowa state veterinarian urges farmers to form cooperatives to run a central market for cattle fed for market. He cites 100-carloads passing through one town daily en route to Kansas City, with equal volumes returning, and says direct, localized shipment would save freight. He notes disease controls and Iowa road stats, rail commission actions, and related agricultural topics from 1914 era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Robinson
Grinnell
Hus
Des Moines
Chicago
Fong Distatea
Robinson
Inis
America
Andrew Boles
Marton
Milwaukee
Marion
Omaha
Nebraska
South Dakota
Bridgews‘ter
Fred J. Clark
Warrior & Co
Union Bank
Keyser & Schaffner
Bridgewater Savings Bank
Joseph Walker
Lone Tree
University Hospital
Iowa City
Fayette County
Iows
Clayton
Bremer
Delaware
Woodbury County
Sioux City
Polk County
Samuel J. Buck
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Association Eld
Oskaloosa
Association
Satellle
Parnell Savings Bank
Vegemen
Mason City
Clear Lake
A. G. Jensen
Mondamin
Missouri
Ben Leach
Winterset
Apor
Waterloo
Laurel Mercantile Company
Grandy Center
J. J. Gibson
Kansas City
Kanasaa City
Ancient Gas Warfare in Peloponnesian War
The text records ancient use of deadly gases in sieges during 431 to 404 B C between Athens and Sparta. Plagae Platea and Delium faced fires of pitch and sulfur to generate choking fumes, aimed at stupefying defenders and easing assault.
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Platea
Delium
Denison’s Coffea Pleases All Yet A Hero Refuses Pie
A boy at dinner declines pie as supplies run short, a quiet act of restraint amid scarcity. Denison’s Coffea is praised for satisfying others while one child demonstrates self-control and thoughtfulness.
Spare rim spark ends old fashioned Jones
Jones and Smith, two farmers, contrast old and new ways. Smith shows off a new car while Jones jokes about carrying spare legs, a tale from an old Philadelphia Press style column highlighting humor and rural character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Crimson Clover Zone
Jones
Smith
Jon
Ftatius
Philadelphia
Preas
His Silence a Compliment
A tale of domestic tension over meals ends with a wife venting patience after twelve years of trying to please. John Henry astonishes her by noting his silence as praise while insisting a lack of fault proves nothing about her cooking. The exchange lands as a sharp slice of small town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Refusca
Clarke
Wm. Robbins
Waterloo
Chicago
Robbins
Chiscago
Ayers
John Henry
Bathing aid for babies promotes comfort and healing
An early 20th century advertisement touts Cuticura products for infants. It claims the Soap to cleanse and purify and the Ointment to soothe rashes chafings and itching, suitable from birth. Free samples offered by postcard addressed to Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Andy
Flying flak and Red Sea chariot wheel tale in TitBit
A London TitBit snippet recounts a Scottish lad recalling wonders at sea and in scripture. He claims witnessing flying flak and a wheel from Pharaohs chariot snagged on a dropped anchor as the Red Sea was crossed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie
Laddie
Red Sea
London
Lesson on Congregation and Collection
A father notes his son’s question about two words. The minister explains there is a vast difference between a congregation and a collection, clarifying their distinct meanings for the teacher.
Frenzied jab at bland exhibiting new car
A sharp insult targets someone showing off a new four dimensional car. The speaker mocks the display and implies weakness in the vehicle and its owner. The exchange reads as a playful yet biting tease amid trivial showroom chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarcasticun
Bland
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Col
Texas
Titindly
California
Union
Rail Commission
State Board of Railroad
Danville
Burlington
Iowan Bankera Association
Agricultural Experiment Station
Iowa State College
Warren Garst
Rachel Ann Shivers
Shivers
Tian
Iowana
Harapa
Key City
Petersburg
Virginia
Cedar Rapids
Witty
Davenport
Manon City
Department of Agriculture
Fonda
Jewa Bankers’ Association
Cosson
Attorney General
Aking
State Board of Control
Alfred Parnitzke
van Buren County
James Warner
Aure We Warner
Lowanus
San Francisco
Louis Chirikos
Ite
State Board of Parole
Chirikos
B. C
State Dairy and Food Commission
Met
Blate Fish and Gama
Baker and MacMillan
Markate
C. Ottosen
I. H. Forrester
State Food and Dairy Department
Denison
Castoria
CAML
Spohn
Sponn Medical CO
Chemiats and Baclertotogtets
Goshen
Nd, U. SA
Solitara
London Chronicle
the Nive
Grenadier Guards
Bayonne
Wellington
Arthur Hill
St. James
Natura
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Eer
Absorbine, JR
WF. Young
Temple
Springfield
Mase
Alga
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