Permanent state exhibit to advertise Iowa resources proposed
W B Barney dairy commissioner after coast trip urges Governor to back a permanent Des Moines exhibit of Iowa farm products including agricultural mineral and manufactured goods. He cites regional exhibits with preserved fruit in jars and printed literature as models and suggests building on capitol grounds to inform daily visitors and travelers.
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Des Molina
Barney
Iowa
Des Moines
State House
Capitol Extension
Canada
Whale hunt survivors arrive in New Bedford after shark siege
Two open boats from the whaling vessel Joe B. Manta, separated in fog off Cape Henry, spent four days without food or water and two days fending off large sharks while pursuing a captured whale. The crew, led by Meta Joseph Brown, finally lost the whale to sharks and were rescued by the Norwegian steamer Skard and later reached Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay.
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New Bedford
Mass
Seven Seas
Joe B. Manta
Cape Henry
Virginia
Meta Joseph Brown
Skard
Newport News
Chriatianta
Piedmont
Vineyard Sound
Buzzards Bay
Conscience Drives Man Back to Prison in Vincennes
Vincennes Indiana Charles Bays forty one walked into the police station and asked if he was wanted in Michigan City for parole violation. Chief Adams found no Michigan City record but a telegram from Warden Fogarty stated Bays was wanted and to hold him. Bays was sentenced in 1910 for theft of a half pint of whisky and has served three years, his term extended for parole failure. He returned to Michigan City as locals consider appealing to the governor for a pardon.
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Vincennes
Ind
Charles Bays
Michigan City
Pollen Adams
Fogarty
Bays
Dubois County
Won Race With a Cougar McGhie Narrates Washington Chase
McGhie drives his eight cylinder car in a thrilling race against a cougar on a road near Mount Rainier. He, and passengers Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard and Mr. and Mrs. Graves, describe the pursuing animal skirting the ledge and ducking along the cliffside as the car roars past.
Gatekeeper Hid Savings in Stove in Pa Shanty
Adolph Blattner, a railroad gatekeeper in Landadale Pennsylvania, hid his money in a stove and forgot to remove it before building a fire. The partly burned bills remain redeemable.
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Landadale
Adolph Blattner
Secrets of speed in housework and a soapstone claim
The writer recalls a famed housekeeper who says speed comes from always using a clean small towel pinned to each side of the apron. A note on education shows children are wiser than parents were at the same age, and a quip about misreading a guaranty versus a possible moving picture. It ends with a claim that the United States leads world talc and soapstone production.
Calcutta Plans 100 Motor Buses and 400 Freight Cars
A new firm aims to rival Calcutta's street railway by launching 100 motor buses and 400 freight cars within a year. The project signals a major expansion in urban transport and logistics, reflecting growing demand for both passenger and cargo services in the city.
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Calcutta
Cuticura Ad Promotes Family Celebrations And Skin Care
An advertisement touts Cuticura ointment for scalp and skin care with free samples by mail. It also extols family occasions from birthdays to anniversaries as meaningful rituals that strengthen affection and create lasting memories.
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Boston
Banana skin evolution sparks public interest in Burbank
A new banana form from Burbank prompts speculation about benefits to consumers and bananas, while drawing criticism from media like the Cleveland Plain Dealer who view it as a loss for banana professionals.
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Burbank
Cleveland Plain Dealer
New York Thimble Theater Plays Discussed
Fragmentary remark describes a small theater in New York and asks what kinds of plays are performed, expressing curiosity about the theater’s repertoire and style in a casual, observational tone.
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New York
One Left. Old fee system and cautious boys compare dangers
The dialogue mocks outdated school fees and contrasts a boy learning with his mother’s jam to the risk of a cannon cracker. The exchange notes a hesitant tone about education and danger, highlighting a child’s choice between careful practice and explosive risk.
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General Assembly
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College At
Ames
Polk County
Emory H. English
Iowa State Mutual Automobile Insurance Association
Grundy Center
R. S. Taft
H. B. Kelly
Taft
Welker Given
Iowa Industrial Commission
State College
State Board of Education
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J. B. Evane Construction Company
Mexico
Acience
G. MH. Sumner
State Board of Health
Bright’s
Supreme Court
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State Fair Association
James Greene
Clinton
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Sparta
Wis
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Lee
Emory English
Henry Sampson
Attorney General's Office
Thirty-Sixth General Assembly
Adjutant General
Guy Logan
Iowa National Guard
Clarks
American Prison Association
Oakland
Cal
Lucy Sickles
Mitchellville
C. McClaughry
Anamosa
J. C. Sanders
Fort Madison
A. M. McColl
J. H. McConlogue
Chas. A. Dudley
J. J. Clark
Mason City
Marqula Barr
Oskaloosa
J. N. Howe
Greenfield
D. C. Mott
Marengo
Charles Parsons
Wm. Dennis
Cedar Rapides
Sharka
Wrigleys
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Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co
Kesner Building
Chicago
United States
Dean
Chas. D. Hayes
Avenue B. W. Albia
Doan
Ary Stants
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. J. A
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame
Indiana
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Aine
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Seear Aehin Ek
Ap Wallngton Gold
Tarmteor
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BOX
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Rar
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