Tragic Iowa Car Crash Kills Four Women and Child
A severe weekday collision in Iowa injured several, killing Mrs Bello and Mrs Pagett while Mrs Litton Mayer and Helen Mayer suffered serious injuries. A second car followed closely as a buggy with a horse turned, the wheels snagged, the buggy collapsed, and the vehicle was dragged for hundreds of feet until a motorist managed to stop.
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Almost, Triumphant. Creston Man Survives Near-Death Runover
In Creston, W. J. Taylor narrowly escaped severe injury when he was struck by a Burlington freight engine crossing a switch yard. He was knocked to the track, the locomotive backed up, and the man rose unscathed and walked away without remark, astonishing the frightened crew.
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Black Hand in Des Moines Drives Italian Seeks Escape
Des Moines resident Maraco, a wealthy Italian, fled with his mother to Italy after claiming the Black Hand threatened him for not joining the gang. He says a $1000 price was set on his head and he awoke to masked men outside his window singing a death song.
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Lig Mother
Two boys die from kerosene blast at home
George Wesner aged around ten and Charles Wesner aged about seven died in Connell Bluffs hospital from burns after a kerosene explosion at their home. The accident occurred when coal was poured onto a cook stove fire around 6 am, flames leaping to ignite them and trapping them in a sheet of fire. The older boy reportedly concealed his injuries to protect his younger brother.
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Geo. Wesner
Charles Twesner
Jank Wesner
Jennie Sidmundsot
Connell Bluits
George
Destructive Ants Hit Ottumwa County Courthouse
Australian pests described as deadly white ants infest the Ottumwa Wapello County Courthouse, rapidly damaging flooring and stone structure. The species is reported to be new to the county, first found on the first floor near County Superintendent Nye’s office, with mysterious activity leaving visible damage and collapsed trim.
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Young murderer dies in state prison after life sentence
Chester Tyler, aged 24 at death, died in the Annmicky penitentiary days ago while serving a life term for first degree murder. He was convicted in Jasper County for killing Dr. B. F. Sailor of Newton after a late night call near Tinck Island. A watch found on a woman linked Tyler to the crime.
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Newton
Ballor
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Tyler
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Old Man Horace Buried Without Service in Ordinary Wagon
Horace Orman, aged 86, died after living in Capello county for over 50 years. His eccentric wish led to a burial in an ordinary wagon, with no service, carried to the grave at Ottumwa rather than a hearse.
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Capello County
Man Arrested After Divorce Action Leads to Attempted Murder
Oscar Binino of Badger angrily pursued the wife from court to her sister’s Fort Dodge home and menaced her with lethal force. Police fired three shots in pursuit, halting him. Weapons were found on his person, except two small knives. He is jailed in the county jail.
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Oscar Binino
Badger
Fort Dodge
Nanonally
Walburg
Within Our Borders from the D. and G. W. depot fire
Fire swept the Holeli depot after a passing engine set the structure aflame. Other items note tax levies at Muncatine, Ottumwa Commercial Association leadership for D. Voster, and rural letter carriers organizing in Martin County.
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James Stocking
Panola
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Marquinville
George W. Hickman
Harlan Hickman
Newton
Dewey Doolittle
Itinmilton County
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Webster City
Joseph Sonta
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Colfax
Johnson County
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Hourty
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Elwood Austin Royer
Cranberry Trust
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Mowe
Kellogg Ia
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Strahan
Wabash
Malvern
Tmogens
Etiquette in India Affects Dress and Manners Across Regions
A Civil and Military Gazette excerpt notes diverse etiquette in India, from umbrella use and handshakes to footwear in royal contexts. It contrasts native practices with European norms, describing folding umbrellas, bowing to masters, and pugree customs in various states as observers recount humorous and respectful contrasts.
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Farush
Sahib
Civil and Militury Gazette
Value of eucalyptus oil and Hippocrates seat on Cos
The bulletin notes eucalyptus oil is non-poisonous and safe for internal and external use with antiseptic and medicinal value. It highlights widespread use in medicine over the last decade and its application for wounds fevers and throat and lung issues. An ancient plane tree on Cos said to be over 2000 years old is linked to Hippocrates with a marble seat once used for teaching.
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Joseph Bonaparte in America and Europe
The text recounts Joseph Bonaparte fleeing after the hundred days, buying a home in Philadelphia, living a winter and mansion in New Jersey, and returning to Europe hoping for beneficial political changes in France. He never found a welcoming reception except in England, secured a residence in Italy, and died in Florence in 1844.
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Italy
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The Power of Thank Yous and a Fateful Reminder
A devotional piece urges daily gratitude, noting how simple thanks can brighten lives and strengthen character amid busy days. It shares a tale of a woman who chose fashion over service, realizing too late that one hour remains to impact the world for good.
Aunt Dinah Speaks on Mriendnology and Charity
Aunt Dinah talks about frandnology in a laundress scene while washing clothes. She criticizes people who pretend to care but mentor only those with advantage and says some will never show kindness unless a mortgage is involved in the exchange.
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Dinah
Selah and Repetition: Meaning of a Musical Term in Psalms
The text discusses Selah, noting its frequent appearance in Psalms and debate over its meaning. Dr Smith and Matheson are cited, with Matheson arguing Selah equates to da capo, directing repetition from the start to the indicated point.
Blessings Through Counting Our Graces
A devotional note urges attention to blessings and mercies daily. It contrasts gloom with gladness, encourages gratitude, and quotes biblical lines about counting benefits and blessing the Lord. The passage emphasizes outlook shapes experience and invites praise.
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Jose
Shadow of the Cross and the call to steadfast faith
Dr. Herbert Lankeater urges believers not to seek exemption from trials and temptations. He warns that God’s love does not shield Christians from sorrow or mental strain and stresses maintaining a disciplined, vigilant life to serve the Master without being overwhelmed by work or worry.
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Folding Bed Nightmare in a Hotel Room
A narrator recalls a night in a hotel room with a folding bed that refuses to sleep and mocks him with its awkward, angry pose. A bellboy raps the bed into submission while the guest clings to any hope of rest, finally giving up at dawn and seeking a quieter room with a tea bed elsewhere.
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Nika
Hom
Cacao Plantations in Houador Lead World Output
The cacao tree thrives in Houador’s warm lowlands and coastal valleys. The Guayaquil area near the coast yields the world’s largest cacao quantities. In 1900 Houador recorded 4,827 plantations totaling 58,081,122 tons.
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Troen
Household sewing tips and pest note from old papers
Practical guidance on mending trousers and preserving flannel garments with careful stitching and ironing. Includes advice on avoiding over ironing to protect warmth. Also describes locating ant nests and methods to eliminate them using sugar trails and kerosene or boiling water for quick removal.
Homemade Fried Savory Eggs and Related Dishes
A collection of kitchen notes detailing methods for frying savory eggs in eggshells with crumb coating, a Lightning Cake batter using a single cup measure, Spanish Soup with strained tomatoes and spices, Cauliflower With Cheese with a creamy sauce, Sweetbread Salad with celery cucumber, and Banana Cream dessert with crushed strawberries and whipped cream served cold.
Small Sales Politeness From First Avenue Shops
In a delicatessen a customer bought two cents worth of paper the clerk rolled and handed it with a smile. A second shopper asked the egg price and was told eggs are cheaper now at two cents each. She bought one egg, the clerk packed it, accepted the two cents, bowed, and escorted her out.
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Newton
First Avenue
New York
Pittsburg
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