Doctor McClintic Martyr to Science Dies of Tick Bite
Passed Assistant Surgeon T B McClintic of the United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service died at age 39 from Rocky Mountain spotted fever while researching in Bitter Root valley Montana. He had eradicated the tick in the valley this year before falling ill en route to Washington. His widow, a bride of a few weeks, survives. He had fifteen years with the service and was a University of Virginia graduate from Warm Springs Virginia.лод
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Washington, D. C
T. B. McClintic
United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Rocky Mountain
Bitter Root
Montana
McClintic
Public Health Service
Washington
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Warm Springs
University of Virginia
Gang Extends Across Midwest Rail Robberies
Sioux City reports Frank Griffin in police custody as a suspected member of a widespread gang blamed for railroad thefts across the Midwest. The group allegedly operates in Chicago Des Moines St Paul and Council Bluffs with prominent locals implicated in arranging deals. Meanwhile James Griffin and Frank St Clair tied to a St Paul theft are jailed in Council Bluffs after a Great Western car was loaded with cheap harness and buggies and set aflame.
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Sioux City
Frank Griffin
Omaha
Middle West
Maybray
Griffin
Chicago
Des Moines
St. Paul
Council Bluffs
Neb
James Griffin
Minn
Frank St. Clair
St. Clair
Two Die From Eating Green Foods In Marshalltown
Two deaths this week in Marshalltown Iowa are linked to eating green foods. Seven year old Lyle Britt died after three days of illness from green apples while two year old Yola Vauthrdin died after consuming sweet corn.
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Marshalltown
Lyle Britt
Yola Vauthrdin
Search for Lost Child Ends in Wisconsin grave discovery
The search for the missing Marlowe child ends as the two year old body is found by the grandfather about a mile from the disappearance site. Hugh Marlowe, the farmer father, employed detectives to scour the area. An inquest will be held.
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Lone Rock
Marlowe
Hugh Marlowe
Actor Alexander Philby dies after horse stumble
In Chicago on August 16, Alexander Philby a motion picture cowboy actor was killed when his horse stumbled and threw him during a film scene. The mishap occurred on set and was fatal.
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Chicago
Alexander Philby
Governor Wilson Emerges as Progressive Leader
The assertion praises Wilson as a twentieth century statesman who understands people’s sufferings and perils to welfare. It highlights his vision to remove evils and avert dangers, noting his grasp of business and social needs. The speaker calls him a true Democrat and a courageous, worthy leader for Progressive Americans.
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Wilson
Noted Women and Achievements in Society
In a talk with society leader and suffragist Mrs Belmont, admiration for her work aiding downtrodden women is paired with a playful moment over a ribbon. Mountain climber Annie Peck returns from new heights, while author Margaret Deland discusses literature and boiled dinners. French actress Gaby Deslys charms the speaker before an offbeat remark about buying cotton.
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Mrs. Belmont
Gran
Annie Peck
Women’s Club
Miss Peck
Breakfast with Monkeys on the Veranda in India
A writer recalls arriving in a remote Indian riverside home where a parade of monkeys gathered on the veranda for breakfast. They sat solemnly as a crowd awaiting entertainment and accepted biscuits until all were fed, then departed in orderly procession.
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India
Contra Costa Gazette
A Punctuation Debate From The Brooklyn Eagle
An eastern educator argues writers overuse punctuation and misuse marks while another critic defends them. The essay shows that writing can be done without any punctuation, a claim the author notes with restraint and curiosity.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Swinburne and the Swearing Tax Tale
The London Chronicle recalls Swinburne’s profane habits and tax contempt. He lived at the British Hotel in Cockspur Street and paid cab fares with a shilling tips. A dispute over profanity led to a “devil’s own row” when extended travel angered cabbies.
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Swinburne
Cockspur Street
Beelzebub
London Chronicle
Arctic Explorer Name Pronunciation Joke
Little Willie asks how to pronounce Knud Rasmussen. His father, unsure, says it makes no difference. The boy counters that it matters whether a man is nud or nude in Arctic regions.
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Little Willie
K-n-u-d Rasmussen
Arctic
Youth's Companion Passage on Nurse and Convalescent
A trained nurse tends a recovering young man in a brief scene from Youth's Companion. The nurse offers aid with a gentle question and the patient thanks her, noting she has already turned his head. The exchange reflects care and quiet professionaldom.
Umbrella Stolen Prompting Rainyday Quip
A lighthearted note from the Catholic Standard and Times reports a theft of an umbrella. The exchange jokes about rain and the missing item, reflecting a playful onlooker comment rather than a serious incident.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Our Emotions Rise and Endure Beyond Life
A reflective note on feelings suggesting emotions are born and die but never return, while joy or despair once faded remain a lasting imprint like a plantation in memory. The passage contrasts resurrection with the persistence of emotional memory.
A Tense Matter Satire Exchange
A brief satirical exchange centers on Millie and Graace discussing a paradoxical present future and a remembered yesterday moment. The dialogue playfully explores time and intention in a clipped, humorous register.
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Millie
Graace
Two Things About Eating by Horace A M
A guide to mindful eating urges waiting for real head hunger not stomach discomfort. It lists ten commandments: eat only with calm appetite, chew until swallowed, sip liquids, stop at enough, and avoid meat for strength plus a two week practice to form habit and lower costs.
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Horace As
A. M
Talk With the Children About Teeth and Hygiene
A speaker asks children about washing faces and teeth, notes many have toothache, explains decay starts when food remains in the mouth, and compares it to food spoiling if left in the sun. He urges cleaning teeth to prevent decay and pain.
Labor and the Rule of Right
Woodrow Wilson's Democratic nomination acceptance speech emphasizes labor as the nation's backbone. He argues safeguarding workers' lives, improving conditions, rationalizing hours, and protecting freedom in their interests serves the whole people, not as class legislation.
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America
Woodrow Wilson
Iowa State Fair to Open New Horse Barn for Exhibits
The Iowa State Fair management plans a splendid new horse barn to showcase pure bred horses, enhancing facilities beyond any other state fair. Lovers of horses gain a better chance to study and compare all horse breeds, improving the exhibition experience.
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Iowa
Who Has the Best Iowa Farm at the State Fair
Farmers of Iowa will compete for prizes at the Iowa State Fair to determine who has the best large farm and the best small farm. The farm premiums draw growing attention as farmers strive to demonstrate what can be done on Iowa farms.
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Iowa
Farmers of
College Scholarships At Iowa State Fair Highlight Ames Training
A large class of boys competes for state college scholarships awarded for livestock and grain judging. The scholarships enable young people to gain thorough training at Ames for a life work. Interested students should inquire about the contests and eligibility.
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Iowa
Ames
Paper Bag Dinner Menus for Parties in Early 20th Century
Martha McCulloch Williams offers paper bag cookery for party feasts. Recipes cover raw oysters and hot bag dishes with butter, pepper, and stock, plus a full Christmas dinner menu including roast goose, stuffing, pies, and coffee.
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Martha McCulloch Williams
Public Auction at Lone Level Farm near Fairfield
On September 25 1912 C D McPHERSON offers a public auction of the Lone Level Farm four miles northwest of Fairfield He will sell all personal property including household goods farm implements and about 300 head of stock and other items to be named in the paper Also a hay loader and hay racks will be sold at once
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C. D. McPherson
Drunken Quarry Fight Leads to Brief Jail Terms
In Mt. Pleasant Iowa August 16 Sheriff Gee was summoned by Mrs. Bertha Leecher Miller to a stone quarry incident. Two workers, George Clark and John Dillion, fought after drinking. Both men were jailed, each receiving a ten day sentence.
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Mt. Pleasant
Gee
Fair Ground
Bertha Leecher Miller
George Clark
John Dillion
Wealthy farmer Gus Lamps fatally injured in car-train crash
In Ida Grove Iowa on Aug 16 Gus Lamps a wealthy farmer was critically injured when a Northwestern passenger train struck his automobile. The collision killed his twelve year old daughter and demolished the car. Doctors hold little hope for Lamps recovery.
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Ida Grove
Gus Lamps
Northwestern
Local Property Suit Seeks Absolute Ownership in Jefferson County
Julius Bliefuick files in Jefferson County District Court a petition claiming fee simple title to the southeast quarter and two quarters of the northeast section 15 in township 72 north range 8 west. He asserts 25 years adverse possession and requests a decree quieting title and barring defendants. Defendants include Bennitt heirs and unknown claimants. residences are unknown. Appearance required by noon September 16, 1912 at Fairfield Iowa. ARTHUR G. JORDAN attorney.
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William Bennitt, Jr
Bennitt
Range 8
Jefferson County
Lowa
Julius Bliefuick
Township 72
Section 15
Fairfield
Iowa
Arthur G. Jordan
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