Doctor Martyr to Science
Passed Assistant Surgeon T. B. McClintic of the U S Public Health and Marine Hospital Service dies at 39 from Rocky Mountain spotted fever after two years studying Bitter Root valley Montana where he eradicated the tick. He left a widow a bride of a few weeks.
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Washington, D. C
T. McClintic
United States “Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Rocky Mountain
Montana
McClintic
Public Health Service
Washington
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Warm Springs
University of Virginia
Gang linked to midwest railroad plunder and arrests
Sioux City police hold Frank Griffin awaiting Omaha authorities as detectives tie him to a gang alleged to plunder railroads across the midwest with cells in Chicago Des Moines St Paul and Council Bluffs. The ring reportedly used prominent local figures to dispose of stolen goods and strong links are expected to grow with Griffin’s arrest. A separate case in Omaha involves James Griffin and Frank St Clair in a car fire tied to a St Paul theft involving a Great Western carload of cheap harness and buggies.
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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
Great Western
Two Die From Eating Green Foods in Marshalltown
Marshalltown Iowa reports two deaths from eating green foods this week. Lyle Britt a ? year old died after three days of illness believed linked to green apples. Yola Vauthrdin age two died after being fed sweet corn.
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Marshalltown
Lyle Britt
Yola Vauthrdin
Search for Lost Child Ends With Found Body
The missing Marlowe child, last seen last spring, was found by the grandfather about a mile from the disappearance spot. Hugh Marlowe, the boy’s father, had hired detectives to search. an inquest will be held.
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Lone Rock
Marlowe
Hugh Marlowe
Cowboy actor Alexander Philby killed in horse accident
Chicago report states Alexander Philby, a motion picture cowboy actor, died when his horse stumbled and threw him during filming. The fatal mishap occurred today and was captured on the set.
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Chicago
Alexander Philby
Governor Wilson Praised as 20th Century Leader
The editor hails Governor Wilson as a modern statesman who understands business and social needs. He acknowledges the dangers facing the people, urges a clear path to reform, and calls Wilson a worthy Progressive American leader.
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Wilson
Noted Women spark pride and wit in society talks
The piece recalls Mrs. Belmont a society leader and suffragist praising women’s independence while Annie Peck, the mountaineer, returns from daring climbs. Margaret Deland, Boston author, engages in literary discussion as the group plans honors, and Delie's remark adds a curious, humorous twist about boiled dinner.
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Mrs. Belmont
Gaby Deslys Seeks White Cotton During Downtown Trip
A reminiscence recalls Gaby Deslys, the French actress famed for her entrance and charm, as she listens to compliments about her beauty. She smiles, then reveals a quip about wanting to buy a spool of white cotton while downtown.
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Gaby Deslys
Forrow
Sheba
Venus
Breakfast with Monkeys on the veranda
A Contra Costa Gazette writer recalls arriving in India and sharing breakfast on a river veranda with a silent, solemn troop of monkeys. They seat themselves like an audience, watch the humans, and eagerly take biscuits, then depart in orderly procession.
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India
Contra Costa Gazette
A Study In Punctuation And Public Opinion
A literary note contrasts two Eastern educators on punctuation. One argues writers overuse marks, the other insists writing without punctuation is possible. A genteel speaker avoids direct insult yet shows writing can proceed without any punctuation. Brooklyn Eagle.
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Brooklyn Eage
Swinburne and the Swearing Tax Controversy
The London Chronicle notes Swinburne faced a heavy swearing habit and would have paid a thirty shilling swearing tax if enforced. He stayed at the British Hotel in Cockspur Street and paid cab drivers a shilling for rides, often prompting quarrels when traveling beyond a two mile radius. Swearing is described as stronger than the cabby’s tolerance, with the cabman exiting after arguing about Beelzebub-like imprecation.
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Swinburne
Cockspur Street
Beelzebub
London Chronicle
Arctic explorer’s name causes a nude or nude pun
Little Willie asks how to pronounce Knud Rasmussen. His father, unsure, jokes that it may not matter. The boy insists the pronunciation could change the meaning, noting the arctic nude pun.
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Willie
K-n-u-d Rasmussen
Arctic
Nurse and Convalescent Exchange in Gentle Speak
A pretty trained nurse tends a young patient recovering well. She offers to turn his head and he declines, noting she has already done so. The scene is told in a warm, respectful voice characteristic of Youth's Companion.
Umbrella Stolen During Forced Confession Plea
A fragment shows a mock confession with a line about an umbrella in Catholic Standard and Times, hinting at a theft claim. The dialogue suggests a satirical or humorous tone rather than a full reported event.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Our Emotions and Their Eternal Return
A reflection on emotions as unique, nonrecycling forces born and perishing without revival. Joy and despair vanish, leaving a lasting void that cannot be refilled by memory or time.
A Tense Conversation Reveals Hidden Motives
The exchange between Millie and Grace hints at a strained dynamic framed as satire. Grace claims a present future as an answer, suggesting layered meanings and intention behind their yesterday encounter.
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Millie
Grace
Two Things About Eating by Horace Fletcher
Fletcher outlines ten dietary commandments for proper eating. He emphasizes eating only when keen appetite exists, avoiding meals when anxious, chewing until swallowed, savoring liquids, stopping at fullness, and avoiding meat as essential for strength, claiming dietetic discipline improves health and finances.
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Horace Fletcher
A. M
New York
N. Y
Talk With The Children On Teeth And Hygiene
A speaker asks children about brushing faces and teeth, then explains toothache arises from decay. He uses questions and simple analogies such as food left in the mouth decaying like spoiled food to urge regular cleaning and dental care.
Labor and the Rule of Right
Woodrow Wilson’s acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination argues that aid to workers is not class legislation but benefit for the whole nation. He emphasizes safeguarding life, improving conditions, rational hours, and workers’ freedom to act in their own interest as core public priorities.
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America
Woodrow Wilson
Iowa State Fair Builds New Horse Barn for Exhibitors
The Iowa State Fair management plans a splendid new horse barn to accompany existing equipment. The expansion aims to showcase pure bred horses to a higher standard and offer exhibitors facilities unmatched by any other state fair.
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Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fir
Iowa
Who Has the Best Iowa Farm
Farmers of Iowa compete for top prizes at the Iowa State Fair to determine the best large farm and the best small Iowa farm. Premiums draw growing attention as farmers strive to show what can be done on Iowa farms.
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Iowa
Farmers of
College Scholarships At Iowa State Fair
A large class of boys competes at the Iowa State Fair for state college scholarships awarded yearly for top livestock and grain judging. The growing participation reflects value of scholarships that fund a thorough Ames training for a life’s work. Interested youths should inquire about the scholarship contests.
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Iowa
Ames
Paper Bag Cookery for Party Dinners by Martha McCulloch Williams
Instructions for making elegant paper bag meals, including raw oysters served in or out of shells, and a Christmas dinner menu with oysters roast goose and various sides. Detailed bag cooking steps, broth, sandwiches, and desserts accompany both menus with precise quantities and methods. Copyright 1911.
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Martha McCulloch Williams
Associated Literary Press
Public Auction at Lone Level Farm Sept 25 1912
On September 25 1912 C D McPHERSON will offer at Public Auction on the Lone Level Farm 4 miles northwest of Fairfield all personal property including household goods farm implements and about 300 head of stock and other items. A Hay Loader and Hay Racks will be sold at once.
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C. D. McPherson
Drunken brawl leads to jail time for two in Mt Pleasant
In Mt Pleasant Iowa on August 16 Sheriff Gee responded to a call from Mrs Bertha Leecher Miller at the fair grounds about a possible fatality at the stone quarry. Investigators found two men George Clark and John Dillion, both drinking, had fought. Each man received a ten day jail sentence.
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Mt. Pleasant
Gee
Fair Ground
Bertha Leecher Miller
George Clark
John Dillion
Wealthy Farmer Gus Lamps Dies After Automobiles Collision
Ida Grove Iowa August 16 physicians hold little hope for Gus Lamps a wealthy farmer injured when a Northwestern passenger train struck his automobile. His twelve year old daughter was killed and the car demolished in the wreck.
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Ida Grove
Gus Lamps
Northwestern
Absolute ownership sought in Jefferson County land dispute
Julius Bliefuick sues in Jefferson County Iowa district court to quiet title to the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter and two quarters of the northeast quarter of section 15 township 72 north range 8 west seeking a decree that he holds fee simple title and that all defendants and unknown heirs be barred from any claim. The petition notes prior transfers around 1850 and advises defendants to answer by September 16 1912 to avoid default.
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William Bennitt, Jr
Bennitt
Northeas
Section 15
Township
Range 8
District Court
Jefferson County
Iowa
Julius Bliefuick
Township 72
William Bennitt
Fairfield
Arthur G. Jordan
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T. B. McClintic
U. S. Public Health and Marine Service
Moosejaw
Canada
Carroll
Castoria
LoUis D. Brandeis
Boston
Gabby Delies
Annie Peck
Women’s Club
Miss Peck
Margaret Deland
Howells
Towa
Clyde C. Bell
Optometrist
District Court of Town
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