Des Moines Fearful Over Scarlet Fever Spread
The region reports escalating scarlet fever fears in Des Moines while Iowa towns face various woes including livestock losses, water works on the move, and multiple legal and economic issues. The piece glances at connections from Waterloo to Council Bluffs and beyond.
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Muscatine
Washington
Keokuk
Knoxville
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Fairfield
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Iowa
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Newport News
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la Fayette
St. Pauli
United States
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R. R. Cable
E. ST. John
T & Gen
Gen’ T’k
W.S. Robinson
Waterloo
Brain Work and Blood Supply Linked by Science
The piece argues that brain activity cannot be increased merely by more blood or better physical health. It contends the brain has intrinsic limits, governed by a hidden standard within, and that beyond certain limits excessive brain-work risks harmful consequences, like an explosion of steam.
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8Th Sts
St. Louis
Popular Science Monthly
Paris
Boston Journal
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Panama Canal
United Agriculturists
Omeone
Father X
M. X
Lessepsis
Hugo
Grand Hotel
Victor Hugo
Feathering Out Johnny Cake Tale at Methodist House
A Methodist itinerant preacher ate breakfast at a home where johnny cakes were served. He noticed a feather in the cake and quipped about feathering. The hostess replied that John must cover the meal barrel or move the hen roost, a mischievous exchange.
Diamond Dye Colors Market Note
A brief agate of fashion dyes offered in fast and brilliant shades. Each package colors 1 to 4 pounds of goods at a price of 10 cents per color. The ad asserts belief in fashion while promising truthful accuracy in cosmetic claims.
Murders Stir Mt Vernon and Lebanon Localities
Reports describe the shooting of Charles W. Yost by R. A. Smith in Mt Vernon NL on May 16 with a pursuing posse. A second brutal double murder near Lebanon Kentucky on May 17 saw a 55 year old woman and her 10 year old daughter killed with a heavy stone and stabbing.
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Mt. Vernon
Lebanon
Ireland Parliament condemns repression bill in London reports
The Irish Parliamentary party denounces the repression bill. Four Jeannette survivors sail from Liverpool to New York on May 18 after a cordial reception by the Liverpool mayor. Gladstone defends government stance in Commons, while evictions resume in parts of Ireland and unrest grows.
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Senate and House debate on bank charter and silver issues
Washington reports from May 13 to May 19 detail Senate and House proceedings. Debates center on extending national bank charters, opponents like Bland call for free silver coinage, while Crapo and others push banking extensions. Funding and building grants for cities are also advanced. final actions include passage of patent damages relief and pension fund appropriations.
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False encouragement leads to prison sentence revelation
A visitor asks a prisoner why he is jailed. The prisoner replies that false encouragement caused his downfall, confessing he misled forty three women into believing he would marry them.
Cream Murrins Muffin Recipe for Hot Oven
Rich milk or half cream and half milk with flour and six eggs. Beat whites and yolks separately, mix in flour and shortening, add salt, and stir last. Fill muffin rings half full, bake immediately in a hot oven, and serve as soon as they’re done.
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