Prominent Women From Across State Attend Opening Session
Opening session of a statewide gathering features Mayor Hanna delivering the welcome and addresses by Miss Hanna Qarack enbagh and Mrs McCarrell. The convention continues through Thursday with talks on tuberculosis prevention health education and women’s federation activities.
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Hanna
Pee Shedien
Uys
Ditness Hanna
Hanna Qarackenbagh
McCarrelt
Ressian
Ageetine
LEAPS OFF ATLANTIC LINER
A second cabin passenger on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, Nicholas Jimmy, vanished after being seen on October 4. A will found in his cabin names his sole heir and hints at a missing fortune. The box was towed by a steamer tug, and investigators believe he jumped overboard near the Atlantic.
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New York
Nicholas Jimmy
Kaiser Wilhem der Grosse
Uet. 4
Ted
Nichalas Zimmer
Nomi Washington
Grakeman's Leg Crushed Proves City Chaos
Fragmentary text notes an injury to Grakeman and mentions Robert King and a street scene. The readable bits reference a man named Grakeman, a damaged leg, and a chaotic situation involving various names and places, with no coherent sequence or clear event.
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Grakeman
Robert King
Ute Rae
Ft Madison Veteran Dead Pork Madison Fay Oh Tee Lien
Peter Oke, a Ft Madison veteran who served as executive officer to Commodore Livingstone, died at his home after a lengthy illness. The obituary notes his military service and his years of dedication.
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Pork Madison
Fay Oh Tee Lien
Cohan
Peter Oke
Commoadore Livingstone
Forbid Use of Firearms Law Reported
A draft measure seeks to prohibit firearm use under the Dieta report, aiming to control weapon access. The proposal references the Woriin Genie and mentions Cavern or Carroll in connection with the review.
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Carroll
Unclear text on soil special crowd event
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local note about a crowd at a soil special with several garbled names and phrases. Key entities are unreadable, making precise attribution impossible.
Queer Questions On Abel Cain Goliath Telephone Gaffe
A Cleveland Plala Dealer anecdote recounts a caller asking who killed Abel. The newspaper man recalls Cain and notes the caller bet on Goliath, leading to regret over missing an overcoat replacement. The piece reads as humor and local voice from a paper office.
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Abel
Cain
Goliath
Cleveland Plala
A Good Job Schiff At Dinner On Yacht Ramona
Jacob H Schiff praised straight business methods at a Ramona yacht dinner. He cited a moral in a receiver story and recalled a boy's quip about being a receiver, noting their family wealth and luxury.
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Jacob H. Schiff
Tommy
Suffragette audience member dodges question in comic vignette
In a Harper's Weekly caricature the suffragette asks Mr. Dobbs for a male perspective on women's suffrage. Dobbs stammers, insisting he cannot speak because there are ladies present, highlighting social restraints of the era.
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W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Brockton
Maia
Dobbs
Harper’s Weekly
Bridge Collapse Stuns Plankville After Dramatic Repair
In Plankville the old bridge has collapsed amid a town reaction that mocks repairs. The Louisville Courier-Journal notes residents joke the bridge was given a coat of pus just before failure. Authorities investigate cause and safety fixes.
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Plankville
Louisville Courier-Journal
Dame Nature Hints When the Food Is Not Suited
An Arizona man shares how stopping old breakfast foods and coffee and using Postum with Grape-Nuts improves digestion and health. He reports no stomach distress headaches 17 pounds gained and better well being after three months. The advertisement promotes dietary changes and the book The Road to Wellville.
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Arizona
Theresa Ike
Wellville
Girl shoots self in Hean county tragedy near Oskaloosa
Miss Hattie Siders aged 21 shot herself through the head with a .32 revolver in the Patel Gentey district while in the company of Woofter a special police officer from Athin. Woofter a prominent local figure is named as a political associate of the county and the case involves allegations of love and jealousy.
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Hattie Siders
Oskaloosa
Mande
Wooten
Wooter
Manrne
Tauro
Heir To Millions: Frank Manchester Dies and Estate Ties
Frank Manchester, longtime printer and former proprietor of the Manchester Democrat, died leaving an estate valued around 200000 in bonds and securities. His widow, Eva (Mrs George) Rutledge Grege, a prominent Chippewa Falls financier, inherited most of the wealth. The Manchester paper, once overseen by a stock company after his retirement, remains a notable printing establishment in Wisconsin.
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Lowan
Manchester
Frank 2
Dinegt
Wash
Manchester Democrat
Howard Rutledge
Chippewalls
Wis
Huarledee
Eva Day
He Grege
Guredr Lumber Umingiate Sind Finuncier
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Grege
Child Struck by Falling Ax Near Marshalltown
A 1 year old child at the Elliott home north of Marshalltown was injured when a descending axe struck the head as the parent split firewood. Mrs Elliott acted to avert further harm but the child suffered a deep gash and serious injuries are feared.
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Miarshalltown
Charles Miliott
Eliott
Christina Buttke Seeks Divorce and Alimony in Waterloo
Christina Buttke filed suit for divorce from Henry Buttke in Waterloo claiming custody of twelve children, eight of whom are adults, and $85,000 alimony. The couple married 32 years ago and built a $74,000 estate with 74 acres. She alleges cruelty.
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Waterloo
Christina Buttke
Henry Buttke
Crugk Iy
Rejected Lover Shoots Girl at Amelsberg Farm Scene
A man named Cad Frey, recently employed on the Amelsberg farm, shot and killed Miss Rika Amoelsberg after she rejected his advances. The body was found near the spot where he hid, ending a long, troubled pursuit fueled by unreciprocated affection.
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Hartley
Rika Amoelsberg
Hoe Piph
Cadfrey
Amelsberg
Presbyterians to Meet in Iowa City October 27
The twenty ninth annual meeting of the Presbyterian synod of Iowa, in conjunction with the synodical society and related bodies, will be held in Iowa City from October 25 to 27. Delegates gather for religious services, committee sessions, and remarks from church leaders.
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Iowa City
Presbyterian Synod of Iowa
Ieme Synodical Society
Foster Appoints Hedrick as President in Tedsrick
John C. Foster of Tedsrick announces Hedrick’s appointment to succeed Jali Morei as president. Hedrick has long served as theutbens for Healy Uhirtean years and will lead the department in the coming term.
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Foster
Hedrick
John C. Foster
Tedsrick
Tak
Tein Pustmeester
Diedrick
Jali Moreiso
Healy Uhirtean
Jury acquits ward in Miss Ida Teter assault case
Sioux City jury returns a verdict of not guilty for Lan Ward of South Sioux City charged with assault on Miss Ida Teter after a night in the turkey house.
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Dury
Sioux City
Wising
Enturk
Missy Ida Teter
Big Fire Destroys Mason City Property
A large blaze at Mason City destroyed multiple empty houses in the Milk River yard. Fire in an unoccupied area caused extensive property damage estimated near 0,000 dollars. Authorities report no injuries.
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Mason City
Milkwiukee Railway
Soil Lecture Train To Travel Southern Iowa Route
Burlington Des Moines Iowa Fassits in Southern Iowa offer forty minute soil lectures via a special Burlington road train named the soil special starting Oct 1 for two weeks. Lectures cover soil results from southern Iowa stations, crop rotation, soil processes, and exhibition of experiments with campus professors leading the program at about fifty town stops.
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Burlington
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Agricultural College At Mines
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Com
Uimg
Burlington Road
A. HE. Snyder
The
Site College
BE. O. Stewart
Mo AL Hauser
W. Fi Stevenson
Iowa State Courge
Eleaury Wallace
National Conservation Congress
James Atkinson
Towa Homestead
Alsen Seoor
Supeesstidl Parming
NS. Whitney
Register
Swonbadls
Daley Farnerth
George M. Chappel
Donge
Greek Worker Assault at Letdel Comment Plant
A Greek worker at Letdel Comment company PTA was struck in the face with a shovel by foreman Wey Ne Dra after failing to understand a command. The injured man was arrested following the incident, according to the report from Mason City.
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Mason City
Chris
Willian
Cine Gaeta
Letdel
PTA
Burlington to Light Up the White Way
Burlington plans electric lighting along Main Street seven blocks and Helverson six blocks with side streets sprinkled by decorative globes. Posts will bear an upright globe centered by four drop globes beneath, creating a bright downtown display.
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Burlington
Main Street
Helverson Street
Cedar River yields 1500 pearl found by Knutson
K Knutson of St Ansgar finds the most valuable pearl yet in Cedar river near his home. The coral pearl weighs twenty four grains, rich reddish color, valued at 1500 dollars. Knutson will not part with the pearl for less.
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Osage
Cedar River
K. Knutson
St. Ansgar
Danish Sisterhood Elects At National Convention
The Danish Sisterhood convention adjourned after ten days with two men still alive in the community. The vote barred men from active roles. Officers named include Mrs. Heausina Matson as vice president and Sophie Laurdt as secretary, with Caroline Nelson and Louisa Hustmissen among reported figures.
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Connell Bhitts
Daansh Sisterhand
Wits
Cideumes
Louisa Hustmissen
St. Punt
Minn
Farmers Hear Hog Raising Talks at Rock Island Run
Good crowds at multiple stations attend the dog special now moving over Rock Island in Iowa. Farmers stockmen and others show great interest in talks by experts on scientific and profitable hog raising and feeding methods. Seven cars compose the train.
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Towa City
IoWa
Winter Wheat Acreage Expands In This Region
Winter wheat acreage rises across the area with fields turning green as planting and seed ing proceed in good conditions. Farmers report larger sowing efforts and favorable ground quality.
Kirschner Returns From Long Trip to Iowa City
Dr Gh MM Kirschner, superintendent of the Oakdale state tuberculosis sanatorium near Iowa City, has returned from Germany after valuable investigations in foreign hospitals and recovering his health. Burglars cracked a store safe in Macksburg, obtaining $235 and $405 in cash.
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Kirschner
Iowa City
Gh MM. Kirschner
Iowa State Tae Herculosis
Oakdale
Iran
Germany
Tie
Macksburg
Proposal Response From Gladys Wise-Keep Right
Gladys Wise-Keep Right says she will consider the proposal and have an answer ready after you finalize your input. The note mentions Kees Tee, Algy Wenkling, Miss Wise, and the town’s mood toward the request.
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Kees Tee
Algy Wenkling
Miss Wise
Gladys
Gladys Wise
Resinot Reported Effective for Skin Diseases
Physicians nationwide report Resinot as highly effective in treating acute and chronic skin conditions over six months. The remedy is described as reliable, prompt, and pleasing in its method, with widespread unvarying success claimed by a Baltimore physician.
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A.fl Vol&mian
Baltimore
Distemper Cure Advertisement in Early Veterinary Trade
An old advertisement promotes Spotin’s Distraspelg Cure for distemper in horses and dogs of all ages. It touts affordable prices, claiming $100 per bottle at gross price, with druggists and manufacturers seeking agents and distributors for contagious diseases.
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Spotin
Mevheal Co
Playwright Considers Ear Wiggling Star For Comedy
In a playful consultation, the playwright notes a star’s ear wiggle and teethy whistle as potential comedic sparks. The conversation teases crafting a first class stage piece built around quirky performance quirks and theatrical whimsy.
Instant Eye Relief Ad From Gultalu NY Catalog
An old catalog ad promotes eye relief products for dust heat and sun with mentions of Howard Bros. and a Minneapolis trade name. It includes garbled phrases about a conservatory, baseball, and profits, with vague indications of product orders and a catalog seal. Strong entities include Gultalu NY, Howard Bros., and catalog 105.
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Howard Bros
Gultalu
N.Y
Japan
Standard Oil Company Saemnrotad
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised by Women Across States
A Sabattus Maine testimonial notes improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound prior to childbirth. Granitevile Vermont and other towns report nervousness relief and renewed health during the Change of Life. The letter claims the product has helped many women for thirty years and urges others to try it.
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Sabattus
Maina
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jolan
Graniteville
Lydia B. Pinkham
Eines Banclay
RFD
Wometz
Lydig E.pinkham
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