No Uncared for Tuberculosis in 1915 Aim
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis cites $55,000 spent in upstate New York from 1908 to 1910 to educate the public on TB. Public sentiment has yielded $1.5 million in state and local TB appropriations, with beds added and plans for further funding if Red Cross seal sales reach $1,000,000. Last year 25 million seals were sold. four times that amount is targeted this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
New York State Charities Ald Association
New York
National Association
Red Cross
Why are you weeping little boy over split milk gag
A humorous quip from the Louisville Courier-Journal about a child crying after breaking a pitcher and the punch line that the milk was beer, delivered in a playful regional voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Fear and Courage Advice From Cox Column
A terse editorial gag contrasts fear and fortune. The line warns that wanting fear breeds fear, urging readers to be bold despite anxiety and to confront risk with resolve.
Dog Cures Asthma Cured by Sleeping with Him
An Ames family reports a fox terrier sleeping with Orrin Anderson cured the boy of asthma as the dog developed a well defined asthma case. The case began after a friend advised the bedfellows method and the change coincided with the boy’s improvement. Boone and Keokuk datelines accompany a second fire story and suspected arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Anderson
Ames
Boone
Boone Street
Orrin Anderson
United States
Anderson
Waterloo area's sole beet sugar plant opens season
Waterloo Iowa's only beet sugar factory at Waverly began operations last week. It targets 45 000 tons of beets with 10 percent grown in Tremer county and an expected sugar output of about 9 000 000 pounds. Energy comes from oil and coal. 4 000 tons of coal will be used, oil quantity undetermined. The process needs 125 cars of stone. plant runs Oct 15 to February with about 300 employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Waverly
Tremer
Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers at Convention
At the Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons convention officers were elected: Grand high priest J. M. Thompson Marion. deputy grand high priest Geo. A. Riemcke Muscatine. grand king Cromwell Bowen Des Moines. grand scribe F. E. Willard Atlantic. grand treasurer M. R. K. Ansbach Clarinda. grand secretary Alf Wingate Des Moines. Next grand convention set for Cedar Rapids October 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch Masons
Koone
Grand Chapter
J. M. Thompson
Marion
Geo. A. Riemcke
Muscaties
Cromwell Bowen
Des Moines
FE. M. Willard
Atlantic
M. RK. Ansbach
Clarinda
Alf Wingate
Cedar Rapids
Wat
Cedar Rapids Meeting For Davenport Town Regiment Reunion
The Twentieth Town regiment will hold its annual reunion in Cedar Rapids in 1912. Officers elected: President J. O. Stewart of Company B, first vice president J. J. Wilson of Company K, secretary-treasurer W. J. Johnson of Company E. Executive committees named for Linn county W. C. Elson A. G. Barnell and GC. Slake. Scott county committee includes J. Barnes Gideon Enchols and George Leamer.
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Davenport
Twentieth Town Regiment
Cedar Rapids
J. O. Stewart
J. J. Wilson
W. J. Johnson
Linn County
W. C. Elson
A. G. Barnell
GC. Slake
Scott County
J. Barnes
Gideon Enchols
George Leamer
To Enlarge Lodge Home in Oskaloosa
The contract is signed by Oskaloosa Knights of Pythias for a new lodge on the third story expanding the building with a 60 by 120 foot footprint and a sixty foot front. The project is priced at 30000 dollars for the additions plus 5000 dollars for furnishing lodge apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Knights of Pythias
Lodge
Roosevelt to Speak in Iowa City
Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt will deliver a five minute address in Iowa City on November 4 morning en route to Des Moines for the state teachers convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Theodore Roosevelt
Des Moines
Tragic Farm Shooting Kills Brother Near Webster City
At the John Hutchinson farm nine miles northeast of Webster City Henry T Hutchinson age 238 years accidentally shot and killed his brother Amos age 20, numbering a fatal farm accident in this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
John Hutchinson
Henry T Hutchinson
Amos
Lake Mills Store Robbed of Ammunition and Firearms
Lake Mills Style and Son's store was robbed of 100 dollars in ammunition guns and revolvers. The money drawer was not molested and the robbers are thought to be local characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mills
Lake Mills—Style & Son
Prairie City Home Burns in Gasoline Stove Blast
Prairie City reports a fire destroying the country home of William Kmart located five miles northeast of town. The blaze originated from a gasoline stove explosion, causing about 1500 dollars in losses with little insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
Wm. Kmart
State Court Is Sustained In Habeas Corpus Action
Judge McPherson of Keokuk denied the writ of habeas corpus for F. Mapes, who is serving a Fort Madison penitentiary term for forgery committed in Burlington in 1907, in a federal court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
McPherson
F. Mapes
Fort Madison
Burlington
Memorial Service in Dolliver Honors Late Senator Dolliver
A memorial service was held in the M I church honoring the town namesake of the late Senator J. P. Dolliver. The program included choir music, a school official address by Prof. A. Miller, remarks by Mayor S. B. Reed, and a brief sermon by Rev. J. H. Findley. Business paused for the hour. attendance was strong.
Melon profits rise for Delaware county grower near Manchester
Matt Hutson on a near Manchester farm planted an acre and a half to melons in spring and nets 300 dollars this fall, about 200 dollars per acre. He emphasizes that melons yield a neat sum with limited time investment based on his experience.
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Manchester
Iowa
Delaware County
Matt. Nlutson
Wyer Heads the Librarians
In the Iowa State Librarians Association annual election the officers for the coming year were elected. President M. G. Wyer of Iowa City. First Vice President Grace Rose of Davenport. Second Vice President Fannie Curren of Waterloo. Secretary Lillian Barnold of Dubuque. Treasurer N. W. Parvin of Cedar Rapids. Registrar Bertha Wilson of Des Moines. Executive Board member Mrs. D. W. Norris of Grinnell. Honorary President Capt. Witter H. J. Johnson of Fort Dodge.
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Davenport
Iowa State Librarians
M. G. Wyer
Iowa City
Grace Rose
Fannie Curren
Waterloo
Lillian Barnold
Dubuque
N. W. Parvin
Cedar Rapids
Bertha Wilson
Des Moines
D. W. Norris
Grinnell
Witter H. J. Johnson
Fort Dodge
Hamilton county record land sale at Ellsworth
The highest price for Hamilton county land was set at Ellsworth where eighteen acres sold for 333.33 dollars per acre, totaling 6000 dollars. Fred Rushin of Ellsworth sold to Ole Christopher of Lake Park, land just north of Webster City’s corporate limits and well improved. It is described as the record land sale in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Hamilton County
Illsworth
Fred Rushin
Ellsworth
Ole Christopher
Lake Park
Champion Shot Makes Strike Farm Buy Near Mason City
Charles Grimm long time world champion shot purchased a 154 acre farm near Mason City at 110 dollars per acre. He declined an offer of 225 dollars per acre, saying if others value it that high it is worth it to him. He has made improvements and plans it as his permanent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Charles Grimm
Japan
Dractar Bee
Leariut Apthey
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Potatoes Grow Abundant In Grundy County
Reports from wundy county indicate potato yields of 150 to 200 bushels per acre, exceeding earlier forecasts. Local papers note prices paid between 35 and 45 cents a bushel, reflecting a strong harvest season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Wundy County
Jury awards 5500 for Arm Loss in Tile Company case
Mason City jury awards Lewis Hunter five thousand five hundred dollars for the loss of his arm while employed by North Iowa Tile company. Hunter sought fifteen thousand dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Lewis Hunter
North Iowa Tile Company
Hunter
Attacks on Women Shock Cedar Rapids
A ruffian in Cedar Rapids attacked two young women, striking Miss Albia Krucia and attempting to strangle her on the head side. A few days earlier he assaulted Miss Cora Philips in a similar manner, prompting concern over safety.
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Cedar Rapids
Albia Krucia
Cora Philips
J Morrison Found Dead At Post Office Steps
Hedrick John Morrison a well known politician and postmaster was found dead at the foot of a rear post office stairs He was 76 years old and reputed to have fainted and fallen He had been in poor health
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Morrison
Hedrick—John Morrison
Aged Woman Mary Teeters Dead at 98 in Thornburg
Prof. W. J. Teeters of the college of pharmacy receives notice of his grandmother Mrs Mary Teeters dying in Thornburg at age ninety eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
W. J. Teeters
The
College of Pharmacy
Mary Teeters
Thornburg
Willie and Mr Heavyweight discuss marriage and attire
In a humorous exchange Willie asks Hardy if he ever married his sister so he could wear his cast-off clothes. Mr Heavyweight-Well replies with a studious gaze as the playful line unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavyweight
Willie
Sis
Rest and Peace with Cuticura for Infants Skin Ailments
Rest and peace for babies and worried parents with a hot bath and Cuticura Soap plus Cuticura Ointment. Immediate relief from itching burning and crusted humors eczema rashes and inflammations of infancy and childhood. Suitable for all ages may aid speedy cure when other remedies fail. Sold by druggists nationwide with a free Cuticura Book from Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston Mass.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
A Logical Landlord Story From The Philadelphia Record
A tenant argues with a landlord over rent which the owner justifies by noting improvements like painting and a new range and bathtub. The landlord claims higher rent is warranted despite no tax increase. The tale lampoons rent hikes tied to home upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jones
Resine Quickly Cures Skins Ailments and Wounds
D M Castle of Philadelphia says Resine quickly cures cuts burns boils and skin injuries. He reports his family uses it regularly and keeps a jar on hand for all skin ailments and accidents with rapid relief and gratification.
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D. M. Castle
Philadelphia
First Try Doughnuts Impress Scientist
A lighthearted dialogue features a baker praising her doughnuts to George as he calls them a marvel. He notes scientists have long sought artificial rubber, and she replies with pride that she achieved it on the first try.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Darling
Murine Eye Remedy Promoted by Chicago Company
Druggists sell Murine Eye Remedy in liquid form at 25 50 and 1.00 dollars for Red Weary Watery eyes and granulated lids. Murine Eye Salve offered in aseptic tubes at 25 cents and 1.00. Eye books and advice available by mail from Murine Eye Remedy Co Chicago.
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Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
An Exacting Personage Keeps The Farm Busy
Conversation shows Farmer Corntessel lamenting constant labor and worry while sustaining hired help after summer boarders depart. The exchange hints at ongoing farm strain and management challenges faced by rural proprietors.
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Farmer Corntessel
Spohns Horse Remedy Advertises Distemper Medicine
An old ad extols Spohns remedy for distemper pink eye and heaves in horses, offering bottles for fifty cents to one dollar and inviting agents to join. The text also includes a humorous exchange about meeting a wife at the corner, noting no hurry.
Castoria Product Reminder Promotes Trusted Remedy
Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature and to trust this longtime remedy used for infants and children. The slogan emphasizes safety and reliability, noting the product has been in use for over eight hundred years and that it is the kind you have always bought.
WH SHL GUNS AND TRAPS CHEAP Buy Furs and Hides
An old advertisement from N W Hide and Fur Co of Minneapolis invites readers to send for catalog 105 offering guns traps and related gear at low prices.
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N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis, Minn
It will never rain roses quotes on trees
It states a proverbially reflective idea attributed to George Eliot about cultivating future beauty by planting trees rather than waiting for rain of roses, underscoring proactive growth and long term planning.
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George Eliot
Easy for Her
An elderly corpulent woman reprimands her granddaughter for dropping food on the table. The child retorts that God gave her something in front to stop it, implying a humorous but blunt view on restraint.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Cure for Catarrh
A newspaper advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh. It states the disease is constitutional and requires constitutional treatment, with internal use to target blood and mucous surfaces. The firm offers 100 dollars for any case that fails, invites testimonials, lists Chicago area contact, and mentions other products for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
All Druggista
Hail
Old Oaken Bucket Quip in Farm Water Memory
A humorous cartoon dialogue features a doctor questioning a typhoid patient about water sources and the patient recalling a farm memory from twenty years ago, voiced in a playful Puck magazine tone. The exchange highlights rural life and nostalgia with a sly punchline.
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Puck
Pettit's Eye Salve Restores Eyes
Advertisement notes Pettit's Eye Salve restores eyes no matter how diseased or injured they are. Product available at all druggists or Howard Ros. in Buffalo, N.Y.
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Pettit
Howard Ros
Buffalo, N
Cascaret
Cascarets
Women’s styles change to keep men’s noses down
The remark suggests women's fashion shifts frequently to pressure men to focus on work, implying societal expectations and gender norms drive rapid style changes. It frames these trends as a tactic affecting male productivity and discipline.
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Munyon
Afunyon
Price
Towa
P. O. Box
Willam C. Smith
Indiana
Smith Publishing Company
Delphi
Canada
George Edwards
Portage Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Can
Hellish Columbia
Brumaco Valley Lavd
Byningale
Vancover
Het
Cox
Post
Postum Cereal Company, Ltd., Battle Oregftayich
Benjamin Steutterman
Freddie
Exchange Street
Roosevelt
Wyer
HARDY
Cuticura
Spohn’s
Harnesa
Agenta
Spohn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Ourea
Socrates
Manatee Co
Florida
Edward W. Brown
Palmetto, Fla
North West
J. Canning
Aberdeen
S. D
Orla
Holdenville
Walter E. Templeman
Salto
McFarlin
Woldensville
Okla
Alfalfa Farm
Albert E. King McPherson
Kansas
Columbia
Boone County
Missouri
Boone Counnty
McDonnel Bros
Great Park
Minnesota
Fred. Hodgson
Fergus Falls
Minn
Celema Wiseington
Thompson
W. L. Douglas
America
U.S
Shoe Co
Wo Douglas
L. Douglas
Spark Street
Brockton
Virginia Farms
Virginia
Richmond, Va
Sunbeam
Pearl Light Company
Fourth St
Baraboo
Wisconsin
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