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The Chicago Record Herald highlights The Alternating Currents column and Ralph Wilder's humorous obituaries as bright spots in American journalism. The paper extols daily laughs, jokes, and the colored comics section aimed at bringing smiles to readers.
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Child burned to death while garden rubbish burned near Des Moines
Mrs Novem and children from Stearna farm in Des Moines township were burning garden rubbish Saturday. A six year old girl returned to the garden as flames enveloped her dress. Her brother tried to help and burned his hands while attempting to extinguish the fire. The child died Sunday after prolonged suffering. Reverend All
Algona Council Plans Two New Water Pumps
On Monday the Algona council discussed city water supply and decided to replace the worn-out city pump with two new ones. One pump will move water from the deep well to the reservoir, the other will push water from the reservoir to the standpipe, at an estimated cost around $1200.
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Injured by Runaway Horse Near Russell Home
Mrs A C Olson was struck by a runaway horse belonging to Mr Goodell as it bolted from a poultry dressing establishment. She suffered a deep forehead gash and was treated at the Russell hotel. she is recovering nicely. The accident occurred around eight in the evening.
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A.C. Olson
Russell Home
Scrambled Edict Prompts Card Game Ban Rumor
Fragmentary OCR text references an edict on games, mentions buying items, and an unclear visit by Mai Al Hana to a pool. The passage mixes phrases about lid pawn dice and card games with era language, leaving the main event and entities ambiguous.
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Northwest lands lure settlers from Canada and U S
An era of migration flows toward Canadian prairies and Northwest U S states as farmers seek cheaper land. The piece cites 50,000 families leaving the U S, with many investing in Canadian property under the British flag. It notes rising land values, open semi arid tracts, and government irrigation projects in the Belt Fourche, Huntley, Shoshone, and rival Montana projects offering 40 to 80 acre farms with affordable water rights and installments. The ad encourages settlers to consider U S opportunities with access to irrigation, climate, and comparable capital needs to Canadian homesteads.
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United States
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Paint Rural Mail Boxes Seeks White Painted Boxes
Postmaster William Stuart recalls department guidance urging rural delivery patrons to paint boxes and posts white, print names and box numbers in black block letters, and add village names on crossroads posts. Emphasis on uniform color, weather protection, easier identification, and local coverage through papers.
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William Stuart
Post Office Department
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Armstrong Journal
Notable Accident Halts Team Near J.G. Hastings
P G Jorgenson and Ken Harald were hauling baled hay west of town when Harald fell from the load. He suffered a skull fracture and severe bruising after tumbling from the top of bales in rough ruts near the A O Welfare schoolhouse. A timely warning by Jorgenson may have prevented a fatal outcome.
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Profitable Stock by Dr David Roberts 1908 Wisconsin
Dr David Roberts, Wisconsin State Veterinarian, discusses selecting dairy cattle for foundation herds. Emphasizes profit from cows that provide high milk fat and butter yield, not just high feed intake. Stresses health, temperament, and tailored feeding to maximize returns on the dairy operation.
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David Roberts
Wisconsin
Rating Was Poot Fort Dodge Chronicle Key Iowa Guards ratings
Col W Obantland commands the Fifty sixth Regiment of the Iowa National Guard and reports the annual inspection results. Companies Q G E at Webster City Fort Dodge Huron Himmelsburg Boones show excellent ratings, while Companies H B F A at Sioux City Sheldon Ida Grove Mason City earn very good. Companies L and 1 attain fair and Company D remains poor.
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Ida Grove
Mason City
Accident Narrowly Averted at Crossing by Prompt Farmers
Des Moines Register and Leader reports a brake beam dropped from a passing freight train near a crossing. Farmers quickly intervened but could not dislodge it until a man flagged the southbound No. 12 passenger, which was moments away. The beam was wedged tight and needed dislodging with a hydraulic tool.
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Fragmentary tale of collapse and rescue from a muddy site
Incoherent OCR fragment describes a man buried by dirt while others work to rescue him. Phrases hint at immediate danger, delayed help, and eventual realization of a fortunate outcome as workers act under pressure. Names, dates, and clear details are missing due to damaged text.
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