Confusing Bill 16 Divides Church and State Voices
Several church groups approve the Kenyon Interstate commerce bill while others express confusion over its aim to curb intoxicants entering dry territory. Iowa legislators discuss tax, railroad, and agricultural issues, with remarks on farm property taxes, rail rates, and state expenditures.
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Kenyon
Iowa
JoWa Aplixoon League
John C. Ham- Tiong
Is State
Dolhin
Tax Board
Hear
State Tax Commission
le Jopisliture
Commission
Robert Ghienda
Carroll County
Rocunan
Webhar
Ottumwa
Brown
Livon
Senmtor Webber
Spaulding
Grinnell
Savage
Auld
Spalding
Wabber
Leon
Celst
Oxcevia
George
Ames
Odendehl
Crrvoll
New Laws For Alaska Land Policies Sought
A special message to Congress urges major reforms in Alaska land rules and reclamation policy. It proposes delaying homestead occupation, shortening payment terms, and issuing land titles after five years of cultivation. It calls for leasing mineral lands, a government trunk line railroad, and broader Alaska governance to spur development.
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Washington
Interior Department
Congress Todey
Senate
House of Representativns
Alaska
Secretary of the Interior India
Secretary of the Interior
Ira
Australia
New Zealand
Nova
Congress
Alatrka
New York socialite brags of Lows Quatorze room
A renowned New York woman, wife of a billionaire who recently furnished a Wirth Avenue mansion, proudly presents her decorative knowledge and calls a door the Lows Quatorze room. A visitor questions the display with a pointed remark about the room.
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New York
Wirth Avenue
Great Coat
Hysters
Leap year proposal charms hesitant suitor
A playful exchange unfolds as a young woman pleads for commitment, noting leap year timing. He initially fears rejection but, lightened by a humorous thought, suggests consulting his mother before answering. The moment captures a quaint, early romance scene.
Proposal From Pretty Girl Inspires Quiet Year
A fragmentary note suggests a shy courtship vibe and a hopeful year ahead. It references a proposal from a pretty girl and a gentle reaction, hinting at a personal milestone or romantic moment in a restrained, private context.
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Mit
Pretty Girl
Burning Tuberculosis Germs Building in Winston-Salem
A ramshackle Winston Salem building was burned by order of the local Anti Tuberculosis league to destroy tuberculosis germs. Placards announced the destruction and reasons for burning detailing deaths from tuberculosis and careless spitting. At the hour of destruction 5 000 pamphlets on prevention were distributed to onlookers.
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Winston- Salem
Anti-Tuberculosis League
Placerda
Evil Eye Theory Stirs Debate By Refractionist
Charlen L. Smith, a noted New York refractionist, links the Evil Eye to a dominant eye difference in power. He warns forcing ambidexterity harms the nervous system and urges restoring natural sway for ambidextrous individuals.
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Charlen L. Smith
New York
Clean Money Crusade for Sanitary Currency
United States Treasurer McClung urges Congress to fund facilities exchanging old and defaced currency for new. He cites widespread interest in a cleaner currency, noting low expense for substantial health benefits and that bacteria cling to paper money spreading disease. He seeks prompt support.
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United States
McClung
Congress
Swamps Targeted as Rich Rural Land Source
The Russian agriculture department created a swamp cultivation school at Riga Polytechnical Institute. The North Peghora expedition proved northern swamps in Archangel province hold wealth, capable of feeding millions once cultivated. Small costs can convert swamps into grassy land for sustenance and shelter.
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Russian Department of Agriculture
Riga Polytechnic
Archangel
Knife Up His Sleeve Politician Gaffe at Luncheon
Senator Sorghum quips about a rival's past knife tactics. He says the other politician once kept a knife up his sleeve but notes at a luncheon the knife will not harm him, as the man is too busy eating. The exchange underscores political theatrics in a dining setting.
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Thorne
Keolak Tala Cape
Deere Manufacturing Company
Moline, Til
Minglesippi River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hig Associates
Commission
State Department of Justice
Ehsavo
le J. Kasson
Wein
Ikiq
Great Sieeces
Evarett
Wash
Law Valet
Seattle
Hutlove
Des Moines
A. VW. Mahan
Rommg
Lo Bine
Senator Sorghum
Castoria Bottle Inspection Emphasized for Infants
Public health notice urges parents to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature of Fletcher and to choose Castoria, trusted for over eight decades, as a safe remedy for infants and children.
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Fletcher
No Offensa Sparks Reader Fearful Style Exchange
A discontented author warns editors about offense while the editor retorts readers won t engage enough to be offended.
Not Original Story About Adoption and Secrecy
The speaker debates authorship and parentage in a terse exchange. A character argues the story is of their mind while a second suggests adoption. A woman’s ability to keep and conceal is questioned in a brief, cryptic dialogue.
Fragmented Poem and Fragmented Prose Fragments Preserved
The piece mixes a poem with scattered prose references, mentioning an ordinary man and his view of religion, Dr. Pierce’s remedies, and a reference to Prof. James LW. The text presents jumbled phrases and names without a clear narrative or full context.
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Gena'al
Pevenport
Meophil Ts
Eltley
Davenport
National Express
Cosson
Washington, D.C
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Titos Railroad Companied
Nce
Ave Atool
Complatyta
Stata Railroad
Flve
Nook Island Railroad
Milwauke
Monon, Ounly Tarmorat Co-operative
Nogine
Sharga
Rent Western Railway Cipngra
Trinoli
GOULD
Millivane
Dea Moines
W. B. Barney
Barney
Mr. Thorne
Mississippi Valley
B.C. Rishon
Ehlef
State University
State House
Clarkson
Mutunt Phro Incuranea Company
Bayings Bani
Meservey
Annal Moeting
Bloux' Olty Underwriters
Bloux-City
Capital Wrock
Colorado River
Imperial Valley
Arizona
Mexico
F Commission On Industrial Relations
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Evry
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Louisza M. Alcott
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