Remarkable Typist Case Shows Blind Woman Edit Type
A blind young woman, Hattie Angell, proved adept at typing and editing, after training at Swaludalu near Mason City. She learned to dictate, copy in braille-like form, and could produce copy with high accuracy in under an hour. Her skill expanded to editing as fast or faster than the average compositor, with notes on language and memory aiding her process. The piece also weaves in local anecdotes and community notices, reflecting a curious, small-town mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaludalu
Mason City
Ghia
Miss Angell
Weedy crops and weed control in farming notes
Agricultural section advises crowding pion crops and removing weeds early to prevent loss. Instructions cover hoeing, using ground cover, and avoiding late planting. Corn cultivation tips include dragging ground to crush weeds and improve soil for next steps. Community notes discuss local correspondents and minor local happenings.
Desolation and Violence Stir Chicago Church Scandal
A troubling report describes a surge of bombings and violent acts in Chicago aimed at disrupting church and civic life. It notes hostility toward respectable people, with threats, arson, and broken glass as tactics. The piece condemns the attackers and laments the harm to innocents, including women and children, while hoping for an end to the violence.
Fashion and war era trends mix in a bustling report
The piece surveys clothing fashions across continents, noting skirts and trousers in French resorts, the rise of functional dresses, and wartime shifts. It also mentions theater owner Bury and peers, plus a digression on Yankee tunes and patriotic songs amid war.
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Dan Hing
Dan
TOC
Gadlong Bormetaburge
Jack
Ringling Deras
Jackson J
Coxey
Gran Ourly
Vian
Tome
Goxey
Griuf
McCarty
Smanich
Draettinger
Mieie
Graebtinger Creamery
Atach
Graettinger
Shell
Grantrinas Times
Dior
Patronia
Sutscribe
Vernon
Jaud
W. Briggs
Sam
Tweslit
Mra TL
Ravin
Wallingford
Motherville
Price
Adress
Guo
Lingawkarup
Iowa
Agricultural Department
Holling
Guo. W. Poston
County Line
Jack Bummer
Mra. Blyglow
Wrilin
Flyer
Birdy
Dannie M
Lrnther
Pat
Ara Yight
Sue Defext
Con Woightman
Prairin
Steve Jones
Jones Ranch
Nalait Bros
Stead
Chicago
Hla
Catheda
Lee
Bury
Daltimers
Washinpoon
Shingotts
Atom
John A Clark
Dohu Bdlaymond
Stuard Leboan
Dui We Duugh
George CG. Koulines
Loe Burnet Graham
Oliver Sk.hyren
B W Wehop
Mary Siderson
Mbamie Mitchell
Minnie Palderitl
Chapnisn Gisteys
John Wilkes Hootcie
Moniber
Bla Bollingse
Pany
Edwin Jofrost
W. Blorence
All the
Oothy
Jon Jetteson
Macraidy
Ford
Wherd Tit Assund
Gui
Cinemu
Ouatoat
Pitteleties
New York
Tlanfun
Gaul
McCormick
Wyarls
Omus
McCormick Harvesting Machine Co
Aico
Childriin
Preston Fahnestock & Co
Myrend Bra
Selz, Schwab & Co
Selors
Matthabiay Boys
Urey
Michigan
Rierson Br
Rhea
Flnur
Priess
Joe Lewes
Rier
Dow AO
Boston
Niall Velma
Htosbers
Hal Gsner
Ica
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