Mixed Chatter on Language, Weddings, and Wallpaper Trends
Notes range from the Irish brogue and Elizabethan pronunciation to wedding banter in Chicago and Danville banquets. Jokes about matrimony, crusted bread doughnuts, and soft-shell crabs appear alongside wallpaper borders printed with integrated cutting. Also touched are fatigue remedies, clerical chatter, and Cardinal count shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ade
Chicago
Earth
Heaven
Old Brown
Young Flack
Cannon
Danville
Washington Walter
Tonna
Washington
Sal
Bizarre early 20th century notes span colonies and odd reforms
The document surveys diverse topics from Jewish agricultural colonies in the Holy Land and new ventures near Jaffa to critiques of business slang and the idea of free lunches. It cites figures like Ned Mather, mentions deficits and relief in London, and notes technological strides in Cuba and Poochow China with electric lighting.
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Federation O¢ American Bioniste Sth
Glen Fe
Jensen
Holy Land
Jaffa
Ned Mather
London
Poochow
China
Yamen
Buckholtz Returns Home Amid Black Rumor Scrutiny
Richard Buckholtz, who vanished April 10 after a dispute with his stepfather August Buckholtz, returned home to Dunlap Iowa. Sheriff and posse planned a farm search for his body, but he explained he left for a ramble and avoided harm. In Sheffield Iowa, Mrs. Rush says she shot her husband after a dispute over chicks, awaiting trial in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckholts
Sheffield
W. A. Rush
Rock Island
Woo
Hush
Osceola
Mere. Rush
Rush
Pioneer of Mapleton Dies After Long Illness
Herring Chrisman, a respected Mapleton pioneer and longtime farmer, died at his home on Lath Street after several months of illness. Born in Virginia on September 14 1843, he would have turned 80 next month. Survived by his wife three sons and one daughter.
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Mableton
Aye
Herring Chiiaman
Lath Street
Anness
Chriamen
Mapleton
Ivana
Hariiers
Chrisman
Indeterminate Sentencing Now Widely Adopted by Des Moines Judges
Des Moines judges now uniformly apply the indeterminate sentence and parole law. Earlier many failed to recognize the change and imposed definite terms. Some sentences were invalid, but the new practice uses automatic operation and occasional irregularities as courts grant parole after commitment.
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Des Moines
Grand Army Officer Passes After Civil War Service
Waterloo Iowa obituaries report the death of B Stilsen 74 former grand adjutant of the Iowa GALTL and longtime Tack Hawk counts recorder. He was active in Masonic circles and died after illness. injuries from a crash are noted. Also reported are injuries and deaths from an interurban accident in Far Dodge Iowa with Eugene Bellinger and George C Campbell among the casualties and survivors.
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Waterloo
Jo—Ciester
B. Stilsen
Iowa Department of the
GALTL
Stilsen
Dodge
Eugene Bellinger
Wettinger
George C. Campbell
Campbell
Webster County
Pharedur
Tin County Teachers Institute Opens At Iastherville
The Tin met County Teachers' Institute begins its eleventh annual session in Iastherville Ta with air for day and weeklong activities. An excellent corps of instructors has been engaged including Prefici Ano A. 1% Cromiweil and Superintendent T. Tanson, with staff from Armstrong High School Vorake University and Arkansas State University, among others.
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Iastherville
Tinmet County
Ate Tenance
Preficiano A
Cromiweil
Wamboldt Enelope
T. Tanson
Armstrong High Schoes
Hate Moore Mitchell
Vorake University
Tivelyn Vetagar
Arkansas State Whiverelly
Iowa City Notes and Local Bids Across Town
OWA NEWS IN BRIEF reports Dunlap bids on city hall rejected as too high and bids turned down. Des Moines notes 27000 auto license apps with totals nearing 30000. Muscatine seeks injunction against Great Western Cereal company over property, bondholders seek receiver. Des Moines reports frequent lightning losses this month. Mount Pleasant jeweler Hermane Witt found dead, suspected suicide. Anowa builds 75000 gallon reservoir completed and ready for domestic use. Mapleton projects include $5000 modern country home. Woodmen of the World unveil a monument at Mount Hope cemetery. Muscatine belt buckle workers plan a meeting to organize button workers for spring. Cedar Rapids supervisor Wood accused of actions tied to park administration and a charge of insult. council investigates. Clarion insurance suit on electric plant fire settled with carriers. Marshalltown financier John W. Gates linked to early local speculation. Pierson funeral of Mrs Hathaway listed with family details. Cedar Rapids posse ends fruitless search for escapees Smith and Hamaker. risk to guard Hamaker. Rockwell reservoir contracts and bids clarified. city saves funds on reauction. Frevertville eighth grade exercises announced for August. Denison riders Sheridan brothers win Crawford county horseshoe title.
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Darwin Merritt
Havana Harbor
Harlan—C. C. Redfield
Des Moines
Hayward
Muscatine
Horan Hae
Great Western Cereal Company
Quaker Oates Company
Ree
Iowa
Monticello
Hermean ‘Witt
Navall
Witt
Onawa
Mafpleton
Guy J. Fisher
Mapleton
Woodmen of the World
Mount Hope Cemetery
George E. Henry
Bronx City
Doctor Seite
Omaha
Sergicon
Catnip
Ail Beltun
Muscede
Famel Wood
Wood
Na-ional Association
Clarimin—Insurance
Carr & Moaringo
Marshalltown
State Center
Lamoille
Pierson
Mary EF. Hathaway
Shore
Sloan, Salix
Sioux Mtr
Aurelia
Racknet City
Cedanq Rapids
Charles Smilth
Anamosa Reformatory
Allan Hamaker
Viola
Marion
Hamaker
ROONR
Webster City
Mayer Crooks
Georgen Ross
Tres Moines
Ironway Bros
Cedar. Rapids
Bert Morris
Carl Whitebeck
Verne Miller
Mortis
Boone
Lee
James Gailbraith
Frank Wood
Hamilton County
Old Settlers’ Association
Bella Mill
J. W. Lee
Ames
Postal Telegraph Company
BE. S. Wilson
Storm Lake
Joseph EB. Morcombe
American Freemason
Rock Rapids
Hock H Rapids
Denison
John J. Moncriel
Crawford County Bank
Emmetaburg
Mason City
Newn
Modern Brotherhood of America
Denver
Directtore
Pejotelag
Pera
Rockwell Crr
Calhoun Eounty Chautauqua
Frederick A. Cone Wil
F. M. C. A. Fter
Wedoreday
H. A. Adrian Wil
Avault
le O14
Boldier
OM Bettlera
Wenterh
Ine
Newton
John M. Tool
Jasper County
Tool
Eureka
Ark
Monroe
Aig
T. A. Welmore
Monona Countis
Mr. Wedmore Ieaves
Wesley Aicthodist Church
Manson
DES Bolnps—T Union Ertest Car Men
Tes Moines
City Railway Company
J. W. Young
Peart Dathah
Cherakes
Charakee
Ling
Air Young
Dhr
Falesiman
Winona
Minn
Mr. Young
Henry Young
Rock
Rapids
Clear Lake
West Side
New York City
Dubuque
Rgard
J. J. Keane
Archibishop Keane
Bishop Carroll
Great Falls
Mont
St. Joseph's College
Debuque
Spirit Lake
Iowa State League of Portmesters
Charles
Barry
Walker
A. M. Henderson
Story City
L. G Reynolds
Little Sioux
A. R. Miner
Busby
Tressurer
DES Momoines
Secretary of State
Billy Sunday
Council Bluffes
Sulchls Fourt
Yeaterday
Jaroce Maxfield
Businees
Wiliam G. Maxfield
Brooklyn
New Bharon
New Kharon
Theestaldikhmenfxnd
Des Moiner
Sal Fale
Mayer
James M. Brenton
Uhe
Brentel i
Jeu
Ha City
Akron
Chateworth
Walter Hinith
Metheiat Church
Methodist Church
Waterloo
Fahroimah
Yeskerday
Pim Monna
Elright
Etrick
Lamotte
George Johnson
Shannon
Fort Madison
Judge House
We War
Fort Madigan
Nashua
Henry Rickhoff
Rickoff
M. Cahen
Humane Cofleer
J. W. Jennecy
Taq Teable
Meuscatine
Hitten
D C. Wilson
Recab Undan
Nockels
Uchicago Federation At Labor
Beloe
Gampours
American Federation
Noeckely
Alebee
Iowa Rail Commission Abolishes Minimum Car Length for Livestock
Des Moines Iowa December decision ends the minimum 36 foot car length rule for livestock shipments and sets weight minimums by species 22000 pounds for fat cattle 20800 for stock cattle 16000 for hogs 10000 for sheep single deck 19000 for sheep double deck. The change i s intended to reduce shipping costs and aid Iowa livestock industry while allowing longer cars for horses and mules.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Railroad Commission
Iowa Beard
Peculiar Lightning Strikes Towns Enduring Storm
Map ledon Iowa and Ontwa Iowa report a rare night of lightning and heavy rain. A tree was struck causing plaster damage and a clothesline torn free. A two inch rainfall drenched the area while a Barnett house suffered shock and minor structural impact.
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Mapleton
Ontwa
Barnett
Unfavorable Day for Clemency Operations Across Courts
Des Moines IA Aug 14 Attorney General Common today received a decision from Judge Walter J Smith denying the petition of Attorney B D T Brodgett for reprieve from the penitentiary amid alleged miscarriage of justice. This marks a second federal court decision in the case. The state parole board heard the case as Wilcox protested release of Ralneberger former U S pension agent who testified in Wardin county case. Teteer banker also appeared.
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Des Monee
Common
Walter J. Smith
BD. T. Brodgett
Thin City
State Parce Board
Wraeinsberger
Wilcox
United States Pension
Ralneberger
Wardin County
TM. Teteure
Cas
Auto Crash Near Mapleton Leaves Man with Bruises
An auto accident at a Mapleton area road junction caused severe injuries to Wr Barnard who ended up under the vehicle after a wheel struck an obstruction and the car skidded into a ditch. The driver, referred to as Jiarnard, escaped with minor injuries amid brake failure and a near-serious outcome.
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Onawa
Jiarnard
Mapleton
Wr Barnard
Little Dawson Boy Parried at Capital
Aug 14 at Washington a large number of federation members patrolled the fiuwmarnt at 5 cents this afternoon. One year old son of Mr and Mrs Thos C Dawson died after an appendicitis operation. Dawson resided at Council Bluffs and was brother of Aliae Dawson formerly of Des Moines and Sioux City.
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Washington
Thos. C. Dawson
Mr. Dawson
Council Rinfts
Aliae Dawson
Des Moines
Sioux City
Voters grant 25 year gas franchise to Tanney
IOWA Carroll voters approve a 25 year franchise by a 35 to 5 vote for J Tanney to erect and operate a gas plant, slated to be running this fall. Hawarden Farmers Co Operative plans their annual picnic August 17 with Carrie Vauzhin Lucas of Clarion delivering an address.
Controversy Over Public Funds At Reet Rapids Bridge
The Reet Rapids fever row between the board of supervisors and the county overcharges in a bridge project continues. Editor McCarty has driven the issue for over a year, with new developments drawing attention.
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Rieck Reapide
Tal
Reet Rapids
Board of Supervisors
McCarty
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