Old World and New World Snippets in Eccentric Clutter
A miscellany notes a Civil War Alabama link, a Birkenhead built vessel start and mislaid papers, American revaccination push, Shetland calendar quirks, a weathercock ball feat, crafts from loom to tableware, Austrian post stamping talk, a New Jersey anti suffrage stance, Amur river steamers, a colored Kansas jury, and a Russian widow's 18000 volume women authored library.
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Iowa
Chis
Birkenhead
Case
Alabama
Mersey
Nests Found on Siding Trains at Maidenhead Station
At Maidenhead station on a Great Western siding during the strike, 17 thrush nests were found in the wheels of five consecutive coal trucks. The hen bird sits on four eggs, with nests facing south. In a separate note, Canadian iron production in 1911 reached nearly 50,000 tons, led by Nova Scotia and Ontario, with open hearth process predominating.
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Great Western Railroad
Maidenhead
Eee
Nova Scotia
Ontario
France
Dominion
Rothschilds Ruling Europe Claim Sparks Comment
David Starr Jordan, president of Stanford University, argues Europe is ruled by the Rothschilds and nations owe them vast debts. In New York City vandals damaged the Farragut statue in Madison Square, breaking sword straps and risking small metal parts.
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Waterloo
Europe
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Broemee
Farragut
Saint-Gaudens
Madison Square
New York City
Knights of Columbus Initiate Large Glass at Sheldon Council
A Sheldon council event highlights Knights of Columbus initiations and a lengthy list of candidates. The piece names attendees, officers, and the grand scope of activities tied to the ceremony in a historic community setting.
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Knights OF Columbus
Sheldon Council
Saeorge Kinthea
J. Iexter
Lew Tarnor
Wai He Etracemy, Jr
Loar
Charles PL Burns
Win Ifucos
Peter de Karpen
Mitchel Krimerr
Josept al K ¥Utier
John HL Kopp
Eaaupdels
Futer A. Lungenhorst
Rank al Mathem
Meketup
Metiingér
Dlorate Morudder
Eeu
McCarty
Bu Nicholas
John Il. Ciady
Blorace Lftutaar
Jon Botiles
Angele S. Tyuinn
John Ticily
Thos. J. Henly
Chauncey Z. Wedel
Edward Mutiner
H. J. T Huaprecht
I. A. Sanem
Joseph Shinett
John J. Shes
Jamen Lo Sweeney
Ttugia Sweeney
Onry J. Scheganer
Dw J. Welt
Louis Winehel
Coluwine
Bloth Pangaey
J. Atetarty
W.oa. Athan
J. al Uaupherty
Rani 'Tl Darreth
Helly
J. J. Griffin
M. L. Youngers
Kedrond
Johne Sue Dongle
Ideorge Ate- Wenn
Wotr Hedeau Aml
Thomas Vitaarres
Leading Undertaker Named Usher at Taft Convention
Des Moines reports that for the upcoming Taft convention, a leading Iowa undertaker from Creston is designated as one of the ushers. The Republican National Committee aims to secure prominent locals for the event. The convention is scheduled for the week after next.
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Des Moines
Republican National Committee
Iowa
Creston
St Ansgar turnout stumbles as polls near close
Des Moines brief reports varied statewide with small towns facing police and damage incidents. The piece notes St Ansgar election day chaos as officers run out of hublets minutes before closing, while other items touch on weather effects on farmers, a Marshall County baby show, and board actions across Iowa.
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ST. Ansuaile
Tle
St Ansgar
Corbinutes
Dv Osage
Cie County Auditu
Des Moines
Miay
pDreead
Wesles Gipesine
Stite Terticulturist
Seymoun
Jennie Aed
Corydon
Marshall County
Federated Women's Cbs
Amre
C. A. Stephens
Henikot
Neb
Lowe University
Sue War
Lss
Steptens
Bhen
Mattubies
Murtuat
New Infantry Pack Cuts Load Weight and Improves Mobility
The provisional infantry regiment from Joubuque to Spacis Wisconsin begins June 10 as a test of the new field equipment. The pack reduces total load from 58 pounds to about 46 pounds and shifts weight off the shoulders to ease marching. The design includes a slim tent, streamlined canteen, and lighter metal gear, with entrenching tools and rifle bayonet positions updated for safer strides. Company 26th Infantry, Fort Brady, is the ally unit testing the old gear against the new.
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Jung Me
Joubuque
Spacis
Wis
26Th Infantry
Fort Brady
Amlich
Eerina
Carleen
Equipintat
Oii
Aiya
Disappearance of William Brewer Near Dakota Claim Scene
Disappearance of William Brewer of Manchester Iowa features a March 7 1912 departure toward a Dakota claim with a $450 in drafts and cash. Relatives failed to locate him via mail and a Sioux Falls search yielded no clue, prompting Dakota authorities to take over. Brewer is 40 single and son of Mrs Chris Grewer with fears of foul play. LeMars team beat Sheldon 9 to 2.
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Dakota
Manchester
Iowa
William Brewer
Brewer
Wasta
Sioux Falls
Charles Trewer
Pakota
Charles Brewer
S. Fl. Morgan
Chris Grewer
Ryan State Savings Bank
Delaware County State Bank
Lemars
Sheldon
Milk poisoning probe targets Iowa dairy practices
State department pursues irregularities after milkman in LeMars suspected of using formaldehyde to preserve milk. Investigation broadens to dairy conditions while ice cream sales cited as satisfactory. charges will be filed against offenders.
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Des Alpines
Phe
LeMars
Willl
Iowa News In Brief From Tospersh and Surroundings
A digest of Iowa items notes the first district convention meeting in Blusper, leadership under William EL CG, and a Masonic school instruction in Burlington with 100 attendees. Newton reports a deputy clerk Roey Fiske’s $4104.50 embezzlement case. Des Moines court limits commissions for beekeeping and police, and Dubuque Shriners plan a June initiation with Cedar Rapids staff.
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Lowa
Lvv
EL CG
Williant
Burlington
Masonic Gram
TJ. J. Livb
Dom Geely
Henry Ahlers
Minin
Kass
Alaiimicn
Wuld
Newton
Roey Fiske
Young Miske
Detuter
Des Aulnes
Isutfalu
Nisgareille
Aix Fogterk
Kay
Department of Public Safery
Réeal
Uren
Total Interese
HY FE
Dean
Han
Afahlon Harvey
Holman
W. W. Overhober
John GD. Hilders
Afer -Aupergigor
Jeg
Ward
Witlsm Kier
Des Motnes
Iowa
Iowa's Abprame
Mahaska County
Boone
Fraser
Dubuque
el Kahir
Cedar Ranids
Burning Sands
Lemars
Plymouth County
Holiness Association
B. Caradine
New York
Dubrugque
Schasa
Prescott
Mason City
William Bock
Senator Leslie Francis Files Congress Candidacy
Spirit Take senator Leslie Francis announced his candidacy for Congress in the Eleventh district from Des Moines. A. N. Lovett of Des Moines divorced today after a Reno marriage, and LeMars will host rural school graduates in a year’s end commencement at the LeMars Opera House set for June first.
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Leslie Francis
Congress
Des Moines
Tuna
Spirit Take
A. N. Lovett
Reno
Nev
Lemars
LeMars Opera House
New Glasshigation Over Uncle Sans Mail Rates
Tes Moines Iowa June Cliford Thorne member of the lawa board of railroad commissioners arrived from Chicago where he attended a committee hearing on proposed Western classification freight rate increases. He said the committee proved its case and railroads will likely adopt changes saving shippers over 100 per year. figures cited include a 60 percent rate rise for certain items and a 10000 annual impact for others. Thorne warned the federal government and noted opposition remarks by Dr. Card from Washington. The report also mentions a related commentary on uniformity in western classifications and the impact on various industries.
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Tes Moines
Cliford Thorne
Lawa Board of Railroad Commissioners
Chicago
Sir Vhornae
United States
Pestur
Alv. Stewart
Ale. Card_ ter
Washington
Jessalin
Cork
America
Mlesdd Hey
Goppany
Spectacular Army Maneuvers by Provisional Regiment
In Dubuque Iowa on June 7 a parade of 2006 regular army soldiers and officers formed a provisional regiment at Camp Summit Hill and marched to Nutwood amphitheater for an experimental test of new equipment. In Des Moines Iowa on June 7 a Spring Hill bank robbery ended with the robbers fleeing in a stolen car after taking several hundred dollars.
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Clarke
Primghar
Des Moines
George WW. Clarke
Adel
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Kenyon
Sioux City
Dubuque
Mos
Camp Summit Hill
Nutwood Amphitheater
Des Moines, In
Spring Hill
Cummins for President Boomers Form Committee
In Des Moines on June 7 a progressive Republicans committee was formed to support Senator Albert B. Cummins. Led by Senator W. B. Kenyon, the group aims to persuade Chicago delegates to back Taft on first ballots and Cummins on subsequent ballots, though no definite action was decided.
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Fe Cummins
Kenyon
Des Moines
Albert B. Cummins
Chicago
W. 8. Kenyon
Taft
Senator Cummins
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