Des Moines Letter on Education and Law Debates
Iowa news notes call for public school sex education and manhood training, a proposed five year renewal for liquor petitions, a new embezzlement law, Masonry officer results, bank solvency rulings, and a Des Moines invitation to national figures. Also reports on a new trial for a Mt. Ayr case, church park services, and Des Moines courthouse funding progress.
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Des Moines
Tr. C
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Democrats
Nes Moines
Day Dunnng
Mt. Ayr
Dunning
Salle
Supreme Court
Fiodalint
Dunn
Iowa
Lable
Citizens' Bank
Drowning and wrecks mark Iowa incidents of tragedy
Jas Danmleyer, son of J Hrmy Vaihaver, drowned in the Coon Tiger near Grant City amid treacherous waters. Sanborn and Pittman of Hartley were badly injured when struck by a southbound Omaha train near Sheldon. James R. Bradley, 101, dies after long illness in Monticello. Clarence Peters, 7, drowns in a creek near Parkersburg. Beck Bennett killed stopping a runaway in Warren township. Fire destroys farm buildings near Grundy Center, 600+ poultry killed. Widespread injuries occur in a Burlington freight wreck. Robbery and court actions unfold in Des Moines and Webster County jail escape attempts thwarted. Roosevelt to speak at Iowa 1907 commencement. other local notes and legal notices.
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Jas
Danmleyer
Jhrmy Vaihaver
Mount Carmel
Carroll
Grant City
Withim
Penta
Wii Proof Sanborn
Will Pittmtan
Hartley
Omaha
Sheldon
James R. Bradley
Monticnllo
England
Bradley
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Clarence Peters
Parkersburg
Rome
Jim
Beck Bennett
Warren Township
Wayne County
Fort Des Moines
South Eighth
Jefferson Streets
Bryant Biggs
Hd Johnson
Kansas City
Charles Shafer
Jackson
McKircher
Skinner
Wagonsman
DeFord
Biggs
Geee Yey Pear
Weta
Webster County
Court House
Juathee Zimmerman
Lubugie
Joseph Woodhouga
Frank Belmitt
Graff, Graff, & Village
Apuve Dubuque
Woodhouse
Pogtaiico
Schmitt
Nobhe Cashion
Seliuritt
Ita Mark
Achinist
Des Moines
Dewwuod Wis
Aluul Sey
Shupa
Boon
Fate Chaow
Roy Spence
Fairfield
China
Sampson
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Spence
Wight Mouths
James «A. Howe
J. H. Barrett
Flag Ranier
Agar Packing Company
Barrett
St. Louis
The
St. Louis & Southwestern Railway Company
John J. Maxwell
Keo Fowa
Rana Missi¢a
Bright
Ed Warrin
Epworth
Wisconsin
Moe
James Pursell
Treap T
Pursell
Army Hospital
George Bingsong
Grundy Center
Theodore Roosevelt
University of Iowa
Dia
Fairbanks
Senator Clark
Wyoming
Didputed
Superior
Wis
David Doyle
Ammnican Lake
Plymouth County
Lerentau
Lowey Wood
A. M. Boyce
South Ottumwa
Mr. Boyce
Reymond Boyce
Bellville
Bus
Boyce
Milton W. Bailey
Clinton
Mississippi
Iowa Liquor Dealers’ Association
Council Bluffs
Supreme Court of the State
Iowa Brewers’ Association
Presidaut
A. Stephens
Cedar Tapa
C. R. Stephens
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Theodora Carstensen
Clinton County
Clinton High School
Carstesaan
Peter Johnson
Dixon
Neb
Sioux City
Sheridan Dominates Olympic Fight for World Athletics Title
The New York star Martin J. Sheridan led American success at Athens with 19 points in the Olympic events. He won the discus and shot put, set the discus world record, and contributed in high and broad jumps. His leg injury affected the pentathlon bid, yet he is hailed as a premier athlete.
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Athens
Martin J. Sheridan
New York
Englsl
Europe
Sheridan
Ray G. Ewry
Paul H. Pliguo
Bwry
Pibgrit
United States
Ireland
Pastime Athletic Club
Irish-American Athletic Association
Rare Church Treasure Sparks Record Offer in France
A Wtdle Roman church treasure from Conquas in Aveyron, famed for its enamels and royal-era reliquaries, drew a 32 million franc bid from an art syndicate at a 2300 exhibition, though the sale did not proceed.
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Conquas
Aveyron
France
Merriment Seen in Historic Inquiry Debate
An irate statesman confronts accusations of mockery toward an investigation. The financier retorts that laughter was not improper and cites wag told it would be a farce as context. The exchange reflects tension over credibility and procedure in a Washington Star report.
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John Wagner
Hans
Pittsburg
Wagner
Steubenville
Steu- Lonvilla
Washingston
Star
Not a Fan Bligeing and Gay Interest in Baseball
A Washington Star quote contrasts a player named Bligeing with the idea of gay interest in baseball. The subject dismisses anger or excitement as a personal stance, suggesting a composed demeanor or restraint in reaction.
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Bligeing
Washington Star
BITS FOR BACHELORS ON MARRIAGE AND BALANCE
A humorous 19th century note warns men against marrying for beauty alone and argues avoid overcommitment. It compares a bachelor’s freedom to a kite without a string and notes each man has his trade, from bookkeeper to juggler, with cautions about tying oneself with responsibilities.
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Socrates
Theophrastus
In Strict Confidence Mrs Pinkham Promotes Female Health
A historical notice extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy for female illnesses. It cites testimonials from Alice Berryhill of Chattanooga Tennessee and others, asserting confidential support from Mrs Pinkham and free guidance to women seeking help with uterine and related ailments.
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Alice Berryhill
Boyce Street
Chattanooga
Tenn
Berryhill
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
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