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Newspaper
Ireton Weekly Ledger
Location
Ireton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
10
Amid reports of a prior explosion last week, the superintendent remains away from town as rumors swirl about his status and whereabouts. Philadelphia press notes his absence and ongoing travel in connection with the incident.
A reader discusses the term pronunciaments in relation to Chugwater Josiah and Chugwater pronouncing. The remark hints at understanding language by examining word structure and the desire to endorse meanings through everyday usage.
Mies Barrows shares how Mrs Pinks Vegetable Compound aided Abby F Barrows of Nelsonville Ohio and other working women. The letter praises relief from back pains irregular periods and fatigue and invites readers to write to Mrs Pinkham Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
A detailed method builds a three foot by six foot seed cutter table with a knee height work surface and built in drop hole into a basket. The bench supports two workers and stores knives and tools, illustrated in the Indianapolis News.
The guide describes sturdy weed covers for doors and vents, tight-beamed floors, ventilation holes, and screwfast weed covers. It notes seeds begin early in spring, and that weeds are the main trouble for farmers. It advises plowing, cross-plowing, harrowing, and frequent cultivation to get fields ready for spring planting.
Washington panics among octogenarians as President Hooversvelt proposes listing clerks over 65. Civil Service census finds several claimed ages above 80 in Treasury and State. many declare those records false or long-deceased. Debate moves to Senate amid age as a disabler argument.
The House naval committee backs a 10 million dollar Constitution class battleship with 12 12 inch guns, speed of 22 knots, heavy armor, and at least 19 400 tons displacement. President Roosevelt discusses the project with Chief Naval Constructor Capps as U S sea power aims to rival Britain Germany France and Spain.
Under Gen Greely the earthquake relief program uses food tickets and 200000 people rely on relief stations. Major Schmitz says the committee will accept 100000 dollars from Canada. Death toll unknown though 90 bodies recovered and fire losses estimated at 3289 000 000 with 100000000 to rebuild municipal buildings. Over 600 safes opened show more than 46 percent of contents ash.
The Literary Digest notes dissatisfaction at Epworth League meetings as the 2000 member organization loses vigor in many locales. Dr Wentworth F Stewart urges stronger recruitment and engagement to revive the young people's group.
In a rural exchange Miss Peachiey asks Mr Spoonamore if she has ever given him reason to think she preferred him for marriage. He replies no, noting she kisses other young men good night as well, same as with him.
Newark man recounts a long battle with a leg humor that looked like a piece of beef below the knee. He tried doctors, then Cuticura Soap and Ointment, using six or seven boxes and daily washing to fully cure the rash in three weeks without further trouble.
A reader quotes a Philadelphia Ledger description of a spectator mesmerized by the falls. He exclaims splendid magnificent energy and laments running a steam mill, saying the spectacle breaks him up as another spectator notes the powerful display.
An early note quotes Samuel Tucke stating that coercion cannot change a Wyoman's resolve, arguing against force or pills as attempts to sway will. The remark frames a belief in personal autonomy and the limits of external control.
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