National probes urged to study cost of living crisis
Aimed at steadying the nation, governors push investigations into rising prices and perceived corporate roles. The article cites wartime shifts, party splits, and public sufficiency fears as citizens blame government and big interests. It notes Republican and Democratic tensions, Borah's stance, and a child’s prayer anecdote amid broader economic concern.
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Ligher
Mallionaires
Gablic
Democratic Party
Victory Fair eyed at Keokuk for Des Moines week
Travelers from Keokuk to Council Bluffs to Maquoketa plan trips for the 1919 Victory Fair and Live Stock Exhibition in Des Moines. Organizers promise horse and livestock displays, vaudeville acts, a midway, firework shows, and a camping area with tents and modest grounds fees.
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Keokuk
Council Bluffs
Linux Gty
Maquaketa
Des Mui
Whitney Treat Men for Piles Ad in Maquoketa Iowa
An advertisement promotes the Whitney Treat for piles as a quick remedy to restore health. It claims the drug is easy to apply and highly effective, with assurances of satisfaction and warnings about not rushing the decision.
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Whitney
Broxam & Hinckley
Staack & Luckiesh
Maquoketa
Towa
Whitney Method, Limited
Bes Moines
Iowa
Longest North American Tunnel Facts
The Rogers Pass tunnel on the Canadian Pacific line is five miles long and runs under Mit Slaeddwald in the Selkirk range. It cost over 10 million dollars to construct. Previously the Hoosac tunnel on the Fitchburg division of the Boston and Maine railroad, at 434 walls in length, was America’s longest tunnel.
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Rocky Mountain
Canadian Pacific
Mit
Slaeddwald
Selkirk Range
Hoosac
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine Railroad
Walles
America
Linguistic note on catsup and foreign soy terms
A fragment explains the etymology of catsup and its distorted forms like crtsup and ketchay, tracing them to the Mes word kitsap for a soy product from China. The passage reflects spelling corruption and cross linguistic confusion in food terminology.
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China
Steel and Iron Differences in Metallurgy
A fragmented explainer contrasts steel with iron, noting steel contains more carbon and is treated differently through processes that alter strength and durability, while iron remains less hardened and differs in composition and production.
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Trent
Guarded Natural Resources in Buffalo Pasture Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes describe forest regulation aims tied to pasture for buffalo and protecting rice beds. The garbled text references Ken ta, Chirk Wissluy, and governance themes about safeguarding environments and living beings, with unclear details on actions or outcomes.
Essex councilman highlights cottage disrepair in England
A Essex council member urged colleagues to recognize the shameful decay of a cottage. He claimed the structure already shows cracks in the walls and that urgent action is needed to address the squalid condition.
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Essex As Council
England
Not Done Jo That Reckless Way At Minden Court
A local advertising novelty in Minden fails to draw crowds as a courtier fumbles a leveraged scheme. The plan to attract buyers with a grove event collapses under scrutiny, leaving organizers convinced the venture lacks profit potential.
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Minden Courtier
Sears
Notice in Jackson County Iowa Court Ownership Case
Public legal notice from Jackson County Iowa announcing a petition by a party claiming absolute ownership in fee simple of a lane parcel. Respondents are warned to appear by noon on September 2, 1919, or default will be entered and a decree rendered. The notice names GEO. F and ORUGENE MOGUR as court officials and references Maquoketa courthouse.
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Pine Run
Kay City
Orien
Ath
Maquoketa
Henry Siexel
District Court of the State
Jesus County
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Waimufi
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Abrahsae
Paul Jonathan & Kelly
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Lecksom
Lane
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Court of the State of Laws
Jackson County
Iowa
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Sai Court
Bereby
Jackson Sentinel
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Aml
Laws
Lede Orig
The Best Physic When You Want Two Pleasant Physic
The text promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as mild gentle medicine, easy to take, highly prized by people who have become acquainted with their good qualities. Advertises price and seller names including Stoack 4 Sneltestt Brosam Hinddey and C. Young, Notary Public, with office details.
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Ory Chamberlain
Prince Albert tobacco claims unmatched flavor and smoothness
A promotional puff from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company of Winston-Salem extols Prince Albert tobacco as exceptionally flavorful, cool, and nonirritating. It urges readers to experience long enjoyment without tongue bite or parch, touting an exclusive process and a jubilant smoking experience.
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Prince Albert
P. A
R. J .Reyfelds ‘Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
N.C
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