Des Moines to Host New Central College Site
A plan to relocate Central College to Des Moines, with a 260000 dollar fundraising goal, was adopted by a sixteen-member committee representing Central College and related boards. The move would create a major central western college on forty acres at Chautauqua Park, pending final decisions by business groups and local associations.
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Des Moines
Towa
Central West
Ing
Ees
Central College
Des Moines College
Board of Education
North Baptist Convention
Heera
He College
Greater
Hospital To Be Abandoned In Planned Prohibition Era
Knoxville reports a plan to release 15 to 25 patients on the 1st and 15th of each month at the state inebriate hospital, reducing its population to nearly zero by 1917. Superintendent Mackin seeks to justify closing the facility and converting it into an asylum for the insane before the next legislative session.
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Knoxville
Mac bin
Mackin
General Assembly
Much Road Work Planned in Iowa in 1916
Ames area reports a broad push to complete permanent road building in 1916, with gravel road projects underway in nearly every county. Officials anticipate visible efficiency from the new road policy by season’s end, quieting criticism over road fund handling. The expansion aims to prove progress and reduce waste claims statewide.
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Ames
Iowa
State Highway Commission
Kempthorne Will Grants Funds To Ministers And Others
The will of Josiah Kempthorne, a wealthy Bampton farmer who died May 12, leaves $1000 for superannuated Methodist ministers in Iowa and a similar amount for blind women. Des Moines charities are named as beneficiaries to $6,000. Bids for $95,000 paving contracts in Marshalltown were received, with a low bid $6,000 under estimate. Iowa doctors see abundant internships. 27 of 29 medical students in case class of 1926 secured posts in Iowa and other states. Polk county farmers pledge $5 yearly for three years to hire a county agent. Sioux Rapids consolidated school named top in Iowa by 100 county superintendents after inspections.
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Hampton
Iowa
Josiah Kempthorne
Bampton
Kempthorne
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Linco
Iowa University
Ista
Davenport Beer Warnings Issued After Saloons Overhaul
County Attorney Henry Jebens has sent warning letters to more than twenty establishments in Davenport after reports that beer remains sold at numerous saloons slated to close. A formal complaint will trigger immediate action. Local authorities move to enforce closures and inspect licenses.
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Bell Beer
Davenport
Henry Jebens
Kaichen Cabinet Dainty Custard Recipes and Tips
A vintage guide explains custard varieties and techniques. It covers baked and cup custards, texture tests, flavorings like nutmeg orange rind and caramel, decorating ideas, and a caramel sauce method. It notes careful cooking to avoid separation and overbaking.
Condiments in Food and Their Effects on Health
Condiments and spices enhance flavor but supply little nourishment. Excess use can disrupt digestion, with peppers curries and vinegar often abused. In hot climates avoid heavy condiments and stick to fruit and vegetables. salt remains essential, followed by pepper mustard ginger and vinegar.
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Plutarch
Wet political deal track in Boss and Worker dialogue
A dialogue reveals a political boss offering a job for 3000 dollars, sharing two thirds with the worker. The worker questions the plan while the boss confirms a split salary, illustrating corruption dynamics and backroom profit. The exchange shows quid pro quo and opportunistic alliance.
Point of View Dialog About Cooking Skills
Mrs Smith asks Mrs Brown if her cook is good. Mrs Brown confirms she is good enough. The brief exchange hints at evaluating cooking ability in a church setting.
Ant Court Ball In Royal Ant World With Fairies And Lizards
A children tale describes Lord and Lady Black Ant and Prince Gray Ant hosting a royal ball in two nearby Castles linked by a bridge. Guests include Fairies and Brownies. music by Fairy Ybab's orchestra. red and yellow lights crown the turrets. coaches appear to take guests home.
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Dairying in Western Canada Flourishes With High Cheese Demand
Western Canada’s cheese industry thrives amid war driven demand and rising prices. Alberta’s foothills offer potential for vast production, with cool nights aiding milk and cream quality. Hog markets underpin farming profits, while tables from P Burns shed light on monthly bag prices 1910 to 1915. Monarch Alberta farmer reports record hog prices and strong market for farm products.
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Western
Alberta
Denmark
Rockies
P. Burns Company
Calgary
Suth GA Roh
Monarch
Returning Evil for Good in a Sunday School Lesson
A teacher in a Sunday school class proposes a practical scenario to “return good for evil” by telling children to bring an apple if struck by a classmate. A girl named Elizabeth interjects, arguing that the attacker would strike again to receive another apple, challenging the lesson.
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Jesson
Elizabeth
Ortaréa
WIFE TOO IN TO WORK Indisnapolis woman credits remedy
Mrs. Wm Green of 3823 Addison Street Indianapolis says illness left her weak at 103 pounds but five months using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her gain to 133 pounds. She now does housework and washing and urges other women to try the aged root and herb remedy. The ad invites letters for advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lyon, France.
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Pinkham
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Addison Street
Indianapolis
Indiana
Gomé
Eaaia E Pinkham Medicine Co
Lyon
Fess
Fragmentary 19th Century Text Mentions Illness and Names
A damaged OCR passage notes characters in a dramatic scene with illness references such as fits and epilepsy. It mentions a widow and obscure names like Elise Gustease and a bank in New Jersey. The fragment lacks clear narrative context or complete details.
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