Remarkable testimonial and mixed ads from Englewood
A remakable statement praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as life saving with letters from Englewood readers. The page also includes assorted ads and light banter about baseball interruptions and household budgeting plus a collection of dubious medical and product pitches from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englewood
Mercer
E. Sxenpon
S. Halsted St
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkeim
Democrats Open Their Big Meet in St Louis Coliseum
The Democratic national convention opened in the Coliseum with William F. McCombs presiding and Glynn named temporary chairman. Glynn urged Wilsonian diplomacy and preparedness, praising the administration’s defense build-up and predicting Wilson’s ultimate historical triumph. A so called Golden Lane of suffragists formed outside, while a suffrage donkey and a tableau at the Art Museum highlighted the day’s events before the evening tours and river cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Coliseum
William F. McCombs
National Committee
Cabinet
United States
John L . Martin
NeCombs
McCombs
Martin H. Glynn
New York
Glynn
Democratic Party
Wilson
Washington
Golden Lane
le Enst Street
Old Art Museum
Liberty
Auto- Mobiles
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Grey Eagle
State Labor Meet Seeks Industrial Education For Workers
Delegates from across Iowa gather in Marshalltown for the Iowa State Federation of Labor annual convention. Discussion covers workmen’s compensation and industrial education with emphasis on training already working workers through short courses, part time and evening schools. J H Streif foresees strong federation year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa State Federation of Labor
J. H. Streif
Iowa
K. G. Smith
Iowa State College
Iowa Federation of Lahar
Choir Chorus Inside Prison Prompted Practice Debate
A fragment notes a choir singing inside a prison during a practice session. The line suggests discussion over whether the choir performed and where the event took place, indicating attention to the location and activity without further context.
Raves About Our Gardens from Countryside Magazine
Miss Carlisle extols American gardens praising their sunlit freshness and beauty. She notes too much statuary and less rambling charm, contrasts with English informal gardens with winding paths, uneven hedges, and vivid color contrasts uncommon in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Carlisle
England
America
Ethel R. Peyser
Countryside Magazine
PROMINENT MASON IS DEAD IN IOWA HISTORY
Des Moines and surrounding area reports longtime Mason activist Des Moines resident Alfred Wingate died after a three year illness. Born in Canada in 1838 he led multiple Iowa Masonic orders serving as grand recorder and grand secretary emeritus in various groups. Funeral details not listed.
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Des Moines
Alfred Wingate
Iowa
Grand Commandery
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of
Grand Council
Royal and Select Masters of
C. BE. S
Purity and Grime Describe a Striking Sculpture
The fragment describes a sculpture titled Purity. The dialogue notes uncertainty about the full title and date, mentioning a piece titled Purity As She Appears Under Ten Years' Accumulation of Soft Coal Spot, but the text is incomplete and unsure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purity
Igggi
Looks Like a Frameup in Ediths Love Triangle
A comic dialogue captures Edith questioning a frameup as she recalls an earlier kiss with Jack before her engagement. Ethel explains their engagement happened after her father discovered the kiss, turning the situation into a family paradox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Jack
Ethel
Papa
Commercial Club Supports School Expansion Plan
The Iowa City Commercial Club backed a school board proposal to spend 206000 for three ward school buildings, with the board's strong approval. They also supported an immediate 250000 push to erect four more buildings. The current ward schools were built right after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Jews City
Iowa City Commercial Club
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Rie Ealsieh
Acute
Ghrovic
Jesea
Dept. C. W
Hrockien
Masa
Aor
Otley Free di
Eeree Comears
Med Bank
Hanfords
Ote GC
Hanford
Sitasca
Arters
Remi M Sore
LE Poronte
Atlentie
Eleva
G. B
Maude
Mabel
Finid Dendh
Toms Ge
Cees
Eves Fife Alec Os Ses
Castoria
CLSCE
Este Vanes
Grand Lodge
Buffalo
Newton
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Farmer
John Meyer
Anita
Meyer
Charles City
Floyd
Consolidated
Press Ae
Ell
Sporn Medical CO
Chemisiz
Goshen
Ind
U. 8
Boston
Atlantic Coast
New England
Privilegan
Niagara
Circle Tours
Boroes
Geral
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Duluth
Georgian Bay
Duluth & Georgian Bay Transit Co
S. Clark St
Ite
ACRIL
Gohees
Mancuacturing Company
Falat Gogharers
Castos
Atepa
Coleman
Bent
Missy Pole Tome Pees
Shannon Saies
Port Hanry, &. C
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