Lord Minto narrowly escapes bomb attack in India
A bomb attack in Ahmedabad targets Lord Minto and Lady Minto as they travel. both escape unharmed amid a riot of smoke and commotion. The incident adds to security concerns for British officials in India.
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Lord Minto
India
Minto
Ahmedabad
Senator Aldrich
Des Moines
United States
Henry W. West
District of Columbia
West
Roosevelt
Washington
World News Bleak With Coal Mine Disaster And Lynchings
A mine disaster at Cherry DL leaves 384 entombed and 11 rescuers killed. A Buenos Aires police chief and secretary die by bomb, with a subsequent suicide attempt. Other items include ship collision losses, a Paris acquittal, and regional disasters.
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St. Paul Coal Company
Cherry, DL
Buenos Aires
Argentine Republic
la Sagne
Onda
Singaphore
Baron
Baroness Reniczky
Mme. Steinheil
Mme. Japy
Paris
Shook
Wichita
Kane
Cairo
Will James
Negra
Anna Pelley
Henry Salzner
James
Arthur
Alexander
Balzner
Deneen
G. W. Dwinnelle
Government of
Public Lands
San Francisco
Alameda County
United States
Canada
St. Louis
Montreal
Taft
Richmond
Congress
Anti-Trust
Interstate Commerce
Postal
Spokane
Wash
Northwest
Seed Corn Injured By October Freeze Warns Iowa Farmers
Dr. Chappel of the Iowa Crop Bureau warns Iowa farmers that a heavy October frost damaged up to 50 percent of seed corn, with some counties seeing 90 to 95 percent unusable for seed. He urges selecting seed from the earliest matured ears and stresses careful winter handling to prevent a poor 1910 crop.
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Iowa Crop Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
Chappel
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Child Almost Loses Tongue in Pump Accident
The two year old son of Mr Wightman was injured when the pump handle struck his chin as his mother pumped water. The blow ripped a portion from his tongue and required several stitches to close the cut.
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Sidney
W. +. Wightman
Interurban funds raise for Wellman and Keota lines
A mass meeting at Wellman raised 25000 dollars for the Ot tumwa Iowa City interurban project and secured three miles of right of way on each side. At Keota, 60000 dollars was raised with five miles of right of way per side. Frank Tanner of Iowa City leads the effort. The company is chartered in South Dakota.
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Towa City
Wellman
Ottumwa
Iowa City
Keota
Frank Tanner
South Dakota
Missouri Valley Saloons Close After Revocation Petition
Anti saloon forces in Missouri Valley filed a revocation petition prompting immediate saloon closures. County Attorney Thomas Corwin Smith will renew the effort with cooperation from the mayor and local anti alcohol groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley
Logan
Thomas Corwin Smith
Barn Destroyed in Corwith Fire at Hoag and Haas Farm
A large barn near Corwith owned by Dr. Hoag and J B Haas was destroyed by fire. The 60 by 130 foot structure housed 106 tons of hay 1000 bushels of oats a filled silo harness and other machinery. Loss estimated at 10000 with cause under investigation.
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Corwith
Dr. Hoag
J. B. Haas
Six Brothers Act as Pallbearers at Lattner Funeral
Epworth pallbearers were six brothers for Mrs. Paul Lattner of Lattimerville. Breitbach by birth, she belonged to a thirteen child family and was aunt to Rev. Father Breitbach, professor at St. Joseph's college in Dubuque.
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Epworth
Paul Lattner
Lattimerville
Here
Breitbach
Father Breitbach
St. Joseph’s College, Duhuque
Rural Carrier Adopts Automobile for Route
Rural Carrier T. H. Reim, operating one of the heaviest routes, uses an automobile instead of a team. Good weather and roads shorten the trip to about one fourth of the usual time, making the journey pleasant.
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Garner
T. H. Reim
May Put End to Saloon Fight
Davenport case ends as A. B. McDermott dies by own hand in a Davenport hotel, leading to possible dropping of prosecutions against many saloons in Muscatine for alleged liquor law violations due to lack of evidence.
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A. B. McDermott
Davenport
Brakeman Killed in Train Fall Near Hartley
Milwautee brakeman Charles Johnston died two miles east of Hartley after falling from a moving train. Both arms and both legs were severed in the accident. Relatives reside at Spencer.
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Mason Chty
Charles Johnston
Milwautee
Hartley
Spencer
Tuberculosis Suspected in Indianola Dairy Herd Milk Link
In Indianola Iowa a baby fed on milk from a cow in Ed Greenfield’s dairy contracted tuberculosis. Drs Haworth and Frank tested the herd. 46 of 47 cows tested positive, including the cow whose milk fed the infant. The herd had been previously healthy. the infected cow will be slaughtered after post mortem.
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Indianola
Iowa
E L. Baker
Ed. Greanfield
Des Moines
Omaha
Greenfield
Mail Crane Patent by Young Marshalltown Carpenter
Axel H. Stone a 23 year old Marshalltown carpenter has secured a patent for a mail crane. The device acts as a safety lock holding the mail bag and only releases when unlocked by a passing car's complementary mechanism. Stone plans to approach railroads to promote adoption of the crane.
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Marshalltown
Axel H. Stone
Stone
Dubuque Admonishes Bigamy Allegation In Divorce Case
Mrs Gertrude Strand Shaub files for divorce from Frank R Skaub in Rock Island Illinois circuit court citing his bigamy after he deserted her to wed Emma Matthews in Menominee Wisconsin. Shaub, a former Marshalltown outfielder from 1905, is now living in Rock Island.
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Dubuque
Joseph Cludry
Emma Matthews
Menominee
Wis
Gertrude Strand Shaub
Marshalltown
Frank R. Skaub
Rock Island
Shaub
Wreck In Dense Fog Hits Mason City Train
A stack train collision near Hanlontown injures Corbett Melin of Winnebago as fog hindered visibility, two sections colliding when the second failed to see the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Hanlontown
Corbett Melin
Wlinvis
Dakotas
Malpractice suit filed over colt’s death in Burlington
Fred Wellington of Burlington sues veterinarian L. I. Tague for 125 dollars claiming after an operation on Wellington’s colt the vet sewed in a bundle of rags. The colt died and Wellington seeks damages.
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Burlington
Fred Wellington
L. I. Tague
Wellington
Mrs Lucy Nance Retains Lawyer in Epworth Murder Case
Announcement states Mrs Lucy Nance of Epworth has retained counsel after being charged with the murder of her husband Charles Nance by administering strychnine. Charles Nance died October 23.
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Nance
Dubuque
Lucy Nance
Epworth
Charles Nance
Cludry Expected to Die After Rescue Fire
Doctor says Joe Cludry who saved his wife and child from a blaze is unlikely to survive. The wife and child remain in critical condition in the hospital.
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Cludry
Dubugne
Joe Cludry
Jury Acquits 12 Year-Old in New Virginia Death Case
After more than seven hours, a jury acquits Harry Hutchings of the murder of his stepfather Thomas Carr her, whose body was found in a ditch near a hog lot at New Virginia last March.
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Harry Hutchings
Indianola
Thomas Carraher
New Virginia
Iowa City Bride Weds in Winnipeg Canada
The wedding of Miss Nell Russell of Iowa City to Mr. A. B. McDonald took place in Winnipeg Gan. The bride is well known here where she has a host of friends and several relatives.
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Iowa
Canada
Iowa City
Nell Russell
A. B. McDonald
Winnipeg
Gan
Bluffs Banker John Beresheim Dies Suddenly
John Beresheim president of Council Bluffs Savings Bank and pioneer resident dies of heart disease. He led the bank and served the community in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Prominent Farmer Killed in Elevator Accident
Grundy Center Joss Muteb a well known young farmer recently married was killed while loading corn at the elevator. His clothing was caught in the shafting and he was horribly mangled.
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Grundy Center
Joss Muteb
Carpenter Charles Ingalls Crushed by Falling Beam
Mason City reports Charles Ingalls, a carpenter, was crushed when a heavy beam fell while installing steel girds at the Hikes building. His limb is to be amputated.
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Mason City
Charles Ingalls
Taking Care of Yourself with Quaker Oats
An encouraging health piece promotes Quaker Oats as ideal for families, children, athletes, and laborers. It highlights balanced nutrition, the shift from greasy foods, and the convenience of regular and family size packaging.
Picture on Memory’s Wall Theme Report
A dialogue highlights a student named Tommy discussing his term report with a relative. The exchange emphasizes memory and effort in a reflective, informal scene.
Hunting for Big Game in Highlands of Ontario
Open season for big game runs Oct 16 to Nov 15 in Temagami region where moose are plentiful. Area offers vast forests and waters rich with game fish. Red deer habitats spread south of Temagami across Muskoka Lakes Lake of Bays Maganetowan River Lake Nipissing Kawartha Lakes. Request copy of Haunts of Fish and Game from W. S. Cookson at 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Ontario
Temagami
Muskoka Lakes
Lake of Bays
Maganetawan River
The Dollar Sign at the Resort Farewell
Mrs Bluffer leaves the resort after a long stay after presenting a $50 check from her husband to the proprietor who vows to honor it and worship the sum in a tongue in cheek exchange.
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Mrs. Bluffer
Cynosure
Mystery Groom Replaced by New Dog in Wadhams Household
In a humorous incident, Judge W H Wadhams questions a chicken coop and a horse stable hand. He keeps both, but replaces the dog. The groom Scipio suspects a switch and asks the judge why the old Rover isn’t in the coop now.
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W. H. Wadhams
Mr. Wadhams
Wadhams
Scipio
Honor Where Monor Is Due in Golf Match Banter
A humorous golf exchange features one player praising a long drive while another laments a wasp sting that interrupted his swing. Punch notes humorous commentary as the match proceeds with light taunts and sportsmanship.
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Monor
Careful Doctor Prescribed Food Over Drugs
A patient credits a New York specialist with curing severe gastritis by using Grape-Nuts food instead of medicines. Over a year the writer gained strength, color returned, memory improved, and reached 153 pounds. The testimonial appears in a period piece promoting healthy eating and The Road to Wellville.
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N. Y
Wellville
Mehuiné
Omaha Elevator Sign Sparks Travel Ad Jumble
A man in an Omaha office building jokes about a railroad ad on an elevator shaft reading UP. His companion notes the shorthand meaning. The exchange ends with a reminder to buy travel tickets via The Safe Road to Travel.
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Omaha
U. BP
Maid Found A Few Things From Dining-Room Rug
Trving Berlin describes inspiration for a song at a New York dinner. A Brooklyn woman traveling to Ocean Grove reported a missing watch and later the maid sent a list of items found on the dining-room rug including champagne corks cigar butts cigarette ends burnt matches and a pink satin slipper.
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Trving
Berlin
New York
Brooklyn
Ocean Grove
Tug
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Crowell of Helena
George S. Crowell of 1109 Broadway Helena Montana reports a disordered kidney condition with backache and nocturnal urination. He says Doan's Kidney Pills provided immediate relief, strengthened kidneys and corrected the condition, with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo selling 50 cents for 2 boxes.
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George S. Crowell
Broadway
Helena
Mont
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
A Hero. Tommy Fends Off Fly With Toy Shovel
In a sand lot Tommy attends his baby brother as his mother warns. A fly bites the infant and Tommy kills it with his toy shovel, prompting his mother to praise his quick action as a heroic deed.
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Tommy
Mamma
Deafness Cure Claim From Local Patent Remedy
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube leading to partial or total hearing loss. It promises a cure through cataloged “Catarrh Cure” with a $100 reward for any case not cured, asking readers to send for free circulars from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Uy Drusnists
Hall
Wit Tested by Whispered Question Bet in Berlin Bou
An amusement tale recalls a man who bet he could get 50 people to answer a question the same way. He quietly asks each, “Have you heard that Meyer has failed?” and 60 people answer identically, proving the bet fair.
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Berlin
Meyer
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