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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
3
May 15 20 marks Kin to Animals Week with sermons on kindness to children and animals. The American Humane Association coordinates free literature for clergy. 6.2 cruelty societies reported handling 212 215 child cases and 2 394 721 animal cases in 1916.
The article describes Shaees and Hobson praising a black town named Godson City for financial strength and law enforcement. It notes 1000 residents, a four church community, a public school of 250, water works, electric lights, a sanitary department, a jail, and a debt free treasury with majority homeownership. The governing board includes seven councilmen and a mayor. every resident is Black.
Baltimore marked the end of an eight week revival led by Rev. Billy Sunday with 95,000 attendees across five Easter Sunday services. The total outreach nears 1.5 million as 23,000 train riders joined events and local offerings reach about $4,408 on the final day. The committee estimates a final free will offering near $51,000, matching Philadelphia’s prior totals.
A local bake-off crowned a vegan baker and six other finalists as winners in a city event. Judges praised creativity and plant based recipes while noting strong community turnout.
Iowa state college experts and agricultural officials warn of a global wool shortage driving prices up and urging Iowa farmers to expand sheep herds. They cite declines in U S sheep numbers since 1903 while Iowa gains, and note rising demand from manufacturers.
Miss Irma Roege 28 was found dead in Davenport with shoe blacking on her lips and potassium cyanide in her stomach after an autopsy. A chemist confirmed the poison in the blacking mixture. Nevesda awarded a contract for 1100 yards of asphaltic concrete paving at 1.89 per square yard. Hugh B. Cotter, a prominent farmer near Cotter, collapsed and died while talking with his family.
President Wilson will not withdraw from Mexico until Villa is captured or killed. Notification to this effect has been given to the Carranza government via General Obregon. If Villa falls, U S forces may be brought home but troops stay in northern Chihuahua until pursuit ends and Mexican cooperation improves.
Washington May 3 Substantial agreement with the senate plan for army reorganization was reached by senate house conferees on the military bill. A regular army of 180000 at peace strength is agreed with, producing about 250000 men in war strength once other bill features are settled.
Washington May 3 The house, in committee of the whole, approved 193 to 151 a measure to strike the provision that would have authorized the president to grant independence to the Philippines in four years. The move is seen as a defeat for the independence clause on a final vote.
The House, with no dissent, rejected the contest of Winfred R. Gaylord for Wisconsin Fourth district representation. A resolution from the elections committee was adopted to end the challenge.
A testimonial from B C Mendenhall of McNeil Arkansas claims kidney and stomach issues improved after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root weighing 185 pounds now and praising the remedy. The ad invites readers to mail ten cents for a sample and booklet with information on kidneys and bladder.
A fragmented line urges caution in a humorous, nonspecific note about counting before forming results, ending with a playful warning about avoiding departure from a cat.
A fragmentary message hints at negotiable terms and experience requirements. It mentions financial assets and a preference for a bankroll and exchange for personal mine. No clear names, places, or firm details are readable.
A fragment mentions a supposed killer agent claimed to prevent disease and provide daily aid. It lists an address 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn NY and references six ships and a force named Somers, with uncertain context and illegible sections.
An arriving resident asks if citizens will unite. An old resident recalls last week’s lynching of a horse thief and declares that nearly everyone in town wanted to join in. The exchange underscores tensions over communal action and justice.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a writer recalling a prior story that impressed an artist. A publisher Tabasco allegedly offered to dramatize the piece, suggesting renewed interest and adaptation.
The ceremony lingers as the bridegroom frets in the vestry. The officiant teases him about a train, but the groom admits it is not a train he fears missing, only a football match. Friends watch, the mood light, as plans shift to a later moment and a game takes priority.
An advertisement recounts a Pennsylvanian couple transitioning from coffee to Postum. The wife’s nervousness stomach issues and poor appetite improved within weeks, and sleep restored. Postum offers two forms, Cereal and instant, with pricing in 15, 25, 2.00 and 60-cent ranges.
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