Uncle Peter and the Edict on Great Men in Old Baltimore
The piece humorously recalls Uncle Peter reacting to Dr Osler’s 40 and 60 age observations. A letter from Johns Hopkins explains fame’s glare and the public’s adoration after heroic deeds. It notes Caesar Cleopatra Roosevelt and others reaching beyond 40 before notable actions, with satire on public praise and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Peter
Dr. Sosler
Peter
Doc Osler
Johns Hopkins
Rauss Mittim
Baltimore
Andy Carnegie
Land
Oxford
Knowledge Factory
London
United States
Cleopatra
Carrie Nation
Mrs. Chadwick
Jonah
Roosevelt
Kuropatkin
George Washington
Valley Forge
Letter to Admiral Togo on hero etiquette and fame
A humorous slice shows Uncle Peter composing a mock letter to Admiral William Duffy Togo after hearing news of a naval victory. It mocks hero worship and media missteps with advice about public image, reporters, and smile etiquette.
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Peter
Togo
New York
William Duffy Togo
Togie
Tokio
Yokohama
Mikedo
Yogie
Ytogle
Bugs
Barber Confession In Mountain Kentucky Killing
A talkative court stenographer visits a distant Kentucky town. In a cobbler shop the elderly barber admits to shaving the stenographer and to a recent killing in the town square, saying I did it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Mountains
Uncle Joe
Dog Remembered Errand Incontinent Village Paper Theft
A village innkeeper trains his dog to fetch the master’s paper daily. After a fight with an old foe tears the paper apart, a foreign paper appears. The dog calmly retrieves it and delivers it to the astonished master, who learns of the theft.
Entitled to More Ease Tit-Bits Quip on Inheritance
A witty Tit-Bits remark questions why Browne added an e to his name after inheriting wealth. It suggests the rich seek more ease than the poor, a sharp line on social equality and naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myer
Browne
Corselet Fatal to Girl in Cedar Rapids Parade
Miss Henrietta Summers, 18, dies after wearing a steel corselet too small during Cedar Rapids semi centennial parade. Exhaustion and internal injury followed, leading to hospital treatment and two surgeries for appendicitis with no recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Henrietta Summers
Miss Summers
Peterson Nominated for Senator in Thirty-seventh District
The Thirty-seventh district Republican convention at Clarion ended a long deadlock with Charles F. Peterson nominated on the first ballot after 2,099 ballots across four sessions. Peterson, a Wright County resident since 1869 aged 49, is a progressive Republican and longtime attorney.
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Peterson
Eagle Grove
Charles F. Peterson
Clation
Hardin County
Chase
Webster City
Low Falls
Iowa
D. GC. Chase
Hamilton County
George J. Ward
Hardin
Charles Lf Peterson
Wright
Clarion
Des Moines Lumber Leader Henry Backman Dies in Madrid Heat
Henry Backman president and general manager of Dewel-Backman Lumber died at his Madrid office chair likely due to intense heat. He was 65, survived by an aged mother, his wife Selma Hallberg of Chicago, and son John. Backman had long ties to Des Moines and once led Company I in the Town National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Henry Backman
Dewel-Backman Lumber Company
Madrid
J. A. Backman
John
Selma Hallberg
Chicago
Mr. Backman
Gilcrest Lumber Company
Auditors Pick Des Moines as Next Meeting Site
Des Moines was chosen as the next meeting place for auditors and supervisors at the county officers' association final session. Recorders may go to Waterloo next year and clerks to Cedar Rapids. The recorders' association elected J. S. Halliday, G. C. Baird, J. A. Murphy, and others as officers and committee members. A new monthly magazine for public officials will launch January 16 in Iowa City, published by Kenneth D. Steere.
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Council Bluffs
Des Moines
County Officers’ Association
Recorders
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Recorders’ Association
J. S. Halliday
Boone
G. C. Baird
Pottawattamie County
J. A. Murphy
Wa County
Pottawattamie
John P. Mercer
Monroe
Frank Dodson
Polk
Ole Langland
Story
J. 8. Halliday
Iowa City
Kenneth D. Steere
Drowned racer Claude Clemmer remembered after Missouri Valley death
Claude Clemmer, state high school half mile champion last May at Iowa City, drowned in Nobles lake near Missouri Valley. Son of Rev. W. B. Clemmer of Council Bluffs First Christian Church, the family away in Sterling Illinois for a revival. Claude, an expert swimmer, vanished with cramps while visiting near Missouri Valley.
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Council Bluffs
Claude Clemmer
Iowa City
Nobles’ Lake
Missouri Valley
W. B. Clemmer
First Christian Church
Clemmer
Sterling, Galo
Clemmmer
Claude
A. A. Bird
Dawson Renominated by Second District Republicans
Clinton Congressmen Albert FF Dawson was unanimously renominated by the Second district Republican convention. Resolutions commending his record were adopted. Dawson, serving one term after defeating Democrat M Wade for reelection two years ago 22 116 to 21 950. The district also cast 1 017 for Carl Rieck socialist and 298 for J EK Park prohibitionist.
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Clinton
Albert
Dawson
M. Wade
Carl Rieck
J. EK. Park
The Temple of God and the Tabernacle Compared
Sermonette discusses the Tabernacle as Jehovah dwelling among Israel and as a type of Christ. It declares Christians form one spiritual temple with Jesus as high priest and the Holy Spirit within, urging bold faith in prayer and grace.
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Tabernacle
Needham
God
Jesus Christ
Moses
Christ
Jesus the Son of
Drug Stores Attacked Over Liquor Sales in Black Hawk County
In Waterloo effort to stop intoxicant sales by druggists petitions seek injunctions against non Waterloo dealers. Defendants include three Cedar Falls druggists two LaPorte and one Tucison each accused of selling liquor to minors or habitual users without purchaser addresses. If granted, liquor sales in the county would be confined to Waterloo saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
John B. Hammond
Cedar Falls
LaPorte
Tucison
Ehrim
Farnham Breaks Iowa Credit Record at State University
Mason City reports Mrs. Eva Crane Farnham earned sixty five credits at Iowa University this week, the highest total by any Iowa college student and more than double the previous record thirty. Farnham, who spent a year at the university, had taught earlier at Memorial University and in early schools.
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Eva Crane Farnham
State University
Mason City
Iowa
Eva Crane-Farnham
Iowa University
Farnam
Mcfean
Farnum
Memorial University
Efly
Wealthy Hardin County Pioneer Dies After Toe Injury
Eldora Enock Meeker, a wealthy Hardin County pioneer, died after blood poisoning from a horse step on his big toe last winter. He lived alone in a Hermit-like life, owned much real estate, and remained married though his wife resided in a small cottage in Eldora.
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Hardin County
Eldora
Enoch Meeker
Meeker
Feldora
Woman’s Child Poisoned by Rat Killer Tablets
A two year old girl, daughter of Ralph Wilcox, ate several rat killer tablets and grew deathly ill. The doctor arrived by auto but it broke down, forcing him to run the rest of the way to reach the home and save the child’s life.
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Charles City
Ralph Wilcox
Too Much Playing Indian Arrests in Davenport Camp
Three boys about fifteen were arrested after being jolted from sleep by police while wrapped in red blankets and pretending to be Indians. Neighbors blame illicit reading of yellow-back novels and excessive Indian play for the mischief at their camp.
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Davenport
Meats Death With Smile
Miss Maggie Hogan aged 21 died near Austin when a Milwaukee freight train struck her as she sat on a rack edge. The impact crushed her face. a warning whistle preceded the tragedy. She was the daughter of a wealthy farmer and was believed to have been demented.
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Mason City
Milwaukee
Maggie Hogan
Austin
Heroic Sacrifice Saves Mistress as Grace Jaynes Dies
Grace Jaynes perished in a gasoline explosion while helping her mistress at the Freeman restaurant. Mrs Free mans life was saved but Grace Jaynes burned to death in the blaze.
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Marion
Grace Jaynes
Freeman
Knoxville Boy Killed in Accidental Shotting
Ottumwa reports 9 year old Lotte Parker of Knoxville died when a shotgun discharged accidentally at Bladensburg near Ottumwa. He was visiting his grandfather L S Shepherd at the time. The boy’s father J F Parker formerly ran a bakery in South Ottumwa.
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Knoxville
Ottumwa
Lotte Parker
J. F. Parker
South Ottumwa
Bladensburg
Here
L. SS. Shepherd
Tie
Drowned swimmer Alois M Kottensetett at Smith's Island
Alois M Kottensetett, 21, drowned while bathing with companions off Smiths Island at Ft Madison. He was described as a good swimmer and the cause of sinking is not known.
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Boy
Ft. Madison
Fort Madison
Smith's Island
Alois Mkottensetett
Falls And Breaks Neck In Barn Shingle Accident
George W. Sells fell from a barn roof while shingling at Melbourne in Marshall County. His neck was broken and he died within a half hour leaving a wife and five children.
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Marshalltown
George W. Sells
Melbourne
Paralyzed by Fall From Apple Tree Narrows Life
Wick W L Smith a Des Moines lawyer suffered complete paralysis of the nervous system after a fall from an old apple tree on his farm near here during a visit with his wife for an animals. Mrs. Smith tended him for two hours before he regained consciousness.
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Wick
W. L. Smith
Des Moines
Here
Burned at Brewery During Pitching Kegs Incident
Patrick Walsh of this place suffered severe burns to his face and right eye when a nip became disconnected and boiling tar splashed during a keg pitching operation at the local brewery. He was aiding in the process when the accident occurred.
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Waverly
Patrick Walsh
Walsh
Tabernacle Completed At Moses Camp In Anticipation
The camp of Thrael celebrates the near completion of the Tabernacle under Bezaleel and Abollah. Moses reveals the ark and tests as the Lord’s glory fills the sanctuary, provoking awe among the people. Levitical duties are established as preparations begin for sacred service.
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Thrael
Hezaleel
Aboliah
Moses
Besibel
Aaron
Tabernacle
Beazalee
Abollah
Benaleel
Bezwee
Levi
Bezaleel
Rephidim
God
Revival Spreads in Betsileo Country as Evangelists Convert Hundreds
London Missionary Society reports ongoing revival in Madagascar with hundreds in seven districts choosing Christ. Four days of village evangelism yield deep spiritual change, public confessions, and many conversions. Women lead in preaching praying visiting and soul winning.
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London Missionary Society
Betstleo
Wales
Nettleton
Edwards
Betsilea
Oo Mor
Christ
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Iowa State News
the Tabernacle
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