Dairy convention highlights profits from better cows and feeding
At Cedar Rapids Prof. Hugh G. Van Pelt outlines that Iowa’s 1,400,000 milking cows contribute about 60 million dollars annually to the state and argues profitability hinges on better cows, proper feeding, and selective sires. He warns many cows lose money due to poor breeding and care, recommends regular milk and butter fat testing to identify nonprofitable animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Hugh. G. van Pelt
Waterloo
Prof. van Pelt
Iowa
Reward Offered for Capture of Frank Degier
Gov. Carroll with County Attorney Pepper of Muscatine announces a $300 reward for the capture and conviction of Frank Degier the young man sought by Muscatine authorities on charges of killing his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Carroll
Pepper
Muscatine
Frank Degier
Timber land sale on Vancouver Island reported
Word from Indianola says Harry E. Hopper of Indianola and C. H. Bentley of Chicago sold 90,000 acres of timber land on Vancouver Island. The deal was made with C. M. Hyskull, a former Iowa man now in Oregon.
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Indianola
Harry E. Hopper
C. H. Bentley
Chicago
Vancouver Island
C. M. Hyskull
Iowa
Oregon
Sir Cuss the Showman Would Crown Himself Baronet
A witty quip imagines a showman becoming a baronet with the title Sir Cuss, poking fun at ceremonial knighthoods. The exchange satirizes formal honors and celebrity culture.
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Cuss
Keota's Civil War Cannon a Proud Village Relic
The town of Keota Iowa maintains a Parrott 20 pound siege gun named Major General Parrott as a battle scarred relic. The carriage bears bullet marks and has been repaired over time. The G A R post ensures the old war piece receives care and preservation.
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Keota
Iowa
Parrott
Harlan Statue Completed for National Capitol Niche
Miss Nellie V. Walker of Appanoose county finished the eight foot high bronze statue of Senator James A. Harlan. The piece, costing $5,000, is in cold storage in Chicago awaiting approval to place it in its Washington niche. Secretary Hayward found the cast satisfactory and the executive council endorsed the work. A Washington ceremony remains to be decided by senators and congressmen.
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Nellie V. Walker
Appanoose County
James A. Harlan
Chicago
National Capitol
Iowa
Hayward
Washington
Kirkwood
Vinnie Ream-Hoxie
Iowa City
Harlan
Razing Old Landmark in Muscatine Ends Era of Evergreen Nook
Demolition has begun on the Walton homestead known as Evergreen Nook in Muscatine. The 60 plus year residence, once owned by J P Walton who earned the lot by 100 days of work in 1845, will be replaced by a modern double house. Alice Walton Beatty plans the tear down after years of affection for the property.
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Muscatine
J. P. Walton
Iowa to Begin Large Scale State Sheep Raising
A state plan announced by Chairman Downie will involve raising sheep at all state institutions alongside hogs and cattle. The Charles City city council allocated 2000 dollars for a new fire wagon.
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Iowa
Downie
State Board of Control
Charles City
Body Turns to Stone in Orrville Grave
The body of Ober Homan, buried in Orrville, Ohio, turned to stone when his casket was opened for exhumation. The weight of the coffin was extraordinary and the beard had darkened from gray to black since his death in 1892. His daughter Mrs. Samuel Pinkerton arranged the exhumation to unite the parents, sending the body to Waterloo for burial beside a younger daughter.
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Ober Homan
Orrville
Ohio
Waterloo
Mr. Homan
Cedar Falls
Dubuque Plans Militantly Organized Business Drive
A new Dubuque plan aims to mobilize business leaders into a coordinated effort to advance city growth. The proposal mirrors Iowa trends, expecting stronger public interest handling groups and broader impact as associations sharpen organization. Ministers in Des Moines debate whether to end Sunday funerals amid local discussions.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Des Moines
Cold Remedy Recipe From Historic Pharmacist Ad
A vintage instruction promotes a cold remedy mixing whiskey glycerine and concentrated pine compound in half ounce bottles. It recommends shaking the bottle before each dose and taking a teaspoon to a tablespoon every four hours. The note notes drugsists obtain ingredients from wholesale houses and that Concentrated pine comes in labeled half ounce air tight bottles.
Not Having Any
A playful dialogue hints at flirtation and reluctance about romance as characters tease and debate boundaries.
Cure for Eczema Claims Dramatic Relief by Cuticura
Henry Searle of Little Rock Arkansas says a year of severe eczema resisted hospital care and many remedies until two or three applications of Cuticura Ointment followed by Cuticura Soap and Pills gave complete relief. Dates given October 8 and 10, 1907.
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Henry Searle
Little Rock
Ark
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Duty Society Owes to Unfortunates on Tuberculosis
Dr Woods Hutchinson of New York City argues that tuberculosis is largely a poor man’s disease. He says incipient patients can buy limited fresh air and cure, and that 65 percent of U S consumptives are too poor for treatment. Without sanitarium care, families suffer greater losses.
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Woods Hutchinson
New York City
United States
Woman Drives Through Tunis Salt Marsh Desert
The Shott Jerid salt marsh in southern Tunis is described as 1,200 feet deep in parts and known for swallowing caravans. French novelist Myriam Harry becomes the first woman to cross the area in a small automobile, marking a daring feat for explorers.
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Tunis
Shott Jerid
de Lesseps
Myriam Harry
Smoking and quarrels blamed in Pearson joke
A quip from Pearson's Weekly jokes about heart trouble caused by smoking and black eyes from meddling in others' affairs. The exchange uses a playful comparison to highlight common habits as triggers for bad outcomes.
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Newzance
Karmley
Pearson's Weekly
Anti LaGrippe Remedy Claims Efficacy
Western medical men report a whiskey based tonic as a preventative and cure for colds and lagrippe. Mix half pint whiskey with one ounce balmwort and two ounces glycerine. dose a tablespoonful three to six times daily.
Irreverent Advice and Patent Medicine Hooks
A fragment including marriage boasting, quips about romance and a collection of old time patent medicine promo lines. It mentions Hamlin’s Wizard Oil Perry Davis Painkiller and Lewis’ Single Binder cigars with price hints and casual aphorisms from Emerson.
Love of the Work Depends on Honest Effort and Skill
A speaker argues true job satisfaction comes from loving honest work done well. People without interest or integrity fail to love their tasks, while those who value quality gain contentment from performing their duties properly. The training program aims to cultivate intelligent, tasteful workers who find work attractive.
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Brandor Matthews
Resinol Proves Fast for Baby Skin in Three Weeks
A Sunbury mother touts Resinol for a baby's severe facial dermatitis. After months of failures with three physicians and multiple ointments, she pays 50 cents more and sees a dramatic improvement by the third week, claiming a complete cure and restored complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Clemmer
Sunbury
Capitalist’s Rise Noted in Ohio Town Alums Story
A proverb-like tale recalls a man now prospering in Ohio, described as a capitalist who has progressed through various lines. A curious moment highlights his new open-back shirt as a sign of modern fashion, when he joked to a friend in his room about his changing attire.
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Ohio
Forest talk sparks bold claim on conservation
A lecturer asserts no man in the audience has acted to stop forest destruction. A modest man in the back stands, announcing that he has shot woodpeckers, illustrating a conflicting stance on conservation.
Lung Balsam Sold In Drug Store Listings
An old advertisement notes lung balsam remedy named for cough relief sold in drug stores. One item lists 25 cents per unit, 600 units, and 81.00 per bottle. The fragment lacks clear dates or brands but reflects typical 19th or early 20th century catalog phrasing.
Doan's Kidney Pills Cited By Tipton Woman
Mrs Elizabeth Wolf of Tipton Missouri describes severe bladder inflammation and back pain before using Doan's Kidney Pills. After a few boxes she reports being cured and staying well. An old warning about a continental kingdom’s missing money and a joke about a cow closing with a pun are noted in the text.
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Elizabeth Wolf
W. Morgan St
Tipton
Doan
Doan’s
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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