Pioneer priest Mazzuchelli’s Iowa history unearthed in Milan volume
The Historical Society of Iowa reports discovery of Mazzuchelli’s Italian memoir from Milan 1844 chronicling his missions across early Iowa towns Galena Dubuque Davenport Muscatine and Iowa City. The work details church building, territorial politics, climate and trade, with maps and diocesan origins.
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E Historical Society
Iowa
City
Samuel ‘Mazzuchelli
Milan
America
United States of America
Maranchelli
Rome
Mississippi
Michigan
Prairie du Chien
Galena
Dubuque
Patrick Quigley
Wisconsin
Davenport
Bloomington
Territory of
Iowa City
Loras
Mazzuchelli
Burlington
United States
Shambaugh
Historical Society
Des Moines Plans Universal Sewing and Cooking in Schools
Des Moines superintendent W C Riddell argues sewing and cooking should become mandatory in all city schools to teach girls how to stretch a dollar and prepare home crafts. About 2000 girls already study the two subjects, with East High boasting the largest class.
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Des Moines
W. C. Riddell
Riddell
East High
Des Moines Trust Company Files Articles of Incorporation
Articles of incorporation for the Des Moines Trust Company were filed with Polk county recorder Mrs. Frank W. Dodson, adding another financial institution to the city’s roster.
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Des Moines Trust Company
Frank W. Dodson
Polk County Recorder
Beet Sugar Factory Near Clear Lake Gains Ground
With 350 of the 500 acres secured under contract for beet planting this year, construction of a beet sugar factory at Clear Lake is practically assured.
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Clear Lake
Hog weighs over 700 pounds in Greene area incident
Walter Preston of Greene butchered a hog for Will Flora. The animal weighed more than 700 pounds and would have fetched about $60 at current market prices.
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Walter Preston
Greene
Will Flora
Beautiful Church on the Prairie at Petersburg Dedication
A Gothic style Catholic church in Bremer township Delaware county on Petersburg’s prairie features three spires, massive arches, and 54 by 150 feet hall with 74 foot transepts. Built for about 85000 dollars, it uses Italian marble altars and mosaic inlays, funded by farmers and dedicated debt free.
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Petersburg
Bremer Township
Delaware County
Iowa Resources and the Iowa Market Potential
A Des Moines bulletin analyzes Iowa's resources noting a population of 2.3 million and per capita spending of at least 200 yearly. It cites farm implements valued at 64.5 million in 1904, Iowa as a central market for farm machinery and textiles, and predicts growth of local manufacturing and distribution within the state.
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Greater
Department of Commerce and Labor
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Great Southwest
Kansas City
United States
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Paderewski Supports Gifted American Boy in Need
The notable pianist Paderwski learned of a poor crippled boy with remarkable piano talent during an American tour. He offered to pay $60 monthly for two years to cover the student’s education costs in New York.
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Paderewski
Straightway
New York
King of Des Moines Retires After Forty Years at Rock Island
J L King of Des Moines retires from the Rock Island after forty years of continuous service. The railroad grants him a pension in recognition of faithful service.
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King of
Des Moines
Rock Island Railroad
High priced horse sale in Ottosen and Miller
Dr. Shipley of Ottosen sold his three year old trotting mare to F. C. Erickson of Miller for 1500 dollars.
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Dr. Shipley
Ottosen
F. C. Erickson
Miller
8. D
Woman Who Im Iowa Honors
The widow of Iowa governor Samuel J. Kirkwood lives in Iowa City in the old family home. She aided her husband during his governorship and later served at Washington as secretary of the interior. Her home holds pictures and relics, and she prefers Iowa City life. Kirkwood’s name has been proposed for Iowa's hall of fame for his Civil War and cabinet service. A separate note discusses crime detectives narrowing suspects by location and alibi, citing The Strand.
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Iowa
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Iowa City
Kirkwood
Lfe
Hawkeye
Garfield
Interior
National Capital
Washington
Gov. Kirkwood
Hall of Fame
Professor Leaves College to Manage Farm for Big Salary
An agricultural professor quits the college to take charge of a farm with a salary of three thousand dollars, leaving behind the book farmers who study soil scientifically. The writer suggests such practical experience can yield the most money in farming.
Suffered Terribly How Relief From Kidney Trouble Was Found
Mrs Hlizabeth Wolf of Tipton Mo says inflammation of the bladder reached a climax last spring and her back ached so she could hardly move yet after using Doan's Kidney Pills she was cured and has remained well since. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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Hlizabeth Wolf
W. Morgan St
Tipton
Doan
Foster. Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Descendants Explain Who They Are to Johnny
Grandad describes descendants as people who come after us. Johnny asks about the baker and the milkmen as examples of Mary's descendants.
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Johnny
Grandad
Mary
Remarkable Cure of Eczema by Cuticura Remedies
A Brooklyn reader recounts how Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent cleared a child’s eczema after five years of itching and sleepless nights. The testimonial notes dramatic improvement from use and shares a 1909 dated photo, crediting Mrs. H Kiernan and detailing prior doctor attempts.
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H. Kiernan
Quincy St
Brooklyn
Parkington Declares Bold Quest After Rejection
Percy Parkington vows to conquer the world and make his name known after Miss Muriel Muggins rebuffs him. He declares he will fight and win, seeking riches and fame, while she coolly retorts he may try again after his feats.
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Percy Parkington
Miss Muriel Muggins
Miss Muggins
Percy
Mr. Parkington
Calendar lesson on divisions of time from a classroom scene
A teacher asks about time divisions as young girls in a boarding house study. A little girl answers with a humorous, if garbled, sequence naming days and foods, reflecting playful classroom dialogue from Youehs's Companion.
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Youehs
Hard to Drop But Many Drop It
A California wife describes switching from coffee to Postum to cure insomnia and nervous strain. She notes weight gain after quitting coffee and reports her husband slept better after stopping coffee, attributing health improvements to Postum. A reader letter promotes The Road to Wellville and the slogan There’s a Reason.
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Calif
Java
Postum
Wellville
French-Canadian homesteader builds vast Saskatchewan farm empire
ER A Guillemin arrived in Canada in 1891 with little money and now owns fifty quarter sections of land worth about $8,000 acres. He expanded steadily, bought land at $3 an acre, and built a thriving operation growing wheat oats and barley. This year he threshing 60 000 bushels with a machine paid for itself, while weather and crops remained strong.
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Canada
A. Guillemin
Forget
Saskatchewan
Mr. Guillemin
Guillemin
Laxative Bromide Quinine Ad Featured Signature
The fragment mentions LAXATIVIO BROMO QUININE and WB signature W.GROVA used worldwide to cure a cold in one day. It cites a quote about learning to work cheerfully attributed to Cowen, implying a promotional or testimonial ad with a famous sounding endorsement.
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WB. W.grova
Pleasant Figs and Elixir of Senna Syrup Advertisement
A vintage drug advertisement promotes a soothing fig syrup and senna elixir claiming health benefits without adverse effects. It emphasizes California fig syrup as the base and urges purchase from reputable druggists at fifty cents per bottle, with the California Fig Syrup Co. name clearly printed on each package.
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California
California Fig Syrup Co
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NEW. Banking Institution
Petersburg Catholic Church
London
Jane Kirkwood
Cowen
Howard Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
Ingersoll
Lewis
Dks
Ie Toy
Mrs. W
Guarat
Alley
New Madrid
N. Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Watson FE. Coleman
Washington, D.C
Schirmer’s
Household Series OF Music Books
Asi Cowen
deKoven Godard
d'Hardelot
Hawley
Nevin
Somesset
Strelezki
Thomas
Tosti
Behrend
deKover Grerh
Hildach
Molloy
Needhan Sullivan
Temsle
Tilson
Piano Galaxy A
Chaminade
Higar
Gabriel-Marie
Godard
Qregh
Karganof
Luck
Meyer
G. Schirmer
Mason Fenwick & Lawrence
Wst
Thompson
Chicago
Binkley Medical CO
DEPT
Nappanee, Ind
Reil
Parker
Allen
Rio
Mall
Jpallhn. Dept. Alst
Paul Minn
Putnam
Coles
Atonroe Drug CO
Quincey
Wlinols
Glifornia
St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Baltimore, Md
Resinol Chemical Company
Baltimore
Standard Oil Company Incorporated
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