Beauty and Youth Through Mind and Food Science
A chalkboard of health explains beauty as a function of mind and diet. It argues that shaping thought and choosing foods such as olive oil, coarse breads, fruit sugars, and plenty of water can delay aging, sharpen memory, and sustain a rosy complexion. It cites prenatal development, arterial health, and lifestyle factors from workers to professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Illinois
Lillie Langtry
Shakespeare
Cleopatra
Cremation Rates Rise in Great Britain 1906 1907
Cremation in Great Britain increased in 1906 to 732 from the prior year by 1388, with 705 cremations recorded in 1907. There were 13 crematories, six municipal, and the practice remains largely limited to the intellectually distinguished. Public fear of being buried alive persists, with some people arranging in wills that a doctor may act to end life.
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Great Britain
Dr O W Woodard of Nashua Dies of Typhoid
Dr O W Woodard a prominent young physician in Nashua died after an eight week battle with typhoid fever at the home of Dr P H Stuart. He came to Nashua a year ago from Grinnell to practice medicine and was cared for by his fiancée Miss Lillian Riggles a trained nurse summoned from Idaho.
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O. W. Woodard
Nashua
P. H. Stuart
Woodard
Grinneh
Stuart
Lillian Riggles
Idaho
Peas Consignment Seized by Federal Agents
Dr. A Brown of Des Moines seized nine hundred cases of canned peas totaling 21 600 cans from Smith Brothers and Burdock Co and Wisconsin Pea Canning Co Manitowoc Wis under the pure food and drugs law for mislabeling two pounds per can as twenty four ounces each in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
A. Brown
Des Moines
United States Department of Agriculture
Smith Brothers and Burdock Company
Wisconsin Pea Canning Company
Manitowoc
Wis
University Expedition Aims at Layson Islands Collection
A university sponsored voyage to the Layson islands in the Pacific seeks to secure specimens drawings and information to reproduce the islands in miniature. Interest and contributions pour in from across the country including Maine residents.
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Iowa City
Layson Islands
Pacific Ocean
Maine
Water Rates Cut In Half By Iowa City Council
The city council ordered the city solicitor to draft an ordinance reducing water rates 50 percent for private consumers after the water company failed to fix the water situation. Chemical tests showed the city water had been unfit to drink for months.
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Iowa City
Unknown man killed by freight train at Osceola crossing
An unidentified man about 25 years old, well dressed and carrying a grip, was killed at the Great Western crossing near Osceola. He had just alighted from passenger No. 9, walked along the north track, and was struck by an eastbound freight after stepping into its path. The body was mangled beyond recognition.
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Osceola
Great Western Crossing
Dubuque Grants Street Vacations and US Fruit Warehouse Plan
The Dubuque city council approved vacating streets and granting tax exemptions for United Fruit to build a $100000 warehouse employing 65 people. The project would make Dubuque the northwest distributing point with a $65000 annual payroll.
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Dubuque
United Fruit Company
Northwest
Peterson Heat Water Co Survives Sheriff Sale
The Peterson Heat Light and Water company faced foreclosure for 163.25 by A. E. Snorthill, but director Hiram Draper of Chicago settled the claim at the courthouse before the sale began.
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Sheriff's Hammer
Marshalltown
Peterson Heat, Light and Water Company
Des Moines
A. E. Snorthill
Hiram Draper
Chicago
Court House
Progressive Poultry Breeders Exhibit Opens at Belle Plaine
The first annual exhibition of the Progressive Poultry Breeders association closed at Belle Plaine with about 300 birds entered. Notable entries included a daughter of Peggy the famed $10,000 prize hen scoring 98, while Bullet scored 96.
Big Land Transfer At Auction Near St Anthony
F L Meeker, as referee, sold 239.41 acres near St Anthony for 30288. The estate of James Dunn Jr of St Anthony settled a dispute between the widow and other heirs.
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Marshalltown
F. L. Meeker
St. Anthony
James Dunn, Jr
Good Roads Topic Grips Murray Convention
The Murray good roads convention sparked renewed interest in highway improvements. D Ward King of Missouri, originator of the King road drag, addressed the meeting, highlighting ongoing efforts to advance Iowa road construction and maintenance.
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Iowa
Murray
D. Ward King
Missouri
Missing Druggist Found Burlington
Local police locate W. H. Malnix druggist from Potwin Kansas who had been missing and spent time in the city unbeknownst to his employers.
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Burlington
W. H. Malnix
Potwin
Kas
Revival Planned At Mason City Congregational Church
Union revival meetings are underway at the Congregational church in Mason City with Rev. C C Smith of Chicago a well known evangelist in charge. He is assisted by Rev. Mr Lopez who handles the singing professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Congregational Church
C. C. Smith
Chicago
Mr. Lopez
Cement Plant to Resume in Mason City
The Northwestern States Portland Cement factory in Mason City, closed since December 1 for extensive repairs and enlargement, will start up soon.
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Mason City
Northwestern States
Portland Cement
Farmers Grain Dealers Elect Iowa Officers at Sioux City Meet
About 1500 members of the Farmers Grain Dealers association of Iowa gathered in Sioux City for their annual convention. Officers elected include President J H Brown of Rockwell City and Vice Presidents B Hathaway Pierson J W Hagans Barnum. Directors named include Ruthven Barnum Moeller Sioux Center Foley Melvin McManus Dougherty Mereness Glidden Hathaway Pierson. The group moves toward a cooperative insurance company to protect elevators and endorses federal grain inspection and reciprocal demurrage, with opposition to centralizing schools.
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Sioux City
Farmers’ Grain Dealers’ Association of Iowa
J. H. Brown
Rockwell City
B. Hathaway
Pierson
J. W. Hagans
Barnum
C. C. Messerole
Gowrie
F. H. Gorman
Dougherty
John Ruthven
Ruthven
Hans Moeller
Sioux Center
Fair Managers Unite Organizes Iowa Association
The Interstate Association of Fair Managers is formed in Mason City led by T. H. Wadsworth of Algona as president and W. B. Clark of Marshalltown as vice president with C. H. Barber of Mason City as secretary treasurer. The group aims to align fair dates and attract better attractions across Marshalltown Eldora Algona Mason City Osage Charles City Hampton Austin Albert Lea and Nashua.
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Fair Managers
Mason City
Interstate Association of Fair Managers
T. H. Wadsworth
Algona
W. B. Clark
Marshalltown
C. H. Barber
Eldora
Osage
Charles City
Hampton
Austin
Albert Lea
Nashua
Gypsum Company Reopens Fort Dodge Office
United States Gypsum company leaders in Chicago have decided to reopen Fort Dodge offices to handle Iowa business. The firm’s general offices have moved from Fort Dodge to Chicago, then back, and two years ago shifted again to Minneapolis where they remain.
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Fort Dodge
United States Gypsum Company
Chicago
Iowa
Minneapolis
Fort Dodge Plans New Theater If Rebuilt Plans Fall
Fort Dodge moves to erect a $50,000 theater in spring if the Des Moines Life Insurance Company does not rebuild the Midland structure. John Schaupp, Fort Dodge financier, says he will begin by March and create a playhouse that would be a credit to the city.
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Fort Dodge
Des Moines Life Insurance Company
John Schaupp
Schaupp
Child Dies After Falling Into Puddle Near Dainsville
A small puddle of water and mud near the Kopecky home in Leon area claimed the life of their unnamed young son. The child, playing unseen, was discovered by the mother face down in the puddle.
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Leon
Two Bluffs Men Drown At Lake Manawa Hunt
Two local businessmen Tom Kendall and J. W. Mergen disappeared after a hunting trip on Lake Manawa. A hat linked to Mergen was found afloat near an overturned boat as search parties drag the lake for the missing men.
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Two Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Manawa
Tom Kendall
J. W. Mergen
Mergen
Attack on Pearl Robbins by Masked Men Near Osceola
Pearl Robbins aged 17 was assaulted by two masked men on the way home from the opera house. One used a club while the other grabbed his collar. He fled to his home where he was hysterical and convulsed for a day, doctors fearing a doubtful recovery. The incident is described as being scared almost to death.
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Osceola
Pearl Robbins
Opera House
Pearl
Robberies Reported at Oelwein Grocery Stores
Two Oelwein grocery stores were entered and all cash on hand was taken. Sachtleben and Gremmels lost about $20, while J. F. Ridler’s store lost $15. The doors were found open and thieves gained entry with skeleton keys.
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Oelwein
Sachtleben
Gremmels
J. F. Ridler
Fire Threatens Iowa Central Shops In Marshalltown
Blaze discovered under roof of boiler department at Iowa Central shops in Marshalltown. Prompt work confined flames to boiler shops with little damage. Loss fully covered by insurance.
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Marshalltown
Iowa Central
Cupid’s year marks rising marriage licenses in Des Moines
Since January 1, 128 couples were sent to the license clerk at the courthouse. This compares with last year when 2 licenses were issued in the same period, a rise of 36 from the 1908 record.
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Dan Cupid
Des Moines
Danny Cupid
Court House
Wapello Loses Button Factory Hope Fades for Plant
The Wapello button factory ceases operations due to no suitable buildings. A petition is circulated to raise funds to erect a new building to resume factory work.
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Wapello
New Wave Motor Invented Demonstrated at Atlantic City
Atlantic City authorities showcase William Snee of Pittsburg wave motors that power light and heat. Two 61 ton turbines installed at Young's pier produce illumination for the pier and beach while tests show amphibious operation and wind sensitivity exceeding anemometers. Government interest follows from claims of durable, wind resistant performance.
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William Snee
Pittsburg
Atlantic City
Wheeler National Monument Aims to Rival Yellowstone
Denver report explains the Wheeler National Monument created by President Roosevelt to preserve pale yellow sandstone formations near Wagon Wheel Gap Colorado. The elevated 11500-foot site near the Continental Divide features castles towers and grotesque figures offering a unique panorama. Named for Lieutenant Wheeler, the monument rests under the 1906 Antiquities Act authority.
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Denver
Col
Wheeler National Monument
United States
Roosevelt
Yellowstone National Park
Royal Gorge
Grand Canyon
Arkansas
Utah
Wagon Wheel Gap
Rocky Mountains
Lieut
Wheeler
Congress
In the Balance Mr Briggins Charms Or Offends Society
Miss Sweet notes Mr Briggins habit of rude sarcasm while Miss Cayenne agrees. They wonder if his behavior will earn him a place as a social bore or a social lion.
President Roosevelt urges federal action on dependent children
Roosevelt urges Congress to pass laws creating a federal children's bureau and to require accurate national data on dependent children. He cites a 1909 conference with leaders from states and religious groups and calls for home care for neglected children, cottage-style institutions, and stringent oversight of child care agencies. He argues national standards will lead to better child protection nationwide.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Census Bureau
Children’s Bureau
Board of Charities
Bookworms and the germs living in long stored books
The passage discusses how books kept for long periods in libraries and similar places serve as habitats for germs and microbes. It notes the lingering microbial presence in aged volumes and implies implications for library hygiene.
The Tartars Manners at Dining Invites Lead by Ear
A historical note describes Tartar hospitality as inviting guests to dine with an unusual gesture. The host takes the visitor by the ear and guides him to the table, illustrating a strict yet formal dining custom.
Lucullus Paradox Dinner Gag Stirs Roman Banter
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch note recalls Lucullus at a famous dinner telling a paradox. The guests react with amused consent, one quip about a liver turning from poor to good, then the party ends with hearty backslaps in Roman fashion.
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Lucullus
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Conceited Hussy
Evelyn and George banter about flattery and vanity in a witty exchange. Evelyn teases George for praising others while he defends a claim of rare perfection in eyes and charm. The dialogue reads as light theatrical banter with a teasing tone.
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Evelyn
George
Exceptional Equipment Behind Genuine Syrup of Figs and Senna
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the result of its chemists science and plant extracts. It stresses that only the genuine product uses its original method and urges buyers to verify the full company name on the package to avoid imitations.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Excerpt in 1886 Toledo
Frank J. Cheney sworn to pay $100 for every case of catarrh cured or not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Advertisement notes internal use and blood mucous action. Firm F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo O. Notary seal dated December 6 1886. Bold claim and testimonials invitation.
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Frank J. Cheney
F. J.cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. D
A. A. W. Gleason
F. J. Cheney & CO
He Wins Either Way
The exchange centers on a husband and wife debating attendance at a party while the wife risks pneumonia. The husband refuses to advise her, arguing she will die whether she goes or stays, framing a moral dilemma about choosing between health and social obligation.
Brown's Bronchial Traches Boxed Cough Remedy
Advert says Hoarseness and Coughs ease with Brown's Bronchial Traches at 25 cents a box. Samples offered free by John I Brown & Son Boston Mass. Attacked stereotype claiming women are too talkative if they spoke their minds.
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Brown
John I. Brown & Son
Boston
Mass
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Howard Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
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Baltimore
Lydia I. Pinkham
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