How the Turks Checked Bulgars in the Balkan War
Frederick Palmer describes Ottoman defense and Bulgarian offensives around Adrianople, Kirk-Kilisseh, Lule Burgas, and Tchatalja. He notes Bulgarian determination, Turkish resilience, and the strategic significance of Adrianople as the turning point and bargaining chip in the campaign.
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Frederick Palmer
Chicago Record-Herald
Adrianople
Bonaparte
Caesar
Egypt
Babylon
Nineveh
Kumanova
Scutari
Bulgaria
Europe
Constantinople
Thrace
Kirk-Killisseh
Losengrade
Sofia- Constantinople
Yamboli
Demetrieff
Kirk-Kilisseh
Nazim Pasha
Lule Burgas
Bunnarhissar
Yalu
Mukden
Lee
Richmond
Deretrieff
Mustapha Pasha
Tchatalja
Iowa Sugar Beets and Broad State Progress Featured
The piece argues Iowa counties show high sugar beet potential with Waverly factory prosperity. wages and beet payments boost local economy. It notes varied topics from leper transport costs and road planning to parcels post and parole petitions, highlighting state growth efforts and public notices.
Let Him Cultivate Patience and a Pastor’s Car Gift
In a southwest church a donation of an automobile to its pastor is reported. The article notes hope that congregation members avoid witnessing the first use of the crank handle on the elbow, a humorous relic of the gift.
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Thoreau
That Terrible Habit of Work Cartoon Quote
A Boston Transcript cartoon caption contrasts laziness and work ethic with a joke about choosing an automobile over a trolley. Dinny jokes about preferring work to idleness, highlighting a humor piece on labor.
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Pat
Boston Transcript
English wit tours New York says older stories, newer wine
An English wit of reputation visiting New York remarks after a dinner that he has never heard older stories nor drank newer wine in his life, noting the evening’s excellence.
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New York
Tenacious Woman Holds Family Together At Home
A portrait of a woman managing multiple roles at once including keeping her temper, running the household, cooking, staying youthful, and maintaining her marriage amid daily pressures. The piece highlights steadfast effort and resilience.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians Knew Earth Was Round
The article argues that long before Columbus, Greek and Egyptian philosophers supported the idea of a spherical Earth. It claims they anticipated Columbus by over sixteen centuries and possessed advanced knowledge of eclipses and lunar motions.
Seemingly Good Evidence Confirms A Happy Union
A father reveals he tried to discourage his son from marrying, yet the son remains confident in his choice and vows. The exchange suggests the couple’s marriage appears stable despite outside doubts.
Deneb and the Bright Star Question
In a child’s playful exchange a boy asks how the bright star over the crossroads is named Deneb. He wonders how such a far star’s identity can be known, prompting a curious dialogue about astronomy.
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Bobby
Deneb
Guarded counsel urged before speaking in truth
A note emphasizes restraint and honesty, advising silence until one holds something true to say. It counsels avoiding pursuit of reward and promotes speaking with undivided focus on truth.
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Carlyle
Iowa Dairy State Leads in U S Census Overview
After the holiday recess the Senate is expected to begin an inquiry into the present dairy system. Census figures place Iowa high in butter production on farms and in factories, second in the nation behind Wisconsin, with Minnesota third. Iowa also ranks among top dairy states by total farm production value.
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State Board of Control and Superintendents of
Gifford S. Robinson
Iowa Board
Judge Robinson
State Food and Dairy Inspector
Iowa
Woodbury County
Senate
Washington D. C
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Union
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New York
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Town
American Federation of Labor
Ouster proceedings begun against Harlan mayor
Des Moines. Attorney General Cosson files ouster in Shelby county district court against Mayor W. Baughn of Harlan. Petition seeks an outside judge. Mayor allegedly appeared intoxicated on a Chautauqua day and refused duties. Complaints by Tarian citizens prompted the action under the Gogsson law.
Let Contract for Ditch in Hamilton and Story Counties
Hamilton and Story counties boards let the Phillips joint ditch No 188 contract for 26486 dollars. The successful bid came in 3600 dollars under the estimated cost. The ditch runs in southern Tama county and the northern part of Story county.
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Webster City
Prupervisors
Hamilton
Story Counties
Tamillon County
Story County
Monroe Farmer Killed in Dunrewh Accident
An accident near Dunrewh killed Mr. T Hardin age about 44 and fatally injured his companion George Thomason. Hardin’s team ran away after missing a bridge and tumbling over an embankment. Relatives of all involved are unknown.
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Monroe Farmer
Monroe
Dunrewh
Hardin
Ejected Man Sues Fairfield Theater for $2000 Over Color
FE H Toskins, colored, sues the Orpheum Theater Co of Fairfield claiming he was barred from writing on the main floor due to his race and was forcibly removed, seeking $2000 in damages.
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Fort Madison
FE. H. Toskins
Orpheum Theater Company
Fairfield
Lad Sent to Eldora for Coal Office Theft
Alex Perrin, 11, accused of breaking into the Coyle Coal office, smashing the money drawer with an ax, and taking $84 plus checks. He was sentenced to years at the Iowa Industrial School in Eldora Mason City.
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Herman Hirschfield
Centerville
Bay City
Mich
George Cornson
Board of Health of
Michigan
Hirschfield
Bayalty
Lad
Eldora
Mason City
Alex Perrin
Coyle Coal Company
Iowa
Nat Ildora
Iowa Veteran Found Dead in Connell Bluffs Yard
Clark Patton a Civil War veteran aged 65 was found dead in his Connell Bluffs yard on Thursday. He apparently fell and died from exposure after being unable to rise.
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Iowa
Connell Bluffs
Clark Patton
Connell
University Delegation Sends Cosmopolitan Club Member
Members of the Cosmopolitan Club at the University of Iowa announced that Bose, a resident of Calcutta, India, will represent the Iowa club in Philadelphia as their delegate.
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University
Towa City
Cosmopolitan Club
University of Iowa
Bose
Calcutta
India
Philadelphia
Iowa Club
Boy Fatally Shot at Summit Lake
Clyde Jones aged 12 son of Auctioneer George Jones was seriously and perhaps fatally shot by a boy companion during a shooting at a tum retreat at Summit Lake with several friends.
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Creston
Summit Lake
Clyde Jones
George Jones
Christmas Burns Prove Fatal
Helen Iola Hering three years old died in Council Bluffs from burns received on Christmas. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Hering of McClelland. The tragedy occurred at a hospital in Council Bluffs where she had been treated for injuries.
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Council Bluffs
Helen Iola Hering
George H. Hering
McClelland
Railroad Lease Rumor Ties Iowa City Muscatine Interurban Plan
A rumor claims the Rock Island railroad may lease tracks from Lone Tree to Muscatine to the Iowa City Muscatine Interurban, promoted by Smith Cows Interests of Cedar Rapids. The Rock Island allegedly prefers Lone Tree route to West Liberty, fearing loss of steam road business.
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Iowa City
Rock Island Railroad
Lone Tree
Muscatine
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