Noted men attend meeting at Iowa State College
Des Moines Iowa State College at Ames hosts a two week conference drawing leaders from farming social work and government to promote rural life reform. Notables like James Wilson Ernest Thompson Seton Luther Gulick and Henry Wallace attended while lectures on agriculture and rural policy were delivered.
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Des Moines
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Rural Life Conference
Ernest Thompson Seton
Boy Scouts of America
Luther Gulick
New York City
Henry Wallace
James Wilson
Wilson
Tama County
Stories of U S Fleet on Duty at Vera Cruz Port
Vera Cruz dispatch recounts how five months before the landing the New Jersey surveyed the city for defense planing streets and towers. Marines and sailors faced snipers on rooftops while the fleet prepared for a potential siege and guards patrolled the harbor amid tense anticipation.
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U. S
Vera Cruz
Mexico
New Jersey
Ead
Lfe
Plaza d'Cathedral
Washington
San Juan del Ulua
Maine
Rhode Island
Prairie
Naval Academy
Sabanas
Huerta
Lieut. C. D. Barrett
Washington socialite’s son recovers $16,000 necklace
Vincent Walsh McLean, son of Edward B. McLean of Washington, recovered his mother Mrs McLean’s £16,000 necklace lost at the Devon horse show. After a search by her party along the track and boards, the boy shouted “Here tis” and produced the jewel from the sand.
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Philadelphia
Vincent Beal Walsh McLean
Edward B. McLean
Washington
Devon
DOUBLES BIG GOULD ESTATE
New York report says under George J. Gould the Jay Gould estate more than doubled in value since the widow’s death. Edwin Howard and Helen Gould are co trustees. The estate lent Missouri Pacific up to 20 million to stave off receivership in 1894.
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New York
George J. Gould
Jay Gould
Goulds
Gould
Edwin, Howard
Helen Gould
Missouri Pacific
Gems on display delight Mrs McLean
Mrs. McLean expressed overwhelming joy at the string of gems during the afternoon event. She smiled as onlookers admired the collection and praised its craftsmanship.
Policewoman Afraid to Go Home in the Dark
Chicago report says Mrs Mary C Oconnell policewoman fears returning home after shifts and relies on a policeman to escort her when work runs late.
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Chicago
Mary C. O’connell
Truth Untouched by Outward Hands
A brief quotation notes that truth remains impervious to external alteration much like a sunbeam, attributed to Milton.
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Milton
Wilson Predicts Business Boom
President Wilson argues that final passage of the administration program and anti trust bills will unleash a historic U S business boom. He cites tariff, currency reform, and trust legislation as steps toward stability and prosperity, urging Congress not to delay.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Wilson
New York
Virginia
White House
Friends of Business
Hidden Drawer Request Sparks Bureau Humor
A shy joke references a secret compartment as a clever answer to space woes. A man asks for a bureau with a hidden drawer to store a few clothes. The response jokes about hiding a wife, then clarifies the need is simply extra closet space.
Never too old to lewn tango proves miss Cayenne
A witty exchange threads through a society column as Miss Cayenne refutes the idea of age limits until the tango’s vogue. The piece captures social banter about youth, fashion, and dancing trend.
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Miss Cayenne
Forbearance Explained in a Domestic Exchange
A witty exchange contrasts a husband’s gentle disposition with a wife’s skepticism about his energy and industry. The busy woman dismisses his claim of forbearance by noting his supposed lack of vigor to harm anything, highlighting a humorous domestic dynamic.
Mrs Neurich House and Husband Reported Too
A fragment from a Judae exchange notes that Mrs Neurich has had her house renovated and her husband has undergone repeated renovations or changes. The brief implies ongoing alteration and personal involvement.
Golden Rule and business clash insights by Henry Howland
A Chicago businessman argues that the golden rule cannot guide business practices. He warns that true brotherly love and kindness do not fit commerce urging return to plow and fields, yet asks if growth and honor persist in businesstoday.
Doctor’s Reluctant Break Sparks Community Concern
The physician, urged by his wife to rest after years of uninterrupted service, refuses to leave town citing fears that patients would suffer and his practice would collapse. Neighbors observe his tireless dedication.
Forgetful wedding leads to light hearted registry mix up
A bridegroom reassures the bride after a rushed apartment move revealing a mistaken belief about registration. The couple recalls registering months ago and assumes no new registration is required until next fall. The scene ends with calm humor rather than alarm.
The Thing for Her to Do
A brief quip from New York recalls a man selling his wife’s shoes for beer. The joke ends with the line that she should wear his shoes and kick him, delivering a sharp domestic jab in a compact joke format.
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New York
No Cause to Complain At Eleven OClock Warning
A dialogue mix of town talk and sarcasm about a night rule. A character named Vather warns guests not to stay past eleven while another dismisses the limit, hinting at conflicted interests with an electric company stake. The snippet captures local tone and social tensions.
His Resolutions and the Town's Mocking Fight
A man in our town vows to drink no more to protect his constitution. For a week he avoids Hig Ups from Skier, then decides to let his constitution ficker again, reflecting on restraint and habit.
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Ilis Constitution
Practical husband collects material for lecture on wedding trip
The wife notes her husband is practical and focused on his work. She recalls how during their wedding trip he spent most of his time gathering material for a new lecture, showing his prioritization of professional needs.
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Iam
Clarke
Emory H. English
General Assembly
English
Governor Clarke
House
Polk County
Iowa
The Truth About It English Humor Clash
The piece discusses how English people may not grasp American humor. It argues the humor targets the English rather than Americans and suggests cultural differences shape comedy perception.
Great Men Return in Death Delayed Reverie
A father questions why the illustrious are remembered only after death. He explains the paradox that true greatness often lies hidden until a life ends, suggesting posterity reveals what the living overlook. The dialogue probes fame, memory, and the value of legacy.
Carrying It Too Far In Unearthed Exchange
A clipped wartime style exchange notes the railroad overcapitalization claim. It jokes about a president dying from water on the brain as a satirical mock report, reflecting period concerns and humor.
The Pup and the Root on Wall Street
A short note suggests money as the root of all evil and Wall Street as the pup clinging to St. Henry Howland.
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Wall Street
Senator Sorghum Teases Retirement Rumor
A friend suggests retirement, and Senator Sorghum confirms he planted the rumor among constituents as a feeler. He notes the reaction was surprisingly enthusiastic, hinting it may become true.
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Sorghum
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