Torrens System Debate Returns to Iowa Legislature
A stalled Torrens land registration measure in Iowa’s last general assembly drew little time for study. Minnesota and Winnipeg show varying success with Torrens. Pennsylvania’s report cites benefits and cost structure. The piece also covers court tests on state duties, bids for an epileptic colony at Woodward, and other state business.
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General Assembly
Iowa
Winnipeg
U.S
Des Moines
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Union
State Board of Control
Woodward
Thirty-sixth General Assembly
Humble man tires of war news and domestic tyranny
A middle aged man reads the evening paper on a city car and sighs at war dispatches his wife will read at home. He fears she will blame him for all war lies and demands the editor or he sign a pledge to quit lying about the war or lose his livelihood.
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Petrograd
France
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Muffling the Third Party Officer to Read a Private Letter
In this London opinion piece a corporal asks an officer to read a private letter from a girl and the officer agrees while asking to stuff cotton wool in his ears. The dialogue satirizes censorship and privacy in wartime correspondence.
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London
The Diplomat Apology Exchange Conversation
A brief dialogue shows a man seeking forgiveness while asking for the reason behind the offense. The woman questions the need for apology and offers no immediate resolution.
Perfectly Pardonable Political Ponderings Referenced by Judge
A quip on women's political strength is attributed to a judge, debating if women could pursue crown power, with a playful reply about trying it on. The piece contrasts this with a courtroom moment where a police judge questions a suspect. A jokey line links rubber-soled shoes to sore feet as proof of innocence.
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Supreme Court
Guaranty & Surety Company
R. P. Howell
District Court
Iowa County
Insurance Commissioner
Hke Caesar
Thomas
Youngstown
Duke Outwits Duke in Defiant Dinner Cruller
On the eve of Henri II at the Francais, the author pressed the Duc d Orléans to attend the play. The duke declined, boasting of a Palais Royal dinner for twenty or thirty princes. The author suggested rescheduling, and the duke yielded after a staged seating plan was arranged.
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Dumas
Henri II
Duca d
Orleans
Palais Royal
Henry III
Spreading Cheer In Transit Advice From a Train Desk
A set of cheerful maxims urges readers to laugh more, hide troubles, and share kindness. It counsels smiling at friends, avoiding public discomfort, and seizing chances to help others since life is brief. It warns against croaking and nagging and promotes personal tact and consideration.
Bloodhound Misconceptions Clarified as Passive Tracker
A historical note explains the bloodhound is not a fighter but a tracker whose role is to locate a hunted person or drive game to cover. It contrasts street myths from Uncle Tom's Cabin depictions and cites a police dog story of a bloodhound seeking officers, causing chaos as they fled.
Public Health Work Needs Stronger Community Support
Dr J W Kerr assistant surgeon general cites weak public health work in rural districts and low pay as barriers. He credits Maryland New York and Massachusetts sanitary districts for progress and urges physicians to push and participate more in public health efforts.
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Americas
J. W. Kerr
Washington, D. C
United States Public Health Service
Kerr
Maryland
New York
Massachusetts
Doctor Kerr
Crusoe in 33 Languages Extends The Tale Worldwide
An article in Strand Magazine notes W. S. Lloyd of Philadelphia has spent years collecting editions of Robinson Crusoe. His agents seek almost all editions, including Latin and Greek versions, totaling 33 languages with Arabic Persian Turkish and Hebrew among them. A first folio of Defoe’s work remains undiscovered by his collection.
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Defoe
American False Limb Boom in Austrian Hospitals
An American doctor showcased artificial limbs at the Imperial Society of Austrian Doctors. A patient who lost limbs in an electrical explosion in the United States, fitted with American artificial limbs, returns to Austria able to work. He is sent to Austrian hospitals to advise injured soldiers on using artificial limbs.
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Europe
Eisenberg
Imperial Society of
United States
Austria
Wise Hubby Quip Reveals Marital Confidence
A short, humorous exchange shows a wife asserting her husband never lies. She notes his claim that she has not aged since marriage and suggests trust would fail if he lied about that. The dialogue highlights playful marital banter and belief in honesty.
Forgiveness Through Calvary and Faithful Fear
The piece explains sins transgression, sin, and iniquity and how God forgives, covers, and does not impute them. It links Calvary's atonement to pardon and cites Luther Wesley and Spurgeon as witnesses. A General Havelock anecdote reinforces the message that forgiveness transforms and inspires reverent fear.
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Nathan
David
God
Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Christ
Havelock
Johnstone
Do the Best You Can and Look Not Back
The speaker vows to persevere despite rough field conditions and weak tools, trusting in steadfast effort and faith. He emphasizes moving forward and not dwelling on failure. The message centers on perseverance, duty, and spiritual resolve.
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Torrens
H. M. Hayner
Marengo
Office of Insurance Commissioner
J. H. Allen
State House
W. 5. Allen
Ora Williams
George Newcomb
Creston
State
Pharmacy Commission
Polk County
George Cosson
United States Supreme Court
Clark
Edwin Hawley
Minneapolis & St Louis Railroad
Hawley
Minneapolis & St. Louis
State Board of Health
G. A. Sumner
Sumner
A. E. Kepford
Henry Albert
Iowa City
Executive Council
W. B. Barney
Dairy and Food
F. S. Shaw
United States Department of Agriculture
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Iowa Commission
Chittenden & Eastman Company
Burlington
Fort Madison Penitentiary
San Francisco
Exposition
Clarke
Lee
Osceola
Lee County
Food and Dairy Department
Department of Justice
Washington County
Senate
Atlantic City
Warsaw
Liberty Bell
Philadelphia
Hugh T. Drake
England
Peace
the Cross
Calvary
Luther
John Wesley
Spurgeon
Luthor
Wesley
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