Liberal Education Urged for Farmers at Des Moines Veterinarians Meet
Des Moines Feb 21. Dr J H McLeod urged a broader farmer education to curb tuberculosis among livestock and boost reporting of cases. The Iowa Veterinary association discussed pneumonia in sheep, drug quality, milk adulteration, and butter impurities with experts from Ames and Kansas City. New officers were elected F H Nieman Marshalltown president and H B Treman Rockwell City first vice president. Des Moines will host next year’s convention. Nickson Wins Prairie City Postmaster Job After Family Tie Campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. H. McLeod
State Veterinary Association
G. M. Walrod
S. Beattie
George Judish
Ames
Chitteck
Amés
S. S. Stewart
Kansas City Veterinary College
Iowa Veterinary Association
Phil Kell
D. M. Campbell
Topeka
Kan
R. P. Lyman
Kansas City
National Veterinary Association
L. H. Pammell
H. B. Bauman
F. H. Nieman
Marshalltown
H. B. Treman
Rockwell City
Storm Lake
H. C. Simpson
R. R. Dykstra
A. B. Bauman
Fort Dodge
Gift of Lincoln Portrait Shown at Mason City Event
Mrs. Della R. Henry of Kansas City presented the Sons of Veterans Memorial university with a life size St Gaudens portrait of Abraham Lincoln during Lincoln's birthday ceremonies. She spoke for 50,000 women of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, praising Lincoln as a symbol of patriotism and urging students to emulate his character and achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Mason City
Della R. Henry
Kansas City
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans Memorial University
St. Gaudens
Abraham Lincoln
Mason
Union
Bigamist Indicted in Johnson County Grand Jury Term
Iowa City officials report five indictments by the Johnson county grand jury. Herman Boyer is named as an alleged bigamist and George L. Wise as a self confessed forger. The other three defendants remain at large and were not apprehended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigamist
Iowa City
Johnson County
Howell
Herman Boyer
George L. Wise
Goldman Heads Iowa Clothiers
Cedar Rapids The Town Retail Clothiers association unanimously re elected officers President M D Goldman Des Moines Vice President W H McCammon Perry Secretary Treasurer C E Wry Forest City
Judge Brannan Dies in Muscatine Jurist of Old Town Passes
Judge William K. Brannan, a noted figure among Muscatine jurists, died at his home after a lingering illness. He had been in an unconscious state for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Brannan
Muscatine
William K. Brannan
Old Town
Conscience Fund Opens in Columbus Junction Chautauqua
The Columbus Junction Chautauqua secretary started a conscience fund after receiving a letter from an unknown Iowa donor offering 40 cents in stamps as payment owed to the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
The
Oskaloosa Pioneer Isaac Kalbach Dies at Nearly 90
Isaac Kalbach a pioneer resident of Oskaloosa and the first inland lumber dealer of southeastern Iowa died after a long general decline. He was nearly ninety years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Qoskaloosa
Isaac Kalbach
Towa
Smallpox in Bedford quarantines engineer Dan Perry
Dan Perry, engineer at the Bedford light and power plant, is sick with smallpox and has been quarantined. Fears of an epidemic arise as the illness was present several days before its nature was identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Dan Perry
Light and Power Plant
Denison Nightwatch L M Bear Dead After 25 Years
L M Bear who served as Denison nightwatch for twenty five years has died. His long tenure coincided with a lack of major fires and few night depredations, credited to his efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
L. M. Bear
Winning Schools Named Oskaloosa
The State Oratorical Association executive committee ranked eight schools for the final contest at Cedar Rapids on March 4. Represented are Leander Clark Toledo, Upper Iowa Fayette, Iowa Wesleyan Mount Pleasant, Penn College Oskaloosa, Cornell Mount Vernon, Morningside Sioux City, and Tabor Tabor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
State Oratorical Association
Cedar Rapids
Leander Clark
Toledo
Upper Iowa University At
Estherville Poultry Fanciers Elect Officers for Year
At a recent Estherville Poultry association meeting officers were elected for the coming year. President is W. F. Coon. Vice president James H. Ransom. Secretary and treasurer Geo. H. Lyman. Assistant secretary Fred A. Robinson. Superintendent J. F. Utz. Executive committee includes Arlands Lough P. S. Stine J. F. Utz Geo. Lyman J. H. Ransom G. K. Allen C. H. Brown W. F. Coon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville Poultry
Estherville
Estherville Poultry Association
W. F. Coon
James H. Ransom
Geo. H. Lyman
Fred A. Robinson
Arlands Lough
Stine
J. F. Utz
Geo, Lyman
J. H. Ransom
Lost Fourteen Steers Near Sidney
Walter Liggett reports fourteen head of two year old steers missing southeast of Sidney. A disease resembling mad itch affects the brain, thought to be caused by prolonged filthy conditions and manure in a nearby shed, per Dr. Parslow assistant state veterinarian of Clarinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Walter Liggett
Steers
Parslow
Clarinda
Baby Born on the Illinois Central Train Between Waterloo and Raymond
A baby boy was born aboard an Illinois Central passenger train between Waterloo and Raymond to Mrs. John Hanley of La Crosse Wisconsin. A doctor on the train attended the birth and they were taken to a hospital by ambulance upon arrival. Her husband is a printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
John’ Hanley
la Crosse
Wis
Illinois Central
Raymond
Parsons Bequeaths Estate to Parsons College
Fairfield reports General Lewis B. Parsons son of the founder of Parsons College has donated his entire estate valued at about 100000 to the college with the will filed in probate. The plan provides that the estate gradually transfers to the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Lewis B. Parsons
Parsons’ College
College
Plaintiff awarded 8700 after naked court ordeal
The jury in the case of August Bruns v. North Iowa Brick and Tile Co. awarded Bruns 8700 for injuries from an avalanche in a clay pit. The verdict was delivered after Bruns was stripped naked in open court. Congressman Wade of Iowa City served as his attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
August Bruns
North Iowa Brick and Tile Company
Congressman Wade
Iowa City
Daughter's death drives father to Clarinda asylum
Nelson Quick died at the Clarinda asylum following the death of his young daughter who burned to death a year earlier at Kent. The tragedy shattered his mind and led to his confinement. his wife and remaining child are with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Nelson Quick
Clarinda Asylum
Kent
Ottumwa to Have Murder Trial
Park Faulkerson the negro who was stabbed in a row in Smoky Row died in the hospital. John Castroe, a half blood Indian, was arrested at Chillicothe Missouri and brought back to answer to the charge of murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Diagonal Postmaster Henry Todd Dies at 78
Henry Todd longtime Diagonal postmaster and Ringgsia County settler dies at 78 after serving as postmaster for fifteen years. He was treasurer in the 1870s and leaves a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diagonal
Henry Todd
Ringgsia County
J P Fortune Dies In Bloomfield City
J P Fortune, a pioneer and highly esteemed citizen, died at his home in Bloomfield. Brief services were held at the grave in the I O O F cemetery conducted by Rev F D Ferrall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Fortune
Bloomfield
F. D. Ferrall
Infant's Body Found in Public Building Hallway
The dead infant was found in a public building hallway with no clothing clues or identifiable evidence to reveal who left it there. Police search for leads and identities continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Wreck Victim Dies After Northwestern Incident
Mason City reports engineer William Tyson died from injuries suffered in the Northwestern wreck at Guteen. He passed away at Blue Earth hospital in Minnesota and his body was sent to Mason City for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
William Tyson
Guteen
Blue Harth
Minn
Fire Causes Heavy Damage in Coal Mine and Home
A blaze at the Dolph Coal mine caused 3000 dollars of damage destroying the shaft housing and engine house. Separately a fire from a burning chimney damaged the H L Bosquet home by 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Dolph
H. L. Bosquet
Two Children Die in Iowa House Fire
While the mother visited a neighbor a half mile away, a fire engulfed a Centerville house killing two children of Clifford Piersee of Douglas township a girl age four and a boy age one in a tragic blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Clifford Piersee
Douglas Township
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Cures for Kidney Back Pain
An Idaho resident testifies that a back injury caused chronic kidney ache and frequent urination. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he reports complete relief with no recurrence for five years. Prepared by Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo New York, price 65 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Warren
St. Boise
Idaho
Doan
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
McLean recalls rotten apples and eggs in political life
Former Governor George P. McLean of Connecticut recounts a Norwich speech about two voters who opposed and supported him for the general assembly. He notes how petty acts from his shaving days influenced civic judgment and how such strains can decide outcomes in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Norwich
George P. McLean
Connecticut
Not Actually Necessary
The lawyer questions a witness, prompting a remark about their ages. Mrs. Chucksley notes their birth dates align with a ten year difference and then proceeds to relate what she knows about the case for the jury.
Quote Excerpt on Moltke and Kitchener Character
The Boston Post contrasts Moltke’s devotion to his wife with Kitchener as a machine man who loves neither man nor woman. It notes Moltke’s loyalty despite hardship and highlights Kitchener’s ruthless legacy with a stark image of his spear. Angela Dickens is cited on character testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Moltke
Denmark
Kitchener
Boston Post
The Peanut Shells Story Endures in Battle Creek
An editorial praising W. Post of Battle Creek Michigan for opposing labor unions defends him against a rumor that a wrecked car carried empty peanut shells to his plant The piece accuses labor leaders of spreading falsehoods and urges continued support for Post and his products Postum and Grape Nuts are cited as reasons to back his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Post
Battle Creek
Michigan
Post
Labor Trust
Postum
John Fitzgerald
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fitzgerald
American Journal of Clinical Medicine
Wise Fashion Advice for Petite Women in 19th Century Style
Mary Disan advises petite women on selecting age appropriate outfits, favoring one piece dresses for undersized figures and prohibiting heavy brocade. Emphasizes avoiding midsection cuts, long coats, short tunics, or fishwife drapery. Recommends simple patterns, light fabrics, and ankle length coats for height illusion with practical tailoring notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
Fashionable school girl styles in Moyen age inspired outfits
The article advises careful selection of modest, tasteful fashions for teens at school. It notes that current gowns and coats suit spring wear, emphasizes avoiding extravagant effects, and describes a 14 year old’s Moyen age inspired dress in brown cloth with velvet and moire fabrics.
Gray Silk Cashmere Blouse with Velvet Accents
A fine gray silk cashmere blouse features black velvet bands and jet buttons, suitable for a standalone piece or matching skirt bodice. Alternative gray velvet in deeper shades offers a coordinated look. The ensemble includes white Irish lace jabots and chemisette stock.
Gathering Odds and Ends for Embroidered Gowns
A guide on selecting odds and ends of embroidered material and insertion to trim summer gowns. Recommends plain white as a safe base and plans to harmonize with garment fabric, noting linen flosses for rich textures and fine floss for delicate patterns. Emphasizes using coarser stitches for bold effects.
Mending with Plaster As A Dress Repair Method
A simple sewing tip suggests using court plaster as a base to repair a torn dress. Lay the skirt flat, pin edges, apply plaster strip, and press with a hot iron. Trim frayed threads to finish the hem for an invisible seam.
Turbans Show Clever Variations In Chic Small Hats
The article describes wraparound turbans made from buck ram or cape net with a straight band that fits over the head. They have no interior portion except a possible fitted bandeau for small heads and are worn low on the right and tilted to the left.
Prevent Rust on Clothes Using Soap in Boiler
Boiled clothes in soap water often show rust spots after rubbing. Soap particles cling to fabric and rust from bluing. Drop one large piece of soap into the boiler or washer to prevent further trouble.
Folding Clothes On Washing Day Practices
Folding should be done on washing day when possible to ready garments for starching and ironing. In households where this cannot be done, folding must occur first thing in the morning.
Plain Suede Gloves Remain The Proper Choice For Dress
Fashion notes favor plain suede or kid gloves over embroidered or jeweled backs. Gloves are seen as a key color touch, with Parisian fashion at a charity opening featuring green gloves coordinated with a green hat, velvet stole, and jeweled forehead ornament to accent a white voile gown.
Green leather-colored yarn sweater coat praised for durability
The article describes a long sweater coat created from leather colored yarn with cuffed sleeves and a turned-down collar in rich green, adorned with brass buttons. It notes the garment’s durability compared with delicate white sweaters, appealing to knitters seeking longevity.
Apricot Cashmere Dress Trim Ideas
The color apricot cashmere suits many women. Choose velvet in the same shade to trim the dress and tone the bodice with tinseled or crystal net. A small yoke and collar isn't required. a touch to enliven the color works well. Silver and gold harmonize with apricot tints.
Is Church of God a Beggar?
Atlanta writer condemns churches for debt and begging, urging cheerful giving as divine duty. He argues members rob God by scant offerings, notes charity antics like ice cream fundraisers, and cites biblical proof to reward liberal givers. He also mentions oatmeal praise and national appetite for Quaker Oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Church of God
Globe
Imonoya
Jesus Christ
God’s Purpose In All
Editorial reflects on materialism versus religious teaching and asserts God’s eternal purpose guiding humanity. It predicts a shift away from superstition toward a clearer grasp of Jesus’s revelation, advancing toward grander religious understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
New York Herald
All Wise Providence Brings Funny Side to Life
A note reflects that humor exists in daily life as a divine gift to help people forget troubles, suggesting humor serves as a respite granted by Providence.
Belgium’s Neutral Stance Shapes Wealth and Armies
Belgium remains neutral in international affairs, allowing it to avoid a navy while maintaining a small, inexpensive army. The country ranks as highly prosperous and densely settled, with the late king’s rule marked by significant wealth growth and local reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Europe
Incubator Comedy from Naw Klondike Catalogue
A humorous tale in the Naw Klondike Incubator Co. catalogue shows an old hen caring for ducklings hatched in the incubator. The male head of the flock suspects deception, the old lion laments the mystery, and the ducks seem unconcerned. Des Moines-made incubators and brooders are advertised with a catalogue available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naw Klondike Incubator Co
Des Moines
The
Comparison Shunned At The Mati Nee
The exchange quotes a reposeful girl who refuses to cry at the mati nee while another young woman with her is described as weeping copiously. The comment notes her face handkerchiefs are more elegant than inferior ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Two Cases in England Cured by Rosinol Ointment
A user reports curing a varicose ulcer on the leg with Rosinol Ointment after weeks of use. The testimonial mentions recovery from a prior 14 month treatment and credits the ointment as cooling and curative. Names cited include Mrs Catrus Ladykirk and Robert Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Catrus Ladykirk
Norham
Shea
Robert Davidson
Gateshead
Tyne
The Unterrified Improver Rumpus in Seventh Heaven
A satirical piece depicts the First Angel questioning a seventh heaven rumpus while the Second Angel reports a moral uplifter breaking through the roof seeking an eighth heaven.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. McLeod
Association
Nickson
Prairie City
T. W. Nickson
John Mummert
Mummert
Kendall
Young Nickson
Parsons
Angela Dickens
Mary Disan
Shane
Alex. W. Bealer
D. D
Atlanta, Ga
God
Earth
Great
Britain
Americans
Cpecae SY Team
Johnny
New York Sun
Jeremy Taylor
Lydia E. Pinkham
Baltimore, Md
Lydia
Pinkham
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!