Deliverance From God Not Egypt A Hebrew Love Story
In the School of Affliction a Hebrew man Aaron and his fiancée Elisheba face worsening oppression in Goshen as an edict strips privileges. Elisheba seeks divine help, the princess' aid falters, and a quest for Moses rekindles faith that deliverance will come from God not Egypt.
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Goshen
Naashon
Egypt
Moses
Thermutis
Elisheba
Aaron
Paradise
Hell
God
Abraham
Jover
Gerot
Memphs
Tam
Seiz
Walt
Gol
Isaac
Jacob
Gilliland Resolution prompts Cummins disclosures on railroad influence
Des Moines reports Gov Cummins to unveil evidence on railroads and money used to defeat the primary bill. Gilliland resolution passes both houses demanding proof. Also passes Hughes anti pass measure targeting officials. other tax and primary reform items debated.
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Russell Woodard
Des Moines
Gilliland
Cummins
State House
House
Senate
Gregory bill near passage on incurrables joke
A prank bill to end life for incurables nearly became law as Representative Buckingham, under pressure, introduced the so called Gregory bill in a late session. The plan involved a physician consult and coroner review to determine if death could not be averted.
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Buckingham
Gregory
Dr. Gregory
Neginville
Adams County
Nevinville Way
Buckinghan
County Terms Set at Two Years by Unanimous Vote
The house passed a bill fixing terms of clerks of courts county auditors and county recorders and other county officers at two years each by an unanimous vote. Mr Teters sought an amendment to start terms six months after the four year term for auditors and the same change for the two year term but the motion was defeated.
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House
Teters
Griswold
A. N. Kenyon
C. P. Meredith
Des Moines
Mrsa
James G. Barry
Fll
Banouet
A. B. Cumtins
Burlington
A. C. Moerke
Will Hunt
Moerke
State Medical Board
Dougherty
Farmers’ Cooperative Society
Estherville
John Griffith
C. M. Brown
W. V. Howard
F. L. Unterkircher
William Hunt
Unterkircher
Iowa City
Iowa
Mary, Queen of Scots
Bancroft
C. M. C. Walters
Kossuth
Red Oak
William Thomas
Harry Barker
George Brown
Mason City
J. S. Stanberry
Stanberry
Senate Passes Child Labor Bill Aims to Protect Youth
The senate approved the measure which Gov. Cummins will sign. The law bans hiring children under 18 in any gainful job that harms health and targets stores that require long periods of standing by young workers.
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Senate
Cummins
Legislature Endorses Interstate Meeting on Popular Vote for Senators
The Iowa legislature approved the Lewis concurrent resolution to convene an interstate group of governor appointed representatives to study electing U S senators by popular vote. The measure moved through the senate two weeks earlier, was sent to the house, reported by the constitutional amendments committee, and then passed the house.
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Iowa
United States
Senate
House
Lower Branch Committee On
Dashiell’s Anti Football Bill Fails in House Vote
In a heated House debate the anti football bill failed to carry after all amendments were killed. The 40 to 40 vote left 20 members absent or not voting. Discussion centered on whether all schools should be included. The Senate accepted a March 14 invitation to Iowa City.
Legislative News in Brief in Iowa Legislature
Senator Saunders bill relinquishing Carr lake and Springlake to Council Bluffs passed the house. The military committee endorsed a memorial to Congress for broader pensioning of Iowa soldiers. The Brooks bill would require state and savings banks to send duplicate examination reports to the state auditor. House committees advanced or killed several bills including town clerk appointments under Garst, Teter bank stock assessment, and reciprocal demurrage study. The senate passed a nursing examination licensing bill and the educational board of control bill was favored by appropriations. The national guard bill and Greene exemption measure survived house votes, and Weeks resolution questions were debated. Dorin and Turner anti pass bills moved to railway committee.
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Senate
Saunders
Carr Lake
Springlake
Council Bluffs
House
Capt. Hart
Congress
Iowa
Banking
Brooks
House Committee On Municipal Corporations
Garst Senate
House Committee On Banking
House Committee On Agriculture
Whitmer
Committee On Appropriations
State Senate
Board of Examiners
Senate Appropriations Committee
Educational Board of Control
House Committee On Military Affairs
National Guard
Capitol Improvement Commission
Dorin
Turner
Committee On Railroads and Commerce
Chorus Girl Heir to Million Dollar Italian Estate
Miss Helen Tompons a 20 year old chorus girl from Italy learned by cablegram in Des Moines that she has inherited a large estate from her grandfather a wealthy Italian wine merchant. Her earnings were then ten dollars weekly as part of the Isle of Spice chorus traveling from Des Moines to Boone.
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Ames
Helen Tomponz
Italy
Venice
Miss Tompons
Isle of Spice
Des Moines
Boone
Here
Train Derailment Wreck Near Dubuque Injures Many
A Great Western passenger train derailed by a broken rail just before midnight. The engine baggage and club cars plus four sleepers were thrown over an embankment. Passengers and injured were taken to Dubuque. Reported injuries include J. Wells-Fargo messenger from Minneapolis with a fractured knee, T. O. McGrain fireman with both legs broken, Miss Pearl Turner of Des Moines slightly hurt, C. D. Butler of Chicago with a back strain, and three Austrian emigrants badly cut and bruised. Several others with minor injuries left Dubuque for home.
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Dubuque
Great Western
Humer
Wells-Fargo Express
Minneapolis
McGrain
T. O
Turner
Miss Pearl
Des Moines
Iowa
Butler
C. D
Chicago
Price of Soft Coal Raised in Des Moines
Nearly all coal dealers in Des Moines have raised the price from 3 to 3.50 per ton amid cold weather demand. Some blame the surge on higher demand while others cite a looming strike and built up shortages at factories and railroads. A further increase is expected soon.
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Des Moines
Fight Telephone Trust Unites Iowa Independents Against Bell
At a Des Moines meeting with 300 independent Iowa telephone firms a $250000 corporation was formed to oppose the Bell system. Delegates signed on to contribute 1000 each to a fund for court battles and public campaigns. The plan includes consolidating independent lines into one statewide company.
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Fight Telephone Trust
Des Moines
Iowa
Bell Telephone Company
Miner Ernest Montgomery Sells Death Valley Mine
Relatives report Ernest Montgomery, raised on a farm south of Stuart, has sold the Montgomery and Shoshone gold mine in Death Valley California for 6 million dollars. Born 1864 in Ontario, Canada, he moved as a child with his parents to Iowa.
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Stuart
Ernest Montgomery
Montgomery & Shoshone
Death Valley
California
Wr. Montgomery
Ontario
Canada
Towa
Elevator Fire Damages Trans Mississippi Structure
The Trans Mississippi Grain Company of Omaha reports a blaze at the Councillinffs elevator caused by hot tar on workers roosts. Damage estimated at about 60000 pounds.
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Councillinffs
Trans- Mississippi Grain Company
Omaha
Sioux City Fire Kills Col ton Man Hovde at 55
News in Brief reports Col ton resident John Hovde aged 55 burned to death in a fire at the Ollie Taylor block. Hovde formerly lived in Duluth Minnesota and Charles City.
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Sioux City
John Hovde
Colton
S. D
Ollie Taylor
Hovde
Duluth
Minn
Charles City
George Kesner
Independence
Dr. Ames
New Marker System Claims Precise Lawn Tennis Lines
A new lime marker device shown in the Philadelphia Record forms clear lines directly on grass or gravel. The tin case holds lime, with a wheel discharging powder through a bottom opening as the marker moves along a string. The flanges prevent wind dispersal and ensure a heavy white line.
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Philadelphia
Railroad Spike That Pierces Tie Beneath Rail
Rowland Anderson of Chihuahua Mexico invents a railroad spike with a stem designed to pierce the cross-tie beneath the rail. The head grips the rail above its flange to hold it securely in place.
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Rowland Anderson
Chihuahua
Mexico
Engagement Revealed Innuendo Between Inez and Molly
A note recalls Inez revealing engagement to Jack Florie last night. Ethel questions the ring while Cassell's Journal notes the jeweler misplaced the inscription turning it from Jack to Inez into Jack to Molly before correction.
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Inez
Jack Florie
Jack
Ethel
Molly
Cassell
Parting Shot In Tit Bits Tale Of Farewell Request
A rejected suitor asks for one last favor before departure. He requests a brief song at the piano to scare away a waiting dog, and the woman agrees with a flutter of eyelashes and a poised smile. The snippet captures a delicate, old fashioned exchange.
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George
Electric tempering by electric current methods described
J M Gladhill outlines simple electric tempering and annealing methods for tools. A dynamo powers a bath of carbonate solution for immersion tempering and an arc setup with carbon electrode yields controlled heat. A transformer lowers to two volts for gradual heat during annealing, enabling precise temperature control and reduced cracking.
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J. M. Gladhill
L”lectricien
Odors Likely Gaseous Basis of Smell Claims
Dr John Aitken tested musk and 23 other odorous substances and found no nuclei of condensation in supersaturated air. He concludes that odors are gaseous and that smell has gas as its fundamental basis.
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John Aitken
Wind Screen Substitute Proves Safer Fire Shield
A report notes celluloid wind screens in automobiles pose fire risk. Copper gauze offers a satisfactory alternative, is easily visible, non flammable, and does not crack like celluloid.
Once Was Enough
Mrs. Crawford-Why doesn't poor Mr. Henpock pluck up courage once in awhile Mrs. Crabshaw-Perhaps he remembers the time when he plucked up courage and proposed.
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Crawford
Mr. Henpock
Two Tricks in Equilibrium for Simple Goblet Tricks
The Washington Star describes two balance tricks you can perform for friends using goblets and a tin cup. Practice first, and avoid using precious goblets. A third trick requires adjusting a shovel and tongs exactly as shown in the illustration.
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Washington Star
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