Parole Plan Seen Permissible For Convicts On Roads
Iowa Attorney General Cosson holds that limited parole power allows sending convicts from prisons to work on highways without armed guards in small groups. Prison authorities will supervise earnings and reporting, with escapes charged as felonies.
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Des Moines
State Board of Control
Cosson
Penitentiary and Reformatory
Highway Commission
Ames
Reformatory
Blood pressure gauge and its role in health care
The article extols measuring blood pressure to assess health beyond physician opinions. It describes the manometer device, how it works with a stethoscope and air bag, and how systolic and diastolic readings signal risk. It cites examples from insurers, Harvard studies, and notes age related risks.
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Thomas Rogers
Rochester
N. Y
Bird melody in the bush charms Queensland from dawn to dusk
The article extols native Australian birds especially the lyre bird and bower bird. It notes efforts to protect non damaging species and teach children to welcome birds near human settlements. It describes lyre birds as rare mimics with mound nests and sunrise chirps and details bowers built by bower birds with shells pebbles and bones.
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Australia
Queensland
Efficient spring cleaning speech by Miriam Townsend at Cleveland banquet
Miss Miriam C Townsend efficiency engineer in Cleveland told a club of women to use efficient methods during spring cleaning. A farm anecdote followed about a city worker who failed to adjust to rural work after cleaning a hive, ending with him quitting in confusion.
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Sac City Dam Company
Supreme Court
L. Watt
Sac City
J. E. Robbins
J. J. Hammen
J. J. Radford
Raccoon River
Watt
Cement Products Company
Miriam C. Townsend
Cleveland
Townsend
Pineal Extract Boosts Growth in Animals and Impacts Children
Experiments with pineal gland extract show eight guinea pigs and kittens and rabbits gaining more weight than controls. In children the physical progress lagged behind controls while mental progress was notably greater. The results suggest further trials in institutions for mentally defective children.
Talent and Genius Quote from Lower TM
A quotation attributed to Lower TM states talent is what lies in a man's power while genius is what is in his power to wield. The line contrasts natural ability with inspired potential.
Noteworthy quotes on aging from Bishop Bowman
A Philadelphia Methodist recalls Bishop Bowman noting age's aging of mind and body starting around twenty. He quips that a man's second love is worth more than his first, reflecting his wit on aging and values.
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Down Hill
Bowman
Philadelphia
Che NLODEER Henry Howland Poetry Fragment
Fragmentary verse urging Henry Howland to tell a beloved woman of feelings if she remains fair and strengthens him, while noting that loss of grace may warrant silence and distance. The text presents a dated, lyrical exhortation with phrasing reminiscent of early 20th century sentimental poetry.
No fooling into youth style in old sayings
A collection of wry maxims questions aging vanity and prudence. It contrasts old fools trying youth with public expectation and the irony of honor and praise earned through merit rather than press agents. Quotes reflect skepticism about aging and self restraint.
The Journey in a Distant Planned Departure
A widowed rich employer asks a female employee to prepare for a long journey starting next Thursday. She weighs whether a month long pleasant trip is feasible and whether she would travel alone. She then hesitates turning to her typewriter and makes four mistakes in drafting a letter.
Quote on Great Men Dying Without Seeing a Squash Court
A humorous exchange notes that some of history's greatest figures never witnessed a squash court. The remark plays on the contrast between renowned achievements and obscure sports venues.
The Stomach Ache Wins Without Work, Boy Declares
A father tells his son that nothing comes without effort. The boy fires back that he had something yesterday he did not work for, revealing a stomach ache as the unintended gift. The exchange captures a humorous dispute over earned rewards.
Verbal Exchange Sparks Bet on Revolutions
A reader asks if society nears a revolution and a respondent replies with optimism. He states satisfaction with current conditions and notes winning a $2 bet yesterday, underscoring a cautious, lighthearted tone.
Trouble With Some Kinds of Trouble
A wry back and forth about troubles as blessings in disguise and their masks, illustrating a pessimistic view on how trouble often fades without revealing its true nature. The humorous exchange highlights viewpoint tension and philosophical quips.
Pessimist forecasts sharp stock rise after liquidating shares
The quote captures a cautious investor predicting a bullish move despite having just sold all holdings. The conversation contrasts anticipation of a market rally with the investor's risk-averse action of exiting positions.
Worry Over Meeting Delays Provokes Conversation
A tense exchange unfolds as one man admits trying not to worry, while the other notes his wife agreed to meet him here over an hour and a half ago, highlighting anxiety about the delay.
Clayton to annex nine border settlements
The paper reports Clayton Missouri plans to incorporate nine adjacent settlements. Jill notes a neighbor pursuing a similar expansion, but details remain unclear.
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Bill
Clayton, Mo
Jill
Furnace janitor hides inside boiler room
A trembling caller asks for the janitor and the operator replies he cannot reach him. The janitor has crawled into the furnace and closed the door behind him, leaving the line without access.
Troublesome Entertainments Highlight a Careat Entertainer
A short dialogue notes Redd-He has become a etainer since getting his automobile. Greene remarks about frequent blowouts, saying he has had a blow-out nearly every day.
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Redd
Greene
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Iowa City
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