The Science of Living by Dr Butler
Dr. George F. Butler of Alma Springs Sanitarian outlines health rules from the October issue of How to Live. Emphasizes appetite control, nourishment quality over quantity, and three bodily functions: tissue change waste removal and new material supply. Encourages regular elimination, water intake, cold baths, exercise, and mild laxatives if needed, plus optimism and kindness as daily health duties.
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George F. Butler
Alma Springs Sanitarium
Alma
Mich
California
Marseillaise Used as Whistled Greeting in London
Foreign notes report that the first notes of the Marseillaise are now a popular whistled greeting in London. Other brief items mention Pontresina banning malodorous vehicles, Europe facing housing rental issues due to car dust, and recruiting drives for apothecary clerks in Germany.
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London
Pontresina
England
Postum Boosts Health and Endurance for User and Family
A user reports quitting coffee due to nervousness and heart trouble. After switching to Postum, symptoms eased, energy remained steady, and Father notes even children stay healthy. Promotes Postum brand with reference to Battle Creek and The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
City Promotes Commission Rule For Iowa Towns
Des Moines may abandon city councils in favor of elected commissions under a 1906 plan pushed by James G. Berryhill and the Civic League. The push follows Galveston and Memphis models, with ex mayor John McVicar warning against state control. The report also notes Iowa gains in butter production and a steady brick and tile industry, plus a Census derived look at printing trades with 4,206 printers and 1,048 clerks.
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Russell Woodard
Des Moines
Iowa
James G. Berryhill
Civic League
Berryhill
Galveston
Tex
Memphis
Tenn
John McVicar
American League of Municipalities
Oda
National Census Bureau
E. D. Brigham
State Labor Commission
National Census Department
Washington
Des Moines Delegation Debates Rail Rates and Commissions
Des Moines leaders including John H Crownie and J G Olmsted push for railroad rate commissions as a remedy for grievances. The group splits into two factions at the interstate commerce convention in Chicago while Des Moines bank clerks organize a local association. Pioneer merchant Thomas Keeney dies aged 74 in Des Moines. Northwestern National Life of Minnesota plans reincorporation on a legal reserve basis after insurance department guidance.
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Crownie
John H. Crownie
Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
J. G. Olmsted
McCune
J. H. Crownie
Iowa Railway Commission
Mr. Olmsted
National Association of Bankers
United States
Iowa City
Minneapolis
Northwestern National Life of
Minnesota
Carroll
Iowa Insurance Department
Button Industry Increases In Iowa Since 1902
The 1904 national manufacturers census shows Iowa pearl button makers doubled output to 1 500 945 with capital rising from 825 315 to 1 173 866 but profits fell from 45.65 percent in 1902 to 12.46 percent in 1904. Net profits dropped from 148 052 in 1902 to about 2 000 less than that in 1904 as costs of materials rose sharply.
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Iowa
J6. D. Brigham
Missing Des Moines Man May Hold Fortune
A registered letter containing at least $2000 awaits the missing Fred Hatcher in Des Moines. His wife Mrs. Hatcher, laboring for daily bread, cannot claim the money until his return, as the legacy from an eastern life insurance policy is payable to him. The item appears in a list of Iowa notes and local notices including farmers’ convention reports and other topics.
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Des Moines
Fred Hatcher
Hatcher
Eastern
Writ Server Killed in Cedar Rapids
Constable Pete Martin of Marion was shot through the heart in Cedar Rapids while serving a writ of execution and removing furniture. Mrs. Zetta Eckles fired to frighten him, then killed him after he continued. Martin, Civil War veteran, leaves an invalid wife and six adult children.
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Cedar Rapids
Pete Martin
Marion
Zetta Eckles
Martin
Mother Charged with Murder in Infant Tragedy
Des Moines reports a one day old baby found in a trunk at a boarding house. The infant, said to be the child of Miss Mattie Teager, had its throat cut with a dull caseknife, bloodied garments nearby. Police say the mother faces murder charges.
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Des Moines
Mattie Teager
Nellie Brower
Shortest Term Imposed in Iowa State Penitentiary
Judge G W Burnham sentenced Edward Frondel and John Lang to one day each in the state prison at Anamosa for obstructing Rock Island railway right of way. The minimal sentence reflects an unusual rarity in Iowa penal history.
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Vinton
G. W. Burnham
Iowa State Penitentiary
Edward Frondel
John Lang
Rock Island
Anamosa
Iowa
Tragic Iowa Boarding House Murder-Suicide Shocks Town
Frakerville leader Harry McClasson shot his wife a five year old daughter and sister-in-law at the boarding house. He then tried to locate his two young stepsons but killed himself hours later. Jealousy is cited as the motive for the deadly family tragedy at the sister-in-law’s home.
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Iowa
Frakerville
Harry McClasson
Plans Reunion for Mother
Des Moines note describes Robert Mather president of the Rock Island road traveling from Chicago with his brother J. H. Mather and sister-in-law to reunite the family in Moline Illinois for a few days at his sister’s home due to the mother’s ill health.
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Des Moines
Robert Mather
The
Rock Island Road
Chicago
J. H. Mather
Moline
Ill
Policy Holders Seek to Undo Transfer of Masonic Accident
Illinois and Iowa policy holders of the National Masonic Accident association of Des Moines filed suit in Council Bluffs to set aside the association's transfer to the North American Accident Insurance company of Chicago. Five directors allegedly received 25000 for pushing the deal and the transfer is claimed fraudulent.
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Council Bluffs
Ilinois
Iowa
National Masonic Accident Association of
Des Moines
Association
North American Accident Insurance Company of Chicago
Acquittal in Mount Ayr Bank Fraud Case
Clyde Dunning, once employed at Citizens’ Bank in Mount Ayr, where the bank failed with assets about 90 000 under liabilities near 500 000, was found not guilty of fraudulent banking by a jury here.
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Creston
Clyde Dunning
Citizens’ Bank
Mount Ayr
Actor Richard Chapman joins U S Army after NY stepfather objects
Burlington reports Richard Chapman who arrived with the Holy City company to play King Herod deserted the troupe over his wealthy New York stepfather's objections and enlisted as a private. Cedar Rapids grand jury returns 63 indictments including ten whisky drug stores and 15 mulct saloons for mulct law violations. Mount Vernon Cornell freshman class annual banquet noted. Ottumwa Alfred Peterson a stone mason killed by Rock Island train. Rockford 14 year old son of Charles Meehing found dead by his mother's grave with gunshot wound. Cedar Rapids grand lodge of Odd Fellows adjourns to Dubuque. mason city home rebuilding funded. Council Bluffs suit for services by Wesley Brotherton against Minden team. Montezuma Patrick Ryan pioneer dies of apoplexy. Sioux City judgment against Prof. B H Van Vieck for running over boy with auto. Webster City Sisters of Charity accept Mercy hospital gift of new facility. Muscatine natual gas well strong. Council Bluffs union drainage ditch project tied up in supreme court till next spring. Dubuque Mrs Louise Trueh leaves note then body found. Sioux City Rabbi Joseph Rousch to become Mount Sinai rabbi.
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Burlington
New York
Richard Chapman
Holy City
King Herod
United States Army
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Mount Vernon
Cornell
Ottumwa
Alfred Peterson
Rock Island
Rockford
Charles Meehing
Ulster Township
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Dubuque
Grand Assembly
Mason City
Council Bluffs
Wesley Brotherton
William Brotherton
Minden
Montezuma
Patrick Ryan
Iowa County
Sioux City
B. H. van Vieck
Stewart Clark
Webster City
Sisters of Charity of
Roman Catholic Church
Joseph Rousch
Galveston
Tex
Mount Sinai
Mannheimer
Des Moines
Head. The man being out of his head
The scene depicts a physician urging a surgeon to make an incision in the skull to restore sanity. Onlookers whisper in awe as the drastic measure is discussed, framed in a sensational early comic voice.
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Puck
Awkward Transposition Causes Mixed Messages
A misheard confession trail from a husband and an employer leads to tangled excuses. The note, cited in Harper's Bazar, hints at a chaotic night with a baby and work-related detention.
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Jones
Bocker
Harper's. Bazar
Coach Seen Striking QB with Brick Spurs Shocking Scene
Eyewitnesses report a man, described as a coach, approaching the quarterback from behind and striking him in the neck with a brick. The incident sparked immediate concern and questions about the assailant’s identity and motive.
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Ceveland Wiain
Diabetes claimed incurable? Hinton teacher says otherwise
In Hinton Kentucky on October 30 a local teacher Mr J Thompson asserts diabetes can be cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills. He credits the pills with restoring his health after two years of kidney trouble and doctors saying diabetes was incurable.
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Hinton
J. Thompson
Myr
Thompson
Dodd
Mull's Grape Tonic Promises Cure for Constipation
A historic advertisement outlines constipation causes and dangers, touts Mull's Grape Tonic as the cure. It claims the tonic, made from Concord grape juice, strengthens intestines and cures constipation, dysentery, stomach and bowel trouble, with a free bottle offer for first-time users.
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Mull
Unclear Advertisements and Notices Highlight 1920s Shtick
The jumble reports drug ads and tips with stray phrases about food and income. A Casper Wyoming town lot sale notes rapid purchases ahead of open reservation settlement, while other lines promote Mull’s grape tonic and Hoxsie’s croup cure. The piece blends slogans and travel notes with promotion.
Cure for scalp and blood humors offered with Cuticura set
An advertisement touts Cuticura for scalp crusts scales and itching, recommending hot bath with Cuticura Soup, then Cuticura Ointment and Resolvent Pills to cleanse the blood and cure scalp troubles. Claims a $1 set can cure severe cases when other methods fail. Includes unrelated quotes and celebrity smears.
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Polk County
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Mullan
Keokuk County
Friends
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Clarinda
Iowa State News
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Druighnt
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Grave Tonto Co
Third Ave
Brooklyn Eagle
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Neb
Casper
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Shoshone
Wind River Reservation
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Chicago Daily News
Hoxsie
A. P. Hoxsie
Buffalo, N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lez
Lydia EF. Pinkham
Price
Diemer
Springfield
Ian
Los Angeles Herald
Eczema
Boyer
Trinity Springs
Chicago ‘Tribune
Kansas City
Mary Cogin
20Th St
Cleveland, Ave
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Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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Sloan
Albany St
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R. Pato Company
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