Scientific Notations on Poison, Planets, and New Explosives
A German chemist removes poisonous nicotine from tobacco with tannic acid steeping. Planets may have satellites, larger than minor planets. A Paris gas detector uses a precision balance comparing illuminated gas to normal air. Caverau notes eggs of insects and snakes contain venom. Pike's Peak pulse rates rise with air pressure drop. Slags without iron may mimic magnetism. aim to strengthen magnets with alloys. Vigorite explosive exceeds others in strength, resists friction and wetting, and remains stable under shock.
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Paris Academy of Sciences
M. Caverau
France
Pike's" Peak
Clayton
T. Okada
Scchulz
Gehre
Switzerlland
Quipdom Across the Nation in Collected Jests
A collage of brief jokes and anecdotes from public figures and local characters. It mentions Professor Sylvester Burnham, a dealer in automobiles with a folding horse, Irish court remarks by lawyer Patchell, Vermont senators Proctor and Hearin, Portland justice Robert E. Bybee, and a Bridget anecdote from Philadelphia Press.
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Sylvester Burnham
St. James
Patchell
Proctor
Vermont
Hearin
Green Mountain
Massachusetts
Portland
Ore
Robert E. Bybee
Bob” Bybee
Bybee
Honest Physician Praises Nature Based Cure Over Coffee
A California physician narrates his turn from coffee and tea to Postum Food Coffee, crediting better health and lifted blues after giving up caffeine. The piece endorses nondrug remedies and notes a push to reelect W. W. Morrow as president of Iowa's state department of agriculture, praising his role in the Iowa state fair.
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Boom Morrow
State Department of Agriculture
W. W. Morrow
Department
W.w.morrow
Iowa
Cameron
Simpson
State Board of Agriculture
Morrow
Iowa Crop Reporter Warns of 100 Million Bushel Loss
Russell Woodard reports Iowa crop director Sage hopes for a record corn yield but John Crownie, government crop reporter, says poor seed could cost the state about 100 million bushels. He cites uneven stands, hills with few stalks, and tests showing 94 percent germination in some seed lots, urging fall seed selection for higher future yields.
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Russell Woodard
Des Moines
Sage
John Crownie
Iowa
Crownie
Improvements Planned for Fair Upgrades and Funding
The executive committee will return soon after bills are received and premi ums paid, then audit the business. A 20 000 seat steel grandstand may cost about 60000, with 40000 surplus and 15000 sinking fund kept. Legislature to fund the grandstand. other improvements like an administration building eating halls and a swine pavilion are under consideration.
Northwestern National Life Blocks Iowa Insurance Exam
The Northwestern National Life Insurance Co of Minneapolis refused to let Iowa examiners access its books, citing prior Kansas audit and time losses. Examiner Withington and Iowa Auditor Carroll confer as Iowa weighs next steps and possible license action.
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Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Minneapolis
Withington
Iowa
Insurance Department
Examiner Withington
State Carroll
Iown
Kansas Department
Leonard K. Thompson
Kansas
Mr. Thompson
Carroll
Delegation dispute over Paul at national Yeomen conclave
Iowa members warn against efforts to unseat the 40 member delegation at the national Yeomen meeting in Colorado Springs claiming irregular selection. They say a two thirds vote is required and that outside Iowa total votes total 79 with firm support for Paul among most delegates.
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Iowa
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Colorado Springs
Commercial Club
Paul
Iowa State Fair Closes as Biggest Yet in 1905
The fifty first Iowa state fair ended with record results and strong agricultural impact. Attendance surpassed 200000 with receipts totaling 75028.41, while expenses rose to over 61029.85. Net earnings forecast near 30000, with bank vaults holding 45000 to 50000 after balances.
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Iowa
Dotal Wicdeavesseedevtectis
G. O. Ellyson
Marquardt Savings Bank
Officer Shot In Council Bluffs Pursuit Incident
Patrol driver Charles Platner was accidentally wounded by jailer Thomas Sloan during a pursuit of a burglar early morning. They responded to a call from Mrs. Lundean on Oakland Avenue and encountered the suspect as he fled. Sloan’s revolver discharged while climbing a fence, striking Platner in the left breast.
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Council Bluffs
Charles Plainer
Thomas Sloan
Shenandoah Ex-politician Seized in Chicago For Forgeries
Former Shenandoah leader D. R. Willson was arrested in a Chicago flat by Detectives Sheehan and Kane. He faces charges of forgery totaling about $40,000 in Shenandoah, with investigators tracing the case over a year across Europe, Mexico, and the United States. The First National Bank of Shenandoah, Iowa, suffered the principal losses.
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Shenandoah
D. R. Willson
Chicago
Sheehan
Kane
Willson
Europe
Mexico
United States
First National Bank of
Boy Penner Found Dead in Davenport Gas Tragedy
Herbert Penner a 14 year old son of Bernard Penner Chicago architect met his fate at the unfinished bathroom in H H Anderson's Davenport home. He lit a gag under a heater lacking ventilation and suffocated from gas, found dead hours later.
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Davenport
Herbert, Penner
Bernard Penner
Chicago
H. H. Anderson
Anderson
Penner
Des Moines
Lugene Mannheimer
Mount Sinai
Sioux City
B'Nai Jeshuram
H. Sonneschien
Jamaica
Dallas
Guthrie
Green Counties
Webster City
Harry Cooley
Northwestern
Eagle Grove
Swea City
Henry White
Bradgate
G. F. Thomas
Marshalltown
Paul Rodolff
Timbercreek
Maloy
J. W. Beaman
Cleveland
Dean
Hopkinton
Milroy & Johnson
Waterloo
Logan
George W. Egan
Tom Dennison
Robert Bartholomew
Nagle
W. W. Cglamner
Iowa
Capital City Gas Light Company
Valley Junction
Iowa City
Joseph M. Rickard
Union City
Mich
West Liberty
University Hospital
Tennis Player Drops Dead in Sioux City Game
Robert Tacka Berry collapsed during a tennis match in Sioux City after a high reach for a ball. Spectators, including his wife, laughed thinking it was part of play. minutes later he was found dead, apparently from a fatal wrench during the reach.
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Sioux City
Robert Tackaberry
Post Office Clerks Meet in Cedar Rapids
National convention of post office clerks convened with 200 delegates from a 97,000 member group. Welcome addresses were given by Postmaster Boyd, Mayor Huston, and Cedar Rapids branch President M L Davis. Chicago President Donoghue delivered the response.
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Post Office Clerks
Cedar Rapids
Boyd
Huston
M. L. Davis
Donoghue
Chicago
New President Shanklin Named for Upper Iowa University
Rev William A Shanklin of Reading Pennsylvania has been named president of Upper Iowa university He is a Hamilton College and Garrett Biblical Institute graduate and has preached in Spokane and Seattle Well known horseman William Bryant of Marion died after brain hemorrhage during cancer operation in Cedar Rapids due to ether anesthesia complications
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Iowa College
Fayette
William A. Shanklin
Reading
Upper Iowa University
Shanklin
Hamilton College
Garrett Biblical Institute
Spokane
Seattle
Cedar Rapids
William Bryant
Marion
Bryant
Fairfield Child Drowns After Cisterna Fall
News in Brief reports two year old Wendell Stucker drowns after falling into a cistern at his grandfather W. W. Whitaker’s home in Fairfield Burlington. other items include a fatal fall, a suicide, a rabbinic appointment, reunions and local crimes and legal actions across Iowa towns.
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Fairfield Wendell Stucker
New London
W. W. Whitaker
Burlington
Louisa Steingraber
Mary Lessers
The Prince of Butlers and the Oyster Dilemma
A anecdote about Thomas Coldwell praising a millionaire who once worked as a butler. At a New York dinner the mistress faced a broken oyster shell shortage and, about to eat, was reminded the doctor forbade oysters. The alert butler intervened to prevent a breach of dietary orders.
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Thomas Coldwell
New York
Coldwell
Kan san passenger recalls home amid Atlantic gale
A Kansan touring the Atlantic encounters a fierce storm at sea. A crewman orders him below deck but he stays to watch towering waves. A rogue swell baths him, breaking a leg and twisting a shoulder, leaving him drenched and shaken but remarking the memory of home.
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Atlantic
Kansas City Journal
Bea
Kanean
Kansan
Temptation's Way and a Prayer Meeting Exchange
In the Washington Star anecdote a pastor notes a first church attendance in a long time. Mr. Vraatus Pinkley replies he came for strength to whitewash a chicken coop and build a fence around a watermelon patch.
Excursion Fares From Chicago to Philadelphia
From Chicago, Philadelphia and return fare listed at 19 dollars with dates September 15 16 17. Includes liberal travel limits and stopovers. Details at city ticket office corner Clark Street and Jackson Boulevard Chicago telephone Harrison 1757.
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Philadelphia
Return
Clark St
Jackson Blvd
Chicago
Harrison
Pie Devotion Sparks Impromptu Wife Hunt on Train
A New England passenger at a western Hiute station adores a cook’s apple pie and jokes he will marry the cook. The waiter brings in a Chinese cook for comic effect, causing laughter as the man scurries back to his train.
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Hiutie
Aftar
New York Times
Cure to Stay Cured in Louisa County Iowa
Special report from Wapello Iowa describes Mrs Minnie Mart of this place cured after eight months bedridden by kidney pills. Mrs Wart credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with a complete recovery and notes she has remained well for three years. The item emphasizes kidney health and mentions Piso’s Cure for a Toe in a separate anecdote.
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Wapello
Iowa
Louisa County
Minnie Mart
Hart
Dodd
Noises in Her Head Replaced by Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mrs Mary Reagnity of 86 Hilton Street Fall River Massachusetts describes chronic head noises, tremors, and general weakness. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills she reports better sleep regained strength and improved appearance, with prior costly treatments proving ineffective. Pills sold by druggists or prepaid from Schenectady New York at 50 cents a box, six for $3.40.
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William
Hiltion Street
Fall River
Mass
Dr. Williams
Dr. Tellams Medicine Co
Schoucctady, N
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