On the Trail of the American Missionary in China
Bowles reports from Tsing-Kiang-Pu with harrowing scenes of famine refugees across central China. He details mass hunger, deaths, and improvised relief efforts, noting rioting threats, official inefficiency, and the grim resilience of families in camps near Nanking Yangchow and Peking as 2,000,000 people suffer.
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Tsin-kiang-pu
Yangchow
Nanking
Chinklang
North River
Itabole
China
Rift In Love's Course
The scene shows Myrtilla Kenneggy demanding Jack Harkalong release her hand amid tense dialogue. He resists with a boastful, weathered retort as she declares she will adjust her back hair, signaling an emotionally charged dispute over control and affection.
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Jack Harkalong
Myrtilla
In the Shadow of the Sacred Cod Hotel Fare Note
A fragment from a Boston hotel bill of fare warns that any inattention or neglect by staff reported to the cashier or head waiter will be deemed a favor by management. The text reflects period dining-house etiquette and service expectations.
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Hoston Hotel
David's Supreme Ambition in Scripture Authority
A 1907 sermon fragment by W. B. Edson uses 2 Samuel 7 to frame David's divine ambition and the preacher's authority. The piece reflects early 20th century religious rhetoric and moral instruction.
The Call to Seek Gods Will Before Ambition
A sermon urges submission to divine will over human ambition. It cites David and Nathan to warn against endorsing plans without God's mind, noting God blesses when one cancels personal schemes for his purpose. Seek first God’s will before declaring a future in the Lord’s service.
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David
Christ
Nathan
David’s Reverent Reign and Ark’s Return to Jerusalem
King David’s leadership deepens as the ark reaches Jerusalem and rests in the holy of holies. The nation’s mood shifts from sorrow to reverence, altars rise along the march, and the king rejoices in divine blessing and rest from enemies. David contemplates God’s law in Tyre king Hiram’s cedar palace.
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David
Jerusalem
God
Tabernacle
Hiram
Tyre
David and the Temple Dream in King’s Silent Longing
King David contemplates a grand temple while the ark rests in the tabernacle. He shares plans with Nathan who warns he shall not build the temple. David seeks God’s will in the tabernacle and receives a divine vision for his life and succession.
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David
Jerusalem
Tabernacle
Moses
Nathan
Jehovah
Susie Voices Through a Stove Man and Curve Greaser
In a playful exchange on the roof garden, Susie jokes about sending for a stove man to test her voice while a lanky comedian riffs about a curve greaser. The banter contrasts stove man range with curve greaser and a potential envy from Mark Twain.
Light from Sugar and Crystallization Sparks Interest
At a British Scientific Association meeting, researchers described sugar disks spun on a lathe while struck by a hammer, producing almost continuous light. The emission did not come from heating, suggesting a crystal change. Crystallization can trigger light, raising the possibility of artificial light methods yet untried.
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British Scientific Association
Artificial Ice In Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro relies on artificial ice only with a single factory and outdated equipment. Grocers sell ice at about 2 cents per pound, reflecting limited production capacity and affordability for residents.
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Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Perry Woman Rescues Boy From Sharply Deep Well
Miss Nell Van Leuvan risked her life to save two and a half year old Phil Reed who fell into a brick walled well in Perry. She climbed down with hands and feet and kept his head above water until Mrs. Phillips and daughters lowered a ladder for rescue. The boy’s sister Katherine cried out and the mother had died a year earlier, leaving Miss Van Leuvan guardian of the Reed children. Residents say she deserves a Carnegie medal.
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Peking
China
Yangtze River
General Relief Committee
Shanghai
Joseph B. Bowles
Miss van Leuvan
Reed
Colorado
Perry
Women Baptize Beer Destruction In Lovilla Iowa
Albia reports a temperance protest as twenty women march through Lovilla to destroy seized beer. They use hatchets to crush kegs after a sermon by Rev. Langdon. Two local drug stores were searched with no liquor found. photographs were taken for postcards highlighting the act.
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Albia
Lovilla
Justice Court
Langdon
United Brethren Church
Sevilla
Iowa
Richmond threatens wife after divorce filing
Chester Richmond, angered by his wife’s divorce suit and removal of furniture, drew a revolver at his wife despite bystander intervention. He was arrested by Justice Stauffer and jailed awaiting grand jury action. His troubled history includes drink fueled job losses and a brutal incident that sent the family to the street.
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Thornton
Chester Richmond
Justice Stauffer
Richmond
Old Fort Dodge
Great Western
Fierce Fight in Avoca Depot Ends With Injuries
Clyde Spencer a Telegraph linotype operator is seriously bruised after a fight at Avoca depot while Ed Johnson suffers seven knife wounds to the abdomen and side. Both men left for Avoca for a time and clashed before returning home. Spencer was jailed briefly but released with no charges filed. both are expected to recover.
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Avoca
Atlantic
Clyde Spencer
Linotype
Ed Johnson
Spencer
Freight Backlog Tangled at Clinton Yards
More than 1500 car loads of dead freight piled in Clinton yards of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad tied up by a power shortage. Officials admit the fall rush will stress locomotives and facilities through winter and into spring.
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Clinton
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Great Company
Iowa City Woman Tries Starvation Over Hunger Strike
Miss Katie Lyon, an insane woman in captivity at Mercy hospital sanitarium, refuses all food after attempting to destroy $4,400 in her funds. Doctors and nurses express concern as she starves herself.
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Iowa City
Katie Lyon
Mercy Hospital
Woman Held for Murder Near Vinton
Bertha Montgomery, accompanying Will Stout in a covered wagon outfit, was arrested in Cedar Rapids and brought to Vinton for questioning after Stout killed Frank Stewart. The coroner ruled the death a blow from Stout, and Montgomery’s testimony may undermine Stout’s self defense claim. Similarities to Corydon case noted, including traveling with women in wagons and whiskey's role in the tragedy.
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Vinton
Bertha
Montgomery
Will Stout
Frank ‘Stewart
Tama
van Horne
Cedar Rapids
Nichols
Stout
Frank Stewart
Jenkins
Rounds
Corydon
Blydenburgh Freed After Judge Acquits Him
Blydenburgh is discharged after Judge Wade sustains a motion to acquit following defense rebuttal. The jury returns a verdict of acquittal without leaving their seats as Blydenburgh, overcome with emotion, thanks the judge and jury.
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Hidera
Blydenburgh
Wade
Evans
Des Moines Conference Urged to Reflect on Losses and Funds
Bishop Daniel Goodsell charged the Des Moines Methodist conference with material focus and a decline of 700 converts in the year. Delegates debated funding for the city shelter deaconess home as the secretary’s $1,000 salary remains unpaid and districts struggle to meet their shares.
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Sioux City
Des Moines Methodist Episcopal Conference
Réaio
Daniel Goodsell
Northwest Iowa Methodist Episcopal Conference
Des Moines
Editor Granted New Trial in Murder Conviction
Logan A H Sniff editor of the Iarrison County News Missouri Valley was granted a new trial by Judge Green after attorneys motion went unopposed by the state. The date for the new trial is not yet fixed.
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Logan
A. H. Sniff
Iarrison County
Missouri Valley
Mort” Brundige
Green
Boy Killed After Jumping Train Near State Center
Chas Carter age four a State Center painter was found dead a mile west of State Center along Northwestern tracks. He had jumped a freight train at midnight with companion George Reimenschneider who saw him depart and bid goodnight. It is presumed Carter was struck by an eastbound passenger train shortly after.
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Marshalltown
Chas. Carter
State Center
Here
George Reimenschneider
Carter
Water Works Shortage Rumors Surface in Dubuque
Expert accountants say municipal water works books show a $10 000 shortage. A delinquency is found in the consumers ledger kept by former superintendent Arthur McArthur who faces grand jury action after confessing to a $1 200 defalcation. Investigation continues.
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Dubuque
Arthur McArthur
Faithful To His Pals Result In Fatal Police Shooting
George Robinson was fatally shot by Officer Weiss while attempting to crack the safe at Lessy Brewing company. He died with his lips tightly sealed about exposure of his pals leaving police with no clue to his confederates. Robinson is believed to be part of a gang of cracksmen tied to several recent safe robberies in the area.
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Burlington
George Robinson
Weiss
Lessy Brewing Company
Robinson
Postoffice Robbers Admit Guilty Plea in Federal Court
Oskaloosa men J. C. Talbot and T. A. Wilson pleaded guilty to robbing the White City postoffice on August 29. They secured $50 in stamps and cash and have been sent to Council Bluffs for sentencing in United States court. Both are over 21.
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Oskaloosa
J. C. Talbot
T. A. Wilson
White City
Council Bluffs
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Mission Hospital
Suchien
Stereograph
Underwood & Underwood
Sultor
Jack Wharkalong
Edson
Samuel
Bertha Montgomery
Cedar Rapide
Blydenburg
Goodsell
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