Scrap and Rebuild Move Mirrors Industrial Courage
The article discusses the dangers and costs of replacing established operations with new industrial ventures. It uses a hypothetical city scene near Journal Avenue to illustrate how tearing down old structures for newer building can be profitable yet risky. It warns that abandoning long investment requires nerve, and advises caution before scrapping proven undertakings.
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Scra Life’s
America
Saturday Evening Post
Jerewith
La Crosse Writer Reflects on Courage and Failure
A Yvonne from La Crosse Wisconsin comments on a Saturday Evening Post illustration. She argues it underscores the idea that avoiding failure by not discarding it forecloses life’s single chance at success, a chance wasted in defeat.
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la Crosse, Wis
Yvonne
Saturday Evening Post
Gossip and Political Snippets From Various Iowa Papers
A collage of brief notices and satirical quips from Iowa newspapers. Topics include nominational talk for governor, Taft’s compromise record, Roosevelt’s activity, Fourth of July calendars, whiskey shipments to Nebraska, wedding reports at Clarion, and thoughts on primary laws and incompetents in flight.
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Jackson Sentinel
Iowa
Pleasant Prairie Notes From Muscatine Visit and Sunday Events
Pleasant Prairie July weather weekend visitors from Muscatine at home. Children’s day exercises held at New Era Sunday drew a sizable crowd. Telephone crews repaired lines after the storm. Mrs. Frank Bernick on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McElroy dined at August Henke’s Sunday. Mrs. Cawietzel slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. McElroy of Muscatine visited E. A. Allbee’s Sunday.
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Sweetz
Muscatine
Chilren
New Era
Frank Bernick
W. J. McElroy
August Henke’s
Cawietzel
Jas. E. McElroy
E. A. Allbee’s
Munyon’s Paw-Paw Pills touted as liver friendly laxative
An advertisement extols Munyon’s Paw-Paw Pills as a gentle non gripe laxative that stimulates liver and stomach secretions, cleanses the bowels without harsh physic, improves digestion and blood quality, and claims health benefits with a 25 cent price. It emphasizes no calomel or dope and positions the product as a tonic for digestion, liver, and nerves.
Garret buys hogs carload in Cranston
In Cranston Iowa on July 1 Dick Garrett of Letts purchased a carload of fine hogs from Thomas Manning and shipped them from Cranston Monday. The week included church events and social visits with several residents traveling to Cedar Rapids Muscatine and West Liberty. A heavy Sunday rain was noted with gratitude for relief from drought.
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Dick Garrett
Letts
Thos. Manning
Christian Church
J. D. Blanch
Myrtle Meeker
Howard
Cedar Rapids
Richards Concert Company
U. B
Young People’s Society
O. E. Townsley
Agnes Townsley
Clinton
Guy
James Jensen
Muscatine
Jos. Meeker
West Liberty
Hoptke
Chancy Lewis
A. C. Hunter
ZEMO Promises Relief for Dandruff and Itching Scalp
Morgan's Drug Store guarantees ZEMO a clean antiseptic treatment that claims to rid the scalp of the dandruff germ. The first application is said to stop itching and improve scalp health, with a money refund if not satisfied.
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Morgan's Drug Store
Zemo
Morgan's Jug Store
Long Ago Clippings Mention Ditching Machine Patent
Reminiscences recount a model of an improved ditching machine sent to Washington for patent, featuring a roller to smooth ditch sides and hinges to adjust width. Other items note burglaries near Atalissa, weather observations, a clock in St Matthias church, and details about the Tree Lumber company incorporation with a 1,000,000 stock and plans to operate in the city.
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Washington
E. G. Martin
Martin
Atalissa
St. Matthias Chburch
Imp
Frederick Weyerhauser
F. C. Denkman
M. G. Norton
H. Laird
Richard
Peter
P. M. Musser
County Recorder
Hudson
Tree Lumber Company
Hares
Academy meeting to discuss Dr Graham paper on evolution
Thirty years ago the regular meeting of the Academy of Science will be held this evening. The discussion will focus on Dr. Graham's paper read weeks earlier. Dr Hardman will present a paper titled Evolution vs Supernatural.
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The
Academy of Science
Graham
Community storytellers in the Dobbs neighborhood
In a small southern town, Miss Selina Sue guides Mrs. Dobbs and friends through daily life. Carroll shows off a baby’s first steps while plans for art, gardens and kitchen budgets unfold. A letter from Mr. Alan sparks hope for a big hall commission as household worries and faith intersect.
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Miss Selina
Selina Sue
Flarity
Selina Lue
Mrs. Dobbs
Miss Cynthia
Cynthia
Alan
Blossom
Miss Seling Lue
Seliny Sue
Chicago
Guild Hall
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Moses
Dobbses
Dobbs
Ethel Maud
Dr. BE King Opens General Practice and Surgery
Dr. BE King announces a new general practice and surgical service offering comprehensive care, routine exams, minor procedures, and patient consultations. Located in the local medical district with early appointment availability.
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BE. H. King
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