Riley Day Observance Highlights James Whitcomb Riley
A 1916 feature notes Riley Day in Indiana marking the birthday of poet James Whitcomb Riley. It lists works, poems, and children’s pieces associated with Riley, referencing Bookman articles, Atlantic volumes, and periodical notes on Riley’s poetry and child literature.
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Whitcomb Riley
P.M. Muswer
Indiana
T Ja Anid
Oceanion Fm Wlvan
Worrance
Foontor
Hapa
Romana
Homo-Lollen
Jamun Whitcomb Riley
Ronan
Pipost O'Pan
Zokenbury
Atling
Doe Sisters
Juvenite Room
J. W. Th. Riley
Bose Carman
Jamow Wittcomb Riley
Roem
Mqmoriam
Jamox
Whitcomb
American Review
St. Nicholas
Former Wilton Man Dead in Nebraska
Maurice Rye Orion, a former Wilton resident, died in Omaha after an operation. Survived by wife Mira Nelli McKibbon, four daughters, and other relatives. Mineral services to be held. arrangements to be announced.
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Wilton
Nebraska
Mra. Sr
McKilben
Qulestroet
Yosterday
Moddigo
Maurice Rye Orion
Donth -Occutrad
Omaha
Neb
Ryeraon
Wis Watted
Mira Nelli¢ McKibbon
Wig
Omebu
Dropsy Treamer Trial Notice From Atlante Ga
Classified medical remedy notice from Atlante Georgia promotes a one month treatment to relieve dropsy and improve breathing stomach and blood purification. Claims include strengthened digestion and systemic purification with a regimen of daily doses over a month.
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Atlante
Veteran Engineer Fatally Injured Repairing Leak at Plant
A veteran engineer was injured during a valve leak repair at the Roach and Musser plant. He was hurled to Contar Street by a blast caused by a badly graded plug of the valve.
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Roach and Musser
Contar
Boulevard Lights Campaign Accelerates After Burn Crash
The Muscatine Advertising Club reports progress on boulevard lighting as crews plan to resume work after a valve explosion at the Rowe and Magsor factory injured Alexander Scott. Scott suffered severe burns and was treated at 1209 Cedar Street. A valve cap blowout sent steam across Grandview Avenue, damaging nearby rooms and wallpaper. A second cap is on order and operations may restart tomorrow. The club’s first meeting of the year reviewed last year’s activities and set plans to expand committees and by laws to boost the lighting effort and advertising study work.
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Toom
Rowteh and Magsor
Alexander
Scott
Lhit Wouth
Grandview Avenue
Geortway
Mtr
Tyler
Hox
Remau
Tory
Ragumad Tomnorrow
Muscating Ad Club
Iast
Boulevard Fighting Committee
Nome
Atvb-Committees
Diockk
Mans
Pughime
Leds
Lrat
Dias
Adam Relnemund
Relnemund
Rosslon
Will Oy
Tropexe Bare Fh
Clin
Gta Club
Bureadd
Yar Fond
Liomoaniberwat
Huromux
Ratallora
Jobbvara
Gankors
Ctv
Reinomund
A. J. Mag. MK
Tyng
High Literarians Elect Officers At Yearbook Meeting
The Apolian and L A illorary woctotfos reorganization at High School concluded with officer elections. Pres May Whipple led the Mish Mazo Mortland faction as secretary Blanche Ilachor and other posts were filled by Verna Reo Vada McGoughey and William Moc cums with Edna Van Winkle as faculty advisor.
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Apolian
L.A
WL Fu Society
Mish Mazo Mortland
May Whipple
Verna Reo
Blanche Ilachor
Vada McGoughey
Serjeant-ah-arms
Wiliam Moccums Anglian Society
Mina
Edna van Winkle
George Sy Wadalak
Thelma Snnight
Blancha Gilek
Troyauror
Kathleen Rap
Winfield Wells
Cascarats Claim Gentle Relief For Stomach Comfort
An advertisement touts Cascarats as a safe laxative offering gentle instant relief from bowel discomfort and constipation. It urges adults and children to take one or two nightly doses, promising wakeful, comfortable mornings without griping or aftereffects.
Business College Forum Opens At Town University
A town university hosts the opening of a business college convention organized by Dr Norra A Arhico head of political economy and sociology and the school of commerce. The convention runs through Saturday to establish a permanent organization. Dr Briscoe says business training is too costly and focuses on producing workers rather than thinkers, stressing quick, routine training to make bread winners.
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Towa City
Ing
Towa Association of Econominty and Sociologiaty
Norra A. Arhico
School of Commerce
Brlaco
Business College
Piace
Lone Tree Resident George Lackey dies at home
George Lackey, 76, of Lone Tree, died at his home after years of frail health and a week of bed rest. Survived by widow and several children listed as Mrs Hate tle Pondell Cedar Rapids and Dan Alden Mina Lewis Tone Tea.
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Jown City
George
Lackey
Lone Tree
Min
Pondell
Cedar Rapids
Dane
Tr Alden
Mina
Lewis
Tone Tea
Heal Skin Diseases With Simple Home Remedy
A Baltimore doctor suggests a straightforward home treatment for skin conditions featuring Reninal ointment and Reninol soap. Cleanse with soap and warm water, apply a thin layer of Reninal, cover lightly, and repeat twice daily to stop itching and heal the skin. Reninol soap is recommended for cleansing and improving the complexion.
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Baltimore
Iowa Electric Takes Over Local Plant in Des Moines Area
Oct. 6 report states Iowa Electric company of Des Moines will take over the Focal Wehting system plant after talks with owner William F. Zinmer. Transmission remains on from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. with noon hours, city officials expect new rent deals and potential rate reductions. The utility plans future capacity additions to support Toowa City and surrounding areas.
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Jane Tree
Iowa Electric Company
Nydoy Rapids
William ¢.F. Zinmermay
Wready Madel
Taventy
New Manager for Nesper Drug Co
Announcement says Rey itzslnamons, recently manager, disposed of interest and will focus on other business. Mr Pitualmmons succeeds him, replaced by Te Melaughtin, a Wapella pharmacist now in Muscatine in active charge. Melaughtin has led the store recently and gained local goodwill.
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Rey Itzslnamons
Nesper Drug Co
Biehirds
Atalla
Pitualmmons
Nosper Drug, Co
Te Melaughtin
Loulan County
Muscatine
MeLaughtin
Bean
Iowa Troops May Return Home Soon
Iowa's National Guard units likely to be sent back to home stations soon, Adjutant General McCain informed Congressman Hull in Washington. He cautioned that no date could be given for the return. Additional guardsmen will move to the Southern department while decisions rest with the Southern command.
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Iowa City
Iowa
McCain
Washington
D. C
al Mensage
Harry E. Hull
National
How to Reduce Your Weight
Overweight readers face discomfort and ridicule from excess fat. A simple, safe method promises weight loss without starvation or heavy exercise. Take a pill before meals and at night, walk weekly, and monitor progress until reaching normal weight. Reported results include easier work and greater vitality.
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Everstout
Avoor
A. W. Morgan
A Food That Keeps the Bowels Regular
A long promotional item on a cereal diet claimed to regulate bowels and aid digestion. It praises Uncle Sam's Tenlth Foot cereal made from wheat flakes, seeds, and celery, touting its firmer stools, reduced stomach troubles, and a claim of better results than mineral waters. A physician endorsement and a mail order path to purchase are noted.
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Phyalcians
Thorn
Ceremia
Puyalcdan
Tequdat
Kawa
Uncle
Omalin
Neb
Thor Witl
Crinp
Torn
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Ruthenberg Clothing Co
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Alexander W. Scott
Push Cupaign
Iowa Electric
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Ita
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