Lovilia Refuses Health Board Publication Rules
In Lovilia and Knoxville, the town boards refuse to publish state health board regulations as required by law while posting a few cards. The Express argues that authorities cannot enforce quarantines without proper publication and notices, highlighting law enforcement inconsistency.
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Albia
Lovilia
State Board of Health
Louilla
Knoxville
Board of Health
the Express
First Fruits of Utility Supervision Seen New York Report
A January New York report by public service commissioners notes more than 100 million dollars of securities issued by railway and lighting firms in the state last year. The five commissioners, appointees of Gov. Hughes, reviewed over five hundred monthly cases and authorized every dollar’s worth amid a hard economy. Twenty new public utility companies gained commission approval, with nine major extensions to existing lines, including strong progress by interurban electric railways under Hughes oversight. The document highlights central supervision aiding municipal authorities in obtaining concessions from utilities, reducing costly court action.
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New York
Public Service Commissioners
Albany
Hughes Commissioners
Hughes ‘Commission
Easy to Mix This Remedy for Backache and Kidney Ailments
A New York daily paper outlines a simple prescription using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. A local druggist says ingredients are harmless and affordable and that the mix helps cleanse the kidneys and filter waste from blood, advising readers with ailments to try it.
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New York Daily
Bright
Better Rural Depots Albany, N Y Plan New Farm Stations
Four railroads began building modern depots at Sandy Hill Collins North Germantown and Kortright in New York to replace leaky sheds and crowded waiting rooms. Gov Hughes public service commissioners approved the plans and ordered immediate construction to improve farm passenger and freight facilities across Washington Erie Columbia and Delaware counties.
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Kortright
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Catskill Mountains
Hughes
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a simple cure for indigestion and stomach misery. It claims rapid relief from sour stomach belching and heaviness, advising one tablet after supper and noting ready availability from pharmacists in a 50 cent case. The notice ends with a local Seattle date and an unrelated event about Iowa Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition.
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Seattle
Washington
Iowa Society of Washington
California
Oregon
Hawkeye groups plan Seattle exposition celebration
Iowa societies push for strong statewide presence at the Seattle world’s fair. Senators Cummins and Dolliver may speak, Fifty sixth Iowa Infantry band sought, and James B. Meikle acts as special commissioner to drum up participation. Rail excursions discussed to greet the June 1 opening. Government and Canadian pavilions totalling $700,000.
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Iowa
Middle West
Seattle
Washington
James B. Meikle
Meikle
Iowa Legistate
Iowa Association
Alaska
Philippines
Hawaii
Fisheries
Canada
Special Women’s Page Features In Chicago Record Herald
The Chicago Record-Herald highlights extensive women’s content across daily and Sunday issues. It details home dressmaking, menus, Mme. Qui Vive beauty Q&A, Martha’s Management, Sunday school lessons, book reviews, and a Sunday Magazine with stories and illustrations.
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United States
Chicago Record-Herald
Chatty Society News
Mme. Qui Vive
Martha
Dr. Withrown
Jeanette Hope
Marion Harland
Dame Curtesy
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Record-Herald
How to Get Thin by Abstinence and Exercise
A Harper's Weekly excerpt advises that complete abstinence from sweets and starches, moderate daytime eating, and daily exercise will lead to weight loss. Persistent, steady effort is required even after reaching the goal, with spasmodic efforts offering no lasting results.
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T Harper's Weekly
Singular Wills Reveal Odd Requests and Ironies
A British sailor left instructions to give his wife a shilling to buy hazelnuts rather than mend stockings. A 1830 will left a widow access to funds only after death for a proper burial as his widow. A French merchant bequeathed a large fortune to a woman who refused to marry him twenty years earlier.
Strangers' Bureau Preparations Clarify Commons Access
The British house of commons advances a strangers bureau after last session's suffragette disruption. A rules committee proposed criminal penalties for brawls in the chamber and held strangers responsible for their conduct, enabling both women and men to attend the gallery with advance ticket ballots.
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House of Commons
Finnish Summer Life Shows Simple Joys and Public Aids
In Finland many live the simple life during summer with island camping forest retreats and waterside towns. Public fireplaces and baths are provided by town councils for the working class as Finns swim, dine al fresco, dance sing and watch fireworks. They combine outdoor leisure with gaiety, becoming the happiest and healthiest holiday makers in the world.
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Finland
Ruskin on the duty of the strong to aid the weak
The passage argues that fools exist to be cared for by wise people. Strength is given not to crush the weak but to support them. A strong man must guide and protect both his household and society especially the poor and guilty alike.
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John Ruskin
Dr. Pierce
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