Iowa State University Centennial Milestone Noted
A historical account marks the seventieth anniversary of the State University of Iowa on Monday February 26, noting Iowa's place among early U S state universities. The piece lists founding dates of Iowa colleges and universities from Buena Vista to Wartburg, highlighting Iowa State College 1868 and the University of Iowa 1847 as early landmarks.
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Town City
State University of Town
Univers
Iowa General Assembly
State University of Iowa
University of Missouri
Mississippi River
Alleghenies
Pacific
Iowa
Tennessee
Ohio
Indiana University
Alabama
Michigan
Missouri
Georgia
Vermont
South Carolina
Virginia
State University
University of
Wisconsin
Kansas
Illinois
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wesleyan College
Grinnell
Iowa College
Buena Vista
Central
Central Holiness
Coe
Cornell
Des Moines
Drake
Dubuque
Hilsworth
Highland Park
Iowa Wesleyan
Iowa State College
Iowa State ‘Teachers College
Leander Clark
Lenox
Luther
Morningside
Parsons
Penn
St. Ambrose
Simpson
Tabor
Upper Iowa
Wartburg
Western Union
Texan challenged Iowa brag about crops and acres
A Texas visitor machetes a tour of grain figures in Greater Iowa Association offices. He cites 1916 crop values Texas 685 million Iowa 597 million, then debates land area and farm acres, Iowa and Texas farm land worth, before the Texan escapes through a transom.
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Texas
Greater Iowa Association
Iowa
Sand
Towa
Illinois
Nebraska
Missouri
Rhode Island
Illlinois
Day of Prayer observances at Central and Second Reformed
Reverend Mitchell of Des Moines led morning services at Central with a sermon titled A Life Worth While. He recalled Paul as a dying man who fought the good fight and urged Timothy to preach the gospel. Evening talk at Second Reformed reflected on The Beauty of a Life Dev eloped in Obedience to God through Abraham.
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Mitchell
Des Moines
Central
Paul
Timothy
Second Reformed Church
Abraham
Ray
Truth About Cancer Free Book Offer From Dr Johnson
A pamphlet claiming to explain cancer and its non surgical treatments will be sent free to interested readers. Address requests to O A Johnson MD Suite 528 1320 Main St Kansas City Missouri.
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O. A. Johnson
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Main St
Kansas City
Sunshine and Song A Blind Girl's Message
A poem urging resilience and optimism amid hardship. It frames brightness of sun and night sky as reasons to laugh and smile. The speaker encourages bravery, cheerful singing, and helping others through storms to keep life sublime.
Anuric Insurance Against Sudden Death
An advertisement touts Anuric from Dr. Pierce as a preventive for kidney trouble and uric acid buildup. It claims urine tests predict risk, promises cleansing of kidneys, heart valve health, and blood pressure regulation, urging meat eaters to use the 60 cent package.
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The
Invalides’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Anuric
Lithia
Strength and Beauty Promised by Dr Pierce’s Discovery
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleanser and alterative that stirs the liver and stomach to vigorous action. It claims to aid red blood production and nourish the heart nerves and brain while keeping the body’s machinery running smoothly.
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Dr. Pierce
The Thrice-A-Week World 1917 World War Coverage
The World presents a World War era prospectus noting its thrice weekly edition offers extensive coverage at low prices. It promotes value for households amid wartime events, stressing reader engagement and subscription deals with The Chronicle.
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THE
NEW York World
Europe
United States
Chronicle
Worser Than Ball and Chain War Stories Across Generations
A fragment from a wartime tale contrasts Maxim's warning about degradation with young characters debating war. Taro dreams of guns while Ame plans to be a Red Cross nurse and Plum Blosson urges mercy. The mother affirms a father goes to battle as the classroom grapples with loyalty and kindness.
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Taro
Ume
Ame
Red Cross
Plum Blosson
Teacher
Jesus
Tara
Lost Boy Missing From Home Sparking National Search
A sad tale attributes the loss to everyday neglect by father mother and church rather than bandits. The father failed to supervise the boy the mother neglected after social duties and the church offered no aid. The piece insists the boy can be found and urges urgent action.
Lost Boy Found Where Men Seek Truth In Church
A fragment quotes a call to search for a lost boy among faithful seekers after awakening manhood. It emphasizes a gathering spot in a Jerusalem church where interested men meet to answer direct questions about life and duty.
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Jerusalem
Joy’s Lectures Stir Colfax Boy Audience
Colfax Iowa February 26 1917 Dear Sir I commend Dr Ellingwood Joy for his non sectarian youth lectures. He spends a week in each town and personally knows local high school boys by name hopes and struggles. His talks draw lingering interest with boys seeking more time to converse afterwards. The writer urges the Pella Chronicle to help secure him for a week.
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Iowa
Pella Chronicle
the Chronicle
Knoxville Express
Ellingwood Joy
Mr. Joy
Y. M
Pella Lwill
Rank Foolishness About Colds and a Remedy
The writer argues that colds rise in cold damp weather and are not caused by cold itself. It notes the Microbe flourishes in damp, cold air and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective. Sold by F. D. Stubenrauch.
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Chamberlain
F. D. Stubenrauch
Taro’s Promise at War’s Edge
Taro and Ame’ study with a loving teacher and never miss school. Their father goes to war and is killed. Before leaving he tells Taro to become the family’s man and care for their mother and baby Plum Blossom. Taro vows to keep the promise.
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Taro
Ame
Jesus
Tam
Allen's Foot Vase Antiseptic Powder for New Shoes
When rubbers pinch use Allen's Foot Vase powder to shake into shoes and sprinkle in the foot bath. It relieves tired aching feet during shoe breaking. Provides comfort and 1081 for new footwear. Sold everywhere for 26c.
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Allen
Quips and Ques from Courtroom and Classroom
A collection of jokes and quips from a public school exam and magistrate scene. A prisoner thanks the judge for warning against bad company. A Territorials sergeant jokes about rifles. A nine year old mistakes the equator for a roaming menagerie lion.
Greatest Men Story Paper Hopeful Life of a Man
The life of the man and his story of overcoming difficulties offers inspiration to any youth, rich or poor, as featured by Picture Story Paper.
Make Money Fight Around Your Home
An advertiser offers a dubious scheme promising easy, permanent profits by working at home. It invites readers to become their own boss with no risk and to send personal details to L. Brown at 06 Murray St, New York City for reference.
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Eazy, Pleasent
Dad
L. Brown
Murray St
New York
City
Allen's Foot-Ease sold nationwide for tired feet
Advertises Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and use in foot baths. Claims to ease tight or new shoes and soothe hot swollen feet. Priced at 26 cents. Sold everywhere and not to accept substitutes.
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Allen
Lincoln’s First Pet A Pig and Honest Upbringing
A readable excerpt recalls Abraham Lincoln’s humble beginnings with a pet pig as a child. It notes his poverty, difficulty borrowing books, and the lasting belief that caring for a pet can bring happiness. The piece invites rural readers to relate and admire Lincoln’s early compassion.
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