08 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
1
Rosewood trees occur in South America and in the East Indies and nearby islands. The wood bears a roselike fragrance when first cut and yields broad planks used mainly for piano tops. The article notes several varieties, tree sizes, and the wood’s noted beauty.
A wife asks Professor Blake to change to a black tie before a theater outing. He obliges after a delay but, while changing, undresses further and calmly climbs into bed as his wife returns. The anecdote ends with neutral humor and a domestic misunderstanding.
The piece profiles Walter Gunther of New York City, a gay drummer boy praised as one of the era’s best, son of Charles Gunther of the Thirteenth Regiment, now mascot of the battleship New York’s military band, who marched and played with sailors during a recent New York parade.
Prepared by the Children's Bureau, United States Department of Labor. The guide urges gradual weaning from breast milk starting at eight to nine months, using diluted cows milk, increasing bottle feedings, and avoiding weaning in heat. It emphasizes increasing maternal nutrition, rest, fluids, and seeking medical or welfare station help, with infant care pamphlet availability.
Laurens Iowa hosts a Chautauqua week with vocal music readers and travelogues including Madame Lillian Ringsdorff and Sumner Vinton. Admission ranges from 35 to 85 cents for concerts talks and literary programs featuring The Pastime Party, Gov Henry A Buchtel, Joe R Hanley and The Cavaliers.
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