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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
2
The Mills Love agmiist Dr. W W Pearson society woman sought 40000 for alleged breach of promise. The case was dismissed on the docket in the county clerk office Des Moines. Reported settlement near 15000.
The Iowa City nursing group elected Anna Jones Des Moines as president Gilda Bates Cedar Rapids as recording secretary Een McDonnell Cedar Rapids as corresponding secretary Blanche Bowker Ottumwa as treasurer and Katharine McCormick Dubuque as auditor in a formal convention report. A murder charge follows an auto killing of Tony Ralphus with Jack Adams arrested in Mason City. Colon, a city half destroyed by fire, reports ten deaths and many injuries with losses around 20060.
Frark P Walsh alleges that his charges against John D Rockefeller are unfounded and have no basis in fact. The claim centers on disputed actions by Rockefeller and seeks to clear Walsh of accusations he deems baseless.
A local druggist urges readers with stomach or bowel trouble to see a doctor, then promotes Adler-i-ka a mixture of buckthorn bark and glycerine claimed to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation in one dose. Morgan & Co., druggists.
President Murphy of the state board of education announces a forthcoming conference with the U S Bureau of Education. A survey will assess Iowa institutions under the board to see if efficiency can be increased by an independent committee of experts. The board thanks the general assembly for funds and aims to ensure best results. Twenty-one Iowa students are noted as admitted to Phi Beta Kappa.
George E. Peirce chief of police of Sioux City was found guilty by a jury of conspiracy. Milton J. de Roos testified he acted as go-between collecting money paid to Peirce. Peirce faces sentencing on May 1 with a three year penitentiary penalty.
Illness and incapacity of Hon W C Brown state treasurer prompts several Republicans to consider runs for the next year’s nomination. Prospects include Senator Thomas of Union, Representative Johnston of Humboldt, ex County Treasurer Ellis of Montgomery, and C B Ellis of Monona. If Brown steps down, deputy Q A Willis may seek the office.
Caesar Sheffield, a Black man, was dragged from Lake Park jail and attacked by a mob after being arrested on a theft charge. Police did not intervene as the mob struck him, leading to his removal from custody. The incident underscores racial tensions and crowd violence in the area.
Harper's Weekly reports a surge of over twenty new vegetables likely to enter general use within ten years. The list expands household options from about twenty to forty plus several uncommon varieties already earthy in markets. Notable items include the aquatic potato, which grows in marshy ground, and the roselle, a jelly plant rivaling cranberries and thriving in southern states.
A brief piece presents Jess Willard Jr as a wholesome two year old son of the famous boxer and argues boxing's healthy value when done with soft gloves. It then shifts to a Philippine monkey-trap tale showing a clever bound monkey trapped by a coconut.
In early spring mild weather increases appetite for cold crisp greens. Spinach tops the list of wholesome greens, with a tonic effect though low nutritive value. A physician calls it the broom of the stomach. Eat it at least twice weekly and cook with minimal water in an uncovered kettle for 15 to 20 minutes, ensuring boiling water before adding greens.
The article describes using a French dressing set with a cut glass vinegar and oil jug, three shakers for salt pepper and cayenne or paprika, and a small silver dish to mix dressing before pouring on the salad. It promotes a modern, convenient method over traditional oil and vinegar pouring.
When tiny green onions appear, cook and serve like asparagus. Wash, tie in bunches, boil in salted water ten minutes for very young onions the size of lead pencils. Drain, place on toast, add hot cream sauce with chopped parsley. Delicious and less onion flavor. Great in spring salads with tomatoes cucumbers and green peppers.
A concise meatless patty mix combines one half cup salmon with stale bread crumbs an egg milk lemon juice and onion juice seasoned with salt and pepper. Press into a buttered dish bake in a moderate oven about twenty minutes until firm and lightly browned.
The text warns that clear water can be unsafe and dirty looking water may be harmless. It advises campers to boil drinking water for five to ten minutes when filters are unavailable to prevent illness.
A collection of pun riddles contrasts a funny fellow with a butcher, turkeys fearing future states, a dead doctor and a duck, Shakespeare as a broker, and an angry lover with a war weapon. The quips twist words for witty, period-tinged humor.
A word puzzle yields a U S state. Clues refer to Ark an sas Arkansaa, assembling letters to form Arkansas, whose people are described as first rate.
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