Building a Country and the Western Canadian Rise
A long meditation on Western Canada’s growth from prairie hardships to thriving farms and expanding railways. Sir Donald Mann lauds Western Canada’s labor and prospects, citing population growth from Winnipeg era to today and urging young men to seek land and opportunity in the West. The piece links rail expansion, farming prosperity, and national identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prairies
Priia
Donald Mann
Canadian Northern Railway
Winnipeg
Advics
Western Canada
Rand
Lake Huron
St Bonniface
Emerson
Acuia
Gueh
Undeck i look at encro ment rings
Fragmentary dialogue shows a person asking to view engagement rings in a store. The clerk and customer discuss sizes, with the customer indicating a medium size and uncertainty about the recipient. Readable names or places are not present.
Inspectors to Probe Weights Across Dry Goods Trade
Inspectors in Iowa will scrutinize weights used by dry goods stores and farms to ensure accurate measures. Reports from Sioux City and Des Moines note prosecutions for short weights and efforts to require automating weighing machines. The move aims to protect patrons, with emphasis on net weight in bagged produce and consumer goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atate
Edward
Wytton
Walgills
Boma
Azores
Ing
Sioux City
W. Thartley
Dairy and Food Commissions
J. H. Strief
Pri
Iowa Federation of Saho
Des Moines
Oliviag
Lytton
Moines
Machutres
Iowa News Briefs and Economic Outlook for 1916
Iowa reports on law enforcement and a broad set of topics from prison terms to new revenue ideas. Officials discuss a case involving concealed weapons, state efforts against tuberculosis in hogs, fairground improvements, and the impact of anti pork barrel stand on public buildings. Auto licenses surge to 75,400 for 1916 as pharmacy exams expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
A Glass of Salts to End Kidney Backache Advise
An advertisement claims a glass of salts and lemon juice can cleanse kidneys and relieve backache. It urges high water intake and four ounces of salts in water before breakfast for a few days to stimulate kidney function and reduce bladder irritation.
Unscrambled Ad Copy Promotes Health Product in Chicago
Fragmentary ad style text touts a remedy with cryptic claims about age and weight. Mentions Chicago and a request for bok on request. Language is jumbled and difficult to parse but implies gendered marketing with age-related insinuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murin Bys Remedy Co
Chicago
Benda Hye Bok
Parole Agent Sees Strong Iowa Business in January 1916
K G Lancelot, agent for the state board of parole in Fort Madison, reports improved Iowa labor conditions in January 1916. Manufacturing plants show better business, with large contracts in sight and war-related subcontracts. Plant owners expect continued strength in 1916, though wholesale and retail trade vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Madison
Iowa
K.G. Lancelot
State Board of Parole
Lancelot
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Grain Dealers To Meet In Des Moines Convention
Des Moines hosts the Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa convention February 16 and 17 with hundreds of members expected. Noted speakers include Henry Wallace editor of Wallace's Farmer, Judge W S Quarton Iowa State Grains Association president H C Canby Chicago Board of Trade president, and William G Eckhardt agriculturalist from DeKalb Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Farmers’ Grain Dealers’ Association of
Iowa
Des Moiines
Henry Wallaee
Wallace's
W. 5. Quarton
Towa
Ping Association
H. C. Canby
Chicago Board of Trade
William G. Eckhardt
DeKalb, Til
Waterloo Streetcar Service May End After Ordinance
Company officials prepared to seek an injunction to block the council ordinance ordering the abandonment of all one-man crews. The measure requires two men per car and flagging at railroad crossings, threatening service suspension if enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Dog Saves Family From Flames in Smoke Alarm Hero
A family home on Stein kamp street was destroyed by fire while the father and three children slept. A loyal dog barked loudly, awakening the family after smoke detection, allowing the father to rescue the children just before flames engulfed the bedroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenox
W. F. Steinkamp
Steinkamp
Big Robbery Probe Seeks Missing $2200 Between Depot and Express Office
Investigation underway after a National City Bank Chicago consignment to New Farmers' Bank at Salem vanished en route between Burlington depot and Adams Express office. A second package containing $500 in silver remained intact. Police are pursuing leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit Pleasant
Burlington
Adams Express Company
Polles
National City Bank of Chicago
New Farmers’ Bank
Salem
Laws
Plan New Interurban Line Through Iowa City and Washington
Iowa City and Washington businessmen discuss constructing an interurban from Iowa City through Washington to Keokuk, with capitalists already building lines to Muscatine and Montezuma.
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Iowa City
Msa and
Baskers
Jowa City
Washington
Mt Pleasaant
Keokuk
Here
Muscatine
Montezuma
Iowa miners may not strike if eastern men wait
The Contervite-Inasmuch gag the miners convention in Indianapolis voted against a suspension of work until the new wage scale is fixed on April 1. Local miners believe Iowa workers will quit then only if eastern miners do not. John P. White, UMWA president, opposes any strike and the Iowa miners back the national body's action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Iowa
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Insanity Expert Held in Iowa City
Dr Luther Widens, a noted insanity expert and psychologist, files a habeas corpus petition claiming detention at a psychopathic hospital and risk of transfer to an asylum. He alleges prior covert internment under an assumed name to study patients and says he was seized and placed in a padded cell. A friend obtained him legal counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Luther BE. Widens
Missing Cashier Arrested After Embezzlement Probe
Charles Moore former cashier of the Parnell Savings Park was arrested in Marengo on charges of embezzling $1500 from Parnell while treasurer. A shortage in city funds was found during his tenure. he posted bond of $2000 and faces trial in the March term.
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Parnell
Charles Moore
Parnell Savings Park
Marengo
Moore
Parmell
Bell
County Initiates First Liquor Sale Injunction in Johnson County
Johnson County seeks a permanent injunction against Jerome More of Lone Tree to prevent sale or storage of intoxicating liquors marking the county’s first legal action since the state prohibition began. Violations would heighten bootlegging charges to more severe penalties than direct bootlegging.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
E. B. Wilson
Jerome
Lone Tree
Series of Accidents at Creston Burlington Shops
A series of accidents put three workers in hospital at the Burlington shops yard Foreman Joseph Sweeney was fatally hurt when a locomotive derailed at the coal pit. Walter Ohlschlager lost sight due to flying steel. Carl E. Johnson suffered a deep cut to shoulder and arm after colliding with a projecting nail. Sweeney and Ohlschlager were rushed to a hospital.
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Creston
Burlington
Joseph Sweeney
Walter Ohlschlager
Carl E. Johnson
Sweeney
Ohlschlager
Serum Manufacturers Meet in Sioux City
Thirty five hog serum producers from the Midwest gathered in Sioux City to discuss uniform legislation. They plan to oppose a federal private serum inspection rule while seeking government inspection access and the right to witness inspections. A special structure for inspectors would be required under the rule.
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Maet
Sioux City
Middle - West
Tts
Hotel Destroyed By Fire In Pocahontas
Fire completely destroyed the Wolfe hotel and the Waugh and Seeley implement house in Pocahontas. Every room but one was occupied and guests were driven out into the cold. Loss about 10000 dollars, partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Wolfe
Waugh and Seeley
Census on Iowa Counties Shows Population Gain
Official census figures for forty eight Iowa counties certify a total gain since 1910 of 96,395. The population in 1935 reached 1,075,955, up from 1,019,633 in 1910.
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Gansus
Des Moines
Secretary of Sists
Census Department
No Trace Found in Mil R Mail Robbery Case
Nawton investigators say no trace remains of the robbers who stole a mail pouch containing over 70000 dollars in bank paper and cash. Railroad detectives post office inspectors the sheriff and the city marshal are on the case but baffled for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nawton
Unnaturalized Voter Seeks Naturalization Papers
Webster City resident A. W. Anderson, a forty year Republican voter, has learned he was never entitled to vote and now seeks naturalization papers. He has long resided in the county and will pursue citizenship to exercise his voting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
A. W. Anderson
Spring Cattle Show in Des Moines by Iowa Shorthorn Breeders
The Iowa Shorthorn Breeders Association plans a spring show and sale at the State Fair Grounds in Des Moines on February 8 9 and 10. The executive committee met to arrange details and premiums will total between 200 and 250 dollars. It is the association's first spring show in Iowa and many entries are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
State Fair Grounds
Des Moines
Iowa
Fair Grounds
Caret Children of the Liver Tones
An advertisement touts Cascarets a 10 cent box to relieve bilious headaches sour stomach and foul breath. It claims cleansing the stomach removing undigested food excess bile and constipation while you sleep promising a clear head and regular bowels by morning.
Christmas in a Jug Courtroom Tale
An African American man, found asleep in Decatur Street alley with a jug, faces Judge Broyles who questions his drunken Christmas celebration. The man jokes about Christmas traditions, insisting the jug is his idea of the holiday despite legal scrutiny.
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Decatur Street
Judge Broyles
Jedge
Light Fingered Quentin Buys A Magnet At Home
A short tale describes Quentin who after receiving money buys a smell magnet and returns home. He believes he can spend it usefully and later in the parlor persuades his siblings to imitate him. The mother scolds, while Quentin jokes about their behavior.
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Quentin
Wau
Wages Question Provokes Class Inquiry in School Scene
A haughty young teacher in a feebleminded school is seen counting money at her desk while pupils watch. A curious student bursts out asking if the money is her wages, prompting the teacher to respond with indignation as the boy asks when she works for them.
Recipe for Gray Hair Remedy from Ad
A home mixture claims to color gray hair using water rum Barbo Compound and glycetin with twice weekly application. It promises fading streaked hair and dandruff removal, with low cost and easy preparation though it may be sticky and partially rub off.
Four Toasts For Smiths Wooden Wedding Reception
A guest asks for suitable remarks and is advised to improvise. The exchange suggests planning four speeches that suit the occasion and honor the couple, with guidance to craft heartfelt, respectful lines rather than offhand or improvised content.
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Smith
Junk Smithers Buys Eight Million Shares at Penny Stock
A quirky scene unfolds as a character named Smithers purchases eight million shares of mining stock yesterday. The line “He didn’t need much” hints he acquired the stocks for a cent a pound as waste paper, spotlighting a humorous, satirical exchange.
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Smithers
Scott
Weathered Exchange Sparks Regional Dialogue
A light exchange contrasts regional weather talk and cross city perspectives. One speaker from California notes changeability while a New Yorker aims for universal appeal in a brief, pithy exchange.
One Exception and a Shifting Standard of Beauty
Fragmentary ad style text features a quirky dialogue about beauty and a joking husband. It includes an advertisement line for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claiming liver and bowel health benefits and a line about telling a woman’s age in a whisper over the phone.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Alted
Clara C. Thorne
Staten Tana di Ulan Aes
Thorne
Cofmission
Rairoad Companies
Louisiana Purchase
Alaska
Florida
Q. A. Willa
Los Angeles
Cal
J. 5. McQuiston
Polk County
Tews
Willis
F. F. Farilis
Storm Lake
Thomas Evans
Anamosa Reformatory
Cvernor
Evang
Clay County
W. B. Burney
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Houge
Greater Town Association
Davenport
Les
Weapi B. Williams
Williams
Board of Meauure
Tates
Lowa Butte
Lowaghter
Ier
J. J. Gibson
Attorney Generals Office
Henry Sampson
Attorney General's Office
Daniel
Cosson
John B. Hammond
Hammond
Supreme Court
Monay
Vomar
State University
Illinola
California
New Yorker
Beauty
Dr. Pierce
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