What Is the Matter with Our State University Freshman
The article cites University of Iowa measurements showing a freshman aged 19 averages 5 feet 4 inches and 121 pounds, with a larger waist and skinny legs. It attributes stunted growth partly to tobacco use, noting over half of freshmen smoke, and suggests this affects strength, heart health, and overall development.
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Des Moines Register
Lescer
State University
University
Iowa
Unem
Jowan
Iith
Toni
Relate University
Notice of Estate Sale and Claims for Steinberg Estate
Notice to all interested that on January 5, 1931, the District Court of Stony County Iowa appointed John Speelman as executor of the Andreas Steinberg estate. Creditors must file claims with the court and debtors pay the estate promptly. Dated January 11, 1931. A Walhof, attorney for the estate.
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Stony County
Iowa
Andreas DP
Steinberg
Pillow request on sleeping car sparks porter's warning
The narrator recalls a night in a sleeping car where a passenger asked for a pillow and the porter reacted with scandal as bedclothes were scarce. The tale shifts to describe the Persian crow's beak, a historical weapon used by horsemen in Persia and northern India, noting its fixed blade and detachable butt end.
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Orst
Persia
India
Questioned Advice on Celery and Baby Pride
A humorous exchange mocks modern tips on celery chewing and baby boasting. Geraldine is advised on snack technique while a joke contrasts maternal pride with large population figures, reflecting light newspaper humor.
Fragmentary Exchange Offers Humorous Nods at Dinner Nonsense
A garbled dialogue shows a 9y comedian quipping about a nidlock and Welter usage. The text hints at social tension as an invited guest, possibly a wife, appears unsettled and the scene centers on a strained meal conversation.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
An 19th or early 20th century newspaper ad promises one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure that fails, with testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin and others. It advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy and claims testimonials are free, selling at ten cents per bottle, with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Tolédo
Spleac sale dates and medical ad copy from old BR Anderberg
A fragment lists sale dates for Spleac items with several names and dates such as Feb 22 Ed. Tripp Jan 24 Louis Heningfield Jan 26 Sanders Feb 28 Harry Camwela Feb 9 Chas Gaereart Feb 21 plus a prompt to write or call for dates. An advertisement praises Kings Life Pills claiming to cure indigestion constipation and liver kidney troubles for 26 cents.
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Spleac
Anderberg
Tripp
Louis Heningfield
Sanders
Harry Camwela
Chas. Gaereart
Smith
Birive
Giate
Farming Notes on Sheep Care and General Livestock
Practical guidance for sheep keeping and livestock management. Emphasizes proper gate design to prevent escapes, safe flooring to avoid injuries, dog-warn tape for pests, feeding cautions for ewes and lambs, water needs, barn warmth methods, and careful breed selection to maintain uniform stock.
Orchard Cold Weather Tips for Cattle and Poultry
The text urges inspecting cow ears for condition and notes drooping ears signal distress. It advises cleaning orchard debris, scraping bark, and burning infested material to reduce pests. It warns cold weather lowers milk and stresses the need to shelter cows, and mentions egg quality issues linked to hens.
Delivery Schedule Change Limits Meat Late Morning
Native Gh account states delivery boys must be in school web willZ before 8:45 am with no meat deliveries until after that time except Saturday when deliveries run all day.
New Discovery Saved Two Lives Praised By Scriber
A. D. Malenaldio of Fayetteville writes that Dr King’s New Discovery cured both him and his sister from frightful coughs. He claims she was told to have consumption and suffered night sweats, but the medicine recovered them both.
Deep i mystery remedy praised by Virginia reader
A letter from C B Rader of Lewisburg West Virginia thanks Electing Bitters for cure of ten year rheumatism and stomach trouble. He claims rapid relief, says the product cleanses kidney poisons and aids digestion. He asserts the remedy is unmatched and guarantees satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Rader
Lawisburg
W. Va
Appointment of administrator for H B Ellis estate in Sioux County
Notice from the District Court of Sioux County Iowa that on January ed 1911 the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of H B Ellis deceased. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated to the Court for allowance and those indebted must pay the undersigned. Dated January ed 1911 Bate Theard administrator.
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District Court
Sioux County
Iowa
H. B. Ellis
Said County
Bate Theard
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