Powder and Guns Through the Ages
A compact survey traces gunpowder and firearms from ancient times through medieval sieges and into Elizabethan England. It cites sources like Cassier’s Magazine and Quintus Curtius to show early gunpowder use, its spread in Europe, and a famous Chamberlain retort inspired by a nursery rhyme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Rand Artiller
Quintus’ Curtius
Alexander the Great
Asia
Philostratus
Alexander
Ganges
Julius Africanus
Constantinople
Thessalonica
Belgrade
Toulouse
Europe
England
Elizabeth
Crecy
Cassier
Gardens In the Ice and Prosperity on a Plain
A diary like mosaic of Arctic imagery and aphorisms argues that glaciers carry habitats and seeds across seas, while advice on prosperity urges practical frugality and dignified appearance. Short quips from papers follow, ending with a breezy town note.
All Men Are Good by J John Mitchell
The United Mine Workers leader argues labor and capital can coexist peacefully in West Virginia. He urges unity among workers and operators, favors open truth in talks, and envisions an era without strikes or lockouts. He asserts faith in people and calls for fair collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J John Mitchell
The
United Mine Workers of
West Virginia
Labor
Should Be Partners Should Be Partners
Andrew Carnegie argues that sharing profits with workers builds hidden power and reduces capital labor conflict. He suggests distributing shares to saving workers and prioritizing repayment, though notes speculation harms steady production and warns against reckless risk.
First Excursion to Clear Lake Sunday 1903 by Iowa Central
The Marshalltown Division of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers announces a special train on Sunday June 21 1903 from Ol dora at 9 10 a m to Clear Lake and return leaving Clear Lake at 7 p m. Round trip 1 60. Information via committee J M Speers R F Holt Wm Jennings or Geo M Martin DPA Os kaloosa IA and A B Cutts PTA Minneapolis MN. Tile products at Gifford Tile Works offer hollow brick guaranteed equal to any in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Marshalltown
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Oldora
Clear Lake
J M Speers
R F Holt
Wm Jennings
Geo M Martin
DPA
Oskaloosa
Iowa
P& TA
Minneapolis
Minn
Gifford Tile Works
Little Early Risers praised as easy laxative pills
An advertisement touts Little Early Risers as a non purging laxative that won’t gripe or weaken. It features endorsements from W H Howell in Houston and Bob Moore in Lafayette and notes Smith & Reed sell them, with a Hardin county red cedar paste sold by Davis & Moser as the right product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W H Howell
Houston
Tex
Bob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
de Witts
Smith & Reed
Hardin County
Davis & Moser
Engineers Excursion to Clear Lake Sunday June 21
Go to Clear Lake on the engineers excursion with fine boating fishing and bathing. Special train leaves Eldora via the Iowa Central at 9 10 a m round trip 1 50. Returning the train leaves Clear at 7 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Iowa Central
Fourth of July Rates Excurson Tickets Offered by Iowa Central
The Iowa Central railway will sell round trip excursion tickets on July 3 and 4 at one and one third fare to all points within 200 miles. Return limit July 6. See ticket agents for particulars. The Citizens Bank offers time deposits, farm loans, and reliable abstracts of title. J Fe Hardin, president, Eldora, Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Particuars
J. FE. Hardin
Eldora, Iowa
Fragmentary timetable item for East and South routes
Sparse OCR shows a timetable fragment with locations East and South and times around 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. No clear dates, names, or destinations available to form a full event or service summary.
Immortality of the Soul Debate in Modern Thought
A speaker predicts the twentieth century will test soul immortality through spiritualism or science. He argues that if spiritualism proves communication with the dead or science shows brain electrical effects govern feeling, the existence of God may be established. He notes many men in the country are atheists.
It Is Time For The Great Women's Colleges
The author argues American women seek practical lives centered on farms, gardens, and forestry. She laments lack of curricula teaching home economics and land care, noting many schools teach rhetoric and currency but not how to buy corn or manage woodlands. She urges women's colleges to provide practical life training for girls and their future contributions.
Annual Statement Jan 1 1903 Officers and Directors
Officers and directors listing with Samuel E F Carey as President and Treasurer Wm Logan as Vice President Howard Acker as Secretary Hugh Robertson as Assistant Secretary James D Rand as Vice President State Central Saving Bank James C Davis as Counsel. Insurance written during the year 1902 with premiums and losses paid detailed in the annual statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel EF. Carey
Wm. Logan
Howard Acker
Hugh Robertson
Geo. D. Rand
V. P. State Central Saving Bank
Jas. C. Davis
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Joseph Chamberlain
Lord Beaconsfield
Lord Balisbury
Berlin
Bismarck
Mr. Chamberlain
Arctic Ocean
Eskimos
Arctic
Fortune
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Press
Andrew Carnegie
Citizens Bank
Chicago
Dakota
H. ©. Stuart
Gsn’l
Beman
Albert H. Walke
University of Michigan
Edward Everett
California
St Paul Express
St Paul Mail
Ss. Sisccaeee
Hanoi City Main
Peoria Mail
St Louis
Kansas City Mail
Peoria Express
Burke, G.P. & TA
Gro. S
Barry
Keeley St
Carcano
Sun
Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Paulo
Maison Isacine, Co
Madison, Wis
Towa State Insurance Company
Kbokuk, Lowa
Real Estatess.s
Evan Ead Ash
Ald
Organiza
Organiza- 2
C.R. Brownell
Agt
Aetna Insurance Co
Connecticut Insurance Co
National Insurance Co
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co
Manchester Insurance Co
Des Moines Insurance Co
Aachen
Munich
Queen Insurance
JL Vwania Fire Insurance Co
Sun Insurance Co
Standard Accident Insurance Co
Northwestern Life Insurance.Co
U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Eldora Flouring Mills
Dr. Miles
Redding
Miles
Sgo
Ae Neine
C. E. Ring
Lima
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
DeWitt
Burne
Ovidae
Wilbert Shallenberge
Winchester
Eldore
Parma Neurabie
Hay
Shallenberger
Wyonnais
Bright
Puan
Wilbert Shallenberger
Oakwood Blvd
Drexel State Bank
Ghichester
Chichester
Artienals
Hichester Chemical
Madison Square
Phila
Alwis
Zev
Avery
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