Divorces and the Higher Law in Christ’s Teachings
A historical discourse on Jesus stance against divorce, arguing monogamy as God’s law. It contrasts Seward’s appeal to a higher law with modern views, criticizes Matthew’s gospel interpolation, and urges adherence to Christ’s standard before society ends harmful marriages and divorce scandals. The piece cites Mark and Luke omissions and calls for restraint until civilization fully recognises the higher law.
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United States
William H. ‘Seward
Jesus
Mark
Luke
Matthew
India May Be Saved to England
A 1906 note on Indian reform urges extending political representation. Lord Minto’s committee, unpublished, signals that western education fosters native demands for citizenship equality. The remedy proposed: invite natives to participate in governance and bear government’s reproach alongside the ruling power.
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Lord Minto
India
Proper Training of the Hands
A French convent teaches hand control to calm restless, nervous hands. The text notes hands reveal inner state, urging folded, relaxed hands and avoiding touching the face to prevent wrinkles and distraction.
Iowa Leads in Wireless Experiments at Des Moines Colleges
Iowa landmarks in wireless telegraphy and telephony with Land Park College in Des Moines and a Des Moines college laboratory. The schools showcase wireless dynamo tests with 26 feet of separation from power lines and elaborate apparatus for instruction, signaling a growing modern commercial demand for skilled wireless operators.
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Land Park College
Des Moines
Iowa
Lowa
O Connell a Popular Official in Iowa Ties
M D OConnell of Fort Dodge is praised as a key Iowa official in Washington serving as solicitor of the treasury. He joined under Lyman Gage and continued under Shaw and Cortelyou, with assurance his services will be needed long term. He maintains close ties to Iowans, regularly canvassing the state and engaging in home affairs.
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M. D. O'Connell
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Lyman Gage
Department
National Capital
Shaw and Cortelyou
O'Connell
New Court House Leaks During Heavy Des Moines Rain
Polk county's new Des Moines courthouse, costing 650000, demonstrated a sieve as heavy rain caused water to drip from the dome skylights. Janitors placed buckets and receptacles along stairs and corridors to catch the downpour, while a large bucket under the skylight received repeated real water leaks from painted clouds.
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Polk County
Des Moines
Old War Monument in Iowa on Lenox College Campus
A Civil War memorial described as the first northern monument funded by popular subscription stands at Lenox College in Hopkinton. The Gettysburg monument, funded by the government, is the only one known to be older.
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Lenox College
Hopkinton
Musical father names four daughters with odd nicknames
A man earned notice for naming his four daughters with playful nicknames as Do-re, M-fa, Boly, Ti-do. The first ran from these, adopting the nickname Dora, the second became Miffy, the third took Bolly, and the youngest was commonly called Tiddy.
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Do-re
M-fa
Boly
Dora
Miffy
Bolly
Tiddy
Iowa Tops In Mules And Farms Says Old Assertion
Iowa reports 68 000 mules and 1 500 000 dairy cows in assessment figures. State boasts many colleges and low illiteracy with 310 000 foreign-born residents. Horse industry strong with 1 400 000 horses. Oats crop reaches 4 700 000 acres. Wood and sheep crops noted for profitability.
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Missouri
Iowa
Ilowa
Oldest Good Templars member in Clinton honors 87th birthday
Luke Roberts, affiliated since August 1852 with Hemlock lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars, is the oldest member in Clinton. He wears four pendant bars marking 25, 30, 40 and 50 years as a Templar and could gain a sixth bar at sixty years. He has served as Clinton weather observer for over three decades.
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Clinton
Order of Good Templars
Luke Roberts
Roberts
Lodge of the
Good Templars
Hemlock
N. Y
Templar
Order
Clinton Weather Observer
Record Price Set for Hamilton County Farm Land
A new record price for Hamilton county farm lands was established as George F Cnudson purchased the M W Tatham eighty acre farm near Jewell for 12 000 dollars, about 150 dollars per acre. It is the highest price ever paid in the county, a significant rise from a few years ago.
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Hamilton County
George Fcnudson
M. W. Tatham
Why Can't We Believe A Widower Remarries Question
A ponderous reflection on widowers, sorrow, and social judgment. The writer questions charity toward a man whose late wife's death seemingly governs his outlook and hints at the stigma around remarriage versus genuine
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Puok
Climate and Food Consumption Across Regions
Fragmented notes discuss relationships between climate, diet, and beverage use, mentioning Morocco Finland and pork. The text is garbled with stray punctuation and words, hard to extract concrete facts or dates. No clear event or person is confirmed.
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Morocco
Finland
Stratford High School Bank Continues Through Summer
Stratford Iowa operates the only real high school bank in the state with sixty four days of operation yielding 66 depositors and 250.59 dollars on deposit. Miss Clarice Swedlund elected cashier and deposits are drawn with printed checks. The bank follows standard banking practices and plans to loan deposits when the new school year begins with the school board in charge.
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Stratford
Iowa
United States
Clarice Swedlund
Remsburg
Ames Public Library Enlarged For Public Use In Ames
The Ames public library trustees, slow to rush the movement in Iowa, have enlarged the building after five years. The project adds a rest room and other rooms at a total cost around 15000 dollars. An assembly annex for public meetings completes the addition, making it a inviting center for community events.
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Iowa
Public Library
Ames
Early closing rules blamed for less drunkenness in Clinton
Clinton police records show that strict early and Sunday closings reduced Sunday intoxication. Saloons closed at 10 pm nightly and no liquor sold on Sundays, with very few arrests for intoxication in the past year.
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Clinton
Facts on Dress Counts for Men and Women
A quoted segment from the Atchizan Globe notes that a man wearing a complete outfit uses ten articles including socks and necktie. It contrasts with a woman’s many accessories, claiming she uses at least 67 items and spends one third of each day dressing or undressing, about 200 minutes daily.
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Atchizan Globe
An Oregon Schoolma'am Baches Near Seaside Signal
Misa Charlotte Church, a schoolteacher at a new Necanicum schoolhouse, baches in a cabin about a mile from the school. She has no near neighbors and lives with animals in a Seaside signal era notice.
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Oregon
Misa Charlotte Church
Necanicum
Womens Kidney Ailments Claim Relief With Pills
Mrs C R Foresman of Canon City Colorado testifies that after three years of rheumatism dropsy and kidney complaint she found relief using two to three boxes of Deans Kidney Pills. The ad claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure kidney troubles and other symptoms. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
C. R. Foresman
Highth St. Canon City
Colo
Relef
Conan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
He Learned Better Quote From Cleveland Leader
A brief exchange quoted from the Cleveland Leader recalls a man noting he never spoke a cross word to his wife except once. The retort humorously affirms the value of harmony and restraint in married life.
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Cleveland
Allen's Foot-Base relief for swollen tired feet ad
Use Allen's Foot-Base powder to shake into shoes for swollen smart tired aching hot sweating feet corns and bunions. Cures while you walk. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 2½. Do not accept substitutes. Sample sent free Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy NY
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
Absentminded Professor Returns Home Joke
A humorous vignette cites Lipincott’s line about the professor hearing the maid say he is not in and replying I’ll call again. The piece blends a quip with a cultural aside on social manners from the era.
Not Lacking In Dignity Judge John’s Court Reputation
A Louisville Courier-Journal note recalls a country lawyer famed for sedate manners and judicial bearing. Elevated to the bench he maintained solemn accents and a corrugated brow, earning a reputation for sagacity. An acquaintance recalls that he presided with more dignity than ability.
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John
Louisville Courier-Journal
A Proud Pair Roaster Hat Joke
A quip notes a peasant proud of owning the town’s largest roaster while his wife wears the biggest hat. The humorous exchange from Filiegende Blaetter highlights social bravado centered on domestic goods and appearance.
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Filiegende Blaetter
Bad Food and Good Health Won’t Mix in Diet
A Denver woman recounts how stomach distress after meals and loss of appetite led to weakness. After trying Grape-Nuts, her uncomfortable feelings disappeared, she regained energy, and gained 12 pounds. She credits the food and cites the book The Road to Health.
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Denver
Mellen
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