Chariton Iowa A Farming Town Built By Women
Chariton Iowa, a prosperous farming community, owes much of its progress to the women’s Improvement Association founded in 1902 by Miss Margaret McCormick. The group led parks, sanitation, and civic projects, transforming a dumping ground into greenery and spurring school and Chautauqua initiatives. Rich deposits in Lucas County and high per capita savings reflect steady local wealth.
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Chariton
First National Bank of Chariton
Lucas County
United States
W. H E. Curtis
Chicago Record-Herald
Charlton
Pioneer Improvement Association of Iowa
Margaret McCormick
Noxall Club
Board of Trade
Carnegie
Margaret Wright Brown
Joseph A. Brown
Laying Wires Underground in Bay City
Chief Harding of Bay City Michigan found a method to lay wires and small pipes under paved streets without tearing up pavement. A sharp iron pipe pushed across the street using a jack, reducing damage and repair needs while connecting fire alarm service underground.
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Harding
Bay City
Mich
Municipal Journal and
A Town's Sidewalks And Community Pride
A town should invest in even smooth sidewalks to attract residents and reduce pedestrian fatigue. Good footways save energy, support local improvement societies, and should involve churches schools and public spaces. Engage children and foster broad cooperation to build pride.
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Lippincott’s
Pedal to Sleep Deep Breaths Beat Insomnia
A Good Housekeeping suggested method for insomniacs involves feet pedaling on the right side with knees together, while breathing tempo aligns with respiration. The cycle aims to induce involuntary deep breathing, relaxation, and eventual sleep, with alternating foot movement as another option.
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Nodland
Magscrrs
Moon Weather Lore and Humorous Sidelights
A collection of old moon prophecy: moon phase signals frost rain storm and dry spells, with notes that day moon light means cool days and bright three days old predicts final weather. Included are humorous misprints and club dialogue about a twenty foot saurian on the Penobscot and a lifelong habit of thinking aloud.
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Penobscot
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Abolition of Billboard Nuisance Gains Momentum
Albany Journal reports a broad movement in many towns to curb billboards. Proponents cite unsightly wooden barriers, tattered paper, and wind hazards that can cause injuries or property damage. They also warn billboards can shield prowlers and hide wrongdoing.
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Albany Journal
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve the Best for Wounds
The salve is advertised as the only pure witch hazel product from DeWitt with promises of scar-free healing. It claims to treat cuts burns bruises tetter piles and itching and is sold by Smith & Reed.
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DeWitt
B.C. DeWitt
Camphreye Medicine Co
Cor, William and Dohu Sta
New York
Rocky Mountain Tea Endorsed By Mary Jennings Ad
Marshalltown rates via Chicago Great Western list rail fares to Billings Livingston Helena Portland and Victoria Vancouver. Mary Jennings of Oregon says Rocky Mountain Tea keeps women strong and beautiful and well. 35 cents Ellsworth Drug Co.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Chicago Great Western Railway
Billings
Mont
Livingston
Hinsdale
Helena
Butte, Mont
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Wash
Victoria
Vancouver
B. C
Mary Jennings
N. Yamhil
Oregon
Rocky Mountain
Ellsworth Drug Co
St Dunstan and the Devil at Mayfield Palace
St Dunstan, famed Weald smith and archbishop of Canterbury, is linked to Mayfield in Sussex where an ancient archiepiscopal palace sits. Legends say he battled the devil there, and the saint's tools once owned are said to be preserved at Mayfield palace according to Gentleman's Magazine.
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St. Dunstan
Devil
St.Dunstan
Canterbury
Mayfield
Sussex
Mayfield Palace
Gentleman's Magazine
His Outing. A fragmentary exchange on a social outing
A fragmentary passage describes a man being out driving yesterday and paying six dollars for a rig, with mention that the girl said she was engaged to another man. The text then shifts to a speculative note on infancy and germ period, framing it as springtime and seed swing in human existence.
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Young
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Woman's Improvement Association
The
Wisner
Opera House
Jed Carleton
Bertha M. Clay
West
APNEA
Ellsworth’s
New York Times
Warthhow
Yau
Lion Coffee
Hrebs Bros
Chicago
Dakota
Eldora
H. ©. Stuart
Gsn‘l
Beman
Eldora, Iowa
St. Pont
Muneapolis
St. Louis
Peoria
Kansas City
Twin City Mail
Mason City
Sun
Twin City Limited
DUNO
Sory
Bee Louis
Bis Louis
Beorla
A.B. Curra
Minneapolis
W. I. Bune
Eldora Flouring Mills
Chichester
Ladie
Ellie Hoxean
Ieee
O. E. Miller & Son
New Providence
California
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Grantte Bidg
Des Moines
Washington
Missouri River
W. B. Kniskern
Humphreys
Priory
Humphreya
William & Sohn Sts
Rocky Fountains
Madtoen Stedsine Co
Alphison
Eich Eacha
Dewitt &.Og
Ris Ney
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