Why Thurston Is Honored by Iowa
Osceola veteran Lloyd Thurston is Iowa’s first Spanish American or World War veteran elected to Congress. A former state senator, he authored soldiers relief and tax exemption laws, advocated veterans’ benefits, and served as captain in World War I, remaining a lifelong Osceola resident and Iowa Law School graduate.
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Lloyd Thurston
Osceola
Iowa
House of Representatives
Congressman Thurston
American Legion
Thurston
Iowa State Senate
Towa
Isaac Davis
The
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Fifty-first Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Philippines
Law School
State University of
Subirrigation for crops and garden use detailed in Texas study
Late Farm News explains subirrigation using underground pipes or lateral ditch seepage, stressing soil conditions for profitability. Porous surface soil, a shallow impervious layer, and good drainage are required, with soluble salts restricting large scale use. Cypress lath tile systems suit small gardens, with details on tile construction, connections, inlet feed, and proper irrigation rate to avoid runoff.
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M. R. Bentley
Texas
Big Saving in Fees to World War Veterans
In Livingston County New York Justice Adolph J. Rodenbeck reduced attorney fees, saving nearly two thousand dollars for 16 World War I veterans deemed incompetent. The veterans were defrauded of over fifty thousand dollars by guardian George W. Scott, now serving a twenty year embezzlement term. The case involved a surety company seeking three hundred dollar fees per veteran, which the American Legion supported as excessive.
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Livingston County
New York
Adolph J. Rodenbeck
Supreme Court
Livingston County American Legion Committee
George W. Scott
Scott
the Legion
Rodenbeck
No Fun Her Summer Escort Demonstrates Car Stunt
The pair amid a lighthearted exchange brag about a car that can halt instantly and accelerate to 50 mph within 15 seconds. She questions the purpose of the ability, while he insists on the display as an impressive show of control.
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American Legion Weekly
Fresh Eggs Inspire Morning Banter at Local Store
The story follows a young bride visiting a grocer for eggs during her first outing. After a half hour of excitement, she asks if the eggs are fresh. The grocer, exhausted, quips that the eggs are so fresh they have already insulted two customers that morning.
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American Legion Weekly
Potatoes, Hogs, and Crops: Quick Farming Tips
Tests show scrub hogs need 26 percent more feed than purebreds to gain 100 pounds. Acid phosphate does not raise lime needs. heavy lime applications help clover and alfalfa. For fruits and vegetables the old slogan remains: can what you can and cannot eat. A few drops of ammonia help remove water spots from polished floors and furniture.
Campaign to overthrow Mussolini reported in Telegraph
London reports an energetic international campaign to topple Benito Mussolini and the fascist regime in Italy, as noted by the Daily Telegraph.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
Mussolini
Italy
Travel-Era Accessories Highlight Light Luggage and Style
In dress accessory fashion myths, costume flowers and neckwear lead the scene with the Gor label stressing key management. Scarfs feature chiffon with floral clusters and picot edges while jabots and lace collars pair with coats. travelers favor light luggage, tailored suits, and built-in accessories for convenient packing and dressy appearances.
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Gor
Old Mr Giant Meets the Giant Sunflowers in Fairyland
Old Mr Giant travels from Fairyland to meet Giant Sunflowers who claim North America as their home. The two giants exchange stories about their peoples, plants, and legends, with the Sunflowers asserting their long historic ties to the land and its indigenous history.
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Billie Brownie
Mr. Giant
Fairyland
Mother Nature
Giant
Witty Witch
Sunflower
Europe
North America
Worked Best With Tip Billiard Cue Name Joke
A visitor at a hotel asks for the name of a bell boy who replies They call me Billiard Cue because I work so much better with a tip. The exchange hinges on a playful pun about tipping and work.
Wasn't Chewing Gum Teacher
A brief dialogue captures a student named George Becker denying chewing gum in class while addressing a teacher. The exchange highlights discipline and classroom routine in a concise vignette.
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George Becker
Woman’s back pain relief from Lydia E Pinkham remedy
Mrs Prick of 147 W Summit Ave St Paul Minnesota reports chronic back pain bearing down and dizziness since giving birth. After using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound her back ache stopped and energy returned enabling daily chores. She also used Liver Pills for constipation and offers to answer other women’s letters.
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St. Paul, Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkam
Pellagra Treatments Promising Says Texas Doctor
Testimonial letters praise W C Rountree M D of Texarkana for pellagra relief. Mrs Edna Murphy of De Kalb and Mrs L H Young of Yantis describe rapid weight gain and symptom resolution after treatment in 1923 1925. Patients were urged to request the pamphlet The Story of Pellagra and a free diagnosis.
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W. C. Rountree
M. D
Texarkana
Texas
Edna Murphy
de Kalb
L. H. Young
Yantis
W. cC. Rountree
Eugenists and Fear of Supermen in Uncertain Times
A reflective note questions the rise of eugenics and the fear it might provoke among ordinary people. It asks who would seek out unpleasant truths if such knowledge is deemed unnecessary or undesirable.
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Grove’s
California
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