Receding chins and bold forecasts in 1915 era studies
A column surveys medical and social notes from 1915 including Margaret Lynn’s critique of facial maps linking chin shape to character, traces of two university brothers, and broader remarks on science and industry. It cites research on livestock, peat fuel in Sweden, tropical stations in British Guiana, dental gum ridge registration, and inventive devices from Omaha and New Jersey amid global trends.
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Margaret Lynn
The
Unity of Kansas
Brynn
Siat
Mise Lynn End Ip
Iowa to enlist 6784 more National Guard members
Des Moines reports six thousand seven hundred eighty four additional guardsmen needed to reach the state quota under the new army bill. Adjutant General Logas confirms a district by district tally showing current enlistments and required increases to meet the proportional force, with a five year timeline.
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Des Moines
National Guard
Iowa
Logas
Sotmary
Iowa Spanish War Veterans Conclave Held in Des Moines
At a final convention in Des Moines on June 14 1917 Iowa Spanish War veterans chose encampment site Clinton and elected officers including Department Commander Wm. Mrivan Waterman and Major Vice Commander Carl M. Orton Burlington Junior Vice Commander Levi Judd Clinton and chaplains W H Worry Davenport and W Weavilin Des Moines. Resolutions urged immediate steps to support Wilsons war effort and promote patriotism through military drill in schools and larger national defense.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wilson
Loward
Ivan
Watermo
Nior
Carl M. Orton
Burlington
Levi Judd
T Clinton
L. H. Mayne
Brnnet ®Burg
W. Hl.worry
Daven
W. Weavilin
Desisa Oy
D. Big Philiputt
Port Oeadse
G. E
Cedar Fai Ani A. L. DL
Davenport
Edward Mc Rurtz
Alterns Davenport
Talene
Ard Ties Moines
Bol I. Raplus
Waterloo Prepares to Entertain Iowa Bankers
The entertainment features Liberati's band for a ladies concert at Highland Park Tuesday afternoon and a program for all stars at Waterloo Theater Tuesday evening. Advance information indicates the dance will be the largest in the history of the association. Arrangements have been made to take care of the bankers and their wives.
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Liberati
Highland Park
Waterloo Theater
Ndance
Farmhand Sees Motor Boat Sink in Missouri River
A farmhand witnesses a motor boat sink on the Missouri River during a storm. The chaotic wreck involves a man identified as George Freeman and others, with reports of fatalities and injuries as authorities investigate the sinking.
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Missouri River
Federation Refuses Blacklist for Ames College
The Towa State Federation of Labor refused to blacklist Iowa State College at Ames on June 17 citing non union labor used in two new buildings. State Labor Commissioner A L Tick opposed the move and said the state education board hires non union help. The vote to refuse blacklist was almost unanimous and the convention adjourned after noon.
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Marshalltown
Towa
Iowa State College
Ames
A.L. Tick
State Board of Education
County Attorney Files Requisition for Blackie Case
Des Moines reports describe Montgomery county attorney T Gillette securing a requisition from Governor Clarke to bring Mangreid check to Villisca from Kansas City. Mangreid is accused in the ax murder of the J B Alcore family. He previously served time for desertion and showed nervousness when questioned.
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Des Moines
T. Gillette
Ted Oak
Montgomery County
Clarke
Villisca
Kansas City
Manstichl
J. B. Alcore
Pert
Leaveny
Arty
Willises
eTime
New Iowa Masonic Grand Master Arthur Receives Appointment
The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge announces Thomas A. Arthur as the new grand master. The meeting raised lodge funds to 52 000 and charity from 5 000 to 33 500. Appointments list Forrest H. Treat Des Moines as deputy grand master and other officers.
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Thomas A. Arthur
NEW
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Masonic Grand Master
Rand Umster
APC
Foe Brand
Erles Nerd
Des Moines
Ceniér Aanis M. Whitehead
Coune
W. E. Strandier
Amos N
Pwashtington
Fa. Paw
G Albersen
Destructive Hail Storm Pummels Harilton County
Severe hailstorm strikes Harilton County causing damaged crops across a ten mile strip. Outbuildings toppled and farmyards battered as residents survey the aftermath of the powerful weather event.
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Harilton County
Hearings Set by Railroad Commission Dates and Locations
June hearings listed for the Railroad Commission including Princeton case on dangerous zones presented by Dr John Koex. June 21 transmission line case in Lenton county. River Sioux Partners elevator case with Northwestern and site application. Sharpnack Co elevator site with North Western. June 17, June 12, and June 5 dates noted for various applications and arguments.
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Princeton
John Koex
NOW
Liehtevimpeny
Lenton
s—River Sioux Partners
Northwestern
Sharpnack & Co
North- Western
Worker Suffers Burns Opening Powder Can Near City
A man employed at Central Ming No. 1 near the city was badly burned when a pick struck a powder can, causing a spark that ignited the powder and caused an explosion. He was removed to his home in very critical condition.
Miller Court Delivers Paragraphs of Sentences
In Miller court session Andrew V Meers was charged with passing worthless checks and given a one year penitentiary term. Miles Adle received a suspended sentence of nine months for selling mortgaged property.
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Circwit Miller
Dune
Andrew V. Meers
Labor Federation Refuses to Mix in Iowa Politics
The Iowa Federation of Labor voted June 16 to oppose political interference by wording that endorses any candidate for the November 1916 general election. In Mason City Frey D. Cram was named Cerro Garcia schools superintendent with others considered. Frank Kilgore of Shannon died by suicide. the Iowa Retail Harp ers conclud ed a three day convention at Burlington. A Danish Lutheran church dedication at Harlan highlighted the national convention with thousands expected for a Saturday bout.
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Petric Co
Uelnz Nm
Hampton
George Freeman
Farmer Mile
Brederickebuack
Mr. Freeman
Tiger
Mr. Pree
Marshalltown
Si Federation of Labor
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Frey D. Cram
Cerro Garcia
CT. Benson
D. W. He
Gertruude Canners
Tes Moines
Wilson Pierhaof
Thornton
T. F. Walker
Manchester
Cram
Central Inco
Shannon
Frank Kilgore
Lecal War Committee
Iowa
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Adamee
TE. Heitmin
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AL D
Grepe
Des Moines
Darae
Peoria
John EL Schiner
Winterset
Harlan
Luthtrana
Thin City
Real crime romance outlined in stories of insane Blackie
Villisca Iowa June 17 The Burns detective agency claims William Mansfield alias Insane Blackie ex soldier ex convict and dope fiend is responsible for the Villisca ax murders and for killings at Paola Kansas and Blue Island Illinois The investigation traces a pattern of murders with mirrored rooms basins and lamps left at bedsides and shows a single cunning killer driven by a cocaine fueled urge with a motive tied to a desertion case and a convoluted watch for an arrest warrant.
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Burns Detective Agency
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Bose
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Blue Island
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Sag City Secures Honors at Firemen Tournament
In Odebult June 1 Sue Chu led at Maple Valley Firemen's tournament with multiple wins. Results include race events won by Sac City and Odebolt with times listed. Battle Greek won best appearing company and Sae Clio earned largest company prize.
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Odebult
Maple Valley Firemen
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Qidehatr
Sue City
Anthon
Odlebolt
Sac City
Odebolt
Sacc City
Odebalt
aAmthon
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Jett Athen
Fuchs
Rac City
Anthon Secur
Sh Association
Battle Greek
Sae Clio
Murder in McCausland Shocks Small Town Postmistress Accused
In McCausland, 20 miles north of Barrenport, Mrs. Gerber the town postmistress is jailed on a second degree murder charge after she says she acted in self defense when she shot Mrs. Funk in daylight. Funk allegedly attacked Gerber who argues she fired only to scare and protect herself and Uncle Sam’s money.
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Barrenport
William Funk
McCausland
Here
Mac Garber
Gerber
Woman Finds Daughter Husband Still Missing in Fort Dodge
In Fort Dodge on June 17 Mrs P M Bravey reports locating her daughter Nellie Hreeey who left June 3. The husband remained missing for over a week after a move to Des Moines where the daughter was found. Police inquiries continue into his whereabouts.
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P.M. Bravey
Nelle
Nellie Hreeey
Ichard Lltiot
Des Reines
Firacev
Maynerd
Alaynard
Auto plunge injures labor delegates in Marshalltown
A car carrying state labor convention visitors veered from the road near Cemetery yesterday afternoon, injuring three. Driver Janney of Marshalltown lost control. C A Sewell of Cedar Rapids, L A Rothron of Cedar Rapids, and Michael Carey of Valley Junction sustained injuries while Janney, the operator, escaped unharmed.
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Ermiva Inkient Rarside
Janney
Stauwly
C. A. Sewell
Cedar Hapiis
A. Janney
L.A. Kothron
Cedar Rapids
Michael Carey
Valley Junction
Fire on street car alarms city children en route to pageant
In Dubuque a burning street car sent about fourteen hundred public school students into panic as flames consumed the front of the car. Many children were injured leaping from windows and crowding to the rear. The pageant at Municipal Park followed the parade through business districts.
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Dubuque
Wilson Renamed Party Leader With Marshall Nomination
At the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis on June 16, President Wilson and Vice President Marshall were nominated by acclamation with only one dissenting vote. The event triggered a rush of delegates, and Bryan addressed the gathered crowd after a tense platform delay.
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Platt Advances to Top Roles at Pacific Lines
Howard V. Platt, assistant general manager of the Southern Pacific Railroad, will become vice president and general manager of the Oregon Short Line Railroad and vice president of the Union Pacific, effective June 16.
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Russians capture Czernowitz and massive Austrian losses
Reports from Petrograd say Austrians evacuated Czernowitz in Bukowina. Russian forces report 164000 prisoners, 163 cannons, 266 machine guns, 959 bomb throwers and 22 mine throwers seized as they advance along the southwest front. Recounts note heavy Austrian retreat and destruction of lines and trains.
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French Machine Guns Stop German Attacks On Verdun Front
Paris June 17 German assaults southeast of Thia Mont were repulsed by French machine guns and infantry along the Verdun front. French forces reported capturing five prisoners and about 180 enemy soldiers as attacks on the Aisne area and Deadman Hill failed. London dispatches note Austro-Transanian forces of about 18 000 attacked on the Ahsiane plateau and were repulsed with many casualties.
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Thitmont
Verdun
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War Office
Hevsn
Caillette Wood
Une
Deadman Hill
Russian artillery aided by Japanese guns in Galicia
London dispatch reports that Russian artillery effectiveness in the Galicia drive is credited to large Japanese guns. These weapons allegedly outmatch prior Russian guns and use shells with a new explosive described as tremendously destructive.
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London
Petrograd
Italian Earthquakes Reported Across Central Italy
A heavy earthquake was felt at 3 36 this morning in Fort a central Italian town with 50 000 population and Rimini another 50 000 town 28 miles away with no casualties reported.
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Paris
Fort
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Rimini
Bulgarians Withdraw Forces From Saioniki Front
Report from Athens says Bulgarians are pulling most troops from Saioniki toward the Romanian frontier, as observed via London on June 16.
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Thens
London
Athens
Saioniki
Balloonage progress in American airship program advances
An American manufacturer and Timlel show the only kite balloon built for the United States government now nearing completion for the navy. The balloon measures 170 feet long 50 feet high and 25 feet in diameter following a German army type. Thousands of such balloons are used in Europe on land and water proving invaluable for directing gunfire.
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United States
Navy
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