Diverse Inventions and Facts Stir 1914 Almanac Style
A survey of scattered notes covers new turpentine by products as disinfectants, a turbidimeter for spinal fluid diagnosis, an English streetcar experiment, and global production figures. It notes tobacco in Quebec, herring harvests in Japan, and varied inventions: heated meal wagons, auto horn devices, portable hair clippers, umbrella handles from young trees, and a battery powered light on a novel umbrella. Legal quips mention a Brooklyn judge and a husband rights remark.
Buena Vista College Defeated by Presbyterian Sisters
Fragmented sports note reports Buena Vista College lost to Presbyterian sisters in a local game. अस्पष्ट lines mention New York and a 3300 endowment intention but details are unclear.
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Buena Vista College
Siinisters
Second Divorce Petition in Cruelty Case Filed
Mrs. Griffin seeks a second divorce from Thomas Griffin alleging cruelty. She requests alimony of 245 dollars monthly and custody of their minor child. The couple, married first in November 1909, divorced May 21 1915, remarried November 4 1913, and now pursue formal separation again.
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Thomas Griffin
Griffin
Alt
Lan
Funk Seeks Higher Compensation Law Requirements
Describes A B Fook industrial commissioner's recommendations to strengthen the workmen's compensation law. Proposes raising minimum weekly comp to 1 and maximum to 12, cites 27 injured in 1914-16 with 6565 receiving compensation, and urges deputy commissioner to handle arbitration and employer insurance failures. Also reports Guy Brent indicted for embezzling 4000 from Clarin da Bank and looming arrests.
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Haiti
Mer. Funk
Industrial Commission
Towa
Telegraph-Herald Libel Suit Leads to Courtroom Tension
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald sues editor Louis Murphy for libel over a controversial editorial. Attorney Nelson plans to present evidence that owner BP Quigley read and approved the piece. The paper seeks $26,000 with interest and costs, while the case hinges on who authored and published the editorial.
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Murphy
Telegraph-Herald
FJ Ot
Igi4
Dubuc
Whelows
Allorn Nelson
Guigrey
PLOTTERS TARGET BUCK GROVE FOREMAN Lihudas
A series of telegrams and recent events prompt belief in a conspiracy aiming to kill Buck Grove section foreman Lihudas. A former local Greek acquaintance vanished with Lihudas after gifting a pancake flour package that was later discarded. Telegrams from Chicago to Morton and to a local merchant question Lihudas fate.
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Buck Grove
Lihudas
Lihudag
Auto bootleggers nabbed in Iowa sting and jail terms loom
Oakland and Atlantic authorities arrested Jim Huard and Brilles, two Des Moines men linked to an Omaha to Des Moines liquor bootlegging route. Police seized about 1000 bottles of whisky from two cars, with bonds posted and the pair at large after appearing before Mayor Powell. Also in Des Moines, suffrage ballots must be kept until December 5, and Keokuk raids target alleged temperance bars yielding arrests and asset seizures.
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Nebraska
Oakland
Atlantic
Huard
Brikes
Powell
Des Moines
W. & Alvin
Equal Suffrage
Monnea
Hutres
Keokuk
George Cosson
Alounday
Iowa
Mondar
Progress of Japanese Industry Inspires Dutch Study
The Netherlands considers emulating Japan’s industrial rise. Henri Hubert van Kol reports Japan’s export share climbed from 18 percent in 1850 to 45 percent by 2002, while agriculture fell. Dutch plan calls for a central native-industry bureau in Java to gather data and subsidize factories. He argues Java’s people and conditions suit industrial growth.
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Hague
Netherkinds
Japan
Henri Hubert van Kol
van Kols
Java
Br. Wan Kol
Jaapan
One Census Question Illegal Says High Court
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a farmer not answering a census inquiry about encumbrances on his land. The court ruled the executive council had no right to place the question on the form.
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High Court
Des Amines
Supreme Court
Harvey Deitrich
Clarke County
Deitrich
Executive Council
Frightful Havoc Wrought by Guns on British Front
Ottawa reports a Canadian war office communique detailing Allied artillery superiority and aerial prowess on the French front. The description highlights vast destruction, flooded trenches, ruined villages, and the deaths commemorated as sacred ground, with frequent references to British, Canadian, and Allied forces.
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Ottawa
Ont
France
Canadian War Records Office
Sam Hughes
de Aanarrtun Aigue
Albert
Pogieres
Humanufa
Desperate Fighting on East Front Reported by Wireless
Desperate fighting in Galicia and along the Naruyuvka river west bank as German troops storm Russian positions. The German official statement says 14 officers and 2,050 men were concentrated and 11 machine guns captured while Romanian forces reportedly yielded in Throbr adja as Bulgarians and German units advance along the front.
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Herlin
Sayville
Naruyuvka
Galicia
Germ
Federal Ownership to Be Investigated in Rail Study
Washington October 20. A tentative railroad investigation program by a Joint House subcommittee calls for a thorough study of government ownership of roads along with other questions. The committee will determine practicability and compatibility with government theory as railroads prepare to resist the move.
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Aiins
la Floisselle
Lassaisselle
Defamination Ovillers
Povieres
Vozleres
la Buisselle
Poxieres
Washington, D
D. C
Congress
Snow Pack Hits Iron Range Areas
Snow depth ranges from two to six inches across northern Minnesota including the Tron range and north woods. Snow began last night with a blizzard in progress on the Tron range yesterday as rain shifted to snow under a north wind.
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Iron Range
Doki
Minn
Ool
Minnesota
Tron Range
North Woods
Bakers Fail in Columbus Wheat Price Curtailment Decline
The report attributes a rise in wheat and flour costs to curtail profits, noting an impact on bakers. The data indicates 146 bakers in the United States saw downturns in June and August, with June and August attributed to the decline.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States
Bank Prosperity and Proof Systems Sound in Federal Reserve Talk
Comptroller Jim Williams addresses the Farmers National Congress on the new federal reserve law. He says decentralization of money will aid farmers by enabling credit access and limiting bank speculation. He notes the era shows stronger banks, more charters, and lower overall risk, while some loans still carry high rates in distressed areas.
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Teunapedis
Afshn
Jim Williams
Farmers’ National Congress
Fedamd
Wilson
Beukings
Williams
Federal Reserve Law
Saheee Dees Ais
Burger
Feu
Bankinen
Comptrotter Willatss
Masters Plumbers to Conform to Sherman Law
The department of justice notes action by the National Association of Master Plumbers to revise its operation plans and by laws to meet the Sherman antitrust law. Washington reports the association has been under investigation for potential violations.
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Department of Justice
National Agsa Ciation
Puister
Wheck
Washington, EL
Fire Marshal Comment Sparks City Debate in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids on October 20 Mayor Trath defends a fire marshal remark about rebuilding a condemned structure. The exchange centers on Tien granting permission to repair, while the council insists on strict enforcement of condemnation.
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HGAST
Cedir Rapids
Trath I
Clem
Tien
Rutt
Lata
Contrel
Ames Fourth Ward Seeks Separation Petition Filed
Ames Iowa October petition seeks separation of a 134 property from Ames. district court action filed with county clerk. The fragmentary text also mentions utilities and mechanical device descriptions, plus notes on Hawaii's rare silver sword plant and native names.
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Ames Fourth Ward
Ames
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United States Geological
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Australia
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Anamosa
Iowa University
Department of Athietics
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