Mississippi Valley Fair adds $60 in gold to public wedding prizes
The fair awards a $60 gold purse to the principals of the public wedding on closing night Saturday Aug 22 with officials, attendants and clergy provided by the fair. Maize C. Stokes invites entries for the Dissy auto contest, offering cash prizes for oldest dilapidated cars, with four people per vehicle dressed to match. Sears Roebuck Davenport to display a Bradley tractor at the fair, promising practical farm use at a fair price.
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Mississippi Valley Fair Association
Fairily
Maize C. Stokes
Sears Roebuck
Davenport
Davport
Bradley
Jears Roebuck Company
Iowang
Iowana Farm
Ilinois
Iowa
Holstein-Fregian Association
Rosa
LeClaire
Town
Speed of Whale Warns on Harpoon Lines and Waves
Whalers estimate the whale can cover a distance of about waves in one hove as crews adjust lines. The note highlights rough sea conditions and the need for cautious handling of gear during the chase at sea.
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Ava
Health Society urges mothers to care for baby teeth
The State Medical Society Educational Committee warns that neglecting baby teeth causes child illness and crowded, irregular permanent teeth. It cites 60 percent of U S children under 14 with defective teeth and urges dental visits at age three, then regular checkups and fillings to prevent misaligned jaws and poor chewing.
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Health Society
State Medical Society
United States
Unclear Source Fragment on Enemies of Improvement
A fragment suggests worst enemies of progress in international relations are those who oppose further cooperation, though the attribution and context are incomplete and the article text is garbled.
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Pesce
Redwood Usique and the sprouting ely cope-bear tree
A fragmented OCR note describes a ready pad called ely cope-bear ing tree that will sprout from the avump after cutting. The text lacks clear event details or dates but hints at forestry or botanical motifs and a future growth concept.
Moors Introduce Papermaking in Europe in Eight Century
Fragmentary note recounts that Moors introduced papermaking to Spain and spread the craft across Europe during the eighth century, citing early cultural exchange and technological transfer.
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Woors Paper Makers
Spain
Europe
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