Intellectual debate and travel notes in a New York Weekly fragment
A potted essay contrasts city and country virtues and vices with references to Conan Doyle, Tolstoi, Flaubert, and Balzac. It mentions A J Sabath’s tariff idea on dowries and a broadened bill, plus Army Quartermaster General Aleshire’s efficiency push. It also narrates Hubert Latham’s solo flight and hunting in France.
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Eurs
New York
Greecs
Republica
Italy
Conan Doyta
Sherlock Holmes
Flaubert
Balzac
France
Tolstoi
Sudermann
Josen
Wardy
Commission On Country Tite
A. J. Sabath
Americas
Congress
Soma
Muistald
Sabath
Bank wrecking case prompts plea for tougher law
A Wisconsin court hears calls to treat bank robbers as common thieves to curb bank wrecking. The discussion links harsher penalties to protecting property and stopping lootings, while unrelated science and travel notes appear in the page.
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Wisconsin
Leshog
Bownces
Scott Mabrey gang member acquitted in Nebraska trial
The second member of the Mabray gang of alleged grafters was acquitted by a jury after twenty hours deliberation in a trial in Nebraska. He faced larceny and conspiracy charges connected to a swindling of John Hermelbrecht of Ponder, Nebraska, tied to a fake race horse scheme. Deputy U S Marshals served warrants. the defendant planned to post bail. Mrs Scott cried and thanked jurors after the verdict.
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Connel Bluffs
Frank Sent
Pender
Neb
Mabray
Dleutet Courte
Wihl
Add
Scott
John Hermelbrecht
Ponder
Net
Fudge Thornel
Soelett
United States
Marshall W. A. Groneweg
Tha Mebray
Omaha
Ste
Soott
Hey
John J. Hass
Obituary for Hannah Knudson Widow of Brig Knudson
Mrs Hannah Knudson dies at her West Iowa home at 81. Step mother of former Kansas Governor Lowell Ingalls Knudson and longtime Quaker farmer active in Cedar County Underground Railroad stations. The Knudsons supported John Brown era abolition work and helped lead Whittier College and Mitchillville Girls Industrial School careers.
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Ames
Cedar County
Wich
John Browe
West Branwik
Fion
Lewelling
Berg
Eric Knudson
Whittier College
Salem
Henry County
Girls’ Industrial School
Mitchilivills
Des Moines
Kaises
Man Killed in Kingville Quarrel Over Money
M A man in Kingville died after a quarrel with J M Cash over money. Bert Redi, assistant secretary of Lye Rail roads, was reportedly held responsible for the incident on February 7.
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M. A
Kingville
Telit
Bert Redi Held
Lye! Railroads
M.C. A
J. M
Wireless saves crew as Kentucky vessel sinks near Cape Hatteras
In a Cape Hatteras distress tale, the steamship Kentucky bound from New York to the Pacific sent an SOS via wireless after sinking. Captain Moore and 46 crew members aboard the Mallory vessel were rescued as the Alamo hurried to assist. The Kentucky later went down with 9, etc.
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New York
Agai
Moore
Alan
Key West
Cape Hatteras
Syireless
Paciic
Wassengers Sergeen
Tacoma
Alaska Pacific Steamship Company
Imret
Kentucky
United Wireless Company
Cape Habterds
Alamo
Moore Ait
Thersalter Moombaigge
Erect Three Big Buildings Plan For State Grounds
The Iowa Municipal Board approves a new department for the state fair to oversee exhibits and campus safety. It outlines permanent buildings including a 40,000 square foot cement industry building, a 76,000 square foot transportation structure, and an educational building plus a model farm complex on three acres with farm houses and dairy facilities.
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de Moines
State Pyb
Oulicipal Board
Transportation and Public Safety Department
Sias
Cement Isdustriee
Gpxee
School for Deaf in Iowa Plans Evening Theatricals
Superintendent H. W. Robert of the Iowa School for the Deaf announced a new plan to improve exercises. The change aims to boost popularity and public awareness by holding monthly evening theatrical entertainments.
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School For Deaf
Council Bhufts
H. W. Robert
Iowa
Girl to Reclaim Loan in Trial Case
Nora Hinrichsen labeled the lender who will recover $1,500 from Julus Reine after he confessed the loan and hidden money during an escapade with her. He agreed to repay and marry the girl, according to the report dated February in Danlven.
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Danlven
Feb
Nora Hinrichsen
Julus Reine
Ute
German Patriots Meet in Cedar Rapids to Oppose Amendment
A large gathering of representatives from various Iowa towns met in Cedar Rapids to organize a liberty league opposing the proposal to resubmit the prohibition amendment. Colonel Mock chaired the community committee meeting and outlined aims for action and organization.
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Cedar Rapids
Germany
Verlouy
Iowa
Joseph Etbocek
Degholnges
Iberty League
Mock
Tequiline
Piamorm
Prpevan
Gol
Elpoeck Jn
Hesubmiapion Fgh
Omaha crowd hails Cooper medicine claims and witnesses
Reporters summarize local praise for Cooper New Discovery with testimonials from W J Grant and William Kennedy. They credit vast health improvements after stomach trouble and long work hours. Vendors and observers note broad belief in the remedy’s benefits and growing popularity.
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Omaha
Cooper
Tila
Hagdens
Feales
Warling
Coop_tr
Succes
Thoss
W. J. Grant
South Sixteenth Street
Kpon
William Kennedy
Bennett Company
Sixteenth and
Harney Streets
Aiygne
Géyolne
Fragmented OCR: local page notes on high school sports
Readable fragments show a local newspaper item about a high school event or game. The text mentions teams, scores, and a venue but lacks complete details. Further restoration needed to provide a precise headline and full summary.
Iowa Attorney General Urges Stronger Road Law Enforcement
A garbled letter from Attorney General H W Byors urges Iowa officials to enforce Chapter 101 Acts of the Thirty-third General Assembly and related laws to improve roads and curb weed growth. He cites township trustees county supervision and disclosure rules, warns against improper contracting, and invites cooperation with county attorneys and the state highway commission.
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Geneeral Byery
Fhe -Lawa
Earn An
Attorney. Org
Douald
Ames
Towaq
Gederaly
Attornaya
Siri
Gore
A- Smatten
Fordlug
Oflers
Stiate
Lowa
Fask
Wignwas’ Commission
Thirty-third General Assembly
Sa Far
Board of Supervisors
Ehoh
Cody
Pinthlle Ocera
Tita
Artes
H.W. Byors
Bandit Holds Up Station Agent in Desperate Attempt
Night agent E J Kelley at Rock Island station confronted an armed intruder who forced entry into the depot office. The attacker brandished a large revolver as Kelley tried to subdue the threat amidst a tense confrontation.
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Bandit Holdy
Council Blue
E. J. Kelley
Rock Island
Srey
Enon Court Hearing Highlights Peculiar Delights
A garbled report recalls a court hearing with mentions of Mr Davis and various odd phrases. Details are unclear, but the fragment preserves a glimpse of a local legal proceeding and scattered names.
Royal spender Oness fled details in plea
A garbled fragment references a royal spender and Marjorie, noting a millionaire and an escape. Details are unclear but suggest a legal or financial matter involving a high-profile individual and a questioned lifestyle.
Prayer and Charity Move Congregation to Sew Buttons
A church service closes with thanks for 67 buttons donated to the collection plate in the past month. The pastor urges philanthropy to fund sewing shirts and other garments for distribution next Sunday if more undershirts can be provided.
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Ihia
The Capsy Bachelor Dinner Call Ends In Gossip
Women phoned the bachelor at his rooms and teased him about his visitor while he kept a diplomatic pose. The scene shows flirtatious banter and sharp lines as the bachelor responds with light humor to the callers.
Power From Food Prompts Health Claims and Trials
A damaged text fragment discusses energy from food and a person’s experience with digestive issues. It references weighing nutrition, choosing the right foods, and trying Grope-Nuts as a solution, claiming improvements after months of struggle and heartburn relief.
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United States Army
Hubart Latham
Marcis de Polinge
Ming
Garry
Committee of Aviation
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Haligg
Pacific
Omet
Gintey
Pervica
Korpit
Bonya
Lot
Scotts
Trish
Gound Bluffs
Hannah Knudson
the Wireless
Buzking
Alamo Hoardt
Tampa
Fla
Pen
Wileiesa
Zoy
Ali
Barbara Carpenter
Ceden
Epok
Tielukoy
Bais Croy
Wes Arias
Ted Marjorie
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Indy
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