Remarkable Aging Myths and Aerial Feats Across Eras
The piece discusses aged figures once deemed mythical gaining acceptance through modern evidence. It notes prominent elders like Mrs. Lady Howe and Weaton, mentions Pope Leo and Gladstone, and links aging to an Indian summer longevity. It covers French aviator Paulhan and Wilbur Wright predicting long flights, plus Chinese imperial financial reforms and the end seat bog in American transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ible
Cato
Peste
Leston
Ady
Howe
Weaton
Pope Leo
Gladstone
Adam
Laula Paulhan
London
Manchester
England
Uume
Wilbur Wright
Amereen
Agean
Wright
Avery
Mayor Bans Keep Alt-ing Grass Signs in 30 New York Parka
The mayor orders removal of keep alting grass signs amid a debate on lawns for children to play. Officials say grass can support play if ground is wet and not overly compacted, urging regulated use rather than prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Divorce reform and juror reforms touted at Iowa convention
The Lowe Bar association proposes state attorney presence in default divorce cases to prevent framed decrees and to inspect merits. It seeks county jury commissions to diversify juror pools. Officers named L Carney, C Saunders, C Ditcher, C Wilcox, A Small. Next convention set for Oskaloosa Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace E. Deemer
Law Reform Committee
Tate
Town Bar Association
L. Carney
Marshalltown
C. G. Saunders
Cornell Bluffa
Ditcher
Lowe City
Wilcox
Des Moines
Abraran
A. J. Small
Oskalouza
Train kills Fairfield girl near her home
Miss Katherine Harele, 27, was killed by Burlington train No. 10 while en route to work. She stepped from a freight train onto the fast passenger and was fatally struck within a short distance of her home in Fairfield Iowa. A second item notes the Iowa Retail Jewelers Association meeting in Des Moines with plans for four days of topics including show window decoration and parcel post.
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Misa
Katherine Harria
Burlington
Fairfield
Katherine Harele
Burlington Train No
Biveka
Iowa Jewelers
Dee Moines
Iowa Retail Jewelers’ Association
State Association of
Opr Sametrials
N. Nielson
Harlan
Bond for Nathoo Turner Dowd Des Moines June 27
County Clerk Joseph Maher approved a $4,000 appeal bond posted by attorney A D Pugh to secure the release from county jail of a defendant named Count 2. The Hindu geer Nathog, recently convicted and sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary for a separate offense involving Margaret Miller, is noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathoo Turner Dowd
Des Molines
Joseph FP. Maher
A. D. Pugh
A. Nathog
Geer
Aseaulé
Margaret Miller
Local Officials Appointed in Davenport and Passaic
In Davenport, George R. Putnam is named commissioner of lights with a $5 000 annual salary and Arthur V. Conover of Passaic N J is named assistant with a $4 000 salary. parade crowds in Blycets mis mae downtown Ravenport June 26 referenced in unclear text. Newton Ia reports defeat of phone franchise proposal in Jasper County with old franchise expiring April and new terms under study.
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Ravenport
Mis Mae
Wen
Towan
Place
Washington
W. Dune Yosa George R. Putngm
Travenport
Light Heysea
Arthur V. Conover
Passaic
N. J
Newton
Phone Rrans
Jasper County
Large Tile Drainage Project Aims to Reclaim Wet Iowa Land
The article describes a drainage scheme led by owners J Schubert J W Guinn and Mrs Mosnai to build a main tile draining 600 to 600 acres. The plan would divert excess floodwater into the river, reduce flooding, and enable reclamation of 2 000 acres southeast of Belle Plaine through large tile systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Schubert
J. W., Guinn
Ithis Intelliy
Alrerdy
Belle Plaine
Americans Triumph as Hamburg Drops Probe Against German Gulf Oil Unit
Berlin reports a decisive victory for American interests as Hamburg public prosecutor closes an inquiry into alleged German and American graft methods by the Deutsche Vaan Oil Company, finding no grounds for charges against EB. Quarles and stating costs borne by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Deutsche Vaan Oil Company
Standard ON Company
Maye
Hamburg
Hits
Voleer
Middles
Vacuum
EB. 4
Quarles
Amerite
Germany
Repair Cosson laws and sheriff duties in Iowa
Des Moines June 24 The prosecutors at their annual convention urged reform of the Cosson laws on removal of officers and sheriff duties with a view to the next general assembly. Newly elected officers include President W C G Edison Storm Lake Vice President C G Dewey Washington Secretary Treasurer W C Ratcliff Red Oak.
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Des Moines
Cosson
Iowa
Offeer S Sre
W. C G. Edison
Storm Lake
Dewey
Washington
W. C. Ratcliff
Red Oak
German American Teachers Meet in Cleveland
German American teachers from across the Union gather in Cleveland for their annual association meeting. The convention opens with music and welcoming addresses, presided over by Dy. EH II, Brick of Chienali, as it continues through Friday.
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Cleveland
Jne
Dy. EH. II
Brick of Chienali
Iowa Health Warns Against Firework Wounds In July
Secretary Sumner of the Iowa State Board of Health urges immediate tetanus antitoxin after burns and wounds from cannon crackers or blank cartridges. He warns of secondary risks from Fourth of July injuries and calls for stockpiling tetanus antitoxin for prompt use to prevent lockjaw and disease.
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Iowa State Board. of Health
Childdren
Nu N
Board of Health
Quilfard H
Sumec
Fire devastates Boone store interior in quick blast
A large explosion in Boone destroys the store interior after a baby toy cart reportedly struck a ceiling and set off dynamite caps. Clerks and upstairs occupants escaped as flames ripped through the double storefront, with the blaze ending in rapid destruction of the main room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Dupe
Temple of
Heonuny
Piriklog & Dynamus
Severe storm hits Afton causes fire and injuries
Afton Kansas June 27 lightning during a severe electrical storm destroyed the William Lattly Lumber shed with all its contents valued at about 38000, with 37000 insured. Telegraph operator Charles Sennett was struck by lightning but not seriously hurt. At Thayer seven miles away W Morrison was knocked senseless by a bolt. Walter Simpson and neighbor Guy McCloud narrowly escaped when their barn was struck. four horses and 160 hogs were present.
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Afton
William
Lattly Lumber
Charles Séznett
Burlington
Thayer
Here
W. Morrison
Simpson
Walter
Guy McCloud
Brakeman Dies After Coupling Accident Near Cambridge
Des Moines reports brakeman D. A. Fleming of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway died at Morey hospital after being caught beneath a car during a yard coupling at Cambridge Iowa. He was brought to Des Moines by special train and an ambulance but died shortly after arrival. Remains were taken to Perry, Iowa.
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Des Moines
D. A. Fleming
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Morey Hospital
Wadnas
Cambridge
Perry
Ohio Teachers Gather for Sixty-Third Annual Meeting
Ohio State Teachers Institute opens its sixty third annual session in Cincinnati with devotions and a presidential address. Ex-Commissioner KB Maullar discusses a state wide pension system. Afternoon speakers include Dr. J. M. Withrow, H. C. Mulkey, N. D. O. Wilson, and Simking.
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Ohin
Ceyar Point
FB. Over
Cincinnati
Oho
Issuol
Tle
A. Doude
Colunhng
Maullar
Warren
J. M. Withrow
Cinein- Netti
H.C. Mucklay
Cleveland
N. D. O. Wilson
Howling Green
Simking
Newark
von Fendan
Bandits Slay Two and Flee With Loot in Mass Case
Bandits armed with automatic revolvers killed Thomas A. Landregan a state manufacturer and fatally wounded Police Officer J H Can roll then escaped with a bag containing about 5000 dollars. The incident occurred in Mass on June 27 involving three bandits.
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Oaah
Lyn
Mass
Jone
Thomas A. Landregan
J. H. Canroll
Fire destroys depot in Dakore after sparks from engine
A fire blamed on railroad engine sparks destroyed the Powterd depot in Dakore, California, along with the nearby statue and related gear. Firefighters battled the blaze from June 9, with the origins still under investigation by Humboldt authorities.
My Pony Dream Enkindled by a Galveston News Family
A narrative from Galveston News recalls a girl wanting a pony and a buggy. Father and mother discuss cost and practicality while the girl imagines riding, sharing a playful domestic scene with siblings and neighbors. The old pony and rusty buggy symbolize simple joys and family negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Ste
Grifly
Galveston
Back in the Fold Biddies of Philadelphia Pride
A Philadelphia Biddle family pride is described through a grandmotherly storyteller and a six year old girl who declares a heavenly afterlife with Biddle status. The tale blends heritage with humorous dialogue about names and heaven.
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Philadelphia
Scrapple
Wall
Aay Robinson
Edwardian Interest in Medicine and Surgery
The article notes King Ruward's support for medical progress, including surgery and disease prevention. It mentions his typhoid survival aided by Sir William Jenner in 1872 and cites Sir Frederick Treves operating near the appendix. It layers historical medical figures with Royal College references.
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Ruward
Willig Jeyner
Frederick Treves
Sava
Royal College of Phil
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Roxy Bruton
Polles Charreter
Sylesse
Aptor
Magon City
Ernest Watts
Wea
Bla
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