Bride fashion rules and world news mix in sharp column
A satirical look at wedding dress costs and dressmaker control in high society, noting a $1,000 gown as scandalous. It also reports on Australia and New Zealand military drill enrolment, Australasian defence sentiment, and Japanese interest in Shakespeare adaptations including Timon, Othello, and The Merchant of Venice.
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Australia
New -Zealand
New Zealand
Australasia
Great Britain
Japan
Timon
Othelio
Pensyl vania coal mine mule cleaning and fashion woes
A nonsensical report notes mules in Pennsylvania coal mines cleaned by vacuum machines. It jokes miners lack bathrooms due to costs, cites injuries to seventy females in Philadelphia from high heels and hobble skirts, and mocks futurists predicting war era aviation in Tripoli.
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Pensylyvania
Philadelphia
Embalmers Name Mortician Amid Political Turmoil
A critical note questions the New York State Embalmers Association on the term mortician while referencing patriots and rebel figures. The piece mentions J Pierpont Morgan gifting a barber a shave and Andy Carnegie’s thrifty habits. A Texas intoxication anecdote adds to the satirical blend.
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New York State Embalmers’ Association
J. Pierpont Morgan
Andy Carnegie
Christofferson to Face Insanity Commission in Alleged Wife Attack
J P Christofferson, confined in the county jail, will be taken before the insanity commission as information charging plea with insanity is filed. He allegedly attempted murder of his wife and himself after confessing, while his wife Mrs Christofferson remains alive with slight recovery chance due to age and delay in discovery.
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Christofferson
Boy killed in Knoxville auto crash near Des Moines
Des Moines Nov 6 Robert Morrow six years old of Knoxville died at Methodist hospital at 12 45 yesterday from injuries after a telephon pole toppled onto the car in which he rode The car was driven by O P Wright also of Knoxville Four persons were in the car Forest Dickerson and Robert Hicks fourteen were among the occupants The other two escaped injury Wright is president of the Marion County Bank Knoxville
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Des Moines
Robert Morrow
Knoxville
Methodist Hospital
O. P. Wright
Mr. Wright
Forest Dickerson
Robert Hicks
Weight
Marion County Bank
Knoxyville
Italian man fatally shot during christening celebration
An Italian man named Carai was fatally wounded yesterday afternoon during a christening celebration at 227 Southwest Fifth Street in Des Moines. He was taken to Mercy Hospital and died early this morning, while another man Teappacit Jabble is accused by party members of shooting him after an ensuing quarrel.
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Des Moines
Nome Carel
Southwest Fifth Street
Iowans Win Prizes at National Dairy Show
Iowa breeders dominated the National Dairy Show in Chicago with multiple prizes. Des Moines firms Wilcox & Stubbs and W. W. Mayer of Waterloo earned recognitions, while the Iowa State College at Amexslao claimed numerous prizes for Guernsey cattle. C. A. Nelson of Waverly won a first prize for Holsteins and Freisland helpers.
Suipids Full Of Mystery Man Hangs Self Near Buxton
Willam Davin a 45 year old shoemaker in the Mon Too Mercantile company at Buxton killed himself by hanging. His body was found swinging from a tree behind his boarding place and he was thought to be possessed of considerable property or money.
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Oskaloosa
Willam Davin
Mon- Too Mercantile Company
Buxton
Joint Drain Plan Set Between Boone and Story Counties
Boone and Story counties boards arrange a joint drainage project from Colex township, Boone county to Washington township, Story county with an estimated cost of about 12000 dollars.
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Boone
Are Bervisors
Story Counties
Colex Township
Boone County
Washington Township
Story County
Boone Man Raises Cotton Crop Near Boone
B Holland of this city has grown a small cotton crop at his residence in Boone. The crop has matured with pods opening to reveal clean white cotton.
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Boone
Holland
Monah Purchases Mine in Moikgone
Monah buys the Bricker coal mine at Moikgone. W. P. Sonsh of Waterloo and Des Moines assisted in purchasing and Mr. Bosh appointed T. In range as general manager.
Canada census shows rapid western growth and promise
The recent census places Canada’s population at 7 081 869, up from 6 371 516 in 1901, a 32 percent decade gain. Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba surge, with Winnipeg and Vancouver expanding, while British Columbia reaches 302 768. Western expansion is highlighted as paving the nation’s bright future.
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Canada
Dominion
United States
Republic
Lakes
British Columbia
Prairies
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Colembia
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Saskatoon
Lethbridge
Medicine
Het
Chicago
Fae Mellywonth
Echoed guilies and a prank in the galley tale
In a Puck style vignette a talking Echo mocked those who broke the aylyan silence. A group of smart women and guides sat nearby to play a game of progressive wheat, prompting a frightened Beha to flee the scene and never return.
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Puck
Test of Real Greatness in Columbus Egg Puzzle
The text shows courtiers challenging an egg puzzle with debates on its upright stand. It underscores a point that new puzzles rarely emerge, highlighting a reflection on enduring novelty in problem solving.
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Columbus
Spahn's Distemper Cure Advertised for Pets and People
Distemper remedy claims broad use among all ages of dogs and humans. The Apalin Med. Co. of Goshen Indiana reports 760,000 bottles sold last year at 9.50 and 1.00, with agents wanted and a fee book available on request.
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Anred
Spahn
Apalin Med. Co
Spea Contagious Diseanes
Goshen
Ind
Not for Him Farmer Seeks Eatery in City
A farmer, speaking in rough rural dialect, asks for an eating house while in the city. An accosted pedestrian asks if he seeks a specific place and the farmer replies he does not wish to be troubled.
Castoria Advertisement for Infants and Children
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children, noting it bears a signature and claims usage for many years. The text also includes stray, non coherent phrases about a bald man and a “pleasant points” item.
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Fletcher
President Taft Reviews Great Navy Pageant
President Taft reviews a vast fleet from the Mayflower off Twenty-Third Street in New York as 22 battleships and hundreds of ships pass. A seaman from the battleship New Jersey drowns after losing his footing at the starboard gangway, delaying the parade for an hour while a search is conducted.
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New York
Taft
Mr. Taft
New Jersey
Gustave Frey
Balter
Hot Springs
New York Harbor
Jte
Ase
Offeer
Kiel
Milwaukee Senate Inquiry Ends After Testimony
The senatorial investigating committee in Milwaukee completed its testimony and adjourned to meet in Washington. Senator Stephenson, last witness, denied any connection with Hines or Richards or any payments to influence his election. Edward Hines of Chicago and Hines denied talks with Shields or Stephenson about money or influence. Heyburn noted 120 witnesses and 80 affidavits examined.
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Stephenson
Edward Hines
Chicago
R. J. Shields
Hinea
Heyburn
Mystery Man Sought in Dr Knabe Death Case
Indianapolis police hunt a tall well dressed stranger seen emerging from a path near Dr Helene Knabe s apartment as she lay slain. H W Haskett who runs a cigar shop reported the man hurried from the entryway at about 11 1 o clock.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Helene Knabe
H .W. Haskett
Angeway
Knaba
Haskett
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation Issued From Chicago
President Taft issued the annual Thanksgiving proclamation from the Blackington hotel in Chicago while the White House was unavailable. The notice designates Thanksgiving on the fifth Thursday of November, marking a historic departure as the president governs from a temporary capital during the four day observance.
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Chicago
Chicago Ag
United States
White House
Taft
Blacketong Hotel
Manila Fire Ravages Chinese District Causing Massive Loss
A major blaze swept the Chinese district in Manila causing losses over 1 million dollars and threatening the city’s commercial center. The Twentieth Infantry under General Funston was deployed to help combat the fire and prevent further damage.
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Manila
Twentieth Infantry
Funston
Indiana Banker Released From Leavenworth Prison
An Indiana banker, identified as Frank H. Nicolas, is reported to have left Leavenworth Prison in Kansas after serving a sentence. The notice notes his origin from Auburn Indiana and references years of service or prior affiliations.
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Indiana
Leavenworth
Kas
Frank H. Nicolas
Auburn
Lanker
Ayeyvear
Etoberea Iony
Colman of Iowa Wins Agriculture Society Honor
Fragmentary text reports Colman, tied to Great Lakes region, receiving an agriculture honor at an event on November 4. The item mentions Colman and Lexington and references a society related to agriculture, with unclear surrounding details.
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Colman
Erisbaily
Lexington Junotloy
Lowa
Resinol Ointment touted as cure for skin ailments
An advertisement quotes Mrs. Florence Grirma of Philadelphia praising Resinol Ointment after her son recovered from a severe skin condition. The copy extols Resinol Ointment and Soap as universal remedies for cuts burns eczema and related skin troubles with testimonials and mention of department No. 61. The product is sold by druggists with free samples on request.
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Reeinol
Wes
Florence Grirma
Winton Streat
Philadelphia
Resinol Chemical Co
Baik More
Restored Courage and a Quiet Proposal Scene
A fragmented dialogue depicts a southern lover’s intense advances and a timid response from a woman. The man apologizes for his fright as a silence falls, and she hesitantly offers a hopeful remark about not being frightened this time.
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Robert
Hymn Chosen After Theologian Addresses Sunday School
A distinguished theologian delivered a lengthy sermon before oid Sunday school, described as too deep for the average juvenile mind. At the end the superintendent asked for a hymn, and the chosen song was Revive Us Again sung in the rear of the room.
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Oid
Eczema sufferers praise Cuticura remedies in testimonial
A testimonial from Sarah Calkins of Waukegan describes an eczema outbreak covering her body for months. She credits Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Renalgent with clearing the eruption and restoring sleep after four months of treatment. She urges others to use Cuticura products for skin disorders.
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Migs
Sarah Calkins
Waukegan
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