Monkey Bridge Myth Debunked Across South American Monkeys
The piece traces a long lived belief that South American monkeys form a living bridge over rivers by linking limbs. It cites 16th century origin from Acosta, Humboldt’s refutation, and later scholars at the American Museum of Natural History proposing the tale arose from observed monkey crossings on hanging vines.
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Tadro Jose Acosta
Baron Humboldt
Messrs
Leo
Muller
George K. Gherrle
American Museum of Natural History
South America
Gudger
Bit by Bit in Fragmented Conversation
Readable lines hint at a strained domestic exchange with terse remarks about a wife and ongoing influence. The fragmentary dialogue suggests tension over truth and control within a long familiar relationship.
Danderine Hair Tonic Ad Claims Hair Revival
An advertisement promotes Danderine a hair tonic promising long thick lustrous hair with color vigor and abundance. It urges readers to buy an eighty five cent bottle from local drug or toilet counters to refresh scalp check drift and prevent falling hair.
Don’t Miss This Offer For Vacher Balm Tubes
An offer from B. W. Vacher Inc New Orleans La promises a 25 cent tube of Wader Balm for cold relief and flu protection. The advertisement urges readers to mail the notice if no local agent is available and claims trial will lead to lifelong use.
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B. W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
SWATMAN SPLURTS FLY WARNINGS FROM UW ENTOMOLOGIST
Wisconsin experiment station entomologist C F Fluke warns syrphus or hover flies are allies of farmers. Adults patrol plant lice colonies and larvae feed on lice to protect fruit trees and crops. they should be protected not killed.
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C. F. Fluke
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Vesuvius versus Niagara Falls in a playful boast
An Englishman in Naples compares Vesuvius to Niagara Falls in a witty exchange with an American. The dialogue contrasts American bravado with European tastes as he notes the past craze for hand-painted books.
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Bay of Naples
Vesuvius
Niagara Falls
Iowa News Highlights and Local Developments
William Herbert of Sheldon makes the largest individual subscription to the Salvald Army fund at $1,000. Grinnell CollegeEnrollment of 84 students signals liberal arts status. Emmet county offers $200 reward for arrest and conviction in auto theft. Winter weather and crop bulletins resumed after a long gap. Red Cross chairman elected in Polk County for the November drive. A 30 piece band forms in Kaloola High School under Fred Jewell. Edward Ketley of Humboldt dies in a fall. leaves eleven children. U.S. war manpower toll officially tallies 392,182 with Iowa losses lighter than many states. Ribbon awards at the state fair total nearly 1.25 miles of ribbon. Iowa fish introduced by hatchery and barrel shipments in streams. Spirit Lake water level to be lowered to protect shorelines. American Legion posts rise to 244 statewide. University of Iowa women show higher scholarship averages than men. Grinnell College launches a national campaign for 3.25 million dollars to restore prewar status. Milk essay contest expands statewide after strong showing. Hardin County farmland now offered far below historic prices. Y M C A secretary guards Siberia service. A resident walks 13,204 miles from Sept 1919 to Sept 1919. Sept walking 369 miles.
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William Herbert
Sheldabt
Salvald Army Fund
Grinnell College
Uberal Arts College
Board of Supervisors
Emmet
lawai+In
B.F. Kauffman
Polk County
Red Cross
Polk County Red Cross
Skaloosa
Fred Jewell
Iowa Brigade Band
Edward Ketley
Farfher
Humboldt
Kelley
United States
Towa
Ele Fair
Lee County
Keokuke
Madison
Iowa
Lansing
Adam
Spirit Lake
American Legion
Osceola
Butler
Mitchell County
Riceville
Mediapolis
University of Iawa
Grimnell College
Grivnell
Des Moinés
IH. T. Masa
Ruth Amundsen
Hardin County
A. J. Morgan
Iowa Falla
T. Heald
Association
Siberia
Heald
Edgar A. Thornton
Newton
Rillan
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief
The ad claims a dose every two hours breaks a cold and relieves grippe misery. First dose supposedly clears nasal congestion and stops nose running with headache fever sneezing and soreness. It touts Papes Gold Compound as quick sure relief costing only a few cents at drug stores.
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Pape
No Low Shoes item record from today
A reader notes a purchase of shoes described as a pair bought today. The account includes a phrase high distortionately, indicating unclear or misrendered wording.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Pure Ingredients
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant medicine for kidney liver and bladder issues. It promises purity and worth in every bottle, offers two sizes and a sample by mail, and urges readers to request a sample by sending ten cents.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Gold Medal Haarlem Gil On Remedy Promises Kidney Health
An ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Gil On as a 200 year remedy for kidney and urinary tract issues. It claims to improve vigor and overall health by cleansing kidneys and urges regular doses, warning readers not to delay treatment or accept substitutes.
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Haarlem
Gil
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