Tiling Returns One Hundred Per Cent on Flat Land
In 1907 to 1909 a farmer describes tiling forty acres of flat black soil, turning a losing crop into profit. Despite high costs of $700 for the field and $749 total, the first year's yield at 60 bushels per acre and 65 cents per bushel produced $1,320, surpassing production costs. Tiling drained land, reduced flood losses, and enabled rental value gains, with wide adoption across 200 acres and land values rising to $125 per acre. The author argues tiling flat land offers strong, repeated returns in suitable locales, making it a sound investment.
Contagious abortion in cattle questions answered
Town Agriculturist W. H. Pew explains contagious abortion in cattle. He notes it often runs its course with varying patterns of abortion and immunity, and recommends disinfection of barns and equipment, isolation of aborting cows, burning of membranes, and careful post abortion hygiene. He warns abortion can be triggered by strain during breeding and advises not to breed affected cows soon.
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A. Ringgold Co
Animal Husbandry Department
W. H. Pew
Ames Students Win Medals In Livestock Judging Contests
In the Wayne Dinsmore medal sophomore horse judging contest J M Dowell of Bedford Iowa won first place. In the freshman Charles Gray medal contest A Adowell of Bedford took first. Dowell brothers note a third Dowell at home. The piece urges timely harvest equipment checks and repairs before harvest time.
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Wayne Dinsmore
J. M. Dowell
Bedford
Iowa
Charles Gray
A. Adowell
Dowell
The Bishop Whitaker Joke on Ultra High Church Leanings
A Philadelphia clergyman recalls Bishop Whitaker’s stance against ultra high church leanings. A young divine asked during a Lent lecture if burning pastilles during the service would cause anything to happen. The bishop dryly replied that the congregation would be incensed vestrymen would fume and the young man might well end up in smoke.
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Bishop Whitaker
Philadelphia
The Family Cat Warns of Hidden Household Dangers
Chicago health commissioner warns that under normal conditions the family cat helps epidemics and diseases thrive. He cites a case of a child exposed to scarlet fever or diphtheria after a mother gave dangerous toys, arguing the cat moves freely andreturns on its own accord.
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Chicago
Facing the Inevitable in Washington Star Quote
An old Washington Star excerpt argues that stepping into official duty is not selfish ambition but a readiness to face criticism for patriotic work. The dialogue frames public service as courageous sacrifice rather than personal gain.
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Washington Star
Man Fined In Court For Kiss Incident In Jonnsville
In a public court, a man was fined 590 dollars after being arrested for kissing a woman. The article notes that the two are now good friends and that he called the price worth paying. Local commentary from the Jonnsville Courier Journal reflects on the unusual court episode.
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Jonnsville Courier-Journal
Annette-Libhel to Take Fetinue Job and Marry
In Than t¢ reform bhim Chitara News Annette-Libhel is set to accept a fetinue job of twenty four hours a day and is about to marry Florence Indeed. Annette confirms the engagement and plans.
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Annette
They Fall Over a Dog and a Young Man Assists
A young man helps a woman who has fallen over a dog while discussing whether TV should say did fall. The dialogue questions if those people are anyone known by everybody yet known by nobody, hinting they may be some bully.
Between Kisses Mrs Megushleigh and Mrs Squeeleigh
A fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Megushleigh of Chicago greeting Mrs Squeeleigh of Cincinnati with a playful exchange. The speakers mention fatigue and a plan to visit a factory to observe a hog killing event.
Ruling Declares Waiter Sale of Liquor Illegal in Iowa Cafes
Supreme Court rules it unlawful for any liquor to be dispensed in cafés even if the proprietor is not involved. In a Sioux City case, H. H. Sawyer vs L. H. Frank and Eliza A. Richardson, the court held that restaurant patrons who send waiters to purchase alcohol render the restaurant liable for maintaining a liquor nuisance.
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Supreme Court
Des Moines
Iowa
Sioux City
High Court
H. H. Sawyer
L. H. Frank
Eliza A. Richardson
Frank
Nine Iowa Men Honored by State Historical Society
The State Historical Society of Iowa elected nine men as members in Iowa City. Honorees include George M. Bechtel Davenport Olynthus B. Clark Des Moines M H Cohen Des Moines L M Bosworth Ames John C Bryant Red Oak William Louden Fairfield Dillon Turney Fairfield B B Stonebraker Rockwell City A W Wilkinson Winterset Read as research assistants and associates are F H Garver Morningside College C R Turner Iowa City C B Clark Drake University L R Schmidt Ames Jacob Vander Zee Harvard W H Downey Kenyon Gambier John W Brindley Ames John C Parvish Colorado
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Iowa City
The
State Historical Society of
Iowa
George M. Bechtel
Davenport
Olynthus B. Clark
Des Moines
M. H. Cohen
L. M. Bosworth
Ames
John C. Bryant
Red Oak
Wiliam Louden
Fairfield
Dillon Turney
B. B. Stonebraker
Rockwell City
A. W. Wilkinson
Winterset
F. H. Garver
Morningside College
C. R. Turner
C. B. Clark
Drake University
L. R. Schmidt
Jacob Vander Zee
Harvard
W. H. Downey
Kenyon College
Gambier, C
John W. Brindley
John .C. Parvish
Colorado
G A R Meeting Opens In Muscatine Iowa
Muscatine prepares for the state encampment of the G A R with decorations and events. A campfire will feature speakers including Grand Commander Gilman of Boston and Governor Carroll, followed by a parade and sessions with patriotic societies.
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Muscatine
Sunday Night Sparking Remains A Wichita Beacon Note
A Wichita Beacon commentary cherishes Sunday night sparking as a sacred institution that shaped life and memories across generations. It argues the ritual spans fathers, sons, and grandchildren, preserving a hopeful, timeless glow even as youths prize it differently.
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Wichita Beacon
No Place for His Business
A life insurance solicitor recalls his harsh lesson with a Troy iron maker who hired him to discuss insurance. The man led him to a deafening machine shop, pretended interest, then forced the salesman to speak amid roaring hammers before the man’s trick was revealed and the solicitor walked away never to return.
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Troy
Deep Strategy Girls Crusade Ends in Collapse
The girls' entl-emoking crusade collapsed after the town’s young men organized an anti-chocolate movement. Stray Stories notes the odd clash and its quick demise.
Erskine on Scarlet Letter a Greek Romance in Tone
Trikine praises The Scarlet Letter for its universal theme of sin's effect on the soul and secret transgression. He notes noble, heroic characters and a Greek tragedy like destiny, commending the solemn cadence and somber eloquence across dialogues, deeming technical greatness almost implicit.
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Dimmesdale
Why Do You Worry The toll of worry on mind and body
A reflective piece citing Christian Herald on how constant worry damages mental balance and health. It argues worry wastes nervous tissue, blights happiness, and worsens illness, noting many female patients in an asylum are driven to morbid states by fretful thoughts.
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Christian Herald
Foreman Announces Five Dollar Weekly Raise
In a terse exchange a foreman informs John that his raise is five dollars per week. John looks for something on his desk and asks if there is an alarm clock, while the foreman questions his satisfaction.
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John
Johno
Birth of a new tenor shocks vested choir
A Life magazine remark notes the choir’s new tenor whose voice is so striking that fellow tenors refuse to speak to him. The wry comment highlights the startling effect of a standout singing talent within the group.
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Vested Choir
Jones
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J. M. Leffler
van Buren County
Iowa Agriculturist
Bill
Filkins
Bilkins
State Historical Society
Lawa
Delta
Dwain Bucher
Sigourney
Helfenstein
Marshalltown
D. M. Helfenstein
LeGrand
Town State Christian Conference
John A.stover
Barnes City
John J. Kyle
Perlee
Rural Life
C. F. Gurtis
Iowa State College
Richmond A. Smith
Central City
Hadwen Williams
Sumner
FE. C
P.G. Holden
First National Bank
Estherville
E. B. Soper
John P. Kirby
Webb Vincent
F. H. Allen
Ass’t
Erskine
Hawthorne
Bank of
F. H. Rhodes
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