New Silver King corn strain shows high yield in Iowa fields
Ames Iowa reports a new Silver King corn strain promising high yield and sound seed quality in northern Iowa. Prof D H Hughes praises maturity, frost resistance, and strong stands in fields near Algona Burt Mason City. College plans broad seed distribution under supervision to boost northern counties. Political paragraphs follow with pro Taft stance and call to maintain prosperity.
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Ames
Towa State College
Towa
Algona
Magon City
Kurt
D. H. Hughes
H. A. Bates
B. RK. Mandaley
Burt
A.M. Avery
Mason City
William Marble dies of Bright's disease at Actor's Home
William Marble known as Billy Marble and his sister Nona Marble are reported dead on September 18 at age from Bright's disease. Once a famed Midwestern stage presence with longtime ties to Iowa and the Middle West, Marble died after recent hospitalization.
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Nona
William Marble
Holy
Middle West
Bright
Imalael
Billy
Ella Marble
Iowa
Pilgrim-Hiott
Saku
Staten Inland
N. Y
Marble
Stivers Hall
Death of a Newspaper Woman Miss Jennie Keith
Miss Jennie Keith editor of the Austin Republican died suddenly on October 1. She was among the few women in state journalism and sister of D G Keith of Centerton. The remains were taken to Goldfield for burial. She once served Wright County as county recorder for two terms and helped publish a local paper with a brother before her election. She belonged to the Upper Des Moines editorial association and served as its vice president.
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Jennie Keith
Austin Republican
Kieth
D. G. Keith
Cexton
Goldfield,a
Fairmont Sentinel
Misa Keith
Wright County
Upper Des Moines Editorial Association
New Brakemen Sought By Rock Island Train Master
The Rock Island railroad trainmaster announced a program to recruit high school educated young men as brakemen. Conductor Hank Schafenberg will lead a school of instruction along the line, taking five recruits so far as the train passes through towns. He aims to assemble a caboose full of trainees by the time the journey ends at lowa Falls. The article notes his calm demeanor and intent to train one or two students at a time.
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Link Horgwell
Rock Island
Hank Schafenberg
Tian Hadville
Agenta
Schafenberg
Sweas City
Be a Good Roads Booster Meeting Fri day evening
Good Roads booster event to be held at the Court House Friday at 8 oclock. Mr Wd Pishenbanuer of GHintore City will address the meeting on state aid for continuous roads. Authorized by the Governor to stage demonstrations on roads between Fort Dodge and Spirit Lake. The Commercial Club invites all interested locals to attend and support better roads.
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Wd. Pishenbanuer
Ghintore City
Fort Dodge
Spirit Lake
Royally Entertained by Schults at Dolliver
Mr and Mrs Fred Schults near Dolliver entertained a group of young threshers on Saturday. Forty one attendees enjoyed dancing and a lively evening, leaving tired but happy with praise for the Schults as first class hosts. One who was there notes the event as a memorable time.
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Fred Schults
Dolliver
Bchults
Hallowe'en Social at McKean's School Near Haifa
The Hallowe'en Social is set for Friday evening at McKean's school two miles northwest of Haifa. Ladies bring baskets and gentlemen bring ladies. Dalay Dyer, Veacher.
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McKean's
Haifa
Dalay Dyer
Veacher
Prosperity in America as factories run overtime
The Washington Post argues prosperity grips the nation with railroads strained and factories full. It notes 27,000 Pennsylvania Railroad workers preparing cars and locomotives, Pittsburgh mills at capacity, and welcomes tariff policy and rising iron and steel exports as signs of record employment and wages.
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Washington Post
Department of Agriculture
Evi
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ho Nan
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Taft
United States
Keir Hardie
Six Possible Presidents Henry M Hyde and More Book List
A fragmented list of names and topics appears, including Henry M Hyde, K Alexander Powell, Rene Bache, and others on varied subjects. The text also notes ongoing Christian church revival services with special sermon and music, new songbooks, and lectures or programs continuing all week, inviting all to attend.
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Henry M. Hyde
Alexander Powell
Rene Bache
Charlton Lawrences Edholm
Father Tine
P. C. Walsh
M.D
Country Church
G. Moorhead
Frank N. Bauskett
Robert G. Skerrett
LeGrand
America
Henry Sovens
G. Sanford
Charles
Frederick Carter
Joyce
Gulf
Kay Bracer
Rishard Snowdon
Evory
Hay Tariff Notice at Des Moines By Pease Hay Cox Co
Hay sale offers the highest tariff price announced by Pease Hay Cox Co of Des Moines Iowa. The notice invites parties offering hay or straw to contact the firm for pricing details and terms.
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Pease Hay Cox Co
Des Motnes
Twenty Years Ago Local Notices of Town Changes
A roundup of short items lists business changes and civic news from the era. C B Gage sold a bakery, C H Gage bought another, Robins Co. restaurant changed hands, and trades altered homes. A town marshal appointment and council seats are noted along with school and lecture schedules.
Engine Homestead 815 Regular Meeting Notice
Engine Homestead No. 815 will hold their regular meeting Thursday evening this week after the business session refreshments. Officers listed include President Mrs Hemphill Vice President Mrs Bose Second Mrs B B Anderson Board Mrs C Harcourt Fourth Mrs J D Vanney Treasurer Mr S P Deming Secretary Mrs J Orvis Co Secretary Mrs Munson next meeting at home of Mrs Jobo Munson Tuesday Oct 22nd Special offer on the Daily HKegister and Leader for new subscribers now through February 10 1918 only $1.00 with Sunday issues $1.50 Des Moines 4204
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Business Sosalon
Era Tis
Mra.Hemphill
Mra. Bose
B. B. Anderson
Brd
C. Harcourt
J. D. Vanney
P. Deming
Sec'y
J. Orvis
Munson
Jobo Munson
Hkegister & Leader
The
Vindicator and Republican
Des Muines
Roller Skating At Armory Seeks Safe Evening Sessions
Roller skating at the armory is offered every afternoon and evening with couples restricted to evening sessions. Ladien may enter alone or in crowds to deter undesired persons. Manager Mike J. WaivanoKk explains the measure and assures readers that checks issued by G. G. Wheat are valid, clarifying a recent confusion over funds misallocated to Northwestern Construction Co.
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Ladien
J. A. WaivanoKk
Mgr
G. G. Wheat
Northwestern Construction Co
A. Jd
Fanatic shoots Roosevelt at Milwaukee hotel
Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the right breast as he left a Milwaukee hotel Monday evening. Initial reports suggested a flesh wound, but X rays showed the bullet cratered near the liver, just below the lungs. Doctors fear fatal injury if the bullet had pierced the lung or heart. Roosevelt rests and is expected to recover soon.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Keeping Friends Not to Need Your Frigndery Likely On Way
A terse note from Atchison reflects friendships and manners, suggesting a path to sustain bonds without requiring pretended closeness. The message highlights social etiquette and practical advice on maintaining goodwill among companions.
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Atchison
Police Mamacat Patrol Dog Keeps Night Watch
An officer’s dog named Pag Post patrols the precinct at night by selecting a duty post with officers on duty. The dog changes posts, stays till regular patrol, and disappears by morning. Lodgings, meals, and collar number remain a mystery as the dog refuses tidbits and surprises the men each night.
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Pag Post
New York Tribune
Fawn and St Bernard Run Companions in Swiss Village
In Bauma Switzerland a farmer found a young fawn and raised it at home. A St Bernard dog befriended the fawn, sleeping in the kennel and accompanying it on walks. The pair roam the countryside together defending the fawn from other dogs and returning home at night.
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Fawn
St. Bernard
Bauma
Switzerland
Saved From Dreadful Death at Galicia Cemetery
In Zurawica Galicia during a funeral, a landowner presumed dead woke in his coffin as mourners tossed dirt. The priest and sextons opened the lid. the man surfaced alive, recovered, and walked home unaided. He is now wholly well.
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Zurawica
Galicia
Stray Fox Reported Missing Near Manville Wyoming
Stray fox from the Neat Side area near Manville Wyoming reported missing. Reward offered for its return. Contact W F Brown for details. Also noting limited stock offerings and guaranteed par value credits under G M Winkelman Manville Wyo reference.
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G. M. Winkelman
Manville
Wyo
W.F. Brown
Hertz and Marconi Pioneered Wireless Wave Theory
The article explains light and heat as waves, compares them to water ripples, and notes Hertz's discovery that electricity moves in waves and relates to ether. It credits Marconi with practical use of wireless telegraphy while honoring Hertz for enabling the system.
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Hertz
Marcon
Duel costs in France quoted by journalist Boholl
The London Chronicle notes dueling in France is costly and risky. Aurelian Scholl, the boulevard journalist, once borrowed 100 francs for expenses after a challenge from a friend. He claims the duel was bloodless and he was the only person touched.
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France
Aurelian Scholl
Scholl
Boholl
London Chronicle
Rumpus Sparks Political Bedfellows Talk
Uncle Eben quotes politics making strange bedfellows as a day’s rumpus disrupts routines and stirs community chatter. The Washington Star remark highlights how sound and fury surround public affairs.
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Eben
Washington Star
Improved Envelope Patent A New York Man Files
A New York man has obtained a patent for an envelope described as a blank cut marked and foldable to fasten over a letter. The design aims to secure contents and simplify mailing with a fold over flap and fastening feature.
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New York
Ig Ld
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