Roosevelt in Africa Hunting the Lion
The article surveys Roosevelt’s Africa voyage focusing on lion hunting on the Uganda plateau and the dangers of drives. It notes lions’ ferocity the tribal askaris and native gun bearers roles and describes drives along water edges and the use of drums stones and other noise to flush big cats from cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cers
Bengal
Uganda Plateau
Mr. Roosevelt
British East Africa
South African
Sudan
Uganda
Athi Plains
Athi River
Great Rift Valley
Hoosevelt
Askaris
Lions of East Africa and hunting methods described
The article recounts a dramatic lion hunt with Elmi using a rifle and bush stalking. It details the hunt including multiple lionesses, the dynamics of wind awareness, and mounted Somali scouts aiding tracking. It also explains lion behavior, habitat in Uganda's rocks and grasslands, and techniques from scent clues to trap guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmi
Elmt
Uganda
Lake Isolt
Roosevelt
Rey
Root Juice Demonstrations At Lemmon's Drug Store
Demonstrations of Root Juice at Lemmon's drug store claim rapid relief for stomach bowels and bladder issues. A Washington business owner testifies his wife’s long illness improved after using Root Juice, with many others reporting cure or quick health gains. The display ends next Saturday night with bottles priced at one dollar each or three for two dollars and fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s
Washington
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Fort Wayne
Lemmon
Rosie and Ethel in a Dimples and Moles Quarrel
A brief overheard tale shows Rosie claiming dimples and Ethel admitting moles as their five and seven year old feud escalates. The insinuation reveals childish vanity and rivalry in a small, private moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie
Ethel
Tobacco Juice Effects and Pipe Resin Composition
Nicotine is a nearly colorless alkaloid found in smoking tobacco in small quantities. Pipe stem residue is not nicotine but a tar and water mixture forming brownish juice.
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Africa
Abel Chapman
Elmi Hassan
East Africa
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's
CIOWA
Austin
Sutherland
Iowa
A.a
The
Celly
Golden State
Paaa
Oaly
Sun
Chicago
Milwaukee
East Bound Pass
Southwest Limited
Sillam
John
Fewe Central Ry
Brighton
St.Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Mason City Mail
Twin Cities Limited
Peoria Express
Peoria Limited
A. J. Morris
A.b.cutts
Minn
Luvarestion
Mal
Everrena
Detroit, Mich
Clifford Thorne
House
J. J. Kellogg
Attorney-At-Law
South Side Square
W. M. Butterfield
Crail
Washington Howe
Eicher & Livingston
LAW
Charles A. Dewey
Co. J, Wilson
Wilson &Idwilson Lawyers
Journal
W. M. Keeley
E.D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
J. B. Crail
BANKS
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Capital
D. F. Macon
E. C. Rupp
Casey’s
Colense
Chichester
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