Local notes on health visits and births in Ainsworth area
In Ainsworth August 5 updates report Henry Booth recovering with Dr Jenmking's visit, George Fetes back from a coast trip and looking healthy, Plein del tie improving, and Mr and Mrs Joli McKune welcoming a new baby girl. Also mentions Mra J Ro Morrison traveling home from Washington, Mrs White visiting WC White, Mrs Anna Falaat returning to Chau tauuqa, and Dri KR Stearns and Dr W Spessard attending Chautauqua. community mourns Arthur Stewart of Keota and A E Stites report their daughter Meliena Adella recovering from pneumonia.
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Henry Booth
Jenmking
George Fetes
Plein del Tie
Ainsworth
Ro Morrison
Washington
John Turbott
Mra
White
Lincoln
WC White
Mr. White
Anna Falaat
Chautauuqua
KR. Stearns
Columbus Chautauqua
W. Spessard
Columbus Junction
Chautauqua
Arthur Stewart
Keota
Iowa
A. E. Stites
Meliena Adella
Logan Visits Crawfordsville Visitor from Washington
Lioyrd Logan of Washington was a visitor in Crawfordsville yesterday, according to local notes from the August 5 entry.
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Crawfordsville
Lioyrd Logan
Washington
Joy Fletcher and others visit relatives here yesterday
Joy Fletcher of Wyman visited relatives here yesterday. Harry Bishop of Washington also visited yesterday afternoon. A bank inspector from Cedar Rapids praised Crawfordsville bank assets and system.
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Joy Fletcher
Wyman
Harry Bishop
Washington
Mr. Putman
Cedar Rapids
Crawfordsville
John Karper
George Weaver
Vera
Frank Clossen
JoJnwyl
Hazel
Gertrude Clark
Avid
Corner Stone Lay Planned for Kalona Church
On Monday in Kalona the Christian church will lay the corner stone of its new brick church. The building, 68 by 52 feet, seats 275 in the main auditorium and 150 in a connected lecture room. The Rev Williams A. Hunt leads a 100-member congregation with a similar size Sunday school.
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Kalona
Christian Church
Williams A. Hunt
Artific ial Mountain Under Warren's Country Estate
A satirical note describes a figure building an immense artificial mountain on his country estate, with quips about it being natural for him to place "a bluff" as mocked in Puck.
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Puck
Australian scientist claims corrosion cure for boilers
An Australian scientist says he can stop boiler corrosion by passing weak electrical currents from his dynamo through a device he invented. He argues this electrochemical action neutralizes water induced corrosion within the boiler system.
Child's Quip After Boxing Upsets Mother
A mother scolds her child with a boxed ear and the boy replies that his thoughts are delayed by a hot box, a wry exchange captured by the New York Herald.
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Bobby
New York Herald
Keep on Smiling Through Physical Disturbances
An encouragement to maintain a cheerful demeanor despite physical disturbances. It suggests smiling preserves friendships, improves mood, and helps you enjoy tomorrow by aligning more closely with nature.
Maclean Causes Mild Sensation at University Hospital
Iowa City reports a stir as retiring president Dr George F Maclean urges the board of education to reject the taint of commercialism in medicine. physicians defend fee-splitting as justified when doctors persuade a patient to undergo an operation and earn substantial post operative fees, while foreign doctors may receive less for similar care.
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Iowa City
George F Maclean
Board of Education
MacLean
Iowa
University
Novel Corn Belt Sign Marks River to River Road
Burlington Iowa August 5 unique sign will mark the Corn Belt highway ending in Burling ton The River to River road from Davenport to Council Bluffs will have 5000 signs costing 2500 with a monster corn ear and the letter R amid mileage and directions The Blue Grass road across the state will also carry tourist guides to prevent drivers getting lost
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Burlington
Iowa
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Council Hanffs
Open Air Tuberculosis Camps Favored In Iowa Cities
Muscatine Iowa August 5 A E Kepford state tuberculosis lecturer tours the state urging open air camps in every city. Des Moines already operates such camps with encouraging results. He cites a doubled demand for information from the department and a lower death rate. The campaign stresses sanitary drinking cups to reduce disease among schoolchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa
A. E. Kepford
Des Moines
Kepford
Burlington railroad weighs own express company
At a Chicago hearing on express rate cuts, P S Eustis of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad said the line is seriously considering organizing its own express company. This potential move signals a strategic shift in freight and passenger logistics amid rate pressure.
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Burlington
Iowa
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Chicago
P. S. Eustis
Burlington System
Invention of a Self-Fitting Plate for Cows Sparks Debate
Farm Notes humorously outlines a self-fitting upper teeth plate for dairy cows, cites a German rumor about ancient cow tusks, and lampoons kitchen tools and folding ironing boards. The piece blends playful medical whimsy with country living satire, highlighting domestic mishaps and practical misgivings.
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Dientist
Express rate dispute eyed by rail company
The speaker argues express firms oppose rail access to a crucial question. He notes the express service is faster and costs more, urging a study of rates. He claims railways bear inadequate compensation for hauling express cargo and seeks a remedy.
Moline Day Brings Tourists To Richland Event
A Kalona Iowa caravan departs August 9 at 9 a.m. via Washington and Brighton reaching Richland by noon for a park basket dinner with Rev W J Moore speaker. Mills Bros. orchestra plays at noon and a 1 30 p.m. return via Keota Wellman with supper. about fifty Moline autos on display.
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Kalona
Iowa
Washington
Brighton
Richland
W. 3. Moore
Mills Bros. Orchestra
Keota
Wellman
Moline
Richland Clarion
Unguarded Frank Sparks Election Day Price Cut Plot
A political boss plots to secure votes by slashing prices at every department store on election day. The plan targets women voters, stirring tension as a rival questions the maneuver.
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Perkinson
Puck
Always Legal Tender
The article notes that as legal tender the standard silver dollar remains unlimited unless a contract specifies otherwise.
Charity. Too often is the mantle of charity leader Wan a Navajo blanket
The brief comment by Puck critiques charity leadership, suggesting Wan wears a Navajo blanket as a symbol rather than addressing underlying needs. The remark implies performative luster in philanthropic gestures.
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Puck
Market Reports From Chicago and St Louis August 5 1911
Market notes show varied grain and livestock prices with receipts and futures outlooks across cattle sheep and hogs. Estimated cattle and sheep arrivals are listed with price ranges and direction, while secondary reports detail official receipts and shipments from Chicago and nearby markets.
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Chicago
Urs
Ill
Mis
Soldering Tip for Thick Copper and Heavy Metals
The text explains solder will not adhere to metal unless heated to near its melting point. It warns that for thick or heavy articles the item must be heated adequately or use copper heavy enough to conduct and retain heat to achieve a proper solder bond.
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