Steam Boiler Explosion Kills Two at Twinam Home
Crawfordsville August 7 Harold Twinam and Samuel Truax died from injuries after a steam engine exploded at the W. W. Twinam residence while preparations were made to shell corn. The blast threw them 200 feet and caused severe burns. Harold Twinam died at noon. Samuel Truax severely burned. Doctors treated the injured as local mourners described a tragic accident.
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Crawfordsville
Harold Twinam
Samuel Truax
W. W. Twinam
Twinam
Truax
S. W. Finston
W. McLaughlin
Washington
Engine explosion injures two boys at plant site
A six ton engine exploded, throwing parts 160 and 140 feet and collapsing grates. Both boys failed to regain consciousness. Firebox and engine showed winter weaknesses. internal flaw not detected before a planned repair.
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Gine
McClean
Freshman Confronts Campus Watchman Feeding The Gaiety
A rural Arkansas student debuts in college life by quelling a domineering watchman. After a tense exchange he exits to the football field, recognizing the peril of bold steps on campus. The dispatch notes the episode as a humorous initiation.
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Arkansas
Fayetteville
Ark
Dispatch
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Absolute sincerity as life strength and power
A Success Magazine quotation argues that true strength comes from being absolutely sincere and genuine. Living a perpetual lie drains energy, causes inner conflict, and clouds judgment, making a person appear nontransparent and weak. Only genuine character offers lasting power.
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Success Magazine
One Thing She Knew
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls Elsie answering the teacher that she says thank you when visitors come, the moment she knew the simple etiquette. The line captures a child’s clear understanding and a small, warm classroom memory.
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Elsie
Chicago Tribune
American Figure Noted in Marie Antoinette Memoir
Rosalle Lamorliere records a brief 1798 scene in which an American, M. de Saint Leger, notices a glass of water held by Rosalie. He respectfully drinks the remaining water after learning the queen drank from it, signaling quiet admiration in the confectionery.
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Rosalle Laimor- Nere
France
Marie Antoinette
Rosalle Lamorliere
Rosalie
M. de Saint Leger
Register
Revenge Remark Sparks Humorous Exchange
A quirky quote from Fliegende Blatter warns that ongoing teasing will prompt drastic personal acts, joking that a husband will replace affection with a new hug for his wife, prompting laughs rather than offense.
Stove Explodes Injuring Mrs J W Couch In East Washington
A gasoline stove explosion at about 8 30 in the morning Set Mrs J W Couch East Washington ablaze causing severe burns to her back and arms Neighbors aided with a heavy comforter and a passing oil wagon driver helped prevent greater damage A doctor attended and her condition remained serious with hopes for a speedy recovery.
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J. W. Couch
East Washington
KE. P. Dusenberry
Clendenning
Couch
For the Housewife For Sick Headaches Remedy Vinegar Relief
The article advises vinegar as a cure for sick headaches when other remedies fail. Have someone dab the fingertips and stroke the forehead or use a vinegar dampened handkerchief across the forehead until pain eases, paired with a cup of hot tea. Warning to lie down during treatment.
Degree of Honor meeting for funeral of Frank Grayson
Members are asked to meet at Mrs Flora Ross home at 1 50 Saturday afternoon to attend the funeral of Frank Grayson by order of the Chief of Honor.
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Flora Ross
Frank Grayson
Local Travel and Visits Round City People
Mrs Will Eldridge travels to Loveland Colorado to visit the Hamiltons. Mrs Charles Hays and Mrs J W Davidson with children go to West Chester to spend the day at the Ralston home. Mrs S A White and Mrs Owen Wilson and two children depart for Lake Okoboji for a two week stay. Lawrence Beechler of Oskaloosa visits between trains and heads to Chicago for a few days. Mary Anderson arrives from Oklahoma City to visit relatives here. Thomas Daugherty, summering in Colorado Springs, broke an arm while climbing a tree and sends word of sympathy to Owen Wilson Jr. and others wish him a speedy recovery.
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Charles Hays
J. W. Davidson
West Chester
W. C. Ralston
8S. A. White
Owen Wilson
Lake Okoboji
Lawrence Beechler
Oskaloosa
Chicago
Thomas Daugherty
Colorado Springs
Thomas
Owen Wilson, Jr
On the Links Shortsighted Golfer Hie Bonny
A humorous Punch gag shows a golfer debating which club to use while a caddie jokes about hiding if he makes a poor shot. The exchange highlights playful, old fashioned golf banter with broad Scottish accents.
Hints For The Kitchen And Household Care
Practical tips for cleaning and polishing in the home. Mix alum with blacking to brighten stoves, add ginger to doughnut frying fat to reduce grease uptake, paint pantry boots white to prevent rust stains, rub nickel with wool and ammonia to brighten, and use alcohol and whiting as a silver polish and for mirrors.
Use Old Magazines In Kitchen And Ironing
A practical note suggests keeping old magazines for kitchen and ironing use. Place a magazine on the stove shelf or table to rest hot pans and kettles, and use another for testing irons. As sheets scorch or soil, tear them off to reveal a fresh page for continued use.
Improved Fly Catcher Patent for Curved Sticky Roll
A Chicago inventor patents a fly catcher using a raised curved cylindrical roll coated with sticky substance. Experiments show flies are more attracted to the curved surface and adhesive layer than flat surfaces, with the rolling sticky cylinder drawing flies effectively.
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Chicago
Roll Attracts Flies In A Multi Sheet Device
A description explains a fly trapping roll that on a flat surface attracts flies to a coated sheet. Flies alight as the roll gathers them, then the top sheet is removed and a new sheet stripped to form another roll with fresh coating. Multiple sheets allow repeated use until all are consumed.
Vienna items and travelers note Saturday bake sale
Fresh salted nuts and assorted baked goods announced for Saturday at the Vienna. Travelers include R M Wilson in Fairfield on business and Philip and Harry Dupuis bound for Keota. Ella Woodford returns from Cleveland to Brighton. Ben Arnold of Denmark IA heads to Burlington then South Dakota seeking new prospects.
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R. M. Wilson
Fairfield
Vienna
Philip
Harry Dupuis
Keota
Ben Arnold
Denmark
Iowa
Wilber Miller
Burlington
South Dakota
Local residents depart for various trips and events
G A Smith left for Winfield to aid Standard Land Co. Mr and Mrs Charles Mercer and son Philip left for Os kaloosa for a day. Mrs Henry Lobrer and daughters Ruth and Gladys left for Havre for a day. Mrs Louise Ronaldson returned home from Burlington after visiting relatives. Blanche McFarlane Irma Cooper headed to West Chester for a day visit. Elsie McCobb of Greeley Colorado left for Monmouth Illinois for a few days. Mrs J H Raub departed for Greenville Pennsylvania for a few days with relatives. Don Wittman Gib Bailey Harry Payne A N McElwain and Lem Cherry left for Ottumwa for a horse sale.
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Charles Mercer
Philip
Oskaloosa
Henry Lobrer
Ruth
Gladys
Havre
Louise Ronaldson
Burlington
Blanche McFarlane
Irma Cooper
West Chester
Elsie McCobb
Greeley
Colo
Monmouth
Ill
Don Wittman
Gib Bailey
Harry Payne
A. N. McElwain
Lem Cherry
Ottumwa
Hair tonic recipe for blond hair preparation and use
A hair tonic is prepared by mixing one dram of bisulphate of quinine seven ounces of listerine and half an ounce of tincture of cantharides. Apply to the scalp twice daily. The adage warns that absorption by the pores matters more than how much is spattered on the hair.
Tomato Peeling Method From Peel to Serve
A method for peeling tomatoes without scalding is described. Tactful bruising of the skin loosens it, allowing easy peeling while keeping the tomato intact. The same technique is suggested for plums and peaches, with cold storage possible after peeling.
Cement For Enamel Ware Repair Formula
A simple home remedy mixes equal parts soft putty finely sifted coal ashes and table salt. Pack into the hole in enamelware, heat on the stove with water until the cement hardens. The appliance claims the repair is as durable as the original enamel.
Patch Table Oilcloth With Flour Paste Repair
Create a paste of cold water and flour. Apply under the tear and secure with the paste. Place a cloth over the patch and iron with a hot iron. If directions are followed, the patch will wear long and be durable.
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Fatal
Thomas McClean
Mr. Twinam
Mr. McClean
Charley Jones
Evening Journal
East
Will Eldridge
Loveland
W. J. Hamilton
Mary Anderson
Oklahoma City
8S. J. Elder
The
Ideal
Dr. Price’s
Japan
Windsor Grogery
G. A. Smith
Winfield
Standard Land Co
J. H. Raub
Milwaukee
Greenville
FOX & Dewey
North Side Shoe Store
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