Foibles of Musicians Beethoven and the Odd Contracts Behind Fame
Mary Hamilton Talbott surveys eccentricities of composers from Beethoven to Liszt, detailing Beethoven’s improvisational hasty lodgings, Haydn’s orderly study, Mozart’s marriage contract, Wagner’s grave obsession, Meyerbeer’s storm-chasing room, Donizetti’s coffee fever, Rossini’s bed writing, Liszt’s vanity and mood, all illustrated with anecdotes from the New York Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossini
Italia
Liszt
Mary Hamilton Talbott
New York Tribune
Heat from Stopping a Moving Earth Hits Incredible Scale
Theoretical physics note explains that stopping a massive body like Earth would generate immense heat. If Earth’s 6e12 ton mass halted abruptly by a strong surface, the resulting shock could fuse and vaporize much of it. Heat would rival burning fourteen Earths worth of coal. If Earth then fell into the Sun, impact heat would equal burning 5,000 Earths of solid carbon.
Greatest man who ever lived as Aristotle wins no matter the poll
A dinner debate ranks Julius Caesar Napoleon Shakespeare Buddha and Aeschylus, but Aristotle wins in admiration. The piece laments that many enthusiasts may not have read him, while praises the unseen enduring influence of the greatest man among us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
Napoleon
Shakespeare
Buddha
Aeschylus
Aristotle
The Mighty Amazon River Story Across Its Vast Banks
A tale of the Amazon from the Andes to the Atlantic describes its 4000 mile length and a wrecked vessel drifting toward fresh water. The Maranon, Solimoes, and Amazonas names mark sections, with forests lining the vast river and its 400 mile wide mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon
Andes
Atlantic
Maranon
Tabatinga
Rio Negro
Solimoes
Amazonas
Ptomaine Dangers From Crabs Warn Housekeepers
The article explains ptomaine poisoning from eating crabs, clarifies that ptomaines are microbial byproducts, and stresses killing microbes by boiling. It advises immediate killing by severe heat, repeated boiling every six hours if kept, and warns ice storage may foster microbes. Water boiling hot is the best defense against microbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
How to Clean Straw Hats From an Old Guide
Cleaning methods for straw hats include oxalic acid with water for white straw, sun drying after sulfur precipitate, and brushing. Black milan hemp braid and horsehair hats cleaned with alcohol and velvet tips. add bottle shoe blacking for black chips. Colored hats use gasoline or gesoline with velvet. faded hats tint with oil and gasoline dye. For sunburned or faded chip hats, polish or professional cleaning advised. Lace hats cleaned by dipping entire hat in gasoline, avoiding trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
How to Cure Hairy Arms Fashion Tips
An article explains methods to reduce or remove arm hair. Rubbing pumice stone with red irritated skin, then applying cold cream provides temporary results. Bleaching with a hydrogen peroxide ammonia mix may fade or disable hair longer term, though skin tolerance varies.
How to Cure a Cold Sore
A historical home remedy guide advises moistening the blister with camphor to dry it, using peroxide of hydrogen as an effective topical, and applying cold cream if a scab forms to keep it soft and prevent a lasting scar.
How to Fill Holes In Wood in Craftsman Style
A method to repair cracks and dents in wood involves soaking white tissue paper in water, kneading it with glue into a paste, adding ochres to match wood color, and mixing in calcined magnesia. The paste is forced into cracks, adheres firmly, and dries with a smooth surface.
How to Destroy Odors With Vinegar Steam
Place a cup of vinegar on the stove near the pan cooking cabbage or onions. The vinegar steam mitigates the odor and prevents it from spreading throughout the house.
Gorham sells Van Wooley farm at 200 an acre
Charley Gorham of Garden City Kansas sold the Van Wooley farm he recently bought to Samuel McCleery for 200 per acre. The eighty acre property proves good value and adds to Gorham’s string of successful land deals. McCleery is a noted buyer with many farm holdings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Gorham
Garden City
Kan
Vane Wooley
Charley
Washington
Claims Adjusted by Washington County Mutual Insurance
The Wash ington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association listed claims adjusted in the past week. Names include F E Anderson of Washington with steer interest, George Saur of Kalona with cow, Kenneth W Goff of Noble with cow, Jacob Beese of Wayland with steer, William Buntenbach of Washington with sheep, H Dittmer of Washington with heifer, John E Griffith of Washington with bull, W E Paul of Ainsworth with mare, A T Brown of Ainsworth with steer calf, RK H Fetters of Washington with hay, James Boyd of Washington for house damage, Janes Birke of Ainsworth with cow, G F Marling of Columbus Junction with three head of cattle, Alice M Gormly of Crawfordsville with two steers, M C DeLong of Crawfordsville with cow, and Dr M Palmer of Washington with half interest in steer. Amounts vary by animal or item, totaling multiple adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
F. E. Anderson
Washington
George Saur
Kalona
Kenneth W. Goff
Noble
Jacob Beese
Wayland
William Buntenbach
H. Dittmer
John E. Griffith
W. E. Paul
M. Palmer
Waterloo Banker Caught Stealing Sweetcorn for Stores
A young Waterloo banker was found taking corn from nearby farms and delivering it to grocers for 5 cents a dozen. He loaded his car at Waterloo Canning fields and sold to several stores with future deliveries planned until the owner halted the scheme. Prosecution was dropped after a settlement for the corn. The suspect is a part owner of a private Waterloo bank and had good community standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
At & Cent
Waterloo Canning Corporation
Iowa City Professor Ida Speider Dies After Operation
Ida T. Speider of Iowa City dies after an operation for peritonitis. A mathematics professor at Lead, South Dakota, she won the Lowden prize in mathematics at the University of Iowa and had been a faculty member at the University of Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Ida T. Speider
Lead
Lowden
University of Iowa
University of Colorado
Pastor Called to Alaska Church
The Rev. C. F. Ensign, pastor of Olivet Presbyterian in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was Thursday invited to lead the new church at Fairbanks Alaska and will probably accept the pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
C. F. Ensign
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Fairbanks
Alaska
For Sale A sow and nine pigs and wedlock licenses issued
Local news notes a sow and nine pigs for sale through J. H. Humston. A license to wed was issued to Roy C. Bain and Myrtie M. Pettit. Wiley Ecton of Smith Bros. Live Stock Commission Co. has visited local buyers. B. Francis begins as city schools superintendent. School starts September 7. The high school principal is expected soon. Prof. J. S. Goldthwaite and Mrs. Goldthwaite plan to move to Seattle. he will study at the University of Washington next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Bain
Myrtie M. Pettit
Wiley Ecton
Smith Bros. Live Stock Commission Co
Chicago
B. Francis
J. S. Goldthwaite
Seattle
Goldthwaite
University of the State of Washington
Excellent Health Advice from Mrs Davidson on Electric Bitters
Mrs M M Davidson of 379 Gifford Ave San Jose California testifies to Electric Bitters as a strong general family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor. She claims a bottle provides more digestive health than any other remedy she knows of sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Davidson
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Dinner honors Miss Jessie Sage and Mr Goldthwaite hosts
Mrs Frank Sage hosts a six o'clock dinner this evening in honor of Miss Jessie Sage of Chicago and Mr and Mrs John Goldthwaite of Seattle Washington.
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Frank Sage
Jessie Sage
Chicago
John Goldthwaite
Seattle
Wash
Guests honor Goldthwaite couple with Seattle departure
About fifteen guests were entertained last evening at the Frank Creath home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Goldthwaite who leave next week for Seattle Washington. The evening was spent socially and featured a reading by Miss Nellie Bowman. Light refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Misses Mae Long and Laura B Noyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Creath
John Goldthwaite
Seattle
Wash
Nellie Bowman
Mae Long
Laura B. Noyes
Picnic compliments Miss Zella Crooks at Sunset Park
The Bachelor Maids hosted a picnic in Sunset Park honoring visitor Miss Zella Crooks of New Kensington Pa. The club’s members showcased culinary skills with a tempting menu and the event was a complete success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Crooks
New Kensington
Sunset Park
Dinner Honors Mrs. Lou Apple in Washington Visit
Mrs Emma Dodson hosted a six o’clock dinner last evening for Mrs Lou Apple visiting from Holly Colorado. Former Washington residents renewed old acquaintances making the event especially enjoyable for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Dodson
Lou Apple
Holly, Colo
Apple
Washington
Young Ladies Dine with Miss Myrtle Swift at Southeast Home
A group of young women visited Miss Myrtle Swift southeast of the city and were entertained at a 12 o'clock dinner. Guests included Edith Cherryholmes Edna Shearer Mabel and Edna McKee from Nevada Missouri Ethel Getz of Columbus Junction and Mae Cocklin. The event was described as royally entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Swift
Miss Swift
Edith Cherryholmes
Edna Shearer
Mabel and
Edna McKee
Nevada
Ethel Getz
Columbus Junction
Mae Cocklin
Social Dinner Honors Mrs Eva Mercer at North Avenue Home
Mrs Robert Clyde hosted a pleasant dinner yesterday at her North avenue B residence in honor of Mrs Eva Mathias Mercer formerly from northeast of the city. Guests included Mrs Elmira Wright Mrs Milt Denison Mrs John Smeltzer and daughter Eva and Mrs C M Guthrie, all close friends of the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clyde
North Avenue B
Eva Mathias Mercer
Elmira Wright
Milt Denison
John Smeltzer
Eva
C. M. Guthrie
Mercer
New songs at the airdome and local markets notable
Local notes list new songs at the airdome Vienna with confections and cakes, a South Side Market sale on August 22, and various visits and travels of residents from Keokuk to Fairfield. Cement sidewalk work at St James school, plus multiple small-town movements, sales, and property transfers through Kellogg Real Estate with October 1 possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Royal
Lou B. Johnson
Keokuk
Vienna
St. James School
Bank Reorganizes In Crawfordsville To First Savings Bank
The Crawfordsville bank has been reorganized and renamed First Savings Bank with capital stock fixed at 15000. Seventy two stockholders include two women. Officers elected include T W Rickey president and J R Rickey cashier. Directors named and townwide optimism voiced.
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Bank of
Crawfordsville
Opera House
H. ©. Hull
Sarah Crawford
First Savings Bank
Rickey
Mr. Rickey
J. KR. Rickey
T. W. Rickey
Elias Williams
J. R. Rickey
M. D. Maxwell
A. A. DeLong
W. P. Davidson
W. K. Wooley
Notice of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
The Geo H Paul Company of Washington Iowa amends its articles at a special meeting held August 1 1908. It increases preferred stock to 75000 and common stock to 225000 with new voting rights and dividend provisions, and adds 50000 preferred stock at par with 16 2/3 percent dividends.
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Geo. H. Paul Company
Washington
Iowa
Folltow.ag
A. D
George H. Paul
George H. Paul Company
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Beethoven
Mozart
Meyerbeer
Thunder
Beetle
Haydn
Wagner
Mus
Donizetti
J. H. Humston
Airdome
Ira Macey
Fairfield
Maggie DeMarce
Delta
E. RK. Lease
Chautauqua
S. K. Coates
Hedrick
Rubio
Michael Schilling
Oskaloosa
D. J. Wittman
Ollie
Ottumwa
Dora Downs
Carson Anderson
Brighton
W. D. Shearer
Harry Friend
Marshalltown
Fred Giesler
Winnie
Muscatine
Kellogg Real Estate Agency
Margaret R. Carson
James Marsh
Franklin Township
Houck
Charles Johnson
Lexington
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