Thunder storms where and why
A National Geographic Society bulletin outlines global thunderstorm patterns. Tropics host most activity, while the temperate zone still sees significant storms. Pacific coast “blind spots” exist with Tampa and San Francisco examples. It explains lightning origins, ion theory, and how metal structures conduct strikes safely.
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Washington, D. C
United States
National Geographic Society
Potes
Bulletin
Zeus
Mediterranean
Europe
Thor
Donder
Blitzen
Tropics
Arctic
Katmai
Alaskan
U.S. A
Pacific Coast
Tampa
Florida
San Francisco
Eighteen Escapees From Fort Madison Prisons This Year
Fort Madison records show eighteen inmates escaped from Iowa state facilities in the first seven months of 1922, including two life-term murderers. Recaptured so far are eight, with several recaptured or returned across multiple counties, farms, and prison settings.
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Des Moines
Fort Madison
Liberty
State Board of Control
Fighteen
Lan
Emi
Robert Walters
Fred Thrasher
James Rowland
Green House
Mississippi River
Dale McDonald
Benjamin Hickman
Charlie Craig
John Healy
Thrasher
Walters
C. C. Newcomb
Earl McBain
McBain
Enid
Okla
Newcomb
Olivia
Minn
Haste makes waste warns against laziness in haste
A pithy proverb argues against rushing and carelessness in hurried work, noting speed without care yields mistakes and wasted effort.
Little Mother Happy Again After Nine Years of Distress
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured chronic constipation and related stomach and intestinal ailments after a two year course. The ad asserts the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation and guarantees money back. Lemmon's Pharmacy and other druggists carry it.
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Mayr
Lemmon
Des Moines G A R encampment bids for 75000 crowd
Des Moines reports high praise for preparations as Colonel Watrous estimates 75 000 attend. Despite 15000 16000 veterans likely able to attend, interest runs high among affiliated groups and a full encampment order will soon go out. Local committee aims to feature new events to ensure a memorable Grand Army gathering.
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Des Moines
G. A. It
Lewis 5. Pilcher
Brooklyn
Col. C. A. Watrous
Grand Army
Pilcher
Watrous
Third Iowa coal mines operating after peace terms
Des Moines August 24 day of rest at the mines saw about a third of Iowa 12000 coal diggers reporting for duty. Over half will be back within the week and 75 percent in two weeks says President Morris of the Iowa Coal Operators association. Repairs slow full production for two weeks. A national miners referendum is set for next week with Morris confident of a favorable UMW vote.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Joseph H. Morris
Morris
E. C. Smith
Iowa Coal Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers
Iowa Coal Perators’ Association
Driver of Death Car Arrested in Cedar Rapids
Dennis A. Clark alias Dan Clark, driver of the fatal joyride car that killed Edna Morgan and injured Noble Spilman, Bina Marsh, and Clark, was charged with manslaughter. Bond set at 7500, hearing scheduled. car owned by Spilm an, Clark at wheel, speed around forty mph before it crashed. Morgan died instantly. others released from hospital last week.
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Cedar Rapids
Dennis A. Clark
Dan Clark
Edna Morgan
Noble Spilman
Bina Marsh
Clark
H.K. Lockwood
G. S. Lightner
Spilman
Miss Morgan
Lorene Jones Visits Adelma Leesman in Muscatine
Lorene Jones traveled to Muscatine last evening to visit her friend Adelma Leesman and join an excursion from the town.
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Lorene Jones
Muscatine
Adelma Leesman
The Coal Mine Mystery Ends in New Allies and Plans
In a closing chapter of the Blue Poppy tale, Harkins and Fairchild reflect on alive danger and new strategies. Anita Richmond contemplates Denver connections as the group ponders funding to keep the mine viable. The district attorney outlines a plan to safeguard stockholders and buy Blue Poppy stock with a special fund.
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Laura
Blue Poppy Mine
Bardwell
Mother Howard
Anita Igichmond
Richmond
Harry
Burnham
Fairchild
Anita Richmond
Sriken
Farrell
Anita
Denver
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New York
Penetentiaries
Saul
Frank Burge
Frank Walker
Thomas A. Atkins
Charles Hunter
Clive
Bob Perry
Clarence Springsteel
Bert Day
Wood Camp
Albert Conrad
Andrew Jackson
Fred A. Meyer
John Welton
State Farm
Iowa Coal Mines
Courtney Ryley
Coop
B.van Nice
Patrehild
Larsen
Ready
Atte
Pairchild Alemost
Nodsine
Rodanne
Mrs. Howart
Harkins
Fon
Wairchild
Bette of
Manhattan
Vuolce
Dame Fortune
Commercial Savings Bank
Washington
Jewett Sedan
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit
Paige
Ca Thrifty
P. J. Stryker
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