The Cherry Mine Disaster Fact Record and Lessons
Scientific American presents a detailed analysis of the Cherry coal mine disaster at Cherry NL. It explains the second and third vein workings, the signaling failures, and the fan reversal that trapped and killed miners. The piece argues for stronger safeguards including sealed refuge chambers with air supply and steel doors, plus surface air piping to sustain workers during prolonged entombment.
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Scientific American
Cherry
Cherry Coal Mine
Vinci thesis saves child from pneumonia says Mrs Flagg
Mrs J W Flagg describes her daughter’s illness as ill weak and emaciated after a pneumonia attack. She reports starting Vinci medicine, noting marvelous improvement and a doctor’s approval, with the child soon restored to health and strength.
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J. W. Flagg
Changed Business Trade Between Local Carriers
C V Rosenberger who ran the delivery wagon for the grocers here and E E Strouse the expressman have swapped businesses. Strouse will drive the delivery wagon and Rosenberger the express wagon.
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C. V. Rosenberger
E. E. Strouse
Mr. Strouse
Mr. Rosenberger
Ice tools ready for next season by Anderson and Wilson
Anderson and Wilson prepare to put up supplies for next season. They will handle both artificial and natural ice. Natural ice will come from the Rock Island reservoir which is full to overflowing. A few more days like this and they will be able to begin.
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Anderson & Wilson
Rock Island
Second Victim Recovered in Burlington Fireworks Death
The river yielded the second victim from the August 20 Burlington fireworks blast as the body of Mrs. Marshall Jordan was found four miles north of Ft. Madison by hermit Charles Young. Coroner Korschgen oversaw the inquest at Ft. Madison and Mt. Pleasant, identifying the victim by jewelry and clothing remnants.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Burlington
Marshall Jordan
Ft. Madison
Charles Young
Korschgen
Keokuk
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Lee
Jordan
Ship Packages Early For Christmas Delivery
Local express agents urge residents to mail and ship Christmas packages early to ensure prompt delivery. Use provided stickers and mark packages not to be opened until Christmas. A heavy Christmas mail rush is expected, so send mail and packages now.
Gray Literary Program for December 10
The Gray literary program lists participants and acts for December 10. Opening address by Frank Libe. Recitations by Mary Brown Hattie Hesseltine Kate Snider Helen Benda Hazel Birney. Song by Cecil Hopping. Music by Mr and Mrs Hexworth J J Benda and Frank Scranton. Extempo by Grace Hopping with Secretary.
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Gray
Frank Libe
Mary Brown
Hattie Hesseltine
Cecil Hopping
Mrs. Hexworth
J. J. Benda
Frank Scranton
Kate Snider
Helen Benda
Hazel Birney
Grace Hopping
Buster Brown Best $2.00 Camera on the Market
Frey’s Studio promotes a Buster Brown camera priced at two dollars. The ad highlights value, urging readers to visit the shop for the deal.
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Frey
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