Iowa once a tropical region fossil clues imply climate shift
Fossil plants and petrified wood from Iowa indicate a semi tropical past with palms figs and breadfruit growing across the state. Geologist Mr. Chaney notes leaves pressed into clay reveal past climate connections to Asia Greenland and other regions and trace continental changes over time.
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Owa
Iowa City
Asia
Greenland
St. W. Chaney
University of Town
United States
Chaney
U. S
Alaska
Europe
Colletts
Foley Kidney Pills Ad From Lemmon's Pharmacy
Wy Peck of Coraopolis Pennsylvania reports severe pain and sleepless nights before using Foley Kidney Pills. After three weeks the condition improves markedly, with the advertisement promoting Foley Kidney Pills for kidneys and bladder troubles.
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Wy Peck
Coraopolis
Double funeral for Mrs Caldwell and baby Edna Lucile
A private service for Mrs John Caldwell and her infant daughter Edna Lucile Caldwell is set for 1 30 PM Saturday at Miller chapel. Rev BW Pettit will officiate and friends may call Saturday forenoon.
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John Caldwell
Edna Lucile
Miller Chapel
BW. Pettit
One New Influenza Case Reported in Washington Board
One new influenza case was reported to the Washington board of health today, a sharp drop from the weekly average. Secretary Kellogg notes 05 cases total and placarded homes, with some patients potentially ready for release but not yet reported. The initial quarantine began October 16 and ended November 9, followed by a second on November 14 as cases rose.
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Board of Health
Washington
Kellogg
Health Board
Kelloge
Bureau urges end to foreign nicknames in schools
The Interior Department Bureau of Education urges Americans to refrain from using demeaning nicknames for foreign born individuals. A pledge form will be sent to schools and factories to discourage such terms and promote unity among American born and foreign born residents.
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Washington, D.C
Dee
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Education
Daxo
Wap
Greneor
Mick
Paddy
Sheeney
Bureau
Eatable Sale By Baptist Women At Orrs Grocery
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Baptist church will hold an eatable sale at Orr’s Grocery on the South Side of Square this Saturday. 5712
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Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Orr's Grocery
Fruit Growers Elect Officers Amid State Fair Plans
Des Moines December 13 reports officers elected by the Iowa Fruit Growers Association and state horticultural groups as they plan broader county and district fairs, state aid, and higher purses to boost agricultural development. New director J. H. Wiley replaces Wendel Williams killed in France. other officers and district representatives listed.
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Des Moines
State Board of Agriculture
State Hoarticultural Society
Iowa Fruit Growers’ Association
Board of Agriculture
Wiley
Wendell Williams
Danville
France
W. T. Richey
Albia
W. Snyder
Center Point
Charles O. Garrett
C. H. True
Edgewood
P. F. Kinne
Storm Lake
Eugene Secor
Forest City
Fruit Growers’ Association
F. O. Harrington
Williamsburg
J. L. Rylander
Legrand
R. S. Herrick
Ames
F. A. McGivern
J. F. Rylander
A. A. Simons
Hamburg
C. K E. Cameron
Alta
J. P Mullen
Fonda
A. R. Corey
W. W. Morrows
Alton
EB. T. Davis
Iowa City
BE. J. Curtin
Decorah
T. C. Lecoe
What Cheer
Prank KE. Sheldon
Mount Ayr
Sears McHenry
Denison
Corey
Iowa Association of
State House
Grip and Flu Coughs Warned Not to Neglect
A reader testimonial from Mrs. Mary Kisby of Spokane Washington extolls Foley's Honey and Tar for a persistent cough in a child and a cough in an older man. The note promotes the remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy and urges leveraging past experience to profit from relief.
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Mary Kisby
Princeton Ave
Spokane
Wash
Foley
Tom
la Grippe
Lemmon
Red Cross Acknowledges County Knit Goods For Soldiers
The knitting department of the Red Cross expresses appreciation for Miss Caroline Hayes who knitted a neat pair of socks to support the 500 pair county quota. Hazel Siberts donated a sweater. The latest shipment totals 200 sweaters from across the county.
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The
Red Cross
Caroline Hayes
Hazel Siberts
Vinel Restores Strength for Tired Housekeepers
Mrs. Emma Britt of Texarkana testifies Vinel builds strength for weary nervous housekeepers. She cites relief from backache and fatigue after using Vinel PS and Pills. The ad touts Vinel as a tonic rich in beef and cod liver peptones, iron and manganese.
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Vinel
Texarkana
Texas
Emma Britt
Sherman Bros
Advt
Belgians and French urged aid through surplus war gear sales
The Cedar Rapids Gazette endorses Congressman James W. Good's proposal to sell army horses and motor trucks in France to Belgian and French farmers at nominal prices. The aim is to aid postwar reconstruction, prevent middlemen profits, and keep materials from speculators while accepting notes if needed.
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Cedar Rapids
Congressmaan
James W. Good
France
Good
Goad
Scandal Tied to Army Mobilization Probed
The piece alleges profiteering in Cantonment construction and calls for action to prevent fortunes from being made on government property. It urges Congress to sell unneeded government assets and turn proceeds into the public treasury, warning against any gains from wartime material.
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Good
Congress
Long Jailed Prince Returns to Persia
Prince Salar Daouleh brother of the former shah and uncle of the present shah left Constantinople for Persia after two years kept largely in Grusa Asia Minor. Miss Annie Allen a US missionary was his sole visitor during illness. Detained by the Germans in 1915 while fleeing to Switzerland he sought Anglo American aid through The Associated Press to secure the Persian throne.
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Constantinople
Selared Daouleh
Persia
Shah
Grusa
Asia Minor
Annie Allen
United States
Prince Salar
Turkey
Switzerland
Bagdad
Mesopotamia
Associated Press
Perera
Morgan Shuster
Cabinet to Meet With Wilson at Colonial Station
A government gathering is planned at the colonial station near the civic hall with cabinet members present. President and officials will review duties and participate in a public ceremony attended by soldiers and a presidential letter.
Aim High and Hit the Rev Again
A cryptic line notes a warning to maintain speed and momentum, urging focus on revving early and sustaining the rhythm. It hints at a disciplined approach and decisive action to keep ahead in a competitive setting.
9000 Yanks Sail For Home From France War Ships Arrive
War Department reports 9000 American troops sailing home from France aboard ships including the H R Mathory Hap poleeweek Leviathan and Cel tic with CMM preety. Rappalanneck sailed December 6 and other vessels followed. Leviation brings urgent units and hospital patients as government adjusts pay and allowances for service members.
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Washington
Feu
France
War Department
H.R. Mathory
Eusant
Demand Ex Kaisers Surrender Stalemate Report
London reports a standoff over the surrender of the ex Kaiser. Officials state extradition is not possible, but insist on his surrender as a legal requirement.
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Ex-Kaiser
London
Keiser
Rolwat Ceell
Aalra
Fish Attacks Ship at Tudla Port
A swordfish attack damaged a ship upon arrival at Tudla port. The vessel lost its deck plating on the port side and suffered extensive hull impact from thrashing fins as crew worked to manage the flooding and secure the vessel.
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Tudla
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