Mid Country Club Organizes North of City
The Mid Country Club formed by farmers north of the city inspires strong interest with forty nine members and a February meeting at George Foster home. Prof Mosher and Prof Hauser advised structure and plans. officers include Everett Stewart president and J M Walker vice president. The club aims to improve moral intellectual and social life, operates by a six member board. Membership requires pledge to uphold bylaws and club aims. Regular sessions alternate Fridays through spring with annual dues of one dollar per person and up to two dollars per family.
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Mid-Country Club
George Foster
Farmers’ Club
Washington County
M. I. Mosher
Hauser
State College
Ames
European scientists claim age 150 possible with diet
An ad argues aging is a treatable disease and claims Vinci cod liver and iron remedy helps the elderly. It cites Mrs. Michael Bloom, 83, from Lewistown Pennsylvania, who after a few bottles could walk again and do housework, and promises stronger blood and appetite with the product from Sherman-Druggists, Washington.
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Vinci
Michael Bloom
Lewistown
Ney
Sherman — Druggists
Washington
Editor Seeks Vengance After Town Marriage
An editor who courted a woman of uncertain age but ample funds was cut out by a rival from a neighboring town who married her and took her home. He then blamed the wedding on his rival in a column titled Another Old Resident Gone.
Taft Arrives in Cleveland For Ohio Tour Start
President Taft arrives as guest of the Tippecanoe club in Cleveland to deliver the first Ohio tour address. Friends say the trip is a homecoming and scheduled, not a political campaign effort, despite insurgent activity and La Follette speeches. Republican leaders deny any need for personal campaigning in Ohio.
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Cleveland, O
Taft
Tippecanoe Club
Ohio
Buckeye
la Follette
Teddy Bear Birthday Party Mystery
Evelyn tells a tale of Walter and his Teddy bear party where Teddy bears sit for treats. Children share cakes and chocolate creams, then discover the bears ate all the candy, while host dog Ruffles lounges amusedly nearby.
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Ace
Evelyn
Daddy
Walter
Teddy
Spreading of Practical Religion in Boston
A circular letter from Professor T N Carver of Marvard outlines the Social Service Gospel urging clergy and professionals to apply religion to agriculture medicine business and industry. The aim is to boost agriculture lower death rates improve wages and abolish poverty while building a productive city in Boston.
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Social Service Committees
Boston
T. N. Carver
Marvard
Social Service
Committee of 100
Carver
Carnation Day Observed Across Nation
White carnations, tied to McKinley as the late President’s favorite flower, were in high demand in Washington as congressmen wore carnations in lapels. Canton held McKinley Day memorials with wreaths, while New York marked a McKinley Seal Day to fund a hospital and anti tuberculosis efforts with one cent McKinley seals.
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Washington
McKinley
Canton
New York
William McKinley Memorial Hospital League
Robbins Defines Moneyed Capital in Des Moines
Des Moines special counsel D A Robbins clarifies taxation of moneyed capital. He defines money capital as income from loans and mortgages, excluding corporate-held capital, and explains 5 mill versus 20 percent valuation bases for specific cases and incidental loans. He answers questions on taxable bases for individuals with notes, mortgages, deposits, and small loans.
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Des Moines
D. A. Robbins
State Department of Justice
Robbins
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for nervousness backache and the blues. It claims the tonic strengthens nerves and muscles and corrects disturbances. The copy targets "poor home makers" and anxious women seeking relief from personal troubles.
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Lydia FE
Pinkham
Man Wears Tall Hat to Employer in Bold Mockery
An observer recalls a man who openly wears a tall hat before his employer, displaying evident self-importance without embarrassment. The anecdote highlights audacity and social dynamics in the workplace.
Eureka Literary Society Program of February 2 1912
The Eureka Literary Society presents a program dated February 2 1912 featuring music by Jim Benda and Alfred Mirada recitations by Edna Merchant Clarence Herring Maude Truax and others a prophecy by Gratis Cold a dream by Nellie Davison and a debate on water versus fire with teams led by Louis Fetes Nellie Davison Arch Cannon and Maude Ferguson. Maude Ferguson signs as secretary with Charles Durham Lovington Illinois. An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills cure bedwetting in a child, promising relief in weeks and urging purchase at all druggists.
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Louis Fetes
Nellie Davison
Arch Cannon
Maude Ferguson
Charles Durham
Lovington
Ill
Foley
Ted
Cures in Every Case Says Motel Manager
Mr James McCaffery manager of the Schlitz Motel in Omaha Nebraska recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for throat and lung diseases. He cites personal use and endorsements from others who report its curative power and its speed in treating coughs and colds. Available at local outlets.
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Jas. McCaffery
Mgr
Schlitz
Omaha
Nebr
Foley
Cardinal O'Donnell Returned to Boston After Rome Induction
Thousands of Catholics in Boston and New England welcomed Cardinal O'Donnell back from Rome where he was formally inducted into the sacred college and received the insignia of a prince of the church. A large parade highlighted the day’s events.
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Sands
Boston
New England
Cardinal O'Donnell
Rome
Sacred College
Merital Hair Tonic Ad From Lemmon's Pharmacy
An advertisement for Merital Hair Tonic claims it keeps the scalp healthy prevents hair loss restores natural color and, when used regularly, makes hair soft and fluffy. Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon’s
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