Potash via Cottrell method foreshadows industrial use
Ottumwa Courier discusses Dr. Frederick G. Cottrell's application of a German pilot showing smoke removal in a bottle by electrified chains, now a 585 foot high copper dust chimney in Montana. The piece notes vast potash potential from cement kilns and iron furnaces, argues about capitalist profits and socialist distribution, and says Cottrell gave patents to the public.
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Leipsic
Frederick G. Cottrell
United States Bureau of Mines
Montana
Cottrell
Ottumwa
Report on housing delays and social note from Waterloo paper
The Waterloo Times-Tribune laments delays in home building noting men may need to build garages first so workers can shelter their cars. Observers on Saturday night remarked that married ladies were more active in social events.
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Waterloo Times-Tribune
Riches From Same Carload of Rugars Moots ABE MARTIN
Mrs Tilford Moots' uncle talked to a stranger last week and learned they both became rich from the same carload of rugars. Some folks are so poor they must go to the garage to tell time.
The Circuit on hot summer days for presidential hopefuls
A vivid sketch of presidential candidates sweating through campaigns with damp shirts and wilted collars as voters watch from a distance. The piece contrasts modern hustling with past leaders who pursued greatness quietly and with restraint, questioning the spectacle of the current field.
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White House
Advertising Campaigns Grow Like Snowballs
A newspaper-like reflection notes that women, especially married ones, have experience in persuading men to spend. A quotation compares persistent ads to a snowball rolling downhill, gathering mass and force as it progresses.
Corrupt Favor Requests Include Ambassadorship Offers
The article cites cases where individuals receive large payments from various sources and promise to reward the giver with diplomatic posts or other favors. It underscores the temptation and risk of bribery in political dealings.
Wichita Woman Chooses Phone Over Husband Demand
A Wichita woman says she would rather give up her husband than give up her telephone, urging better telephone service. The Sioux City Journal quotes a satirical line about handling conflict and neighbors in Sioux City’s public discourse.
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Sioux City
Sioux City Journal
Railroad crossings on North Iowa and North Marion
The letter from Sioux City Tribune urges leveling railroad crossings on North Iowa and North Marion Avenues to prevent harm. It argues improvement should occur before tragedy occurs and ridicules threats against treaty signers as barbaric.
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North
Iowa
North Marion Avenues
Parlor Reverence and Odd News From the Parlor
Evening conversation includes a child whisper about a bed bug as Willie is mentioned. Ex-pugilist Jack Johnson leaves Mexico after a Mann Act case, while editors preachers and flies are expected to be swatted. Senator Harding proposes a $1,000 campaign contribution cap, echoed by National Chairman Hays. Democratic leaders resist.
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Jack Johnson
United States
Mexico
The
Oskaloosa Herald
Harding
Hays
Doctor confirms smallpox in patient at home
In a grim bedside scene the doctor declares the man suffering from smallpox and tells his wife to inform creditors that he can finally pay. Separately, Fritz Minick, a Democratic candidate for county clerk, discusses his front porch campaign stance and remains noncommittal on several issues. A Marshalltown Times-Republican headline notes rising hog prices as climbing swine fail to keep pace.
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Julia
Fritz Minick
Democrats
Congress Hotel
Minick
League of Nations
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Inmate Dies After Fall From Clinton County Home Window
Ole Leeson, about 60, inmate at Clinton county home poor ward, fell from a second story window to the ground and died instantly from a broken neck. He had been at the home less than two months, his former home was Clinton where a brother and sister lived. Authorities cited poor health as the cause. Two other inmates witnessed the plunge through the screen into the courtyard.
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Clinton
Iowa
Ole Leeson
Clinton County
Tanlac testimonial boosts weight and energy in Burlington man
J C Marshall of Burlington Iowa says Tanlac restored his appetite, digestion, sleep, and strength after a year of decline. He reports eating three meals daily, waking rested, and renewed energy, crediting Tanlac for his recovery and noting its value as "worth its weight in gold." Advertisement mentions Sher man Bros Wellman Mac Gugin Drug Co and other druggists.
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Tanlac
Mr. Marshall
Agency Street
Burlington
Leopold Disk Company
Washington
Sherman Bros
Wellman
Mac Gugin Drug Co
Representativeness Watch contrasts Coolidge and Roosevelt
In this Marshalltown Times-Republican piece, the author argues Vice Presidential nominee choice should favor a representative, middle class candidate. It contrasts Coolidge’s modest income, rented $27–$32 house, party line phone, and independence with Roosevelt’s aristocratic club life, wealth, and metropolitan lifestyle, urging midwest farmers to accept Coolidge as their type.
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Mrs. Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Mr. Roosevelt
Coolidge
Boston
Iowa
Roosevelt
Middle West
Marshalltown
Railway Time Table East and Westbound 1920 Corrected
Rail timetable corrected to March 1 1920 lists Eastbound trains No 12 Express No 30 Lo Pass No 60 Lo Page No 80 Lo Frt No 88 Lo Frt and No 49 Lo Pass No 29 Lo Pass No 89 Lo Frt with times from 4:92 am to 11:30 am and Westbound No 450 Local Passenger 9:40 am and No 439 Local Passenger 6:39 pm among others. Washington Branch trains Nos 429 430 450 day except Sunday. No 3 8 9 10 92 adjustments and July 1 1920 corrections. Calvert Agent Westbound notes and service days.
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Washington Branch
H. W. Russel
Washington
Lo’west Lim
Thureday
So'west Lim
Fastbourn
Calvert
Freemason and York Rite Masonic Lodge Meetings List
Regular meetings scheduled for Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M on the 1st Friday each month. Damascus Shrine No. 10 W S of J holds the last Thursday meeting at Moose Hall. Damascus Shring No 10, W S of J. drawing attention to visitation for fraternal groups and officers listed.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Charles Freding
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
H. T. Carris
H. P
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
H. Richards
Washington
C. FE. S
Mary Lavada Kerr
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shring No
W. S. of J
Moose Hall
Rose M. Reid
W. H. P. Mildred Rice
Covenant Lodge Meeting Notice in Odd Fellows Hall
Covenant Lodge No. 101 meets every Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the I O O F hall on N Iowa Ave A various invitation extended to visiting members. M D Lee is noble grand and R B Keller serves as secretary.
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Covenant Lodge No
N. Iowa
Viattine
M. D. Lee
Noble Grand
S. Keller
Brighton
Grandmother Marinda Scott Dies at 102 in Sioux Rapids
Mrs Marinda Scott aged 102 died at her son La8 Scotts home in Sioux Rapids on Monday night after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the home at 2 pm Wednesday and burial followed at Marathon. She is survived by five children and several grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
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Scott
Marathon
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