Testing Food Values and Energy for Living Cost
The Department of Agriculture in Washington conducts respiration calorimeter experiments led by Dr. C F Langworthy to determine the energy value of foods for work output. Subjects are varied and exposed to calorimetry for hours to weeks while food intake and heat output are measured for nutritive comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Washington
C. F. Langworthy
Langworthy
Wiley
Movement to celebrate Harriet Beecher Stowe's centennial
A nationwide 1911 celebration is planned for June 14 marking 100 years since Harriet Beecher Stowe's birth. The Beecher and Stowe families approve publicly with the involvement of African Americans expected to be prominent in the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Washington
United States
Beecher
Stowe
Flower Boxes Decorate New Bishop Potter Tenements
Opening of the Bishop Potter model tenements in New York featured 200 window boxes filled with scarlet geraniums and trailing vines. The boxes were supplied by the New York City branch of the National Plant Flower and Fruit Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Potter
New York City
New House
National Plant, Flower and Fruit Guild
Mark Twain Farm Editor Parody Brings Mock Agronomy
A humorous excerpt imagines Mark Twain editing a farm paper, sharing odd gardening tips and fake science. The return of the sick editor exposes the chaos and mockery, warning that the imitator boosted circulation but insulted genuine agricultural knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Mark
Election Ordered for Second Lieutenant in Co D I N G
An election is ordered for the office of second lieutenant of Company D I N G to be held at the Armory on the sixth day of June from 8 to 10 p.m. All company members are urged to attend. Pollok J. Wallace 64t4 Captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. D
Pollok J. Wallace
Merchant’s Son Killed in Grocery Store Robbery
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on June 6 James Dyson aged 20 died after a robber entered Dyson’s grocery store and fired two shots. Dyson Sr. was counting money when he was targeted but the robber fled after firing at him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyson
Pawtucket
R. L
James’ Dyson
Dyson Sr
Ile
James
The Rich Man's Point of View
A reflection on prosperity and success arguing that failure is the fault of the individual rather than circumstance or luck. The piece asserts personal responsibility as the key to financial outcomes and social status.
Foley Kidney Pills Back Pain Relief Endorsed
Glad to recommend them Mr K Weakley of Kokomo Indiana says the severe backache left him after taking Foley Kidney Pills his kidneys became stronger secretions natural and his bladder no longer pained him Lemmon's Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co sold the pills in a yellow package.
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Mr. &K. Weakley
Kokomo, Ind
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
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the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
East Main Streay
Washington, No. 6
Mutual
Ron
Weather Forecast
PD. C
Evening Journal
Iowa
Clarence Stiles
South Avenue
A. KE. Roe
Sol Rich
American Pearl Button Co
Geo. H. Paul Co
Cook
Benz Hotel
Colenso Hotel
Inquire Keck Floral Co
Journal
SMITS
H. C. Bedison
Brady Street
Davenport
Journal Office
Co. J. Simons
Airdome
Our
New England
Caner
China
Music & Art Store
the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Farmers & Merchants
Capital
State Bank
A. White
Sam'l Thompson
R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
C. RL & BP
Rock Island
Golden State Lim
Sun
The
Californian
Golden State
Californan
Sun Pt
Pasa
St. P
Lo West Lim
Chicago Mosse
Milwaukee Mdse
Merchant's
Shallenberger
Chicago
McElhinney
Hoosier
North Side
Charles A. Dewey
Temple Building
Washington, Il
C. J. Wilson
Wilson C. C. Wilson
Opposite Journal
W. M. Keeley
E.D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
Crail
Mankin
John Shields
Qures
Stallenberger
Bright
St.Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Mason City Mail
Sun Twin Cities Lim
Peoria Express
Sun Peoria Lim
Vestibal
A. J. Morrin
A. B. Cutts
G. P.& T. A. Brighton
Ric! Polson
W. E. Shallenberger
Lake Ave
Tus
Drexel State Bank
Foley
Lemmon’ Pharacy and
Mcobibipaey Drug Co
Clifford Thorne
Court House
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
E. J. Harpmeier
North Side Square
Butterfield & Frame
Special Collection Department
Ficher & Livingston
LAW
D. F. Macon
Macon
Towa
Austin Sutherland
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville School
Nice
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean Rye
Cook & Sherman's
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