County Hospital installs new X ray equipment in Iowa
The County Hospital has installed a modern Wappler Interrupt ress X ray machine valued near four thousand dollars. Supervisor W H Dodge says it is the most powerful X ray unit in the state and will draw patients from a larger territory. Elisabeth Inlay will attend a six week Chicago course to operate the instrument, which will be housed in the basement with a fee to use the machine aiding hospital income.
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W. H. Dodge
Iowa
Washington Mee
Dodge
Washington
Elisabeth Inlay
Chicago
Navy recruit Ray Linder backs Great Lakes training
A letter from Ray Linder at the Great Lakes naval training station near Chicago notes 29 000 jackies in the camp and describes daily life. He provides his Cook Galley address, praises home news delivery, and commends the Y M C A for sailors work with free movies and athletics. He also mentions the station bulletin printed daily.
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Journal
Ray Linder
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Chicago
Uncle Sam
Jackie
Bulletin
Habit to Eat Slowly Prompts Use of Chamberlain Tablets
Reader urged to form a habit of slow chewing with advice to chew thoroughly. If trouble persists, take a Chamberlain's Tablet after supper. Sold by Lemmons Drug Store Ady.
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Lemmons Drug Store
Ady
Plan to Pool US Resources Into One War Machine
Washington reports a proposal to pool all US and allied resources into a single wartime economic machine. Chairman Baruch of the War Industries Board leads the plan, with government officials and allied representatives reviewing it for President Wilson. The scheme envisions the Industries Board acting as industrial dictator of the nations at war.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Baruch
War Induastries Board
Pote
Geerment
Vague courtroom exchange with a preacher and judge
A judge asks a colored nun of all work if he attends church and believes in election day. He confirms Sunday worship and that Ali didn t know the judge was a candidate. The dialogue humorously reveals misunderstandings about religious and political affiliations.
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Yersul
PD Pene Teeryn
Ali
Why pyramids Rise From Desert Desolation
A father explains to George that pyramids are named for their appearance amid the vast desert void. The dialogue reveals a simple, child friendly lesson on ancient wonders of Egypt.
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George
His Little Joke in the Ladies' Department
A short quip about two bachelors entering the ladies' department to browse stock. The exchange centers on social norms and playful mischief within a shop setting. No further context or named individuals are given.
War on Auto Speeders Declared by City Official
A city official stated that city ordinances and state laws on automobile speed will be enforced this summer. He warned motorists to keep within legal limits, noting new fines for first offenders and larger penalties for prior violators. The piece blends a public notice with a commercial herbal ad interwoven in the text.
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Journal
Althe
Confusion Over Toledo and Contedo Travel Mixup
A woman mistook Toledo for Contedo and arrived at the wrong depot. She only realized the error when asking a passerby where she was and learning she was in Toledo not Contedo, with a Delphic exchange about Yaquina Bay. The depot agent she blames supposedly caused the mixup.
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Contedo
Toledo
Conledo
Oimduim
Raise Hens to Save Meat in St Louis Plea
RK H Wilkins of the United States Department of Agriculture urges every patriotic person in St Louis to conserve meat by keeping hens laying eggs. This measure, he says, will aid the wartime effort and help preserve red meat supplies.
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RK. H. Wilkins
United States
Department of Agriculture
St. Louis
Infernal Heat Tests Veteran Colonel in Humorous Exchange
A colonel, on a hot afternoon, sits in a club arm chair and orders water. A cold hearted thug taunts him, but the elderly warrior answers with quiet dignity and insists he is only thirsty, not dirty.
Platinum history and naming origin in early Europe
The metal platinum or Viatinum is described as the heaviest metal aside from tri dius and derives its name from the Spanish plata meaning silver. It remained unknown in Europe until around 1741 after a Spanish scientist revealed its existence following a tip from South America.
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Plata
Europe
South America
Odd Terms Describe Pre Christmas Work Weeks
The article notes terms calf week cow week and bull week used in Magland industrial centers for the three weeks before Christmas. Calf week has workers at one and a third time, cow week two thirds more, and bull week double, to offset output losses during the holiday period.
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Magland
Ford Stolen In Jefferson County Three Times Recently
Sheriff reports a 1917 Ford stolen in Jefferson County yesterday evening marking the third Ford theft there in recent weeks. The thief reportedly crossed the Skunk river at Brigston, with other local car borrowings recovered except one case in Washington three weeks ago. Police remain hopeful of locating the car and thief.
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McCarty
Shan Campbell
Jefferson County
Skunk
Brigston
T. W. Hunter
Washington
Iowa
Des Moines Wedding Joins Lincoln Bride to Fort Des Moines Soldier
Miss Hazel Leone Turner of Lincoln to Chester L. Patterson acting Quartermaster Sergeant of Base Hospital No. 49 Fort Des Moines married in Des Moines on Saturday in Hotel Franklin. The couple will live in Des Moines until the groom ships overseas. bride teaches in Lincoln.
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Hazel Leone Turner
Lincoln
Nebraska
Chester L. Patterson
Base Hospital No. 49
Fort Des Moines
Des Moines
Hotel Franklin
L. L. Young
Washington
Whitten-Carlyle
Neb
France
C. E Smith & Son
Beatrice
Nebr
Children Raise 235 Dollars At Mission Meeting
Attendees expressed considerable surprise at the sum the children raised totaling 235 dollars. At meeting’s end a social hour followed with Wesley Mission girls in white dresses and red white and blue sashes serving refreshments.
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Wesley Mission
Bethel Ladies' Aid Social and Thrift Report Meeting
Announcements note a ten cent social June 13 at Mrs Chas McKinetry home and a regular meeting that evening at Masonic Hall with initiation. Captains urged to report on Thrift Stamp campaign and members with dues in arrears asked to pay.
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FE. S
Masonic Hall
Regular Meeting of Painters Union 760
The Painters Union 760 holds a regular meeting on Wednesday evening with 5S. Moothart presiding.
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The
Painters Union
Moothart
Worth While Girls Meeting Tonight at Mrs Sicklee’s Home
The Worth While Girls of the Baptist church will meet tonight Tuesday at the home of Mrs Will Sicklee to discuss plans and activities for the week ahead.
Lexington W F M S auxiliary to meet Thursday
The Lexington auxiliary of the W. F. M. S. will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Charley Rickey, LO0,2.
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Lexington
Charley Rickey
Local clubs set meetings this week
The 76 Two Red Cross workers plan a Thursday evening meeting with Mrs. John Powell. The Kolah club will meet with Mrs. Bessie Wead on Wednesday evening.
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Red Criss Rooms
Red Cross
John Powell
Kolah Club
Bessie Wead
Ladies Aid Society meets at church and homes
The L A S of the First United Presbyterian church will meet Friday with Mrs R L Livingston. A social time is planned for the new members and all ladies are invited. Those in the north meet at 2 p m at Mrs W Livingston’s. those in the south at the church. Notify Mrs Jas Hawthorne if you will donate use of ear.
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First United Presbyterian Church
R. L. Livingston
W. Livingston
South Part
Jas. Hawthorne
Why Ammonia Cleans Clothes
Ammonia, the great spot remover of the American people, is a gas dissolved in water. It belongs to the alkali family and, because of its mineral origin, fights oils and grease. This explains how it dissolves spots soap and water cannot affect. Bath ammonia is a fine cleanser.
Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Kracaw’s Home
The Women's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church hosted a Friday gathering at Mrs. Harry Kracaw’s home with 100 attendees. The Little Light Bearers staged a children’s program and play about missions, focusing on Africa and war orphans. Proceeds were donated to Grenoble Home in France, now a refugee camp.
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Harry Kracaw
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Church
Little
Wesley Mission Circle
W. Fp, M
Kemps Hampeher
Africa
Grenoble Home
France
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Meet Thursday
The W. C. T. U. will gather Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Capt Maxwell on BE 2nd St Devotion subject For ward March Scripture lesson Joshua 1 9 leader Mrs Ordella George roll call music business Good attendance desired
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Capt. Maxwell
Ordella George
Presbyterian Ladies Social Set For Thursday Afternoon
The Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church meets next Thursday at 2 30 PM at Mrs Orville Elder home. Automobiles leave the Presbyterian church at 2 16 PM to transport members to the Elder residence.
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Presbyterian Church
Orville Elder
Wo men's Relief Corps Social At J M Lytle Home
The 2nd Ward ladies of the Women s Relief Corps hold a 10 cent social at the J M Lytle home SIS North Ave Friday night June 14 at 8 p m A flag day program will be given Everyone invited
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2Nd Ward
Women's Relief Corps
J. M. Lytle
Sis North Ave
S P.m
Ladies Ald Society All Day Meeting at Mrs Matin Home
The Ladies Ald society of the Christian church will hold an all day meeting at the home of Mrs John Matin on Thursday the 13th.
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Ladies Ald Society of the Christian Church
John Matin
Younger set dance moves to Thursday at Shubert Hall
Public notice announces a younger set dance on Thursday night at the Shuberts venue with a change from the usual Saturday schedule and a Wednesday dance in its stead.
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Shuberts
Loos
The Schemer. Mrs. A and Mrs. B clash on patience
In a Booston Evening Transcript snippet, Mrs. A questions patience with her husband while Mrs. B says she provokes him to trigger temper and secure atonement gifts. The exchange hints at marital manipulations and financial motives.
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Mrs. B
Booston Evening ‘Transcript
Inventor of the Hansom Cab and Patent Safety Cab
The inventor Joseph Aloysius Mansom born in New York reportedly died in London in 1888. He registered a patent safety cab in 1834 and is said to have received only 1000 dollars for his invention.
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Joseph Aloysius Mansom
New York
London
Prolific gramophone seller eyes new ballad with publishers
A gramophone proprietor who met the author of Drink to Me Only With Thine Eye wrote to Mr Ben Jonson via American publishers offering to add his up to date ballad to his record list for $2.
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New York Musical Courier
Gramophone
Ben Jonson
Unhappy Success in a Wives Running Account
A Columbus Journal fragment notes a prudent man facing mood lows as his wife’s running tab at the dry goods store rises, likening it to sprinting records and noting the unsettling progress.
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Drygeons
Columbus (V
Sniper Quip During Scripture Lesson Sparks Laughs
In a Stockton area school a teacher recounted Adam and asked who crept into the garden. A young pupil replied with a straight face, It was a sniper, eliciting amused surprise from the class.
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Stockton
Adam
Wiss
Preservation method hopes to keep fish fresh longer
A Danish patent claims freezing fish by immersing them in a cold liquid preserves texture better than traditional freezing. The process allegedly keeps flesh from drying or breaking, resulting in superior quality.
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Denmark
Ervatais
The Real Test
A wisplike remark cautions against judging character from a single moment. The milk toast philosopher notes true traits appear not while idle but when awaiting supper.
Railway Traffic in Britain Keeps Big Passenger Lead
Britain’s railroads rank fourth in village rail capacity yet carry more passengers annually than any other country, reflecting heavy usage and extensive passenger service.
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Britain
Tape Under Glass Cutter Prevents Slipping
A correspondent proposes applying a strip of adhesive tape to the lower side of a straightedge used for cutting glass to prevent slippage and improve accuracy.
The Difference Between Cowardice and Courage
A quote by Richter contrasts a timid person before danger with a coward during danger and a courageous person afterward, examining how fear evolves into bravery in varying moments.
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Richter
Quote on steering faith hope and charity in driving
A reflection asserts that steering an automobile needs faith hope and charity more than logic. It suggests virtue guides safe travel alongside basic common sense.
Zemo Offer Claims Quick Eczema Relief and Skin Aid
An advertisement touts Zemo as a cheap antiseptic liquid for eczema and various skin troubles. It claims rapid healing, cleansing and soothing action, with sizes 35 cents and one dollar for extra large, from EB W Rose Co of Cleveland, Ohio.
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W. Rose
Cleveland
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