Harvard bound guide from African jungle to Harvard University
A feature on Christopher Kamen, son of a Zulu dilefiaia, who traveled from Africa to Harvard with Theodore Roosevelt as his guide. The tale covers his arrest in Charleston, his education in Wales and London, his plans to study religion, and his hopes to return to teach his people while recounting family ties, survival, and a life split between two cultures.
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Charleston
Africa
Harvard University
Capitol
Washington
Florida
Kamen Christopher
Dilefiaia
Theodore
Jun
Cape Town
Roosevelt
Nicholls Longworth
Homer
Nile
Lucile
Romeo
Mie
Zuzuland
Lamm
Harvard
Longworth
Young
Teddy
Mr. Kermet
Cardi
Wales
London
Phen T
Quori
Komen
Christopher
Ani
Salvation Army
Inice
Science Hunts Auto Fuel in Farming Products St. Louis
Scientist Dr Ise Lippincott predicts automobile fuel derived from farming products. Research at Washington University explores secrets of biofuel efficiency and crop based energy sources.
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St. Lewis
Ise Lippincott
Econsinie Ee
Washington
They Give Up Paris Time Power Finally Not Enforceable
A garbled fragment references Paris, power, and a blocked method due to Napeteny forbhtat. It mentions women and a wave that deters enforcement, but the readable text is too incomplete to establish a clear event, names, dates, or outcomes.
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Paris
Diffence in Height Showdown Between Two Figures
A fragmented account describes a height dispute between a comedian and a steel magnate linked to Andrew Carnegie. The incident, staged in a dressing room in New York, centers on a ruler based contest measuring who is taller, with a final verdict favoring the comedian by an inch.
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Andrew Carnegie
Harry Ander
Carnegie
Tander
New York
Lauder
Rowinder
Andy
Stock Exchange
Curath
Illiionaire
Revolutionary artificial flower material changes trade
A 19th century report describes a new artificial flower material made from palm inner-pith shavings, replacing muslin and silk. It resembles white poppy petals with translucent, frosted look, durable and tintable, fading slightly in wet weather and rejuvenating in sun. The article notes its superior sheen and ability to imitate real flowers closely.
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Formosa
Golf Tales From A Sanded Green In One
A South Shore course features a short hole surrounded by large sand pits. A threesome stages a quirky sequence with a tee shot finding the green, a bunker mishap, and a rarity as the third player makes a hole in one only to have the second player’s bunker shot roll into the cup. All three conclude with multi-putts as the round ends.
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South Shore
Hoston Globe
Films and Farmyards Explain Moving Pictures Link
An English investigator explains that cows and their diet connect to cinema. Gelatin used in film is salted with silver bromide and impurities from cattle hides, notably sulfur, enable image recording. The sulfur originates from the animals’ skin due to consuming wild mustard.
Wedding Gifts and Prank Proposals Stir Local Eccentricities
A fragment reports Ann Smith’s wedding gifts and friends discussing the list, with gleeful mischief about publishing wedding plans. The item notes a humorous notion of featuring the wedding details in the newspaper and comments on family pride and playful gifts like a horse and mouse trap.
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Ann Smith
Haris
Think Fish Do Feel Pain Debate Spreads Across Seas
A German study claimed fish feel no pain sparking English protest. The Natural History Museum in London argues fish possess advanced sensory systems and can feel pain. The advocate notes fish writhe after capture and a sick fish may pale and have blurred eyes.
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Dw. Serman
Natural History Muse
South
Kensigton
London
Auction Room Fireworks Sale Ends Amid Bid War
In a crowded auction room a tar weapon was put up for sale as an intense bidding war unfolded. An auctioneer pressed for possession while a man and a woman on the outskirts bid fiercely, but the item went to a male purchaser whose name was announced amid the tense sale.
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Alsy
Wowan
Lusbun
Weather and community notes from West Chester June 14
A West Chester bulletin from June 14 details local weather and farming conditions with mentions of potato vigor, thick lug weeds, and Rock Island burning weeds on right of way. It notes better dirt roads after rain, a rush toward July 7 and the longest day, plus a recap of Children’s Day at the Methodist church and visits from people tied to Atlantic. It also covers a storm on June 24, 1924, a tornado-like event damaging trees and a barn, and a Des Moines Daily Herald receivership case involving Jarnagin.
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West Chester
Washington
Rock Island
Methodist Rch
Will Robertson
Duby
Phipps
Myrtie
Atlantic
I Phipps
Tipps
Mr. Phipps
Howe
Atlant
Rose Maiden Cancelled by Keota Eagle Notice
The Keota Eagle reports the cancellation of the Rose Maiden concert by the Washngton M E church choir. Tickets sold earlier will be refunded and organizers regret the change due to difficulties this time of year. The production had received praise from observers in Washington weeks prior.
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Keota
M.E. Church of Washington
Gilbert
Washington
Washington hospital praised amid town notes and electric rate cut
The column extols Washington county hospital as a well-run county institution with caring staff and affordable fees. It reports Iowa Southern Utilities reducing electric rates for Keota and nearby areas, plus local weather storms, power outages, and community visits as residents travel, recover, or attend services across Crawfordsville and Washington.
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Washington County Hospital
Washington County
Kiota
Washington
Seokay
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Keota
Richard Greiner
Washington Hospital
Prk
Keot
Skunk
Richard Congestion
John Greine
What Really Counts in the Measure of a Soul
A reflective note argues that true worth is not defined by vision or ego but by the enduring influence of one's thoughts, prayers, and deeds, which continually spread through life. It frames inner conduct as the real metric of character.
Local News From Ainsworth and Surrounding Homes
Mrs E W Spessaré correspondent reports a quiet Sunday hosted by H R Baker with relatives from Coral Rapids West and Chester Fern Duncan of Washington stopping by. Family visitors include C S Grinstead and Jean, F C Schachner and Doyle, and Dayle Schachter returning home after a stay. Helen Harvey of Washington visited Thursday.
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Crawfordsville
Nim Clark
St Clark
Peirsoy
Iowa
Velma Piper
Doni Sands
Washington
By Wood
Wallace Tibbs
Gye
Letts
Pipher
Harley Rhea
Endolyn
John Zook
Winfield
John Kephart
Noble
Lawrence Kennar
Heart
W.E. Riley
Davenport
Alma Malhern
Columus Junction
The
B. Malhern
Farrel Young
Wis Winfeld
Sensworth R. A
Ainswo
T. A. Will
H.R. Baker
Comany
Melo soap ad claims soft water whiteness
A Melo advertisement touts soft water as keeping clothes white, while hard water supposedly leaves gray residue and forms scum that resists rinsing. It claims Melo acts with or without soap, enhances soap effects, and urges readers to buy Melo at the grocer.
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Reeveals
Diffence
Lucky
Des Moines Dail Herald
Shank Sand
Danagin
Aper
Jarnagin
Herald
Keota Eagle
Crawfordsville, R
Vera
Harper
Cis
Nowo Miles
J. F
P. Clarahan
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J. G. Strietel
L. H. White
County Board
Heatty
Highway Commission
Ames Morlay
Krota
Anoth
Troll
Eagle
Melo
the Hygienic Products CO
Canton, Ohio
Magufactareee of
Mothe
America
Arnet Mathers
Levi Hollingsworth
George Teas
E. Main St
T. Donahey
W. Main St
AL Roe & Son
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