Alcoholic physiology lecture at national education meeting
Professor W O Atwater of Wesleyan University argued that moderate alcohol is not a poison and has limited nutritive value. He warned that school physiology must resist misleading doctrines that teach alcohol as wholly harmful and urged educators to oppose erroneous scientific temperance instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kjedt
Chicago
National Educational Association
Department of
W O. Atwater
Wesleyan University
Atwater
Cambridge
England
Michael ‘Foster
University of Cambridge
Chemical Laboratory
Wesley University
Crowded Local News Highlights Friends Visitors and Meetings
Local notices cover arrivals from Ainsworth Davenport and DeWitt, plans to Burling ton and Des Moines business, and social events. The Tuesday Knight Club dance, Emanon Concert preparations, and Junier League meeting are noted along with court notices and a popular cake order service.
Porto Rican tariff bill passes House amid illness driven votes
The Porto Rican tariff bill cleared the House 172 to 161 after a heated showdown. Six Republicans joined the opposition. four Democrats voted for the bill. Sick members were brought to vote, including Brownlow of Tennessee who declared he would rather die than see the bill fail, as Whip Tawney pushed for full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Clark
Senate
Washington
House
Crumpacker
Indiana
Preteher
Minnesota
Gleatwole
Littlefield
Lane
Iowa
Faris
Bill Fleming
Georgia
Small
North Carolina
Smith
Kentucky
Stallings
Alabama
Brownlow
Tennessee
Tawney
Underwood
McCall
Porto Rico
Teaching for science in schools must keep pace with research progress
A call urges school systems to align science education with advances in research. The plea emphasizes updating curricula and resources to reflect current scientific findings and methodologies for student learning.
Polly Barnett Dies After Decades of Tramping in Indiana
Polly Barnett, known for 25 years of wandering across southwestern Indiana, died last Sunday night in Linton. Her life intertwined with a missing daughter mystery, an exhumed grave, and a companion black cat. she claimed semi Indian ancestry and stayed alert until death.
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Linton
Ind
Polly Barnett
Indiana
Elgina Cook
Newberry
Hiineis
Olive Branch
Greene County
Polly
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules for Pole Damages
Madison Wisconsin March 1 The Wisconsin supreme court held property owners may recover damages when poles from telephone telegraph and electric light companies obstruct a street in front of a building The Krueger and Barnett v Wisconsin Telephone Co case from Neenah involved a drug store owner whose building faced a pole fifteen feet away The ruling marks a first definite high court decision on this issue in the country Joliet Illinois March 1 Joliet business men form a permanent group to back the ship canal project with Colonel John Lambert elected president Other officers listed Wisconsin retailers and other notices follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsi Supreme Court
Krueger & Barnett
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Neenah
Joliet
His
John Lambert
American Steel and Wire Company
George K. Feagans
E. EB. Wolcott
W. BF. McMasters
G. L. Vance
Ed S. Munroe
N. J. Rowell
T. H. Riley
RK. L. Allen
Fred C. Wilcox
S. Witwer
Market report from Chicago and other cities
Chicago hogs and cattle markets show varied ranges with hogs at 4.00 to 4.97 per cwt and cattle from 3.40 to 7.75 for various grades. East Buffalo tables note steady cattle and higher hog and sheep prices with several car loads traded. Grain in St Louis Milwaukee and Detroit shows mixed cash and futures directions across wheat corn oats and rye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Northern
Detroit Grain
Clergy change talk stirs Denver and Cedar Rapids
Denver and Cedar Rapids discuss inviting Rev. Green of Grace Episcopal to return to Presbyterian ministry. Green avoids commitment, saying the idea has not reached a formal stage and his Lent duties at Grace church continue. Separately, Mrs. D. B. Ten Eyck of Chicago learns she may inherit a vast estate from an uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Campbell
Clark
Senate Committee On Elections
Ele
Friends of
Ben Hills
Bickford
Whiteside
Hill
Cedar Rapids
Episcopalians
Presbyterians
Denver
Central Presbyterian Church
Green
Grace Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
ID. B. Ten Eyck
Chicago
Local Shoe Shine and Pharmacy Ad Remnants
An OCR fragment shows an advertisement for shoe shining by Ort Waters, a note on cleaning and dressing ladies shoes, plus a cold remedy and purchase price offer from Stewart's Pharmacy. The mangled text references par lors and a one night cure for la grippe with a faulty quote about price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GP Hotel
Allen
la Grippe Lake
Stewart's Pharmacy
City Council approves street widening in Washington Iowa
The Washington Iowa city council votes to condemn or purchase a 33 foot wide strip of land along West Second Street for widening the street and public highway. The resolution passed in special session February 9 1900 with Mayor George F. Ross approving and W P Moothart signing as city clerk pro tem.
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Washington
Iowa
Washington County
N. W
West Second Street
Cty Council
City of
State of
George F. Ross
Gev
F. Ross
W. P. Moothart
Painting and Paper Hanging Offer and Book Notice
An advertisement offers painting and paper hanging with years of experience and reasonable prices. It also lists a desire for the Life of D B Moody by his son and Ira D Saukey, claiming official endorsement and urging caution against frauds. The Dominion Company in Chicago is cited with a request for references and an address.
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Ageois
D.b Moody
W R. Moody
Ira D. Saukey
The
Dominion Company
Dept. J
Chicago
Headquarters Bakery Line Offers Meas and Lunch
A bakery advertises as a one stop destination for all bakery needs with meals and lunch options for the public. It claims low prices and a strong reputation for service and quality. Continuous customer presence is emphasized.
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Steldon
Furt
Parland
Ainsworth
Frank Latiphere
Davenport
Shearer
Poptown
Cole
Burlington
Mr. Barr
DeWitt
Wyman
Will Manners
Crawfords
Ville
Mra J Ho Lewin
Nira
James Work
Des Moines
T. H Crone
Johnson Bakery
Kooking Klub
Bessie Scofield
Klub
Charles Parkinson
Norman Scofield
Agnes Stewart
W. F. Warner
Brighton
Sioris
John Koupp
West Chester
Knight Club
Pupalx Hall
A. L. Stratton
Keota
Mrs . H. Smith
Clally
County Clerk's Office
W. G. Clements
Johnson
Logham
Clay
Emanon Concert Co
Wayland Air Hall
Jupier League
M. E
Relief Corps
Geor Johnson
Toro
Campbbell
Representative Telly
M'Laurin
Aldrich
Ure
McLaurin
South Carolina
Philippines
South
United States
Sioux City
Cyieane
n.Os
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wisconsion Retail Lumber Dealers
Wisconsin Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
W. Bk. Pierstorf
Middleton
Lachmund
Holland, Mich
Jacob Bontekoe
Pere Marquette
Dresser
Warren County
Christian
Herring
Chicago Grain and Produce
Detroit
Chicago Board of Trade
Illinois
Cedar Rapids, Ia
Mattoon
Mattoon, Ills
National Home For
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Meadow Lawn Farm
E. C. Keck
Florist
Postoffice
Washington Iowa
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
Com & Harmon
Harmon, Eichelberger & Co
S. E. Washington
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