The Boon of Rain A U S irrigation view
The piece argues rainfall is essential for food and cites Dr. R H Whitbeck and a pamphlet on irrigation. It notes that 4000 tons of soil water annually support an average American's cereal and meat needs, with air currents delivering 5000 to 10900 tons of rain per person fed. The U S reclamation Service aims to supply 5000 to 6000 tons per person on irrigated lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Whitbeck
University of Wisconsin
United States
London Geographical Journal
United States Reclamation Service
Fight lid on again in Des Moines after allegations
Des Moines and Iowa authorities tighten controls following Attorney General H M Havner's complaints that recent boxing bouts violated laws. He cited reports that a Des Moines match with Bob Roper as victor breached regulations, signaling fresh enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havner
Des Moines
Mlegal
Iowa
Att
H. M. Havner
Bob Roper
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Help for Breath
An advertisement proclaims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative substitute for calomel. It claims the tablets purify the blood and cleanse the body, relieving bad breath with gentle action on bowels and liver, sold at 10 or 20 cents per box.
Spoiled prose and the dotted-line gripe in verse
A playful poke at writers who cheat readability with trailing phrases and dotted lines. The speaker rails against Walpole’s so called Secret City and other authors whose style relies on gimmicks over substance, lamenting cheap words and impractical page rendering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walpole
Iowa Law on Prize Fighting Stirring Des Moines Debate
The speaker asserts enforcement of Iowa prize fighting laws, rejects reorganization of clubs as evasion, and urges citizens to push for legalization of boxing. He notes prior sheriff and county attorney guidance and warns the justice department will act if laws are not enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa
Des Moines
Department of Justice
Sugar Recovered in Bluffs Theft Probe
Seven tons of stolen sugar valued at 2000 dollars were recovered in Council Bluffs. Four men were arrested after Special Agent Jim Yates tailed a suspect from railroad yards to a cache at A. Jensen's property. The theft occurred in box cars in the yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Jim Yates
Northwestern Railroad
A. Jensen
Arithmetic vs human nature in family finances insight
Comment discusses how those calculating a tight income for supporting a large family prioritize numbers over people, noting a bias toward arithmetic over human understanding in budgeting and planning.
American pupils may write to French children for language study
Iowa City report says Iowa school children learning French may exchange letters with French peers studying English. Professor Stephen H Bush of the University of Town Romance languages will pair classes or individuals with French correspondents, matching ages and interests. Letters can be in English or French, with envelopes of enclosures. for advanced learners, Americans write French and French write English. Letters sent to Professor Rush at Iowa City will initiate arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
France
Stephen H. Bush
Department of
University of Town
Thoreby
Rush
Child Biting Dog Sparks Neighborhood Talk
A neighbor reports a dog that is part poodle and part bull bit a child. Frank asked his mother which part of the dog caused the bite, reflecting a casual neighborhood exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Farewell for A. J. Sanders in Wellman K of P gathering
Wellman March 2 The K of P held a farewell for A J Sanders at their hall as he leaves for Minneapolis Saturday night. His family and friends wish him well. Sanders boosted Wellman during his years here and his wife and daughters will be missed from social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
K. of P
A. J. Sanders
Minneapolis
Minn
Sanders
Ernest Baker
Pete Chapman
Excelsior Springs
Palmer
Joe McClellan
Joe Chalupa
Joe
Farmers’ Union
Zemo antiseptic liquid for eczema and skin troubles
Zemo marketed as a clean antiseptic liquid for eczema itching and skin sores. Sold by druggists for 35c small size and $1 large. Claims to penetrate cleanse and soothe wounds burns and chafing. Produced by The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, Q
Slum Life Suppresses Laughter Says Interchurch Study
A survey by the Interchurch World Movement examines why many urban residents do not laugh or smile. It traces causes to slum housing filth crowded tenements long work hours sickness and poverty. The study aims to document exact conditions to guide church actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interchurch World Movement
Binebier
Railway Time Table Corrections May 1919 Washington Branch
Corrected timetable for Eastbound and Westbound trains to May 19 1919 and March 1 1920, listing arrivals departures freight and passenger trains for Washington Branch and Calvert with service notes on daily operation and exceptions. Includes express Lo. Pass freight names No. 12 Express No. 30 Lo. Pass No. 60 Lo. Pass and local schedules with reminders on days of operation and special services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Masonic and Masonic-affiliated Lodges Meet Regularly
Regular meetings are listed for Washington Lodge No 26 Cyrus Chapter No 13 Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Washington Chapter No 8 Damascus Shrine No 10 Covenant Lodge No 101 and Rose M Rela in the Moose Hall. Details include meeting nights and officers. Visiting fraters and cordial salutations extended to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Ld. D. Langworthy
W. M. Glenn EB. Mace
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
W. S
Moose Liall
Rose M. Rela
Mildred Rice
Covenant Lodge No
1. C. O. F. Hall
N. Iowa
M.D. See
RR. S. Keller
Farm sale records and community notes from Saturday
The Bardhey Bell Jr Land Co sold the Eli J and Christ J Yoder farm to Joseph B Berkey for 220 dollars an acre. Kenneth Steinger visited from Jews City to spend Sunday with his parents while Dr L M Downing of Cedar Rapids came on business. Mrs Joel England is ill with rheumatism. Mr and Mrs Jim Weir move to Mrs Hamiltons Monday and Mr and Mrs George Weidline relocate to town. Hugh Greaf left for Albert Lea Minnesota on business. Atty B D Morrison of Washington continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bitting
Cyrus Miller
Thomas O ‘Flerhty
F. K. Sprague
Tom Maplethorp
Green
Phillip Glider
Jim Starr
Art Glider
Washington
A. O. Topping
Cedar Rapids
J. B. Bradford
Ralph Hull
California
Bardhey Bell, Jr. Land Co
Eli J
Christ J. Yoder
Joseph B. Berkey
Kenneth Steinger
Jews City
Bert Steinger
L. M. Downing
Joel England
Jim Weir
Ely's Cream Rupture Way to Stop Catarrh
If nostrils are clogged and head stuffed this small bottle promises instant relief. Apply a little fragrant cream in the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and clear the head. The ad touts lasting relief from hawking, snuffling and headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Fly
Swift Specific Co. Blood Medicine Ad in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement warns of sluggish blood and declining vitality and promotes S. S. S. great vegetable blood medicine as reviving blood and restoring strength. It urges readers to visit a drug store for a bottle and offers free medical advice from the Medical Director at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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Walt Mason
John Klockinteger
Ida King
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Maplethorp
A. J. Nichols
Merle Otto
John Green
Florida
Chas. Shetler
Chas. Aulthouse
Amy Hull
Morse Romine
Joe Romine
Keota
RL & PB
H. W. Russel
ST. F
Paas
Johnieows
Lo’west Lim
W Calvert
Brighton
Oo. F
North Townrd Avenue
Filmer Mokadden
Scribe
Havana
Lewis Cigar Mfg CO
Newark. NJ
Cipar
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
F. & M. Bidg
PMONB
KLUB
Irvin EK
Huston
Lemsley
Washington, IA
Ss. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
Attorns
Brooktiart Bros. Law—Abstracts
Opera Ho Vhone
Mutual Ph
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
C. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Washington, Iowa
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank
Lemmon's
Cordelia E. Klopfenstein
G. W.meyer
Keota, Iowa
M. H. Sartor
Mra. M. H. Sartor Sartor & Sartor
Chiropractors
Square
Klein Kiothing Ko
Anetract
Kington
W. M. Keeley
W. HL
Butterfield
Iriactices
Special Collection Department
Crall
Wase'nqton
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
J. D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
Ashington County
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