Earth’s Tail Theory Backed by Pickering In 1900s Post
The Washington Post says Prof. Pickering argues Earth's tiny tail results from solar repulsion on its relatively small mass, while Halley’s comet tail remains a solar energy display. The May 18 passage through the tail is deemed harmless, with minor wireless disruption and Northern lights as possible effects.
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W. H
Pickering
Earth
Bunny
Prof. Pickering
Halley
Washington Post
Happenings of Brighton and County Areas
By our correspondents the latest in local society lists arrivals and departures. Delia Werner returns home from visits to Mt Pleasant while O M Farrier loses a colt. Henry Koster and sons paper for A L Kocks Third Drish with Fairfield caller Jonws Augustine not improving. Several residents plant corn and Mrs Julia Barnes remains on the sick list.
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Delia Werner
Mt. Pleasant
O. M. Farrier
Henry Koster and Sons
Burk
A. L. Kock
Augustine
Julia Barnes
Foley's Honey and Tar Still A Household Favorite
For more than three decades Foley's Honey and Tar remains a trusted remedy for throat chest and lung ailments. The yellow package is the genuine product and contains no opiates or harmful drugs making it safe for infants and children. Refuse substitutes from Lem Pharmacy and McKiinney Drug Wy. Frey’s photographs are highly valued by top judges of photography and can be shown in store.
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Foley
Lem
Frey
Do you give your wife an allowance lampooned in print
A Houston Post snippet captures a sharp line about marital finances with a wife’s allowance and a husband’s reply. The exchange questions propriety and finances within a marriage, reflecting social norms of the era.
Local Travel and Accident Report
May 6 in Ainsworth several residents travel to Washington Davenport Letts and Cedar Rapids. Mrs W T Trotter Jr visits her mother Mrs George Norton while Alice Gookin and Evalyna head west. Morris Davis was injured when his team ran away while discing and needed ten or eleven stitches from Dr Laird.
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Ainsworth
W. T. Trotter, Jr
Washington
George
Alice Gookin
Evalyna
M. L. Miller
Cedar Rapids
Frank Whiting
Dallas Hawkins
Davenport
W. T. Trotter
T. J. Easter
Letts
Lew Duncan
Morris Davis
Dr. Laird
Local Social Roundup of Guests and Illnesses
May 4 notices from Wellman recount visitors and illness across town. Cornell’s Jacob Trieschmann and Ora Starr visit relatives, while Mrs. Anna Adams hosts family. measles and tonsillitis afflict residents. W. H. M. S. delegates attend Washington event. many attend church, funerals, and pre nuptial showers.
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Riverside
William Shaw
Esther
Washington
Be Honest Tender and Kind and Live a Joyous Life
A 1910 verse by George Matthew Adams urges living with honesty kindness and cheerfulness. It counsels rejecting vicious thoughts and embracing simple pleasures while guiding others back to virtue and facing death with dignity.
Mabel Henderson and Warren Pulse Marry at Parsonage
Miss Mabel Henderson and Warren Pulse united in marriage at the M E church Parsonage on Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock with Rev P Hiawk officiating. The couple left for a honeymoon by the evening train. Pulse is a Sigourney resident and a mail clerk. Henderson hails from the local Bunker Hill area and is described as a capable young woman.
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Mabel Henderson
Warren Pulse
Zimmerman
Poalger
Lawrence Powers
Cedar Rapids
Mentezuma
Muscatine
Faiure
Ile
Hilda the Helper Brightens Town With Magic Touch
Hilda the Helper far outshines daily duties singing a cheery song and spreading beauty. The town below her magic touch becomes a place attractive as new residents arrive to beat the Dutch and merchants enjoy rising business. Shoppers come from miles, creating a dizzy rush.
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Hilda
Second Run Road Tragedy Claims 32-Year-Old Man
A man aged 32 died after a second run over the road, his legs severed. He died an hour after the accident. remains sent to Cedar Rapids where his mother and sister reside. He was unmarried. Mrs. C. C. Gardner attends the southeast district library meeting at Oskaloosa.
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Cedar Rapids
C. C. Gardner
Town Library Association
Osskaloosa
Local News Recap From Crawfordville May Morning
Residents in Crawfordville report a flurry of travel and homecomings. Mr and Mrs M Yard return to Washington after visiting their daughter Mrs Davidson J He Reid. Jesse Metley Wilford Smith Luther Gormly and the Cochran sisters travel to Washington. Rev A Bh Hightshoe returns from Chicago missionary conference. Will Harper arrives from Wellington Kansas for a visit. Mrs Sarah Yeager’s relatives host a dinner for her birthday today.
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Crawfordsville
Owen Sampson
Washington
A. Bh. Hightshoe
Chicago
Will Harper
Wellington
Kansas
Sarah Yeager
All men have frailties and imperfect friends teased
From the exchanges comes a note that no man is flawless and true friendship is rare. The line suggests seeking understanding in a world of imperfect people and relationships.
Greatly Improved Garage Opens with Expanded Showroom
F Dixon prepares to open a larger garage adding a new unit with ample display space and bright work areas. He has sold 15 Buick machines and moved a 30 HP 1910 Chalmers to Leo Critz and Grant Streeter of Riverside, urging fast orders due to high factory demand. He invites car buyers to inspect the updated, well lit facility and his current stock.
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F. Dixon
Dixon
Buick
Tte
Chalmers
Leo Critz
Grant Streeter
Riverside
Troops to Open Westville Mines Amid Miner Tensions
Danville May 7. Two militia companies and deputies under Sheriff Helmick guard Westville as reopened saloons draw angry miners. Fears grow over possible clashes as miners threaten to march on Catlin five miles away.
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Danville
Sherif Helmick
Westville Ave
Catlin
Westville
Woman Burned To Death In Warsaw Home
Mrs James Dullinger of northeast of Warsaw was burned to death while alone in her home. Her charred body was found by a neighbor who planned to spend the afternoon with her. No clues to the cause of the blaze were found and no one else was in the house.
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Warsaw
Ind
James Dullinger
James
North Side Jewelry Store Offers New Watches and Diamonds
Visit the North Side Jewelry store for new goods including watches diamonds and jewelry. G W Hobson, proprietor, promises unmatched quality and prices with a fine stock from small to large stones and related items like cut glass and china.
The Country Minister to Be Staged by Academy Senior Class
The Senior class presents a bright snappy comedy drama The Country Minister on Thursday night May 12.
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Academy
Churches Schedule for Sabbath and Union Academy Service
Sabbath school at 9 30 morning worship at 11 Junior Endeavor at 5 Senior Endeavor at 6 15 No evening service Union meeting with other churches for the Academy baccalaureate at the Opera House.
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Opera House
James Church Adoration at St James Catholic Church
A thirteen hour adoration will be held at St James Catholic Church Tuesday May 10 with a solemn high mass at 8:30 several neighboring priests assisting. Monday 7:30 Rev RE Well of Richmond will speak on the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Tuesday morning and afternoon Rev WJ Bulger of Ottumwa will speak. Rev Thos Loftus of Oskaloosa will close with a sermon on Confession.
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St. James Catholic
RE. J. Well
Richmond
Jesus Christ
W. J. Bulger
Ottumwa
Thos. Loftus
Oskaloosa
Mothers Day Observance Noted by City Churches
Tomorrow will be observed as Mothers Day in the city churches. All persons, especially old soldiers, are asked to wear a white flower in remembrance of the mothers of soldiers of the Rebellion, per Post Commander G A H Kendall.
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G. A. H. J. Kendall
Baccalaureate Service Set at Opera House Sunday
Washington Academy prepares a union baccalaureate at the opera house Sunday at 7 30 pm conducted by Rev W R Sawhill of the Second United Presbyterian church. All are invited to attend.
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Washington Academy
Opera House
W. R. Sawhill
Second United Presbyterian Church
Wart United Presbyterian Laymen Missionary Congress Report
Sabbath school at 9 45 with morning service of one hour. HL McCleery and Rev Fisher will report the Laymen Missionary congress. Junior Endeavor 5 follows with service for the Academy bac calaureate observance.
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OH. McCleery
Rev. Fisher
Laymen'’s Missionary Congress
Ben Wallace Spends Sunday at Home After Iowa City Visit
Ben Wallace arrived last evening from Iowa City to spend Sunday at home, signaling a quiet weekend routine away from public events.
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Ben Wallace
Iowa City
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