Frost Hits Northern Iowa as Warm Week Follows
Des Moines May 12 frost was reported on several mornings in northern Iowa with below normal weekly temperatures. Late week warmth and showers on the 10th and 11th followed wet early days. Crops like plums peaches and cherries suffered in southern districts while oats show some damage. Planting of corn progresses as weather permits. Geo M Chappel, Section Director.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Geo. M. Chappel
Merriam Talks Peace and Army Reform in Spokane
Gen Henry Clay Merriam arriving in Spokane says no prospect of U S Japan war and warns against detaching commanding officers from regular commands. He argues for larger army and better pay, criticizes assigning top tacticians to militia or schools.
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Spokane
Wash
Big Sixteen
Pacific Coast
North Atlantic Squadron
Henry Clay Merriam
Washington, D.D. C
Rufus Merriam
United States
Japan
Merriam
United States Army
Cherry trees bloom again amid hopes of crop rebound
S B Dewey notes renewed cherry blossoms as many early buds perish, yet recent blooms appear across numerous locations signaling potential recovery. The writer urges readers to inspect their trees for fresh blossoms and comments on prospects for a small cherry crop.
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S. B. Dewey
Call for Directory and Local Travel Notices
A notice urges call or request for the new complete directory at the telephone office to improve service. Mrs. Thomas Patten of Ohio with daughter Mrs. A Nicola visit Sigourney briefly. Mr Chas Benz and Misses Anna and Lucy Miller travel to Fairfield for their sister Ida Miller's wedding.
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Washington Telephone Co
Thomas Patten
Ohio
A. Nicola
Sigourney
Chas. Benz
City
Anna
Lucy Miller
Fairfield
Ida Miller
Borrowed Smiles from a Quiet Sunday School Scene
A Sunday school teacher asks Tommy about the Ten Commandments and he replies there would be nine if one is broken. Dolly asks what leap year means and Jackie answers it as another day of school, a sentiment that adds gentle humor to the classroom vignette.
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Tommy
Dolly
Jackie
Freddie in the hayloft chase sparks barnyard humor
Little Freddie visits Aunt Martha in a country home and climbs the hayloft to chase chickens. He jokes that the hens lay eggs high up, prompting Aunt Martha to remark eggs are too high. The scene captures a gentle country moment shared between visiting city kin and rural family.
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Freddie
Chicago
Martha
Moon mischief and a humorous family scrape
A child Earl aged four imagines the new moon fell away leaving a pealing sound. A rich uncle asks for a bill of tradesmen owed while the nephew responds with a list of fellows he does not owe. The exchange captures light domestic humor and family dynamics.
Hyde Park Housewife Seeks Rocky Ford Melons
In a bustling exchange a Hyde Park housewife questions if melons are Rocky Ford. A Truthful Peddler replies they are almost that quality, noting the fruit was grown nearby in Stony Island.
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Hyde Park
Stony Island
Weather forecast for Iowa stays warm with possible storms
May 12 special to the Evening Journal reports the forecast for Iowa shows continued warm and generally fair conditions today and tomorrow. Local thunderstorms are possible late tonight or Wednesday, bringing potential quick changes in temperature and humidity across regions.
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Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Canny Scots Tea Tale Drives a Lesson
Andrew Carnegie cites a Dumfries shire farmer tale to illustrate the Scots thrift. A lady hosts tea for a group. the guest repeatedly passes his cup to the table head, then, after nine cups, asks how many the head gives, revealing prudent sharing and wit.
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American Spectator
Andrew Carnegie
Dumfriesshire
John
Fifteen Years of Agony Ends with Hyomei Cure
Captain Willner reports long battle with catarrhal troubles forcing sea leave. After two hospitals and prolonged suffering, two bottles of Hyomei brought complete recovery. The dry antiseptic air from eucalyptus trees is inhaled, not swallowed, with immediate relief and full recovery in days. Outfit costs 1.00 with money back if not cured.
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Capt
Willner
Australia
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Snakelike Dancer Dodge-Kopp Studied Under Cars
Maud notes a peculiarly sinuous motion in Mr. Dodge-Kopp's dancing. Mabel explains he copied the crawl beneath automobiles to inspect machinery, a habit forming his new gait.
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Maud
Mr. Dodge-Kopp
Mabel
Courtesy and pay spark counter clerk exchange
In a translated vignette from Tales from Le Pele Mele a customer praises a courteous clerk while the counterpart at the next counter resents earning less. The clerks contrast politeness and insolence, illustrating workplace dynamics over pay.
Dentist's Servant announces misery to a patient
A translated Tales from Le Rire fragment shows a servant telling a suffering patient he must announce the misery to his sister. The line hints at a humorous or satirical setup typical of the source.
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Sis
le Rire
Life Sentence Humor From Meggendorfer Blatter
Translation notes a prisoner quipping about a life sentence and hating moving, captured in Tales from Meggendorfer Blatter. The line reflects dark humor on confinement without graphic detail.
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Meggendorfer
Twins Bring New Names to the Family Register
A nervous husband paces near a bedroom door as his family physician’s gruff tones precede the reveal of newborn twins. The husband wonders if he must choose between names, then is presented with two new members of the family.
REN-GAW Headache Relief Ad in Vintage Trade Card
A vintage ad touts REN-GAW as superior headache relief with no ill effects. It promotes 10c and 25c sixes, highlighting strong claims of effectiveness and a favorable consumer experience.
Open Session by Mag net and Aurora Literary Societies
The joint open session will be in the Academy chapel on Tuesday evening May 19. The program includes monologue dialogue Chautauqua and miscellaneous with diplomas awarded to graduates. Notable acts include Madame Blumenheimer Cogitations and appearances by Mrs Jinks Mrs McDonald and Mrs Green. Admission 15 cents.
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Magnet
Aurora Literary Societies
Academy Chapel
Madame Blumenheimer
Jinks
McDonald
Mrs. Green
Mr. Donald
Artemus Ward
Josh Billings
Mr. Gukenheimer
Doctor Isenbart
Madame Gooseberry
Liz Town
Madame Sweetbriar
Local Notes Share Visits and Travel Readers
W L Douglas best shoe advertised. Wm Quinn and R Hoffman left for Bloomington MW. Miss Corinne Teuscher arrived from Keota after a home visit. Rev W G Robertson returned to Crawfordsville after a city day. Susie Edgington arrived from Ainsworth to visit her mother Mrs William Edgington. Mrs Bert England arrived from Keota to visit at G W England house. Harriet McQuesten left for Washington for a weekend visit. Also an ad touts American Lady bread flour by McCall Bros.
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Corinne Teuscher
Keota
W. G. Robertson
Crawfordsville
Susie Edgington
Ainsworth
William Edgington
Bert England
G. W. England
Harriet McQuesten
Washington
Muscatine
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