Iowa Alarmed by Tuberculosis Fight Across the State
Des Moines May 15 reports a broad Iowa mobilization against tuberculosis. Cities pass anti spitting laws and install sanitary drinking fountains while dairies seek tuberculin tests and clean milk. Universities and railroads join efforts to curb spread and protect public health. Davenport and Scott County push for hospital care and a county tuberculous retreat as part of a statewide initiative.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Waterloo
Boards of Education
State University
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
State Teachers’ College
State Department of Health
Department of Health
Dubuque
Mason City
Charles City
Fort Dodge
Muscatine
Fort Madison
Sioux City
Davenport
Scott County
City of
Board of Supervisors
Conditions of Dairy Tests in Waterloo Iowa
Waterloo Iowa May 15 Conditions of the test of dairy cows have been completed by the committee. W W Marsh of Waterloo offers 1000 dollars in prizes for the top cows based on butter fat produced over a year. Monthly prize of 25 dollars from Kimball's Dairy Farmer for the cow with most butter fat. Entry fee one dollar. Entries close August 15. Secretary E R Shoemaker, Waterloo. Each owner may enter up to ten cows. Tests run monthly for twelve months with no additives and only water.
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Waterloo
W. W. Marsh
Kimball
E. R. Shoemaker
Iowa Association of Kindergarten Teachers Session in Dubuque
The two day meeting in Dubuque featured the annual address by state president Miss Park of Drake University and a speech by Du buque school superintendent Oldt as key program highlights.
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Dubuque
Iowa Association of Kindergarten Teachers
Miss Park
Drake University
Oldt
Wreck on the Wabash Near Randolph
Wabash train No. 9 from Chicago derailed after a bridge washout near Randolph twenty miles east of Kansas City. Several people were injured in the accident blamed on the washed out bridge.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Randolph
Flora Wilson Cancels Dates in West Tour
Flora Wilson daughter of the secretary of agriculture cancels all western dates for her concert tour. She has signed a contract to perform in European capitals for two years, extending her engagement beyond the current season.
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Flora Wilson
Boone
Secretary of Agriculture
West
Back to Nature and Town Life Contrast in New Hit
A playful verse depicts a speaker torn between rural pleasures and urban allure, praising corn and squash while admitting a fond pull of city life. The piece frames a contrast in lifestyle and hints at a contemporary song or column trend.
A Better Chance. Todd and Bilter House Talk
A brief London style aside notes Todd asking about Bilter's new house and his plan to wait six months before showing it to friends. The exchange captures casual domestic humor and social teasing.
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Todd
Bilter
New York Herald
Red Man Change of Peace Smoking Novelty
A humorous note from the Minneapolis Journal reflects on a change in attitudes to smoking among Indigenous peoples, contrasting traditional peace pipes with contemporary cigarette use and referencing Carlisle college. The item plays on cultural ideas and regional humor of the era.
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Red
Carlisle College
Minneapolis Journal
Osler Discusses Tuberculosis At National Meeting
Dr William Osler delivered the keynote address to the national association for the study and prevention of tuberculosis noting it will take generations to reduce the disease and urging public responsibility. British Ambassador Bryce and Speaker Cannon also spoke stressing open air for children.
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Washington
William Osler
Baltimore
Oxford
England
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Bryce
Cannon
Osler
Association
Yesterday's Ball Games in Major Leagues and Leagues
Baseball box scores from yesterday show results in Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn New York St Louis and Lincoln Sioux City and Des Moines. Highlights include Phillies 2 Pittsburg 0 Cincinnati 7 Boston 4 St Louis 6 Brooklyn 10 Chicago 7 Chicago 0 and Sioux City 6 Topeka 0 with listed pitchers hitters and line scores.
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Philadelphia
R.H.E. Philphia
Pittsburg
Sparks-Jacklitsch
Phillippi-Gibson
Boston
R.H.E. Cincinnati
Gasper
McLean
White
Chappelle
Bowerman
Brooklyn
R.H.E. St. Louis
Rhodes
Higgins
Moore
Phelps
Bell and Bergen
New York
R.H.E. Chicago
Pfiester
Moran
Raysand
Crandall
Schlei
American League
St. Louis
Washton
Waddell
Powell and Stephens
Groom
Keeley
Street
Lincoln
R.H.E Lincoln
Pueblo
Karsten-Sullivan
Galgano-Mitre
Sioux City
R.H.E
DG Vere
Freeman and Shea, Adams, Corbett, and Zalitsky
Des Moines
R.H.E. D
Prelates Debate Visible Church Unity at Episcopal Congress
Boston May 15. A large audience heard experts discuss visible church unity at the Episcopal church congress. The panel agreed unity requires recognition of the priesthood and sacramental system. One speaker warned Roman Catholics must drop primacy in Rome for any progress. Bishop William Croswell Doane of Albany doubted unity is achievable in this world.
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Boston
Episcopal Church Congress
Rome
William Croswell Doane
Albany
N. Y
Railroads Seek Tax Valuation Shakeup in State Session
Lincoln May 15 The state board of assessment and equalization heard railroad men request tax relief by lowering railroad property values or boosting other property values. Represented by major lines, they urged adjustments to the valuation system, showing no preference for which property type is revalued.
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Lincoln
State Board of Assessment and Equalization
Sebree Takes Command of Pacific Fleet Cruiser West Virginia
In San Francisco on May 15 Rear Admiral Sebree assumed command of the Pacific fleet as the West Virginia hauled down the flag of Rear Admiral Swinburne. The Tennessee became Sebree's flagship while Rear Admiral Barry succeeded Sebree leading the second division after Swinburne's retirement.
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Sebree
San Francisco
Swinburne
West Virginia
Tennessee
Barry
Coal rate cut ordered by ICC for Sterling to Wausa shipment
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a rate reduction from 5.20 to 2.70 dollars per ton on bituminous coal from Sterling Illinois to Wausa Nebraska. Complaint claimed the Chicago and North Western Railway rate was excessive and unreasonable, and the commission sustained that view.
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Washington
Sterling, Ill
Wausa
Neb
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Real Daughter of Revolution Dies in Sioux City at Ninety One
Mrs. Emily B. Nettleton, aged ninety one, identified as a real daughter of the American Revolution, member of the Sioux City Daughters of the American Revolution, died at her son Edgar M. Nettleton's home.
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Sioux City
Daughters of the American Revolution
Emily 8. Nettleton
Edgar M. Nettleton
Methodist church social and club meetings reported
Rev and Mrs A S Smith hosted a church choir and music committee gathering with vocal and instrumental pieces, contests, and a social spread on West Second Street. Fortnightly club mothers and domestic science groups met in the Academy chapel to plan attendance at Davenport convention and heard Miss Chariton discuss the Science of Homemaking.
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A.S. Smith
The
Methodist Church
West Second Street
C. D. Gove
Samuel Cocklin
James Warner
Gladys
Frank Webb
Edna
Frank Wilson
Academy Chapel
Davenport
Chariton
Ames
Dorothy Latchem
Nora Corette
Miss Chariton
Academy Students Farewell Social After Brighton Trip
After returning from Brighton where they spent the day pic nicking the students gathered at the Academy for a farewell party. The evening featured games and a jolly mood as the group mourned saying goodbye for the year.
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Academy
Brighton
Beamer Home Hosts Evening Dinner for Local Teachers
Mrs. J. T. Beamer and Miss Margaret Safley entertained a number of teachers at a 5 o'clock dinner last evening on East Second street. Attendees included Misses Ethel Nichols Jeannette Jamison Elia Woodford Lucy Meacham Kate Montgomery Edna Detweiler and Lotta Meacham.
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J. T. Beamer
Margaret Safley
Beamer
East Second Street
Ethel Nichols
Jeannette Jamison
Elia Woodford
Lucy Meacham
Kate Montgomery
Edna Detweiler
Lotta Meacham
Royal Neighbors Meeting Set For Tuesday Evening
The regular business meeting of the Royal Neighbors will be held in the hall Tuesday evening the 18th. The event includes special entertainment after the business. All members are urged to attend.
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Royal Neighbors
Mrs Dana Hosts Dinner in Honor of Sister at East Washington
Mrs A M Dana entertained at a dinner party today at her home on East Washington street in honor of her sister Mrs Atkinson of Kansas City.
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A. M. Dana
East Washington Street
Mrs. Atkinson
Kansas City
Fortnightly Club Literary Section Meets Monday
The Fortnightly club's afternoon literary department will hold a meeting Monday at 2 30 PM hosted by Mrs Harwood.
Fortnightly club evening meets with Mrs Fred Stewart
The Fortnightly club literary department will convene Monday evening with Mrs. Fred Stewart. Miss Ruth Winter hosted a card party for Miss Elizabeth Keener and several friends last evening.
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Fortnightly Club
Fred Stewart
Dora Clapper Hosts Card Evening at East Main Home
Miss Dora Clapper entertained a small circle of friends with cards last evening at her residence on East Main street.
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Dora Clapper
East Main Street
A. B. C. Girls Entertained by Miss Edie Bovee
The A. B. C. girls will be entertained this evening by Miss Edie Bovee in a local social event likely at a private residence or small gathering, showcasing community involvement and upcoming activities.
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Edie Bovee
Non paying hotel patrons described by New York hostel keeper
The proprietor of a leading New York hotel recounts non paying visitors who linger from morning to read discarded papers, gather stationery items, nick snacks, use the check room safe, and even take soap and matches. He notes many are well to do and respectable, yet he does not bar them.
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New York
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Philadelphia Bulletin
National League
Wsociefy
Ruth Winter
Elizabeth Keen
FOX & Dewey North Side Shoe Store
Wells, Fargo Express Company
F St
Frank Rogers
Foleys
Bright
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
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