The Cleanest County in Iowa Story Gains Steam
In Washington county a visiting Anamosa farmer touts county stats claiming 410 farm baths 261 silos 2205 farms and 197000 head of stock. He cites hogs poultry and wealth per capita while praising schools and churches and promoting broader public health and cleanliness.
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ABE MARTIN Basket Picnic for Vice President Coolidge
Somebuddy caught to throw a basket picnic for Vice President Coolidge and give him a diversion. The narrator jokes about people standing for onions but doubting anybuddy ever truly excused them.
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Coolidge
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason and the Secret Sorrow
A whimsical verse sketch portrays Boswell and a world weary poet facing family burdens and a grim mood. The narrator recalls a man blamed for gloom who endures relatives who crowd his life and home. The piece ends with doubt over a will and legacy.
Local candidate announces run for County Board
Humphrey Richards declares his candidacy for county supervisor in a column letter to voters. He emphasizes economy, tax reduction, and fiscal efficiency, noting over forty years of business experience in Iowa and commitment to serving the county with credit if nominated.
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County Board of Supervisors
Evening Journal
Iowa
Humphrey Richards
Real Train Wreck Thrills in Stardust at Fox Theatre
Stardust at the Fox Theatre features a real head on train collision scene said to be the film’s biggest thrill. Hope Hampton stars as Lily Becker with James Rennie in support, under Hobart Henley direction. The engagement ends Monday. Three Omaha pool room raiders receive ten day public library sentences with eight hours daily required.
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Hobart Henley
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Stardust
Omaha
Miss Flo Juzeler Visits Home Folks From Parsons College
Miss Flo Juzeler arrived last evening from Parsons College in Fairfield to spend the weekend with her family.
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Flo Juzeler
Parsons College
Fairfield
By the Way and Safety First Week Musings
A column of aphorisms and small-town vignettes notes early bird concerts, post office habits, and a humorous buyers trade in a three room house with no bathroom. It recalls a Clarence Iowa mud hole tale and a $12 charge for auto rescue ending with an unpaid check.
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Clarence
Iowa
Oskaloosa Herald
Three Scots In Church Mortgage Capers
Three Scotsmen in a church crowd clutched their coins as the minister announced a mortgage raising offering. During prayers the trio whispered, decided on a plan, and one man fainted while the other two carried him out.
Making Promises and Making Good Reflected In Effort
The statement links reliability to the amount at stake, suggesting that larger commitments require stronger enforcement and clearer accountability. It emphasizes that trust hinges on the ability to fulfill the promised value and manage resources accordingly.
Crossing rule for trains sparks local proverb
A Kansas law states that when two trains meet at a crossing each is to stop whistle and wait until the other gets by. The message notes a local saying that there will always be a place for the man who knows but the man who knows why will be his boss, referencing Manhattan Ohio Mercury.
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Mercury
Jazz Dead or Dying Admit Singers Clash
Reginald argues jazz is dead while Clarence contends it is dying from odd sounds. Their exchange captures a tense debate on music's direction.
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Reggie
Clarence
Fragmented quotes From Times Republican Radio Ad Ponderings
A garbled Times Republican passage muses on radio advantages versus sewing circles and movie humor. It quips about costs of living, perceptions of Indians reacting to bicycles, and jokes that some fellows resemble stamps never needing more.
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Times Republican
Neighbor Contends Over Carrot Growth in Lot
A man complains about carrots in his neighbor's lot while the neighbor dismisses blame and removes his brow. The exchange hints at friction over crops and responsibility without clear resolution.
Licking Aftermath Delivers The Goods
A brief note describes a hard edge finish as a team delivers results after a tough sequence. Key actors remain unnamed, but the outcome is confirmed with decisive success and tangible gains. The report emphasizes performance over prior struggles.
Man Enjoys Self Love and Fading Teeth Humor
A humorous note finds Frank Randy with a bright new smile and dissolving tension with his teeth. The piece playfully claims he is now on speaking terms with his improved appearance and learns to laugh and eat again.
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Frank Randy
Whimsical Exchange on Naming a New Baby and Spring Light
A playful verse fragment contrasts longer nights and sprouting sprouts with youth flouting speed laws. A couple jokes about naming their baby, with the husband deferring to his wife on the final choice.
Pneumonia Fatalities Lead Iowa March Deaths
Des Moines May 19 More deaths from pneumonia occurred in Iowa during March than any other disease, totaling 438 fatalities per state health board reports. Influenza caused 218, cerebral hemorrhage 199, heart disease 168, Bright's disease 152, tuberculosis 108. Accidents caused ten railroad deaths and eleven auto deaths. Births outpaced deaths by five to three.
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Des Moines
Towa
State Board of Health
Why Some Women Thrive and Others Suffer
An advertisement touts freedom from female troubles as the key to happiness popularity and success. It claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound can relieve aches blues and pains and restore cheerfulness and serenity for a new lease on life.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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Pearson Announces Bid for State Legislature Seat in Washington County
An announcement states that 8 C Pearson will seek a seat in the state legislature as a Republican candidate in Washington County, subject to the June primary voters' decision.
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Washington County
C. Pearson
Wise Virgins and House Hunters in The Tatler
The text contrasts ancient wise virgins lighting lamps with modern ones who trim eyebrows and darken lashes before meeting a groom. It notes delaying suitors to seem hard to get. A line to Miss One focuses on wanting to rent a house from a real estate agent.
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Chicaro
W. E. Daley
Anamosa
State fair premiums total 118000 for Iowa exposition
Des Moines May 19 The annual premium list of the Iowa State Fair and Exposition shows total offerings of 118 97 thousand dollars up from 75000 in 1914. Premiums for youth reach 8942 with categories in judging market calves clubs sheep poultry and demonstrations. Horse shoe pitching and major totals include horses 23196 speed events 17000 cattle 33312 agriculture 11619 swine 7660 sheep 4219 and a baby health department premium total of 500.
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Des Moines
Baby Health Department
Railway timetable fragment shows mixed east west train details
The snippet lists train numbers and times for express and local services, including westbound No 8 Golden State, No 29 No 49 locals, and local freights 429 449 835 with departure and arrival windows. Some notes indicate branch lines and weekly frequency patterns.
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