Swisher Recalls Eventful Centerville to Memphis Auto Trip
John Swisher a Halligan Coffee salesman recounts a Centerville Iowa to Memphis Missouri round trip with his daughter Miss Leanna and others. The 1913 model car suffered multiple tire punctures rear spring break radiator leak and lights out as a long freight train delayed their Rock Island crossing before reaching Centerville at 4 AM.
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Rock Island
John Swisher
Halligan Coffee Company
Journal
Leanna
Centerville
Iowa
Memphis
Swisher
Lancaster
Mr. Swisher
Golden State Limited
Scientists Observe Solar Eclipse Across South America
United States and several European scientists visit Brazil as guests of the government to view a total solar eclipse. The path of totality runs from near Quito to Rio de Janeiro and then southeast over the Atlantic, with partial views in Florida and the Caribbean.
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Rio Janeiro
Brazil
United States
South America
Quito
Pcuador
Atlantic Ocean
Florida
West India
Central
South Amer
The Arden of Dreams by Walt Mason
The poem speaks of a dream garden as a refuge from labor and bills. It contrasts the old worn narrator with youthful hope, concluding that the garden of dreams is closed to the weary and sad, while the young may enter.
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Bagdad
Turk
Arabian Nights
Lodge
Garden of Dreams
Coastline Notes At Extreme Southern Africa Point
In the dramatic outline of the extreme southern point of Africa a coastline feature draws attention. Observers cite notable geographic prominence and possible navigational relevance along the bend of the cape.
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Ica
Elopement Captures Wellman After High-Drama Chase
Myrtle Idea and Roy Cady, a traveling hypnotist, wed in Iowa City after a late Sunday elopement. The irate father pursued them from Wellman to Riverside and Iowa City but arrived too late. the couple returned to Wellman where Cady will finish his engagement before heading to Oskaloosa.
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Wellman
Myrtle Idea
Roy Cady
Iowa City
Cady
Miss Iden
Riverside
Oskaloosa
Henry County To Host Big Colt Show At Mount Pleasant
Henry County corn and colt show set for October 15 and 16 in Mount Pleasant includes an old soldiers reunion and the Twenty-fifth Iowa Infantry’s fiftieth anniversary. Col D J Pakner and S W Neal will speak. prize seed corn auction Tuesday. aeroplane flights planned. judges include Prof W J Kennedy of Ames and P C Taft of Ames.
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Mount Pleasant
Henry County
Twenty-fifth
Iowa Infantry
D. J. Pakner
S. W. Neal
Washington
Paul Stillman
Jefferson
G. L. Carlson
Norfolk
Neb
Tax collections in September show record growth
Washington county records September 1912 tax receipts of 108 595 50, up 14 787 01 from September 1911. Treasurer’s office completes balancing on a month noted as one of the county’s largest collections. March remains the peak collection month with some taxpayers paying yearly or in two installments.
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Washington County
Rice Institute Opens With Global Scholars Inauguration
Houston begins two day dedication of the William M Rice Institute. Notable scholars from foreign universities attend the ceremony. The institute, valued as the seventh richest college on the hemisphere, holds about 10 million dollars in endowment from William March Rice. Albert T Kirpatrick, the attorney, faced accusation related to his estate.
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Houston
Tex
William M. Rice Institute
Rice Institute
William March Rice
New York
Albert T. Kirpkatrick
Candy campaign for Mahaska clerk candidate
Democratic candidate J. C. Milligan runs a candy and chewing gum campaign across Mahaska county Iowa to win the county clerk race. He spent 500 dollars on sweets ordering 10000 candy packages printed with Vote for Milligan and distributes gum to women and children at events and festivals hoping to sway voters.
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4. C. Milligan
Mahaska County
Milligan
Oskaloosa
Iowa
J. C. Milligan
Thanks for kindness after our loss of Merrian Keefover
Mr and Mrs P W Keefover and family express sincere thanks to friends for support during their bereavement. They thank the R B C for floral offerings and those who contributed to funeral expenses. Gratitude is extended for church use and the minister’s kindness. May God bless you all.
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Merrian G. Keefover
P. W. Keefover
Woman seeks cure by rest after throat trouble
A woman enduring a long throat problem grows frustrated with slow progress and asks a doctor for a complete vocal rest. The doctor warns that only by stopping talking can the throat heal, but the patient insists she is careful and does not use harsh language.
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Madan
Naval men parade marks naval review in New York
In New York on October 10, about 6 000 sailors from 127 ships anchored in New York Bay and the Hudson River took part in a parade as part of the major naval review.
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New York
New York Bay
Hudson River
German Ambassador Returns From Bavarian Estate
Berlin reports Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador to Washington, has sailed to New York from his Bavarian estate after vacation. He refused to discuss a rumored transfer to London to replace the late Baron von Bierberstein. He remains popular in England.
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Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
New York
London
Baron von Bierberstein
England
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Loss Help At Lemmon's Pharmacy
A newspaper blurb promotes Parisian Sage hair product with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It claims stopping hair fall, treating dandruff and itchy scalp, preserving natural color, and giving a glossy look. Large bottle sells for 50 cents at dealers. features a girl with Auburn hair on the package.
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Lemmon's
Headache From Stomach Disorder Advised Relief
A household remedy suggests Chamberlain's Tablets cure headaches caused by stomach disorder. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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