Association Men Arrive in Washington for Talks
Mr. Ritchie of New York and Mr. Paulson of Des Moines, YMCA secretaries, reached Washington from Ottumwa. Tomorrow they speak at the Eagles hall on the community's responsibility to its boys, then address the boy problem in First United Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Paulson speaks at the boys meeting at two o'clock.
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F. H. T. Ritchie
New York
Leonard Paulson
Des Moines
Washington
Ottumwa
Eagles’ Hall
Ritchie
Mr. Paulson
First United Presbyterian
Methodist
Sterne on books as lords and bragging on titles
A quotation attributes to Sterne a view that the best use of books is to treat them like lords by noting their titles and boasting about knowing them. The remark frames reading as social signaling through literary familiarity.
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Sterne
Ames Gues Vote to Take Warpath Over Courses
Ames Iowa Oct 12 The removal of domestic science and literary courses at Iowa State College to the University of Iowa faced strong student opposition. Coeds led by Helen Osler voted to form a lobby group to appeal to the general assembly, with seven on a campaign committee and alumni to join in protests.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Engineers
Aggies
Helen Osler
Carson
Coeds
General Assembly
Engineers Protests Grow Over Engineering Move to Ames
Jews City October 12 engineers at the university oppose the board decision to move the college of engineering to Ames. A campus parade and a large Thursday demonstration by professional colleges reflect split opinion. Liberal arts students fear loss of about 500 engineers while others see overall university decline. Associated students of applied science plan petitions and formal remonstrances and will press legislators to annul the action. Alders and alumni from the engineering college are expected to lead protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineers
Liberal Arts
State University
Ames
Cedar Falls
Associated Students of Applied Science
Engineering
Whiei
Alumi
Engineering College
Fire destroys Hutchinson block in Iowa City blaze
An explosion on the Hutchinson block third floor triggered a gasoline blast that lifted the roof and set the building ablaze. Firemen fought from the roof of a neighboring building as walls collapsed, wiping out Seager's grocery Taft's women’s outfitting Stewart's shoe store and the Pioneer.
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Iowa City
Seager’s Grocery
Taft's Women's Outfitting
Stewart's Shoe
Pioneer
La Follette Bristles In Political Clash With Taft and Roosevelt
The Wisconsin senator nicknamed Fighting Bob La Follette is described as bristling with sharp language in clashes with Taft and Roosevelt camps. He is portrayed as a persistent fighter who has advanced progressive laws in Wisconsin and remains a rising figure with potential for more impact.
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Senator la Follette
Senate
Bob
la Follette
Wisconsin
Fire Devastates Knitting Works Top Floor
The Hut chingson block suffered losses over 100000 as solid fire walls held westward. The Pioneer Knitting Works top floor exploded after workers left, lifting the roof fifty feet. Fire contained by 6 20, with Tait's stock saved and 10000 salvage on shoe stock. Insurance and cause undetermined.
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Knitting Works
Hutchingson
Tait
Pioneer Knitting Works
Tragic Double Drowning Suicide In Iowa City Home
A resident at 715 East Jefferson street drowned her crippled daughter in a cistern and then ended her own life by leaping in. Local reports describe a delusion of life as intolerable and a deep maternal attachment as motivation for the act.
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Iowa City
Oet
Maizie Bo
John Potter
East
Jefferson Street
Potter
Girl Hurt Playing Hockey In Mason City
Miss Ruth Avery daughter of Mr and Mrs A M Avery is in a hospital at Amey after a fall during a hockey game. She suffered several fractured ribs and other bruises. Avery a student at the Agricultural college will be brought home when able to travel.
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Mason City
Ruth Avery
A. M. Avery
Amey
Avery
the Agricultural College
Husband of six in Mason City jailed for bigamy
W. J. Coleman was sentenced to an indefinite prison term after being found guilty of bigamy in Mason City. Six women, including Maude White Coleman and Maude Stevens Coleman, testified or were known to claim him as husband, with several appearing against him.
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Mason City
W. J. Coleman
Augusta Ga and Belle Coleman El mira NY
Augusta Georgia and Belle Coleman of El mira New York are noted in a brief readable item with named locations and person. The text lists two places and one individual connected to a local or social context.
Five Dead Men Voted in Sioux City Election
Sioux City reports reveal five deceased individuals were listed as voters in the Fifth ward during the September 24 telephone franchise election. Investigators also found a hospital patient and a county jail inmate had voted. Names include Tom Garrigan W M Healy John Eslick John Halverson John Dillon Fred Corkery and Steve Fox. Further action awaits the public safety superintendent.
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Sioux City
Tom Garrigan
W. M. Healy
John Eslick
John Halverson
John Dillon
Fred Corkery
St. Joseph's Hospital
Steve Fox
Superintendent of Public Safety
Flying squad members Injured in racing tour crashes
Three members of a Chicago racing auto tour, Cheney Marion Arnold and J W Connor, are hospitalized in Mason City after crashes in town and at Blue Earth. Connor, critically hurt, suffered severe head and facial injuries, including the jaw and teeth damage.
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Mason City
Chicago
Cheney
Marion Arnold
J. W. Connor
Blue Earth
Colby Red Devil
Billy Pierce
Sioux City
Colby
Mrs. W. W. Cherry Dies in Des Moines Washington Bound Train Expected
Mrs. W. W. Cherry dies in Des Moines after a long illness. Born in Ohio she came with her family to Washington in 1853 and later married W. W. Cherry. Survived by husband two daughters a brother and a sister body to reach Washington at six this evening funeral plans pending. Also note an advert for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Washington
W. W. Cherry
Des Moines
Cherry
Morrow Co
Ohio
Alexander
Margaret Robertson
Scotland
Aledo
Governor Carroll Finds Farm and Indoor Work Best for Iowa Prisoners
Des Moines October 12 Governor F D Carroll after inspecting penal institutions in several states favors farm and indoor labor for prisoners. He notes six winter months make outdoor work impractical and supports ongoing prisoner education and moral uplift programs. He commends Iowa systems and hints at expanding land purchases at Anamosa and Ft Madison while exploring indoor tasks if farming proves feasible.
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Des Moines
F. Carroll
Towa
Carroll
Iowa
Anamosa
Ft. Madison
Remedy for headaches through stomach disorder claim
An ad asserts that a sick headache is caused by an upset stomach and urges taking Chamberlain's Tablets to end headaches. The product is marketed for sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon
Dayton man uses cough remedy to cure boy's cold
J. W. Copeland of Dayton Ohio bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his boy who had a cold and the bottle was used up before the cold was gone. He says that is better than paying a five dollar doctor's bill. For sale by Lom inon's Pharmacy.
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Lominon's
Mrs P H Brogan Praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A Wil son Pennsylvania resident Mrs P H Brogan declares from experience that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is far superior to all others for groups and recommends Lemmons Pharmacy as the seller.
Passport To Underwear Comfort Introduces Closed Crotch Union Suit
The advertisement emphasizes comfort in underwear with easy styles and smooth textures. It promotes the WHITE CAT KLOSED KROTCH Union Suit whose crotch is knit closed to prevent gaps or sagging, ensuring no discomfort during movement. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to see the best options.
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STECK
Steck's Jewelry Store
Chichester S
Shropshire
J. F. H. Taylor
Main St
U.S. Indian
South Dakota
Geo. Peck
Masonic
Mave
Canada
Luse Land & At Co. Ltd
St. Paul
Minnesota
Southwell & McCulley
Mars
Ahern
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Equitable Life
Geo. W. Dempsey
Agi
Ames Gueus
Warpath
Ss. Ell
Howard L Ram
Selp
Augusta, Ga
Belle Coleman
Elmira, N. Y
Flying Squad
Tospital
Mrs. Cherry
Lemmon's Pharmacy
J. W. Copeland
Dayton, Ohio
Chamberlain's
P. H. Brogan
Wilson
Chamberlain
West Chester, Iowa
Gale
Washington County
Iowa Gas & Electric CO
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