American Thank You League May Elect Politeness Leader
A discussion of the American Thank You League highlights a contest for its presidency between Judge George W. Simpson of New York and ex-senator Albert J. Beveridge. The piece notes public interest in promoting civility and gratitude amid a wider debate on polite conduct and social manners.
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United States
George W. Simpson
New York City
American Thank You League
Indiana
Albert J. Beveridge
Cclub
Defiance of Fashion In Mason Verse
A Walt Mason poem features a humorous exchange with a warden over wearing a straw hat out of fashion. The speaker defends old style headgear and vows to wear it, praising independence and the spirit of historic heroes.
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Cal
William Tell
Polite thanks Spirit Helps Community Tone
A brief note highlights that expressing gratitude and politeness is valued as a personal asset. It underscores courteous conduct as a social good and encourages ongoing appreciation in daily interactions.
Weather and odd health notes mix with local crime
A satirical weather riff questions cold summers and winters while an health expert cites air exposure for women as beneficial. The piece ends with a Davenport murder indictment involving Bertha M. Buck and Apolonio Aldape, tied to a fatal blaze.
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Davenport
Bertha M. Buck
John W. Buck
Tracked in the Snow Country at Fox Theatre
Rin-Tin-Tin stars in Tracked in the Snow Country a Warner Bros. classic showing two days at the Fox Theatre The dog battles a killer tracks the murderer in fierce scenes including a mine escape and icy river chase with Mitchell Lewis The cast also features June Marlowe David Butler Charles Sellon and Princess Lea.
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Rin- Tin-Tin
Snow Country
Warner Bros
Fox
Rin-Tin-Tin
Mitchell Lewis
Edward Meagher
Far North
Herman Raymaker
June Marlowe
David Butler
Charles Sellon
Princess Lea
Iowa to Send 50 Plus Delegates to Chicago Dry Congress
Iowa state headquarters announce a delegation of more than 50 business and professional men will attend the 22nd annual dry congress in Chicago from November 5 to 9. It marks the first time since the prohibition movement began in Iowa that a special delegation will attend.
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Des Moines
The
Anti-Saloon League
Iowa
Chicago
Why Many Women Prefer Autos to a Modern Home
New York October 14. A Genial Federation of Women's Clubs canvass finds women favor autos and telephones over plumbing, citing relief from monotony. Data from 445,987 homes in 237 communities show high car and phone ownership despite limited plumbing and sinks.
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New York
Federation of
Women's Clubs
Federation
Mary Sherman
Wenan’ Home Companion
The Screech Owl and Barred Owl in Zoo Dialogue
A dialog between the Screech Owl and Barred Owl explores fame and perception. The Barred Owl challenges the Screech Owl about being a favorite, noting the owl’s popularity stems from being easy to draw and a pleasant voice. The keeper then brings a meal, and the Barred Owl reflects on zoo life and a hint of fairyland for visitors.
Phrase Fragments Hint at Confusion and Humor
Fragmentary dialogue shows a chaotic scene with siblings and a parent cited in a joking, nonsensical exchange. The garbled text implies a humorous misunderstanding about a doghouse incident and schoolyard banter. The quote lacks clear attribution or context.
Birthday Twins Proclaimed Between Jackie and Grandfather
In a tender exchange a grandfather jokes that his granddaughter Jackie and he are twins since their birthdays align. Jackie affirms the idea with a simple reply. The moment underscores family connection and shared dates.
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Jackie
Sunday Fun on Iowa City Homecoming Newsprint
A reader memory notes Sunday fun with the crowd of 40 000 at the Iowa-Illinois game, mentions roads tax, and recalls a radio broadcast at a home where the band played The Star Spangled Banner. The column weaves in patriotic pride, jokes, and stray editorial asides about news writing.
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Iowa City
Fragmentary quotes and classroom banter from an unclear page
A jumble of rough dialogue includes a chemistry professor and student mispronunciations, a line about an embroidered handkerchief costing twenty dollars, and offhand remarks about criticism and kindness. The fragment also mentions a leopard sighting and an insurance man anecdote.
My Secret Ambition Department Reveals A Farmer's Wife
A humorous column reveals a farmer's wife confiding her secret ambition to join the PEO society and enjoying success from writing short stories and songs. She hints at hidden talents and a daydream of recognition, urging secrecy in a lighthearted tone.
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P. FE. O
Haint
Saxaphone
Those Children and The Peculiar Advertising Lesson
A playful snippet shows Little Arthur Parke discovering a tiny aquarium of goldfish and remarking they sit on their stomachs. A father explains an advertisement as a picture of a desirable object. The piece ends with a humorous line about shopping behavior and an imagined girl in a dress.
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Arthur Parke
Floyd Parke
Parker House Royce Stocks Famous Hosiery
A fragment notes Parker House Royce releasing a line of famous stockings. The item highlights ROUS ed branding and potential distribution by prominent retailers. No dates or locations are provided.
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Parker
Reader Letters on Films and Harold Lloyd Lookalikes
Readers debate the Metropolitan Orchestra and film choices noting The Night in Gale and The Ten Commandments while joking about The Freshman. They question if a man resembling Harold Lloyd in a ring appearance is the comedian, casting doubt on age and identity.
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Harold Lloyd
H. L
Los Angeles
Des Moines man jailed on rand larceny charge
Des Moines utility company manager Des Moines L Parker is in jail on a rand larceny charge from the Illinois Contract Corporation at Peoria. Bond set at 5000 dollars remained unmet.
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Des Moines
Don L. Parker
The
Home Utilities Company
Ilinois Contract Corporation
Peoria
Parker
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