Divorce Evil Is Discussed by Des Moines Pastors
Three Des Moines pastors Reverend Holand Hanson Arthur Metcalf and Gertrude von Petzold preached on divorce listing causes such as better educated women resenting husbands wrongs coeducation child marriage parental neglect lack of funds civil marriages fewer church ceremonies and crowding the Bible from schools with Roman literature and Emerson critiques.
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Des Moines
Holand Hanson
Arthur Metcalf
Gertrude von Petzold
America
Emerson
Killed at Death Curve Sixth Coal Miner Victim
Benjamin H. Brown a coal miner was found dead beside the Northwestern tracks near Hull avenue Des Moines on September 13. His death is the sixth at or near that spot in three years with most victims walking home along the tracks after shifts.
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Benjamin H. Brown
Des Moines
Enterprise
William
Northwestern Railroad
Hull Avenue
Conover Newton
Brown
Tariff Commission Named by Taft
President Taft named a three member tariff commission to apply maximum tariff clauses. Yale professor Henry C. Emery will chair, James B. Reynolds of Massachusetts and Alvin H. Sanders of Chicago complete the board. The body may hire experts to probe foreign and domestic tariff questions under the Payne tariff bill.
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Emery
Reynolds
Sanders
Taft
Beverly
Mass
United States
Henry C. Emery
Yale
James B. Reynolds
Massachusetts
The
Treasury
Alvin
Curtiss Wins Grand Prize in Brescia Aviation Meet
American aviator Glenn H Curtiss captured the Brescia grand prize after a 50 kilometer flight in 49 minutes 24 seconds securing $6 000 from the $10 000 purse Rougier of France earned the second prize for a 50 kilometer run Le Blanc finished second in the quick starting contest with 93 5 seconds
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Brescia
Glenn H. Curtiss
Rheims
Curtiss
Rougier
le Blanc
Blue Ribbon Raid Shocks Council Bluffs Sheriff Arrests Eight
Sheriff McCaffrey and deputies raided the Blue Ribbon gambling house in Council Bluffs Iowa on a daylight sweep. The three story building was thoroughly searched and eight men were arrested as gambling paraphernalia was seized for court.
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Council Bluffs
McCaffrey
First arrests for game law violations in Des Moines
Deputy Game Wardens Brees and Hall arrested four men J G Keck Lee Walters Wallace Groves and R E Stewart near East Fifteenth Street and Mattern Street for carrying guns without the required hunting licenses. They were taken to police headquarters and charged with violating the game law as enforcement begins.
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Des Moines
Brees
Hall
J. G. Keck
Lee Walters
Wallace Groves
R. E. Stewart
East Fiftenth
Mattern Sreets
Tut
Two Men Die in Milwaukee Train Wreck Near Basset
In Charles City Iowa on September 13 a night gravel train on the Milwaukee line wrecked near Basset. Brakeman Rolly Waller died instantly from neck and arm injuries. Brakeman Peterson later died of internal injuries. End sector McLane was injured but not seriously. Workers fleeing the oncoming train were trapped as sandcar wheels bogged down. the rear of the train overturned the caboose, causing the fatalities.
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Charles City
Milwaukee
Basset
Rolly Waller
Peterson
McLane
Handecar
Administering Medicine to Children
The article advises parents on handling a child's resistance to medicine. It emphasizes calming the child before dosing, using discipline when needed, and avoiding deception. If pills upset a stomach, switch to liquid forms, and never treat medicine as a joke but as essential for preventing illness.
The Retort Unkind. Gerald and Geraldine Exchange Jibe
A brief dialogue showcases a witty clash as Gerald claims gentleness means no pain, while Geraldine counters with a sharp retort about each unwanted call causing hurt. The exchange carries playful theater tones and brisk verbal sparring.
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Gerald
Geraldine
Burial of Coward Harriman at Grace Church Estate
York reports the burial of Coward Harriman. A New York male quartet and Grace Church choir performed hymns, the box lowered twenty minutes after service, and Harriman rests in a hillside rock grave near the road. Flowers from many donors filled express cars, distributed by Mrs Harriman in keeping with her husband’s wishes.
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dGoss
Fort Leavenworth Bridge Team Sets Seven Minute Record
In Des Moines the United States Army bridge building contest features an arena siege with infantry and cavalry retreating and a wagon train, as a three span bridge rises and is wrecked. One Fort Leavenworth team completed the build and destruction in seven minutes, beating the eleven minute time limit.
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The
United
Des Moines
Engineering
Engineer Corps
Sorees
Gom
Fort Leavenworth
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Praised by Five Beauty Winners
A beauty show in France awarded gold to five women for hair beauty. A society reporter interviewed all five and noted their radiant hair credited to Parisian Sage. The tonic, developed by a famed scientist, claims to cure dandruff, stop hair loss, prevent graying, and strengthen roots. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells it for 50 cents with a money back guarantee. A customer testimonial from J Albert Shermer endorses relief from scalp itching and hair loss.
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France
Lemmon
J. Albert Shermer
Elizabeth St. W
Detroit
Mich
Cushion Seat War At Army Tournament Des Moines
At the United States army event in Des Moines from September 20 to 25 the program details will be displayed in a guarded arena at the state fair grounds. Over 6 000 soldiers from every service branch perform demonstrations from a comfortable grand stand seating 20 000.
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United States Army
Des Moines
State Fair Grounds
Thousand of Flags Greet Des Moines Military Tournament
Des Moines readies for a great military tournament from September 20 to 25. Over 500 flags of six by two feet will hang across streets in the business district to create a festive, ceremonial atmosphere.
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Des Moines
Monster War Camp At Des Moines Tournament
The United States camp at Des Moines will be among the largest in the country covering 135 acres. It will host 6000 plus horses and many civilian army attaches with free daylight hours and guided tours for visitors.
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United States
Des Moines
Decorations Planned Across City for National Holiday
Streets will be draped with national colors and bunting as decorations cost over 3000 dollars. Local businessmen and U of buildings prepare orate displays with about 2000 dollars needed per building. Major decorators have headquarters in the city to manage contracts totaling about 18000 dollars. Six thousand soldiers on a six day tour of the state fair grounds will be greeted by canopies and flag bunting.
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U of
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