Why Iowa Is Great Booklet Promotes Iowa At Expositions
The Iowa department of agriculture issued a booklet titled Why Iowa Is Great to promote the state at eastern expositions. It touts Iowa as leading in corn, hogs, oats, livestock, poultry and farm wealth, with high literacy and strong purchases of literature.
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Iowa
Associated Press
Des Moines
State Department of Agriculture
Lowa
Horace Greeley
Frank Crane
New
Colorado
New York
Christmas Dishes in India Tradition
Native Indian Christmas centers on a huge plate of rice shared by guests. A dozen curries accompany the rice, each guest partaking. Afterward a saffron yellow rice with almonds is served, completing the festive meal.
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India
Trans Andean Tunnel Opens Michael Rail Link
A historic rail tunnel connecting Argentina and Chile opened in 1905. This five mile long passage sits 12 000 feet above sea level, making it one of the most remarkable tunnels in high altitude railway work.
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South America
Argentina
Chile
Irish Free State Will Hold Captives Six Months Longer
Dublin reports the Irish government will keep 12,000 De Valera followers, including 300 women, detained with monthly releases of 200, under a new law allowing six more months for untried prisoners. Officials defend humane treatment but note overcrowding and ongoing arrests. Protest meetings critics charge torture and malnutrition, while ministers counter rebels wage treasonable revolt and terrorism.
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Irish Free State
Associated Press
Dublin
de Valera
Maude Gonne MacBride
Despard
Earl of
Ypres
Dail
Colors Worn by Jockeys Through History
The article notes King Henry VIII in 1590 dressing jockeys in various colors but finds no constant color scheme. In 1762 the Jockey Club issued a notice listing racing horse owners who had assigned colors for their jockeys. Some of these early colors remain in use by the same families.
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Henry VIII
Jockey Club
Right cups of good coffee are built to last
Advertisement boasting durable coffee cups with wood grip handles and heavy wire bails. Two sizes available eight and ten quarts, priced at one dollar each. Encourages immediate purchase for sanitary, reliable use.
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Buick
Oyle
Brown’s Tire
Washington St
Washington
Washington Motor Co
Iowa Ave
E. Louck
W. 2Nd St
EF. A. Lovelett Garage
E. 3Rd St
Washington, la
Vacuum Oil Company
Chicago
Royal Fence
Journal
United States
Grahame Lepit
N. P
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