Don’t be Fooled by California from Sioux City Tribune
A Sioux City woman chronicling six months near San Jose, California, details relentless rain and floods, drought before, high vegetable prices, and barren scenery. She warns Easterners against boomer optimism, noting widespread land for sale, ruined orchards, and moneyed outsiders profiting while locals struggle.
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Moderation and exercise aid longevity says Scientific American
A recent account of very old persons finds no hygiene obsessions. Long life comes from moderation in eating and drinking, calm disposition, and regular exercise. Overfeeding and alcohol hasten decline, while albumin needs are small. Regular physical and mental activity, naps, walks, mobility of connective tissue, and social engagement help prevent senility.
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India
Dr. Meyer
Tllustrated
Zeitung
J. P. Mueller
Cornaro
Mayor
An Unfortunate Encomium on a Vanity Struck Society
A New York couple of old money attempt social climbing after a remark about a beauty in society circles. Costs mount as gowns and events drain their income, until Mrs Van Valkenburg’s million-dollar influence ends the push, leaving them financially ruined and chastened.
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Betty van Wrke
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Earl Chapperton
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Chicago Produce and Livestock Market Report April 14
Chicago markets show steady butter eggs cheese and poultry with slight price moves as hogs hold firm and cattle remain dull. Receipts include 23 2956 cases of eggs with firsts near 15 and a frost forecast for Iowa Illinois and South Dakota alongside scattered prices for potatoes, veal, mutton, and hog classes.
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Waterloo Market Report Flour and Grain Prices
Market snapshot for Waterloo featuring prices for flour and grain including Clear Quill patent at 3.00, Meek 2.90, Crystal 2.70, Pioneer 2.10, Wellington 3.00, Aristo 1.45, Maris, Rye, Barley values, dairy butter quotes, and cattle and hog rates with good and medium corn fed steers at 5.50 and 4.50 respectively.
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Real estate transfers across Cedar Falls and Waterloo region
A series of property deeds shows transfers in Cedar Falls and Waterloo areas. A. E. Glanville sells a lot to J. M. Oaker. A. Schick to A. Comfort. Maye Jensen to Peter Reising. estate trustees convey parcels in Manson and Townsends additions. H. Howrey to Joseph A. Aungst. Nome Park Investment Co transfers to J. Amnust. several parcels priced from $1 to $275 and sums noted for each transfer.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
A. E. Glanville
J. M. Oaker
A. Bishon
Pacific Addition
Cedar Falls
A. Schick
BE. A. Comfort
Maye Jensen
Peter Reising
John H. J
Building Contract Let for Two Story Brick Structure
Dr Willard Eddy has let the contract to James Maine and Son for a two story brick building on Sycamore street. Work will commence at once and be pushed rapidly to completion. The building will be a substantial addition to the business section of the city.
Inmates form four-team Marquis Barr Base Ball League
Anamosa reformatory forms its first base ball league with four inmate teams the All Stars White Socks Black Diamonds and Eagles each club listing twelve players including captain and manager. O N Frankfort elected president W B Harris secretary and four directors. Fans praise Deputy Warden Taylor for organizing the mass meeting and captain Smiles O Neal shines at shortstop with plans for postmaster Henry George to assist.
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Gerhardt
O'Neal
Dale
All Stars
Eagles
Anamosa Reformatory
Henry George
Nance
Moline
Tex” O'Connell
Babe” Adams
Fort Madison
Town talk on hair goods shops and Waterloo events
Community notices include hairdressing services offered by Mrs. 5. E. Johnson and book details from J. Martin about the Sheffield choir tour. Waterloo meals announced for April 26 at the Ellis, with Des Moines contractor W. OS Fraley visiting Waterloo today. Town Cries' club aims to bring the show to Waterloo this fall and cucumbers advertised by Union Mercantile Co.
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J. Martin
Sheffield
Waterloo
Ellis
W. OS. Fraley
Des Moines
Polk County
Was & Business
Fraley
Iowa State Dairy Association
Harry E. Kloster
Town Cries
Penny-Pinching Postal Carrier Theme Ballad
A rustic postal worker laments the lifelong grind of digging for pennies in a mailbag and selling stamps as winter bites, a saltier rural carrier tale from the western routes. He mocks the cold and the stubborn demand for customers to buy, while confessing the strain of winter and the vow to keep diving for copper coins.
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