Black Hawk county to build courthouse amid roadway critique
A lengthy editorial discusses bids for a county courthouse and a $400,000 contract. It contrasts overpricing in Pocahontas county with calls for better roads in Black Hawk, urging reflection on self determination and national priorities. It also critiques political double standards on race and democracy.
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Black Jank
Black Hawk County
Wilson
America
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Poland
United States of America
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Austraans
Congress
National Congress
Europe
Locating the Cause of the Outlaw Trade Union Plot
The United States Justice Department identifies W Z Foster as the guiding mind behind the Chicago driven outlaw labor movement. Foster is depicted as an anarchist and a former foe of unionism who joined to undermine organized labor from within. Emma Goldman is cited as a contrast, with Foster described as a more dangerous figure.
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Foster
William Zero
Chicago
United States Department of Justice
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America
J. W. W. Foster
Kenton
Kenyon
Vala Abin
Emma Goldman
Pocahontas Seeks New Courthouse Similar to Greene County Model
Pocahontas residents say the existing courthouse is inadequate and unsafe. Three years ago Greene County built a fine, complete courthouse costing 146000 dollars, a figure Pocahontas now sees as a benchmark for a replacement.
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Greene County
Towa
Pacahontas County
Pocahontas
Jefferson
Greene
Pernicious Malaria and Quinine Treatments Explained
Health talk by John B Huber M D describes malarial forms comatose algid and hemorrhagic with notes on prevention and treatment. It outlines dosing of amine and quinine, care during paroxysms, and methods from dehydrochlorate to ureate forms, plus dietary tips and patient questions.
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Friend Wife By Roe Fulkerson
Imogene learns Sally and Sam will not visit due to a quarrel over a missionary meeting. Sam lied about staying out late after a bowling cup appearance and Sally accuses him of deceit, straining their marriage and plans for the evening.
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Debating a 10 hour day clock proposal
A defender of decimal time proposes a ten hour day with each hour 160 minutes and each minute 100 seconds. The piece contrasts Babylonian time and modern habits while posing several comprehension questions about how such a clock would read compared with standard time.
Be Careful What You Wash Your Hair With
An old advertisement extols a coconut oil based shampoo as best for hair care, claiming it produces rich lather, rinses easily, and dries hair evenly. It attacks other products for high alkali content and potential scalp damage, while praising coconut oil formula.
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Karmy
Brant
Curty
The Enchanted Goldfish Ends in a Royal Wedding
The tale follows a Princess freed from an ogre castle by a transformed prince, who regains his human form after a final magic word. They escape the sea spell, return to land, reach the Princess' father’s palace, wed, and begin a joyful life, forgetting the perilous quest.
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Fromea
Betty
Advice From Billville
Advice from Billville warns against overreaching and urges moderation in ambition. The piece notes the brittleness of worldly joys and the value of leaving room for others while highlighting the allure of flashy titles sold to aspiring authors. Br'er Williams adds a folksy caution about pursuing only well meant paths.
Winter for moose and the crow eagle bond
The piece describes moose foraging in winter forming defined yards to trample snow and select browse, noting cleaning patterns on repeated passes. It also ponders crow eagle association with crows following eagles, likening crow admiration to hero worship around a royal table.
Press opinion and political moves across Iowa papers
Iowa editors discuss Senator Cunmins renomination with strong Republican support. Fort Dodge Messenger mocks movie star headlines. Council Bluffs Nonpareil details Bryan shifting stance toward Meredith and Owen, arguing Bryan cares more about opponents than the nominee.
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Bryan
Meredith
Iowa
Senator Owen
Oklahoma
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It promises the fruit flavor encourages kids to accept the remedy and notes full directions on each bottle.
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Washington
Birmingham. Ann
California
Neighbors recall spring cellar cleanup barter
Readable recollections describe a practice of trading produce like potatoes with neighbors during spring cellar cleaning in earlier days. The vignette captures community exchange and rural life traditions without sensational detail.
Couple Wed in Lancaster and Villisca Match
G. W. Kitchen of Lancaster Missouri married Velma Beveridge of Villisca Indiana in a recent ceremony. The note comes from a Sioux City Journal item and adds a casual home brew tone.
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Sioux City Journal
G. W. Kitchen
Lancaster
Velma Beveridge
Villisca, In
Diamond Dyes Promise Rich Fadeless Fabric Colors
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a guaranteed way to dye any fabric including wool silk linen cotton or blends with a rich fadeless color. The package directions and a Diamond Dye Color Card are highlighted to help shoppers match materials and avoid mistakes.
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Jehildren
Balmworth Kidney Tablets New Woman After 32 Years
An ad claims kidney and bladder weakness cause fatigue aches and depression. It features Mrs E Klinp of Oak Park Illinois praising Balmworth Kidney Tablets after 32 years of illness and says the product restores strength, with note that all druggists sell them.
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