Duplex Portrait Splits Heir to Two Moffetts in Night Vision
A family tale from early America follows the Moffetts divided on patriotism. Cuthbert Moffett looms as a stern Englishman while James Moffett appears benevolent in a shared portrait that seems to switch faces with changing light. A wandering painter alters the image to reveal a dual, haunting depiction of father and son.
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Moffetts
Moffett
Cuthbert Moffett
George
James
Ile
James Moffett
Cuthbert
Cett
How I Became an Archaeologist
A youth saved money to visit Rome and Pompeii but ends stranded in Italy. He joins an excavation near a villa, discovers a marble statue head, and earns merit with the archaeologist in charge. He trains under the master and contributes to museums through his later work.
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Moore
Rome
Mar
The Fourth Dimension and Delirium Tremens Vision
A compact discussion on the fourth dimension as seen through delirium tremens and sober insight, noting pineal gland excitation under alcohol and the idea that all events leave a lasting trace. References to thinkers like Jerons and Babbage and the notion that every room contains a photographed history.
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Jerons
Babbage
India
Adyar
Herbert Spencer
Aristotle
Gladstone
Cicero
Tennyson
Ovid
Edgar Saltus
Forum
Lorimer Quiz Continues Amid Lorimer Probe Clash
Washington Aug 8 Attorney Healy and Attorney Hancey clash as Beckemeyer testifies about payments for Lorimer vote. Former State Senator Holtslaw confirms a prior Browne-backed plan and a $2,409 potential gain. Lorimer committee plans to wrap Washington sittings tomorrow.
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Washington, D. C
D. W. Holtslaw
H. J. C. Beckermeyer
Lorimer
Senate
Lorimer Committee
Holtslaw
Washington
Beckemeyer
Hanecy
Healy
Beckemerer
Attorney Marble
Shurtleff
Deneen
Lee
O'Neil Browne
Browne
Holstlaw
Broderick
Senator Lorimer
Pieces of flirtation and shopping notes from early papers
A collage of quips about love and tobacco from The Kansas City Journal and New York Globe plus small ads listing best cane sugar offers. Frank Fortunski heads to Clear Lake for a seaside outing as a local snippet.
Cowin Divorce Petition Filed in Waterloo Court
A district court petition for divorce was filed by R N Cow against his wife Margaret Cowin. The case was withdrawn with no public allegations known. A separate guardianship petition for Margaret Cowin has been filed. she has been absent from Waterloo for weeks. Their four year old son Russell is mentioned. the couple were married in the east.
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R. N. Cow
Margaret Cowin
Waterloo
Russell
Camp Meeting to Resume City Services This Week
Evangelists plan to restart services in the city with large audiences expected. Remaining evenings will feature discussions on themes of special interest guiding attendees through the revival.
Condition of Pope Pius X Relatively Satisfactory
Rome August 8 Dr Petacci and Dr Marchifavva at the Vatican conducted a thorough examination of Pope Pius X. They described his condition as relatively satisfactory after throat sickness and heat‑related weakness. The pontiff rested and received nourishment while remaining in bed and seeing only his secretary and sisters.
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Rome
Petacci
Marchifavva
Vatican
Pope Pius
Contractor on the Ground Arrives for Waterloo-Oskaloosa Line
J S Stone of Circleville Ohio will lead the construction gang for the Waterloo Oskaloosa line and ten workers are checked in at the Carpenter hotel. Details remain scarce with no right of way filings or land deeds seen. Work may start soon at Pleasant View near John Myers farm as six carloads of material arrive from Circleville.
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J. S. Stone
Circleville
Ohio
Carpenter Hotel
Stone
Black Hawk
Adventists to Close Camp Meeting at Franklin Street Tabernacle
Seventh Day Adventist evangelists who have held meetings in the Franklin street tabernacle will close the series on Sunday evening in order to attend the state camp meeting of the denomination at Nevada from August 18 to September 3. After
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Seventh Day Adventist
Tabernacle
Franklin Street
Wll
Nevada
Dunkerton local notes and harvest reports August visitations
In Dunkerton Aug 8, crops yield reports show oats from 40 to 60 bushels per acre with several farmers listing figures in the 30s to 60s. Residents note visits by Mrs Mary Selo, Misses Fern and Zola Hosteter, and Hannah Ortner. A petition seeks a half mile road between Barclay and Poyner. Camp meeting set by Methodists in Dunkerton Grove Aug 10 to 20.
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Dunkerton
Eagle Center
Noah
Thorp
Gasper Schmitt
John Schmitt
Louw Fetkether
John Fetkether
Geo
Wellmer
Mary Selo
Fairbank
John Ortner
John Risse
Barclay
Poyner
Fern
Zola Hosteter
C. H. Dunkerton
62 year old county home resident dies after heart trouble
Mrs. Kate Hanson aged 62 years died last night after a week long illness of heart trouble. She had been an inmate of the county home for 21 years coming from Independence hospital where insanity through jealousy led to her admission. She leaves a husband and son in Waterloo. Burial plans incomplete. Earl and Mrs Scott back from honeymoon in city to host visitors at Mrs Moody’s home. Scott later travels to Mankato for work with Towa Mausoleum Co.
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Kate Hanson
Hanson
Independence
Mrs. Earl Scott
City
Mrs. Scott
K. A. Moody
Third Avenue West
Mr. Scott
Mrs. C. B. Scott
Lime Street
Mankato, Minn
Towa Mausoleum Company
Wanted Bay for Office Work and Shipping Help
A Waterloo engraving and service firm seeks a willing assistant for office duties and the shipping department. A lost memorandum book with a red leather cover is noted. A reward is offered and contact is phone number 218 for F. C. Littch.
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Waterloo Engraving and Service de
F. c
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