Waterloo helpers back Colored Academy founder Jones
Laurence Jones, leader of Piney Woods country life school and the academy for colored students at Braxton Mississippi, visits Waterloo this week. A University of Iowa graduate and former Marshalltown resident, he founded the school and has many Waterloo supporters who have contributed generously to its growth and survival during difficult periods.
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Laurence Jones
Piney Woods
Mrs Hickey’s Recovery with Vegetable Compound
Worcester woman described severe weakness from female illness and long recovery after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After a week she improved, performing housework and recommending the remedy to friends. She offered to let her letter serve as a testimonial. The company invites requests for its private text book on ailments peculiar to women.
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Lydia E
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydiak. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Maas
Piney Woods students build own materials at school
Report states Piney Woods students at Braxton use cement bricks and a self made electric lighting ring from a planted factory on site. The school erected a permanent power plant and plans future Piney Woods buildings, with Ethel and Revell firm involvement mentioned in a local context.
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Saeu Woodf Ishes
Braxton
Piney Woods
Iowa City
Ryn Campbell
Episcopal Church
Cedar Rapids
Jones
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