Big Things Almost Here and Spir it Communication Theories
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle announces proof of spirit existence and potential communication from the departed, while Edison pursues an instrument to contact them. The piece surveys public reaction, notes Edison and Conan Doyle as credible voices, and discusses skepticism, science, and belief in a future form of matter with new properties. It also touches church leadership changes, theological school enrollment decline, and regional political concerns about southern representation and black voters.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Spiros
Gouvie
Oliver Lodge
Edison
Lant Jen Ang
Ually Stuart
Olija Board
Thomas A
Scott
Mary
Conar-Doyle
Eai
Conan Dove
Drift tale on church schemes boosts Osage congregation
Reported in Osage the Congregational church staged an innovation to install a moving picture outfit. Officials claim the plan has drawn large Sunday crowds, expanding church activity beyond prior sustenance. The city authorized a commercial picture house privilege as part of the scheme.
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Mr. Willoughby
Congregational Church
Mahood
Osage
Cedar Falls
Chicago
Worts
Sonneil
Matter Mason City Globe-Gazette quote on seasons and wealth
A fragment from the Mason City Globe-Gazette contrasts seasonal hardship and wealth. It notes the rich enjoy cool summer relief while the poor face winter chill and unequal funds, referencing twin sixes as a metaphor for disparity.
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Mason City Globe-Gazette
The Prosperity Train by Frank L. Stanton
A fragmented verse about a New Year Prosperity Train, invoking bright sunshine and hopeful journeys. The piece references people from hills and plains boarding a symbolic train to dawn, with bells and melody swelling as a path to joy.
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Rome
Health Talks By JOHN R. HUBER, A.M. M. D.
Health talks discuss rising life expectancy from improved medical care and lifestyle. The article notes that people now living to 57, 59, or longer were shorter in past decades, with actuarial backing. It also presents a Q and A on drug eruptions and skin reactions to various medicines and substances.
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Huber
The Sandman Story by Mrs FA Walker
Mistress Puss spyes on the Sparrows and plots to open the blind to reach their nest. Mr Sparrow fears the risk while Mrs Sparrow urges bold action. Puss watches the nest and weighs waiting for young birds with winter fading.
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Sandman
Mrs. Fa, Walker
Puss
Mistress Puss
Mrs. Sparr
Puss Cat Expelled and Bird Nest Scene Described
A tale recounts Pearl the cat being driven from school and later an incident with a sparrow nest. Pearl climbs a tree where Mrs Sparrow guards the nest. A broken limb from a branch sends Puss tumbling, stunning her, while the sparrows retreat to safety. The episode ends with Pearl avoiding the tree all summer.
Friend Wife A Dream Study Paraphrased by Fulkerson
In a dialogue with Amarone, ROE FULKERSON cites Prof Frend’s dream book claiming dreams reveal wishes and involve a self charade. Andrew and others discuss dreams of a snake with a pickle, a dance with fashion of fox fur, a leaping skyscraper, and a ticking clock of interpretations.
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Frend
Andrew
Lessa
Tex
Pisa
Political quarrels and reforms noted in Iowa papers
Iowa editorials discuss primary law changes by Republicans and Democrats’ anticipated complaints, yet critics claim Democrats lack standing since they do not use the primary system for state tickets. Other pieces urge reform, caution about surpluses and idle factories, and forecast gradual grade crossing removals in the state.
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Davenport
Iowa
Nature Notes QandA on birds trees and pests
A reader asks about general interest nature topics in this paper. The column provides answers on why trees shed old leaves, crow eating habits in winter, and remarks on squirrels as a national emblem, with citations to native species and common curiosities.
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Nature Notes
Europe
Brenda’s Escape and Rescue by Roger Daly
Brenda fights back when captured by a newspaperman’s foes and is driven to a hotel with Roger Daly. He plans to alert the district attorney as Brenda recovers, her strength steadying after a harrowing night. The chapter ends with her gratitude to Daly and relief that her life was saved.
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Khelinge
Brenda
Roger Daly
Daly
Con
Darcy
St. Thomas
Brynhild
Metropolitan
Tropics
Gil
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-ninth Street
Povepager
Roger
Mrs. Carey
Harry
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd presents rebus gifts
A short puzzle item notes two suitable presents for a bride to be revealed in rebus form. The teaser hints that the answer is the word SPARK, implying celebratory gifts or a playful brain teaser in Loyd style.
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Sam Loyd
Hood's Sarsaparilla Endures Price and Scarcity Press
An advertisement argues Hood's Sarsaparilla remains consistent amid rising costs and scarce roots and herbs. It claims a bottle lasts three to four weeks versus shorter fills from competitors, advertising blood purification and tonic benefits after flu, grip, fevers, and other debilities, and asserts improved appetite and taste.
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Hood
Iowa Editors Warn of Legislative Pitfalls
Washington Democrat predicts a rough next session for Iowa lawmakers. He warns failure to pass farm relief, a veterans bonus, or county official pay raises could provoke anger among rural Republicans and hundreds of Iowa county officers. The piece cites ongoing political tension and calls for action.
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Washington
Police Stop Speeding Groom and Bride Chase
In Rockville Centre New York a wedding party heading to the railroad station was pursued by a speeding man Lolonel Allcorn of Rockville Centre. Police halted the chase after Allcorn was led to headquarters on a speeding charge. The bride Margaret Irvine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvine, wed William D Moore of Greenwich Conn at her home on Hempstead Avenue. The couple left for the station minutes after the ceremony with rice bags in the air as part of wedding tradition.
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New York
Rockville Centre
L. L
Lolonel Albcorn
Margaret Irvine
Robertrvine
William D. Moore
Greenwich
Chase on bicycles disrupts nuptial car pursuit
Boyd ordered him to halt and pursued on two bicycles. Police Judge Thorp allowed Alb corn to post $15 and he kept chasing the bridal car, but time was wasted, costing the newlyweds their escape.
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Boyd
Thorp
Albcorn
Pridal
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