The Brontosaurus in the Jurassic Era Humorous Look
A humorous early 20th century reflection on the brontosaurus as an immense herbivorous dinosaur. The piece notes its size from 75 feet long to a long tail, its teeth, claws, and varied forms, while imagining a gentle giant roaming prehistoric landscapes and occasionally causing comic peril for humans. It ends with a playful warning about encountering such a creature in a blackberry patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Coonan
Congress
Earth
Feeding Children as a Social Duty for Citizenship
A New York speaker argues that unfed children become criminals and incompetents, urging universal school feeding as essential to democracy. He cites 386 NY principals reporting 5426 hungry children and warns neglect harms both body and mind, demanding social responsibility and funding to ensure every child receives nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
Germany
Matthew P. Adams
Children's Aid Society of
Great Metropolis
Adams
Mr. Adams
Waterloon
Neglected Panacea Fletcherization Proposed for Belgian Outcasts
A controversial panacea called Fletcherization is pitched as a remedy for Belgians unable to obtain more than a single biscuit daily. The piece recalls Mr. Fletcher and laments rising living costs, widespread poverty, and mass displacement while praising the idea as a modest, hidden remedy.
A Matter of Education by Henry E Sampson
Henry E Sampson argues counties waste funds under present local boards urging trained managers or commissioners to standardize county government. He asserts diversity in spending reflects no economy and that lay officials keep government close but inactive, advocating businesslike management for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Sampson
Legal Department of
Town
Dickinson
Polk
Wanderer Returns in Turbulent Progressives Split
In Chicago readers conference talk on the Progressive party fate, Medill McCormick, Illinois leader, joins the Republican caucus as a provisional move to curb the bull moose rise. The Turks lose an army corps to Russia. armies grow in complexity. The peanut and popcorn men will benefit in the new order as the weak face the strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
Chicago
Medill McCormick
Ilinois
McCormick
Thought as Architect of Matter in Frozen Music
A compact meditation on how thought precedes and shapes building, turning a house into an Ajab in-built dream. The piece recounts how an intangible nation called a thought orders matter into brick, iron, and decoration, likening architecture to frozen music and Schelling’s idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shane
Miracu Jon
Schelling
What Is Farmer's Real Income
Washington reports that extensive farming studies show the average farmer earns little more than a hired farm hand. Direct farm-provided living costs averaged 421.17 dollars of the yearly 595.08 dollar necessities, with 63 percent of food from the farm and high regional variation. The North Carolina area shows strong self sufficiency while cotton focus yields economic risk.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
Georgia
Texas
Kansas
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Vermont
South
A Queer Peace And Sensible Iowa Opinions
Iowa press opinions discuss war policy and political scenarios. Columns critique leaders and candidates while probing population debates, warning against overemphasis on numbers and highlighting concerns over crime and societal flaws within cities like New York and Iowa communities.
Quality of modern courage in the war effort
Colliers notes that the great war proved the enduring bravery of mankind. It counters earlier doubts that urban workers lack fighting spirit, stating Belgian, English, French and German clerks and factory hands can hold their souls in the present struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's
Clerka
Modern Warfare Courage and Moral Resolve Amid Trenches
The piece notes that despite appalling artillery carnage soldiers dig deeper trenches and stand firm. It cites nicknames for heavy guns, reckons four oclock courage is common, and ponders how psychologists explain calm in night assaults versus day. It concludes that modern men are worth saving for a better future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Earth
Five Cents Proves In A Generous Offer
A historic advertisement promotes a five cent offer from Foley & Co. in Chicago for a free trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds croup and bronchial coughs plus Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
All Drugginrs
Vaccination With Eggs: A New Asthma Cure for Children
Boston announces a medical advance by Dr. Fritz B. Talbot. He states some children's asthma is a form of ana phylaxis triggered by egg protein. Immunization with repeated egg white doses may prevent attacks. Egg white is administered via a superficial scratch after cleansing.
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Boston
Fritz B. Talbot
Kidney disease fears drive life insurance denials
A Life Insurance advertorial notes examiners demand strict health checks for kidney symptoms. It warns that weakened kidneys cause serious illnesses and urges readers to take Foley Kidney Pills for back pain, frequent urination, fatigue, and aches, selling through druggists nationwide.
Crawford addresses four meetings yesterday in city prayer week
Mr. Crawford spoke at four events assisting the pastor of First Presbyterian church during the Week of Prayer. He addressed two services at the church, one at Black's store after closing hours, and a final talk at the new city mission. He plans further talks at the church and a Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. Dunkelberg's home, with a children’s address Friday afternoon and a closing message Friday night. Real estate transfers listed include multiple transactions in Riverview, Waterloo and Cedar Falls, ranging from 250 to 2,500 dollars, with several parcels conveyed by D L Brady and others to A D Chatelle and related parties.
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Crawford
First Presbyterian Church
Black's
God
City Mission
Ladies’ Aid Society
R. A. Dunkelberg
Walnut Streat
Our City
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Joseph Russell Walker
A. D. Chatelle
Riverview Add
Waterloo
D. L. Brady
Riverview
Mathilde J. Kenneberg
P. I. Kinneberg
Manson
H. E. Brown
Garrison & Dean
Cedar Falls
H.E. Brown
Wm. C. Nubn
Garrison & Dean's
Alexander E. Glenny
August Hirsteeifer
Glenny- Logan
Shannah & Green's
Add
Edison Predicts Two-Year War End and Submarine Defense
West Orange New Jersey January 7 Thomas A Edison says the European war will last at least two more years and the submarine remains the chief offensive threat but defenses for big ships are being developed He notes Britain and France are not decadent people but Germany is misled by ageism He cites his Dec 9 fire loss as tolerable and urges Americans to prep for a postwar boom while endorsing higher railroad rates and the federal reserve act He plans a Universal Library of Music tied to a new diamond disc phonograph and is still guided by the motto Work.
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West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Europe
England
Mr. Edison
Germany
Great
Britain
France
Josa
Joss
Belgium
Wilson
Edison
Universal Library of Music
Jon Beethoven
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Quick Hair Restorations
An old advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming immediate relief from dandruff and hair loss. It promises new growth, improved texture, and lustre after weeks of use, citing easy application and a 25 cent bottle from drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Mason
Wangler Bros
Landgraf & Co
Phonograph to Be Made Great Musical Instrument
A historical remark envisions the phonograph becoming the premier musical instrument. The speaker pledges steady effort and acknowledges a busy workload ahead to achieve this goal.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Medicine Note
An old patent medicine advertises laxative bromquinine tablets to cure a cold in a day. Druggists may refund money if it fails. B W Grove’s signature appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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B. W. Grove
Oyster a rarity price a stunner in Pasadena trend
Los Angeles news notes oyster prices rising from February as wholesalers warn of tighter supply. Buyers may soon pay more for a dozen bulk oysters while canned varieties are sold by price rather than old measurements. Government propagation of Japanese oysters could ease scarcity, else the briny delicacy becomes a luxury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Orice
Pacific
New Local Remedy Treats Nut and Thrust by Grantees
A new method applies an effective local remedy to the nut and thrust within the mem Grants. The approach targets the core issue with a practical adjustment, aiming to stabilize outcomes for those affected by the policy.
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the Wanderer’s Return
Dubuque
Council Blois
Columbia University
New Haven
Rock Island
Des Moines
Hon. Champlark
Clark
National House of Representatives
Netroil
Detroit
Ahie
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City Journal
DE. Crawford
Ubmarine
Los Angeles
Gauss
Reese Jones
Scranton
Penn
Sarak J. Cape
Mount Pella
Tenn
C. E. Gauss
Goss
Main Street
Marshall
Mich
Roy Calarth
Bxyvank Transfer Co
Corn Belt Telephone Company
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