What Roosevelt Stood For in a Nation in Change
A long column memorializes Theodore Roosevelt, praising his square deal and plain speaking. It reflects on his legacy, his rough rider identity, and the enduring ideals he stood for amid contemporary diplomacy and national policy debates. It also comments on railroad governance and policy under government control.
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Proclamation on Col Roosevelt Death Issued by Wilson
The document records a presidential proclamation on Theodore Roosevelt’s death dated January 7, 1919, noting his service from 1904 to 1905 and his roles as governor, secretary of the navy, and president. It honors his public service, war leadership, and warns against private control of industry, with flags to be half-masted for 30 days and funeral honors arranged. It lists Wilson as author and Brank L. Pour as acting Secretary of State.
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Brank L. Pour
Health terms and emaciation in historical medical writing
The article surveys old medical language about wasting in disease, noting emaciation as a common but non specific sign. It discusses causes from starvation to chronic illness, mentions marasmus in malnourished prisoners, and describes public inquiries to a Dr. Carrier for medical explanations and guidance.
The Sandman Story Part I from Mrs Walker
Animals at Mr Man's discuss Santa Claus and a plan to ambush him on the road by the woods. They imagine stealing his sleigh and deer, plotting to wait at the North Pole's edge, while Santa, eight reindeer, and a red fur trimmed cap are described in a childlike tale.
Curioussugar Woods Tale Teases Santa Encounter
There is a bend in the road and characters named Mr. Fox and others fear Santa Claus will not see them. They plan to jump as he comes around the curve, with Mr. Bear and Mr. Coon plus Mr. Possum and Jack Rabbit seated. Tomorrow promises a continuation of the sleigh bells sound.
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Helen of Troy
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Windmill contrivance for steady motion patent by Tama county farmer
Iowa editors report a Tama county farmer has patented a windmill device that runs steadily at eight seconds per revolution regardless of wind speed. The note highlights local wind expertise and the economy of wind and hot air in Grundy County.
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Tama County
Tamia County
Views of the People Anent Winter Plowing in Iowa
A reader from Waterloo recalls winter plowing on a Grandy county farm near Beaman, noting December plowing, a New Year’s Eve field work attempt, and a long freeze that prevented further plowing. The letter references similar open weather in December and links to a cited account in the Courier.
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Grandy County
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Faces In Focus On The War And Everyday Life
A reflective piece explores the appeal of faces in periodicals and on trolley rides. The narrator compares photos of wartime women leaders and glamorous actresses, notes differing beauty standards across generations, and muses on how facial features inspire imagined identities and character insights.
Skunks Driven by Auto Net 16 Pelts in Snowy Hunt
Pierre South Dakota January 7 Anton [3 eu, a Kingsbury county farmer, hunted skunks from his auto. He gathered 16 valuable pelts without the usual colors or trouble. He watched culverts along the highway, noting tracks in the snow at each entrance before finding them.
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Anton
Kingsbury County
Vinol Promises Strength for Run-Down People
Rediscovered tonic Vinol claims to rebuild weak run-down nerves with beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates. Testimonials from Detroit and Texas cite improved appetite strength and reduced nervousness after two weeks.
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Texarkana
Texas
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Emma Britt
Cuticura Heals Eczema Claims From 1918 Statement
A signed 1918 testimonial from Mrs. R H Finney of Reelsville Indiana describes severe eczema on her husband’s body treated unsuccessfully until Cuticura Soap and Ointment healed him. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum as skin care and fragrance products sold widely with a noted price.
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Reelsville
Ind
Cuticura
Actress Tells Secret Gray Hair Darkener Recipe
Acclaimed American actress Jaicey Williams, recently seen at the Imperial Theatre in St. Louis, shares a home remedy to darken gray hair. A simple mix of bay rum, Barbo Compound, and a small amount of gineering, diluted in water, applied twice weekly, aims to refresh faded hair and give a younger appearance without coloring the scalp.
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Imperial Theatre
St. Louis
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Wizard Oil and Pink Pills Ad Earns Quick Relief Promise
A vintage advertisement touts Wizard Oil as a fast acting antiseptic for cuts burns bites and sprains claiming it loosens stiff joints and sore muscles and offers a money back guarantee. It also promotes Pink Pills for headaches with a promise of pleasant pink tablets priced thirty cents each.
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