Wish to be grown up ends in a hard day’s work
A girl named Helen wishes to be a grown woman and learns the burden of adult chores after a day of housework. She wakes at 6, cleans, cooks, washes, and helps with children, only to become grateful for her former simple life. Her mother offers a compromise to share the duties.
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Adlen Sanderson
Heteen
Aunt Mary
Helen
Qlean
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promotes Female Health
A letter from Mrs. Martin of Plover Iowa praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing a 13 year old girl's menstrual weakness after three doctors failed. The notice touts numerous similar testimonials and invites readers to consult the company in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice.
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Plover
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Martin Helvic
Lynn
Mass
The Majestic Presents Four Features Tonight
At the Majestic today the house shows four first run mutuals including The Severed Thang a two reel Indian drama from the Majestic studio starring Mary Alden. The program also features The Man with prominence in a 3 Thannhouser drama.
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The
Majestic
Thang
Mary Alden
The Toy Shop and Assembly of Political Debate
A fragment from a speech offering entertainment and political debate. Mentions The Toy Shop a Princess production with Muriel Ostriebe and daily features. Notes the Clayton district measure on administration and a trade commission vote near today’s end with Senator Newlands and Cummins debating timing.
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Muriel Ostriebe
Clayton Bis Rother
House
Newlands
Cummins
Cummins Backs Capital Limit to Curb Monopolies
Washington senator Cummins urged a cap on corporate capital in a trade commission bill. He proposed amending to empower the commission to set a limit and curb monopolistic power, citing United States Steel’s dominance and calling for two competing firms in every field. He also sought authority to remove directors and control holding companies.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Cummins
Administration Trade Commission
Commission
United Stars Steel Corporation
Propose Trade Commission
Hoth
New Bride of Her Boss Stenographer Weds at Clear Lake
Dr. J. L. Mason and Florence Smith, a city stenographer, married last evening at an offics near the Lalayvite building. The couple, who met thirteen months ago when she joined Mason’s office, planned to honeymoon at Clear Lake before settling in Wanbridge.
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Abirierni
Clear Lake
Mason
Florence Smith
Quebrinigee
Miss Smith
Attar
Dr. Mason
Rouge
Larate
Wanbridge
Shaw Confident of Polk Delegation Vote at State Convention
Des Moines July 2 Shaw candidate for state at large says after interviewing all Des Moines delegates he will command a third to one half of Polk county votes with some delegates noncommittal. He estimates Ford of Fort Dodge will receive six to eight of Polk votes while Livines Wall and Ellis are pegged for portions of the delegation.
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Des Moines
To Ward Off Summer Complexion Ills
An advertising note recommends mercurized wax and cold cream to smooth skin for summer. It claims use at night and morning cleansing removes wartime signs, while sun and wind cause wrinkles. Witch hazel and mild preparations are suggested to erase wrinkles quickly.
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Warran
Vote Contention Rumors From Chie Suey Delegations
Fragmentary report claims delegations from several counties were directed to back Shin. Names including Wallas, Moerstiabs, Vaan ereene, and others appear in uncertain text. The piece notes vetoes and a plan to move votes toward an Alotin coalition, with several local figures and counties named in corrupted form.
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Shin
Ty Tin
Endnties Wallas
Moerstiabs
Vaanereene
Witi
RYN Waa
Toithrie Eaumity
Yates
MroShann Atea
Pope
Ullebaann
Worth
Wrosht
Apa
Bliaan Venton
Atten
On Totti
Faveente
Tava
Branittin
Greene
Hanehes
Theaward
Coys
Jasper
Krone
Powvertied
Pama
Caton
Two Days Fete at Clarksville
A two day fiesta of trotting and pacing races is planned in Clarksville with a purse of 150 for a 2 year old trot followed by a 200 purse 2:20 pace. Morrie Brown of Waterloo enters Wing Aesop in both races while Fannin Simp. Hon owned by Morrie Brown is also entered in the 2:17 pace. Other entries include The Connoisseur from Grundy Center and Dick Lockhart of Independence. Running will occur both days along with a street party and parade notices. Foley Kidney Pills ad promotes kidney health.
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Anil Raney
Onotorevelis
Eran
Dana
Aesop
Morrie & Brown
Waterloo
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