Drusilla Tells of Near Drowning Adventure
Drusilla recounts a park pond incident where a dog caused her carriage to tip into the water. She almost drowned but was rescued by police and her mother. Bobby Jones feigns fear while Drusilla embraces adventure. The tale is presented as a serialized children’s narrative from 1914.
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Drassila
Drasei
Bobby Juanes
Hobby Jones
Hobby
Jones
Lobby
Drusilla
Bobby Jones
Bobby
Drustila
Robby
Dian
Bobby Janey
Lao
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Plans Completed for Iowa Building at Panama-Pacific Expo
Clinton Iowa July 7 Plans for the Iowa building at the Panama Pacific exposition are ready and with contractors in San Francisco for cost estimates. George E Wilson C B D Cass of Waterloo and Ralph Bolton of Des Moines led negotiations and secured needed dispensation to start work.
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Clinton
Iowa
San Francisco
Greater Iowa Association
Geo. E. Wilson
Cass
Waterloo
Ralph Bolton
Des Moines
Tee
Iowa Commission
Yowa
Mason City Sleuths Probe Daylight Wagon Load
Mason City in July reports police scrutinizing wagons after a drayman delivered a booze load in daylight. Ashley Ferrier was stopped to inspect a hay wagon covered with canvas, which had to be unloaded as coverings were removed. Authorities weigh whether patrols unjustly search peaceful citizens.
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Mason City
Main Street
Consignees
Powder Street
Ashley Ferrier
Ferrier
911
East State
James Ferrier
Miller
Department of Public Safety
Elks Begin New Dubuque Home Construction
In Dubuque on Seventh and Locust streets the Elks hold a ceremonial start for their new three story brick lodge costing about 190000 with a rooftop garden. Grand Secretary Fred J Robinson turned the first sod and declared the ground ready for construction while officials pledged a successful project.
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Dubuque
Elks
Seventh
Locust Streets
Locust Street
Fred J . Robinson
Adam Zillig
Dysart
Order
Fred Robinson
Anton Zwack
Exaltad
Adam Zilig
Paris
Clinton faces lively mayoralty fight after Farrer's death
July 7 report on Clinton city politics following Mayor George B. Farrer's death. Council may appoint successor or call advisory vote. Key Lyons figures and Tucker vie for influence as factions clash over who should lead in Lyons and Clinton proper. Opposition explores other candidates.
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Clinton
George B. Farrer
Lyons
George Tucker
Lyone
Withheli
Tucker
Farrer
B. M. Howes
Large enrollment in vacation schools reported
Dubuque July 7 the five vacation schools opened Monday morning with a total enrollment of 137. Girls outnumbered boys 74 to 63. Lincoln school led with 45 pupils, Franklin 39, Fulton 24, Prescott and Andubon smaller. Supt Harris warned one may be eliminated if enrollment does not rise.
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Harris
Flag saves a woman from probable death at fireworks
Miss Fdna Dickey of Harvey near Knoxville was badly burned when her dress caught fire during a Saturday fireworks display. Bystander Joseph Robuck tore down a flag and smothered the flames, saving her life though her lower limbs suffered severe burns. Mount Pleasant reports H D Tada of Hillsboro as defendant in a Progressive party state treasurer race.
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Knoxville
Dickey
Harvey
Joseph Robuck
Mount Pleasant
H. D. Tada
Thilisbors
Progressive Party
Towa
Iowa Blue Sky Law Debate Moves Into Legislature
Des Moines July 7 reports on blue sky law debates as state supreme court and federal rulings influence upcoming legislation. Officials seek non discriminatory rules to curb fraudulent investments while preserving inter state commerce. Legislators believe stronger safeguards against flimsy schemes can be enacted.
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Shank- Tand
Woraver
Ladd
Thomas
Withrow
Salinger
Prouty
Shankland
Bhata
Des Moines
State Supreme Court
National
Towa
Igb
Michigan
Bekman’s Alterative touted for lung and chest ailments
An old advertisement claims Bekman’s Alterative helps bronchial catarrh severe chest infections and “up building the system.” It cites a testimonial from a patient with typhoid pneumonia and tuberculosis-like symptoms, notes weight loss and recovery after the remedy, and urges readers to obtain the booklet from Bekman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
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Arthur Wer Fekman
Bekman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Mistaken Identity Triggers Bigamy Arrest in Fort Dodge
In Fort Dodge on July 7 Charles L. Petter of Webster City was arrested on a bigamy charge just after marrying Grace Filan of Webster City. Justice CC Al Bryant, who wed them, issued the warrant. F. M. Plinn, the bride’s father, swore out the information. The arrest stemmed from Petter confusing a Davenport cousin with his own name and initials.
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Fort Dodge
Charles L. Petter
Webster City
Grace , Filan
Websteritr
al Bryant
Paree
Poeifer
FE. M. Plinn
Peiter
Davenport
How to Make a Real Wrinkle Remover
A dubious home remedy claims to erase wrinkles and creases by dissolving powdered wax with witch hazel to create a daily refreshing facial lotion. The ad promises noticeable improvement from regular application, touting a comforting skin feel and deceptive ease of use.
Town Supreme Court Faces Unclear Proceedings
Fragmentary text notes legal motions and questions before the high court. Unclear references to parties and dates suggest a pending decision or tender of a dis session with anticipated formulations.
Auto driver held for death in unusual custody case
Jury proceedings focus on the fatal collision near Urata involving Charles Finlay and driver Crow. Finlay died from a throat wound after a beer fueled crash with a farm wagon. Crow, who was unhurt, faces later trial. evidence notes drunken driving and lit headlights.
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Carroll
Iilus UH
Charles Finlay
Juste Dunek'a
Ural
Urata
Claus Peters
Peter de Lue
Peters
le Dur
le Fue
Finlay
Crow
Wall Lake
Aye
Quit Meat When Kidneys Bother Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Tad Salts from grapes and demanate to cleanse kidneys. It claims meat causes uric acids that clog kidneys and trigger rheumatic, nervous, and bladder issues. Instructions urge taking four ounces in water before breakfast for several days to improve kidney function and prevent complications.
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Ushia Gael
H.W. Taggart
Bryant Asphalt Paving Wins City Contract for Main Streets
Bryant Paving Co of Waterlon secured the contract for permanent street improvements in North Iowa Town including HowUL May patract, Wert Miller and West State streets. Bids ranged from 1.00 to 2.48 per unit with Bryant offering 1.00 for asphalt on key sections and 7 cents curb bids. Other bidders included Ford Asphalt Paving, Des Moines Asphalt Paving and More bids cited, with competition leading to varied prices and contract splits.
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Manon City
van Town
Ely
FLGG
Wyuere
Bryant Asphalt
Paving Company of Waterlon
Miller Street
State Street
Ieelty Cell
Ford Appha Paving Co
Port
Dodee
Des Moines Asphalt Paving Co
Rg Mothes
Mryant
More
Des Moines Co
Trinidad
Bermunez
Aryant Company i
Miller and
State Streets
South Main
Cherry Season Pudding With KC Baking Powder
A fruit dessert featuring fresh cherries and a light porous pudding baked with KC Baking Powder. The recipe instructs sifting flour with baking powder butter milk and forming a soft dough, layering cherries in a buttered dish, and baking about thirty minutes with sauce or cherries served atop. From The Cook's Book promoting Mau. Hill recipes and KC baking powder.
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Janet McKensie Fill
Huston Cooking School
Mau
Hill
Avasm
Addeese Jaques Mig. Co
Chicago
The Last Days of Pompeii at the Majestic
The Majestic shows The Last Days of Pompeii today and tomorrow with grand scenery and 7500 artists claimed. Manager Fenberg offers low prices to reach all audiences amid praising crowds last night and two showings at 7:30 and 8 p.m.
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Pompei
Majestic
Southern Illinois Desert Echoes in Dry Season
A firelike drought grips Southern Illinois with pastures and meadows burning as three months pass without rain. Austin returns from Ramsey after his brother’s death while noting moisture shortages hinder seed germination and water shortages improve conditions in Iowa. Northern Illinois shows moisture too. A Waterloo Courier ad promises strong results.
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Iowa
Ilinois
Austin
Ramsey
Ill
Illanoim
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