War of chemists may decide future conflicts says Palmer
The piece cites Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer describing a potential future war dominated by chemists and chemical weapons. It notes historical gas use in World War I, the rapid development of protective gear, and speculates that future battles could hinge on chemical advances rather than traditional arms. The article criticizes agitation and urges restraint.
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A. Mitchell Palmer
Wilson
United States
Akill
Grover Cleveland
Belgium
Palmer
Kenyon Pleased by Brookhart Nomination Split
At a West Union Republican convention, four resolutions endorsing Smith Brookhart for U S senator were voted down while the group endorsed the national administration. The piece questions the reflectiveness of Fayette County sentiment and notes Kenyon would likely have fared better in a June primary with Brookhart as the opponent. It also cites Kenyon’s praise of Brookhart and hints at broader Republican unease and individual thinking. The column closes with a jab at D D Stratton’s public relations tactics and critique of Faunce Matthews Vedder and Messer.
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Kenyon
West Union
Smith Brookhart
United States
Brookhart
Fayette County
Brockhart
Des Moines
Iowa
Nomi
U.S. Senate
Sibley Tribune Notes Citizens Ignore Laws
The column laments widespread selective law obedience, arguing the average citizen picks which laws to follow and often acts on that basis.
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Sibley Tribune
Perspiring feet and foot care advice by Dr Brady
Dr William Brady explains causes and remedies for excessive sweating of the feet. He advises changing stockings twice daily, using boric acid powder, changing damp footwear, avoiding hot baths, and alternately hot and cold dashes with drying and dusting. He notes sun exposure and occasional glycerin as aids, and mentions alkali citrate as a moderate internal treatment.
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Aready
William Osler
Pergong
Dr. Brady
William Brady
FRIEND WIFE By ROB FULKERSON
A couple argues over money and savings in a domestic scene. Imogene challenges Andrew to a penny saving plan, escalating with a doubling sequence and a race to the fifteenth, testing his willingness to participate in shared finance.
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Friend Wife
Rob Fulkerson
Hill
Andrew
Imogene
Burroughs Nature Club Notes and Reader Questions
Reader questions on figs blooming and mother of pearl answered in Nature Notes. Previous items explain ostrich toes, other pouched animals in Australia New Guinea and South Australia, honey bee temper variation linked to nectar availability and crop timing.
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Australia
New Guinea
South Albericr
Brain Tests by Ram Loud
A brief puzzle note asks how to subdivide a miter shaped diagram into four equal sections. The text mentions Amer to Westerar's and cites a wheat kernel count of 651,615, with Sessa as titled.
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Amer
Westerar
Sessa
Abe Martin Ad Sums Up Local Store Frustration
A humorous Abe Martin note laments merchants who neglect full page ads while wary folks claim prosperity helps the town. The quip contrasts consumer contentment with merchants avoiding publicity in a small town chatter.
Temptations and Power News From Keokuk to Oskaloosa
A fragmented piece recalls religious themes of temptation versus faith and notes on regional power developments. It mentions Keokuk’s electrical plant along the Mississippi and Oskaloosa voters approving water power projects, with a Marshalltown Times-Republican remark on Fourth of July accident fatalities vs automobiles.
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Keokuk
Oskaloosa
Mississippi
Gate City
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Chicago
Mothers Have Duty in Iowa Crime Case
Two young girls from nearby towns were attacked after accepting rides from two strangers. One girl was brutally maltreated. others warn mothers to discuss safety with their daughters. The piece urges avoidance of street risk and criticizes repeated foolish actions despite sympathy.
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Sheldon Mail
Grandson of President Andrews Jackson Studies Law in California
Cinternational News Wire Los Angeles reports Andrew Jackson TV, a World War I veteran who was gassed, studies law at the University of Southern California. He aims to follow his grandfather, Andrew Jackson, who rose to prominence early as judge and president, and is described as a direct descendant of Old Hickory.
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Harding
Sawyer
American Legion
Weeks
Daugherty
Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Andrew Jackson TV Today
University of Southern California
Gembling
Andrew Jackson
University Law School
Young
Jackson Jag
Ancestor Memorabilia Stored for Safety Values
Possessions including letters and papers once owned by a famous ancestor are valued at several hundred dollars and kept in storage for safety. The itemized collection underscores family heritage and the effort to preserve historical documents.
Maiden rides 30 miles to enter county spelling contest
Thermopolis Wyoming July 7 Erma Lewis a ranch girl rode 30 miles on horseback to enter a county spelling contest. She started at 5 a.m. and rode until 1 36 p.m. to uphold Upper Cottonwood Creek’s reputation in the contest at Thermopolis.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
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