Drusilla’s Woodland Adventure Returns Home at Dawn
Drusilla recounts a night in the woods after a picnic with her little mother. Bobby Jones worries, then Drusilla describes encounters with wild animals, the moon, a bushy tailed creature, and a dramatic rescue by a carriage driver. She returns safely and drifts back to sleep, dreaming of the forest.
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Drusilla
Hobby Jones
Tani
Goodby
Bobby Jones
Hobby
Biv
Thrusiila
McClure
Jack
Kate
Fairy
Recovery from Severe Lung Trouble Promoted by Eckman's Alterative
A testimonial from W. M. Tatem of Haddonfield New York detailing a fall 1905 lung illness. After using Eckman's Alterative from late October to January 1906 he regained health and 25 pounds, returning to work, with seven years of continued well being cited. The advertisement claims the product helps bronchial catarrh throat and lung conditions without habit forming ingredients.
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Eckman
Atlantic Ayre
Haddonfield
California
Teckman
W. M. Tatem
Herman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Chapter of Iowa News Who Are Workman Under Statute
Des Moines July 14 report discusses misconceptions about workmen's compensation law in Iowa. Officials stress distinctions between independent contractors and employees, noting teachers and lecturers may not be covered. Rules require contracts of service and employer control to define employment.
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Wes Maynes
Garst
Harry E. Sampson
Workmen's Compensation Department
Lyceum Bureau
Chautauqua Assembly
Sampson
Fortier
Des Moines
Iowa Industrial Commission
Warren Carsi
Iowa
A. L. Rick
Tle
Rins Before Mowe h Boy May Lose Limb
A Scranton boy about ten years old was badly injured when he ran into a mower’s sickle bar. His leg was nearly severed and doctors hope to save the limb after splinting the wounds. The incident occurred while his brother mowed near the family home.
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Scranton
Samuel Wrigh
University Faculty Defies State Board War of Health Dept
In Iowa City on July 14, university faculty publicly opposed the state board of health. They claim the board cannot dissolve the university's bacteriological department, noting that only the legislature can create or disband such units. The dispute centers on authority and funding for the department.
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Towa City
Statenard of Health
University of Towa Srately
State Board of Heat
Board of Health
Railroads to Carry Army Troops at Base Rates
Gen Logan presides over a case in the court of claims about traveling expenses for soldiers. The government has paid in the past, raising questions on land grant railroads and half price troop travel. The comptroller plans to audit and may render a ruling that could save funds for the guardsmen this year.
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Nos Moues
Judy
Gene Logan
Eneremcy
Gars
Court of Claims
Gasolene Tank Explosion Claims Life of Alfred Wessels
Alfred Wessels aged 27 was instantly killed when an empty gasoline tank exploded while he attempted to replace a faucet in Sodaloa. He was son of a Bryant merchant and a noted athlete. In Des Moines a new Iowa workers compensation ruling clarifies that only professional baseball players paid as a business are covered. amateurs are excluded.
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Clinton
Lily
Alfred Wessels
Greeline
Bryant
Jer New Law
Des Moines
Towa
Svorkman
Warren Garat
Webster City White Sox
Trowever
Mad husband confined as insane seeks release
Mrs John Watson of Masonville fights to free her husband from an insane asylum. He reportedly terrorized his family during a rampage weeks ago and drove them from their home using a neckwaker, after which he was confined at Independence hospital.
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Manchester
John Watson
Masonville
Watson
Independence
Fragments Describe Court Proceedings and Officials
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a case involving a husband’s release and actions by commissioners, with mentions of a parade, district, and the superintendent of an island. Unable to determine full facts due to damaged text.
Heat Strikes During Church Service Affects Attendees
Des Moines July 14 A church service halted by extreme heat. Several people fainted including Myrtle Jetries and another unnamed attendee. Barry Gule Chingman obtained a marriage license to wed Anta Kuhns of Oluimwa aged 32 and 19 respectively marking a first of its kind not prohibited by state law.
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Des Moines
Barry Gul E Chingman
Perry
Migs Anta Kuhns
Oluimwa
Ayeb
May Quit Preparing Naturalization Papers
Clerks of Iowa courts debate dropping the duty to prepare and keep naturalization papers. Discussed at the Oskaloosa state meeting, the issue generated strong complaints as many clerks view the work as optional and wonder where the costs will fall if abolished.
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Conceil Bluffls
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Godle Sam
Employment Scam Lures Victims in Iowa City
Police chief Crawford reports eastern employment agencies are swindling foreigners seeking work for large sums by selling fake introductions to Midwest chambers of commerce. Lawrence Vieira, a Portuguese laborer from New Bedford, Mass., presented a letter this morning alleging the fraud.
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Bes Moines
Chambers of Commerce
Middle West
Crawford
Lawrence Viera
New Hedford
Mass
Area to the Chamber of Commerce in Des Moines
A garbled passage recalls a bearer claimed for a job and a payment of eight dollars for a letter. It notes abundant work in Des Moines and references an effort to write to the Chamber of Commerce for support or guidance.
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Cam Turree
Des Moines
Viera
Des Motes
Geenrea
Uonmuarce
Traffic In Boux is Praised by Peoria Police Chief
Peoria Chief of Police Rhodes praised the play Traffic In Boux calling it a strong moral lesson. The Loyal management plans a special Wednesday morning showing for Chief Leighton and his committee to support efforts against commercialized vice.
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Peoria
Rhodes
Leighton
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